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65 babysitters are listed in Matthews, NC
The average rate is $17/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Matthews, NC
5.0
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Laura and I am 30yrs old.
I started babysitting at the age of 19, and I haven't stopped since. I do have a full time office job, but I am always looking to babysit in the evenings and/or weekends.
I have had different families and kids from all ages, ranging from 3 to 14 years old. Though I have been in the US...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura has worked for us for a year and a half and we've a great experience with her. She has become part of our family! She is responsible and highly recommended."
Ines A.
Alyson P.
Matthews, NC
$20-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Outgoing And Active Babysitter Looking For A Great Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyson, I'm 24 years old and I am studying Ayurveda (holistic medicine system). I have my CPR/AED/First Aid certification and have experience babysitting children ages 2+. I have been babysitting my younger cousins since I was 12, with up to 3 children at a time. I am very active and creative and will always...
Alyson can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Layla M.
Matthews, NC
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Compassionate, And Reliable High-school Senior With 6 Years Of Child Care Experience!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Layla! I'd describe my personality as kindhearted, patient, and responsible. I like working with kids because I find them inspirational. Children see the world differently and I love embracing that in my relationship with them. I'm looking for a job that will provide me with the opportunity to do what I love: opening my...
Layla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Layla is such a wonderful babysitter. She's patient and responsible. My kids absolutely adore her. She's been able to handle my 5 year old, 4 year old and 2 year old with ease. We've even spent the entire night away and she was absolutely fine. She's the perfect...
Wanda S.
3.0
(2)
In school to become a vet tech looking for something stable that will work with my schooling. The recent infant which I nannied was a sweetie but the family relocated to london for work. Recently I worked for an On Call nanny service which has allowed me to work with a large variety of child ages and situations. I have been...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abbey was great with my newborn and 2 year old"
Jenny W.
Tyleshia A.
Matthews, NC
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids since I was a teenager. I am a skilled preschool teacher as well. I have experienced working with children that may have a disability. Rather if it is an infant or a school age child I will always be hands on and meet the needs of the child.
I'd describe my personality as loving, nurturing and hard...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Keen with kids, caring and works well with teammates."
Ang R.
Maria D.
Matthews, NC
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I am 26 years old and I love helping others. I was raised in a big loving family and have been baby sitting for 10+ years now for children aged from babies to 14 years old. I can cook, grocery shop, drive, do laundry and clean up. I can also help with homework and school activities. I am a recent college...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is such a responsible person, very mature and outgoing, she loves to help people and cares about others. "
Monica R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, and I have a B. S. degree in Animal Science from NC State, and a master's of science in Human Nutrition from Winthrop. I absolutely love kids of all ages and have been babysitting for over 12+ years. For six summers throughout middle school and high school, I was a summer camp counselor for...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"We needed someone to watch our boys (and pups) while we stepped out for a work presentation. Elizabeth was responsive to our last-minute request and communicated well. She was kind, took initiative, was attentive to our routine, and our boys loved her. We plan on...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In high school I volunteered at the local YMCA in the child care center. We were required to help out the main workers in the day care center as well as play with the children.
I also worked for Morehead Planetarium in the Science center with the after-school program, MAP, for about 3 years. At this job I was required to...
Avnee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Avnee was great with the kids, and always reliable and punctual. Would definitely have her back to help us out anytime!"
John C.
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny for 14 years. I have been with one family for the last 11 years since they were born and with a 2nd current family for 3 years. As all the children have gotten older, I am now looking for morning hours with a new family and will continue with the older children in the afternoon. For the right fit I would...
Blanca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We are a family of four with two younger kids. Blanca has been our nanny since our oldest daughter, now 9 (almost 10) was 3 months old. She is beyond wonderful. Very dependable, communicates exceptionally well, very tidy, always willing to help, loved by the kids...
Jennifer B.
Donna W.
Matthews, NC
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Children are my true passion and life! I am a mother of a grown daughter. Degree in child development, music teacher and music therapist with special needs children. Experience with infants through teaching child development to adults, at a college. I have taught over 25 years in various teaching styles, Montessori, Waldorf,...
Donna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donna is AMAZING!! She has been such a gift to our family and a joy to work with! She always comes with a fun activity to do with my kids and they love her. She is willing to help in any area we need and she is so kind and loving. It is very comfortable having...
Johanna H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, there!
This is Michelle and I'm originally from Costa Rica. I worked as an Au Pair for 3 years & babysat kids of all ages. I've helped with Spanish tutoring, cooking meals, driving them to different activities, among others. Available for the most part on weekends, but open to work on weekdays with prior notice.
5.0
"We used Michel for my son from 3 months through 2 years old. She was absolutely fantastic in every way. Michel was so patient, playful and loving with my son. She was fantastic about handling his meltdowns when we would first leave, and then send an update that...
Megan P.
Marleny P.
Matthews, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Energetic devoted with 10years experience in childcare. Provide affectionate care while making sure to meet educational goals for each child. Practice the most accurate guidelines that promote positive behavior patterns.
. First aid and CPR certified . Family Oriented
. Emotionally supportive
. Reliable
. Bilingual Spanish...
Marleny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marleny was wonderful to work with. She is caring and thoughtful, she went over and beyond to make our kids comfortable. She paid attention to detail and quickly adapted to our routine. She also readily took initiatives when necessary and my twin boys loved her. I...
Care member
Leann B.
Matthews, NC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Single mom to a 12-year-old boy. I have lots of experience with kids ages 2 through 8, although I have worked with kiddos of other ages as well. I am big on manners and cleaning up after ourselves! I currently work flexible part time hours in a law office and frequently help a few families with date nights, emergencies,...
Leann can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"She did a wonderful job with my boys! Jumped right in and the boys loved her! Highly recommend for any position!"
Ashley F.
I have been passionate about childcare since I was 12 years old, growing up in a large family with six siblings. During my college years, I gained extensive experience by nannying for various families. My most recent role involved caring for a 4-year-old boy throughout my senior year. This experience has honed my skills in...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Responsible babysitter with many years of exceptional care and support for families . Skilled in creating nurturing environments, fostering child growth , organizes activities, manages household tasks , promotes cultural exchange. Adaptable and passionate about childcare . My first language is Spanish :)
Hi, my name is Megan.
I have been babysitting on and off for the last 10 years. I have babysat through a family resort and for family.
I will always make sure each child I care for is safe, properly cared for, and happy. I am responsible and guarantee my top priority while babysitting will always be your child(ren)
I want...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Taylor and I am a junior at University. I will be graduating in 2024 with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, and will then start a Masters program in Gerontology. I really enjoy working with older adults and plan on doing so for my future career. I am a student-athlete at University cross country and track...
Hello parents! My name is Dylan and I am 20 years old. I go to UNCC and am available for part-time nannying jobs as well as simple one time babysitting! I have years of experience with babysitting/nannying. I am also pet friendly!!
Dylan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hi Families! I am a senior student at the University of South Carolina home for the summer and seeking a part-time babysitting, housesitting, or pet sitting job. I have babysitting experience ranging from infants to teenagers. I am CPR/AED certified, a well organized and clean person, and have a clean driving record. I love to...
Kayla P.
Matthews, NC
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as happy, easygoing, people person, creative, kind, eager to help others, and very creative, passionate, patient, goofy, hard worker, always willing to learn!
I like working with kids because I plan on becoming a child and adolescent psychologist in the future and this would help me get more...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Matthews, NC
Laura C.
5.0
Laura is wonderful! My girls loved her. She was punctual, polite and followed all my instructions. Would definitely use her again for babysitting
- Aleksandra B.
Layla M.
5.0
Layla has a very calm demeanour backed with the skills required to put kids at ease. I was surprised how quickly my son got on with her given that he has special needs. She played with him and put him to bed without any issues. I had peace of mind throughout the period and I'm sure my son did too.
- Care member
Abigail H.
5.0
Abbey was great with my newborn and 2 year old
- Jenny W.
Tyleshia A.
5.0
She's extremely goal oriented & organized with everything she touches. She's very pleasant & people friendly when it comes to getting the best results out of any situation.
- Nakkia W.
Maria D.
5.0
She is such a responsible person, very mature and outgoing, she loves to help people and cares about others.
- Monica R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Matthews, NC:
How can I find a Matthews babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Matthews, NC 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 65 babysitters in Matthews, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Matthews, NC?
The average rate for Matthews, NC babysitters on Care.com is $17.23 per hour as of July 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 Matthews, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Matthews, NC 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.
Ratings for Matthews, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Matthews, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 65 listed babysitters.