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Michelle M.

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
From 2010 to 2017 I was professionally working with children in a childcare setting. I worked at the YMCA and also ran my own program as a Site Coordinator for Connecting for Children and Families. I specialized in special needs working with many disables, from ADHD to severe nonverbal autism. I left my position as site...

Care Member says "Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind. "

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Caroline R.

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Caroline Reid and I recently graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts in Non-Governmental Organizations and Social Change. Starting this fall, I will begin my studies at Columbia in their Certificate Program in Psychology to strengthen my application for Ph. D. programs in clinical...

Amy M. says "Caroline watched our four month old for a few months during the summer. She was kind, thoughtful and great with our little guy!"

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Ariane D.

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a nurturer very responsible and professional person. As a mom I learned how to be very patient. If there is anything I can do to help. I am here to do so. I have been a nanny for over 20 years. . I'd describe my personality as loving , caring , nurturing and professional. I'm looking for a job that is very understanding...

Patricia P. says "Ariane worked for our family as a nanny for 2 years (from when our child was born until they were 2). She was loving and kind and always very safe. She...

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Heather L.

Full-Time Babysitter

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello Parents, my name is Heather and I'm 27 years old. I absolutely love kids and I'm very friendly. I'm creative, I love arts and crafts, I can cook, clean, and play outside. I have my own vehicle and am available for transportation. I'm also CPR and First-Aid certified. I'm available everyday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m....
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Diannera P.

North Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've worked in the child care field for 5 years. My love for children/education started when I was a young girl inspired by my grandma who was an early child care teacher, we'd do arts and crafts together, sing and dance. She'd explain what she does in her classroom and I use to copy her by lining my dolls up, giving them...

Care Member says "Dia is great with my boys! She is responsible and dependable! She also has daycare experience! I would highly recommend her! "

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Thalita C.

Baby-sitter

Cumberland, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm from Brazil. I have one kid myself. I'm very patient, loving and active person. I have a Degree in Spanish. I love playing with the kids, teaching, always giving them attention, because I believe that's important. I started working with kids when I was 16 years old. I always worked at daycares, preschools or...

Lisannette R. says "Thalita babysat for me when I was visiting Sunnyvale for work 3 days in a row. Her and her daughter were so sweet. I loved all the pics she sent me...

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Athena C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love children and animals and have been fortunate to have babysat and pet sat over the past 9 years. My experience with children stems from being the eldest of 4 children and 14 cousins. I have babysat multiple children in a setting at a time, taught young kids at my Taekwondo school, assisted in after-school homework and I...

Erica S. says "Athena is lovely! We rely on her and she always comes through for us!"

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Celie M.

Warm And Loving Nanny/ House Assistant Available In Northern RI/ Southern MA!

North Smithfield, RI

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi, I'm Celie! I'm from northern RI. I graduated from UNH in 2011 with a B. A. in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. I'm a full time nanny of 7+ years. I have experience with ages 3 mo - 12 yrs. I am looking for a new full-time position of 35-40 hrs/week. I'm fully vaccinated, CPR/First Aid certified, am a non-smoker with...

Meg A. says "Celie was always very responsive. She suggested we "meet" (at no additional cost) prior to our care date and was very engaging with my daughter. Highly...

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Elise C.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Ledia D.

Lincoln, RI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi, My name is Ledia, I love to take care of babies! I'm a mother of 3 boys and had the pleasure to babysit a boy and his sister for almost 2 years! I'm a retired architecture engineer who is passionate about babysitting again! So I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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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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
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Taylor G.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Madison R.

Enthusiastic Sitter Who Plans On Teaching In The Fall!

North Scituate, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
I have 3 years of experience working in a classroom. Throughout my experiences in student teaching, I enjoyed helping students with reading, arts and crafts. I can also help with travel and carpooling. I have a younger sister with autism and am also able to help children with disabilities.

Care Member says "Madison is wonderful and amazing with children. She is a kind and patient person willing to be her best every day. "

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Lily B.

Happy Go Lucky Experienced Sitter!

North Smithfield, RI

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a happy and professional career nanny and doula! I am a RI certified Postpartum Doula! I studied Early Childhood and Business Admin. and graduated from RIC! I have been caring for children for almost 15 years! I've cared for children ranging from newborns to 18 years old! I love reading, playing games, arts and crafts or...

Care Member says "Lily has been our wonderful nanny since our youngest was 5 months old. A little over 2 years later she’s the highlight of my little (and bigs!) life. I...

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Alyna P.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Olivia R.

The Perfect Sitter For You

Cumberland, RI

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am Olivia! I am currently a junior at the University of Rhode Island. I am studying Human Development and Family Sciences. I have experience as a babysitter, and summer camp counselor! I am also First Aid, AED and CPR certified!

John M. says "It was clear right away that Olivia is a very nice person who truly enjoys being around children. I felt at ease immediately with Olivia and will continue...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Chloe C.

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Im Chloe. I have experience with child care that it still ongoing. Ive had other jobs from care. com and have experience with toddlers and above. Anything the kids like to do, I will do. I am certified and trained in First aid and CPR as well as part of the Air National Guard. I can also run errands and clean as well as...

Celia V. says "Chloe never fails to impress me in going above and beyond for my kids, she is the standard I wish more caregivers strive to reach. She is very punctual...

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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

Michelle M.

Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind.

- Care member

Caroline R.

Caroline watched our four month old for a few months during the summer. She was kind, thoughtful and great with our little guy!

- Amy M.

Ariane D.

Ariane worked for our family as a nanny for 2 years (from when our child was born until they were 2). She was loving and kind and always...

- Patricia P.

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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