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Michelle is AMAZIN! I cannot speak more highly of her! she is loving, caring, totally aware, respectful of the whole family, can do extra…
Review for Michelle G. by Care member
Elizabeth helped me out with last minute childcare and she was terrific! Elizabeth has a soothing energy and really connects to children.…
Review for Elizabeth C. by Cait T.
Deirdre was amazing with our son, would highly recommend!
Review for Deirdre D. by Care member
Babysitters in Strafford, NH
5.0
(1)
I have numerous years of caring for children, including raising my own boys, ages 16 & 20. My childcare experience includes several nanny positions prior to having children. Additionally, I taught students, including experiential learning and coordinated afterschool and summer programming, for 12 years in a local school district...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Michelle is AMAZIN! I cannot speak more highly of her! she is loving, caring, totally aware, respectful of the whole family, can do extra chores for you depending on her commitment needs for you little one/s. She is magic, believe me."
Care member
Elizabeth C.
Concord, NH
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fun loving mother to one happy baby girl who was born in June 2021. My daughter and I love spending time outside taking care of all of our animals. We have a small herd of cows, one horse, and two dogs that we love to spend time with. I have been working with a variety of children with disabilities for several years...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth helped me out with last minute childcare and she was terrific! Elizabeth has a soothing energy and really connects to children. She was also early for the session, and was kind and communicative. The outdoor time she spent with my little one was idyllic...
Cait T.
Deirdre D.
Newmarket, NH
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Deirdre, college graduate with 8 years of childcare experience!
I have a bachelors degree in Anthropology and an associates in Sociomedical Science from State University of New York at Geneseo.
I have experience looking after little ones (including newborns) & would love to help them grow! I like to make arts and...
Deirdre can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"My kids enjoyed her company, she is friendly and understanding of my autistic son. My daughter is asking when she is coming back, this showed me how good she is with kids. I would recommend her highly."
Meski G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Looking for 10-20 hours per week for Summer 2025. During summer 2023 I worked for a stay at home mom with 5-month-old twins and summer 2024 I worked for a family with a 4-month-old who were transitioning back to work/work from home. Also happy to help with date night!
I am a 4th grade teacher and staying with my moms place...
Kari can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kari was wonderful with our 5 month old daughter! It was our first experience with a sitter and Kari was extremely personable and incredibly patient and caring for our daughter. She helped us throughout the summer and was always on time and brought a great energy...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am an experienced nanny of over six years with prior experience teaching in an early childhood education center. I'm willing to travel up to 30 minutes in any direction. I am continuing my education in early childhood education, and am CPR/first aid certified. I have excellent references and love what I do! I...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Madi is an amazing person and even more amazing nanny! We had the privilege of having Madi work for us for almost 3 years. She has so much love for children. She is energetic, creative, funny and gentle. She loves the outdoors and passed on this love to our...
Jill M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Samantha, a professional artist & caregiver. I have been deeply committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of my nanny kids for the past 16+ years. I'm silly, nurturing & have a compassion to help children learn.
Our weekdays are planned around adventures outside, after drop offs at my house in Concord....
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Samantha worked with us for nearly 3 years caring for daughter from infant to toddler and highly recommended! She is dependable, patient and caring. She truly became part of our family! "
Lauren B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello New Family,
My name is Audrey. I am 26 years old and am looking for a family to spend my summer with. I have been babysitting since I was 10. During the school year I work as a school psychologist. I have worked with many individual families, in daycares, schools and love children of all ages. I have experience working...
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Audrey was our nanny for our 3 month old for 3 months until heading back to grad school. She is punctual, reliable and quick thinking. As a new mom I was figure out things and Audrey was happy to help problem solve with me. She still sits for us and our now 1 year...
Shannon T.
Grace M.
Somersworth, NH
$20/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I've always had a deep-seated passion for nurturing children's growth and development, and my 12 years of childcare experience have only solidified my commitment. As a patient, friendly, and certified teacher, I find immense joy in fostering a safe, nurturing environment where children can blossom. My expertise lies in caring...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Grace is amazing!! She was our sitter for a 10 & 7 year old for two years. Excellent help with homework and tutoring. She's always dependable and on time and came through for us several times when we were in a pinch. She even did overnights when my husband and I...
Andrea A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked in Early Childcare for a little over three years at Seedlings Early Learning Center. I'm experienced with infants as young as 2 months as well as toddlers. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and have completed an array child care training courses. I love caring for children, am able to clean around the home,...
Ava can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ava has been AMAZING with our five month old. She's reliable, patient, knowledgeable; we couldn't have asked for a better Nanny!"
Savannah H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior at the UNH studying human development and family studies with a minor in child life, I also played D1 field hockey there! I started babysitting when I was 15 and have babysat triplets, children from 3 mo. to 12 yo, children with autism, and children with ADHD. My goal is to become a child life specialist, helping...
Gillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gillian is our go-to for sitting. She treats our son, B., like family and he adores her! We highly recommend Gillian for all of your sitting needs!"
Megan F.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Devin and I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting kids since I was 16 years old. I have experience with children as young as newborn through children who are 16. I also used to be a substitute teacher at the Deerfield Community School which means I have had a background check. I am both CPR and First Aid...
Devin can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I only knew her from interviewing her. Once we offered her the job she never returned my messages and didn't even bother to let us know she was not interested anymore so we were left with nothing. Wish she would have been more transparent, if so, then I would have...
Carlesa H.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I now live in Deerfield Nh
I have 10 years of childcare experience caring for children from 3 months old up to 12 years old. I have babysat for families, been a private nanny, worked in two day cares and have 5 nephews and nieces.
I love reading to kids, singing, playing games and being outside. I am loving and attentive. I...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Sara was great with our girls. She was dependable, always on time, drove them to where they needed to go and kept them safe."
Kendra S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sara. I am a 32-year-old stay at home mom. I have three step kids that are adults and 2 littles of my own. An 8-year-old and 1-year-old. I am going to school part time for my masters in clinical mental health counseling. I have been a babysitter or nanny since the age of 13 to kids ranging from newborn-18. I have...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sara worked for me for 2 years. She was great with my boys and always did what I asked of her. She took great care of my boys and I would hire her again if I go back to work. I would recommend Sara to anyone! "
Stephanie N.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Over 15 years experience with children ages 2 to 10 years old. Provisional Behavioral Health Professional certificate. I have two part-time jobs and are looking for flexible, one-off evening and weekend jobs to supplement my income. Substitute teaching experience, patient, and fun!
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linds was prompt and communicative. She offered to do a video call when we first got in touch and was warm and pleasant. Although it was last minute, she arrived on time. She was engaging with my 8 yo daughter in a calm and kind way. We would hire her again. "
Emily L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Josephine!
I come from a big family and have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I recently relocated to Somersworth, New Hampshire.
For the last 4 years I have been working in the daycare industry. My experience ranges from working with newborns to preschool-age children. Before working...
Josephine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Josie was an amazing nanny for our 1-year-old daughter. She was patient, kind, and flexible to accommodate her evolving schedule. Josie was also respectful and helped out around the house. She has a passion for children and is a natural caregiver. Even our...
Eugenia U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
working with children ranging from 1 years old to 5 years old. While working at the daycare though I was primarily working with children 14 months to 2 years old.
I have nannied for 11 children ranging from 14 months old to 4 years old, with a couple of older children 7 and 9 years old. I worked full-time for 8 of the children,...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Melanie is AMAZING!!! I absolutely love her. I have hired maybe 6 babysitters through Care and none of them come even close to Melanie. She follows directions, does things the way that you ask, is super caring, always on time (actually pulls up to my house even...
Grace P.
Shannon O.
Nottingham, NH
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a friendly, active and imaginative caregiver. I have a diverse background in early childhood education, youth community outreach and 9 years experience as a Nanny. I have worked with children of all ages and needs, as an Americorps Youth Program Coordinator, and as a Preschool teacher. I'm dedicated to educational, play...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon spent some time as our full time nanny, then became our part time babysitter. Shannon is truly an amazing person. My boys are not always the easiest, but Shannon was able to be flexible and yet firm with them. They love having her come babysit for her,...
Stephanie L.
5.0
(1)
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely fantastic with all ages of children. She began babysitting our children in elementary school and continued until they were in their first year of middle school. She played with them when they were little and did homework with them as they got...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently work full-time in Salem, NH as an Early Childhood Special Educator. I live on the seacoast with my husband and our black lab Pierce. I have been babysitting since 15 years old. I have worked in a variety of early learning settings through internships and college jobs.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was a dream come true. My 5-month-old was instantly comfortable with her & so was I. Hannah gave me updates throughout the night- I'm a new Mom & still getting used to leaving baby with a sitter! Her education & professional background gave me extra peace of...
Molly B.
Former educator open to part-time opportunities to provide childcare/tutoring services!
I have loved working with kids of all ages, ever since I was in middle school and started babysitting younger kids in my neighborhood. Since then, I've worked as a camp counselor, private tutor, student teacher during college, first-grade...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Strafford, NH:
How can I find a Strafford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Strafford, NH 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 1 babysitters in Strafford, NH on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Strafford, NH?
The average rate for Strafford, NH babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Strafford, NH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Strafford, NH 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.