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Hillery B.

After School And Evening Babysitter

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have over 25 years experience caring for children of all ages, including twins, from babysitting and part-time after school care to living in as a nanny. I understand the importance of engaging young minds outside of technology and TV, outdoor exercise, building confidence and independence in basic life skills, and modeling...

Anne R. says "Hillery has been a close friend of mine for fifteen years, ever since we met as colleagues. Many life changes later, Hillery swooped in to rescue me...

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Dawnyae H.

Experienced Babysitter During Weekdays

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I have babysat for years now with my younger siblings, my nephews and nieces, as well as working at camps providing daycare. I am currently studying Nursing, at the University of Louisville. I have taken courses in First Aid & Safety, Early Childhood Development, and also CPR certified. I love outdoor activities and I offer...

Christina T. says "We absolutely love Dawnyae! She is very dependable and patient with our little one. We don't know what we are going to do when she goes back to school...

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Kayley Z.

Experienced Teen Babysitter Available On Most Weeknights And Weekends.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Kayley and I am looking forward to meeting you and your family. A little bit about me, I am currently in a doctoral program for clinical psychology at Spalding University and have relocated to the Louisville area from Phoenix, Arizona in August 2023! I have my Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminal...

Care Member says "Kayley was awesome! Great communication! Our daughter had some allergy symptoms after eating dinner and she made sure to fill us in. I trusted that...

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Emily C.

Babysitter

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I'm a reliable, patient and enthusiastic person, who has work as a babysitter since 9 years ago. I work part-time as a Math Teacher, teaching children from Kindergarten to Middle School in a private school. I love children, I enjoy to take care of them, helping with their specific needs and providing the love they...

Zach C. says "Emily is so kind, caring, and patient! I don't know how I would've survived without her help. She's very smart, sincere, selfless, and dedicated to helping...

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Lakeshia W.

Vet Nanny

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 55 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hello to All, My name is Keshia. Born and raised in Louisville, KY. I left recently for four years and just to live in Miami, FL where I was a nanny for celebrities/ high profile clients. I became a caregiver at as child as I'am the eldest of six kids. In 2008 and 2009, my freshman and sophomore year in college I was a note...

Care Member says "Lakeshia was very friendly and followed the sleeping routine very nicely."

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Erin R.

Louisville, KY

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! I have always felt like I have had such a special and close bond, connection, understanding and love for children. I grew up with 4 brothers and 1 sister and we are all very close to each other. I am a volunteer for the Special Olympics and I have worked in before and after school programs, kindergarten through fifth...

Katie D. says "Erin is such a kind caring person! She is a great listener, reliable,VERY patient, very observant and compassionate. She has been part of the big Sisters...

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Abby T.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I believe working with children is worthwhile because the way we treat and teach children helps determine the world we live in. I am a Christian and a college graduate with over 8 years of childcare experience ages 0-10, most notably as a nanny for a family with 3 children (0-6yrs) for the last three years. I value reading...

Care Member says "Abby was a wonderful, reliable, punctual babysitter for my two daughters when we were in town for a family wedding. My kids enjoyed their time with Abby...

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Jennifer B.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as kind, generous, nurturing. I like working with kids because seeing them grow, and seeing the impact the things you teach them is so rewarding. Helping them hit a milestone and seeing how they are so proud of themself is amazing to see! I've worked in centers before, and for the last 2 years...

Care Member says "Jennifer was one of the main caregivers for my Littles daycare. During that time she was not only my child’s favorite caregiver, but also mine! Jennifer...

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Holly H.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Hi- My name is Holly. I am married and have three boys (9, 6 & almost 1) who are my world. My two oldest are in school and my youngest stays home with me during the week! I'm looking for someone my son can interact with and I can make some extra income. I'm looking for a family who is easygoing and easy to get along with. A...

Care Member says "We absolutely love Holly! Our kids adore her. She is so kind and compassionate. She is patient and calm with our 3 crazy littles. She plays and engages...

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Amber F.

Experienced Sitter With Flexible Availability

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello, I am an experienced pediatric nurse who is looking for babysitting jobs to do on the side. I have 10+ years working with kids in various settings from babysitting to the hospital.

Jessica C. says "We love Amber. She has been working for me as an after-school nanny for a few months now and has been wonderful. Driving to sports, cooking, homework,...

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Rebecca F.

Experienced Nanny With Excellent References Seeking Full Time Position

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I began babysitting formally when I was 14. I was a babysitter for family with 3 boys, ages 12, 10, and 4, when I was in high school. I was also the primary babysitter for a family with one girl, who was 2 when I started watching her and 5 when the family moved away. In my most recent position, I worked for a family with two...

Serina H. says "Rebecca watched our infant son over the summer and we absolutely loved her. She is dependable, always on time, and very interactive. We were sad to move...

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Corinne M.

Taking Care Of You, Your Family, And Your Home.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I am 21 years old studying biology at the University of Louisville. I'm extremely flexible and am more than happy to adjust if my hours don't work for you. I am the oldest of 7 kids so I am an awesome babysitter, if I do say so myself. I started working with kids when I was 5 (big sister duties, haha!), but started doing...

Care Member says "Corinne was great! Friendly, professional and so kind! Will definitely have her back. "

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Pamela P.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I worked in a professional child care setting for almost 11 years. During my time spent in the child care center I worked with children from six weeks of age to 3 years old. I was responsible for planning developmentally appropriate activities for the children to help develop their cognitive skills and language development as...

Harmony L. says "Absolutely amazing with children. Plays and interacts on their level. My daughter loves her!"

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Scott S.

Experienced Professional Looking For Additional Work

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Scott, a childcare professional with 20+ years of experience specializing in school-aged kids (K-5 and up). I've led after-school and summer programs that blend structure, creativity, and fun. I bring patience, humor, and a systems-based approach-great for kids who thrive on routine and personalized attention. I'm...

Liz B. says "We came to Louisville for 2 weeks and Scott did a wonderful job taking my son and his friend to interesting places . The boys were very well taken care of....

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Kiara S.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi I'm Kiara! I am 24 years old. I love kids and would love to have the opportunity to help you and your family out wherever I can. I am a student at the University of Louisville where I'm studying Communications, in hopes of specializing in communication disorders in order to become a speech therapist. I also have Early...

Charmaine G. says "Kiara is very caring and compassionate. I have had the pleasure of watching her grow and development into a lovely, well- rounded young lady. Over the...

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Alexa H.

Part Time (20-30 Hrs) Caregiver

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello I am Alexa. While working toward my Education degree at WKU, I have worked with every level of students to help tutor and better learning experiences. I have worked closely with the after-school program of Parker Bennett Community Center. I am very good at planning educational activities children love to do. I am CPR and...

Jessica H. says "Very kind, smart and a ball of fun for nay kiddo! She was a great deal of help and entertainment for my son."

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Eleri S.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there, I'm Eleri. My passion for the youngest generation began in 2008 when my family started fostering children in need. Since then, I've been both a daycare and a preschool teacher, working closely with newborns through 5-year-olds. I also have over a year experience as a full-time private nanny. I am an avid yogi and...

Jessica W. says "Eleri has watched my children for 3 years. She is wonderful with kids, reliable, and trustworthy. I can't recommend her enough! My kids adore her."

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Amy H.

Full Time Nanny / Overnight Nanny

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
As a nanny, I create a nurturing and safe environment where children feel welcome to be their truest selves. I love seeing children discover new interests and learn new skills. I put emphasis in getting outside and into the world so they can explore and be a part of their community. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with...

Tracy H. says "Amy is a delight to work with and my children really like her."

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Sarah M.

Full-Time Childcare Giver

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Dedicated to ensuring child's needs are properly met at all times. Exceptional talent for quickly resolving issues prior to escalation. Excellent organizational skill. Well-versed in preparing formulas for babies and care for feeding equipment. Success multitasking while remaining professional and...

Beth D. says "Sarah has been a responsible, reliable, fun loving babysitter for my family over the last year. I have 3 girls (7,5, and 2) and have had Sarah for...

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Olivia W.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am looking for a nannying position Monday-Friday; occasional date nights and weekends included of course! I am currently a first grade assistant teacher at a local catholic grade school and would love to find a family who needs some help after school hours. I could assist in school pick ups, homework, carpooling...

Care Member says "Olivia is a rare sign! She is beyond words. She is great with our son who is eight months old and she has been with him since he was six weeks old. We...

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  • 283 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Louisville, KY

Babysitters in Louisville, KY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 141 reviews of the 283 listed babysitters

Hillery B.

Hillery has been a close friend of mine for fifteen years, ever since we met as colleagues. Many life changes later, Hillery swooped in...

- Anne R.

Dawnyae H.

We absolutely love Dawnyae! She is very dependable and patient with our little one. We don't know what we are going to do when she goes back...

- Christina T.

Kayley Z.

Kayley was awesome! Great communication! Our daughter had some allergy symptoms after eating dinner and she made sure to fill us in. I...

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Louisville, KY

The average rate for babysitters in Louisville, KY on Care.com is $18.03 per hour as of September 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Louisville, KY often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 283 babysitters in Louisville, KY, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Louisville, KY offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Louisville, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Louisville.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Louisville offer flexible or same-day availability.

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