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278 babysitters are listed in Wilmington, NC
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Wilmington, NC
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…
Review for Jennifer J. by Dan J.
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…
Review for Christi P. by Kaitlin W.
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…
Review for Adriana F. by Andrea L.
Babysitters in Wilmington, NC
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 to know what our daughter likes/dislikes, health issues and made sure we knew everything about Her and her...
Dan J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Christi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"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 near her. Unfortunately what we needed wasn't the schedule she was looking for, so we couldn't make it work long...
Kaitlin W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 when I returned and went right to sleep because they had been so busy with play. She was wonderful and my kids...
Andrea L.
5.0
(1)
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...
Ellery can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 enthusiastic person and comes up with lots of creative activities for our kids. We can't speak highly enough of...
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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.
Andria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"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 best as she could (even though we never asked!). Andria was in tune with our little one and I would highly...
Kasey P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a strong passion for caring for kids and would love to help out!
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Camille did a great job with my 18 month old. Very engaging and patient with E. and communicative with me! I definitely recommend!"
Anna B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
My name is Zainab and I absolutely love caring for newborns and children! I am a home body and time to time I love to travel and spending time in nature. My favorite hobbies are praying, crafting with paint or scrapbooking, reading, swimming at the beach, eating wonderful desserts and traveling.
I come from a...
Zainab can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She is kind, compassionate, sincere and very caring towards others, especially children. She has a great attitude, and works hard to achieve her goals in her professional and personal life."
Alexander F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 she's coming back. She drives, is always on time, and will clean up the house while she watches the kids. I've...
Melissa T.
5.0
(4)
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...
Georgia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Georgia is an amazing babysitter! She has watched our kids for over a year and we’ve gotten to know her well. She is really responsible and caring, and the kids are always SO excited when Georgia comes to babysit. She is very nice and always up to do fun things...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Anne is a fantastic sitter for our 5-year old and 1-year old. We have used her services severally. I feel 100% comfortable leaving her with them. she is always on time, sweet, and immediately connected with the girls. She is very kind and friendly. Anne is someone...
Irene A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"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 her!"
Claire C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Brooke and I am 20 years old. I just transferred to UNCW studying biology. I have been working with kids for years from working in a classroom helping my aunt and then working at Sky Zone Trampoline park for 3 years and hosting birthday parties. I am open to finding a weekly family to babysit for around the...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Brooke did great with the child and was thoughtful."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"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!"
Olivia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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....
Leigha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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
Terre can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"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!"
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Donna is wonderful. She is reliable, safe and our daughter loved spending time with her!"
Care member
4.6
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Somer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Somer is dependable, personable and reliable. She is great with my little ones and very engaging. Every time she has babysat for us, I have come home to my house cleaner than it was when I left. I would trust her anytime and recommend her to anyone!"
Megan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as goofy, adventurous, and light hearted
I like working with kids because I love watching them learn new things and being able to help be apart of that.
I'm looking for a job that is repetitive, specifically a nannying job for over the summer. I also am able to work one nighters for weekends and...
5.0
"McKenzie was an amazing sitter! She was wonderful with both kids, showed them a really fun time and she was extremely dependable, we look forward to hiring her again!"
Ashley F.
Samantha T.
Wilmington, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 also had a lot of her own to keep them busy all summer. Sam is super reliable and communicative. We never had one...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Lucia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"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 with them and the kids looked forward to spending time with her. I always felt comfortable that they were in...
Sarah D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wilmington, NC:
How can I find a Wilmington babysitter near me?
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 278 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Wilmington, NC?
The average rate for Wilmington, NC babysitters on Care.com is $16.64 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Wilmington, NC?
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.
Ratings for Wilmington, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Wilmington, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 125 reviews of the 278 listed babysitters.