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Cari H.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Cari and I live in Durham! I teach second grade in Cary, and have been working with kiddos since I was 15! I am looking to help out a family during the remainder of the summer!

Rhonda R. says "Beautiful young lady with a heart full of kindness, compassion and love. My children adore her and so do their parents. She brings joy to every...

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Lauren G.

Wake Forest, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Providing reliable, nurturing support for families is a true passion of mine. With over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and as a mom of two teens and an infant myself, I bring a creative and imaginative approach to every day. Whether we are solving puzzles, playing educational board games, or exploring...

Mariah M. says "Lauren was amazing! She went above and beyond caring for my mother. She took us on short notice but not short service. Best part was that my mother Loved...

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Vanessa P.

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 94 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Mayra P.

Nice Sitter

Franklinton, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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 "Eddrena was so essential to our postpartum mental health! We hired her for a few nights each week, for night shifts from 10pm to 6am, starting from when...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Nandi M.

Former Teacher, Experienced, Dependable, Part-Time Babysitter Available

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, my name is Nandi! I taught kindergarten for 3 years, worked in a preschool and spent 2 years teaching English in Spain. I'm currently a grad student looking to continue babysitting after my recent move. I have 10+ years of experience with children in the classroom, childcare, camp, and nanny setting. I've babysat...

Care Member says "Nandi was wonderful! She babysat for us over the holidays on vacation. She arrived with fun ideas for the evening and my kids loved her, thank you!!!"

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Elyssa S.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I'm an optimistic, reliable, & caring nanny seeking a family to join in a full-time capacity starting in Sep 2026. My college degree is in the arts, & I love getting to incorporate that passion into fun crafts & activities to encourage children to explore their creativity. I relocated to the Raleigh-Durham area last...

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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Nancy F.

CNA

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a down to earth person like to take care of the elderly and love helping people. I have 10years experience work with all clients.

Aji N. says "Very gentle, our son loved him and she was so patient with him!"

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Robin C.

Raleigh, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
With over 25 years of expertise in Child Development, I have a genuine passion for connecting with and caring for children of all ages. I hold a B. S. Degree in Child Development, equipping me with the necessary knowledge and skills. My experience with children and parents includes early intervention, classroom settings, 1:1...

Michelle G. says "We have absolutely loved having Robin join our family this past year. She has helped care for our 16 year old son with severe special needs. He is...

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Jordan L.

Franklinton, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi everyone! My name is Jordan. I have been working as a private nanny for about six years now. I have worked with children ages newborn to five years of age! I am currently looking for a part-time nanny job. Along with being a nanny I am also a part time Doula! I'm looking forward to speaking with your beautiful family. Thank...

Care Member says "Jordan was wonderful with my three month old. It was very obvious after her first visit how comfortable and knowledgeable she was in caring for an...

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Morgan M.

Energetic And Fun-Filled Worker

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a young adult currently working as a remote bookkeeper for a local company. Alongside my day job, I'm on the lookout for part-time opportunities in child and pet care, as I find it incredibly rewarding to step outside my usual routine. Thanks to the flexibility of my remote work setup, I'm able to explore other...

Care Member says "Morgan has babysat my 5 year old son multiple times and he has a blast every time he sees her. I can tell they have so much fun together once we leave...

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Lian F.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
After 4 years of work in Pediatric Newborn Medicine, I completed my MPH in Maternal & Child Health at UNC, and then worked in research, nannied, & did post-bacc pre-med classes in Durham- I am now a 2nd year med student. I love working with & caring for children, and building relationships with them as they learn and grow,...

Care Member says "Lian was AWESOME!!! Our daughter had so much fun with her and kept saying is she coming back tomorrow?? Lian is very creative and kept our daughter...

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Camryn S.

Part Time Babysitter

Wake Forest, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Camryn, and I have over 7 years of babysitting experience. I have a bachelors degree from Tennessee Wesleyan University, and I will be attending UNC Chapel Hill's occupational therapy master's program this Fall. I am super passionate about working with children and am hoping to work in a pediatric OT practice...

Sheila S. says "Camryn was amazing, she was very good at keeping my "busy bee" daughter happy and entertained. She even brought over fun sensory bins and activities on...

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Samalices V.

Samalices V From Tobyhanna, Pa.

Wake Forest, NC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I am a devoted and reliable childcare provider with 5+ years experience. I enjoy working with children and I am committed to promoting children's physical, mental and emotional development. I am skilled in creating schedules, following commitments and routines, and am very crafty! I also have a degree in education, and have...

Chelsea W. says "In the short few weeks that I have had the pleasure of meeting Sami she has become just like a family member. She came into my life during a big...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of November 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

Cari H.

Beautiful young lady with a heart full of kindness, compassion and love. My children adore her and so do their parents. She brings joy to...

- Rhonda R.

Lauren G.

Lauren was amazing! She went above and beyond caring for my mother. She took us on short notice but not short service. Best part was that...

- Mariah M.

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

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Stem, NC

The average rate for babysitters in Stem, NC on Care.com is $24.00 per hour as of November 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 2 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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