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Corey S.

Nanny Available

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
My name is Corey. I have a degree from ASU in Nonprofit Leadership and Management as well as a degree from Creighton University in Nursing. I spent two summers in Africa working in villages at daycares and preschools while in college, which solidified my desire to work with children. I have interned for a Domestic Violence...

Mindy F. says "Corey is wonderful! She has cared for our 3 and 5 year old for almost a year and a half. She is reliable and great with out children. Corey helps with...

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Brittany W.

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have several years of experience as a nanny, caring for children of all ages for multiple families. I take a gentle, compassionate approach to childcare - creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment where kids can learn and grow. I believe in nurturing with kindness and patience while always respecting each family's values,...

Shuree W. says "Brittany is very kind, loving, compassionate, caring, patient and empathetic. She has lots of experience with all age groups. She is dependable and...

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Carissa D.

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have lots of experience with kids of all ages including children with special needs. I have been a nanny for many different families, a gymnastics coach, and have been a pediatric ICU nurse for 2 years.

Diana C. says "I have been so lucky to have Carissa caring for my 16 month old son. She has such a warm and sweet disposition, he was at ease with her instantly! Carissa...

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Mylee M.

Tempe, AZ

3.5(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Mylee, I'm originally from Denver, CO, and have been babysitting/ nannying for about 4 years. I coached karate for 4 years, which is where I met most of my families. I am able to assist with anything from school pick up, to errand running and weekend adventures. I have cared for kids from as young as 6mo to 14yo. I am...

William N. says "Our kids love Mylee! She watches them 2 afternoons a week and they always look forward to seeing her. She's patient, prompt and flexible. She's also very...

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Karley S.

Experienced Nanny

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Karley and I currently attend Arizona State. I originally grew up in Seattle Washington where I gained most of my nanny experience. I recently nannied for a 2-year-old in Ballard Washington. And for another 2 and a half year old in Greenlake before I relocated. Overall I have a lot of experience nannying kids from...

Joshua W. says "Amazing! All I can say, she just came over, my kids loved her and she went above and beyond what we needed. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone. "

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Lauren D.

Part Time Teen Caregiver Available

Tempe, AZ

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for about 9 years now and I am Red Cross certified. I have taken a CPR class, but I am not certified. I have experience with children of all ages! In the past I have coached children between the ages of 3-10 in tumbling/gymnastics skills and have tutored...

Adam W. says "Lauren does a great job with our girls. She interacted and played with our girls very well. Thanks for being a great babysitter!"

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Audrey H.

Tempe, AZ

5.0(0)
from
$39/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Audrey! I am a college student at Arizona State University with 6+ years of experience. I am comfortable caring for all children along with doing additional requests if needed. I am reliable, trustworthy, organized, and patient. Hope to meet you soon!
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Sylvia J.

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
As a single parent for over 30 years, I have raised four grown children, on my own. In Sept. 2009 thru Oct. 2010 I fostered a child and I'm proud to say that within a year my foster child learned how to receive/give love, how to share, well mannered, and got potty trained, he was an amazing young boy. He just needed lots of love...

Alan P. says "Sylvia is one of the best baby sitters we have hired. She was always on time for the bus and took care of my autistic son very well. I would definitely hire...

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Raegan F.

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Raegan and I've been working with kids outside of my family for about 5 years. I have babysat for a couple of families, I am a youth basketball camp coach, and I tutor elementary kids twice a week. I am the oldest of 4 in my family and, needless to say, that experience alone has provided me with ample childcare...

Jenny G. says "Raegan arrived right on time and immediately developed a rapport with the kids. She played with them, helped them with PJs, and got them to bed on time....

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Colette G.

Hi! My Name Is Colette And I Am A Biological Science Major At ASU!

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Colette and I am a biological science major over here at ASU! I have been babysitting since middle school and have babysat for kids of all ages from pre mature babies to 11-year-olds! I enjoy arts and crafts, playing games, being outdoors, swimming, and just having fun with the kids! I also have relatively a very...

Sarah H. says "Some people just have that natural vibe with little kids - and Colette's got it! Colette was highly recommended to my family after friends had used her as...

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Carmella L.

Tempe, AZ

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have great organization, responsibility, and communication skills. I love kids of all ages, and all stages of development. I enjoy organizing crafts and activities for the kids as well.
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Tonya J.

About Me

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi I am Tonya and I have 7+ years of experience. This experience is not all with nannying/babysitting as I used to run activity camps with about 20+ kids ranging from the ages 3-12. I currently am working as an RBT(registered behavior technician) for children on the spectrum creating safe spaces for them to acquire adaptive...

Francesca T. says "Tonya is great and very responsible. Our girls are very active and she handles them with extreme patience. she is engaging. she is easy to work with...

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Rosario M.

Spanish Tutoring

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I've been working as a night nanny for 21 years with twins and triplets. I love my work. I think there is nothing better.

Ruth R. says "She is wonderful! My Son loves her. We call her Auntie Rosario, because she's got our hearts. Also, she is very responsible in everything. Ruth"

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Taylor H.

Fun Sitter, Arts And Crafts Guru, And Animal Lover

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Taylor! I have experience with children ranging from infants to 13 years old. I've been a nanny since 2019, with experience working for five different families. I recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with my degree in marketing, and am planning on beginning my Masters program in the Fall. I am...

Megan P. says "My kids loved her! Very helpful, cleaned up, did a great job. Highly recommend."

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Harlie B.

Passionate And Loving Sitter

Tempe, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a very energetic, loving, and passionate caregiver. I love to teach kids how to respect others, love others, and give great tips for what they're dealing with in life:) I have a 3-year-old baby brother and I always strive to put a smile on his face. I make sure all of his needs are met and he feels loved. I have a huge...

Nicole G. says "Harlie has been extremely reliable and amazing with my two kids. She is extremely engaging, always doing fun activities with them, taking them to the...

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Child care centers in Tempe, AZ

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IMAGINATION STATION CHILD CARE

6454 S MCCLINTOCK DR TEMPE, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Imagination Station Child Care & Preschool provides quality care for a reasonable price. Our center takes pride in our academic program which provides children with the essential tools needed to excel in life. Our welcoming staff invite you to tour our clean and bright center. Come see our classrooms filled with creativity and...

Care Member says "Imagination station was an absolute god send to my daughter and I. When I first started looking for childcare in 2021 no one would accept my daughter...

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CALVARY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE's Photo

CALVARY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

2334 E SOUTHERN AVE TEMPE, AZ

4.0(23)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Calvary Christian Preschool & Daycare is a small faith based preschool in Tempe. We offer quality care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Each of our teachers is personally invested in each of our families. This is more than a job to these women, but a ministry to serve and care for those within the center....

Care Member says "We feel incredibly blessed to have our kids at a Christ-centered preschool that has truly made a positive impact in their early years. From the moment...

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ASU Child Development Lab (Full Time Openings ONLY, Monday-Friday)

851 S FOREST AVE TEMPE, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Child Development Lab (CDL) is enrolling children 3, 4, and 5 years old for full-time, Monday through Friday care. There are NO PART-WEEK SPOTS available. The center operates from 7:00am-5:30pm Monday through Friday and families can utilize as much of the day as they need. The CDL is a part of Arizona State University's...

Camille .. says "It has been absolutely incredible. They do a great job engaging the kids. I have had 2 kids there. They keep the parents up to date, are well run, and...

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7181 - La Petite Academy of Tempe

1645 E GUADALUPE RD TEMPE, AZ

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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SONSHINE PRESCHOOL

715 W SOUTHERN AVE TEMPE, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Sonshine Preschool works together with parents to help our children grow: Spiritually - Students grow in the knowledge and grace of God. Students learn to live a life of service to Jesus. Intellectually - Students receive a high quality, well-rounded Christ-centered education. All subjects are taught in the light of...

Jamie J. says "Friendly, accommodating and caring. They teach the kids the best manners! They use positive reinforcement. They're awesome!!! We love it there! "

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  • 535 child care providers are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.3

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Tempe, AZ

Child Care Providers in Tempe, AZ are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 535 listed child care providers

Corey S.

Corey is wonderful! She has cared for our 3 and 5 year old for almost a year and a half. She is reliable and great with out children....

- Mindy F.

Brittany W.

Brittany is very kind, loving, compassionate, caring, patient and empathetic. She has lots of experience with all age groups. She is...

- Shuree W.

Carissa D.

I have been so lucky to have Carissa caring for my 16 month old son. She has such a warm and sweet disposition, he was at ease with her...

- Diana C.

Common questions about child care in Tempe, AZ

Child care costs in Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe, AZ 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 Tempe, AZ, 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 Tempe, AZ, 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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