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Vanessa P.

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 86 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with two decades of nurturing young minds, I find immense joy in fostering children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive. I believe in open communication with parents, providing daily written reports and...

Care Member says "Vanessa was fantastic! She arrived right on time, we felt very comfortable leaving our 3 kids with her, and she even tidied the kitchen and play area...

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Savannah G.

Part-time Caregiver, College Student

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
I am a college student that will be home for the summer. I have one year of part-time, paid experience as a caregiver. I watched a 2-year-old while one parent was working from home for a few hours daily. They also had two middle school-aged boys who were home and supervised. I love reading books, playing games, doing puzzles,...

Sasha G. says "Savannah is very kind and patient as well as extremely dependable. She has always had a natural ease when it comes to young children. She really knows...

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Alexander L.

Alex L From North Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a UNC Chapel Hill graduate and currently work as a caretaker/tutor and as an elementary and middle school substitute teacher. I am currently studying to be an ESL teacher. I have many years of experience in educating students of all ages in a variety of subjects. While at UNC Chapel Hill, I took many education class...

Jessica L. says "I hired Alex as a summer nanny to care for my two elementary aged kids. He did a great job taking them to fun activities and helping them focus on summer...

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Janaye S.

Let's Play To Learn

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. I have 2 teens and a 7-year-old that I enjoy being around and creating memories with. Before my own children, I loved reading books but as many parents know, reading for hours on end is a luxury of time many don't have. I still love reading just can't indulge as much as I...

Care Member says "Janaye was just great! She came in to our home like she was a part of us with no hesitation. Our two boys absolutely loved her energy, kindness and...

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Mary D.

Experienced Nanny

Wake Forest, NC

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Dependable Experienced Nanny with college degree and over 20 years of childcare experience. Can supply recommendations from several professional families in the area. Experience includes working with children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. Enjoys planning and implementing age appropriate activities and engaging...

Erin D. says "We were so thankful to have found Mary when looking for a full time childcare with our first baby. She and her daughter watched our son from 12 weeks...

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Jalyn H.

Durham, NC

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! I am a college graduate with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Early Childhood Development, and I have over six years of experience working with children from 6 months to 13 years old. I am passionate about creating positive, nurturing, and engaging experiences for every child in my care. In addition to childcare, I am...

Nicole H. says "I hired Jalyn to pick up my 3 children from school and drop them off at my mothers. She was always on time and great with the kids. Thank You Jalyn"

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Elena P.

Compassionate Childcare Provider

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am a formally trained clinical social worker and childcare provider. I work part time in environmental education and also on creative projects (pottery, writing). I love to spend time outside, read books, and spark creativity with kiddos. Prior to graduate school, I provided care for an infant and a toddler for a year. I have...

Care Member says "Nina is a thoughtful, patient, and creative caregiver. She stepped in to care for our two kids (3 and 5) when they were suddenly home from...

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Mayra P.

Nice Sitter

Franklinton, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
I describe myself as a sweet, nice, responsible, and punctual person. I like to teach my Spanish language if the parents allow me. I like to educate children whit the same love that I have educated and cared for my own children, I have than 10 years of experience working full time or part time whit children.

Mariela M. says "I know Mayra for more than 10 years. She is very responsible, loves children, is patient, kind and I highly recommend her."

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Eddrena S.

Wake Forest, NC

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
My background is in Special/Elementary Education and Social Work. I have worked with families providing Nanny or Tutoring services ages newborn and beyond. These families have been high profile families and serve as my references. Some have posted reviews in care. com. I have worked with children and families of all ages and...

Care Member says "Beyond phenomenal!!! Truly grateful that we have had the privilege to receive her services over ten years ago. She is a valuable asset to our family."

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Heather D.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I am a 50-year-old loving mom of young adults with over 25 years of versatile teaching and childcare experience. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula. CPR/First Aid certified, Early Childhood Credentials 1 and 2. Courses include Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Abnormal Psychology....

Holly W. says "Heather worked with our family for 1 year watching our 4 year old and 2 year old. She is exceptionally patient, intuitive, dependable and flexible. Her...

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Caitlin P.

Part-time Babysitter

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am 31 years old and have been babysitting for over 10 years. I have 6+ years if nannying experience. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in social work. I believe in nurturing and supporting children and families is very important. I have experience with new born care, nannying, babysitting, house hold management, night...

Monique S. says "Caitlyn is an awesome nanny. She's prompt, professional, organized and friendly. My kids also really enjoy having her as their nanny."

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Inga C.

Fun-loving Care Provider Looking For Full Time Opportunity

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
I have been a childcare provider for children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I started with infant care and spent 3 years in the area. Two-year-olds are my favorite age group. I find it very exciting to witness children learning and growing so quickly! I always try to encourage independence and creativity. I find it important for...

Marisa B. says "Inga has been working with us for two months and has formed a great bond with our 15 month old daughter I. She is very engaging and interactive with I. -...

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Anna S.

Love Art And Crafts, Going Out To Places, And Playing Outside

Oxford, NC

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
hi I'm Anna and I love working with children of all ages. I have worked in daycare from the nursery to the school age. I have been nanning with family's since I was 18 and have loved it. children are so special and I would love to be there to help your family with theses special Littles

Care Member says "Anna is wonderful! I wish we could continue to employ her but our situation has changed. Anna worked for us full-time over the past year and was...

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Hanna C.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Hanna. To give you a little bit of a background, I am a recent graduate of UNCC with a B. S in Exercise Science. In terms of work experience, I worked full-time with a wonderful family of three daughters during my fall gap semester. I transported the girls to and from school, and helped with light home...

Patrick M. says "We hired Hanna as recurring sitter. Great communication, dependable, and our child has a great time with her."

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Morgan P.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I was a kindergarten teacher for 3 years and first grade teacher for 1 year. I have a lot of experience with animals and children with special needs. I love the outdoors and all types of pets, i'm very active. I have a degree in english with a minor in education so I can also tutor if needed. looking forward to meeting you and...

Michael N. says "Morgan is just great with kids, I am so happy I hired her. The experience with her was so smooth and I did not feel nervous one bit when she was taking...

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Puanani K.

Wake Forest, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
As a nurturing caregiver with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for your child. My friendly and patient nature, combined with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage children in fun and educational activities. I have experience caring for one child at a time, and...

Kathy G. says "Nani is very Loving, caring, and loyal to her families she works for. Another blessing is, she is a highly motivated, and detailed cleaner. Her eye for...

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Cardis M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi I am Cardis, a graduate of North Carolina Central University with a degree in Family Consumer Science, specializing in Child Development and Family Relations. With over 10 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional care for newborns, infants, toddlers, and grade school children, I'm confident in my ability to cater...

Deidre G. says "Cardis was hired to transport our daughter from school to our local YMCA. Because Cardis has such a great personality, she was able to instantly connect...

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Elyssa L.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I'm an optimistic, reliable, & caring nanny seeking families in need of occasional or recurring babysitters! My college degree is in the arts & I love getting to incorporate that passion into fun crafts/activities & encourage children to explore their creativity. I recently relocated to the Raleigh-Durham area with my...

Maggie F. says "Elyssa had a good reference and background check, and was polite, friendly, and communicative. We had her assist as a date night sitter for our 5 month...

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Abigail F.

Soon-to-be Pediatric Nurse

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I am a registered nurse working full time in a pediatric acute care hospital setting. My availability is limited due to my inconsistent work schedule, but I am able to provide help on my days off. I have experience with children as early as days old, and am comfortable with all age ranges. I am more than happy to assist with...

Care Member says "Abby is wonderful with children of all ages and genders. She engages in play and will provide developmental appropriate activities. Abby is...

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Jessica M.

Babysitter

Wake Forest, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! Please read my bio before messaging me. I'm a passionate care giver with 3 years of experience working with kids. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I'd be more than happy to help with cooking, light housekeeping, and errands. I have my own transportation and I'm fine with pets as well. Currently my availability is...

Care Member says "My husband and I are pleased with Jessica’s service. She was warm and inviting upon our initial meet and greet. She was responsive, punctual, and...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Stem, NC

Babysitters in Stem, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Vanessa P.

Vanessa was fantastic! She arrived right on time, we felt very comfortable leaving our 3 kids with her, and she even tidied the kitchen and...

- Care member

Savannah G.

Savannah is very kind and patient as well as extremely dependable. She has always had a natural ease when it comes to young children. She...

- Sasha G.

Alexander L.

I hired Alex as a summer nanny to care for my two elementary aged kids. He did a great job taking them to fun activities and helping them...

- Jessica L.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Stem, NC

The average rate for babysitters in Stem, NC on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of January 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Stem, NC often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 1 babysitters in Stem, NC, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Stem, NC offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Stem, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Stem.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Stem offer flexible or same-day availability.

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