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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Elena C.

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Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Cynthia W.

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Lillian D.

Nanny

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Lila and I am graduating from college in May with a marketing and communications degree. I have 8 years of experience with babysitting and nannying infants, toddlers, and school aged children. Many of the families I work for have been comfortable with me driving their children as well as taking them to the pool...

Care Member says "We have known Lillian for many years! She has babysat both my boys since they were babies. She is very detail oriented and caring. My boys love her so...

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Alexis V.

Knoxville, TN

4.3(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Jailene C.

Friendly And Educational Sitter

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi, my name is Jailene. I recently graduated from the University of Tennessee and am currently based in Knoxville, TN full-time. I have over six years of experience caring for children ranging in age from 5 months to 12 years old. My wide range of experience has taught me how to adapt to each child's individual needs while...

Cassidy R. says "She was such a sweet soul! I will definitely be hiring her again for future use. She was attentive right away to my kids and their needs from the second...

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Nicole P.

Not Currently Available

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Having raised 3 happy healthy children I definitely have that mothers instinct. I believe that children thrive with much loving attention, but also with boundaries. It gives them a sense of security. Kids naturally respond to lots of praise and positive encouragement. Playing on the floor kid level is what I do. Structure in the...

Kelly F. says "Nicole worked for our family for 2 years and took care of our two sons who are now 2 and 4. She really became a part of our family. She was respectful,...

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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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Kerri Ann S.

Creative Fun Sitter!!!

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Aundrea H.

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a fun-loving, dependable, pre-med college student who loves children. I have six years of childcare experience and worked for Maryville City Schools in Tennessee in an after school program with elementary students. My role as an Adventure Club teacher was to assist students after school with their homework and also...

Dan B. says "We like Aundrea and we do miss her and wish her well on her studies. We considered her part of the family and welcome her if she would like to spot sit our...

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Mcculley M.

Knoxville, TN

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have worked as a babysitter and nanny as well as an infant daycare teacher. I recently graduated from the University of Tennessee with my bachelors in Child and Family Studies, and I am now in Graduate school to obtain my teacher licensure for grades preK-3. I am currently a full time intern as a kindergarten teacher. I...

Brooke B. says "We love Mcculley and have appreciated her so much over the last year. She had watched our boys as a nanny (full time position) and then again for PRN...

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Parrish V.

Knoxville, TN

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 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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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

Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 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
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Faith based
Reggio emilia
+ 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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7455 - La Petite Academy on Station West Drive

11308 STATION WEST DR 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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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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7452 - La Petite Academy of Knoxville

712 E EMORY 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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  • 752 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.49/hr as of December 2025

  • 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 216 reviews of the 752 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.

Elena C.

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...

- Care member

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 $17.49 per hour as of December 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 637 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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