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Brittany B.

Friendly Experienced Babysitter

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have grown up taking care of children in my family and others. I took care of my family friends child from a newborn to around 3 years old. I have always picked up babysitting shifts through college. I am currently occasionally watching my friends baby when she has nights out. I absolutely love children and they tend to really...

Pj C. says "Brittany is quite simply THE best! She is so good with our son & he absolutely adores her. She is so sweet, attentive, fun, reliable & trustworthy. She became...

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Haley F.

Babysitter

Charleston, SC

3.5(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Haley, alumna of the University of South Carolina where I majored in Pre-Medicine and am a Charleston

Brandon K. says "Hayley has been with our family for 8 months. During this time Hayley has cared for our two young daughters. Her duties have included cooking for and...

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Elizabeth H.

Babysitter

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Elizabeth. I am 21, I live in downtown Charleston SC and I attend the College of Charleston. I have grown up babysitting family friend's children, babysitting kids in my own family, and I have worked as a care specialist at a workout studio. I have much experience babysitting and I love children! As for my...

Care Member says "Elizabeth is such a kind person and an absolute natural with babies! I was very impressed and would be thrilled to hire her again."

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Haley L.

Very Experienced Babysitter With Flexible Availability

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi all! I am a 32-year-old female from Raleigh, NC and currently living in Charleston. I grew up with a very large (and extended) family, including two younger sisters and many cousins. I began babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to do so on and off for the past 19 years. I spent four consecutive summers and my first...

Maggie S. says "Haley was amazing with our 3 young children! She was on time, great with the kids and kept the house clean. We would highly recommend her to anyone...

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Savannah P.

Fun After School And Date Nights Babysitter!

Charleston, SC

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Savannah and I attend College of Charleston. I am currently a senior and study politics and international studies. I babysat throughout High School/College for multiple families of all ages as well as my younger cousins. On top of that, I also taught a ballet class for children 5-7 years old. I enjoy arts and crafts...
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Robin B.

Babysitting

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello my name is Robin! I am a young professional living in the lowcountry. Growing up I was one of four kids so I quickly gained a sense of maturity and maternal instincts. I started babysitting at the age of 12 for family friends and quickly grew in experience and clients. Throughout the years I have primarily babysat for...

Care Member says "Robin was fantastic! Her communication and personality put us at ease instantly. Our 1.5 year old did great with her and we’d absolutely have her...

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Luz R.

Nanny/Babysitting

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
My name is Luz I am a Trustworthy, Loving, Nurturing, Reliable, Responsible , Very Patient Young Women and CPR Certified & my Rate is 25 an Hour and I have been looking after Children for 32 Years.& I am all About the Children Having Fun and I'm a Mother of three Beautiful Children all Grown up.& a Very Proud Grandma of 5...

Melissa N. says "Luz is terrific. She can handle any situation with confidence. She has taken my kids to activities and even researched activities to do with them. I...

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Ella K.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have babysat for family and friends before in the past and I enjoy it so much, I'm a college student and my major is nursing, I want to work in the pediatric area when I graduate. I have my BLS as well as my Stop the Bleed license. I was a youth leader at my church as well. I'd describe my personality as easy going,...

Care Member says "Ella was great! We had to find a sitter while on vacation, and she made the process very easy. She was great with our son, and he was very comfortable...

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Megan H.

Energetic Recent Grad With Evening/Weekend Availability!

Charleston, SC

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Megan, a recent Rutgers grad with 7 years of paid childcare experience. I started babysitting my baby cousins at 13, and my love for working with kids has only grown since then! I'm new to the Charleston area and am eager to find families to sit for! Currently I'm available weekdays and evenings, and am excited to bring...

Care Member says "Megan watched our 2 toddlers while we were on vacation in Charleston and made us feel completely comfortable leaving them for a night out! I'd...

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Alison C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Alison! I am a 25-year-old Charleston native and I am currently working full time as a paralegal. I have been nannying/babysitting on and off for over 10 years, working with children of all age ranges as everything from a full-time summer nanny to a weekend/date night sitter. I am available after work (M-Th: after...

Care Member says "Alison has been such a blessing to our family. She is dependable, trustworthy, honest, and our kids absolutely love her! There is simply not a negative...

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Ellen S.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My career goal is to be a pediatric or neonatal nurse, I absolutely adore children. I am currently in an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program to become an RN. I have loads of experience babysitting kids from all ages.

Luc B. says "Ellen is amazing with the kids. Her ability to multitask an 8 month old and an almost 2 year old is just outstanding. Ellen is a kind and loving soul and...

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Emily T.

Part-Time Caregiver Available Now!

Charleston, SC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am 34 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 12. I love kids and have worked with them in a variety of environments. I have babysat in others' homes, my home, in day cares and out and about. The age range that I am most experienced in working with is from 2 months to 4 years. However, I have cared for kids in late...
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Kerry T.

Flexible Babysittier!

Charleston, SC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there!! My name is Kerry, I'm a full-time flight attendant for a major airline and have been flying for 10 years. I recently just got married so I'm enjoying newlywed life! As a flight attendant, my favorite part of flying is coming in contact with all the children (from newborn +). I love the hectic and busy flights...
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Amber P.

Nanny Position

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Amber and I am 33 years old and have been babysitting/nannying for 13 years. I am looking for a part time position during the school year and a full time position in the summer time. I am fun, loving, experienced, responsible, patient, and active with children. In the previous years as a babysitter/nanny, I have...

Care Member says "Amber babysat for us during a wedding reception while we were on vacation in SC. Do not hesitate to hire Amber! She is reliable, kind and friendly....

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Kate S.

Super Smiling Sitter, Experience With All Ages!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello there, my name is Kate! I am the oldest sister of 3, and have gained lots of experience with kids of all ages from taking care of my siblings, babysitting, and through coaching sailing for the last 4 summers. I am currently attending college, studying international business and can help with homework! I tutored in high...

Alison M. says "Kate is such a sweet soul with true integrity. She is amazing with children of all ages as well as pets and people in general. She's creative, fun,...

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Olivia Y.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am 23 years old! I love to work with kids, I have experience working with kids of all ages. I attended high school in Mount Pleasant, SC, and I currently attend Clemson University as a master's student. I have my car for transportation. I would love to help any families in seek of a babysitter this year.

Jessica A. says "Olivia was great with our two young boys! She was responsive in our communication prior to hiring her, she was punctual and respectful. We look forward...

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Ana D.

Fun Sitter, Smile Creator, Game Player

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 7+ years of experience. I have had multiple baby-sitting jobs of all ages, as well as caring for big groups of kids at events. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, Cooking, Errands, etc. I adore kids and love to babysit whenever I can!

Melody D. says "Kids love Ana! She is energetic, caring, has commons sense and is a good communicator! I would highly recommend her!"

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Riley D.

A Little About Me

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Riley, and I am 23 years old. I just graduated from Clemson University with a special education/early childhood degree. I love kids! I have many years of experience with babysitting. I worked at a summer camp for 2 summers and loved it. I am also first aid and CPR certificated! I worked as a lifeguard and swim...

Brandon B. says "Riley was great our twin boys had a great time with her. Would definitely hire again!"

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Sasha N.

The

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Having grown up in a very busy family of six, managing the hustle and bustle of kids' lives is nothing new to me. I am energetic, reliable, and structured. I love children and have been baby-sitting/nannying for years for many different families. I have traveled with families that I have worked for as well as taken overnight...

Kari R. says "We hired Sasha to be a nanny for our daughters this past summer and we cannot say enough good things about her! Sasha was so great with our daughters -...

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Emma F.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Emma. I am a student at CofC. I spend most of my time studying but I like to spend my free time on adventures with my dog Juney. Being a full time student makes it difficult to have a full time job so I babysit when I can. I wouldn't have it any other way. I grew up in a big family with five kids and have been...

Jaclyn L. says "Emma was professional and reliable. She showed up on time and was able to manage the chaos of bedtime with 3 kids. I will definitely be hiring her again....

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  • 324 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.64/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Charleston, SC

Babysitters in Charleston, SC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 177 reviews of the 324 listed babysitters

Brittany B.

Brittany is quite simply THE best! She is so good with our son & he absolutely adores her. She is so sweet, attentive, fun, reliable &...

- Pj C.

Haley F.

Hayley has been with our family for 8 months. During this time Hayley has cared for our two young daughters. Her duties have included...

- Brandon K.

Elizabeth H.

Elizabeth is such a kind person and an absolute natural with babies! I was very impressed and would be thrilled to hire her again.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Charleston, SC:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Charleston, SC 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 324 babysitters in Charleston, SC 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.

The average rate for Charleston, SC babysitters on Care.com is $17.64 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 Charleston, SC 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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