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284 babysitters are listed in Knoxville, TN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Knoxville, TN
Emanuela is so simply the best caregiver. She is so sweet and patient. She is always actively engaged with our children. Our children love…
Review for Emanuela A. by Care member
Kristen is an active and dependable babysitter. She would drive the kids to the park, take them to the pool, and even make sure they did…
Review for Kristen A. by Katherine S.
Nicole is incredibly creative and caring: I found that Nicole was easy to talk to and very patient with my children. Would definitely…
Review for Nicole A. by Megan R.
Babysitters in Knoxville, TN
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have now babysat for five families through care. com, and I am still working with them as I am asked during the school semesters! I do regular days during the summers!
I am involved in a children's ministry as well! Every Sunday morning, I teach a lesson, plan curriculum, orchestrate games, or oversee the behavior of about 40...
Emanuela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Emanuela is the best. She is able to manage my 3 young boys with ease. She always has something fun planned to do and they are so excited when she comes to babysit. She is dependable and has a heart for children. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Kristen! I'm 32 years old and have over 17 years of hands-on experience both as a babysitter and nanny. Throughout my life, I've cared for children across all age groups--from toddlers and infants to pre-teens and adolescents. I hold both a bachelor's and master's degree, and therefore bring a strong skill set in...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen is an active and dependable babysitter. She would drive the kids to the park, take them to the pool, and even make sure they did their homework. She is awesome with my dogs too."
Katherine S.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 25-year-old teacher trying to help those who need childcare. Since I was about 14 years old, I was looking after children. I have worked at an aftercare I went to growing up, a summer camp, and have had many babysitting jobs. I always have a fun, enjoyable, and safe experience with children/students. I have nannyed...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"We needed a last minute sitter and Nicole was great! My littlest did not want her to leave!"
Renee W.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Savannah! I'm looking to be a babysitter to take the pressure off the parents! I am one of seven children in my family so I am great with younger and older children! I would love to meet an amazing family and take some stress off their hands, as well as make a child's day! I am very reliable, trustworthy, outgoing, and...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has helped me in many ways with children and pets! She is very reliable, joyful, and just great to have around the kids!"
Allison L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with babysitting have had a bunch of different jobs with families. I have been a live in nanny for 3 months taking care of meals, daily chores, watching the kids, helping with homework and picking them up and taking them to school! I'm addition I have spent the past year as a nanny for a little girl...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah was prompt, communicative, playful, vigilant, and kind. Everything we could want in a nanny/babysitter! My five year old had such a good time with Sarah. We’d definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello there. I am a 26-year-old college graduate. I have babysat many kids, whose ages range from newborn to 12. I have been a nanny to several children, including a 4-month-old baby, and 1-year-old twins. I also have experience coaching sports and I have also been a camp counselor and after school counselor, working with kids...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is an incredible tutor, babysitter, and pet sitter/house sitter. My son was failing all of his high school classes, and she got him making all A's in no time. She babysat him when he was young and has always been so dependable, kind and supportive. She comes...
Lauren P.
5.0
(4)
Hello :) My name is Kelly, and it would be an honor to work for you and your family!! I am a very caring person by nature and am gentle as well as understanding/empathetic. It means the world to me that each child gets the care and attention they deserve, and that they are in a safe and positive environment. I work as a...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She’s my little sister and helped take care of several of my friends children with me! "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Allison. I have more than 10 years of experience in child care, ages ranging from infant to 17. I have volunteered time in various church activities, such as leading Vacation Bible Study lessons, caring for infants and children in the nursery, and have been a children's music leader. I'm responsible, caring, and...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
4.0
"I interviewed Allison, and really liked her positive, calm attitude, and overall joyful personality! Our family ended up hiring a grandmother-type caregiver for our girls, but I was very impressed with Allison and would have not hesitated to hire her! She was...
Laura J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved looking after children and finding ways to make caretaking time fun for them! I love to cook, cleaning and housework comes very naturally to me. I also love to introduce children to interactive crafts and creative activities that are engaging and give them an opportunity to express themselves as I did when I...
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We love Ivy! She watches our 1 and 5 year old a couple times a month and my children absolutely adore her. She's great with the kids and our crazy Jack Russell terrier too. She is always on time and is a great communicator, she's always keeping us informed with how...
Brad V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My calm and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their child's day. When it comes to household rules,...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She babysat my two year old last year before we moved. She's dependable and very responsible. Kayla is a great babysitter and I would highly recommend her!"
Wyatt L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Since high school, I have been caring for children. I spent several years volunteering at a yearly daycare opportunity through my school as well as volunteering at a Vacation Bible School. I have also taken some classes on child care and development, including training in SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). I have worked at a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Samantha has been incredible with my girls. She started when my youngest was a couple of months old and my oldest was 1.5 years. She has done everything we've asked, is reliable, and my girls love her. She is extremely knowledgeable with how to care for young...
Kimberly W.
Elise P.
Knoxville, TN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(17)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I prefer to be messaged directly rather than being sent a booking request, if possible!
I have experience with all age groups, including infants. I think what sets me apart from others is that I'm truly looking to develop a bond with the children I'm looking after. I try my best to really listen to children and guide...
Elise can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 2yo daughter loves Elise. They play so well together and my daughter doesn't seem to care when she realizes I have left the house. Elise has also gotten my daughter to eat really well, which can be a hard thing to do. We will miss her since she is moving to TN."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I'm looking for part time nannying jobs! In May, I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Child and Family Studies. I love kids and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I'm a fun babysitter and love the kids I watch like they're my own family. In the past, I have built...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has been coming to stay with my girls (almost) weekly for a couple months now and they have taken to her like a big sister. She is always very communicative and punctual. I would recommend her to any family needing someone they can trust with their children....
Becky F.
Shonesty R.
Knoxville, TN
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shonesty, I am 24 years old and have always had a passion for working with children. I'm new to Knoxville and looking for a family to care for. Before moving to Knoxville I was a full time nanny and part time babysitter to several amazing families in Northern Virginia. I come from a quite big family, with over 30...
Shonesty can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shonesty was amazing! We loved having her as our babysitter and would definitely hire her again and again and again!"
Scott T.
Summer S.
Knoxville, TN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hi! My name is Summer, and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I am looking for nannying & babysitting opportunities in Knoxville. I enjoy crafts, being outdoors, going on walks, and cooking! I have 6 years of babysitting experience with various families, as well as working at Academy at Life...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Summer was great! She walked in our house and was put right to work and our kids loved it! She played with our 2 year old and took care of our 9 month old (naptime, snacks, playtime, lunch). She also did dishes and prepped lunch for our oldest. We hired her...
Virginia K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lisa. I am 46-year-old non-smoker, with over 35 years experience in various capacities and with an early childhood and elementary education background. My experience is with newborns up to teens, with and without disabilities, in home and also daycare settings, as well as hotels! I have volunteered in my church...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa is wonderful with kids! She has a ton of experience, engages with children, is reliable and responsive. One time she was running a few minutes late due to traffic, and I really appreciated that she let me know. I definitely recommend hiring her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care children as long as I can remember. Whether that be babysitting for the neighbors, doing overnights while parents traveled, or nannying for a family full time. Before moving to Tennessee I nannied for a family of two girls starting when they were 3 months and 1. 5 years and had been with them for 5 years. My...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madeline’s natural ability to nurture is unmatched. She’s so knowledgeable about health and natural remedies that at one point I thought she should take care of me too. I’ve learned so much from her and my kids absolutely love her. I haven’t met a better caretaker...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am currently a student at UTK looking to get back into babysitting over winter break! I babysat two young girls for two years in high school, and I absolutely loved it! I have also worked in camps for kids. Over the summer, I also regularly babysat for a few families! I love working with kids because they're so lively and...
5.0
"We have loved having Madeleine come to watch our two preschoolers! She is so energetic and positive and our kids just adore her. "
Jill M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Ally. I'm 23 and I have almost 11 years of combined babysitting and nannying experience. I've watched infants as young as 6 weeks old, to middle-school aged children. I have experience with twins, both as infants and toddlers. I love doing arts & crafts, playing board games, using our imagination, and playing...
Allyson can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Allyson was GREAT!
She is a senior in psychology at UT, and was great with the children. Very responsive to communication, and the kids really liked her. I recommend enthusiastically and without reservations!
"
Mark T.
Allana T.
Knoxville, TN
$17-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting experiences that solidified my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patience and creativity define my approach, as I strive to create a calm and imaginative environment for...
Allana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Allana is an absolutely wonderful nanny! I have a 1.5 year old baby and an 8 year old daughter and she is great with both of them. She gives them lunch, puts the baby down for a nap and they play all day. She is always on time and stays as long as I need her to. We...
Rose C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Knoxville, TN:
How can I find a Knoxville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Knoxville, TN 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 284 babysitters in Knoxville, TN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Knoxville, TN?
The average rate for Knoxville, TN babysitters on Care.com is $16.45 per hour as of May 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 Knoxville, TN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Knoxville, TN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews of the 284 listed babysitters.