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Christi P.

Female - Full-Time Babysitter - Carolina Beach, NC

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have worked as a nanny for 10 yrs now and love what I do. I enjoy watching them and love to see them grow and learn. I also understand what an important decision it is to find the right person to care for your child. I feel our children are our richest asset and the most important people in our lives. I know how important it...

Kaitlin W. says "Christi was wonderful with our 3 month old and really helped me out when I started back at work. We trusted her with him and he was always happy to be...

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Ellery T.

Fun And Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I have worked with children professionally for over 10 years. I have managed a summer camp and after school program, worked at an elementary school, and volunteer for childcare at a local community group. I have a lot of fun with children and enjoy coming up with creative ways to help them explore their world. I am college...

Care Member says "Ellery is fantastic! She has done an amazing job taking care of our two kids. She is extremely caring, loving, and patient. She is a very upbeat and...

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Adriana F.

Part-time Babysitter/caregiver Available Most Days

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have experience watching all age children. I am a college scholarship graduate who studied to be a teacher. I am currently a 6th grade teacher. I am First Aide/CPR certified. I worked as a full time nanny to 3 during COVID. In 2019 I worked and taught school aged children environmental education every day during the...

Andrea L. says "My 5y/o son and 3y/o daughter just loved her. They played outside on the jungle gym, played games, drew pictures and ate dinner. They were ready for bed...

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Jennifer J.

Part-Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available Now

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am seeking a fulfilling position providing care for children, ages birth to 14 years old. I am a married mother of three sons (ages 18, 23, and a stepson age 24) as well as four daughters (ages 4, 5, 6, and 7). I have seven years of experience working in a developmental day school setting for children ages 6 weeks to 5...

Dan J. says "We have never done Care.com outside of Where we live and was nervous. But Jennifer was wonderful.. she made sure to talk to us before we arrived and wanted...

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Andria K.

Babysitter

Wilmington, NC

4.2(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have been a pre school teacher for 6 years and have been babysitting for 12 years. I can do date nights, weekends, afterschool, etc.

Kasey P. says "Andria is everything we needed for a date night and more! She had to deal with my German shepherds unfortunate tummy issues and even cleaned up the mess as...

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Megan F.

Part-Time Babysitter

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi y'all! I recently moved to North Carolina from Minnesota, originally from California. I've babysat/nannied since I was 10 years old and also worked in an elementary school for 4 years which was the most fun, rewarding job. I'm currently working as a sorter for FedEx and it just does not fuel me the same way working with...

Melissa T. says "Megan has nannied for us for two years. I LOVE her. She is great with kids, is capable of keeping them happy and entertained and they always ask when...

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Georgia W.

Fun And Crafty Babysitter

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have three years of experience babysitting and carpooling for families, and I am just moving to the area, so I need new clients! I'm currently a part time student studying biology at UNCW and miss my kiddos I sit for back home in Raleigh. I have a car and would be glad to help out with transportation, as I am only on campus...

Care Member says "Georgia has watched our 3 young kids for over a year and they absolutely adore her. She is patient, kind, and relaxed with them. She is also very quick...

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Anne W.

Nanny, Babysitter

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Over the past 3 years I have been caring for mostly infants and toddlers. I'm a caring sitter who can keep your loved ones safe, happy and in a good routine. I am Mimi to my two young granddaughters (age 1 and 2 1/2) and a loving mother of three adult sons. I have been babysitting for many families with children between birth...

Kelly W. says "Anne is an amazing caretaker. She is always on time (usually just a few mins early which is so helpful!). She takes such good care of my baby. She writes...

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Shelley T.

Babysitter/Nanny & Pet Sitter

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a master's level educator with 21+ years of combined experience babysitting/volunteering/working with children of all ages, including teaching, babysitting/nannying, volunteering with the Big Buddy Program, and working in a church nursery. I have experience with twins as well, nannying full-time for a year (and still watch...

Claire C. says "Shelley was wonderful caring for my 9 month old and 3 year old. She was caring, responsible, helpful, and easy to have around our home. Highly recommend...

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Julia S.

Babysitting

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I previously worked at Friends School of Wilmington as the after school care provider. I was also a nanny all throughout college. I am an upbeat person who can be available last minute. I have worked with kids of all ages and I treat every child as if they were my own. I love for the kids to stay active and have a good time...

Olivia S. says "Julia is easy-going and loves hanging out with the kids. She is always very active & able to handle a bunch of kids at once!"

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Leigha F.

Available For Weekday Night Babysitting

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am high school teacher, in my 8th year of teaching. I am very loving, patient and kind, and truly enjoy spending time with kids of all ages. I have teen nephews and toddler niece. I have worked as a nanny for two children for a year, as a part of a nanny share. The children were 1-year-old when we began our time together....

Jennifer H. says "Leigha took care of my cat and she gave him so much love and attention that I felt badly for him when he came home!"

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Terre M.

Babysitting

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am mother of four with one grand daughter. I am also a registered nurse for last 28 years. I am very skilled with kids of all ages

Care Member says "TERRE M. IS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND LOVED BY US ALL SHE IS VERY CONSCIENTIOUS , CARING AND SMART. SHE DOES A CONSISTANTLY GOOD JOB. MANY THANKS TERRE!"

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Jennifer U.

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I have been a full time parent to my stepson, foster daughter and my own two children for the past 28 yrs. Along with being a night nurse for 28 years specializing in premature multiple birth infant care, up to quads. I have primarily worked the overnight shift, Aiding first time parents for the first few months that they are...

Jennifer E. says "Jen was awesome. She was great with my son, who needs a lot of attention. I hate that we have to move or I would have held on to her for as long as...

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Crystal J.

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Crystal B. I have been employed as a childcare worker for the last 15 years. I have worked as a nanny caring for newborns, toddlers and school age children. I am also CPR certified.

Care Member says "I cannot say enough great things about Crystal. We were lucky to find Crystal on here and were so glad she responded so quickly to our post. Crystal...

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Somer C.

Pediatric ICU Nurse & Extensive Childcare Experience!

Wilmington, NC

4.6(1)
from
$14/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Somer! I am a Registered Nurse at Duke University Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. I graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I am located in the Cary/Morrisville area. I have over 8 years of childcare experience with all ages and an extensive list...

Charlie K. says "First time we left our 8 month old with a babysitter. Somer was incredible 10/10 - immediately put us at ease and was great with our son. Thanks Somer!"

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Donna B.

Part Time Child Care

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, I have 4 children and I have 5 amazing grandchildren. I have a college degree. I do not smoke, drink or do drugs. I have a clean driving record. I am interested in 1 time or date night! I am responsible, patient and caring. I have no problem with pets. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully we are a good fit! Thank...

Care Member says "Donna is wonderful. She is reliable, safe and our daughter loved spending time with her!"

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Samantha T.

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sam! I grew up in a small town south of Madison, WI. I enjoy playing sports, traveling, time outside, staying active, reading, and creating activities. I am a recent graduate from the University of Platteville with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood. I relocated to Wilmington at the...

Care Member says "Sam was one of the absolute best nanny/babysitter we have ever had. She absolutely loved doing new things with the kids and listened to their ideas but...

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Lucia F.

Part-time Child Care

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mother of 4. They are all in school and I would love to be able to help out by babysitting. I understand the importance of being able to leave your children with someone you can trust.

Sarah D. says "Lucia cared for our two kids for two years before they started preschool. (from the ages of 6 months-2.5, and 2-4). She kept a very active daily routine...

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Sydney B.

Full-Time Nanny

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am very passionate about working with children. I have always loved babies, I was the child who would take my baby dolls everywhere and became a mothers helper as early as possible starting at age 11. This was the start of my babysitting, nanny, overnights experience! There has never really been a time ever since that I have...

Barry B. says "Sydney loves, and I mean loves, children (and pets). They are also very drawn to her. She has loved kids since she was a kid herself. She loved playing...

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Shelby F.

Wilmington, NC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I have been babysitting infants to toddlers to teens for about 8 years now. I recently was a nanny for a family of 3 kids for the past year-I would love to be a part of your child's life this coming year! I love animals, being outside, being active, creativity. Your children are my number one priority (: I so look forward to...
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  • 264 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.79/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wilmington, NC

Babysitters in Wilmington, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 105 reviews of the 264 listed babysitters

Christi P.

Christi was wonderful with our 3 month old and really helped me out when I started back at work. We trusted her with him and he was always...

- Kaitlin W.

Ellery T.

Ellery is fantastic! She has done an amazing job taking care of our two kids. She is extremely caring, loving, and patient. She is a very...

- Care member

Adriana F.

My 5y/o son and 3y/o daughter just loved her. They played outside on the jungle gym, played games, drew pictures and ate dinner. They were...

- Andrea L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wilmington, NC:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wilmington, NC can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 264 babysitters in Wilmington, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Wilmington, NC babysitters on Care.com is $16.79 per hour as of July 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wilmington, NC through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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