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910 babysitters are listed in Charleston, SC
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Charleston, SC
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name is Eryn and I am a student at Charleston School of Law. I absolutely love spending time with kids and have 5+ years of nannying experience ranging from ages 0-16 yrs old. I'm very flexible with my hours and reliable with my schedule. I can work part-time, full-time, or just occasional as needed. I am also...
Eryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
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...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"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 sweet. I feel totally comfortable having her in my home with my small children. She has rocked my girls to sleep and...
Virginia T.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Brianna and I am a second grade teacher here in Charleston. I started to care for children when I was 13 years old. I started out as a mother's helper which then moved to a babysitter throughout high school. Throughout college I worked at a daycare center, helping to care for 9-month-old babies all the way to...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Brianna sat for our 1.5 year old who is very active and also watched our two dogs. She was so lovely and sweet and I felt very comfortable leaving him in her care. She also cleaned up before we returned which is always nice to come home to. We will definitely be...
Madeline R.
Kelly M.
Charleston, SC
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a Sophomore at the College of Charleston. I have had 5+ years of experience with babysitting/nannying within a range of ages. I've cared for as young as 5 months old and as old as 14 years old, with taking care of as many as three kids at a time. I have references that you can reach out to, just ask! I would...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Morgan S.
Charleston, SC
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am 22 years old and recently graduated from Indiana University. My passion and love for children has inspired me to be an elementary teacher. I work on James Island as a first grade teacher. I am from Indianapolis where I regularly and routinely babysit. I have babysat for countless families and nannied during the school years...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Morgan is very responsible and our kids enjoy doing summer activities with her. They go to the library to read, museum and parks for field trips, swimming, crafts, walks and everything else a 5 and 8 year old would enjoy doing on their summer break! We love that...
Jennifer C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am so delighted that you are visiting my online profile! Let's get started shall we?
I grew up in Mount Pleasant and attended Jennie Moore, Cario Middle School, and I graduated in 2013 from Wando High School. From there, I studied with an Elementary Education degree at Winthrop University for two years. Missing home...
Skylar H.
Charleston, SC
$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Skylar and I'm from Bluffton, SC. I graduated from Clemson University and am attending MUSC for OT. I have lots of experience babysitting and have been a nanny for up to 5 kids the past 6 summers full time. I am CPR and First Aid certified for adults and children. I have many references if needed! I would love to help...
Skylar can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Skylar watched our daughter while in Hilton Head. She was very punctual and exceptionally helpful with a very busy toddler. I would recommend her to watch your child as well."
Doug H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Aubrey and I have been caring for children for going on 8 years now! Between nannying and babysitting, I have copious amounts of experience working with children of all ages.
I am a gentle nanny, who believes hugely in learning through play, gentle parenting techniques and redirection. I believe that...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family loved Aubrey's energy to play with the kiddos and dogs! & Very reliable."
Luci T.
Priscilla K.
Charleston, SC
$20-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"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 instantly comfortable in her care. We highly recommend Priscilla and will definitely be calling her to babysit...
Kelsey B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Julie. I am 54 years old and am young at heart! I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I was a lifeguard at age 17 and enjoyed teaching swim lessons to babies and children. I went to college to become an English teacher and realized my talent was teaching preschool and elementary school students. I...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julie was very sweet with our children and came highly recommended from her references. She also even cut us a deal on the payment because my husband is still trying to find a job and his birthday had just passed. I definitely plan to use her again when needed."
Andrea F.
Riley M.
Charleston, SC
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Riley! Im a student at The College of Charleston, studying education. But I am currently home for Summer break looking to find a family to babysit for! From my prior experience, I can confidently say that babysitting has been the most rewarding experience, which is why I want to work with children for my future...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Riley was amazing and my children loved her as their babysitter. She was reliable, kind and fun. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a rising junior in college and love to babysit so I would be happy to help if needed! Let me know!
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caroline was great. Punctual, communicative and very adaptable. Highly recommend!"
Whitney S.
Avery O.
Charleston, SC
$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a native of Aiken, SC, a Boston University alumna, and a second-year medical student at MUSC. Having worked full-time in a pediatric clinic, I have tons of experience with kids of all ages, temperaments, and levels of need. I also have a long history of babysitting and camp counseling, in addition to tutoring from K-12...
Avery can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We traveled to Charleston from Greenville for an engagement party and needed a last minute babysitter. Avery was amazing! She was so sweet and great with our 3 kiddos (ages: 5,3,1). I would definitely recommend Avery and would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Katie W.
Sadie B.
Charleston, SC
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sadie, I'm 22, and recently moved to Charleston. I graduated from USC in December and will be starting a Radiologic Tech program the beginning of June. I am looking to babysit around 2-3 days a week.
I have many years of childcare experience, starting at the age of 15. I have babysat kids ages 3months-12years...
Sadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sadie is a wonderful sitter. She is experienced, dependable, and most importantly loves children. I would recommend her to any family. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for many families regularly for the last 10 years. I am available for one-time/recurring needs on nights & weekends! In addition to experience sitting, I have worked in childcare positions at a local church and have been employed at a local tutoring facility for children ages 3-8. I love putting a focus on outdoor...
Leanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Leanna has been a great sitter. She has taken care of our boy not only at night but during the day and has done a great job. Thanks Leanna for all you do for us!"
Keith And Liz C.
5.0
(1)
Middle School English & History Teacher, Certified 4-9th grade but have worked at Ashley Hall school tutoring k-6th grade!
Mattie P.
Charleston, SC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mattie and I am originally from VA but have been living in Charleston for 3 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...
Mattie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 and reliable. She is always open to fun-filled days for our son - planning and taking him to museums, parks,...
Laura E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kierstin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah. I am 24 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...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"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."
Jessica F.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jess and I LOVE to clean. There is no cleaning task I can't handle and I have 6 years experience being a house manager/house keeper. I also know the Kon Mari method and use it when organizing anything from clothing to the kitchen- it saves space and looks neat too. I am happy to mop, vacuum, dust, clean...
Jessica can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Jessica is a lovely, friendly girl. She is thorough with her work, as well as a pleasure to deal with!"
Paul U.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Charleston, SC
Molly M.
5.0
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 sweet. I feel totally comfortable having her in my home with my small children. She has rocked my girls to sleep and is now helping my eldest with her...
- Virginia T.
Brianna H.
5.0
Brianna sat for our 1.5 year old who is very active and also watched our two dogs. She was so lovely and sweet and I felt very comfortable leaving him in her care. She also cleaned up before we returned which is always nice to come home to. We will definitely be asking Brianna to sit for us again! 5...
- Madeline R.
Morgan S.
5.0
Morgan is very responsible and our kids enjoy doing summer activities with her. They go to the library to read, museum and parks for field trips, swimming, crafts, walks and everything else a 5 and 8 year old would enjoy doing on their summer break! We love that Morgan is a student in the School of...
- Jennifer C.
Skylar H.
5.0
Skylar was prompt, a quick learner, followed directions, trustworthy, and great with my baby. I will definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Aubrey W.
5.0
Aubrey has been the best addition to our family over the last year! My three year old has fallen in love with her and wherever she ends up next your child will love her to! Hire her, you won't be disappointed!
- Justin G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Charleston, SC:
How can I find a Charleston babysitter near me?
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 910 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Charleston, SC?
The average rate for Charleston, SC babysitters on Care.com is $16.68 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 Charleston, SC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Charleston, SC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 286 reviews of the 910 listed babysitters.