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317 babysitters are listed in Salem, OR
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Salem, OR
5.0
(2)
I have experience in babysitting ages 3-12. I also have experience in lightly cleaning homes, making dinner, helping with homework, tutoring, drop offs/pick ups, and overall caring for children. Currently, I am employed in the Salem-Keizer school district and I am looking to help with some after school care.
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"She was wonderful with my two little boys. They adored her. She always thought of fun games and crafts they could all do together. They would get so excited when they knew miss Cassidy was coming over to play. I highly recommend her to anyone. She is a great nanny...
Robin C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a 5th grade teacher available for tutoring, weekend care, or care over school breaks. I have over 10 years of child care experience from ages 0-13, including 4 years of classroom teaching. I have my bachelor's in elementary education, and I am currently working on my master's degree in...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah was an absolute joy! Our son loved spending time with her. She was very engaging and highly trustworthy. She always arrived on time(usually early) and gave updates throughout the day. She was great with our son and our pets...and I really can't say enough...
Christen B.
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a nanny for 7 years and been babysitting much longer. The ages of children I have worked with range from 4 months to 11 years old. I always made sure they had plenty of food, that they were happy, and that they got along with each other. I also enjoyed teaching them age-appropriate skills and entertaining them....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole was with our family for 3.5 years. She is dependable, hard working, and most important, is great with children. Like all families, each of my children are different. Nicole adapts herself to meet the needs of the child in front of her. She is patient and...
Kathryn J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I go by TJ and am nonbinary. I use they/them pronouns. I have 6+ years of semi-official experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I am the oldest of 5 and have been babysitting my younger siblings for the majority of my young life, plus babysitting for other families in high school, providing child care for a parenting...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"TJ was an absolute delight to have in our home to watch our 7mo and almost 3yr old kiddos. She was punctual, clean, and very patient and gentle with them. We were impressed with her ability to work with a "threenager" and an infant and maintain a calm environment....
Katie S.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Bri. I'm 25 years old. I am married to my husband of 5 years and we have two beautiful little girls, who I may have with me at any job
I have worked as a caregiver in the past for over 3 years. I have mostly worked with elderly and disabled clients during this time, but I have experience with kids as I have one...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Brianna was very sweet.
As her profile stated, she brought her 1year old. she was welcome to bring her child, and my kids (ages 4 & 6) love other children.
my 4 yr old said, " I love her. she's sweet! she lovely, but didn't play with me or [brother]. she was too...
Kylee M.
Kimberly L.
Salem, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Baby Whisperer, Compassionate, Experienced Childcare Provider
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recently retired in-home daycare provider of 26 plus years. I am outgoing, compassionate and reliable. I have been blessed to partner with parents in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating care experience for children. I interact with simple ASL signs with children to give confidence in communication. I have...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kimberly is wonderful! She is extremely caring, experienced, and dependable. We have been so lucky to have her care for our young boys! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Missy.
I have 15 years + of experience!
I have worked professionally with companies that work with adults and youth with disabilities.
I have two happy and sweet children of my own. I have experience working full time as a nanny and babysitter.
I'm a very nurturing person at heart. I have studied the...
Missy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I can't thank Missy enough for how much she has helped me!!!! She is a part of our family now, my son went right to her and she took over with ease!!! She is a good mother and babysitter and you can tell she really has a passion for children and childcare!!!"
Shila R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My schedule is flexible for a permanent, part time, one time or occasional date night. I am patient, responsible, energetic and bilingual. I have known from a very young age I wanted to work with kids for a living. I have experience with kids of all ages from babies to teenagers and special needs as well. I no longer have any...
Veronica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronica is very warm and friendly and had both structured and unstructured playtime for my daughter. It was so nice of her to open her home for my family."
Beth R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Infant care Nanny
Friday AM open untill 2 p.m.
Experienced with babies/siblings, twin infant care, challenging toddlers, potty training, speech impediments, duel language hurdles, drop off/pick up -school and after school care, early morning elementry school: breakfast and send offs and the 2020-quarantine-live-in-Nanny...
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Martha has such an instant connection with kids, as soon as she came in my 1 year old was engrossed with reading and playing! She knew exactly what she was doing, so I didn't need to worry at all while I went to work! Extremely communicative, it's so lovely to get...
Elizabeth F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I used to babysit 2 wonderful babies. They were 9 months and 3 years old. I used to wash them, feed them, sent the 3-year-old to daycare and play with them until nap time. I speak 4 languages so I used to teach the older baby how to spell things in a different language.
I know how to cook, clean and I can help them with their...
Klodjana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was very nice and my son had a fun time with her :)"
Sarah K.
Emma F.
Salem, OR
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic babysitter and nanny. I'm in school working towards my paramedic one degree, and currently work at a clinic in Keizer providing ABA therapy to autistic children 12 and under. I am CPR, basic life support, and advanced life support certified for both children's and adults, and spent several...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Is awesome with all ages and different personalities of kids! Super cheerful and builds great relationships! Great at teaching as well!"
Katelyn S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Howdy!
My name is Lexi and I am a 21-year-old student! I am studying for my EMT license but have also taken a few child development courses. I have been babysitting off and on for about 5 years now and have cared for kids anywhere from 2-12 years old! I also have experience in homework help, senior care, housekeeping and pet...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexi has been a complete life saver for my husband and I and our three boys (4, 6 & 10).
She looks after our 4yr old all day and spoils him completely rotten and he absolutely adores her. I call him my little social butterfly because Lexi is always taking him on...
Caitlin J.
Savannah W.
Salem, OR
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a compassionate and dependable person. I have worked at a daycare for 1 year, and learned I absolutely love children, and watching them learn and grow. While working at said daycare, I took many classes on child development. I also work at a school full time ages Pre-k to 5th grade. I have experienced with...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hey, I am Hanna and I have been babysitting for 6 years and have been a fill time nanny for 1 year. And I used to work at an indoor playground for kids. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty, doing crafts, Cooking and even helping with housework. My favorite part about any job I have had was helping create Smiles, Laughter and...
Johanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Johanna is a delight. The attention she gave to our kitties made a huge difference in their mental wellbeing while we were gone. We have one cat in particular with high separation anxiety who tends to pull out her fur when she is anxious, this was not the case with...
Rebecca G.
Brandi U.
Salem, OR
$10-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Looking For A Family I Can Build With While Healing From A Broken Leg/ankle.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Brandi, I'm 26-year-old and love working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12, I've worked at the Boys and girls clubs since 2012, I've been a student counselor with Northwest outdoor science school for 22 weeks and I volunteer at the YMCA. I also have two nieces that are 8 and 4 and a nephew...
Brandi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brandi was lovely with our two year-old, A. She would take A. to the park, read her stories, give her snacks, etc. Brandi was such a joy to have in our house, and A. loved her. Highly recommend Brandi!"
Nicole F.
Anna S.
Salem, OR
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Anna. Im 25 years old and have a dog named Coda! As one of 15 grandchildren from ages 26-2 and being the 3rd oldest, I've had my fair share of babysitting gigs! Along with babysitting my younger cousins I've had multiple experiences caring for other families children throughout middle school, high school...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Anna was an incredible sitter for our daughter! She was great at communicating prior to the job which made me feel comfortable about using her since we'd never met before. She arrived on time for the job and our daughter took to her immediately, which is a huge...
Katie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Peyton and I'm really excited to begin this next chapter of my life! I have been babysitting since I was a junior in high school, so about 4 years ago. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I've taken courses in Early Childhood Development. I worked at a private elementary school and childcare for about 10...
Peyton can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Peyton was punctual and professional. My two little girls had so much fun with her. "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a born and raised Oregon native living in beautiful Salem Oregon with my husband and two children. Currently I am a stay at home mom to my daughters, ages 7 and 3. I have 15+ years of child care experience as a babysitter, day care employee and nanny. My family and I are excited to invite your child into our home...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly and her family are the sweetest! My daughter loved the time she spent with Holly and her girls. I felt so comfortable and put at ease after meeting her. We can't wait to see Holly again. "
Lisa S.
Brooklyn A.
Salem, OR
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brooklyn; I just moved to Salem from out of state. I am currently a senior accounting analyst for a nonprofit. I am available for after-work and weekend childcare. While living in San Diego, CA, I babysat for several families. I did after-school pickup and drop off at sports for two siblings for one family, and then I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I would like to express my interest in being a babysitter/Nanny. With over 10 years of experience watching children ranging from infant to 10+ years old, I am confident in my ability to take great care of children. I love children. I am fun, patient, and compassionate, while teaching them daily routine tasks of every day life. I...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Missy was great! We hired her for a long evening when we had a wedding to go to. When I left, I felt I was leaving my 3 boys in very capable hands. The boys had a great time, she even helped carve some pumpkins!"
Rebecca P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Salem, OR
Cassidy M.
5.0
She was wonderful with my two little boys. They adored her. She always thought of fun games and crafts they could all do together. They would get so excited when they knew miss Cassidy was coming over to play. I highly recommend her to anyone. She is a great nanny and I?m so happy I can also call...
- Robin C.
Hannah A.
5.0
Hannah was an absolute joy! Our son loved spending time with her. She was very engaging and highly trustworthy. She always arrived on time(usually early) and gave updates throughout the day. She was great with our son and our pets...and I really can't say enough great things about her! Would hire...
- Christen B.
Nicole S.
5.0
Nicole was with our family for 3.5 years. She is dependable, hard working, and most important, is great with children. Like all families, each of my children are different. Nicole adapts herself to meet the needs of the child in front of her. She is patient and kind. I couldn't recommend her enough.
- Kathryn J.
Teresa C.
5.0
TJ was an absolute delight to have in our home to watch our 7mo and almost 3yr old kiddos. She was punctual, clean, and very patient and gentle with them. We were impressed with her ability to work with a "threenager" and an infant and maintain a calm environment.
We hired her to bridge a month...
- Katie S.
Brianna S.
3.0
Brianna was very sweet.
As her profile stated, she brought her 1year old. she was welcome to bring her child, and my kids (ages 4 & 6) love other children.
my 4 yr old said, " I love her. she's sweet! she lovely, but didn't play with me or [brother]. she was too busy with the baby. but I had fun...
- Kylee M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Salem, OR:
How can I find a Salem babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Salem, OR 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 317 babysitters in Salem, OR on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Salem, OR?
The average rate for Salem, OR babysitters on Care.com is $17.59 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Salem, OR?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Salem, OR through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Salem, OR babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Salem, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 97 reviews of the 317 listed babysitters.