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374 babysitters are listed in Charleston, SC
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Charleston, SC
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up taking care of children in my family and others. I took care of my family friends child from a newborn to around 3 years old. I have always picked up babysitting shifts through college. I am currently occasionally watching my friends baby when she has nights out. I absolutely love children and they tend to really...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Brittany is quite simply THE best! She is so good with our son & he absolutely adores her. She is so sweet, attentive, fun, reliable & trustworthy. She became part of our family. If you're thinking about hiring her- do it!"
Pj C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for years dealing with different types of schedules and kids of all ages. I like to be active and creative with kids. My family is very close so I do my best to include everyone and create a friendly environment. I am good with time management, I love cooking and don't mind cleaning. References available...
Dain can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dain worked for our family watching two kids 3yrs and 7yrs old for about a year. Dain is a complete superstar! She is incredibly responsible for her age and very hardworking. She became part of our village seamlessly! I recommend her wholeheartedly!!"
Ariel L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Savannah and I attend College of Charleston. I am currently a senior and study politics and international studies. I babysat throughout High School/College for multiple families of all ages as well as my younger cousins. On top of that, I also taught a ballet class for children 5-7 years old. I enjoy arts and crafts...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley, alumna of the University of South Carolina where I majored in Pre-Medicine and am a Charleston
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hayley has been with our family for 8 months. During this time Hayley has cared for our two young daughters. Her duties have included cooking for and transporting the girls to daycare during the week. She is very caring, attentive, and proactive during her time...
Brandon K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I am a 32-year-old female from Raleigh, NC and currently living in Charleston. I grew up with a very large (and extended) family, including two younger sisters and many cousins. I began babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to do so on and off for the past 19 years. I spent four consecutive summers and my first...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haley is wonderful! She was very present and caring with my two boys, reliable, helpful, available last minute. I would absolutely have her babysit again!"
Kate G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth. I am 21, I live in downtown Charleston SC and I attend the College of Charleston. I have grown up babysitting family friend's children, babysitting kids in my own family, and I have worked as a care specialist at a workout studio. I have much experience babysitting and I love children! As for my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is such a kind person and an absolute natural with babies! I was very impressed and would be thrilled to hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
HI! My name is Savanna, and I graduated from CofC in May! I want to go to graduate school for physical therapy with an interest in pediatrics. I have years of experience babysitting children starting before I could drive. I have babysat a particular family for four consecutive years with three children (now 11, 9, 7), one whom...
Savanna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My family was lucky enough to find Savanna four years ago. She is great with kids, flexible and reliable. We are totally comfortable leaving our kids with her and she is now a part of the family. "
Katrina K.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Luz I am a Trustworthy, Loving, Nurturing, Reliable, Responsible , Very Patient Young Women and CPR Certified & my Rate is 25 an Hour and I have been looking after Children for 32 Years.& I am all About the Children Having Fun and I'm a Mother of three Beautiful Children all Grown up.& a Very Proud Grandma of 5...
Luz can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Luz is a great babysitter! She is reliable, caring, and takes excellent care of my children. "
Katie W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting for friends and family at age 12. I volunteered at camp for children with special needs for 5 years, have tutored kindergarten and first grade, and spent 2 years during undergrad working in a daycare, with children ranging in age from 4 months to 4 years. In addition, I spent one full summer as a "sitter" for...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has been working with us for over 2 years now and our daughter LOVES seeing her. She is professional, always on time, and takes amazing care of our toddler. We don't leave our daughter with anyone else!"
Lauren O.
Hillary C.
Charleston, SC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently, I am working as a teacher in a head start program. I am teacher certified with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I am available before school until 9 a.m. and anytime after 6 on weekdays as well as anytime on weekends. I have 15 plus years of experience in caring for children of all different ages. Over the past...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hillary has watched our children for last few months, always arrived on time and been helpful with our crazy schedule. The kids love her, she gets down on the floor and plays with them. She's honest, kind, reliable and willing to help in any way. "
Sue C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!!
My name is Kerry, I'm a full-time flight attendant for a major airline and have been flying for 10 years. I recently just got married so I'm enjoying newlywed life!
As a flight attendant, my favorite part of flying is coming in contact with all the children (from newborn +). I love the hectic and busy flights...
Kerry can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Alison! I am a 25-year-old Charleston native and I am currently working full time as a paralegal. I have been nannying/babysitting on and off for over 10 years, working with children of all age ranges as everything from a full-time summer nanny to a weekend/date night sitter. I am available after work (M-Th: after...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We adore Alison! She was our nanny for a couple of summers and I could not have asked for a better person! She was always polite and personable with my husband and I, but more importantly she was EXCELLENT with my children! She was not only attentive, but...
Care member
Ellen S.
Charleston, SC
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My career goal is to be a pediatric or neonatal nurse, I absolutely adore children. I am currently in an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program to become an RN. I have loads of experience babysitting kids from all ages.
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellen is amazing with the kids. Her ability to multitask an 8 month old and an almost 2 year old is just outstanding. Ellen is a kind and loving soul and shows that to our children, With photos and updates on how they are doing throughout the day, to making pillow...
Luc B.
Katie R.
Charleston, SC
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Katie and I am a student at the Medical University of South Carolina. I have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 1 year of experience working as a full-time nanny, and I have done regular babysitting for date nights or child pickup from school throughout high school, college, and graduate...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie from the start was fantastic! She showed enthusiasm and great desire to help us with our childcare needs. Katie was always on time and flexible with our crazy schedules. She was very consistent with outdoor walks and other various activities to keep our son...
John C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 34 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 12. I love kids and have worked with them in a variety of environments. I have babysat in others' homes, my home, in day cares and out and about. The age range that I am most experienced in working with is from 2 months to 4 years. However, I have cared for kids in late...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Amber and I am 33 years old and have been babysitting/nannying for 13 years. I am looking for a part time position during the school year and a full time position in the summer time. I am fun, loving, experienced, responsible, patient, and active with children. In the previous years as a babysitter/nanny, I have...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Amber was amazing! She was punctual and a great communicator. She was very good with both our baby and toddler. Would recommend her to other families and would hire her again!"
Alex D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience. I have had multiple baby-sitting jobs of all ages, as well as caring for big groups of kids at events. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, Cooking, Errands, etc. I adore kids and love to babysit whenever I can!
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kids love Ana! She is energetic, caring, has commons sense and is a good communicator!
I would highly recommend her!"
Melody D.
5.0
(1)
Hello there, my name is Kate! I am the oldest sister of 3, and have gained lots of experience with kids of all ages from taking care of my siblings, babysitting, and through coaching sailing for the last 4 summers. I am currently attending college, studying international business and can help with homework! I tutored in high...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kate is such a sweet soul with true integrity. She is amazing with children of all ages as well as pets and people in general. She's creative, fun, motivated and a devoted student, making the President's Honor Roll list her first semester at CofC."
Alison M.
Maggie A.
Charleston, SC
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie and I have always loved working with kiddos! I have had babysitting jobs since I was in middle school, I have taken child development classes, I have worked at a daycare, and I have been a full time nanny! I graduated college in 2022 as an artist and I love to use my creative skills to do imaginative...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie has been amazing! She is great with our 2 month old. He loved her from day 1. I always feel confident leaving him with her, even for long stretches of time. She clearly knows what she's doing and has experience with newborns. In addition, she is great at...
Michael B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Having grown up in a very busy family of six, managing the hustle and bustle of kids' lives is nothing new to me. I am energetic, reliable, and structured. I love children and have been baby-sitting/nannying for years for many different families. I have traveled with families that I have worked for as well as taken overnight...
Sasha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sasha to be a nanny for our daughters this past summer and we cannot say enough good things about her! Sasha was so great with our daughters - kept them busy and outdoors. She focused on their interests and they adored her!
Sasha was extremely...
Kari R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Charleston, SC
Brittany B.
5.0
Brittany is quite simply THE best! She is so good with our son & he absolutely adores her. She is so sweet, attentive, fun, reliable & trustworthy. She became part of our family. If you're thinking about hiring her- do it!
- Pj C.
Dain S.
5.0
Dain worked for our family watching two kids 3yrs and 7yrs old for about a year. Dain is a complete superstar! She is incredibly responsible for her age and very hardworking. She became part of our village seamlessly! I recommend her wholeheartedly!!
- Ariel L.
Haley F.
5.0
Hayley has been with our family for 8 months. During this time Hayley has cared for our two young daughters. Her duties have included cooking for and transporting the girls to daycare during the week. She is very caring, attentive, and proactive during her time she spends with our girls. We are...
- Brandon K.
Haley L.
5.0
Haley was amazing with our 3 young children! She was on time, great with the kids and kept the house clean. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!!
- Maggie S.
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Elizabeth is such a kind person and an absolute natural with babies! I was very impressed and would be thrilled to hire her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Charleston, SC:
How can I find a Charleston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Charleston, SC 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 374 babysitters in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC?
The average rate for Charleston, SC babysitters on Care.com is $17.62 per hour as of March 2025. 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 Charleston, SC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Charleston, SC through Care.com. As of 2025, 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 Charleston, SC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Charleston, SC are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 183 reviews of the 374 listed babysitters.