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Julia F.

Charleston, SC

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Julia, I have experience with children ranging from newborns to early teen years. I value building lasting relationships with the families I work for and do best in a relaxed but structured home. If this sounds like a good fit for you please feel free to message me. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Carol T.

General Caregiver And Assistant

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have worked in many fields throughout this particular industry. Between attending to children, the independent elderly, attention-hungry pets, and assisting busy single parents attempting to balance all aspects of life at once- I'd like to think that I can handle just about any care position that is thrown my way! I have years...

Care Member says "We hired Carol for our household for 2 years, my son was 6 months - 2 1/2 years old. Carol was an integral part of our family. Main responsibilities...

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Lisa A.

Over 30 Years Of Experience!!!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I have raised 4 wonderful children. I also have 7 grandchildren. I taught pre-school for several years as well. I am CPR/AED Adult and child certified. I will give your children the love and attention they need. Am very loving, caring, and compassionate. Im also very reliable, dependable and experienced. will provide...

Emily B. says "I hired Lisa to sit with my infant twin boys one day while I got some work done. Her personal experience as a mom to twins made her the perfect fit! She...

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Kierstin C.

Part Time Baby Sitter

Charleston, SC

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Kierstin. I will be moving to the Charleston area at the beginning of August with my husband. He will be starting a teaching position at the Citadel. I have experience with kids of all ages, most recently I was a preschool teacher at a small Christian preschool with ages from 18 months to 5 years old. In the...
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Kellie O.

Caregiver

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Kellie and I am a 19 year veteran Special Education teacher. My Bachelor's Degree is from Auburn University and I am working on a master's degree in Behavioral Psychology from Pepperdine University. My daughter will be a Freshman in high school this Fall and my husband is a retired Executive Chef. I also have a...

Care Member says "Fun and professional. Happy to have her anytime!"

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Mia C.

Smile Creator

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Mia! I'm a graduate of College of Charleston. I have a degree in exercise science hoping to go to grad school for pediatric occupational therapist. I have worked with kids for 10+ years. I worked as a pre-school teacher. The past 6-7 years I have been a nanny, driving the kids around to summer sports, camps, eating...

Chelsea B. says "Mia watching our 1 year old son while we were in Charleston for the weekend. She was very communicative and was willing to do whatever we needed to calm...

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Mattie P.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Mattie and I am originally from VA but have been living in Charleston for 5 yrs. I have babysat for over 11 yrs but have been a nanny and personal assistant for the past 4 years. I was also a preschool teacher for 2 yrs and loved it! The majority of my experience is with kids 6 mos to 10 yrs old. In previous...

Laura E. says "We were so fortunate to find Mattie in 2020! She's been a great help to our family - watching our 4YO while we worked from home. Mattie is very punctual...

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Heather M.

After School Care - Nurturing, Responsible, And Fun!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
I have helped raise children for 10 families. I speak three languages, am an excellent mediator, fair yet firm, and most importantly I teach communication through listening and talking through problems and feelings.

Care Member says "Heather was awesome. She is punctual, polite and made everything easy for us. I would highly recommend her. "

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Taleen P.

A Fun Sitter That Provides Quality Care!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Taleen, and I am a pediatrics nursing assistant at MUSC. I am BLS and CPR certified and primarily work with children with special needs and disabilities! I am apart of developmental-behavioral peds research team at MUSC as well and certified ABA therapist! I love to play whether it's inside with legos and...

Elizabeth T. says "Taleen was great! She was very engaged with the kids and very responsive. She is willing to help out with things around the house as well."

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Grace P.

Certified Teacher/Nanny

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Grace. I am a certified teacher and graduate of Loyola University, majoring in Elementary Education with a Reading Teacher minor. I absolutely love kids and have worked as a full time nanny, educational childcare assistant, tutor, summer school teacher, and education coordinator for a local nonprofit. I am...

Sarah A. says "Grace was a pleasure to interview and refreshingly smart young lady"

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Caroline M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience caring for children from any age from infants to late elementary schoolers. I am CPR and First Aid (Adult and Child) Certified. I am attending Occupational Therapy school at MUSC and I look forward to potentially working in pediatric OT once I graduate.

Care Member says "Caroline is great with our little one. She’s been babysitting for us for about a year, great experience, will book her whenever she’s available! "

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Hannah R.

Part-Time Nanny

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Hannah. I am 25 years old, I love do ministry and love missions. I love to care and play with kids. I am very active and enjoy the outdoors. I have played sports my whole life so I really enjoy to play games and sports. Aside from the outdoors, I also enjoy playing board games and arts and crafts. I have watched kids...

Jessica F. says "Hannah is a gem! Our kids loved her and I loved her sweet and kind disposition toward them. She is fantastic, I would highly recommend her."

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Lindsey M.

Babysitter Available Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have babysat and taken care of children ranging from 4 months to 14 years of age. I have a full time job, but am looking to work on weekends. I love kids and enjoy spending time with them and watching them learn and grow!
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Noelle N.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Charleston, SC

from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a full-time student at college of Charleston. I am 24 years old with my own transportation. I am looking for some babysitting jobs during days or nights I won't be in classes. I have cared for mostly family members ranging from a few months of age to 11 years of age. I am constantly in West Ashley, downtown, and mount...
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Sydney W.

Babysitter & Nanny

Charleston, SC

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I've cared for children from 6mo - 11yrs over the course of the last 10+ years. I was red cross certified years ago but am more then happy to redo the training once a job is agreed to! I enjoy reading, music and spending time outside and love getting to see kids experience new things and develop their own hobbies:)!
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Jordann T.

Baby-sitter

Charleston, SC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have a strong passion for the care of children. I have been baby-sitting since the age of 15, due to my numerous amount of nieces. About the age of 16 I realized my ultimate goal is to become a neonatal practitioner. I have been a sitter for about 3 years now and I couldn't be more content. I am currently enrolled at the...
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Ryan G.

Part/ Full Time Babysitter

Charleston, SC

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi my name is Ryan! I just finished my first year teaching 6th grade. I'm a compassionate, reliable, and patient with a genuine love for helping others. I have experience working with children of all ages. I'm organized, dependable, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the families I work with!
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Shannon F.

Part- Time Babysitter

Charleston, SC

from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am a registered nurse in Charleston looking for nannying/ babysitting jobs throughout the week. I work 3 days a week and can be flexible with my schedule to your needs. I'm CPR certified and currently work with children at work
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Katelyn F.

Part-time Energetic And Loving Babysitter

Charleston, SC

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello wonderful families! My name is Katie and I am a current Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student at MUSC who has a deep passion for working with and advocating for children. Before attending school, I worked for 3 years as a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs aged 3-20. Most recently, I worked as a an...
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Erin M.

Babysitter Or Nanny Available

Charleston, SC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi!! My name is Erin and I moved to Charleston about 5 years ago from Connecticut. I am a recent graduate from the College of Charleston and have 10+ years of childcare experience. I am a dependable and experienced babysitter with a passion for kids. For over year a year, I worked at Sundrops Montessori School where I was in...
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  • 298 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.90/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 179 reviews of the 298 listed babysitters

Carol T.

We hired Carol for our household for 2 years, my son was 6 months - 2 1/2 years old. Carol was an integral part of our family. Main...

- Care member

Lisa A.

I hired Lisa to sit with my infant twin boys one day while I got some work done. Her personal experience as a mom to twins made her the...

- Emily B.

Kellie O.

Fun and professional. Happy to have her anytime!

- 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 298 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 $17.90 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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