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Mary S.
Fayetteville, AR
$14-50/hr • 14 yrs exp
Mom Of 1(8 Months) Looking For 1 Or 2 Children To Watch.
5.0
(4)
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, caring, and respectful
I like working with kids because nothing beats watching them reach new goals or overcome obstacles.
I started working with kids when I was 16 in a church setting. At 19 I started working for Fayetteville Public Schools in the Special Education Department. After...
5.0
"The BEST baby sitter! Amazing with kids, considerate of what I want when it comes to my kids. We love her and will always use her for my baby sitting needs!❤️"
Care member
Rebecca Y.
Fayetteville, AR
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Rebecca! I'm 25 years old & pursuing a degree in nursing. I have experience with professional nannying & doing overnight care. I've nannied for ages including infancy to teenagers.
I have been caring for my nieces and nephews since a young age and have gained a lot of experience through them. I also take care of my...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca is fantastic! Safe driver, very sweet, and always keeps an open line of communication. I would recommend her to any parent! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Thank you for viewing my profile! I'm a 26 yr-old former student athlete at the University of Arkansas. I am a certified Physician Assistant. My husband and I just recently moved back to NWA and I have a few months off while job searching and wanted to take on nannying/babysitting for a few months while we get settled in. I have...
Reece can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I owned and operated a Christian preschool for 18 years. I worked in a Christian after school program for school aged children for nine years. I have four children of my own, ages 29, 25, 22, and 20. I was formerly employed by Rogers Public Schools in a special needs classroom. Sadly I left the classroom after being injured on...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She is hands down the luckiest hire we’ve had. She’s very good with kids and babies and has a very motherly touch with her child care. Amazing!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Experienced teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds and creating engaging learning experiences. Available for summer babysitting to provide a safe, educational, and fun environment for your children. CPR and first aid certified, with a focus on fostering creativity, curiosity, and positive social interactions. Flexible...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sara is kind, gentle, attentive, and an education professional. With her training, she knows developmental milestones and how to interact with children. She will be vested in your child's happiness! Sara has kept my 3 children as infants, toddlers, and now...
Laura R.
Claire M.
Fayetteville, AR
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently an OTD student at the University of Arkansas! I have 8 years of paid childcare experience. Previously I have worked in the nursery and for the special needs program at my church. In college, I worked as a nanny part-time during the school year, and during the summers' worked at a local summer camp, New Life Ranch,...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire is a very dependable young lady and available on short notice often. We have had her be a part of our family for after school care for our 8 year old as well as all day positions caring for our 2 year old and our friends 6 month old as well. She keeps the...
Laura G.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love watching after kids and developing special bonds between us. I typically watch after children from anywhere between the ages of 2
and 12. I have taken classes in the Red Cross to prepare me for any emergency situations that might arise and have been trained on how to respond calmly and quickly in serious situations. I am...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is great!! She does more than just play with the kids. She teaches them new things and makes them healthy food and keeps them entertained and ensures they are safe. I couldn't have picked a better nanny."
Michael B.
Vanesa D.
Centerton, AR
$19-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very organized person, I love interacting with kids, besides cooking and light clean, I am a person with good habits and I like to help others. I have experience with newborns also with potty training. I am bilingual Spanish/English. I am Christian and I love Jesus! Katy, Texas.
Vanesa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Vanesa. She has been very helpful to our family. She makes herself available to your schedule and is very dependable. She cooks, does the kids laundry, organizes all the toys and cleans. Our family is moving and we are no longer able to keep her...
Rich Y.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have taken a break from bedside nursing. I am a labor and delivery nurse, newborn nursery, pediatrics, emergency room. I have a Masters degree in Nursing Education and I have been a nurse for 35 years, I have an active nursing lic. with CPR cert. for adults, children and newborns. I have a clear background. I love children and...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired her for some transportation assistance for my son. She is so compassionate and caring. We really enjoyed spending time with her and getting to know her. She is very down to earth and has such a sweet heart. Definitely will use her services again and highly...
April C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Great with kids . Growing up I always took care of my siblings or friends kids. Love kids and I'm very responsible
5.0
"Kathy is always helping others and has great people skills. She is very caring and handles situations with ease and calmness!"
Carolina C.
3.7
(3)
Hi. I'm karen 30 years old.
I have worked with kids of all ages and I have experience with childcare for over 7 years. My last childcare experience was here during 3 years, after that I was nanny for another family for 1 year. I'd be happy to provide you my contact reference. I am first aid trained and fingerprint cleared. Also...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Karen joined our family when our little girl was about nine months old and was with us for about a year. We feel so incredibly fortunate to have found her - she is wonderful. Most importantly, our daughter absolutely adored her and beamed every single day when she...
Care member
4.9
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a very experienced mom. I have many years of experience working with children through Cub Scout leadership, school library, PTA and room parent volunteer duties, kids' church leader and advocate for children with special needs. I have exceptional experience and training in the care and needs of children with special needs,...
Sharon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is honest, reliable and resourceful. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started to take care of children about 10 years ago. I worked with families and in a daycare center. My last job was taking care of twin girls. I have a lot of experience working with multiple kids. I also worked as a CNA for the elderly.
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Diana was wonderful with our little girl. If we still lived in the area, we would definitely use her again."
Sabrina K.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently PreK Teacher seeking Nanny job. I LOVE working with children. They are truly the light of the world. I would like to concentrate on getting children Kindergarten ready and building a life long love of learning.
I have a Texas background check, working on getting Arkansas check, first aid and C. P. R certification and...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.0
"Becca has the gift of knowing what specific children need and providing that accordingly. Becca knew when a child needed one on one attention or when they needed to be given a group activity. She helped nurture a love of reading from an older child who often felt...
Jennifer L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as conscientious, caring, responsible.
I like working with kids because
I started working with kids when I was 12.
In my spare time, I like to go horseback riding, read, and spend time with my kids and pets.
One thing you should know about me is I am a Christian.
5.0
"Jenny did a fantastic job caring for our two cats. She showed up on time and gave our cats lots of love. She even sent me pictures and videos of her interactions,"
Jill H.
Clara M.
Rogers, AR
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clara - I am happily married and have a sweet 3yr old boy.
I started working with children when I was 18 and have always loved it. During college, I nannied for quite a few families and realized I miss having that personal connection so much.
I just recently mutually left my job as a nanny to a sweet 3yr...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Clara is one of the best nannies we have ever had. We have 4 kiddos ranging in age from 11-one and she worked with our family for over a year. She did ALL the things - homework, meal prep, fun games, dancing, driving to and from activities, bedtime routines -...
Allisson B.
Rebecca R.
Springdale, AR
$15-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Becca, I am a mental health therapist working evenings at a psychiatric hospital. I am looking to make some money in my spare time doing something I enjoy! I previously worked as a therapist for various agencies where I mostly had child clients. Beyond therapy, I've had numerous babysitting and nannying jobs...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Mackenzie D.
Johnson, AR
$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Mackenzie and I am a student at the University of Arkansas studying pediatric nursing. I have been working in childcare for 5 years in all different settings. I currently work part time as a teacher's aid at a school for children with special needs and have been babysitting for lots of families in between. I am...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Olivia P.
Johnson, AR
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Olivia. I just finished up my bachelors degree and am looking for a summer job before I start graduate school in August. I love kids and have lots of experience with them! I have worked at a kids summer camp for the past 5 summers and have routinely taken care of kids throughout college!
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Olivia N.
Johnson, AR
$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with travel, housekeeping, errands, or pet sitting. I have been a volunteer bible school teacher for two years at my church! I am a current Junior at the University of Arkansas, majoring in Social Studies Education. I plan to be a high school teacher after graduation. I also substitute...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gentry, AR
Mary S.
5.0
I worked with Mary for 5 years in a school setting working with special needs students. In that time she was caring & compassionate, & she had a great rapport with the students.
- Care member
Rebecca Y.
5.0
Rebecca has been watching our two kids (3yo and 6yo) for the last 6 months for date nights, school closures, and overnights. She's responsible, dependable, great with our kids and always leaves our house cleaner than when we left. She takes them on fun outings, plays games with them, and read lots...
- Care member
Heather F.
5.0
She is hands down the luckiest hire we’ve had. She’s very good with kids and babies and has a very motherly touch with her child care. Amazing!
- Care member
Sara G.
5.0
Sara was our summer nanny and still babysits for us. She is kind, loving and very hands on with your two girls. She sings, reads, plays and makes crafts with them and they enjoy spending time with her. Sara is very punctual and reliable and we are so glad we found her to care for our girls.
- Care member
Claire M.
5.0
Claire is a very dependable young lady and available on short notice often. We have had her be a part of our family for after school care for our 8 year old as well as all day positions caring for our 2 year old and our friends 6 month old as well. She keeps the children engaged and active. We love...
- Laura G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gentry, AR:
How can I find a Gentry babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Gentry, AR?
The average rate for Gentry, AR babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 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 Gentry, AR?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gentry, AR 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.