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60 babysitters are listed in Decatur, AL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Decatur, AL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 10. I have watched all ages. I am willing to watch multiple children. I have 20-month-old boy that I will have to bring with me.
I have raised two girls, been an assistant k4 teacher and a PE teacher. I love children as well as helping adults. I have also been a personal asst. I am available when you need me.
Vrginia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Allen R.
Decatur, AL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider Looking For Nanny Position Or Occasional Babysitting
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was a young teenager. One of my first babysitting experiences was assisting a mother with her two premature twin daughters while her husband was on a Guard Duty. I have since babysat for several families from the time their oldest child was an infant until they had 3-4 children in the family, in...
Allen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Raleigh L.
Decatur, AL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My experience includes two years of babysitting, where I gained expertise in caring for children of various ages. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, puzzles, and technology-based games with children. I believe in open...
Bonnie P.
Decatur, AL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a special education teacher at Decatur City Schools. I have been a nanny and occasional babysitter for the last 5-6 years. I look forward to seeing how I can help love on your kiddos on weeknights and weekends!
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Treasure C.
Decatur, AL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Treasure:) I am 28 years old, and a mom of 2. I am a Pre-K 4 teacher and have been working with children since I was a young teenager. I have worked at daycares, summer camps, and now I am in the school setting. I have also been a private babysitter for several different families.
I LOVE working with infants and...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Elizabeth B.
Decatur, AL
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am currently an occupational therapy student in my graduate year. I love working with kids and finding ways to be creative while babysitting. I am currently at encompass health from 7-5 for my unpaid student internship, so I am...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Notice: So Sorry for the big gap in jobs, took some time off to focus on some hard classes.
I have 5 years of experience, maybe a little more. I've been working/volunteering with kids since I was 12 and I'm 20 now. I love doing crafts with kids, playing outside, I also know how to play guitar and ukulele so kids always have a...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Looking to do some pet sitting in my home. I have lots of experience with pets. I have a teenage daughter who is also excited about helping. We have a cat and a mouse in the house as pets. My daughter and I tag-team taking care of our current pets. They are low maintenance so we can easily handle a few more. I prefer gentle...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! I am currently a student at Montreat College studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I aspire to work with children and adolescents when I graduate. I have experience being a camp counselor, chess instructor, and swim teacher for children of all ages. I am looking forward to meeting new families around Asheville,...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jenna R.
Decatur, AL
$11-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, patient, and outgoing college student that has a passion for working with kids! I have babysat kids of all ages for 5 years now and would love to have the opportunity to take care of your kiddos!
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna is amazing! My grandchildren loved her!"
Barbara R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a first time mom and student working towards a degree in art education with a passion for caregiving. I have worked in childcare for a little over two years. I was employed at a learning center before having my baby, so I have worked with children age 6 months to 11 years. Majority of the time I worked with 3-4-year-olds,...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Anna has been a true Godsend for our family and 5 month old. Not only does she love Anna and her son, but she gets all of her naps and bottles on time and has so much fun playing, singing, and learning. We even credit her quick advancement to having another little...
Laura W.
Rebecca M.
Athens, AL
$12-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I Am Rebecca, I Am A Sophomore At UAB And Am Home For The Summer!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as confident, dependable, and embracing.
I like working with kids because they always put a smile on my face but also give the most honest feed back than anyone I have ever met.
I started working with kids when I was the age of 12 and I continued up to now, which is my Sophomore year of college....
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"she's never late, never bored, and never out of ideas for the kiddos!! amazing pick"
Hannah C.
Miah E.
Madison, AL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!! My name is Miah and I am 20 years old. I currently work part-time at a hospice facility but I'm looking at getting back into childcare! I have been caring for children for 4-5 years and before that my little brother! I have experience with children with special needs, food allergies, and medical conditions! I love working...
Miah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
** Please note my updated rates
I am back in the Huntsville/Madison area permanently!
I have been a caregiver for over 8 years now. I have experience caring for a wide variety of children ranging from special needs to foster children to newborns. I also worked at an optometrist's office to guide children through reading/eye...
Kendal can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My son is seven and he absolutely loves Kendal! Kendal babysat for me for about a year and a half, she was always very polite and dependable. My son can be difficult especially around meals or when it comes time for bed. However, Kendal was very patient and was...
Mari M.
Meredith K.
Madison, AL
$12-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Madison & Huntsville - Reliable Babysitter With References
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate currently working in account management, but I miss babysitting! I have 8+ years of experience with all ages (newborn and up) and with multiples. I love being active and creative with the kids. I have my own vehicle and am willing to travel for pick-ups/drop-offs or attend events as needed.
Meredith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Meredith was a natural with my 4-month old! As a first time mom, I was nervous about having anyone watch my son that wasn't me or my husband. She was very warm towards him, and if he fussed, knew exactly what he needed. I'll definitely have her babysit him again!"
Hannah B.
Jennifer H.
Hartselle, AL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied for many families, including many infants. I also have four kids of my own all school aged. I am also CPR certified. I like to follow the routine that you have for your child. I am patient and kind. I'm available to do in my home or yours if the location isn't too far. I look forward to meeting you!
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jen was flexible with her time, a great communicator, and more importantly a great caretaker for our son in the first year of his life. We were sad when she moved-we highly recommend her to any parent!"
Maureen V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years of experience in the child care industry, love to Educate and deveLop young minds through the exercise of music, arts & crafts, reading and story telling.
Ronna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ronna is exceptional with children. She is very organized. Ronna's comes with many years of experience with parents and children. I have left my child in her care center for years and would do it without hesitation again. I highly recommend her. You will never...
Tyshar T.
Rikki P.
Madison, AL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Great With Infants And Toddlers And Love Building Relationships With The Families!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as funny, driven, and caring.
I like working with kids because of how they are the purest form of good. I love how a child's mind has a natural kindness or loving way about it.
I'm looking for a job where I can get along well with the family. I want to be able to enjoy my work and feel comfortable...
Rikki can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rikki is absolutely amazing! Very attentive to the needs of the family. Rikki is creative and makes learning fun! I would definitely hire her again if I need to! She’s awesome! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've spent many years babysitting, volunteering as an AU pair(live-in sitter/English teacher), and helping raise my nieces! The joy of being around children comes naturally to me, and over the years I've learned that I love embracing my childlike spirit. From sports, art& crafts, games, DIYs, and everything in between, you can...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was great with our kids! She had them entertained from the start, and they all wanted to have it babysit again by the end of the day. She was very kind and personable, on time and dependable."
Colleen S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Decatur, AL
Jenna R.
5.0
Jenna is amazing! My grandchildren loved her!
- Barbara R.
Anna W.
5.0
Anna has been a true Godsend for our family and 5 month old. Not only does she love Anna and her son, but she gets all of her naps and bottles on time and has so much fun playing, singing, and learning. We even credit her quick advancement to having another little one to play with and learn from...
- Laura W.
Rebecca M.
5.0
she's never late, never bored, and never out of ideas for the kiddos!! amazing pick
- Hannah C.
Kendal S.
5.0
Kendal is amazing with children! And she's very smart and independent and responsible. She's good with housekeeping and pets, too. One day whenever I've got my own children, I would 100% definitely trust my kids and home with her.
- Emma T.
Meredith K.
5.0
Meredith was a natural with my 4-month old! As a first time mom, I was nervous about having anyone watch my son that wasn't me or my husband. She was very warm towards him, and if he fussed, knew exactly what he needed. I'll definitely have her babysit him again!
- Hannah B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Decatur, AL:
How can I find a Decatur babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Decatur, AL 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 11 babysitters in Decatur, AL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Decatur, AL?
The average rate for Decatur, AL babysitters on Care.com is $15.64 per hour as of November 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 Decatur, AL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Decatur, AL 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.