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Ericka R.

Babysitter

Providence, RI

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I'm a 42-year-old mom of 4 , ages 24 and 18 yr old and 5 yr old girl and a 4 yr old boy, plus a step mom of 3. I have been a caregiver/nanny/sitter/companion/helper/have experience with many disabilities with newborns through elders too. I have 28 years of experience of taking care of newborns to elders, from full term to...
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Saraswati A.

Babysitter Available!

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Swata, and I am currently at first-year medical school student at Brown. I am from Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Brown in December 2020 with my Bachelors in Public Health. I have five younger siblings, and I hope to pursue a career as pediatric medicine one day. In high school, I worked for 2 summers as a tennis...

Care Member says "Swatha was amazing with our two boys (ages 1 and 3). She is extremely friendly, self-sufficient, reliable, and a great communicator. Her poised and calm...

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Lauren J.

Part-Time Babysitter

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am looking to watch some sweet kiddos part time. I have around 6-7 years of experience working with children and have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I have worked at summer camps, have substitute taught in classroom grades K-8, and most recently taught full-time in a second grade...

Care Member says "Lauren stepped into a situation where I needed emergency coverage and she showed up on time, barely got oriented, but excelled beyond words. After just...

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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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Analina B.

A Little About Me

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Ana. I'm 21 years old and I'd describe myself as understanding, patient and friendly. I like working with kids because I love kids, and being able to care for them and helping in anyway possible makes me feel as if I'm doing something to help my community. I started working with kids at a young age...

Megan O. says "Ana is such an asset to our family. She is punctual and reliable- something that is essential to our busy family. Beyond that, Ana is kind and caring. She...

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Winifred H.

Providence, RI

5.0(0)
from
$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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Kendyll S.

Fun And Creative Sitter

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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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Taylor G.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am currently an online student at Grand Canyon University studying elementary education and special education. I have 4 years experience in childcare, one year with the YMCA after school program, and a little over a year watching my two nieces. The past two years I have worked as a TA at wayland middle school. I am CPR / first...

Kiara D. says "Taylor is patient and understanding. She was very eager to help in anyway she could. She went above and beyond when it came to assisting my young children...

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Natali B.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a loving and caring person. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working towards my Bachelor's Degree. I currently work in a 5-star child care program. I have now been in this program for 7 years! I am constantly attending workshops and training to enhance my teaching. I also hold and...

Mike M. says "Natali watched my two girls every weekend for a few months. She was communicative, punctual, and reliable. "

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Alyna P.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello everyone, My name is Alyna. I live in the federal hill area. I am a fresh graduate from Dominican college with a bachelors in Psychology with a minor in gender studies. I am bilingual, as well as CPR certified , I have my own car and have 5+ years of experience. I work very well with children who range from newborns to...

Jeff M. says "Alyna came to care for our 4-year old boy and newborn girl from August 2020 to January 2021. She is extremely engaging, smart, and empathetic. She helped...

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Nicole H.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as friendly, easy going, and creative! I started working with kids when I was in high school! I am a medical student training to become a pediatrician. I love working with kids.

Care Member says "Nicole is a wonderful sitter: she’s on-time, communicates, is thoughtful, calm and fun! We look forward to having her babysit again! "

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Michelle S.

Fun, Experienced And Responsible Part Time Nanny

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a passionate caregiver and early childhood educator. I love finding fun and enriching activities that engage each individual child at every developmental stage, especially singing songs, dance & movement, arts & crafts, and spending time outdoors. I moved to Providence in July, 2024 with my husband and our dog. I'm looking...

Lina H. says "Started caring for my baby when she was 8 weeks old until she was 8 months old. Michelle has been absolutely amazing! We are very sad to see her leave but...

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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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Anna S.

Loving, Fun, Experienced Nanny

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a fun, creative, active and compassionate caregiver and teacher. I absolutely love working with children of all ages and am passionate about providing a loving, safe, mindful and engaging environment for all children to thrive in! Creative play, music-making, exploring the outdoors (rain or shine!), and learning while...

Rebecca W. says "Anna was incredible w/ our toddler twins (just under 1 1/2 years old), we only wished she had been able to work w/ us longer! She was reliable,...

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Emma I.

Excited Nanny!

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Emma and I am 25 years old living in Providence. It's been a bit since I've worked in child care. For the past 5 years I've been going to college and discovering more about myself and the world. I graduated college in 2021 and started working my corporate job almost immediately after. I'm looking to start back up in...

Barbara D. says "Emma is a very patient and caring individual. She is wonderful with children and very responsible. I would highly recommend her for any position she...

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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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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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Anne R.

Caring Care Taker

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I have been in the nursing industry for about 5 plus years. I have experience with babies and young children. I have a education as a nursing assistant and about 10 years of culinary experience. I am reliable , friendly , fun and professional . With a open availability I look forward to taking care of your little ones

Sonya A. says "She's amazing and my kids love her"

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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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  • 198 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.24/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Providence, RI

Babysitters in Providence, RI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 198 listed babysitters

Saraswati A.

Swatha was amazing with our two boys (ages 1 and 3). She is extremely friendly, self-sufficient, reliable, and a great communicator. Her...

- Care member

Lauren J.

Lauren stepped into a situation where I needed emergency coverage and she showed up on time, barely got oriented, but excelled beyond words....

- Care member

Courtney A.

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...

- Emily H.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Providence, RI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Providence, 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 198 babysitters in Providence, RI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Providence, RI babysitters on Care.com is $19.24 per hour as of June 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 Providence, 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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