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60 babysitters are listed in Johnston, RI
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Johnston, RI
Alyssa F.
Warwick, RI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have ample experience working with children in various capacities. A registered Teacher Assistant since November of 2021, I have nearly 10 years of babysitting experience and 2 years of experience working with children in classroom settings. I am very passionate about engaging youth in a way that...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Alyssa is a very driven, bright young women. She was on time for the phone and in-person interview. We are looking forward to having Alyssa watch our children very soon! "
Ashley G.
Ledia D.
Lincoln, RI
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Ledia, I love to take care of babies! I'm a mother of 3 boys and had the pleasure to babysit a boy and his sister for almost 2 years!
I'm a retired architecture engineer who is passionate about babysitting again!
So I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Ledia can also help with: Meal prep
4.8
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a certified Child Life Specialist with a masters degree in Child Life and Family Centered Care. I have worked with children in a variety of setting including health care (home and hospital based), nannying, babysitting and through volunteer work. I currently per diem providing emotional and play based support to...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney has been our weekly date night sitter since our daughter was 6 months old. She is a joy to work with and our daughter absolutely loves her! Courtney is prompt, responsive, friendly and wonderful with kids. She easily manages our daughter's evening routine...
Emily H.
Kayla C.
Providence, RI
$38/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched kids from newborn to 11 years of age since I was 11. I know how to change diapers and put young children to sleep. I love playing outside, doing crafts, and reading. Your child's safety is of utmost importance to me, so please let me know what you are comfortable with. I am great at following schedules and making...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Kayla was so amazing with our 2 children and such a big help around the house. She is worth all 5 stars and I highly recommend her."
Julie D.
Elise C.
Providence, RI
$22-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've always enjoyed working with children and have had several opportunities where I can care for them, introduce them to new interests, grow with them, and find the balance between safety, fun and proper supervision. I enjoy arts and crafts, baking and cooking, science experiments and trips to the playground. I love teaching...
Elise can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elise is creative, thoughtful, and dependable. Best of all, she relates very well with all manner of people. She's delightful. Couldn't recommend her more highly. "
Paul M.
Winifred H.
Providence, RI
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I think 2015. I have worked with infants up to 17 years old.. I have a degree in Classical Studies from uri with two minors one in anthropology and one in fine art. I have completed culinary training at jwu and considering an MA in History with a focus in archaeology at uri for my masters. I'm a...
Winifred can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexia and I am 28 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in elementary and special education and a Master's degree in special education. I have worked as a special education inclusion teacher as well as a primary self-contained classroom teacher. I have also worked in regular education in PreK, 1st, 2nd and in...
Alexia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexia is such a gem. Smart, fun, attentive, punctual, responsible, energetic, the list goes on. Did I mention she has the patience of a saint?
If you're considering Alexia for any kind of child care, I recommend scooping her up as soon as you can.
Alexia...
Annie S.
Talia F.
North Scituate, RI
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Talia!! I have babysat for many families from middle school through college. I have been a Registered Nurse for almost 4 years now. I have been doing travel nursing for 2 and would love to start looking after kids as well! I am very flexible with my schedule. I hope I get the chance to earn your trust and I can...
Talia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"So far, Talia has been a very quick responder, super sweet and great with our son. We will most likely use her quite a bit over the course of the summer. "
Barry M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a full time nanny but have availability on Mondays and weekends if needed! I was previously a Montessori teacher for 2-year-olds and I loved it but wanted to give the children I worked with more one on one attention which brought me to nannying. I am passionate about intentional care and I absolutely love what...
Tommi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Tommi is hands down the best person. My 3 kids love her and she genuinely cares for my kids. Tommi has been watching our kids for date nights for about 2 years now. She is trustworthy, capable, punctual, and reliable. I highly recommend her!"
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Sophia E.
Cranston, RI
$15-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! Im Sophia and I am a Nursing Student at the University of Tampa. I have experience as a summer camp counselor and babysitting for families with children ages 1-12! I love to care for kids and am hoping to go into pediatric nursing.. I am going to be home for the summer months and would love to babysit for you!
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was great with keeping my kids engaged and they had so much fun with her!"
Suzanne C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Allyson and I am 29 years old.
I am a full time speech-language pathologist for an elementary school and have my own speech-pathology clinic! Looking for some side babysitting work, especially in the summer while school is out!
I absolutely adore kids! I have many years of babysitting experience as well as...
Allyson can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 2 year old son absolutely adored Allyson. He was always excited when she arrived. She did a great job of keeping him entertained and happy while also keeping things tidy. She was incredibly patient with my son and he smiled the entire time she was here."
Courtney M.
Haley C.
West Warwick, RI
$15-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families, my name is Haley. I am 20 years old and currently going to school at a local university for physician assistant!
I'm looking for a job that allows me to have fun, care for, and help guide children!
I have been working with children my entire life, I am the oldest of three boys with one of them being only 7...
Haley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Haley takes care of our two little boys. They love her. We are so happy we found her. The boys have a blast and look forward to seeing her. She's always on time and does fun things with them. We are very thankful for her."
Alyssa N.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Callie. I just moved to Rhode Island, and come from a former year-long part time nanny job in New York City. At this job, I worked for a family with two boys (ages 4 and 6). I am more than happy to provide references from this family!
I am a passionate child-care giver with a background in education, and...
Callie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Callie has helped us with our 7 year old twins since they were young. They love her! She is always caring and attentive to their needs. I would not hesitate to recommend Callie to anyone in need of childcare. "
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Willia B.
Providence, RI
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Willia and I am currently in college studying Elementary Education at Loyola University, Maryland
I would describe my personality as outgoing, attentive, helpful and compassionate.
I started working with kids when I was in 8th grade. I loved kids growing up, so I then decided to become a certified babysitter by...
Willia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Willia is such a kind hearted, caring and attentive caregiver. My daughter immediately warmed to her and Willia is such a reliable babysitter. Highly recommend!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families! I have nearly 11 years of combined experience with care-giving in a preschool setting, as an Au Pair in Germany, and as both a live-in and live-out nanny. I've worked with children ages 0-12, as well as multiple sets of twins. I also have experience with potty training. I love being a part of helping children...
Larissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Larissa is an exceptionally thoughtful and patient caregiver. She took care of my active 1-yr old son on a regular part time schedule over a 4-month period. Always punctual, an exceptionally good communicator, and unflappable in the face of a toddler tantrum. I...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Abigail! I'm a very energetic and outgoing person in between career jobs looking to be your go to for tutoring, child care, pet sitting, etc. I have a MS degree with tutoring experience, have been babysitting since I was 16, have working with kids with special needs, and love animals! For the last year, I have been...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail was wonderful!! She was super outgoing, took to the kids right away, listened attentively to my instructions for the night, had everyone in bed on time, and made up fun games to play with the kids. She was everything I want in a sitter. I would definitely...
Jamie J.
5.0
(5)
I have 6 years of experience working with young children. I worked at a summer camp/ after school program for 6 years then got promoted to a supervisor this past summer. I have been a nanny/babysitter for multiple families in the past and have enjoyed every second of it. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am...
Kendyll can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with all ages of children!"
Christobol S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rachel, I am 22, and I'm a recent graduate from Roger Williams University. I studied chemistry in hopes of becoming a pediatric pharmacist one day. I have 7+ years of experience with kids, especially coming from a large family with a lot of younger cousins. I have worked 4+ years at the after school program during...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the honor to work alongside Rachel in an after school program as a Childcare Assistant. She was resourceful, kind, and caring. She loved to play games and do arts and crafts. She has great experience with children and was a program favorite!"
Amanda B.
Lucy C.
Providence, RI
$22-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I recently moved to Providence from Brooklyn, where | grew up. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and have experience with kids of all ages. Most recently, I nannied full time for a family for two years-2 girls who were 6 and 10 when I started watching them. In addition to a number of consistent babysitting...
5.0
"Lucia has been reliable, caring, trustworthy, and most importantly fun as our babysitter! She has fostered a great relationship with my children over the years and such a wonderful and helpful addition to our family!"
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Wendy F.
West Warwick, RI
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Wendy. I am a recently retired occupational therapist in a school department and I am interested in helping a family. I am a 57-year-old mom who has raised 2 intelligent, funny, caring and well rounded daughters. My girls are 28 and 24. I am nurturing, caring, soft spoken, understanding and responsible. I have...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Wendy is absolutely incredible!! I'm almost hesitant to write a positive review because we would love to keep her all to ourselves.... She is caring, calming, and my son just adores her! She also is incredible with our anxious rescue dog :) We feel 100% at peace...
Bridget N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Johnston, RI
Alyssa F.
5.0
Alyssa is a very driven, bright young women. She was on time for the phone and in-person interview. We are looking forward to having Alyssa watch our children very soon!
- Ashley G.
Courtney A.
5.0
Courtney has been our weekly date night sitter since our daughter was 6 months old. She is a joy to work with and our daughter absolutely loves her! Courtney is prompt, responsive, friendly and wonderful with kids. She easily manages our daughter's evening routine and bedtime and has even stayed the...
- Emily H.
Kayla C.
5.0
Kayla was so amazing with our 2 children and such a big help around the house. She is worth all 5 stars and I highly recommend her.
- Julie D.
Elise C.
5.0
Elise is creative, thoughtful, and dependable. Best of all, she relates very well with all manner of people. She's delightful. Couldn't recommend her more highly.
- Paul M.
Alexia M.
5.0
Alexia is such a gem. Smart, fun, attentive, punctual, responsible, energetic, the list goes on. Did I mention she has the patience of a saint?
If you're considering Alexia for any kind of child care, I recommend scooping her up as soon as you can.
Alexia watched my girls 2 and 4 full time. They...
- Annie S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Johnston, RI:
How can I find a Johnston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Johnston, RI 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 13 babysitters in Johnston, RI 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 Johnston, RI?
The average rate for Johnston, RI babysitters on Care.com is $16.92 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 Johnston, RI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Johnston, RI 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.