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Julian P. says "Katie was an exemplary employee. She never was late nor do I remember that she ever called in to miss a day s work. Katie had set assignments that were...
Caitlin J. says "Lexi has been a complete life saver for my husband and I and our three boys (4, 6 & 10). She looks after our 4yr old all day and spoils him completely...
Kelly Z. says "Lucy is the BEST! She makes everyone around her feel great and brings such amazing energy into the room. Highly recommend her for any age group :) "
Gillian L. says "My boys love Debbie. She is patient and caring. She is always on time and helpful around the house, including helping with laundry, cleaning and food...
Tina M. says "Veronica is absolutely amazing!! She took such great care of our 2 month old and he loved her!! She is very kind, patient, calm, and reliable. I could go on...
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30 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.47/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Salem, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 30 listed part time babysitters
- Julian P.
- Caitlin J.
- Kelly Z.
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Salem, OR. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Salem, OR, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Salem, OR depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Salem, OR is $18.47.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Salem, OR, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Salem, OR offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.