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Marisa G.

My Name Is Marisa And I Am Currently A Dietetic Intern At Duke University For The Next 6 Months!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as positive, energetic, and encouraging! I'm looking for a job that is flexible around my internship schedule and that can accommodate my life as a student. I started working with kids when I was a lifeguard at a summer camp. I had the opportunity to work a number of kids at a time ranging from ages...

Amber B. says "Marisa is an outstanding sitter. I have three energetic boys who love to push the limits but she handles things with structure and clear expectations. She...

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Chanell D.

Durham, NC

4.5(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I enjoy teaching kids how to be creative with arts and crafts while learning and taking part in outdoor activities to promote physical health. Helping them build self-esteem and be an emotional support system. Providing general guidance and a proper example. Ensuring the well-being and safety of kids at all times! I've worked...

Austin D. says "Chanell was awesome. Made my 1.5 year old feel at ease and supported-he couldn't have cared less that we were going to work when "Nell" was there. She...

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Rohina S.

Occasional/ Date Night - Kind/ Patient Sitter With Teaching Experience/ SEL -

Durham, NC

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Rohina has been the most incredible, loving, caring and wonderful nanny to our sweet 1 yr old daughter. She became our nanny when our daughter was 6...

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Maria M.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, I am Claudia, (I go by my middle name), I am originally from Colombia, fluent in English and Spanish. I am very fortunate to have a mother that taught us the importance of knowing other cultures and languages, I went to law school in my country, I came to the US in 2000, got married and had a daughter that inspires me...

Erin B. says "Claudia is truly exceptional. Even though she only watches our 2 year old son occasionally, she is the only sitter he is always excited to see. She is fun...

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Liby C.

Liby, 39 Years Old Cosmetology Student

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Liby, l'm from Brazil, l'm 40, married to an American veteran navy. I moved to Durham 3 years ago. I'm graduated in Companies Administration. l'm in my last semester of college Cosmetology program at Durham Technical Community College. I have a lot of experience with caregiver, and nanny. I used to work as a...

Kenneth T. says "Liby was wonderful..! We had an family emergency to come up and Liby was able to coordinate and schedule time to babysit within 12 hrs. As this was our...

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Davi C.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm Davi! I have over 8 years of experience doing childcare and education work in both Durham and Asheville, NC. I am caregiver positions and odd jobs in the Durham area. I've worked closely with infants, toddlers, and older children. I am playful and energetic, and prefer to be engaged with kids rather than supervising...

Molly S. says "Davi has been a very reliable babysitter for our kids. She is creative and fun and always planning interesting activities for when she comes over. The kids...

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Megan Y.

Experienced Sitter And Full Time Laughter

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Megan and I am passionate about teaching. I graduated from Cornerstone University with a Bachelors in Education, and went straight to teaching. I have taught in K, 1 and 2, both public and private schools. After seven years of teaching, I decided to leave the classroom and help individualize student learning-through...

Katy C. says "Megan is the best when it comes to teaching kiddos. She is patient, energetic and most importantly she loves to have fun! My son I. always looks forward to...

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Chinwendu A.

Calm And Nurturing Night Nanny Who Loves Learning, Crafts, And Staying Active

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Chinwendu ( chee- way- indu). I am a 2022 graduate of the UNC at Chapel Hill. I became a full time nanny at the beginning of 2023. In that year I primarily cared for children under 1-year-old, but I have years of experience caring for children of all ages in various settings e. g. daycare, Sunday school, team...

Care Member says "She was fantastic with our 6-month old!! Very comfortable with infants and knows exactly what to do. Had a great day with her and she is well-organized,...

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Cari H.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Cari and I live in Durham! I teach second grade in Cary, and have been working with kiddos since I was 15! I am looking to help out a family during the remainder of the summer!

Rhonda R. says "Beautiful young lady with a heart full of kindness, compassion and love. My children adore her and so do their parents. She brings joy to every...

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Janaye S.

Let's Play To Learn

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. I have 2 teens and a 7-year-old that I enjoy being around and creating memories with. Before my own children, I loved reading books but as many parents know, reading for hours on end is a luxury of time many don't have. I still love reading just can't indulge as much as I...

Care Member says "Janaye was just great! She came in to our home like she was a part of us with no hesitation. Our two boys absolutely loved her energy, kindness and...

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Sandrine I.

Outgoing And Productive Sitter

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Sandrine, nice to meet you. I am excited to watch/ care for your babies. I worked at a daycare for 2 years working mostly with school age kids, but also toddlers and infants. I am outgoing and a people person. I love kids and I am a natural at entertaining them, there is never a dull moment with me. In addition...

Angel M. says "My girls and I hired her for a short period of time. She was the first person I used on this site and she eased my worries. Very professional. Great with...

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Mckenna P.

Summer Caregiver/nanny

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I am an elementary school teacher in Durham County looking to help during the summer! I absolutely love my job, and working with children is my passion. My oldest sister has three children, a 9-year-old and 5-year-old twins, who are my whole world. I am background checked through the county and finger printed for my job :)

Care Member says "McKenna is an AMAZING babysitter! She took care of my 2 kids all summer (3 year old and 8 year old) and was very attentive, fun, and engaging. My kids...

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Elena P.

Compassionate Childcare Provider

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a formally trained clinical social worker and childcare provider. I work part time in environmental education and also on creative projects (pottery, writing). I love to spend time outside, read books, and spark creativity with kiddos. Prior to graduate school, I provided care for an infant and a toddler for a year. I have...

Care Member says "Nina is a thoughtful, patient, and creative caregiver. She stepped in to care for our two kids (3 and 5) when they were suddenly home from...

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Samoine S.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Samoine and I have 5+ years experience in child care. I have worked in daycares as a infant and toddler teacher. I have been a nanny for multiple families and I have lot of experience dealing with multiple children at once. I love children, I love teaching them new things and I love to see them grow as a person. I am...

Erica S. says "Samoine was a nanny to our 3 and 8 year olds for about 10 months. She was so patient, kind, and warm with the kids. Our youngest spent the most time with...

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Inga C.

Fun-loving Care Provider Looking For Full Time Opportunity

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
I have been a childcare provider for children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I started with infant care and spent 3 years in the area. Two-year-olds are my favorite age group. I find it very exciting to witness children learning and growing so quickly! I always try to encourage independence and creativity. I find it important for...

Marisa B. says "Inga has been working with us for two months and has formed a great bond with our 15 month old daughter I. She is very engaging and interactive with I. -...

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Joseph K.

Wild Fungi (Fun Guy)

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I am an avid naturalist who has been working with children for over a decade. I routinely work with children on their naturalist and bushcrafting skills. I am particularly passionate about teaching about plant identification, mushroom identification, and foraging. I can also teach your child about fire tending, free-form basket...

Daniel T. says "If you are looking for a gentle and wise soul, look no further than Joe. He has provided child care for my family for many years as a counselor; he...

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Asia M.

Part-time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Asia! I am a UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education alumna that currently works with students with disabilities full-time. I'm searching for additional work to supplement my current role on weekday evenings after 5 p.m. and Saturdays. Feel free to message me if I sound like a good fit! I dedicated the over five...

Care Member says "Asia took care of my 7 yr old non-verbal autistic grandchild on several occasions. She was punctual, communicated via text and very easy to work with....

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Andrea N.

Creator Of Fun Monents

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hello, I am Andrea, I am a social communicator and I am also a nanny. To be honest, I really enjoy spending time with children, I love understanding them and knowing what they like to do. I have experience with all ages, because I started working with kids more than six years ago, when I knew that in my free time I could...

Care Member says "Andrea was amazing she spent some time with my son today on his birthday and she took him out to a playhouse and went to get him food . She was very...

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Gennie K.

Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny With Many Certifications

Durham, NC

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, I am a 35-year-old young lady with a great passion for making a difference in children's lives. I have experience working with children from newborn to 14 years of age in schools and child care centers. I also have experience as a nanny. I am very flexible with being a nanny or last minute sitter . I was previously a lead...
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Kasey P.

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver

Durham, NC

from
$8/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Experience (5+years) in residential services with children aged 4-18. Currently CPR and first-aid certified. Previous nanny experience and additional experience in church daycare and after school care.
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  • 220 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.28/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Babysitters in Durham, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 192 reviews of the 220 listed babysitters

Marisa G.

Marisa is an outstanding sitter. I have three energetic boys who love to push the limits but she handles things with structure and clear...

- Amber B.

Chanell D.

Chanell was awesome. Made my 1.5 year old feel at ease and supported-he couldn't have cared less that we were going to work when "Nell" was...

- Austin D.

Rohina S.

Rohina has been the most incredible, loving, caring and wonderful nanny to our sweet 1 yr old daughter. She became our nanny when our...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Durham, NC:

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 220 babysitters in Durham, NC 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.

The average rate for Durham, NC babysitters on Care.com is $19.28 per hour as of July 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 Durham, NC 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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