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Hennessy C.

Lincoln, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I can't think of a time in my life where I wasn't surrounded by children, I absolutely love working with them and teaching them new things. I also have 6 years paid babysitting experience. In addition I've babysat children of all ages, and I am a very flexible, responsible, reliable and hardworking babysitter. I also worked at a...

Lizz P. says "Hennessy worked for my family caring for my 1 and 3 year olds. My children absolutely adore her and I always felt assured of their safety while leaving them...

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Nalissa S.

Hire Me To Become Best Friends With Your Child Experienced Babysitter Available Weekly

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello Parents, I am Nalissa and I would love to take care of your child! I am majoring in early childhood education at Rhode Island College and plan to become a teacher teaching grades kindergarten - 2nd grade. I am also working at the Jewish Alliance of RI as a float teacher. The children I work with are between the ages of 4...

Bradlee L. says "Nalissa is a great kid. She's very nice and respectful. She has many younger cousins that she sometimes watches and she handles them great. She takes her...

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Kristen M.

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I have over 15 years experience working with children from birth through teen years! I have my masters degree in occupational therapy in which I specialize in pediatrics. I love watching children learn and grow through play! I am very organized and dependable, and I have wonderful references! Please message me if I sound...

Ana P. says "I want to recommend Kristen for any family seeking an intelligent, energetic and warm person to look after their child/children. We interviewed Kristen to...

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Alyssa F.

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have ample experience working with children in various capacities. A registered Teacher Assistant since November of 2021, I have nearly 10 years of babysitting experience and 2 years of experience working with children in classroom settings. I am very passionate about engaging youth in a way that...

Ashley G. says "Alyssa is a very driven, bright young women. She was on time for the phone and in-person interview. We are looking forward to having Alyssa watch our...

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Ledia D.

Lincoln, RI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi, My name is Ledia, I love to take care of babies! I'm a mother of 3 boys and had the pleasure to babysit a boy and his sister for almost 2 years! I'm a retired architecture engineer who is passionate about babysitting again! So I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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Courtney A.

Date Night Sitter

Providence, RI

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a certified Child Life Specialist with a masters degree in Child Life and Family Centered Care. I have worked with children in a variety of setting including health care (home and hospital based), nannying, babysitting and through volunteer work. I currently work per diem as a child life specialist providing...

Emily H. says "Courtney has been our weekly date night sitter since our daughter was 6 months old. She is a joy to work with and our daughter absolutely loves her!...

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Elise C.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've always enjoyed working with children and have had several opportunities where I can care for them, introduce them to new interests, grow with them, and find the balance between safety, fun and proper supervision. I enjoy arts and crafts, baking and cooking, science experiments and trips to the playground. I love teaching...

Paul M. says "Elise is creative, thoughtful, and dependable. Best of all, she relates very well with all manner of people. She's delightful. Couldn't recommend her more...

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Winifred H.

Providence, RI

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I think 2015. I have worked with infants up to 17 years old.. I have a degree in Classical Studies from uri with two minors one in anthropology and one in fine art. I have completed culinary training at jwu and considering an MA in History with a focus in archaeology at uri for my masters. I'm a...
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Mary B.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Mary! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I enjoy being outside, getting creative, and planning age appropriate fun activities to help aid in child development. In the past I have specialized in working with children with special...

Liz D. says "Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild...

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Raquel B.

Babysitter & Pet-Lover In One!

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I am currently working and am a Clinical Counseling intern. I love to read, color, go to the beach, and be with my dog! I have over 4 years of experience babysitting and have some free time still Friday evenings & weekends. Please reach out if you'd like to talk!

Ashley P. says "We didn't end up with Raquel, but she was very honest and authentic in our interview."

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Sophia E.

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! Im Sophia and I am a Nursing Student at the University of Tampa. I have experience as a summer camp counselor and babysitting for families with children ages 1-12! I love to care for kids and am hoping to go into pediatric nursing.. I am going to be home for the summer months and would love to babysit for you!

Lindsay C. says "Sophia was so great to have babysit my two kids!"

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Haley C.

West Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families, my name is Haley. I am 20 years old and currently going to school at a local university for physician assistant! I'm looking for a job that allows me to have fun, care for, and help guide children! I have been working with children my entire life, I am the oldest of three boys with one of them being only 7...

Alyssa N. says "Haley takes care of our two little boys. They love her. We are so happy we found her. The boys have a blast and look forward to seeing her. She's always...

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Callie C.

Nice To Meet You!

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Callie. I just moved to Rhode Island, and come from a former year-long part time nanny job in New York City. At this job, I worked for a family with two boys (ages 4 and 6). I am more than happy to provide references from this family! I am a passionate child-care giver with a background in education, and...

Care Member says "Callie has helped us with our 7 year old twins since they were young. They love her! She is always caring and attentive to their needs. I would not...

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Vanessa H.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a dedicated childcare provider for 9 years, driven by my passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly. I believe open communication with parents is essential, so I provide regular updates about their child's day and promptly...

Sharon L. says "Vanessa did a great job babysitting! My 8-year-old daughter loved spending time with her so much that she didn't want her to leave:)! She came with great...

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Larissa G.

Fun-loving Nanny Available For Morning & Day

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, families! I have nearly 11 years of combined experience with care-giving in a preschool setting, as an Au Pair in Germany, and as both a live-in and live-out nanny. I've worked with children ages 0-12, as well as multiple sets of twins. I also have experience with potty training. I love being a part of helping children...

Care Member says "Larissa is an exceptionally thoughtful and patient caregiver. She took care of my active 1-yr old son on a regular part time schedule over a 4-month...

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Denise R.

Part Time And Full Time Nanny/babysitter

Smithfield, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Denise, I've been working with childcare for the past 6 years. She lI'm also comfortable with pets and I have a reliable transportation.

Mirela J. says "She was punctual, reliable and responsible. She did a really good job with my kids. I highly recommended her."

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Tatiyana G.

Hey There !

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey there, I'm Tatiyana! I like to go by Tati to make it easier! I have a passion for working with children and love creating a fun, nurturing, and safe environment for them to grow. I currently work at a group home with teens (13-18 years old), where I provide guidance and support, but my experience also includes working as a...

Care Member says "Tatiyana is an exceptional person. Detail oriented, hard worker and a strong communicator. She is a blessing to have as an employee and acquaintance."

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Rachel B.

Rachel

East Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Rachel, I am 22, and I'm a recent graduate from Roger Williams University. I studied chemistry in hopes of becoming a pediatric pharmacist one day. I have 7+ years of experience with kids, especially coming from a large family with a lot of younger cousins. I have worked 4+ years at the after school program during...

Macaire M. says "Rachel is wonderful and my kids love her! She really knows how to engage with the kids and keep them busy without sitting them in from of a screen all...

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Kendyll S.

Fun And Creative Sitter

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 6 years of experience working with young children. I worked at a summer camp/ after school program for 6 years then got promoted to a supervisor this past summer. I have been a nanny/babysitter for multiple families in the past and have enjoyed every second of it. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am...

Christobol S. says "She is great with all ages of children!"

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Wendy F.

West Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Wendy. I am interested in helping a family with before or after school or weekend care. I am an occupational therapist in a school department and work 8:40 to 3:30 Mon through Fri. I am a 59-year-old mom who has raised 2 intelligent, funny, caring and well rounded daughters. My girls are 30 and 26. I am nurturing,...

Bridget N. says "Wendy is absolutely incredible!! I'm almost hesitant to write a positive review because we would love to keep her all to ourselves.... She is caring,...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.12/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Johnston, RI

Babysitters in Johnston, RI are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Hennessy C.

Hennessy worked for my family caring for my 1 and 3 year olds. My children absolutely adore her and I always felt assured of their safety...

- Lizz P.

Nalissa S.

Nalissa is a great kid. She's very nice and respectful. She has many younger cousins that she sometimes watches and she handles them great....

- Bradlee L.

Kristen M.

I want to recommend Kristen for any family seeking an intelligent, energetic and warm person to look after their child/children. We...

- Ana P.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Johnston, RI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Johnston, 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 16 babysitters in Johnston, RI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Johnston, RI babysitters on Care.com is $20.12 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 Johnston, RI 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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