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68 babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, NH
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Portsmouth, NH
Sarah M.
Portsmouth, NH
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun And Experienced Babysitter Available For Part-Time Employment- Hours Vary
4.5
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I grew up in a big family (middle of 5 kids and lots of cousins) in New Hampshire. I started babysitting when I was 16 years old and have worked for many families over the years. The ages of children I have watched range from infant-teenager. I have a car and a clean driving record, so transportation is not a problem. I...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sarah did a great job immediately with our 2 and 3 year old on a rough day. We would recommend her to anyone!"
Alex F.
Jacqueline C.
Portsmouth, NH
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Seasoned And Flexible Nanny/Babysitter Available Part Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience working with children from newborns to adolescents. While raising my own 3 children, I ran an in home daycare for 6 years. After my youngest daughter went off to school I went to work teaching preschool and worked there until I was offered the position as an adolescent counselor. I was employed...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqui is dependable, organized ,enthusiastic individual. She is supportive , giving and sensitive to others needs. Always has a smile."
Pamela C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am finishing up my second year as a first grade teacher. I graduated from UNH, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and my Master's degree in Elementary Education. I am a licensed teacher in the state of NH. In my six+ years of experience, I have completed many internships and practicums...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn is a treasure. She is completing her final year at UNH to be a teacher; her students will be so lucky. We adore her. She is patient, kind, and has amazing ideas."
Jocelyn P.
Shelby G.
Portsmouth, NH
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hello families!!
My name is Shelby! I am 26 years old and live in Downtown Amesbury! I moved to this area 5 years ago!
I am looking for my next family amazing family to start with in the Portsmouth area in September!
Working with children has always been a big passion of mine! I enjoy watching children grow and develop and...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby is great. We met her through our children’s daycare center and quickly realized that she was a responsible leader and would trust her with our children outside of daycare too. Shelby has watched our two little ones on a few occasions and we look forward to...
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Jessica-lee M.
Portsmouth, NH
$22-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a fun-loving, enthusiastic, and experienced nanny. I have worked for multiple families in the Boston area until I moved to Portsmouth 3 years ago. I come highly recommended by these families as I am experienced in caring for children of all ages as well as special needs children. I have studied childcare and...
Jessica-lee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Where to begin with Jessica? She is the most wonderful, kind, caring organized caregiver we’ve ever had for our son. Her level of attention to detail, the ease of communication and her happy attitude make it easy to have her in our home and our son’s joy when he...
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Kathleen G.
Portsmouth, NH
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I live in South Berwick , ME. I work full time at a child care center in York. I have no children myself, but I love kids and I love spending time with them. I have been working with children for 12 +years both as a babysitter and in a child care setting. I have worked with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years.
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen was great babysitting our almost 2 year old daughter. We would definitely use her again!"
Adam Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an energetic, caring, and responsible nanny who loves to play games, get creative and be outside. I've been babysitting and volunteering at summer camps for the last 10 years between professional jobs. I have experience caring for children from newborns to 12 years of age. I also worked with high school aged special...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Megan is an excellent care taker. She babysat our 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. She is punctual, great with our kids and comes from a nice family. We highly recommend Megan and if we could hire her full-time we would! Anyone who welcomes Megan into their...
Jo-Ellen P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Portsmouth, NH- Looking for part time nanny position to begin in June 2024 (with possibility to go full time in Aug/Sept)
Hello!
My name is Molly and I am 22 years old!
I graduated college with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies in May 2023 and have years of experience working with children of all ages....
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My family and I were visiting Maine for the week and we had Molly watch our 2 children, ages 6 and 9, so that my husband and I could have an evening out. She was AMAZING!!! The kids had a great time with her and she took them for ice cream to Perkins Cove. The kids...
Julia C.
Annie S.
Portsmouth, NH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent college graduate interested in nannying/babysitting! I have had experience working as a camp counselor and an art teacher. I study theater, and love working with kids to come up with creative and interactive activities and games. I love organizing and cleaning, and would be happy to help around the house. I...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Annie is calm, patient, and responsible. She has so much experience working with children and is always a favorite!"
Kate S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Morgan! I have several years of babysitting and nannying experience. I will have my own new and reliable car and also have plenty of experience with car seats and transportation. I am CPR certified and first aid trained. I will be home for the summer in early May through to the beginning of August and am looking...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 4 children really enjoyed Morgan, she was on time and friendly. The kids loved that she played games with them and paid attention when they talked to her. Will definitely hire again!"
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Griffin C.
Portsmouth, NH
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Griffin. After graduating from Clarkson University in 2020 I moved to Portsmouth, NH where I now live with my girlfriend Sarah, a loving chocolate lab, and a bearded dragon. I grew up in central Idaho where I learned to love the outdoors. I have Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and Swift-water rescue...
Griffin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have three children, (two boys and a girl) ages 10, 8, and 5. Despite the diverse ages, energy levels, and interests of my kids, Griffin was able to seamlessly engage with each one. Griffin is outgoing, he's funny, and he has no problem jumping in and playing...
Jess K.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently finished up my Master of Public Policy at University and have availability for weekdays and date nights while I search for a full time job! I have worked in every type of babysitting job for approximately 12 years and love working with kids of all ages. I most recently nannied for a local family during summer 2020,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
My name is Hailey. I am CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certified. I am a college student and I have been babysitting during the summer for five years mainly in Ogunquit hotels for vacationer's kids. I spent this Fall working as a full time Nanny. I also worked at the Pre-K through 4 after care program at Berwick Academy. I love...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families, I'm Martha! Although my school year is usually packed as a teacher, I'm taking a break from teaching while I finish my Masters in Education! Besides teaching, I have been a caregiver to various kiddos throughout the years including my nannying for a 3-year-old, babysitting, and working as a Preschool teacher at a...
Martha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I'm Shea! I've been babysitting for families for 6 years now. I love watching kiddos and usually involve arts/crafts, games, and outdoor activities. I was as a children's care manager for a year after college for Liberty resources, a non profit organization in Syracuse NY. In 2020 I decided to jump into Sales full time. My...
Shea can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Lindsay D.
Portsmouth, NH
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have four years of experience babysitting for a family of two kids. I can help with Housekeeping, Laundry, Errands, outdoor activities, crafts, and schoolwork. I have worked as a Licensed Nursing Assistant for two years as a per diem travel LNA I am looking to work more with kids again. I currently work full time as a toddler...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Em! I am a fourth year in college, attending Lesley University and am currently living in Somerville, MA. I am majoring in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology, where I have been educated on child psychology, art therapy, movement therapy, lifespan psychology, trauma & crisis, and disability studies. I have 9...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and responsible and communicates proactively. We trust her to drive our car to shuttle our kids from school to...
Elizabeth F.
Hello! My name is Marie, I am 26 years old and a Middle School health education teacher and am currently working on my Master Degree in Public Health. I live in the Seacoast area and I am looking for a Nanny position for the summer months. I have plenty of experience with children of all ages, both as a teacher and from past...
Marie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked with children ages 5 months old to teenagers. Love doing crafts, games, and sports of all kinds. Have done private babysitting as well as been a counselor at a camp for a few summers. Also have been a volunteer in childcare settings. I have my Licensed nursing assistant license as well as being CPR/AED and First...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Samantha R.
Portsmouth, NH
$32/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I have been working with children for more than 6 years as a preschool teacher, outdoor educator, counselor and babysitter. I am energetic, reliable and enjoy being in the outdoors. I graduated from Colorado State University where I earned two degrees in; Early Childhood Professions and Natural Resources Tourism. I have...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, NH
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah did a great job immediately with our 2 and 3 year old on a rough day. We would recommend her to anyone!
- Alex F.
Jacqueline C.
5.0
Jacqui is dependable, organized ,enthusiastic individual. She is supportive , giving and sensitive to others needs. Always has a smile.
- Pamela C.
Kaitlyn S.
5.0
Kaitlyn is a treasure. She is completing her final year at UNH to be a teacher; her students will be so lucky. We adore her. She is patient, kind, and has amazing ideas.
- Jocelyn P.
Shelby G.
5.0
Shelby is amazing, our 3 kids (4,3&2). Love her and we have trusted her to watch our kids since our oldest was a baby. She is present and engaging and I Highly recommend her.
- Care member
Jessica-lee M.
5.0
Jessica is not just a nanny/babysitter to our family but she has become our dearest family friend. She started to care for my son when he was 2 years old. She was a firm but gentle presence especially with an active boy. She would regularly share photos and updates and was very quick to respond to...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portsmouth, NH:
How can I find a Portsmouth babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portsmouth, NH can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 68 babysitters in Portsmouth, NH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Portsmouth, NH?
The average rate for Portsmouth, NH babysitters on Care.com is $19.59 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Portsmouth, NH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portsmouth, NH through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Portsmouth, NH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Portsmouth, NH are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 68 listed babysitters.