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Melissa K.

Babysitter Available

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a married mother who raised a wonderful daughter who is now 19 years old and away at college. Throughout the years, I have provided childcare for families. I enjoy being around children. I have an extensive medical background. I have worked for the visiting nurse for 10 years. I also did private duty nursing for many years....

Melissa F. says "Melissa has watched our three children and we highly recommend her. Our children enjoy having her with them. She is responsible and ensures that our...

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Julianna C.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing, fun, reliable nanny with over 7 years of experience! I strive to create a loving and safe environment, promoting and modeling kindness, inclusivity, and respect. I highly value education and exploration, and always prioritize safety.

Care Member says "Julianna has been the most spectacular nanny we could have imagined. She has deep experience and provided thoughtful care for our two children (1 and...

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Norma C.

Summer Part Time Available

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Norma, I am currently working at the Pawtucket School Department as a teacher assistant, at an elementary school. In addition, I have a special needs adult living at home with me. I have been taking care of my client at home for the last 14 years.

Christina C. says "Norma is reliable, kind, responsible and safe. I would highly recommend that any family consider having Norma look after a family member. She was...

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Rachel K.

Full Or Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

Lincoln, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Rachel and I started off working as a toddler teacher at a daycare, I stayed there for 2 years. I then was employed at a second daycare for 6 years in the toddler classroom. I've been babysitting and nannying ever since I was a teenager. I've worked with infants to teenagers and I am comfortable caring...

Nicole F. says "We initially met Rachel at the daycare my son was at. He loved her from the start! She's always been especially kind and patient with our son and has been...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Alexa D.

North Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Alexa, I'm 31 years old. I have been nannying/babysitting my entire life, basically since I was able to stay home by myself! I am first aid and CPR certified. I specialize with infants, toddlers and young children. I've nannied and babysat for many families and I have outstanding references. I am interested in any...

Bria S. says "Alexa is a very reliable outgoing and friendly woman. I would recommend her with any children she has many years of experience and many references as well....

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Hennessy C.

Lincoln, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I can't think of a time in my life where I wasn't surrounded by children, I absolutely love working with them and teaching them new things. I also have 6 years paid babysitting experience. In addition I've babysat children of all ages, and I am a very flexible, responsible, reliable and hardworking babysitter. I also worked at a...

Lizz P. says "Hennessy worked for my family caring for my 1 and 3 year olds. My children absolutely adore her and I always felt assured of their safety while leaving them...

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Patricia R.

Chepachet, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Patty and I have worked in a daycare and babysat for years. I am a non smoker, have a very reliable car and have references. I love children of all ages. I do also love pets.

Susan G. says "Patty is very kind and patient. Always on time and dependable. Very willing to listen to the children and fully engage in their activities. "

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Tatiana D.

Part-time Babysitter Available!

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Part-time Babysitter Available!

Tina W. says "Tatiana babysat for my husband and I while we were on a work retreat in Honolulu in our hotel on Waikiki Beach. She is not only punctual and reliable, she...

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Molly M.

Experienced Babysitter

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is molly. I am a 30-year-old college graduate with years of nannying experience. I attended Rhode island College and I also graduated from CCRI in 2016. My bachelors degree is in Youth Development and I graduated in 2020. I have experience babysitting and also experience working with the elderly. I have many creative...

Jazmin A. says "Molly was great! She came over a couple days ahead of time to meet everyone - kids and pets - and was able to stay late on the day we hired her for. Our...

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Leeana G.

Safe, Fun, And Reliable

Cumberland, RI

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello Families, I am a college student looking for a full time position during the summer months. I have experience working with children ages 18mo to 12yo. As an Education major, I am able to provide age appropriate support in your children's education if requested. I love being able to take children to local parks or...

Care Member says "Leanna was reliable and consistent. She has a good level of experience and is confident in her role as caregiver. She is choosing to pursue a profession...

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Lavinia S.

Full Time Care Giving Available Monday Thru Friday

Central Falls, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Experience with all ages and multiple children; light housekeeping.

Busayo A. says "We adore and love her! Lavinia has become an integral part of our family. Our son loves her and we have found her to be indispensable. She is honest,...

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Linda S.

Babysitter Available

Blackstone, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, for the last 30 years, I have worked as a writer/editor for EMC and I am now pursuing my first love, taking care of children. I have two grown children, two grandchildren, ages 16 and 13, nieces and nephews, a god daughter, and many other children I've cared for and nurtured over the years. I love children and animals. I...

Megan J. says "Linda and I had a very pleasant phone interview and she seemed kind and well balanced. "

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Raquel B.

Babysitter & Pet-Lover In One!

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I am currently working and am a Clinical Counseling intern. I love to read, color, go to the beach, and be with my dog! I have over 4 years of experience babysitting and have some free time still Friday evenings & weekends. Please reach out if you'd like to talk!

Ashley P. says "We didn't end up with Raquel, but she was very honest and authentic in our interview."

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Amy G.

Experienced Part-time Childcare Provider, Flexible Hours

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 13 years childcare experience, both personally and professionally. I began babysitting at a young age and continued to do so throughout high school and college. I am also a certified occupational therapy assistant with 5 years of pediatric experience, which provides me with a deep understanding of how to best...

David G. says "Amy took care of our 2 year old son while my wife recovered from hip surgery. She took good care of him and also managed to do all of our laundry and...

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Talia F.

North Scituate, RI

5.0(1)
from
$43/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Talia!! I have babysat for many families from middle school through college. I have been a Registered Nurse for almost 4 years now. I have been doing travel nursing for 2 and would love to start looking after kids as well! I am very flexible with my schedule. I hope I get the chance to earn your trust and I can...

Barry M. says "So far, Talia has been a very quick responder, super sweet and great with our son. We will most likely use her quite a bit over the course of the summer. "

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Kerry J.

Responsible & Dependable Caregiver With 30+ Years Experience Caring For Children Of All Ages.

Woonsocket, RI

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi... My name is Kerry. I am a clean, organized, honest and dependable person with a reliable car. I'm also single which allows for a flexible schedule. I have 30+yrs. exp. caring for infants-elderly. My most recent position was being a nanny to an adorable 2-yr old (w/ severe sensory) Mon-Fri since 3 months old. Prior to that,...

Care Member says "Kerry took care of my son with Autism. She was always on time, professional, polite and had wonderful manners. She made everything fun with her positive...

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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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Jennifer S.

North Scituate, RI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Jenn! I'm an accountant, and I've been taking are of kids for as long as I can remember! Including being a mother's helper before I was 13! I have several years experience babysitting including watching children of all ages (infants to teens) and with food sensitivities. I love being active outdoors, playing games, crafts...

Terri T. says "Jennifer is one the most dependable people I have ever dealt with. She is wonderful! I can't say enough great things about her! I wish I could hire her...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.10/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Smithfield, RI

Babysitters in Smithfield, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Melissa K.

Melissa has watched our three children and we highly recommend her. Our children enjoy having her with them. She is responsible and...

- Melissa F.

Julianna C.

Julianna has been the most spectacular nanny we could have imagined. She has deep experience and provided thoughtful care for our two...

- Care member

Norma C.

Norma is reliable, kind, responsible and safe. I would highly recommend that any family consider having Norma look after a family member....

- Christina C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Smithfield, RI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Smithfield, 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 10 babysitters in Smithfield, 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.

The average rate for Smithfield, RI babysitters on Care.com is $24.10 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 Smithfield, 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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