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Ronyja P.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'd love to be the perfect choice for you and your family! Here is a little about me: I recently moved to Tennessee from Tampa, Fl. My community would describe me as goofy, charismatic, nurturing, sensible and respectful. I love to sing and dance, paint, read, and sunsets. I'm a firm believer in Christ! My passion is...

Care Member says "Cocoa was super sweet! She was punctual, responsive and gave me updates to how things were going. I would definitely recommend Cocoa!"

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Elise P.

Knoxville, TN

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I prefer to be messaged directly rather than being sent a booking request, if possible! I have experience with all age groups, including infants. I think what sets me apart from others is that I'm truly looking to develop a bond with the children I'm looking after. I try my best to really listen to children and guide...

Danielle N. says "Could not say enough good things about Elise! She's been my son's nanny for over a year now and he and our entire family love her! She is kind, patient,...

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Cynthia W.

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an energetic, highly-skilled, college-educated Nanny/House Manager/Cook that enjoys caring for children of all ages as well as pets. I am CPR trained, safety-minded, creative, fun, and neat! I have three adult children of my own, who are loving, successful, well-adjusted people. My nannying experience includes caring for...

Karen Q. says "Cynthia took wonderful care of our three boys, our home, and our dog. She is caring, observant, hard working, smart and so easy to get along with. She...

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Elena C.

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Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two daughters. They have all grown up and embarked on their own journeys, but we maintain a close connection. I am offering my service in childcare, pet sitting, and transportation to and from school, after-school programs and appointments. Additionally, I can assist with household tasks, including light...

Care Member says "Elena took care of my daughter for 6 months. She is a fantastic person, professional and very caring. My daughter love her and she was always happy to...

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Melanie R.

Part Or Full Time Babysitter Available

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello and thank you for considering my application. I have cared for and taught children of all ages from newborns to seniors in high school for the past 30 years. I have a multi-cultural educational background (17 years teaching all ages and cultures) and have also worked with and tutored students with varying special needs;...

Care Member says "Melonie is excellent! If you are considering her as a caregiver for your child, hire her before someone else does. I never worried about my child’s...

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Hayley D.

Seeking To Become A Full-Time Nanny

Knoxville, TN

4.6(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am happy to welcome you to my page. In my six years of experience, I have had the honor to work with children of various backgrounds, ages, personalities, and developmental stages. I am passionate about partnering alongside families as they nurture the next generation, especially regarding language acquisition...

Care Member says "Haley was an amazing nanny for our 6 month old baby. She was professional, communicative, and very knowledgeable. Our baby adored her, and she genuinely...

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Alexis V.

Knoxville, TN

4.3(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Lexie, and I have been babysitting for about 8 years! I have experience working with all different age groups of kids. I have several younger siblings and a nephew who I have watched over the years. I have worked with kids and used care. com when I was in college. I now train and certify foster parents, but I miss...

Jennifer R. says "Alexis helped us out while she was home for winter break, and we could not have been luckier! Both my 3 yr old and 11 month absolutely loved her. She...

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Kerri Ann S.

Creative Fun Sitter!!!

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been around children my whole life! I was born into a family of 11 on Long Island NY. Helped to raise my two Younger sisters, took care of three nieces, and Worked as a nanny for 3 young children for a local doctor. I've learned how to attend to ALL the needs of little ones!!! I Love kids and even at 53 I'm a BIG kid! .....

Karyn C. says "Kerri took care of my two children since they were in diapers. Dependable, fun and my kids loved her. We were all sad when we learned she was relocating...

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Parrish V.

Knoxville, TN

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and compassionate nurse with two years of experience in trauma orthopedics and a recent transition to the NICU. I hold BLS and ACLS certifications and pride myself on being dependable, organized, and trustworthy in all aspects of patient care and teamwork.

Kara W. says "We hired Parrish for a two day babysitting job with 2 young kids, and she was fantastic with them! She came to meet us and them a couple days ahead, and...

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Brittany R.

Passionate Nanny

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
. I'm not just a nanny, I am an educator. I've worked in childcare for 16 years. I was a nanny for triplets boys for 3 years. I've taught in the Childcare field working with children ages infant to Kindergarten. I was hired by a school in Florida to open and run their infant program. Able to work with your child to help them...

Wenjing G. says "Brittany is the best babysitter I have ever had. She is professional, patient, and spends a lot of time engaging my 3 months old daughter. She even...

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Rachael D.

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving, and relaxed. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, and long term. I'd like to be with a family for a while and build a trusting and communicative working relationship with.

Care Member says "We love Rachael! She was highly reliable, my daughter loved her, and she was trustworthy & flexible. "

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Kelly M.

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been in the childcare field for 18 consecutive years including 10 consecutive years (and counting) as a Counselor at a camp for burn victims ages 4-18. I am CPR/first aid certified and I have a lot of experience with special needs children. I have cared for all ages including infants.

James W. says "Kelly was excellent. She was great with the kids and they really liked her a lot. We will definitely be calling her again."

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Kristen A.

Date Night / Weekend Babysitter

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Kristen! I'm 32 years old and have over 17 years of hands-on experience both as a babysitter and nanny. Throughout my life, I've cared for children across all age groups--from toddlers and infants to pre-teens and adolescents. I hold both a bachelor's and master's degree, and therefore bring a strong skill set in...

Katherine S. says "Kristen is an active and dependable babysitter. She would drive the kids to the park, take them to the pool, and even make sure they did their...

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Trinitie H.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm looking for a part time position from January til the end of February so I can have my baby in March! I've cared for many families over the years!

Kelsie H. says "Trinitie has been nannying for us since our daughter was 3 months old. She is always on time and has never canceled on us. She is very professional. From...

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Kaileigh M.

Knoxville, TN

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey! I'm Kaileigh and I've been working in child care for almost three years now! I love watching children learn and grow each day! I have worked in two different child care facilities. I worked as a lead teacher in a classroom with infants who were both special needs and typically functioning. I am able to assist with feeding...

Bonnie M. says "Kaileigh is very sweet. She committed to work for us for the summer and we really enjoyed having her here, but after a few weeks she quit with no notice...

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Child care centers in Knoxville, TN

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Kidz Academy **

477 N PARK 40 BLVD KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
We are an exceptional early education center located in West Knoxville near Cedar Bluff Elementary. Our facility offers bright classrooms and a private fenced play area. Your child will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. We also have another...

Care Member says "I can't say enough positive things about Kidz Academy Daycare. My daughter has been attending for over a year now, and I truly feel at peace knowing...

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Garden Path School for Young Learners

4014 SHERRY DR KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 4 more
Garden Path School for Young Learners is an enriched, full-day, year-round early childhood program in a safe, nurturing home setting in Fountain City. We have a small group of 12 children, ages 2-6, with two full-time teachers; owner and teacher Angela Mayfield, M.Ed. has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education...

Care Member says "I have had both of my children attend Garden Path School, each beginning at around 2 years old. One currently attends, and the other has "graduated" to...

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Middlebrook Playschool

1526 Robinson Rd KNOXVILLE, TN

4.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Middlebrook Playschool has been in business for 50 years, and our current owner Becky Hayward has owned MPS for 30 years.Our goal at MPS is to provide a home away from home for each child in our care. We accomplish this by providing a safe, clean, and loving environment where children can have fun and learn at the same time. We...

Brittany M. says "My children have been attending MPS since 2021. We have been in every classroom this school has to offer. We have been so very happy with...

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7453 - La Petite Academy on George Williams Drive

9001 GEORGE WILLIAMS RD KNOXVILLE, TN

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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Little Playschool Pre-K

6908 HOSPITALITY CIR KNOXVILLE, TN

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
KNOXVILLE'S ONLY PRESCHOOL WHERE... - Children cook organic, farm-fresh, minimally processed meals in child-sized kitchens - Holistic Health Curriculum with daily gardening, nutrition, cooking, mindfulness, fitness - Indoor and outdoor classrooms -Indoor exercise areas - Mother Goose Time Curriculum with S.T.E.A.M...

Care Member says "Absolutely love that my child is here, they’re so creative with our children! And I don’t have to worry. That’s the best feeling."

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  • 741 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.46/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.5

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Knoxville, TN

Child Care Providers in Knoxville, TN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 208 reviews of the 741 listed child care providers

Ronyja P.

Cocoa was super sweet! She was punctual, responsive and gave me updates to how things were going. I would definitely recommend Cocoa!

- Care member

Elise P.

Could not say enough good things about Elise! She's been my son's nanny for over a year now and he and our entire family love her! She is...

- Danielle N.

Cynthia W.

Cynthia took wonderful care of our three boys, our home, and our dog. She is caring, observant, hard working, smart and so easy to get...

- Karen Q.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Knoxville, TN

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.46 per hour as of January 2026. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 626 child care providers near you in Knoxville, TN. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Knoxville, TN and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Knoxville, TN that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Knoxville, TN, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Knoxville, TN and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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