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60 babysitters are listed in Jamestown, RI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Jamestown, RI
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I found Karen on this website and she took care of my kids (4 & 9 yrs.) while I finished up nursing school last year. She has a lot of energy and kept my very energetic (hyper!) kids very busy. She is very reliable and prompt and flexible and my kids loved her. She...
Laura H.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Louisa W.
Jamestown, RI
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was in middle school and have spent summers in the past working with children at an arts center teaching crafts, teaching 4-6-year-olds how to sail, and as a beach lifeguard.
Louisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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: Transportation, visiting physician, light cleaning, meal prep, 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 sitting, pet walking
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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...
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been studying in London for the last month at the LSE and I will be home in Rhode Island July 9 to August 28! During the school year I attend Boston College. I'm a responsible, patient, and kind babysitter. I have experience caring for children of all ages and I'm comfortable with meal prep, bedtime routines, and...
5.0
"We have a 6 year old and baby Maya is amazing with both of them! She has been babysitting them for date night/ ect for 6 months. We love her!!"
Blakely P.
Lily D.
Newport, RI
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a huge family of different ages. I love kids and always helped my mom around the house with groceries, cleaning, and food prep. I currently have 5 dogs so I am comfortable around any pets! I have experience working at YMCA summer camps and babysitting for family friends. I can help with whatever needed to make your...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lily is wonderful with my three children. She is always on time and reliable. My kids LOVE her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lauren and I am senior in the Elementary Education program at the University of Rhode Island, with a psychology minor and my middle level certificate, with a focus on the Science content area. This spring semester I am full time student teaching in a first grade classroom, and I will be certified in may. I am...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Moira B.
Newport, RI
$15-20/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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had a wedding in Rhode Island and flying out from Nevada. Mae watched our 2 month old on Friday and Saturday night! She was available to talk at anytime leading up to our trip and was very communicative. It was our first time using care.com and we were...
Naomi B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic creative who loves spending time with kids. I have experience watching kids from toddlers to older children. I have done at home care for kids as well as volunteer work both in the nursery and classroom at my local church. Also very helpful with any at home needs like trash, dishes, laundry, vacuuming, cleaning...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"She is so great with the kids! She plays with them, has a wonderful personality, and they look forward to her coming- literally like bye mom!
She is the only person besides family that I have trusted with the (twins 4y/o) and I am so glad she has entered our...
Samantha M.
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jamestown, RI
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.
Maya S.
5.0
We have a 6 year old and baby Maya is amazing with both of them! She has been babysitting them for date night/ ect for 6 months. We love her!!
- Blakely P.
Lily D.
5.0
Lily is great! She’s kind, reliable, and my kids had a great time with her.
- Care member
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
Annie V.
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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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 12 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 $16.75 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 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.