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Hi! My name is Kaitlyn! I am a 20-year-old young lady.. I am outgoing and very creative!! I love to cook, clean, and make people happy! I love working with children, because I've always wanted a child of my own! If you are willing to give me a chance to bring a smile to the little ones, help them with homework, or homemade...
I have worked part time for 2 years during my Junior-Senior year of high school being an after school caregiver to an 18-year-old male with autism
Andrea S.
Gaston, SC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mother ran an in home daycare and I helped with diaper changes and meal time. Also helped mother in daycare within a school district when younger. The children I have watched range from newborn to 4 years old.
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5+ years of experience with children from 12months to 12 years old. I enjoy working with kids. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, I have my own vehicle so I would be able to help with car pooling, getting them around for school, helping with school work, and any activities they would like to do.
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We ended up bringing Arianna on for a few months and she was fantastic. Our two year old Daughter loved her and we even brought Arianna on some trips with us. Sadly I am starting up a business and due to some finical strains we had to change our childcare...
Brandon M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience when it comes to providing care for children, those with and without disabilities. I have a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Special education with an emphasis in Severe and Multiple Disabilities. I love working with children and currently work at Deerfield Elementary School as the 3K Special...
Brian can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brian worked with my son on writing & reading for a couple of months, he was great with him. The school made note of the improvement. We saw our 7 year old go from hating writing to loving it!"
Yolanda D.
Callie H.
Columbia, SC
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Graduating High School Senior. I'm Going To USC Upstate In The Fall To Major In Education. I Have Always Enjoyed Babysitting!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a sophomore in college. I do have experience pick-up kids during the school year. I have stayed overnight with kids and I babysit regularly. I do have my own car. I look forward to meeting your family!
Callie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I will definitely use Callie as a sitter for my boys!"
Allison C.
5.0
(4)
I am a freshman in college currently taking classes at UofSC. I have worked at Camp Canaan, a summer camp in Rock Hill, SC for 4 years now. I love playing sports, doing arts and crafts, and playing video and board games. I am very friendly, sweet, and energetic. I like to be involved with what the kids are doing, but also know...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very dependable and talented person. Too many talents to list here."
Troy K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
Marica can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marica is nothing short of AMAZING! She has a positive personality, great energy, warm presence, and is willing to go over and above to provide the highest quality care. She assisted our father with his recovery from surgery after he broke his hip. He is also in...
Andrea D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and am willing to help out around the house-laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc.. I have six years of experience and a lot of references! I attend UofSC, and I am looking for a family to babysit for! I will in Columbia until the end of May. I would be happy to meet or talk over the phone if you are interested!
Mya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Maya is the best!! Super reliable. She is great with kids of all ages. Even infants & pets."
Mike S.
5.0
(3)
Growing up as the youngest child, I was always the unofficial housekeeper. My older brother would often leave me with the chores, and I eventually realized I enjoyed doing them. I later began cleaning neighbor's houses, and local daycares at the age of 16.
Upon entering college, I cleaned dorms throughout campus so that...
Dax can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have had numerous nanny positions, all references are available upon request. I have handled multiple children at once any age from infants to teenagers. My undergraduate degree is in Dietetics, and my internship and graduate focus was in school nutrition. Full time I am a dietitian in long term care and rehab facility, and...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meagan did a great job babysitting for us last night. She was very sweet and patient. My 7 and 4 year old really enjoyed having her!"
Rachel T.
5.0
(1)
I currently have 2 cats and have had a cat, dog, and fish previously. I have taken care of my friend's dogs overnight as well as occasional walks. I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I am very good with animals and have been around them my whole life! I can feed the animals, walk them, change litter boxes or cages and of...
Camille can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Camille is a responsible, enthusiastic, and dependable young woman. I have know her since she was 6 years old and can recommend her for any position and/or employment. We have also employed Camille numerous times to care for our pets and "house sit" during...
Nathan C.
Tiffany M.
Lexington, SC
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have taught for 4, going on 5 years. I am now in Peru, teaching. I will be back in the states in late June! Children are so precious to me, therefore, I want my jobs to always include them!!
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany has a big heart for children and took great care of our boys. She is also creative with ways to stimulate their imaginations, with games and puzzles and outdoor play. She is organized and had our boys on a good, predictable schedule. I really felt supported...
Christine O.
Angela B.
West Columbia, SC
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Fun, Looking For Full-Time Summer Nanny Job
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Angela, and I was born and raised in Columbia, SC with my 3 siblings. I graduated from Marquette University nursing school in 2018 and have been working as a Neonatal ICU RN for 5 years. I have been a child care-taker since I was about 13 for several families with children of all ages and number, and I have always...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Angela has babysat for my daughter regularly since the time she was 3 months old. My daughter loves Angela and runs to the door to greet her when she arrives. Angela is great at keeping her entertained with toys and books and is able to put her to sleep at night...
Rachel G.
Victoria B.
Columbia, SC
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Very Outgoing And Professional. I'm Here To Make Your Everyday Life Easier.
5.0
(2)
Hello, I'm Victoria! I have 5 years of experience with cleaning and babysitting. I love doing this kind of work because I love feeling like I make a difference in people's lives. I'm here to help.
Victoria can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Very dependable and always on time and works very hard and always give her all in everything she does "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been an elementary school teacher for the last 5 years, but I left teaching to go to law school. I love reading and doing hands-on STEM related crafts. I am comfortable around dogs and cats and can also help with distance learning and academic support. I will be in school full time starting in August, so my hours will be...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Morgan was a pleasure to work with. She showed up on time and brought activities along for her and my son. He really enjoyed how she interacted with him!!"
Helen B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Gwen and I have always loved helping children. Once having a dream to be a preschool teacher but now looking to helping parents with their little ones at home.
Do you need a date night, run errands, pick up extra shifts at work, or just need some time to yourself? I'm here to help!
Currently enrolled to be CPR/AED...
Gwendolyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Gwen goes above and beyond for our family, cares for our kids as if they were her own, and goes the extra mile to clean up and even organize items, switch laundry, sweep, etc. She is wonderful as we are grateful to have found her. Highly recommend!"
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Katherine. I worked as a part time nanny a few years ago and as a childcare worker while I was in college. I am currently a graduate student at USC, and I am specializing in marriage and family therapy!
I love working with kids, and have experience working with children of all ages! I am most experienced with...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Katherine was our regular nanny for 4 months until we got into a daycare, but we will continue to hire her as a babysitter on weekends, etc. in the future. Our baby, who is now 13 mo, immediately warmed to her because of her calm, positive, and confident presence....
Amy C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kristine and I have been elementary school teacher for 5 years. I recently moved to the Columbia area from Virginia and am interested in babysitting, nannying, or tutoring during the evenings or weekends. Whether or not you have a one time child care need or are looking for a regular tutor, I'd love to learn...
Kristine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine is great! The kids love when she babysits and she was on time and even had the kiddos clean up toys toward the end which was a bonus. Would recommend!"
Teresa A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Caring for animals is my passion, and I love what I do! I have over 10 years of pet sitting and animal care experience including working at a veterinary hospital. I'm comfortable with young pets and senior animal care.
My services include walking dogs, cat care, changing food and water, administering medicines and keeping your...
Angela can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Angela does a great job with my dog! She's really good with her and has great communication! Very easy to work with and you can tell she's a pro!"
Heather E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Swansea, SC
Arianna S.
5.0
We ended up bringing Arianna on for a few months and she was fantastic. Our two year old Daughter loved her and we even brought Arianna on some trips with us. Sadly I am starting up a business and due to some finical strains we had to change our childcare situation, otherwise we would still have...
- Brandon M.
Brian F.
5.0
Brian worked with my son on writing & reading for a couple of months, he was great with him. The school made note of the improvement. We saw our 7 year old go from hating writing to loving it!
- Yolanda D.
Callie H.
5.0
I will definitely use Callie as a sitter for my boys!
- Allison C.
Zoe K.
5.0
Zoe is very reliable. Always on time and someone you can always count on. My children love bank g her babysit them and say that see is nice and a fun babysitter.
- Kris G.
Marica H.
5.0
Marica was a blessing to our family in our time of need. She cared for my mom in her last days. She was helpful, respectful and patient in caring for my mom. We are thankful that we found her and she was able to assist us.
- Devora B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Swansea, SC:
How can I find a Swansea babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Swansea, SC 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 5 babysitters in Swansea, SC 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 Swansea, SC?
The average rate for Swansea, SC babysitters on Care.com is $21.60 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Swansea, SC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Swansea, SC through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.