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60 babysitters are listed in Emerald Isle, NC
The average posted rate is $11/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Emerald Isle, NC
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My husband and I moved to Emerald Isle in 2010, from South Jersey. I retired from the New Jersey Judiciary, after serving 28 years. Once retired, I knew I would not want to sit around, but wanted to do something I enjoyed. Caring for children, was something I have always wanted to do, which is why I choose to be a nanny. I have...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Trish has gone beyond babysitter to caring friend. She goes out of her way to provide service for not only the child, but the grown-up too. "
Gypsie O.
I am the proud grandmother of 4 beautiful children. I am retired from NC public schools where I worked in both a clerical role and teacher assistant position for 25 years. I also have 5 years experience as a nanny. I am comfortable with children of all ages. I am also comfortable with pets.
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
(2)
HI! My name is Camdyn . I am 19 years old and I'm looking for a babysitting/nanny job over the summer while I'm home from college. I will be home May 8th through August 10th with the except of June 20-26. I have over 4 years of experience with children of all ages and some with special needs. I also have completed CPR training...
Camdyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Camdyn is amazing! For the last 2 years my husband and I have used her to babysit our 2 kids for date nights. Our children absolutely adore her. She always comes on time and texts the day before to double check that plans are still in place. She engages with our...
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Kristen H.
Swansboro, NC
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a current college student pursuing nursing. I have experience taking care of children between the ages of 3 and 13. I can help with light housework, cooking, and school work. I can also provide transportation as needed for the children. I am also AHA certified for CPR and first aid.
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Kristen is a saving grace! She goes above and beyond and I could not be happier with her! We will definitely miss you when you go to college! Thank you for ALL you do!"
Sam T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking to help a family part-time or full-time with regular hours. I love to care for children of all ages! I babysat in my younger years for various ages of children and babies, have worked in church nurseries and the elementary-school-aged church groups, have helped friends over the years with their babies and growing...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"It was very unfortunate that our schedules were not compatible. After meeting Suzanne and seeing how well she interacted with my children, I believe she would have been a wonderful addition to our family. She will make another family very happy."
Erin P.
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I am able to keep kids busy with activities and am highly involved in those activities. I can cook and clean and am willing to do so. I have been babysitting children since I was 13, I am a a CNA and a college student, am CPR certified, and am able to...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have 8 years of experience. I can also help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. Please let me know when you need me about a week in advance, due to my work schedule.
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kenedie B.
Swansboro, NC
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
hi! my name is Kenedie & I live in Jacksonville. I have 3 years experience paid babysitting, 2 years paid pet care experience, and more!
i'm great w children. I grew up in a very big family so i've been watching kids since I was very young.
i'm very punctual, reliable, consistent, and I will always look after your babies like...
Kenedie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I enjoy working with kids and can be somewhat flexible. I am currently home for the summer so I have a lot of free time! I am working towards my bachelors in Social work and love to help with any of your needs!
Alma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nicole. I Have children of my own. I have three in school full time and a little boy who stays home with me. I enjoy being a mom and everything that comes with it. I grew up babysitting. I'm the oldest of 5. My grandmother did foster care my whole life so I got a lot of practice from the baby's. I did have my...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Kathy T.
Swansboro, NC
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Kathy. I am looking for DATE NIGHT BABYSITTING POSITIONS. I am a Pre-K teacher during the week. I have been working with children for over 10 years (daycare, preschools, elementary classrooms, babysitting, etc.) I have a K-6 teaching certification with 2 years of professional experience in a kindergarten...
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My seven years of experience have given me the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and stimulating environment for little ones. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I'm comfortable caring for up to four children at a time.
I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual who loves...
Caitlin L.
Swansboro, NC
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently enrolled at Pfeiffer University as a first year grad student to get my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have experience with children all the way from newborn up to 15 years old. I have coached gymnastics for 6 years & am now a lifeguard with recently updated CPR and First Aid certification!
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin was great! Patient and caring and very interactive with our baby. Will definitely be hiring her again!"
Mckenzie E.
I am 19 years old and I currently work at a daycare for children in pre-k through 5th grade from 2-6. I am looking for something more in the morning time. I also would like if I could have children pre-k and up.
I like working with kids because they keep me entertained and they are so fun to be around.
Destiny A.
Swansboro, NC
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello and welcome to my profile! My name is Destiny! I'm 28 years young! I was raised in the beautiful city of Charlotte, NC. I relocated out to Swansboro about 3 years ago! I have found a community out here and fell in love with my job as a caregiver! So much so that I went back to school to graduate the CNA program! I'm super...
Angela A.
Swansboro, NC
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate, Patient, Friendly And Knowledgeable Caregiver
Hi I'm Angela. I can't wait to meet you and welcome you to my family. I have been caring for people for over 20 years. I love children and have excellent references. I will cook, light cleaning and do drop offs and pickups. I will get your little one outside for exercise and we will have lots of activities, both educational and...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah. I'm 45 years old and Momma to two, not so little, girls ages 8 and 14 and wife of 25 years to my bestfriend. We have two sweet dogs a fluffball cat, a bowl full of fish and hermit crabs. My family lives in Newport, NC I have both art & photography degrees as well as my Early Childhood Education degree. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is absolutely fantastic! We came into town for my high school reunion and I have never hired someone without first meeting in person and seeing how the person interacts with my children. But this was a special circumstance as we were only in town for a few...
Eliza R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for weekend and date night jobs. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work, my masters in school counseling, and I love working and teaching children of all ages. I currently am a school counselor at a local primary school and have worked as such for many years. Since I was 12, I have babysat for various families in...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Christine kept our almost 4 month old during a rehearsal dinner party. She handled his bedtime fighting and new found rolling skills so well :) We would hire Christine again anytime we are back in town!"
Heather B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Meghan and I am currently a stay at home mom to a little girl. We spend our days playing inside and outside with minimal screen time. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and was a nanny for the past 4 years until I had my daughter. I have always loved to play and just be around children. I have always been the...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"On time and really helped us with last minute care!! Thanks Meghan!"
Courtney E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is McKenzie!
I have a B. A. in Education from Western Oregon University. I also have a minor in American Sign Language. I have taught 2nd and 3rd grade, but have worked with students of all ages.
I am the oldest of four children and have a lot of experience running errands, babysitting, etc. I have babysat and...
Mckenzie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"McKenzie watched 3 of my kids ages 3, 5 and 7 for a yea during Covid. She was fantastic. The kids loved her. She worked on school work with them, played outside and prepared food. We are so grateful that we found her and that she was part of our children’s life."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Emerald Isle, NC
Patricia B.
5.0
Patricia is such an asset to our family. The boys absolutely adore her. The whole family loves Trish. Her skills include but are not limited to: cleaning, preparing meals, taking care of the kids, assisting the kids with their school work, and much more.
- Tina V.
Camdyn P.
5.0
Camdyn is amazing with the kids, she interacts and plays with them and they love when she babysits. She follows all the rules & bedtime routine I have for them. She’s also either prompt or early for the time you set. I am a very picky person when it comes to who I allow to watch my kids, but we...
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Kristen H.
5.0
Kristen is a saving grace! She goes above and beyond and I could not be happier with her! We will definitely miss you when you go to college! Thank you for ALL you do!
- Sam T.
Suzanne N.
5.0
It was very unfortunate that our schedules were not compatible. After meeting Suzanne and seeing how well she interacted with my children, I believe she would have been a wonderful addition to our family. She will make another family very happy.
- Erin P.
Caitlin L.
5.0
Caitlin was great! Patient and caring and very interactive with our baby. Will definitely be hiring her again!
- Mckenzie E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Emerald Isle, NC:
How can I find a Emerald Isle babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Emerald Isle, 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 2 babysitters in Emerald Isle, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Emerald Isle, NC?
The average rate for Emerald Isle, NC babysitters on Care.com is $11.50 per hour as of February 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 Emerald Isle, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Emerald Isle, 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.
Ratings for Emerald Isle, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Emerald Isle, NC are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.