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Ryan M.

Babysitter (Fun Sitter)

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ryan, and I've been caring for children since I was 14, starting with a 9-month-old and a 2-year-old. Over the years, I've gained experience with all age groups-from babysitting to working as a camp counselor for three summers in a row. I recently graduated cum laude with a degree in Sociology from the College of...

John S. says "Ryan is very sweet, respectful, and great with young children. We have used her many times to babysit for several hours at a time, and we would highly...

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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Brittany B.

Friendly Experienced Babysitter

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Stevie B.

Reliable, Responsible, And Fun Babysitter!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! Looking for a fun, responsible, and dependable date night sitter? Look no further! I am so delighted that you are visiting my online profile, I'd love a moment of your time to tell you a little bit about myself - My name is Stevie and I have been working between part-time and full-time in childcare since 2015. I...

Laura B. says "Stevie is amazing! She has been babysitting for us for several months for our date nights. We have two very energetic boys, ages 5 and 2. Our 5 year old...

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
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 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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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Katharina H.

Summer Babysitting

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Over the past 10 years, I've worked as a babysitter, pet sitter, lifeguard, camp counselor, sports coach, and nanny. I'm comfortable with all animals and ages of children as long as they like to have some fun (of course fun being whatever your child enjoys). I recently graduated from Duke's Doctor of Physical Therapy program and...

Amyclaire B. says "My daughter adored Kat, she had a lot of fun and was sad when Kat left. I immediately trusted Kat and appreciated that she showed up early and had a...

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Kerri M.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I would describe myself as energetic, patient, and dedicated to creating a world that is safe and nurturing for little minds. I have been privileged to build years of experience working with children. These experiences have covered varying areas of childcare positions such as nannying, supervising foster children, providing...

Care Member says "Kerri was an excellent caregiver/teacher to children from hard places while their moms attended recovery program classes."

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Ellen S.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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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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Catherine M.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am Catherine, a current senior at Wake Forest University looking to babysit during the week when I do not have class. I have been babysitting for families with children from 2 months to 11 years old since I was in early high school. I have my own car and would be more than willing to drive children to activities as long as...

Kyle O. says "Catherine has been wonderful helping us with our 4 month old son! We used her for 2 weeks before she went out of the country for school. She is always on...

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Molly M.

Energetic, Outdoor Loving Sitter!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Molly, and I have loved working with children since I was 15. I am now a senior in the Honors program at CofC, and I will be in Charleston through this August. I have many years of experience as a babysitter, some experience as a live-in nanny, and lots of experience as a live-in camp counselor. I have worked with...

Virginia T. says "Mary aka "Molly" is amazing! She has been babysitting for us since my children were infants to now (5 and 2). She is very reliable, trustworthy and...

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Priscilla K.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a senior nursing student at Charleston Southern University and have been babysitting all ages since I was 10. I use a gentle childcare approach based on your parenting style. I would love to take care of your little ones! I am certified in CPR and pediatric epilepsy. I also have experience with special needs. Please...

Kelsey B. says "Priscilla is an incredible babysitter! Not only is she extremely dependable, but she also has such a warm and magnetic personality that made our boys feel...

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Alison C.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, My name is Alison! I am a 27-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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Alyssa W.

Part-Time Caregiver

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
**I am a full time SLP so currently only available for date night positions. I began babysitting for friends and family at age 12. I volunteered at camp for children with special needs for 5 years, have tutored kindergarten and first grade, and spent 2 years during undergrad working in a daycare, with children ranging in age...

Lauren O. says "Alyssa has been working with us for over 2 years now and our daughter LOVES seeing her. She is professional, always on time, and takes amazing care of...

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Keri D.

Nanny Job Needed!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I am a non smoker and am currently attending college of Charleston, but taking off this semester and starting my dental prerequisite's in the fall. My career as a nanny started when I was 18 years old. Currently, I have part time work for 2 young boys ages 2 and 4. One of which has a partial lung and requires extra attention. I...

Allison F. says "Excellent with my children, and would love, love, love for her to come back anytime...like everyday ha ha ha :) She came to watch our boys for a night...

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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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  • 301 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.12/hr as of November 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 178 reviews of the 301 listed babysitters

Ryan M.

Ryan is very sweet, respectful, and great with young children. We have used her many times to babysit for several hours at a time, and we...

- John S.

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.

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.

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 301 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 $18.12 per hour as of November 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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