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Angie N.

Dover, NH

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$35/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative, respectful I like working with kids because I love that no single day at work is the same, they always teach you some new every day. I'm looking for a job that have an stable position and I would love to have more experience working with kids. I started working with kids when...
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Amanda G.

Dover, NH

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a Second Grade teacher with a masters in Elementary Education. Happy to help with remote or in person tutoring for a few hours on the weekends and childcare.
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Brianna P.

Dover, NH

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am the oldest out of four siblings and 21 first cousins, therefor I have been surrounded by children my entire life. I am currently employed as an in home caregiver for a company called Seacoast At Home Care and can provide excellent references. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have my own means of transportation. Creativity...
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Alaina B.

Trusted Childcare Provider With Hospital & Daycare Background

Dover, NH

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm a nurturing and dependable caregiver with experience working with children of all ages. I've been a full-time nanny for a 9-month-old and worked in a daycare with infants aged 6 months to 1 year. I also volunteered as a hospital baby cuddler, comforting newborns in the NICU. These roles have strengthened my passion for...
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Stephanie B.

Dover, NH

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Stephanie, and I've been working with kids for over 20 years. I truly love what I do - helping children grow, learn, and have fun along the way is what keeps me going. I'm calm, friendly, and great at creating a safe, warm environment where kids feel comfortable. At the same time, I know how to stick to routines...
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Taylor B.

Educated Fun Nanny

Dover, NH

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$33/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience as a music and arts teacher. I can start students on violin as young as 4. Can assist with and make a plan for support in early handwriting, early literature and support in ESL. I have many Montessori Cert. & am CPR/AED cert. BA in English from UNH. I am a music teacher/violin teacher by trade and...
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Thea K.

Dover, NH

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am a recent college graduate with a full time day job looking to help out you and your family part time. I have 5+ years of experience with children and babies of all ages through nannying, teaching swim lessons , and working at a waterpark. I am responsible, reliable, and flexible to fit your needs. I am trained in CPR...
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Danielle G.

Creative Individual Looking For Babysitting Or Nanny Opportunities

Eliot, ME

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I received my Masters in Human Development from University of Maine in 2019. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. I love cats, dogs, and all other animals. More than willing to bring arts and crafts projects if asked. I love reading books before bed time, preparing dinner and spending time with...

Kelly G. says "Danielle was our go-to babysitter for a year and a half until she moved for school. We miss all her dearly. I have two daughters, ages 9 and 2, and they...

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Kari R.

4th Grade Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Looking for 10-20 hours per week for Summer 2025. During summer 2023 I worked for a stay at home mom with 5-month-old twins and summer 2024 I worked for a family with a 4-month-old who were transitioning back to work/work from home. Also happy to help with date night! I am a 4th grade teacher and staying with my moms place...

Care Member says "Kari was wonderful with our 5 month old daughter! It was our first experience with a sitter and Kari was extremely personable and incredibly patient...

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Josephine D.

Responsible & Creative Babysitter/Pet sitter

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Josephine! I come from a big family and have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I recently relocated to Somersworth, New Hampshire. For the last 4 years I have been working in the daycare industry. My experience ranges from working with newborns to preschool-age children. Before working...

Eugenia U. says "Josie was an amazing nanny for our 1-year-old daughter. She was patient, kind, and flexible to accommodate her evolving schedule. Josie was also...

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Madla W.

Madla

Barrington, NH

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Madla. I am a 22-year-old recent college graduate and am looking for a fun and worthwhile job. I have lots of experience working with kids from ages 3 and up. I started working in child care when I was 16 at my town's summer day camp. Then when COVID hit I switched to private nannying with a 4 & 8-year-old...

Care Member says "Madla is great! Fun, smart, artistic, worldly, punctual. "

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Zoe M.

Weekday Caregiver Available

Barrington, NH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! While living in Savannah, GA after graduating college I was a nanny for two different lovely families. After that I moved back to Rhode Island where I'm from and became a full time nanny for an amazing family with two wonderful girls for three years. I'm currently living in Barrington, NH and would love to fine a right...

Sony A. says "I loved working with Zoe! And my house was picked up when I returned, so that was a super awesome bonus. I am definitely going to be calling Zoe again!"

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Shalyn B.

Berwick, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Shalyn! I have six years of experience caring for children ages 1-11, as well as experience supporting seniors in healthcare settings. I love creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where kids can grow and thrive. I've started college and hold First Aid and CPR certifications. I am patient, dependable, and...

Selena P. says "Shalyn helped us with my son for a short time before he went to full days of school. She's very dependable and punctual. She got along great with my 4.5...

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Grace M.

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I've always had a deep-seated passion for nurturing children's growth and development, and my 12 years of childcare experience have only solidified my commitment. As a patient, friendly, and certified teacher, I find immense joy in fostering a safe, nurturing environment where children can blossom. My expertise lies in caring...

Andrea A. says "Grace is amazing!! She was our sitter for a 10 & 7 year old for two years. Excellent help with homework and tutoring. She's always dependable and on time...

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Gillian F.

Durham, NH

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My full time job is a child life specialist in an emergency department, helping ease stress and anxiety for children and families in the healthcare setting through developmentally appropriate play, preparation, procedural support and therapeutic activities. I work (3)12hr shifts and I'm looking to fill some of my free time. I...

Jaime O. says "Gillian is amazing. My girls love spending time with her. She is punctual, responsive, easy to talk with, and is great with kids. She keeps up with my...

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Margaret J.

Loving And Nurturing Nanny Looking Forward To Caring For Your Child!

Barrington, NH

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom to two great boys 16 and 13. About five years ago I was lucky enough to leave behind my dental assisting career of 20 years and take care of them full-time. Three years ago I became a part time teacher's assistant for a local preschool, which I continued (and loved!) for two years. Unfortunately, we lost our classroom...

Amy B. says "Meg is awesome! My husband and I trust her whole heartedly with our newborn and always know she is taken care of. Well worth bringing her to Meg over some...

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Rachel R.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Lee, NH

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Care Member says "Rachel is absolutely fantastic with all ages of children. She began babysitting our children in elementary school and continued until they were in their...

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Maddy G.

Rollinsford, NH

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Maddy, and I bring nearly 9 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I began my journey in my freshman year of high school, providing part-time date night care for a family with two children under the age of 10. I recently graduated with an associate's degree in behavioral health and am currently...

Robert O. says "Maddy babysat for our 15-month old while we were at a wedding. She was fantastic--responsive to messages ahead of time, happy to follow our routine for...

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Sadie A.

Durham, NH

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Sadie! I am a hotel and hospitality management major at UNH. I can be described as hardworking, kind, and funny. I've been babysitting for years and have spent the past two caring for a wonderful family with two special needs children. I have lots of experience with kids on the spectrum and children of all ages....
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Lauren H.

Nice To Meet You :)

Durham, NH

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Lauren and I am 21 years old and currently studying Communication Sciences and Disorders at UNH! I am working towards a career in Early Intervention and while in New Hampshire I work in an infant class at the Child Study and Development Center, which focuses on care-giving curriculum. I am very comfortable working...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.70/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, NH

Babysitters in Dover, NH are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Danielle G.

Danielle was our go-to babysitter for a year and a half until she moved for school. We miss all her dearly. I have two daughters, ages 9 and...

- Kelly G.

Kari R.

Kari was wonderful with our 5 month old daughter! It was our first experience with a sitter and Kari was extremely personable and...

- Care member

Josephine D.

Josie was an amazing nanny for our 1-year-old daughter. She was patient, kind, and flexible to accommodate her evolving schedule. Josie was...

- Eugenia U.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dover, NH:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dover, NH 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 27 babysitters in Dover, NH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Dover, NH babysitters on Care.com is $21.70 per hour as of October 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 Dover, NH 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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