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Riley R.

Candler, NC

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about providing reliable childcare and supporting families. With 9 years of experience, I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor. I believe in open communication with parents, whether it's during pickup or through regular updates. I'm confident in enforcing household rules and ensuring a safe...
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Haley W.

Candler, NC

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a college student looking to be a summer nanny/ caregiver! I can help with Light Housekeeping, Laundry, and childcare.
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Megan C.

Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi Families! A little about me; I'm originally from a small town in the mountains, so I love to plan outdoor activities when the weather is nice, but I also have 3 cats at home, so I love to be home with them as much as possible, it's a balance! I love to read, explore, play and learn new sports(currently play: tennis,...
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Emily M.

Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Emily and I graduated from WCU with my bachelors in special education and general education. I started as a full time nanny in 2016, ages newborn-15 years old. I continued with the same family for 5 year before my student teaching started. With this family I met more families through this which is how I got my...
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Cassie H.

Waynesville, NC

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$9/hr
8 years experience
I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. With over eight years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the joy of caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. My background in education, coupled with my patient and friendly nature, allows me to tailor...
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Sky K.

Waynesville, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm dedicated to supporting families and offering reliable care for their precious ones. My calm and patient demeanor creates a serene environment for children to thrive. Through creative and imaginative play, I foster their development and...
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Mari A.

Adoring Sitter And Camp Instructor! 7+ Years Experience

Candler, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Mari, a caring and energetic girly who loves cats, reading, and nature. I have a psychology baccalaureate, graduating magna cum laude. While attending grad school, I'm excited to share my love for children and extensive babysitting experience with your family. I have a diverse background in childcare, working with...

Kassie M. says "Mari is great with all my 4 kids aging from 18 months to 8. I asked who they preferred and they said her. She interacted played and helped with homework....

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Maggie H.

Candler, NC

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Maggie! I'm a responsible, engaging, and fun caregiver with experience in caregiving, nannying, health care, and education. I have great references if interested. My hobbies are music, art, sewing, sports, hiking/nature, and learning. I have experience being a fun and energetic pre-school teacher, a full-time...
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Julie A.

Part Time Caregiver

Candler, NC

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have three younger sisters, so I was no stranger to kids growing up even being made to participate in a babysitting clinic as an 11-year-old. I have a godson, three nieces, and nephews under 5 that I have babysat many times. I've worked as a teacher, tutor, nanny, and instructor with all ages from toddlers to teens in a...
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Molly R.

Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have cared for young children at my elementary school daycare, church daycare, and my sister's children who are ages (3 years old & 6 months years old). I have worked with children as young as a newborn to 10 years old. I am responsible, efficient, reliable, trustworthy & active.
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Mackenzie T.

Waynesville, NC

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I love being with kids! I enjoy seeing kids grow and would be lucky to be apart of that! I'm currently working at a daycare from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and have had experience with children 3 months and up. I have worked as a daycare teacher since my junior year of high school and am currently going into my junior year...

Renee S. says "Mackenzie is conscientious, accountable and dependable. Not only does she take care of my daughter, but she clearly cares about her, too! We are very...

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Rachel R.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I graduated from the School of Visual Arts. I majored in film in and video. Although, I graduated from film school I am now also a NYS certified Assistant Teacher as well. I have worked with kids in many different environments as well. I have been a camp counselor, I have worked at a church Sunday School, and I supervise and...

Ben O. says "Rachel is a great babysitter who engaged in activities with our daughter, not just put her in front of the television. We would still be using her service...

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Rebecca D.

Sitter With 10+ Years Experience

Pisgah Forest, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have been working with children for about 15 years. I have been an early education teacher in Massachusetts for over 10 years. I have nannied for newborns up to the age of 6. I am extremely flexible with my time.

Whitney D. says "My girls and I loved having Becky! She immediately connected with my girls and always had fun things for them to do. She kept me informed and would help...

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Mary E.

Mary

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Mary (double name) I'm 29 years old, CPR certified, vaccinated and looking for the right family/families to nanny for!

Kalie C. says "Mary Helen has nannied our infant from 3 months through 1 year until he went to daycare. I highly recommend her! She is very punctual, reliable, flexible,...

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Bonnie L.

Part Time Care Giver

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, My name is Bonnie. I teach a wonderful course called, "Systematic Training for Effective Parenting," to adults. In the past I have substituted in elementary schools. I have four grown children, and five grandchildren, (ages 1-13,) I care for as needed. I'm also a poet, and a guitarist. I am interested in caring for kids on a...

Alyta A. says "I've known Bonnie for many years, as a friend and advisor. Because of her professional experience as a family counselor, Bonnie has skilled understanding...

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Rachel K.

Loving Caregiver

Leicester, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
My heart feels full to care for children, pets, and their families. I have over 15 years of experience teaching and caring for all ages. Responsibilities include: sensory play, nature adventures, art music and dance, meal prep, homework assistance, activities supervision, day trips or vacation, nap time, light clean up, pet...

Juliana C. says "We hired Rachel on Sunday to care for our kiddos, 8 and 2.5. Rachel was awesome... she was early so we had time to do intros and some easy instructions....

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Dariane P.

Arden, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hey there, I'm Dari, I'm 27yo, strong and safe driver, and I have my own transportation. I have been working with kids for almost 5 years and I really enjoy take care and watch their development! I have experience taking care of children between 0 and 15 years old, I love to be proactive and help as possible as I can. I always...

Care Member says "Dariane is a wonderful babysitter. My 10 year old & 3 year old enjoy having her watch them. My daughter said she is super nice. She has such a great...

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Alyssa B.

Clyde, NC

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been babysitting and nannying on and off since I was teenager! I was also a pre-school teacher at an outdoor nature/forest school for a couple of years and I've worked in a church daycare. I'm looking forward to babysitting/nannying more! I've also been working in mental health with adults, children and families over the...

Care Member says "I worked with Alyssa in an outdoor preschool setting and got to see her interact with many children. Alyssa is kind, patient, and very creative. She's...

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Iesa R.

Graduated Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Arden, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey there! I am a trained teacher with 8 years of college graduation. I have 8 years experience as a nanny, with infants and toddlers being my specialty. Also, I used to be a pre-teen teacher so I know how to talk and interact with older kids and pre-teens. I am a driver, I can swim and I am CPR certified. I work using...

Stephanie G. says "Iesa is a genuinely, sweet person. She has babysat 2 times for our 10 and 3 year old and is scheduled for more. We feel very comfortable with her, also...

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Haylee K.

Babysitter/Petsitter Available

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Currently unavailable! Hello! My name is Haylee (people call me Hayl or Hayls for short) and I have been a babysitter for 10+ years. I am personable and patient with people of all ages. Usually I will babysit for families with two or three children from ages 2 to 13, sometimes younger or older. I am able to help with homework...

Nancy H. says "Haylee, was amazing. We had a wedding and everyone absolutely loved her. The kids loved her, she was very attentive, interactive, and very professional. We...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.78/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canton, NC

Babysitters in Canton, NC are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Mari A.

Mari is great with all my 4 kids aging from 18 months to 8. I asked who they preferred and they said her. She interacted played and helped...

- Kassie M.

Mackenzie T.

Mackenzie is conscientious, accountable and dependable. Not only does she take care of my daughter, but she clearly cares about her, too! We...

- Renee S.

Rachel R.

Rachel is a great babysitter who engaged in activities with our daughter, not just put her in front of the television. We would still be...

- Ben O.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Canton, NC:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Canton, 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 9 babysitters in Canton, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Canton, NC babysitters on Care.com is $16.78 per hour as of June 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 Canton, 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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