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60 babysitters are listed in Jamestown, RI
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Jamestown, RI
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Alex and here is a bit about me:
-I just graduated college with my degree in nutrition
-I work part-time as a health coach
-I have been babysitting and dog sitting for almost 10 years
-I absolutely love kids. I have a niece and two nephews (4yr, 6mo, 2mo) who I am with almost every day.
-I have reliable...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Alex was so great with my two young children. She was always prepared with great ideas on how to keep them entertained and having fun. My kids love her and always want her to come babysit! She is great!!"
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Karen W.
Jamestown, RI
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Empty-Nest Mom Looking for Kids to Have a Fun Summer Adventure
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of super fun 18-year-old daughter who just finished her freshman year of college and I miss having her around. Since I'm not working for the summer I thought it would be fun to do something with kids and at the same time lend a hand to a busy family. Our house was the one where the neighborhood kids hung out and...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen watched my 4 children, aged 7, 5, and 3 year old twins from mid-March 2013 approximately 30 hours a week until mid-October. She is a fabulous caregiver. We had to let her go because of a personal change in our personal life, but we still call on her for...
Erika W.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lauren! I recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2021 with a B. A. in Psychology and a B. S. in Communicative Disorders! I enjoy working out and running in my free time. In high school, I participated in a preschool program throughout all my four years, where I was paired with children ages 3 to...
Lauren can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Multilingual (English, Spanish, French) babysitter with 5 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, household helper and camp counselor. Red Cross CPR-trained, including infant CPR. I have a car, am a strong swimmer, and love to adventure outside with kids!
Agatha can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a fully trained and licensed Montessori teacher and currently work with children ages 3-6 y/o. I have 4 years of experience as a Pre-school teacher and hold a BFA from the Savannah College of Design as well as an Early Childhood Certificate from CCRI.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Help children learn to read more easily and speak better English, grammar issues and pronunciation, through phonics practice and reading out loud.
I'm a Care.com childcare provider whose previous jobs included housekeeping. This started as a supplemental income when I was laid off, but I find that I like this much more than being stuck behind a desk all day in a crazy real estate firm; less stress, more fun. I seem to find moms that are in a bit of a bind and need some...
I used to help my grandparents out with shopping, light housekeeping, errands, getting out of the house for a ride or lunch, bills, meals, doctor visits and company. They were always the ones that would do for others and when they started to have health problems and needed the help, I was glad I could do it for them. They always...
Karen can also help with: Visiting physician, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
I can provide animal sitting within your own home. Have grown up with animals around me my entire life and currently have two dogs and two cats at my family house who I love and care for. I have regularly watch my family members' dogs and exotic animals for over a week at a time since I turned 16 and had a car.
Isabelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Alexandra C.
Jamestown, RI
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello everyone! Please reach out if you need any support with random errands! I am happy to help!! :)
Alexandra C.
Jamestown, RI
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been pet sitting for about 8 years now and had a childhood dog my whole life (he just passed). He was special needs (partly deaf and blind and in a wheelchair) so I have experience with dogs who need some extra care.
Isabelle P.
Jamestown, RI
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Isabelle, and I have loved working with, and caring for kids since I could remember. At a young age, after school I volunteered at a Learning Center with the owner. We worked primarily in the infant room to feed, care, and watch over the little ones, I would also venture out into the toddler and preschool areas to...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Karen W.
Jamestown, RI
$15-40/hr
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I had to give our dog to relative in Florida when we sold our house a couple of years ago and moved into an apartment. I miss having her around, she was a good companion and guard dog. She was a medium size mutt (50 lbs.) from Potter's Animal League- she was a challenge to train but a couple of classes and a lot of persistence...
Karen can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
Jack T.
Jamestown, RI
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as calculated, professional, and caring
I like working with kids because I find that I am able to connect with kids at my job, easier than most of my coworkers.
I'm looking for a job that supports me in being able to go to school and to achieve my short-term goals.
I started working with kids in...
Moira B.
Newport, RI
$17-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
5+ years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. 2 summers working as EEC Teaching Assistant for infants and toddlers. Experience teaching young kids how to ice skate!
Moira can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was great with communication and arrived on time. Really helped us out for a weekend with our fussy baby in a hotel room. Would hire her again if we were not across the country. "
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a school counselor and family therapist who has been an active babysitter and nanny for the last 16 years. I have experience with children, ages 6 weeks-15 years. I have previously held several full-time summer nannying positions as well as regular babysitting jobs for local families, many of which I have connected with...
Mae can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mae watched our three kids when we were in Rhode Island for a wedding and everything went perfectly smoothly. She was communicative and we had no issues at all. "
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Colleen F.
Newport, RI
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Colleen and I am 26 years old. I am new to the Newport area, but spent the last 2 years as a reliable, go to, date night sitter for 5+ families. I am looking for any type of babysitting jobs during the evenings or weekends.
I am the youngest of four children, and while I'm now 26 years old, I still...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen was very professional. She showed up promptly and communicated well with us. She engaged our daughter in a fantastic way upon meeting her and they became fast friends!"
Victor S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sara I'm 30 years old and a full time single mom to three boys. I have an extensive background working with children of all ages in different environments. I have been a babysitter, a nanny, a volunteer at an elementary school and also a lead teacher on a military installation. Since I'm a stay at home mom I would...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sara and her daughter are so sweet! My daughter is going through separation anxiety and she was happy when I left and happy when I got back which does not happen often with sitters! She arrived early and was very attentive! Absolutely looking forward to having Sara...
Lissett H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Shannon and I am 38 years old. I have more than 20 years of experience in child care and 2 years of college studying Early Childhood Education. I have experience in twins and watching multiple children at once. I did help my sister raise her 4 children until they got old enough to were they no longer needed...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Annie and I am a Rhode Island native. I have over 10 years of experience caring for different families around the area. I enjoy many different activities including playing tennis, yoga, baking and arts n crafts. I can help out with chores around the house and errands that need to be run! Most importantly I love having...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Annie did a great job watching our two toddlers one day so far. She was punctual, professional, and fun! Looking forward to the next time."
Victoria L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jamestown, RI
Alexandra C.
5.0
Alex was so great with my two young children. She was always prepared with great ideas on how to keep them entertained and having fun. My kids love her and always want her to come babysit! She is great!!
- Care member
Karen W.
5.0
Karen watched my 4 children, aged 7, 5, and 3 year old twins from mid-March 2013 approximately 30 hours a week until mid-October. She is a fabulous caregiver. We had to let her go because of a personal change in our personal life, but we still call on her for babysitting. We give her our highest...
- Erika W.
Moira B.
5.0
She was great with communication and arrived on time. Really helped us out for a weekend with our fussy baby in a hotel room. Would hire her again if we were not across the country.
- Care member
Mae N.
5.0
Mae watched our three kids when we were in Rhode Island for a wedding and everything went perfectly smoothly. She was communicative and we had no issues at all.
- Care member
Colleen F.
5.0
Colleen was very professional. She showed up promptly and communicated well with us. She engaged our daughter in a fantastic way upon meeting her and they became fast friends!
- Victor S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Jamestown, RI:
How can I find a Jamestown babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Jamestown, RI 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 14 babysitters in Jamestown, RI 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Jamestown, RI?
The average rate for Jamestown, RI babysitters on Care.com is $17.29 per hour as of April 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 Jamestown, RI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Jamestown, RI 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.