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60 babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, RI
The average rate is $16/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Portsmouth, RI
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Molly and I am a 20-year-old college student. I have babysat for almost 9 years ages ranging from 2 months old to 12 years old. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time. I can help with breakfast/lunch/dinner prep, light pick up around the house, etc.
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly has been taking care of my 3 little ones (4, 4, 6) after school for several months. We all adore her. She is very helpful around the house before the kids get home. She is very caring, responsible and fun with them. She's been a safe driver and has taken them...
Margaret R.
5.0
(1)
I am a mother, entrepreneur, and student of life.
5.0
"I have known Suzanne for 10 years and is one of the sweetest an most compassionate person I've ever met. Suzanne's passion for children, animals , and education is unmatched!"
Kevin B.
Callie B.
Middletown, RI
$15-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am going into my sophomore year of college at the University of Denver, but I'm home for the summer and looking for some babysitting work. Two summers ago I was a counselor in training, and cared for five young girls for three weeks. It was one of the best experiences. I'm very comfortable with driving and cooking, and...
Callie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Callie to watch our boys - 2 years and 5 years - while we were visiting RI and she was kind and dependable. Our boys enjoyed having her watch them and we would absolutely hire Callie again!"
John N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with animals. When I was 14 me and a few people started a dog walking business and have been caring for some animals for a while now.
Callie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an active retired woman in excellent health. My home town is Newport. I have 4 grown children and three grandchildren and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have always loved babies and children and enjoy the energy and joy they bring to our lives. I enjoy introducing children to the outdoors,...
Joanna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanna watched my ten year old during a virtual school day while I had various appointments. She was amazing with my daughter and my daughter enjoyed her company. I would definitely use Joanna again in the future."
Ryce H.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Isabelle. I am an experienced nanny that aims to create a balance of creative and encouraging environments for children of all ages. I am 23 years old. I have lived in Newport for the past 3 years and grew up on Cape Cod MA. I've cared for children age 1mo-12yr and enjoy getting to know young people at every stage of...
Isabelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We loved Isabelle and so did our kids. My girls loved her braiding their hair and drawing. She was caring and my kids so looked forward to seeing her. We will miss her."
Jami M.
Gabrielle S.
Fall River, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gabrielle, I am currently looking for a permanent family to work with in the Fall River/Dartmouth area. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages, I am a mother who understands the stress of finding and trust someone to watch your little one. I can assure you your child will be taken care of, happy, and...
5.0
"Gaby was very reliable and had a great connection with our three kids. We'd hire her again any time."
Care member
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.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Erika W.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is bria and I've grown up with animals! I've always been a crazy animal lover! I've done pet sitting for many animals and their families. I have cared for dogs, cats, hamsters, ferrets, bunnies and even fish! I wish I could do boarding at my house but I already have two cats and a ferret. I am very loving and will...
Bria can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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.
Kayla M.
Westport, MA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter/nanny. I'm available Monday-Friday 6:30am-7 p.m. and possibly some weekends. I'm very flexible with hours, so just ask!
I'm the oldest of 9 children and have a 4-year-old boy and infant girl of my own. As of right now, I stay home with my son during the week while babysitting a few kids and occasionally...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayla is absolutely phenomenal, I have never been so impressed! I was at ease knowing that my child was in her care because she is just so great with him. I also have two dogs at home that get just as excited when Kayla comes to our house to play. She is amazing...
Morgan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 19 years old and have been babysitting for years. I also worked in a preschool as a teaching assistant and one to one, so I do have experience with younger children, and would love to care for your children!
Callie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"So great at taking care of my little one and my house!!"
Kendra W.
Olivia M.
Bristol, RI
$8-13/hr
5.0
(2)
I love animals! I would love to sit your dog/cat. I have two cats right now and I use to have a dog. My boyfriends family just got a puppy and I watched, walked, and played with him a lot already! I would love to take care of your pet!
Bria C.
Newport, RI
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, Im Bria! I'm a fun, active, and creative 21-year-old woman. I've been taking care of kids my whole life. I've always been told I have strong maternal instincts. I've helped with newborns all the way to 12-year-olds. I've grown up around water and helped to teach my sister how to swim. I did receive CPR and first aid training...
Bria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Bria is awesome whenever she is caring for my two boys (ages 2 and 4) and when we had our dog. She is always engaging and present the boys. I've never had to worry if she was distracted or constantly on her phone. I would hire her full time if I lived closer."
Jessica C.
Madison T.
Newport, RI
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a New England nanny and babysitter! I currently reside in Newport while completing my graduate degree at Salve Regina. I have two family's in Stonington Borough, CT, one of 4 children and one of 2, who I have been with for 4 and 8 years nannying on and off. They have both moved temporarily to warmer places for the next year...
5.0
"Maddie is AWESOME. We hired her for a full time nanny role in our home, 5 days a week to look after our 2 year old son. HE LOVES HER. She's fantastic with kids, reliable, and has a great/warm personality. She's always on time, she's neat, helpful, and most...
Katie K.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My elementary aged kids loved spending the afternoon with Moira. She was quick to respond, very punctual, expertly managed everything from excitement to meltdowns, and kept them happy and engaged. She has a wonderful relaxed, authentic presence. They didn't want to...
Allison W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley; I am a teacher for the Fall River Public School district, for a K-2 sub separate classroom. I am currently looking for a part time nanny/sitter position on weekends and during school vacations. I have about 10 years of child care & education experience with children aged from newborn-15 years of age. I...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haley has been great with our kids!"
Tracy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im looking for Tuesday only. I have been a nanny for the past 11 years. Im looking more to take care infants or 1 to 3 years old. Since all my children are grow-up now. It is a blessing doing this job again, seeing babies, and toddlers growing is so special for me. . I'm working with a 1 family right now , this why I only have...
Lelia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Lelia watch our daughter for six months in 2022. She was punctual, dedicated, and straight-forward. We requested 7 am- 3 pm, Monday-Friday. She arrived every day at 6:50 and left a little after 3 for no added charge. She rarely missed a day of work and had...
Kaylan K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, RI
Molly C.
5.0
Molly has been taking care of my 3 little ones (4, 4, 6) after school for several months. We all adore her. She is very helpful around the house before the kids get home. She is very caring, responsible and fun with them. She's been a safe driver and has taken them to the park, library and for ice...
- Margaret R.
Suzanne C.
5.0
I have known Suzanne for 10 years and is one of the sweetest an most compassionate person I've ever met. Suzanne's passion for children, animals , and education is unmatched!
- Kevin B.
Callie B.
5.0
We hired Callie to watch our boys - 2 years and 5 years - while we were visiting RI and she was kind and dependable. Our boys enjoyed having her watch them and we would absolutely hire Callie again!
- John N.
Joanna O.
5.0
Joanna was truly truly wonderful! My 4 year and 1 year old had the best time with her. She scheduled proactively a call ahead of time to learn more about them and answer any of my questions. She made me feel super safe and I completely trusted her. She got the kids to bed on time and gave them...
- Andrea I.
Lily D.
5.0
Lily is great! She’s kind, reliable, and my kids had a great time with her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portsmouth, RI:
How can I find a Portsmouth babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portsmouth, 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 29 babysitters in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, RI?
The average rate for Portsmouth, RI babysitters on Care.com is $16.66 per hour as of June 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 Portsmouth, RI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portsmouth, 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.
Ratings for Portsmouth, RI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Portsmouth, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.