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Alexis H.

Best Buds (Specializing In Child Care And Personal Assistant Duties)

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alexis and I am a Cum Laude graduate of Meredith College. I studied Fashion Merchandising & Business Admin (focus in HR). Currently I work as a Real Estate Agent and PT assisting individuals and families with childcare & household duties. I am a very dependable, dedicated, fun, loving, & people person! I enjoy...

Care Member says "Alexis is prompt, personable and professional. I was amazed at how comfortable my children were with her after meeting her for the first time. We came...

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Jameika S.

Passionate Child Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Jameika! I am currently attending UNCG for Sociology and Philosophical Ethics. I am the second oldest of four siblings and have two nieces (with a third on the way!). I love working with kids and my goal is to start my own family within the next few years! I have been working as a nanny since 2017. I mainly...

Natasha S. says "Jameika was our full-time nanny for almost a year. Our son had just turned 1 when Jameika started and she was incredibly caring and fully engaged with...

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Caeley M.

Summer Care Giver Available :)

Durham, NC

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Other than being the oldest child of five siblings, I have done clinical rotations in an elementary school clinic, a mother/baby unit at the hospital, a pediatrics unit at the hospital, and a middle school LD classroom. Additionally, I just finished volunteering for a year at the Richmond's Children's Hospital in the Oncology...
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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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Kay A.

Experienced, Responsible Care For Children, Pets, And Homes

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My childcare background includes private homes (infants to 10-year-olds), kibbutz (infants 3 to 9 months), KIN (toddlers 1 to 3 years), and Duke Preschool (kindergarten). I've worked front and back of house in several local restaurants and bakeries along with receiving a thorough training from my own mother in shopping, meal...

Mjane R. says "Kay took great care of M - understanding his nutty attachment to his Momma ;-)"

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Evonna H.

Part Time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced early childhood professional, with an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working in a large childcare facilities and also working privately with individual families. I have provided childcare needs for multiple families met through Care. com and for many of my family members and...

Mollie S. says "Evonna is great with our 3 year old daughter! She is calm, very communicative, reliable, and follows our routine exactly. I was so surprised that she was...

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Mia D.

Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny With Education And Nursing Degree -- Mother To Infant

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello Parents : ) My name is Mia and I have been in the Durham area for 5 years. I came here to start my first nursing position at Duke, since then I have worked with varying patient populations. I have spent more than 20 years taking care of little ones. I started in my church nursery at 11 years old and went on to be a nanny...

Christina S. says "Mia is reliable, and so kind and playful with my 18 month old boy! Highly recommend!"

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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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Kira K.

Nurturing And Experienced Nanny Looking For A Great Family!

Durham, NC

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Being a nanny is my calling; I've cared for children for more than half my life! It is the most rewarding "job" I can think of. I've been fortunate enough to have been with families for years and seen their children grow. I have experience with all ages and I've been sitting regularly for 16 years, although I have been an active...

Care Member says "Kira is a pro! She’s babysat for my 16 month old since she was just a few months old and has been so knowledgeable the whole time. She meets my little...

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Amber Y.

Durham, NC

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 29 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a 7th grade social studies teacher. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, History and Social Science and with a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. I have always loved children and I am a people-person. I find education to be of supreme importance and I love teaching. I am very nurturing...

Nathaniel B. says "We hired amber to care for our autistic teenage child. Amber was punctual, engaging and caring. We used her for for three sessions, one of which was...

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Carleigh L.

Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For Full-time Work

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! Carleigh here and I love hanging with some kiddos. I have been a babysitter since I was 13 and have pretty much sat for different families here and there throughout the years. I have also been a summer nanny and camp counselor. If you want your kids to get outside and do fun activities or come up with creative...

Anna L. says "Carleigh has been our go-to sitter for our 2 boys for almost 2 years (now ages 7 and 11). We feel completely confident leaving the boys in her care. She is...

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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
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Mckenna P.

Summer Caregiver/nanny

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an elementary school teacher in Durham County looking to help during the summer! I absolutely love my job, and working with children is my passion. My oldest sister has three children, a 9-year-old and 5-year-old twins, who are my whole world. I am background checked through the county and finger printed for my job :)

Care Member says "McKenna is an AMAZING babysitter! She took care of my 2 kids all summer (3 year old and 8 year old) and was very attentive, fun, and engaging. My kids...

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Mary S.

NIGHT NANNY AVAILABLE!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello parents! As an experienced and nurturing infant nanny, I offer dedicated care for your little one during both daytime and nighttime hours. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of infants, I provide gentle, attentive, and personalized care to ensure their well-being and development. With over 18 years of...

Emily S. says "Mary continues to be an extraordinary caregiver for my son, A. From the moment he entered this world, Mary has been an integral part of his life, providing...

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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
grocery shopping
+ 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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Child care centers in Durham, NC

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Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care

5503 Frenchmans Creek Dr Durham, NC

5.0(3)

State license verified

In our Spanish Immersion program through self-directed and teacher-directed activities, is designed to promote the healthy growth and development of the whole child (social, emotional, intellectual, physical and creative development). We believe that children learn best by doing. Therefore,our classroom is planned in a way that...

Care Member says "Marby has been caring for my kids at Visijland Day Care for almost 7 years now, and she is like family to us. They love going to her house in the...

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Kids Rising Into Success Child Care Center

2318 Curtis Street Durham, NC

5.0(5)
Kids Rising Into Success Child Care Center's mission is to provide an innovative program that helps children, families and employers work together to be their very best. We are committed to providing "quality" childcare, a nurturing environment, and early education to the entire community to which we serve. We...

Kira H. says "Ms. Stephanie is awesome. She has great communication and willing to work with your schedule. Not just a baby sitter, provides a safe, fun, learning...

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7478 - La Petite Academy on Highgate Drive

5115 HIGHGATE DR DURHAM, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At La Petite Academy on Highgate Drive, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Durham, NC. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time,...

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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THOP Christian Academy

3329 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd DURHAM, NC

5.0(4)

State license verified

Faith based
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
A mission of THOP Christian Academy where your child will be safe and learn the principles of faith-based and education. As parents we know how important it is to have a safe environment for learning we at THOP provides this asset and learning a second language such as Spanish. We develop strong leaders for the future....

Care Member says "Yes, the leaders of THOPI are fantastic. Truly caring and sincere people. I trust having my children in their care."

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7479 - La Petite Academy on Wake Forest Highway

4022 WAKE FOREST RD DURHAM, NC

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At La Petite Academy on Wake Forest Highway, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Durham, NC. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide...

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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  • 699 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Child Care Providers in Durham, NC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 204 reviews of the 698 listed child care providers

Alexis H.

Alexis is prompt, personable and professional. I was amazed at how comfortable my children were with her after meeting her for the first...

- Care member

Jameika S.

Jameika was our full-time nanny for almost a year. Our son had just turned 1 when Jameika started and she was incredibly caring and fully...

- Natasha S.

Inga C.

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...

- Marisa B.

Common questions about child care in Durham, NC

Child care costs in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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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