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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Grace and I don't smoke!
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in business administration.
I am good with kids and have 10 years of babysitting experience. The last babysitting job I had required care for 8 children ranging in ages from 1 to 13 and I loved every minute of it!
I am a good cook....
Grace can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was amazing with my daughter. She was flexible and went out of her way to make sure both myself and my daughter were comfortable before and during the babysitting. I would definitely use her again in the future. Thank you Grace!"
Michael W.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Dawn and I have been caring for children for over 12 years. I have had different jobs but childcare is my true passion. I am CPR and First Aid certified, I have an excellent driving record, I'm skilled in working with multiple children and children with special needs. I've had food sanitation training. My experience...
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dawn goes above and beyond! She does more than asked, including cleaning and folding clothes. My kids absolutely love her.. The days she is off my daughter will ask when she's s coming back. Huge plus is she is an animal lover too! I think some days my dog loves...
Meagan D.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Becca! I am 22 years old and I recently graduated from East Carolina University! I am currently looking for a babysitting/ nannying job. I have babysat for the past few years for numerous families with a variety of age groups. I am very reliable, responsible, enthusiastic, and mature. I have lots of experience...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Although Becca did not end up watching our kids (we decided to continue with our current situation and hold off on hiring someone altogether for now), she was professional, seemed genuine that she enjoyed children, followed up with references and was very...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lauren and I graduated from UNC with a psychology major and education minor in 2015. I have a background in child development, and plan to work with kids for my career. Over the past two years, I have been a date night sitter for 3 different families with children ages 3-15. I have experience with twins and...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren did a great job babysitting for our 7 and 9 year olds. She is very responsive and likes interacting and playing with the kids. The kids also give her '5 stars'."
Laura W.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Miranda and I have 3 older siblings, who all have two kids each! The first born is my nephew B, who is now 10 years old. The other 5 are all under the age of 2, the youngest being K, who was born in May of 2019. I have been babysitting for my older siblings for years and I am comfortable caring for a wide age...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miranda is fun, energetic, and the kids enjoy spending time with her!"
Care member
5.0
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I am a mother of a 4 yr old 9 and 10. I enjoy working with kids. I worked at day care in the past so I have great experience. I enjoy getting the kids away from TV and games and into a fun activities and games. Doing home fun crafts is great too. I enjoy cooking and don't mind clean as well as dealing with fur babies.
Kristie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderful help. Great with kids . Always on time"
Kristie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with travel, crafts, errands, transportation. I watched my brother almost every day since he was 1 for 3 years. In doing this I have learned so much on how to care for and understand a child. I am also in the Air National Guard as a health service manager.
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Bethany was an outstanding caregiver for my 8 month old. She was on time, very knowledgeable, and ensured we had a happy baby when we came home.
Thanks again!"
Bradley H.
Kelly C.
Greenville, NC
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly childcare professional with over five years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 11. My passion for supporting families and providing reliable care has been cultivated through my previous babysitting roles. I believe in open and regular communication with parents, ensuring their preferred...
I've loved babysitting since I started at 13 years old. As I grew up in NYC and boarding high school in Boston, I was comfortable taking kids to fun and educational adventures, and started supervising older jumping beans. I worked as a YMCA counselor, creating stimulating education/arts/play curricula. All the while I saved for...
Cypress can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kayla G.
New Bern, NC
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kayla!! I am an online student at UNCW, looking for a part-time babysitting job. I love children and have experience babysitting and tutoring. I have been babysitting twin girls from 2-8 years old. I also babysat a boy from 2-4! I enjoy coming up with fun, engaging activities to do with children. I also enjoy playing...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Jewel H.
Greenville, NC
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am the oldest from a family of 8 with over 7 years of experience. I am have worked with a range of families including special needs kids. I try to create an environment for kids that is fun and encourages learning. I am reliable and responsible babysitter with a strong sense of organization and a natural inclination to lead....
Jewel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Alyssa O.
New Bern, NC
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alyssa I am 20 years old and have been babysitting for 3 years. I love children and I am fully committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children in my care. I am currently in college I am CPR certified and have my own way of transportation. I would love to be considered for your family.
Hi! I've been babysitting for about 4 years consistently now, caring for kids from 3months- 12 years. I've done school drop off as well as pick up and have a clean driving record. I'm looking for something consistent that works with my class schedule as I am a student at ECU, but am also open to doing days as needed.
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I'm a friendly and creative childcare provider with a passion for nurturing young minds. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a positive impact on children's lives and support families. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize...
Tiffany Q.
Greenville, NC
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Tiffany! I'm An 18 Year Old ECU Student. I Love The Beach And Reading.
Hello! My name is Tiffany, I am a sophomore at ECU majoring in psychology. I am working on having a career working as a pediatric occupational therapist. I am experienced working with ages 4-12, and helping with homework and studying. I am CPR certified. I have been an auntie since I was 4 years old!
I'd describe my...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Jessica! I have such a huge passion for caring for infants/children. I am a very reliable, patient, dependent young woman. With me, your child will receive appropriate care and I am always willing to go the extra mile for them if needed. I have worked in a daycare and babysat for multiple families. I will...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am CPR/AED certified. Currently in school to be an occupational therapist:)
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting and pet sitting since high school. I love kids, animals, reading, music, crafts, and being outdoors. I have a car for transportation. I understand that your kids and your pets are the most important things in the world to you and when they are with me, I strive to treat them like it too.
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun, and I handle anything thrown at me.
I started working with kids when I was 15, I would nanny during the summer, as well as date night babysitting. As an adult I've worked in daycares for years with babies and kids birth through Pre-K.
In my spare time, I like to read, cook, bake,...
My name is Jenna and I have over three years of experience with looking over children. I am hard-working, dependable, always on time, responsible and I love kids. I will make sure to give your children appropriate care along with completing other tasks you may need. I also have training in first aid and CPR.
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, NC
Grace R.
5.0
Grace was amazing with my daughter. She was flexible and went out of her way to make sure both myself and my daughter were comfortable before and during the babysitting. I would definitely use her again in the future. Thank you Grace!
- Michael W.
Dawn S.
5.0
Dawn goes above and beyond! She does more than asked, including cleaning and folding clothes. My kids absolutely love her.. The days she is off my daughter will ask when she's s coming back. Huge plus is she is an animal lover too! I think some days my dog loves her more.
Flexible, dependable,...
- Meagan D.
Rebecca C.
5.0
Although Becca did not end up watching our kids (we decided to continue with our current situation and hold off on hiring someone altogether for now), she was professional, seemed genuine that she enjoyed children, followed up with references and was very responsive. She was also extremely gracious...
- Care member
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren did a great job babysitting for our 7 and 9 year olds. She is very responsive and likes interacting and playing with the kids. The kids also give her '5 stars'.
- Laura W.
Miranda K.
5.0
Miranda is fun, energetic, and the kids enjoy spending time with her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dover, NC:
How can I find a Dover babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dover, NC 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 1 babysitters in Dover, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Dover, NC?
The average rate for Dover, NC babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of April 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 Dover, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dover, NC 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.