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Find babysitters in Block Island, RI that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Block Island, RI

The average rate is $14/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Block Island, RI

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Macy C.


Block Island, RI

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

I am a HUGE animal lover. We have always had a family pet/pets which I have bonded with since the start. I also have dog-sat a majority of my life for several families. I don't mind watching cats as well, since I used to have one of my own.
Macy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Macy has been a delight to work with and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend working with Macy."

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Macy C.


Block Island, RI

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Love Caring For Others And Meeting New People

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Macy C and I am an experienced sitter. I am 19 years old and currently enrolled in college. I love children, animals, and just meeting new people in general. I am very flexible on the weekends and mostly afternoons/evenings during the week. I am very athletic so I enjoy running and walking my dog in my free time...
Macy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Macy is great because she has an energetic, fun, yet relaxed energy for my young kids. She was professional in her communication with the adults. "

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Courtney S.


Pawcatuck, CT

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Courtney and I love working with children. I have been teaching for the past eight years in special education! I have my bachelors degree and masters degree in special education. I have been babysitting and tutoring for the past 16 years. I love to play and use imagination, can assist with meals, bedtime, etc. I...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney has looked after my 15 month old son twice so far and she's been great. She's responsible and caring. This was our first babysitter who wasn't a friend or family member and we have had a great experience with her! "

Rachel M.

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Vanessa P.


Wakefield, RI

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Young Sitter

I have 5 years of experience babysitting my little sister and have previous experience helping out at my old afterschool program and having young cousins. I can help with light housekeeping and am always up for craft projects, board games, and playing outside. I am currently employed but am able to work on days needed as long as...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Vanessa is the most responsible, engaged, and thoughtful babysitter I have ever had watch my daughter. Her calm demeanor and hands on approach to ensure the children in her care are happy, engaged, and entertained is very much appreciated. I would highly...

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Alexis P.


Westerly, RI

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, loving, funny I like working with kids because these are the fundamental years of their life where they need to be loved and supported! I love watching them grow and learn each day!
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis was AWESOME!! So sweet and fun, my children loved her and so did we!! She was reliable, had children in bed on time and even cleaned up our hotel suite. Very responsible and even drove my children from a wedding back to the hotel. If I ever go back to this...

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Chloe M.


Westerly, RI

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring And Playful

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children and pets. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I currently attend URI and I am looking for an opportunity to make some college money while doing something I love. I am very responsible and dependable. I am punctual and use good judgment on all child safety aspects. I look forward to caring for your...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chloe was amazing with my 9 mo! She was easy to communicate with and very prompt. While he napped, she even cleaned my entire house! I have already booked Chloe again, and recommend her to any household!"

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Meredith W.


Westerly, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I just finished my Masters Degree in Higher Education, and due to the fluctuating job market within Higher Education institutions am looking to get back into my passion for caring for young children! I have been babysitting for 12+ years, and have worked in a daycare setting providing child care for infants as young as 3 months...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Meredith is experienced, reliable, and engaging. Not only does she actively work with our child to teach him age appropriate skills but she is also willing to incorporate any new methods or routines (such as sleep training) we use at home. She loves to get our...

Holly B.

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Abigail H.


Wakefield, RI

$13/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Abigail. I am a Full-time college student and a Full time assistant manager. I am majoring in Elementary Education working to get my bachelors degree. I am a hardworking and very driven woman who never gives up. I love children very much. I've very patient and understanding. And have never had a child who I...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Overall was a shining personality was amazing with both of my kids!!"

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Betty G.


Charlestown, RI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I became a Nanny/Babysitter 15 years ago this fall after my daughter who is a nurse/midwife left for New Zealand to help run a health clinic for 2 yrs. This year my daughter moved to Molokai HI to help run a clinic for 2 yrs. and to be closer to my grandson who joined the Marines. I missed my 3 grand kids and decided to see if...
Betty can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Betty is such a loving, caring, kind, and gentle person - all excellent qualities in a caregiver. She starting taking care of our daughter when she was 5 months old while I worked from home and she was always very flexible with our schedule as our daughter's...

Sarah F.

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Kelly M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-30/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 2 and have been a babysitter/mother's helper since I was 13. I also took a child development class and realized how much I enjoyed working with children. I have been caring for my own children the last 14 years as well as a few others, and I am looking forward to taking care of more. I love pets, the outdoors as...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelly has been so kind and patient with my infant and toddler, who weren't used to having a babysitter. She's super communicative and dependable. Thank you Kelly!!"

Bethany S.

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Charlotte O.


Westerly, RI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 31-year-old college graduate with a Master's Degree in Education. I have experience working with young children from infancy up to school-aged children. I am a current Adaptive Physical Education teacher in the area and I'm looking for some additional work outside of school hours. I have been an elementary teacher for the...
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Charlotte is wonderful! She is reliable and does a great job! "

Molly H.

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Kathleen A.


Wakefield, RI

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Reading Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a Masters degree in special education and a special certification in dyslexia training, specifically Orton Gillingham. It is a very specific method of teaching reading phonetically and is highly effective for all children. I have been tutoring for many years, and am a retired teacher. I am spending the next six months in...
5.0
"We are SO thankful to have found Kathy here on care.com. We had a unique situation pulling my second grader out of school for a couple of months for work travel and worried about him falling behind, particularly in reading & writing. Kathy's years of experience...

Meghan F.

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Abby Q.


Narragansett, RI

$13-19/hr9 yrs exp

Abby

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents and families, I'm Abby! I am currently a senior at URI studying psychology and human development & family sciences. I have previous experience babysitting and nannying in my hometown in CT as well as for a few families in RI. When I'm home, I work as a preschool teacher for ages three months to 5 years old. Last, I...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abby is great with our children. She's patient and calm when emotions flare and genuinely enjoys playing with them. Dependable and willing to work extra when able. We're happy to have found her!"

Rebecca N.

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Kate F.


Westerly, RI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children from a young age. I started as a mother s helper and then began to babysit. I was a nanny with the same family for 5 years. My duties included making meals, doing laundry and light housekeeping. I also traveled with the family on several vacations outside of the country. I have worked with...
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I can't tell you what a blessing Kate is to our family. Because of her and the time she took to get to know my child and assess his needs so diligently was above and beyond anything I thought I could find through this site. You can see the joy she gets from helping...

Rebeca L.

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Julie N.


Wakefield, RI

$15-20/hr

Caregiver For Elderly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Julie and I have experience working with, and taking care, of older folks. I mainly have experience from being around my family and friend's families that needed caregiving. I am compassionate, patient, responsible, careful and will always have their safety first. If you have any questions, please don't...
Julie can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Julie helped me with taking care of my mom in her final weeks. I hired her for intermittent overnight care as my mother couldn't be left alone. Julie was punctual and provided great care and company to a woman who was severely debilitated from late-stage cancer....

Tobias S.

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Caylee W.


Westerly, RI

$28-38/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Caylee I'm 28 years old, COVID vaccinated and I'm from the Westerly/ Pawcatuck area.
Caylee can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Caylee is fantastic! Besides being sweet, kind, thoughtful and caring, she is attentive to details for her client - on a personal and medical level. She follows instructions perfectly, anticipates well and is strategic in her thinking. My mother loves her and we...

Christina F.

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Amy R.


Wakefield, RI

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced with many animals I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. Very willing to go outside.
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Amy was great. She took very good care of our little ball of energy (chocolate lab puppy). She was punctual and even sent us photos and an update while she was watching our pup. we would hire her again in a heart beat."

Dan C.

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Emma M.


Narragansett, RI

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a junior at URI currently living in Narragansett and taking classes remotely. I spend my breaks living with my sister and her 1-year-old twin boys in Portsmouth. In the past I have sat for multiple families ranging from the ages of 3 months old to 13 years-old. I have lived with my nephews since they were newborns and watch...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Emma watched our son from a very young age (under 1) and we still use her as needed even though he's in school now. I would HIGHLY recommend her! She's incredibly trustworthy, exceptionally kind and I always knew our son was loved and having fun!"

Natalie D.

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Jillian F.


Wakefield, RI

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! After graduating from college in May 2020, I moved home to RI and worked as a nanny while achieving a Master of Education degree from Providence College. ***I now work full-time in higher education, but I work remotely in the summer and am open to evening / weekend babysitting jobs! I have a newer, safe, reliable...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jill is the best, most loving babysitter imaginable. She has cared for our 2-year-old for several months now and our toddler has thrived under her care. Jill is fun, creative, dependable, thoughtful, and takes our toddler lots of fun places! She's the best."

Annie H.

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Carolyn W.


Westerly, RI

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 31 years old and love living life. I live with my husband and our two furry kitties. I have worked with all ages of children from birth to 10-year-olds. I love working with children in school settings or home base settings. I love to watch the children grow and develop. I love being outdoors in all four of the seasons. I...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Though she was only with us for a short 4 months while my son awaited placement in daycare, we had a pleasant experience with Carolyn as our nanny. When she started with us my son was just turning 1 and becoming more aware when my husband and I were gone, but he...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Block Island, RI

Macy C.

5.0

Macy has been a delight to work with and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend working with Macy.

- Care member

Macy C.

4.0

Macy is great because she has an energetic, fun, yet relaxed energy for my young kids. She was professional in her communication with the adults.

- Care member

Courtney S.

5.0

Courtney has looked after my 15 month old son twice so far and she's been great. She's responsible and caring. This was our first babysitter who wasn't a friend or family member and we have had a great experience with her!

- Rachel M.

Vanessa P.

5.0

Vanessa has been taking care of our girls for the last few years and she is absolutely wonderful, we highly recommend her! We know we can count on her to not only keep them safe but also keep them entertained while she is here, always engaging in play and coming up with fun activities for the kids...

- Care member

Alexis P.

5.0

Alexis was AWESOME!! So sweet and fun, my children loved her and so did we!! She was reliable, had children in bed on time and even cleaned up our hotel suite. Very responsible and even drove my children from a wedding back to the hotel. If I ever go back to this area again, I'm definitely using...

- Care member

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