Find child care providers in Charleston, SC that you’ll love

895 child care providers are listed in Charleston, SC

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Charleston, SC

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Liz D.


Charleston, SC

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Crafts, Cooking And Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available on weekends and part-time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday. Starting June 1st, I will be available Thursday/Fridays 7AM-4 p.m. I live in West Ashley, but willing to traveling within reasonable distance. I am well suited for families who you need child care due to work, weddings/events, a reliable backup nanny, or an...
Liz can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We cannot praise our experience with Liz enough! From the moment we contacted her in a frenzy, needing last-minute childcare assistance, she was an absolute lifesaver. Punctuality is key when it comes to entrusting someone with the care of your little one, and Liz...

Robert M.

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Natalie S.


Charleston, SC

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a young working professional living in Daniel Island, I work from home 8. 30-5. 00 p.m. but it's a very flexible schedule! I would love to babysit on weekends and evenings for date nights! I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do enjoy taking...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Natalie is the best! She's always punctual and professional. My daughter took to her instantly and had a great bond. She is a keeper. Total Mary Poppind package. "

Kirstin G.

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Erin G.


Charleston, SC

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Culinary Chef Trained Child Caretaker

Before starting in the Daycare industry several years ago, I worked in the culinary field. It was there that I learned the art of multitasking, organization, creative expression and a "stay busy" work ethic. There is always something to do when working with kids and in someone's home. It brings me great joy to put all of these...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Erin's the best! She is punctual, dependable, friendly, upbeat, and has a great personality. Children love her! Her energy is contagious! Would definitely hire this girl!!"

MJ R.

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Monica W.


Charleston, SC

$35/hr

Pt Care, Mother Baby

Monica, 5 grown children, 19 yr old is the youngest, born and raised in Trinidad and tobago, became a great citizen of united state of America, 33yrs ago. Live in Charleston 22 yrs ago, Workmates trident hospital for 2 yrs, 18 yrs at musc. From med surge to mother baby post-partum for 15 yrs, 2yrs at riegristration for 1. 5...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"She is very kind, attentive, and thorough. Always punctual and ready to work enthusiastically."

Chi C.

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Vielka H.


Charleston, SC

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny- Care In Your Home

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

WEST ASHLEY! AVAILABLE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. Hello everyone. My name is Vielka . I have worked as a Nanny for about 15 years in Charleston SC. I speak Spanish and English. I enjoy working with young children and I have plenty of experience with newborns. Families I have worked with compliment my abilities with understanding...
5.0
"My son loves Vielka! Can't wait to hire her again."

Shannon M.

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Juliana V.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring Babysitter Looking To Love Your Kiddos As Much As You Do!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Juliana, I am currently a Catering Sales Manager at a brand new lifestyle hotel in downtown Charleston! I have had many babysitting and nannying jobs in the past, I love being around kids and watching them grow up and experience new things with them. I have great experience with newborns, toddlers and children up...
Juliana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Juliana was great with our infant son. She is attentive and compassionate. Her previous nanny experience was made very obvious by her instant comfort and her intuition. She is personable and warm. We loved knowing our boy was in the best hands with Juliana. She is...

Christie C.

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Taleen P.


Charleston, SC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

A Fun Sitter That Provides Quality Care!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Taleen, and I am a college student working towards a degree in pediatric psychiatry. I am very experienced in childcare. I have grown up babysitting, and have lots of experience working with kids with disabilities (blind and ASD specifically). I am always around children with my ABA therapy job, and I love to...
Taleen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Taleen was great! She was very engaged with the kids and very responsive. She is willing to help out with things around the house as well."

Elizabeth T.

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Emily B.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver With Tons Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Emily! I have been babysitting/nannying for 15+ years. I'm currently a certified and licensed Physician Assistant, and am looking to use my free time and flexible work schedule to help local families with child care! I graduated from Clemson University in 2015 with honors, then graduated from Medical University of South...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily babysat for my 3 children and we all loved her! Kids were happy, house was clean, Emily was extremely polite and I felt very secure leaving her with my 3 children. I would love to have hired her as a nanny, but we need different hours. I will absolutely use...

Elizabeth F.

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Kenicia M.


Charleston, SC

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Nurse/Newborn Care Specialist/ Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a reliable, patient, jovial, and energetic person who enjoys caring for babies and children. I am a qualified Baby Nurse/Nanny with over 10 years of experience in childcare. I am certified in Infant/Child CPR/First Aid & AED, and I am up to date on my immunizations, including Tdap. I have worked with families to be...
Kenicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Kenicia to watch our 1 year old daughter. She was very attentive to her and made sure she knew all of her routines and care. She was great with her - playing, singing, practicing walking, going to story time, etc. She was also very patient with her and is...

Kaitlin M.

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Heather M.


Charleston, SC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

After School Care - Nurturing, Responsible, And Fun!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have helped raise children for 10 families. I speak three languages, am an excellent mediator, fair yet firm, and most importantly I teach communication through listening and talking through problems and feelings.
Heather can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather was awesome. She is punctual, polite and made everything easy for us. I would highly recommend her. "

Care member

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Aubrey B.


Charleston, SC

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Reliable Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Aubrey. I'm looking for a part/full time nanny position and hope to meet your family soon. I absolutely love animals and kids. I've babysat for about 14 years and have been a full time nanny the past 9+. I love teaching and seeing developmental growth in the kiddos that I watch. I also house and pet sit. I...
Aubrey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She did a wonderful job watching our little ones for a couple of years. They were infants when she started watching them until they were old enough to attend preschool. Aubrey was always so sweet and cheerful, and was like part of our family. Definitely recommend...

Marie B.

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Pamela F.


Charleston, SC

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom And Grandma To CARE For Your Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have run my own daycare in the past. I love children and having fun and being silly. I'm very creative and musical and love the outdoors. I cared for a precious little boy who started preschool, from January 2022 through August 2022. I also care for people with dementia on a part-time basis. I am CPR certified and fully...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Pam. She started helping us daily with out 1.5 yr old and has become part of our family. She has proven to be the most reliable, loving, responsive person I have ever used on this site or any other. She has been a God send for...

Gabe H.

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Brianna H.


Charleston, SC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Supportive Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Brianna and I am a second grade teacher here in Charleston. I started to care for children when I was 13 years old. I started out as a mother's helper which then moved to a babysitter throughout high school. Throughout college I worked at a daycare center, helping to care for 9-month-old babies all the way to...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Brianna was the best babysitter! My boys were 4 and 2 when she watched them and she played games, played songs, and did activities with them. They loved her! If she was still local, we would continue to have her babysit."

Mary G.

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Gabrielle A.


Charleston, SC

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Gabrielle is spectacular! She is super reliable and smart and immediately bonded with my daughter. I couldn't have asked for a better sitter, and it was last minute and a hot day. She went above and beyond and even helped to teach my daughter how to be a better...

Ellen E.

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Joni A.


Charleston, SC

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Part Time

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

MY RATES ARE $25-35/hr. I raised two children, who are now 30 and 32 and are off on their own. I was raised here in Charleston. My daughter is an elementary special needs teacher and I love visiting and spending time with her students. I have provided various services, including babysitting an infant daily, babysitting children...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joni was fantastic with my 6 month old and 10 year old nephew. We were traveling to the area for a wedding and she watched both children. There were no issues and we were able to enjoy our time - she even sent a really lovely follow up text the next day. Thank you...

Chelsea R.

Child care centers in Charleston, SC

Open Arms Child Care Center

Open Arms Child Care Center

1818 Elsey Dr, Charleston, SC

Costimate: $162/wk

Academy of Knowledge is an affordable infant and toddler day care. We provide quality early education & child care in Charleston SC for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age. We are a team of professionals devoted to quality child care and education. Through teacher training, appropriate...

Radiant Academy

Radiant Academy

1919 Clifton Street, Charleston, SC

Starting at $190/wk

We are a brand new christian preschool opening in Charleston,SC. We are accepting applications for Infants-4 yrs old. We are accepting applications for afterschoolers who attend North Charleston School of Arts. We are doing a Winter Camp this year during Christmas break for afterschoolers in our...

Trinity Montessori School

1293 Orange Grove Rd, Charleston, SC

Starting at $8700/day

5.0

(1)

The Trinity Montessori School provides a childcare program in Charleston, South Carolina. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination using the...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with the education, foundation, and support that Trinity Montessori School has provided for our two children. Definitely the best in the area."

Haley V


Playhouse Day Care

Playhouse Day Care

1534 Orange Grove Rd., Charleston, SC

Costimate: $151/wk

4.0

(1)

DSS licensed and an Advocates For Better Care (ABC) certified center which provides excellent care and education to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. USDA approved breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily. Chef on site to plan and prepare meals that are appealing to young...
4.0
"This center has child driven learning happening in every classroom as well as guidance given by trained and loving caregivers. Hands-on activities exploring concepts of literacy, math and science are fun and inviting to the older students. Exploration in sensory...

Marianne O


Charles Towne Child Development Center

1521 Wappoo Dr, Charleston, SC

Costimate: $151/wk

5.0

(2)

5.0
"I could not be more pleased with our experience at Charles Towne Child Development Center. Our 15 month old loves her teachers and is always happy when we pick her up. The new owner, Kimmie, goes above and beyond to make sure parents are happy and all of the...

Alison


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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Charleston, SC

Liz D.

5.0

We cannot praise our experience with Liz enough! From the moment we contacted her in a frenzy, needing last-minute childcare assistance, she was an absolute lifesaver. Punctuality is key when it comes to entrusting someone with the care of your little one, and Liz exceeded our expectations. Despite...

- Robert M.

Natalie S.

5.0

Natalie is the best! She's always punctual and professional. My daughter took to her instantly and had a great bond. She is a keeper. Total Mary Poppind package.

- Kirstin G.

Erin G.

5.0

Erin worked for my Company for 7 years and was an outstanding employee who communicated well throughout her work week with management and her employees. She was also very strong at organizing and rearranging our work flow for a more efficient work place. Her ability to resolve problems in a timely...

- John Z.

Monica W.

5.0

She is very kind, attentive, and thorough. Always punctual and ready to work enthusiastically.

- Chi C.

Vielka H.

5.0

Ms V has been a huge blessing to our family! She has kept my daughter the last 15 months. From 3 months to 18 months old. We are moving out of state and extremely sad to leave her! She has taught her so many wonderful things! She helped with all of her first year milestones. She speaks Spanish to...

- Care member

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Charleston, SC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 356 reviews of the 895 listed child care providers.