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Awatif D.

Caregiver and Child Care Services

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 20 years experience as a babysitter I worked for Dr. Keven Thomas family for more than 5 years. he is a heart surgeon at Duke University Hospital., I really like to help with kids. also I provided in-home companion care to an elderly , as well as housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation and assistance with...

Care Member says "Awatif is the most loving and caring individual I have ever met. She takes care of my daughter like she is her granddaughter, and treats me as if I am a...

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Experienced Child Care Provider

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I am Claudia, (I go by my middle name), I am originally from Colombia, fluent in English and Spanish. I am very fortunate to have a mother that taught us the importance of knowing other cultures and languages, I went to law school in my country, I came to the US in 2000, got married and had a daughter that inspires me...

Erin B. says "Claudia is truly exceptional. Even though she only watches our 2 year old son occasionally, she is the only sitter he is always excited to see. She is fun...

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Passionate Child Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
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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Experienced Nanny Who's Studying Child Development + Psychology

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
[Not currently available for hire] Hi! Thanks so much for checking out my profile. I'm 25 years old, and I have 10+ years of childcare experience. In my 10 years of nannying, I have cared for newborns to 12-year-old. I have extensive experience with medically fragile and special needs children. I have experience with children...

Laura H. says "I hired Margo to help care for my 2 month old as I was recovering from surgery and she was amazing! She cared for my son in such a compassionate and...

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Bilingual Social Worker Offering Pregnancy & Parent Support, Baby Care & Household Management!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Social worker & mom! Offering family-assistant/parent companion, infant/baby caregiving, research/admin related to pregnancy, family life & parenthood, personal chef services (vegetarian, can do-GF/dairy free), pregnancy & post-birth parent companionship, household management: light tidying & errands. Experience with special...

Hannah A. says "We hired Erin a few months before we had our first child, and it was best decision we made as we prepared to grow our family. If I had to choose three...

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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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Caring Professional Nanny

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Organized, fun, loving, safety-oriented, educational, kind, dependable, enjoys household management, housecleaning, and organization; Can do meal prep also

Stefanie B. says "Anna was a great find! She was very polite, professional, prompt, and thorough. She came over ahead of time to do a walk through, and sent tons of...

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Taking Care of Kids

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
My name is Melinda. I am proud to say that I have 20+ years of experience in child care services ranging from newborns to age 14. After raising three children of my own, I feel I am very responsible and reliable for any childcare service that you may need. I have several letters of recommendation from the families that I have...

Lindsey K. says "I am so fortunate to have Melinda as our nanny. She has cared for my nearly 2 year old son since he was 4 months old, and I would not have been able to...

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Loving, Caring, Friendly And Compassionate Nanny To Be Around With.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hi! Having cared for children from infants to pre-school for about 7 years, I'm responsible, patient, and creative. I'm willing to do additional tasks if you ask, so your kids will get the best care. For me, minimum supervision is needed since I'm organized, planner, and multitasker. As a nanny, I can provide a supervised, safe,...

Care Member says "Christelle was great with our children. Very professional, attentive, patient, and caring. I highly recommend Christelle."

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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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Energetic And Caring Sitter

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi Families, my name is Stefany ; I am 31 years old, I am a communicator, and I speak three languages. I have two years experience and a lifetime of experience with kids. My priorities are safety, respect, and good communication. I like to share my culture and experience the culture of others. I love to stay active and be a...

Jamie N. says "Steffy is a great nanny. She really cares about children and creates a comfortable environment. She started with my daughter when she was 8 months old....

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Comfortable With All Ages

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have been baby sitting for five years. I have three young siblings and have been around babies and children my whole life. I am CPR certified and comfortable caring for infants. I have expense with infants & toddlers. I enjoy activities and crafts! I'm looking for a great family to build a trusting caregiver relationship with....

Care Member says "Isabela had lots of fun ideas of things she liked to do with the kids that I hadn't thought of like puppets and hula hoops! She's always thinking of fun...

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Part Time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Fun Loving Nanny

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
COVID-19: Fully vaccinated as of 3/24/21. Hands on experience in creative indoor learning activities and social distancing outdoor adventures. Patient and loving nanny with 20 years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 17. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of feeding techniques; sleep...

Mbong H. says "Lyndie is wonderful! My kids love her and have so much fun."

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Child care centers in Durham, NC

Visijland Spanish Immersion Home Day Care

5503 Frenchmans Creek Dr Durham, NC

5.0(2)

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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Wildflower Cottage for Children

1200 W. Cornwallis Road Durham, NC

5.0(8)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Child care
Hallmarks of our unique, full-time program: * Cozy, intimate setting for children and families: all of the benefits of center-based care, but the individualized attention found in family child care homes. * Reggio-inspired curriculum: a unique approach that sees children in relation to their peers, family, and community while...

Beth B. says "So much more than daycare. We think of Wildflower as a place that is laying a foundation for a life well-lived. The friends who care for our 2-year old...

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Great Expectations Childcare Service

411 South Adams St Durham, NC

5.0(4)
Great Expectation Childcare Service where play and hands-on activity is at the center of our learning process. It is through play and interaction with peers and adults that children grow both intellectually and socially.

Tonya D. says "My children have been enrolled in Great Expectations for 3.5 years. Ms. Bonita is absolutely amazing. My daughter can not get enough of her! She listens...

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Creative Care, Early Learning Academy

702 E. Maynard Avenue Durham, NC

4.1(9)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Childcare services, play based curriculum, potty training, quiet residential street, keypad entry, fenced in double playground. Weekly lesson plan, semi annual parent teacher conferences. Enrichment activities, Program Core: Parent Enhancement and Involvement. Kindergarten Readiness. We've Opened Our 2nd Location!!!! 215...

Kristina C. says "If you are interested in having the feel of a home daycare but want the structure of a center, this is the place for you. Creative Care is nestled in...

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KIDDIE KOLLEGE

618 HOPE AVE DURHAM, NC

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Preschool
Kiddie Kollege utilizes care, kindness and compassion to provide children a solid foundation. Kiddie Kollege is a family owned and operated 5-star early learning center that has been providing quality early education to children in the Durham community for 50 years. In addition to cognitive skills your child will also learn...
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  • 720 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.75/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Child Care Providers in Durham, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 432 reviews of the 720 listed child care providers

Awatif D.

Awatif is the most loving and caring individual I have ever met. She takes care of my daughter like she is her granddaughter, and treats me...

- Care member

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

Maria M.

Claudia is truly exceptional. Even though she only watches our 2 year old son occasionally, she is the only sitter he is always excited to...

- Erin B.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Durham, NC

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $19.75 per hour as of July 2025. 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 514 child care providers near you in Durham, NC. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC, 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 Durham, NC 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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