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Hayley W.

Durham, NH

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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for helping kids learn and grow. With seven years of experience, I've witnessed the positive impact I can make on their lives. As a patient and creative individual, I strive to provide a warm and stimulating environment for children to thrive. My approach involves encouraging...
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Zaina N.

Durham, NH

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I'm a new childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My calm, friendly, and creative nature allows me to connect with children and create a nurturing and stimulating environment. With one year of experience and a background in early childhood education, I'm well-equipped to provide a safe and...
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Katherine D.

Durham, NH

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Katherine. I'm 19 years old and currently studying Biology at the University of New Hampshire. I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants just a few months old to middle schoolers. I'm comfortable watching up to three kids at a time and I'm also great with pets. I'm CPR certified,...
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Ally K.

Part-time Babysitter

Durham, NH

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi everyone! My name is Ally and I'm looking for a part-time summer job to help out a family! I work during the school year as a school-based occupational therapist for students ranging from preschool age-8th grade. I have many years of experience caring for and working with children of all ages! I love to have fun and love to...
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Regina S.

With Babysitting Experience

Durham, NH

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. and have worked with children and youth in multiple capacities. I am currently an ESL high school teachers for grades 8-12 at a public high school. I have worked in public schools for 5 years. I also work a summer camp during the summer for children grades 1-7. I have also...
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Hope C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Durham, NH

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
Hi My name is Hope! I am currently studying at the University of New Hampshire. I am CPR certified and currently on the path to becoming a teacher. I have always loved working with kids, and that is part of the reason why I want to become a teacher. Some courses that I have taken that has helped me in my education but also in...
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Lexi G.

ISO Nannying Position

Durham, NH

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hi everyone!! I'm a senior animal science student at UNH. I've been a nanny since the start of college, but my babysitting journey started around the age of 14. I have experience with all ages and am comfortable with up to 3-4 kids. I have reliable transportation, I can help out with anything that you need including laundry,...
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Reese K.

Hi Mu Name Is Reese! I Am A UNH Sophomore And I Am 20 Years Old:)

Durham, NH

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I like working with kids because I always grew up around them. I baby sat consistently for a family of four for the past 8 years, and worked as a summer camp counselor! I love forming a friendship with children and being a role model they trust and look up to. Also, as a psychology major with a focus on child development, it is...
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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Grace M.

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Lindsay J.

Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Dover, NH

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Over 15 years experience with children ages 2 to 10 years old. Provisional Behavioral Health Professional certificate. I have two part-time jobs and are looking for flexible, one-off evening and weekend jobs to supplement my income. Substitute teaching experience, patient, and fun!

Emily L. says "Linds was prompt and communicative. She offered to do a video call when we first got in touch and was warm and pleasant. Although it was last minute, she...

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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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Jacqueline C.

Seasoned And Flexible Nanny/Babysitter Available Part Time

Portsmouth, NH

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I have many years of experience working with children from newborns to adolescents. While raising my own 3 children, I ran an in home daycare for 6 years. After my youngest daughter went off to school I went to work teaching preschool and worked there until I was offered the position as an adolescent counselor. I was employed...

Pamela C. says "Jacqui is dependable, organized ,enthusiastic individual. She is supportive , giving and sensitive to others needs. Always has a smile."

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Ava M.

Nurturing Sitter And Caregiver

Epping, NH

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I have worked in Early Childcare for a little over three years at Seedlings Early Learning Center. I'm experienced with infants as young as 2 months as well as toddlers. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and have completed an array child care training courses. I love caring for children, am able to clean around the home,...

Savannah H. says "Ava has been AMAZING with our five month old. She's reliable, patient, knowledgeable; we couldn't have asked for a better Nanny!"

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Kyra K.

Kittery, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hi :) my name is Kyra and I'm currently living in Kittery Maine. I'm from the seacoast area and I grew up nannying

Ronja E. says "Kyra was great with our 9 month old daughter! Besides taking care of our daughter she helped with grocery runs and meal preparation. We stopped using her...

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Maggie C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Greenland, NH

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a passion for working with children and have had the opportunity to care for them for the last 10 years. Over the last decade I have cared for families as both a nanny, regular babysitter, as well as a one time babysitter. I have experience with children from all ages as well as multiples and children with special needs.
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Elsa B.

Fun And Reliable

Kittery, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Spending time with children is incredibly rewarding and enjoyable in many ways. I am married and reside in Kittery, Maine. I have worked with families in Boston, Exeter, Portsmouth, Stratham, Kittery, and York, Maine. I am experienced in caring for both infants and toddlers. Caring for young ones feels less like a job to me and...

Care Member says "We hired Elsa to look after our 1.5 yr old so we could attend a wedding. She was amazing with our son for the day and evening. We felt really at ease...

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Danielle G.

Creative Individual Looking For Babysitting Or Nanny Opportunities

Eliot, ME

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Margaret J.

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

Barrington, NH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kari R.

4th Grade Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.64/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Durham, NH

Babysitters in Durham, NH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Maddy G.

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...

- Robert O.

Grace M.

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...

- Andrea A.

Lindsay J.

Linds was prompt and communicative. She offered to do a video call when we first got in touch and was warm and pleasant. Although it was...

- Emily L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Durham, NH:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Durham, 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 28 babysitters in Durham, NH on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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, NH babysitters on Care.com is $18.64 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 Durham, 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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