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Pearl D.

Part Time or Full Time Child Care Provider Available.

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have four years experience working with special needs preschoolers and youth. I have been working as an Nursing Assistant for 20 years providing patient care.

Keisha M. says "Pearl provided excellent, reliable, caring, and compassionate child care for my two children; and I will use her services again for my soon to be born...

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Sabrina N.

Nanny Or Child Caregiver

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Sabrina I am 28 years old and have my Associates in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children for the past 8 years from the ages of Infant-Elementary. I love working with children I would love to find a family that I could provide fun activities inside and outside of the house, bring structure to the...

Sara N. says "We hired Sabrina as a nanny for our now 19 month old son over the summer and we certainly highly recommend her work. Not only does she have a natural...

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Brandy S.

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
With 30 years of experience as a career nanny and newborn care specialist, I provide dedicated overnight newborn care to support families during the critical early months of life. My focus is on newborns, including multiples, with a particular passion for nurturing children from birth to 6mo. Caring for babies-especially during...

Bb B. says "I hired Brandy for overnight care of my newborn the day I came home from the hospital. I was a single mom with no family around and Brandy quickly became more...

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Ivannia G.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Ivannia. I am an experienced and dedicated nanny. I am open to babysitting and part-time positions including late evenings. About my experience: I ran my own family daycare for 10 years that also included half day and after school children. I've learned a lot throughout the years and love all of the...

Care Member says "Ivannia is wonderful. We hired her for overnights with our three month old, and we were so grateful to have her warm and caring presence in our home (we...

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Zarghouna R.

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a dedicated certified childcare provider with over 20 years of experience in nurturing and caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting children's lives. I strive to be a reliable and supportive figure for families,...

Care Member says "She is very prompt, professional and caring individual, she responds in a timely manner even when needed on a short notice, highly recommended "

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Jaela H.

I Love What I Do!

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Former daycare teacher with experience across the board! I love to teach, play, and help kids discover their personalities!

Care Member says "Jaela is truly a rare gem! She has been extremely flexible and reliable during difficult/sensitive times as my family went through divorce. She has...

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Tatiana K.

Part-time Nunny Available

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
I'm a mom of two children (boy and girl, 15 and 11), so I have experence in taking care of children from 0 to 12 years. I'm also fond of cooking. And I like dogs :)

Arvind S. says "Miss Tatiana has been with us for three years now. Our child is a special needs child with some developmental delays. During our very first meeting, we...

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Kylie S.

I'm Here To Help!

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kylie and I live in Cary. I graduated from UCF with my BS in Health Sciences. I have CNA experience and am CPR certified. I would love to help with your little ones, whether it be drop off/pick up or nannying at home throughout the day. Please reach out if you're interested with specific times/days so we can see...

Christina D. says "Professional and personable. Safe driver. Good with pets."

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Ingrid I.

Expert Baby Sleep-Consultant And Professional Relationship Psychologist

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I've been taking care of kids for over 25 years, have raised five kids of my own and am excellent with newborns and infants. My philosophy is that children should be stimulated, whether it's outdoors in parks, or indoors through books, games, art and music, because their brains are developing and growing every day. The younger...

Sarah V. says "I cannot speak highly enough of Ingrid's credentials and skills as a caregiver. She's one of the most incredible people I've ever met and is highly skilled...

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Berea F.

Nanny, Babysitter, Or Tutor Available

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have worked with all ages and love each age for their own unique developments. I was CDA (Associates Degree in Child Development) certified and graduated honors with my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Social Work. I have worked with children off and on for the past 23 years...

Randi M. says "We LOVE Berea and so do my girls!!! She has such an amazing personality, she's always on time and we trust her 100%. "

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Drea M.

"All The Way From The West Coast To The South" Best Nannies Come From The West!!

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hi there, I am Andrea To describe myself in a word it would be Fidelity!!! I won't talk to much about me, yet more so of my skills as being a nanny. I am a loving, fun, energetic person in general. I have integrity, loyalty and so much more.. I love to be silly, get on the floor with the kids and love to always have fun. I grew...

Ryan H. says "Our family had the pleasure of having Andrea M. nanny for us for nearly a year and a half for our son. When she started with us our son was 4 months old,...

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Abby L.

Love Kids!

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
I have one child who is 21 and on the spectrum. Always loved children and my first job was babysitting!

Rebecca B. says "Abby is extremely dependable. She spent time with my pets and took great care of them. I would hire her again, absolutely!"

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Rebecca B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi everyone! I am recently moved to Cary for work and would love to look after your little ones! I have worked in the ER as an RN for the past 5 years but before I became a nurse I was a live-in nanny for a newborn and an 18-month-old back in 2021 during quarantine for 9 months. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and it...

Dana G. says "Becca is awesome! She has been watching my kids for over a year and a half now (they are now 2.5yrs and 9yrs old). She loves them and they are always so...

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Allison O.

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I have 10 years of experience babysitting and have 5 years of experience as a full-time nanny. I have cared for children of various ages, ranging from 2 months to 15 years. I also have experience with twins and children with special needs. My approach to childcare emphasizes creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating...

Care Member says "Our experience with Allison has been 10/10. She is incredibly reliable, a great communicator, flexible, and most of all — great with our children. She...

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Nicole M.

Babysitter/ Nanny

Cary, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I absolutely love working with children and hope to help you soon! I have worked in a few nurseries primarily with ages 0-3yrs but have been babysitting since I was 14 giving me 5+ years of experience with children. I coached young kids ages 3-7yrs. for gymnastics, and helped in theatre experiences keeping the little kids...

Megan S. says "Nicole is wonderful. We hired Nicole to help with our 3 year old daughter during the week to help when my husband and I were at work at the same time. She...

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Child care centers in Cary, NC

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Especially 4u Childcare Center

1206 Highland Trail Cary, NC

4.0(12)

State license verified

Hello, my name is Erica and I am a childcare professional and the owner of Especially 4U Childcare Center. I have a 4-Star Rated North Carolina state issued license to operate a home daycare for children in the age range of infant to 5 years old. I have obtained the Infant/Toddler Certificate, diploma and a degree in Early...

Danielle F. says "Erica is a truly professional caregiver. She worked with us to get our infant daughter through some tough adjustments including bottle refusal and sleep...

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Kiddie Academy of Cary

1450 TRYON MANOR DR CARY, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy of Cary, NC offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of West Cary

7350 OKELLY CHAPEL RD CARY, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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7476 - La Petite Academy on W. Chatham Rd

955 W CHATHAM ST CARY, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7477 - La Petite Academy on Baines Court

104 BAINES CT CARY, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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  • 305 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.9

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Cary, NC

Child Care Providers in Cary, NC are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 91 reviews of the 305 listed child care providers

Pearl D.

Pearl provided excellent, reliable, caring, and compassionate child care for my two children; and I will use her services again for my soon...

- Keisha M.

Sabrina N.

We hired Sabrina as a nanny for our now 19 month old son over the summer and we certainly highly recommend her work. Not only does she have...

- Sara N.

Brandy S.

I hired Brandy for overnight care of my newborn the day I came home from the hospital. I was a single mom with no family around and Brandy...

- Bb B.

Common questions about child care in Cary, NC

Child care costs in Cary, NC can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Cary, NC can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Cary, NC often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Cary, NC, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Cary, NC, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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