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915 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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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 physical therapist. I have worked with kids for 9 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 and...
Mia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 our nerves around hiring someone we didn't know.
Mia was flexible, friendly and dependable. We would...
Chelsea B.
Aniyah B.
Charleston, SC
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone, I'm Aniyah! I'm 20 years old. I have CPR and First Aid Training (certified in infant, child, and adult care) I have experience with kids who are 0 - 13 years old. My specialty is newborns/infants to 4-year-olds. I've been babysitting/nannying for about 5 years. I started because I have younger siblings so I got very...
Aniyah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional. My kid loves her. Goes above and beyond to actually bond with children."
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Grace C.
Charleston, SC
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work as an Early Interventionist for BabyNet/DDSN, serving Charleston county homes, schools, and daycare centers. I am seeking additional opportunities on evenings and weekends. I also teach swimming, voice, and music lessons. I have been in Charleston for almost 5 years and have been taking care of kids of varying...
5.0
"Grace has been a true blessing. She is reliable and always going above and beyond. She understands everyone has unique abilities and is very empathetic, patient, kindhearted and also fun to spend time with. Grace communicates well and frequently asks what else she...
Sandy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Loren and I would be a wonderful part-time nanny for your family! I am a pediatric speech therapist with a love for helping young children develop their language skills. Prior to becoming a speech therapist I taught 5th grade for a year and 2nd grade for two years in Columbia, SC.
As a nanny, I love arts and...
Loren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"It was an absolute pleasure to have Loren babysit my children on New Year's eve. She was very friendly and attentive and is knowledgeable about children of different ages. She arrived at our home on time and made us feel at ease right away. My children (2 and 6)...
Danyelle W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am looking for tutoring positions. I have a teaching license in Special Education, teacher license in reading, and a masters education and reading. I currently work as a special education teacher for the Charleston County School District. I use a wide range of teaching approaches and materials. I...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been a regular babysitter for our now 5 year old and 10 mo old daughters. Rachel is reliable, kind, and engaged with the girls. She always has an ability to read our children and adapt her approach to where they are. Rachel is punctual, communicative...
Shimrit B.
Stephanie R.
Charleston, SC
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Stephanie and I'm a resident at MUSC. My childcare experience consists of date-night/one-time sitting for 3 years, and spending 1 full as a full-time nanny for a child with special needs. I have worked with kids of all ages, typically ranging from 2-10. I am comfortable with light housework, making meals, getting ready...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is our first non-friend, a family member that we have entrusted our little one too. She is punctual and reliable. Stephanie has now taken care of our son twice during the weekend and will be sitting on a weekday also! Being first-time parents, we were...
Rosemary P.
Emilie G.
Charleston, SC
$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Born/raised: NJ
College graduate: Charleston Southern University May 2019
Bachelors Degree: Child Development 3. 5gpa
Athlete: 4 year starter and captain of the CSU women's soccer team
Skills: leadership, responsible, caring, honest, communication
Experience: Camp Counselor (2 summers), Lead preschool teacher (8 months), Nanny...
Emilie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emilie will always put others first before herself and makes sure she does everything she can to make everyone around her welcomed and happy"
Jess C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kellie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fun and professional. Happy to have her anytime!"
Care member
Dylan F.
Charleston, SC
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Looking For A Nannying Position Through The Rest Of Summer And School Year
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nanny, I bring a unique blend of skills and experiences that make me an ideal candidate for providing exceptional care to children.
With eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, my commitment to their well-being and growth is unwavering. Since graduating high school in 2015, I have been actively involved...
Dylan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"l am writing to highly recommend Dylan as a nanny.
He has been caring for our 5 and 1 year old daughters, for the past four months, and we have been consistently impressed with his dedication, reliability, and genuine care for our child.
Dylan creates a nurturing...
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Melissa Z.
Charleston, SC
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nanny - Part Time
I am a 34-year-old married mother of two, our daughters are 13 and 8 months. Our oldest attends school between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Melissa is currently our 14 month old son's caretaker and she is so loving and caring with him. Our son really enjoys being with her and they are always doing fun and engaging activities. She is also very helpful around the house! So happy we hired her! "
Julie K.
Hannah R.
Charleston, SC
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I would love to watch your pets. I have grown up taking care of both dogs and cats. I currently help my family take care of two dogs and a cat. I would love to help you and your family by taking care of your pets. I am also happy to do any house sitting if needed.
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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.
Heather can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Responsive, kids loved her, and great"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, patient, jovial, and energetic person who enjoys caring for babies and children. I am a qualified Baby Nurse/Nanny with over 10 years of experience in childcare. I am certified in Infant/Child CPR/First Aid & AED, and I am up to date on my immunizations, including Tdap. I have worked with families to be...
Kenicia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kenicia to take care of our 3 year old son. Right off the bat, she was the most punctual and responsive of everyone we interviewed. She's been picking him up from school and taking care of him now for the last few weeks and we couldn't be happier. She's...
Greg V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a personal assistant/houses manager for 4 years and I have loved it! I also have 5 years experience as a nanny. I graduated from College of Charleston with a Bachelor's in Theatre in 2006 focusing on Children's Theatre. I have been told my entire life that I am highly creative. I do a ton of art and make different...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She was very polite and the kids loved her. She showed up on time and had activities planned for the kids! We would recommend her to anyone looking for pet, child or house sitting !I liked her attitude and she can cook!"
ryan E.
Donovan H.
Charleston, SC
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have formal training in hospitality and sanitation services. I also believe that cleanliness is next to holiness!
Donovan can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Donovan, came and saved the day. We hired Donovan as a housekeeper a few days per week to help keep the house in order. Our schedule is very hectic. There's not enough time in the day and that's we're Donovan comes in to save the day! Lol When I say he cleans he...
Doris A.
5.0
(1)
I have cared for several cats- One senior cat age 20 who is blind. I have cared for Iguanas, Bearded Dragons, Birds, and I myself have a 50 gallon freshwater tank and lots of fish. I also have a sweet dog and have always had dogs. I love animals with all my heart and they are like children to me since I don't have any kids of my...
Jessica can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Jessica has a great personality, and I always look forwards to her visits. She always does the tasks that I set out for her to do, but she also takes it upon herself to really go above and beyond. There are sometimes things that she helps with that I didn't even...
Carolyn P.
5.0
(2)
I am a licensed teacher with 3 years experience in tutoring all ages! My specialty is K-8 education and foreign languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese.)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an Exceptional Education teacher with 19 years of experience with students with varying exceptionalities including Autism spectrum, Down Syndrome, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities, seizure disorders, and other various genetic disorders. I have worked with individuals with disabilities who...
5.0
"We had Kellie hang out with our adult son with autism and he immediately loved her and so did we! I cannot wait to hire Kellie again. I get the feeling there is nothing she cannot handle and will do so with a smile!"
Marilynn M.
5.0
(1)
I have several years of experience caring for pets, including dogs, cats, and small animals. I have a deep understanding of their needs and behaviors. I am also a pet owner myself, so I have firsthand experience in providing the best care for furry companions. My passion for animals and my expertise in pet care make me...
Brittany can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Kayla & I have two small littles of my own. Outside of my own babies I have years experience in working with children, most of my experience has been caring for infants & toddlers.
I have been at home with my daughter for the past year until recently. She now attends preschool with my toddler in the mornings 3...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"We love Kayla! She is so awesome with our 2yr old and makes us feel very comfortable leaving for the day. She is punctual, friendly, loving and good at communicating. We love getting updates and pictures throughout the day. So happy our family found her."
Allison H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Charleston, SC
Mia C.
5.0
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 our nerves around hiring someone we didn't know.
Mia was flexible, friendly and dependable. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a...
- Chelsea B.
Aniyah B.
5.0
Very professional. My kid loves her. Goes above and beyond to actually bond with children.
- Care member
Grace C.
5.0
Grace has been a true blessing. She is reliable and always going above and beyond. She understands everyone has unique abilities and is very empathetic, patient, kindhearted and also fun to spend time with. Grace communicates well and frequently asks what else she can do to help!
- Sandy B.
Loren S.
5.0
It was an absolute pleasure to have Loren babysit my children on New Year's eve. She was very friendly and attentive and is knowledgeable about children of different ages. She arrived at our home on time and made us feel at ease right away. My children (2 and 6) took to her immediately and I would...
- Danyelle W.
Rachel G.
5.0
Rachel has been a regular babysitter for our now 5 year old and 10 mo old daughters. Rachel is reliable, kind, and engaged with the girls. She always has an ability to read our children and adapt her approach to where they are. Rachel is punctual, communicative and trustworthy. She's always our...
- Shimrit B.
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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 915 babysitters in Charleston, SC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $16.72 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Charleston, SC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 271 reviews of the 915 listed babysitters.