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238 babysitters are listed in Durham, NC
The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Durham, NC
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jordan and I am your favorite neighborhood seminary student! I am an enthusiastic supporter or families with nearly a decade of experience caring for aging populations and young children! I am here to help you enjoy your stress-free night out, daily errands or just some much deserved time of peace and quiet. Give...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jordan is a great student, young lady and leader. Whatever she does has an impact and she works on it hard until it is complete. She will be a benefit to any organization or person who has the opportunity to work with her."
Russell S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an avid naturalist who has been working with children for over a decade. I routinely work with children on their naturalist and bushcrafting skills. I am particularly passionate about teaching about plant identification, mushroom identification, and foraging. I can also teach your child about fire tending, free-form basket...
Joseph can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you are looking for a gentle and wise soul, look no further than Joe. He has provided child care for my family for many years as a counselor; he communicates well with myself, my co-parent, and our children. My kids were 6 and 8 when we first met Joseph, and...
Daniel T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Joylynn and I am a passionate early childhood educator looking to partner with a family interested in joining a nanny share with one other family/child beginning in August--age 6mo in Aug. I have been working in child care for 10 years. I rank safety as a top priority and this involves my up-to-date CPR & first-aid...
Joylynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Joy in August 2017 as a part-time nanny to care for our two year old daughter during the day, as well as provide before and after school care for our two school-aged children (6 and 8). Joy was punctual and dependable. She always followed our directions...
Tarryne M.
Samoine S.
Durham, NC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samoine and I have 5+ years experience in child care. I have worked in daycares as a infant and toddler teacher. I have been a nanny for multiple families and I have lot of experience dealing with multiple children at once. I love children, I love teaching them new things and I love to see them grow as a person. I am...
Samoine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samoine was a nanny to our 3 and 8 year olds for about 10 months. She was so patient, kind, and warm with the kids. Our youngest spent the most time with her since our oldest was doing remote school. She kept him busy and happy, they played board games and learned...
Erica S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! Thank you in advance for taking the time to read a little more about me. I really look forward to hopefully getting to know your family. I am a gentle mama and we are an animal loving vegetarian family here! I have my bachelors in interpersonal-communication and my masters in psychology. I am looking for something meaningful...
Viola can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Viola took great care of my daughter and she was amazing! She was kind, thoughtful, proactive and constantly communicated! I can’t wait to book with her again. 100% recommend Viola. "
Kathryn F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an elementary school teacher in Durham County looking to help during the summer! I absolutely love my job, and working with children is my passion. My oldest sister has three children, a 9-year-old and 5-year-old twins, who are my whole world. I am background checked through the county and finger printed for my job :)
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Mckenna is Amazing!! She engages the kids with crafts, games, and outside playtime at the park or pool. She is kind, fun, and firm when necessary. My kiddos (ages 3, 4, and 6) simply adore her and are always super excited when they find out she is coming to...
Tara W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Asia! I am a UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education alumna that currently works with students with disabilities full-time. I'm searching for occasional weekend gigs to supplement my salary. Feel free to message me if I sound like a good fit!
I dedicated the past five years of my life to child development in a...
Asia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Asia helped me out with a last minute need for childcare and I would highly recommend her. She was punctual and friendly, when she arrived she talked with my son and put him at ease. I would 100% hire her again in the future and you should too."
Megan M.
Makayla H.
Durham, NC
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I'm Makayla, and I love spending time with kids. I'm fun, responsible, and always ready to get creative-whether it's playing games, doing crafts, or just hanging out. I have experience with children of all ages and I'm all about making sure your kids are safe, happy, and engaged. I'm flexible, trustworthy, and would...
Makayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is extremely involved with the children! My daughter loves to cuddle with her. She is their very favorite babysitter by far. Very kind and caring but also firm. She follows directions very carefully and is great about sending updates and pictures to ease my...
Kim S.
I am very experienced in childcare. I have been babysitting for 15 years and love caring for my nieces.! I have my degree in education and am currently a 5th grade teacher, with experience in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade as well. I have many years of experience in preschool and daycare as well as summer camp.
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Experience (5+years) in residential services with children aged 4-18. Currently CPR and first-aid certified. Previous nanny experience and additional experience in church daycare and after school care.
Kasey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my experience over the years has been caring for two sets of twins (3 nephews and a niece) who are now in 5th grade - and yes! my brother and sister do pay me! I enjoy playing outdoors with children, playing games indoors, and getting to know children as individuals. I am comfortable with all kinds of pets and light meal...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brittany and I am a 28-year-old female in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. I currently work in the pediatric intensive care unit at UNC! I absolutely love children, as evidenced by my passion in pediatric nursing. During high school and in my early years of college, I worked at a summer camp for children with special...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alasia S. I graduated from North Carolina Central University where I studied Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship and a minor in Spanish. I also worked for The Goddard School in Fuquay Varina for about two years on and off due to me being in school. . I have worked for The Goddard School in...
Alasia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Heidi, and I have 5+ years of experience (both in a professional daycare setting and nannying/babysitting) with children ages 4 months to 12 years old. I graduated from UNC in May 2023 with a degree in Biology. I am looking for a part-time nannying position in spring of 2025 while I take classes to apply to grad...
Heidi can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I currently work at the Goddard school in the 3-year-old classroom. I have previously been a long term nanny for a 3-year-old boy, a 3-year-old girl, and a 6-month-old baby. I worked at a special needs preschool. I also have my degree in social work and have plenty of training in early childhood development. I have my CPR...
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
All my life I've been helping my mom raise my brother basically. I am wonderful with kids and they love me just like I love them! I am looking forward to babysitting as well as creating memories with kids during my college years.
Moriah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I have about 12 years of experience providing care for children from infants all the way to teenagers. I am an older sibling of six younger children and I have always taken great care of my siblings. I volunteer at some of my family's daycare. I currently work as a caregiver for young adults with disabilities and artistic. I...
Quyknokey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
I have 5+ years of babysitting/ nannying experience! I currently work as an RN but am looking for some babysitting gigs on my days off. I can help around the house, as well as transportation. I love to play outside or do crafts with the kids :)
Sadie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name's Harley! I'm currently a working professional looking to do part time babysitting on nights and or weekends.
My previous childcare experience includes working at a daycare center where I was the head teacher of the infant room, and as a camp counselor at a Girl Scouts summer camp.
Harley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hello! My name is Khamiron, I usually go by Kham. I am a Neonatal Nurse, serving in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Duke University Hospital. I really enjoy working with infants and children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter with Platinum Sitters for 2 years now, which has allowed me gain experience in delivery of...
Khamiron can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Durham, NC
Jordan D.
5.0
Jordan is absolutely amazing with our kids! During their first encounter, she allowed for them to warm up to her and she quickly turned their hesitation into excitement. Caring for our 3 year old and our 9 month old, she remains level headed and effectively redirects when necessary. Plus, she...
- Kristin B.
Joseph K.
5.0
If you are looking for a gentle and wise soul, look no further than Joe. He has provided child care for my family for many years as a counselor; he communicates well with myself, my co-parent, and our children. My kids were 6 and 8 when we first met Joseph, and now they are preteens who look up to...
- Daniel T.
Joylynn M.
5.0
Joy is an AMAZING nanny! She is great with our 6 month old twins and works hard to keep them happy and entertained each day. She sings, plays with them, takes them outside, and makes sure to keep them on the feeding/nap schedule we provided. She is also a good communicator and multi-tasker. Her...
- Puja R.
Samoine S.
5.0
Samoine was a nanny to our 3 and 8 year olds for about 10 months. She was so patient, kind, and warm with the kids. Our youngest spent the most time with her since our oldest was doing remote school. She kept him busy and happy, they played board games and learned letters and numbers, did art...
- Erica S.
Viola I.
5.0
Viola took great care of my daughter and she was amazing! She was kind, thoughtful, proactive and constantly communicated! I can’t wait to book with her again. 100% recommend Viola.
- Kathryn F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Durham, NC:
How can I find a Durham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Durham, 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 238 babysitters in Durham, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Durham, NC?
The average rate for Durham, NC babysitters on Care.com is $18.86 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 Durham, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Durham, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 191 reviews of the 238 listed babysitters.