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529 babysitters are listed in Durham, NC
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Durham, NC
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a 40-year-old fullly vaccinated nanny with more than 20 years experience working with children. I relocated to Durham, NC in July 2020 and then moved to Apex in 2022. In 2005 I graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana where I took classes in Early Childhood Education. Upon...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily worked for a family across the street from where we live. My children often played with the kids she watched. Emily is kind and always welcomed my children for playdates. If I was ever in a jam, she offered to help out with my kids too. They always felt...
Jenny F.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents : ) My name is Mia and I am somewhat new to the Durham area. I came here to start my first nursing position at Duke University Hospital. I work in the special care nursery and I love it!
I have spent close to 18 years taking care of little ones. I started in my church nursery at 11 years old and went on to be a...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mia was amazing with my 20 month old! I'm so sad she moved away because she was such a perfect fit and my daughter loved her. Mia was always punctual, reliable, and I didn't have to worry about a thing while my daughter was in her care while I was at work. I highly...
Jennifer H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Andrew. I am 22 years old and a recent graduate of Furman University. I currently attend UNC-CH where I am pursuing a Master's of Social Work degree. Most recently, I babysat 5 days/week for several families over the summer. I also have clinical and practical experience working with kids with austin's, ADHD,...
Andrew can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrew has been wonderful. Dependable, caring, and wonderful, even with our son with special needs. I wish I could keep him as our secret kid whisperer, but we are proud of him for starting grad school!"
Scott M.
5.0
(1)
I'm a musician who has worked in childcare for 15 years. I'm passionate about education, the arts, nature, disability, trauma-informed care, and I'm down to participate in any kind of parent-sanctioned fun!
Deborah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Deborah has provided excellent care for my one year old Juniper, paying close attention to her needs, her stage of development, and her unique personality. Juniper always loves seeing Deborah, visibly getting excited when she comes over to babysit. Deborah also has...
Ingrid K.
Lian F.
Durham, NC
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter Available With Extensive Experience With Children Under 5
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I just finished my MPH in Maternal & Child Health at UNC after 4 years of work in Pediatric Newborn Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. I love working with & caring for children, and building relationships with them as they learn and grow, especially in the infant stage as they are discovering their world. I'm currently...
Lian can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We only had Lian as a sitter for a couple months but as I listened to her credentials I became aware that she was probably more qualified than me to watch my child. Lian did a great job of being playful with our kids and keeping them both happy, not a small feat....
Justin K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, Currently, looking for a full-time summer position. I am available June-August. I am the Director of After School program during the school year. I have 10 years of experience in childcare. I enjoy crafts, story-telling, watching movies, and extracurricular play. The best part of child care is putting smiles on the faces...
Jaydee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is wonderful with children."
Rodney W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experienced in kids all ages New Born - Teens
I'm comfortable with pets
Non-Smoker
I'm Bilingual. (Spanish)
I have a flexible schedule.
Have my own vehicle.
Mirriam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Mirriam has been an excellent help to my family and our two girls. She helped care for the children and she helped clean the living area and kitchen when we asked. She even helped me with a decorating project! She is so genuinely kind to my girls: reading with...
Monica B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with errands, carpool, crafts, swimming supervision, travel, remote learning.
Was a private tutor for two years and a teacher with Mathnasium for one. My undergrad degrees are in genetics and statistics and I'm currently a PhD candidate at Duke in the genetics department.
Lived with...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison arrived early, has excellent communication skills, and was wonderful with my child. Would recommend without reservation."
Lydia M.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Trisha and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Boston University with a degree in Psychology, and I work as a lab manager for two different developmental psychology labs at UC-San Diego.
Update: I am now only available for weekends (anytime) or evenings on the weekdays. Thank you!
I have tons of experience...
Trisha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"What an amazing young lady. She is always early and our daughter loves her. She is always available in a tight jam and she isn't a pushover so bed time means bed time. Trisha is most definitely our go to girl. "
Nicole And Mike L.
5.0
(1)
I would love to help you and your family out and am currently looking for one-time placements, with potential availability for reoccurring jobs. I have experience with children from 5months-14 years old and am comfortable with all ages! I have a bachelors degree and can provide my own transportation. Kindly, reach out regarding...
Roxanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"I hired Roxanne to babysit for my 3 girls, ages 3, 3, and 6. They immediately took to her (and so did I) and she was so wonderful with them. We love her so much that she was our go-to babysitter anytime we needed help. Unfortunately, she moved out of town from us...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm from Venezuela, Spanish speaking, learning to speak English.
I have been working as nanny in Raleigh since 2019, I have very good references, I consider myself an expert with newborns and toddlers.
I know about BLW method, I support breastfeeding and I know all about it, I also support respectful parenting and I'm a...
Nataly can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nataly cared for our kids full-time for over a year. She is dependable, caring, and created a lot of fun and variety for the kids, especially with crafts and painting! I always felt she took care of other kids like they were her own. I would recommend her to...
Janelle G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
(currently only available for occasional help)
Hello! My name is Chelsea. I'm 32 years old and have babysat off and one since I was 15. I typically care for children four years and older. I am happy to prepare meals and do light chores while babysitting. My availability is subject to change, but I can typically be available in...
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It has been an absolute delight to get to know Chelsea. She is so friendly, kind, warm and attentive with our children.
As a reading tutor, she is patient and thorough and always tweaking the lesson plan to meet our daughter's needs. Chelsea comes on time, well...
Aviva E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for about 13 years. I have always had a love for babies and children of all ages. Whether they are not yet walking or eager for activity I am available for every stage of childhood. I worked in a preschool department as an assistant teacher at my church for a year and am an aunt of 3 under the age...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Elizabeth took the job on short notice, showed up on time, and did a wonderful job with our toddler, who loved her! Would definitely hire again."
Nick C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm currently available as an occasional weekend or evening sitter. I've been a full time nanny for 5 years, working with children and youth ranging in age from newborns to high schoolers. I'm CPR and first aid certified, and I have an associates degree from Durham Technical Community College in early...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was a part-time nanny for our 3 year old this spring (and sometimes our 3rd grader). We have nothing but great things to say! She was always on time and reliable. She spent hours outside playing in the backyard and going on walks with our adventurous and...
Erica S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a self-employed mom with two amazing boys, ages 13 and 10. My family and I moved to Durham from Kauai, HI in 2018. I have a degree in Health Information Management, though my true passion has always been nurturing kiddos and providing non-judgemental support to parents while in that role.
We LOVE creative entertainment!...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is wonderful! She really connected with our kids and was dependable, responsive, and easy for us to work with. She is calm, patient, and manages her care giving with great grace. Her boys are a joy. I highly recommend her!"
Aubrey W.
Rohina S.
Durham, NC
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional/ Date Night - Kind/ Patient Sitter With Teaching Experience/ SEL -
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Aspiring children's author with over seven years of experience in teaching elementary school and a graduate degree in child education. Moving on from the school environment, to work with children in a more natural/ comfortable environment for them, their home.
I connect with children in their full humanity, love taking care of...
Rohina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rohina is a wonderful person, carer and childhood educator. She has taken tremendous care of our kids, loves reading books with them, is kind and considerate to a fault. I could not recommend her highly enough. "
Care member
4.9
(35)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified elementary school teacher . I taught in the public school system for the past two years. I am looking for weekend and date night babysitting at this time . I love working with kids and I look forward to meeting you and your family !! I just moved to the triangle area and I am looking to find some new families !!
Racheal can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Racheal has a kind demeanor that my baby loved! He loved playing with her and was asleep right on schedule! My husband and I were able to enjoy date night worry free."
Ashley P.
5.0
(24)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced early childhood professional, with an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working in a large childcare facilities and also working privately with individual families. I have provided childcare needs for multiple families met through Care. com and for many of my family members and...
Evonna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Evonna came to our rescue for back-up babysitting on several occasions, for our then four-month old and four-year old. She was amazing at setting limits and having the kids follow the rules and routines, without being too strict or at all harsh. She was warm and...
emily E.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I taught K-2nd grade for 7 years in both public and private schools. I have tutored since 2008, I LOVE working with kids and have a passion for it. I tutor Monday-Thursday for children grades K-7, and am accepting new students for the summer.
I tutor in all subjects, but my favorite three areas are math, reading, and study...
5.0
"Megan has taught, tutored, and coached my 2 girls. She was my oldest daughter's first grade Teacher and 2 years later my youngest daughter's second grade teacher. She has also done (and still does) after school tutoring and Volleyball lessons for our girls. She...
Chuck H.
Jalyn H.
Durham, NC
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.8
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am a kind caring college student who is looking for work while on break. I have 3 years of experience with kids ages 4 to 13. I am wiling to learn how to care for kids that are younger. I can help with Grocery Shopping and Errands and after school pick-up. I look forward to building a relationship any kid that I come in...
Jalyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaylin is very calm, patient, engaging and observant. She made sure to always take my son outside for adventures and to also keep him safe. My son is weary of new people and he took to get immediately. I always came home to a clean house and a happy kid and she...
Brittany D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Durham, NC
Emily S.
5.0
Emily was an excellent nanny. She was reliable, communicative, easy-going and clear with expectations. She came through for our family on multiple occasions and was a wonderful nanny during the 7 months she was with us. I highly recommend her! We hope to continue working with her for occasional...
- Care member
Mia D.
5.0
Mia is reliable, and so kind and playful with my 18 month old boy! Highly recommend!
- Christina S.
Andrew W.
5.0
Andrew has been wonderful. Dependable, caring, and wonderful, even with our son with special needs. I wish I could keep him as our secret kid whisperer, but we are proud of him for starting grad school!
- Scott M.
Deborah R.
5.0
Deborah has provided excellent care for my one year old Juniper, paying close attention to her needs, her stage of development, and her unique personality. Juniper always loves seeing Deborah, visibly getting excited when she comes over to babysit. Deborah also has ample experience with childcare at...
- Ingrid K.
Lian F.
5.0
We only had Lian as a sitter for a couple months but as I listened to her credentials I became aware that she was probably more qualified than me to watch my child. Lian did a great job of being playful with our kids and keeping them both happy, not a small feat. Would've loved to keep her as a...
- Justin K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Durham, NC:
How can I find a Durham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Durham, NC 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 529 babysitters in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC?
The average rate for Durham, NC babysitters on Care.com is $18.19 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 Durham, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Durham, NC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 328 reviews of the 529 listed babysitters.