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271 babysitters are listed in Knoxville, TN

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Knoxville, TN

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Emanuela A.


Knoxville, TN

$24-35/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(12)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have now babysat for five families through care. com, and I am still working with them as I am asked during the school semesters! I do regular days during the summers! I am involved in a children's ministry as well! Every Sunday morning, I teach a lesson, plan curriculum, orchestrate games, or oversee the behavior of about 40...
Emanuela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Emanuela is so simply the best caregiver. She is so sweet and patient. She is always actively engaged with our children. Our children love the games, songs and arts and crafts she does with them. She’s very good at handling several children at once. It’s wonderful...

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Savannah L.


Knoxville, TN

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter Ready To Make A Child Smile

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Savannah! I'm looking to be a babysitter to take the pressure off the parents! I am one of seven children in my family so I am great with younger and older children! I would love to meet an amazing family and take some stress off their hands, as well as make a child's day! I am very reliable, trustworthy, outgoing, and...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has helped me in many ways with children and pets! She is very reliable, joyful, and just great to have around the kids!"

Allison L.

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Sarah C.


Knoxville, TN

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with babysitting have had a bunch of different jobs with families. I have been a live in nanny for 3 months taking care of meals, daily chores, watching the kids, helping with homework and picking them up and taking them to school! I'm addition I have spent the past year as a nanny for a little girl...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was prompt, communicative, playful, vigilant, and kind. Everything we could want in a nanny/babysitter! My five year old had such a good time with Sarah. We’d definitely hire her again."

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Emma N.


Knoxville, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello there. I am a 26-year-old college graduate. I have babysat many kids, whose ages range from newborn to 12. I have been a nanny to several children, including a 4-month-old baby, and 1-year-old twins. I also have experience coaching sports and I have also been a camp counselor and after school counselor, working with kids...
Emma can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Emma is fantastic! I was really nervous having my son stay with a sitter for the first time, but she did such a good job with him!"

Brittany S.

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Kelly H.


Knoxville, TN

$12-25/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter Ready To Serve Great Families :)

Hello :) My name is Kelly, and it would be an honor to work for you and your family!! I am a very caring person by nature and am gentle as well as understanding/empathetic. It means the world to me that each child gets the care and attention they deserve, and that they are in a safe and positive environment. I work as a...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is amazing with kids, and so sweet! Kelly would definitely be a great addition to anyones Care team she’s always on time and is overall a awesome caregiver. I would definitely recommend her "

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Ivy P.


Knoxville, TN

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

The Babysitter They Want

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always loved looking after children and finding ways to make caretaking time fun for them! I love to cook, cleaning and housework comes very naturally to me. I also love to introduce children to interactive crafts and creative activities that are engaging and give them an opportunity to express themselves as I did when I...
Ivy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We love Ivy! She watches our 1 and 5 year old a couple times a month and my children absolutely adore her. She's great with the kids and our crazy Jack Russell terrier too. She is always on time and is a great communicator, she's always keeping us informed with how...

Brad V.

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Kayla W.


Knoxville, TN

$14-15/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My calm and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their child's day. When it comes to household rules,...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very attentive and has a genuine love for children"

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Elise P.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I prefer to be messaged directly rather than being sent a booking request, if possible! I have experience with all age groups, including infants. I think what sets me apart from others is that I'm truly looking to develop a bond with the children I'm looking after. I try my best to really listen to children and guide...
Elise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Could not say enough good things about Elise! She's been my son's nanny for over a year now and he and our entire family love her! She is kind, patient, creative and loving! She gives my son her undivided attention each day and I truly don't know what we would do...

Danielle N.

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Lauren T.


Knoxville, TN

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Caring And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren and I'm looking for part time nannying jobs! In May, I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Child and Family Studies. I love kids and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I'm a fun babysitter and love the kids I watch like they're my own family. In the past, I have built...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren has been coming to stay with my girls (almost) weekly for a couple months now and they have taken to her like a big sister. She is always very communicative and punctual. I would recommend her to any family needing someone they can trust with their children....

Becky F.

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Shonesty R.


Knoxville, TN

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shonesty, I am 24 years old and have always had a passion for working with children. I'm new to Knoxville and looking for a family to care for. Before moving to Knoxville I was a full time nanny and part time babysitter to several amazing families in Northern Virginia. I come from a quite big family, with over 30...
Shonesty can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Shonesty was amazing! We loved having her as our babysitter and would definitely hire her again and again and again!"

Scott T.

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Lisa A.


Knoxville, TN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Lisa. I am 46-year-old non-smoker, with over 35 years experience in various capacities and with an early childhood and elementary education background. My experience is with newborns up to teens, with and without disabilities, in home and also daycare settings, as well as hotels! I have volunteered in my church...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is wonderful with kids! She has a ton of experience, engages with children, is reliable and responsive. One time she was running a few minutes late due to traffic, and I really appreciated that she let me know. I definitely recommend hiring her."

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Madeleine S.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Madeleine

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am currently a student at UTK looking to get back into babysitting over winter break! I babysat two young girls for two years in high school, and I absolutely loved it! I have also worked in camps for kids. Over the summer, I also regularly babysat for a few families! I love working with kids because they're so lively and...
5.0
"We have loved having Madeleine come to watch our two preschoolers! She is so energetic and positive and our kids just adore her. "

Jill M.

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Isabella B.


Knoxville, TN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced, Reliable Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Isabella. Im a second grade teacher and I have more than 3000 hours of certified child care. I have worked at summer camps with ages 8-12 and really love being around children and helping them to learn and grow. I was a nanny in Denver for about 4 years for 3 different families and did occasional babysitting for...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Isabella took great care of our baby boy. Our schedule was all over the place and she was great at being flexible with that."

Caitlyn T.

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Tianna N.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Activities And Great Times

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tia and I am from Rantoul, Illinois. However, I have worked at multiple summer camps as a camp counselor. I have planned and executed many activities for children of all ages. I am in law school currently and have many years of babysitting experience!
Tianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Tia was wonderful to work with! We had a house full of kids ranging in age from 1 to 10 for the holidays. Tia arrived on time, kept the kids entertained and put them to bed. She was kind and generous and we would definitely hire her again."

Erika C.

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Kendra N.


Knoxville, TN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Young Adult/ Neonatal Nurse Open Availability.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as loving, positive, and spunky. I like working with kids because I have a passion for caring. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old (newborn to teen, 1-7 children). I remember buying the babysitter book from target! Neonatal ICU @ETCH, UPMC Children's Hospital Graduate, Arizona State...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kendra has had young family members and pets her whole life that have depended on her for care. She loves the responsibility of the job and the interaction she gets out of it. She does not shy away from being active and will always be ready stay engaged."

Brooke N.

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Kaitlyn M.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kaitlyn and I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting regularly since I was 14 years old and am the oldest of 3 girls. I am CPR and first aid certified and have my card to show. I have even worked in day cares in the past. I have many references and I am also a mother to my 15-month-old son, Lucas!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Isabelle M.


Knoxville, TN

$10-16/hr

Your Kids Are My Priority!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Isabelle and I am 20 years old studying microbiology for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. I am a hard-working student who loves to care for others and give a helping hand. I love all pets so that would never be an issue. I can also care for children with specific needs. I have a ton of availability...
Isabelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Deborah M.


Knoxville, TN

$15/hr5 yrs exp

I Have A Flexible Schedule And Can Start Anytime!

I love working with kids because it's amazing to me to watch someone grow into who they are. I love being such a positive influence in a child's life. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old and once I turned 18 I got a job at a daycare which I worked at for a while and then became a pediatric dental assistant and...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I know that Lenny is extremely tactful with time as far as meals and nap times. She is great with kids and always has been. I've known her for over 10 years and she's an overall genuine person and great caretaker. She makes sure that kids are happy and well taken...

Kelsey C.

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Rachael D.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, loving, and relaxed. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, and long term. I'd like to be with a family for a while and build a trusting and communicative working relationship with.
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"We love Rachael! She was highly reliable, my daughter loved her, and she was trustworthy & flexible. "

Care member

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Samantha K.


Knoxville, TN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Lifelong Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Since high school, I have been caring for children. I spent several years volunteering at a yearly daycare opportunity through my school as well as volunteering at a Vacation Bible School. I have also taken some classes on child care and development, including training in SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). I have worked at a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Samantha has been incredible with my girls. She started when my youngest was a couple of months old and my oldest was 1.5 years. She has done everything we've asked, is reliable, and my girls love her. She is extremely knowledgeable with how to care for young...

Kimberly W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Knoxville, TN

Emanuela A.

5.0

Emanuela is so simply the best caregiver. She is so sweet and patient. She is always actively engaged with our children. Our children love the games, songs and arts and crafts she does with them. She’s very good at handling several children at once. It’s wonderful to be completely at ease knowing...

- Care member

Savannah L.

5.0

She has helped me in many ways with children and pets! She is very reliable, joyful, and just great to have around the kids!

- Allison L.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah was prompt, communicative, playful, vigilant, and kind. Everything we could want in a nanny/babysitter! My five year old had such a good time with Sarah. We’d definitely hire her again.

- Care member

Emma N.

5.0

She is an incredible tutor, babysitter, and pet sitter/house sitter. My son was failing all of his high school classes, and she got him making all A's in no time. She babysat him when he was young and has always been so dependable, kind and supportive. She comes from an amazing family and always...

- Lauren P.

Kelly H.

5.0

She is amazing with kids, and so sweet! Kelly would definitely be a great addition to anyones Care team she’s always on time and is overall a awesome caregiver. I would definitely recommend her

- Care member

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Knoxville, TN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 100 reviews of the 271 listed babysitters.