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680 babysitters are listed in Nashville, TN
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Nashville, TN
Stephanie A.
Nashville, TN
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am dependable and an attentive babysitter/pet sitter. I have worked with children for nearly 10+years, all varying in ages. I have worked for Murfreesboro City Schools system as a Lead Special Needs Instructor and worked/ still continue to work for 4+ families.
I currently live in Nashville, TN (Gulch) but I do not...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Stephanie is by far one of my favorite babysitters. She's on time and just has a really genuine and kind personality. She came with games, toys, stuff to make slime,etc. I felt that my girls were well taken care of. "
Shanna M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a full time NICU nurse. I have 13 years of babysitting and childcare experience. I have babysat all ages from newborn twins to elementary school ages. I still enjoy babysitting for date nights or a couple hours a day on my days off.
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jillian was great! She was so easy and fun to work with and took great care of our girl. When I got home I could tell that my girl was having the best time with her! I highly recommend!"
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Destiny S.
Nashville, TN
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Destiny! I am a certified teacher. I am very energetic and organized. I can work over night and give the children my undivided attention. I only speak English. I am an animal lover as well, so I would love to meet your pets. I have a clean background and several years of babysitting/ nannying experience....
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Destiny is caring, thoughtful and responsible. Our children love her, I highly recommend her!"
Jeffrey D.
Sarah M.
Nashville, TN
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in early childhood education for 12 years. I am Certified in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse and Communicable Disease. I have experience working with children of all ages and developmental levels. I own a registered emotional support cat who is well behaved. If caring for children in my home, the cat will be...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is so sweet. She accepted to sit my 7 years old daughter in last minutes. I will ask her to take care of my girl again. My daughter enjoyed with her also. "
Reiko S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A dedicated Nanny with a 10-year record of providing exceptional care and creating stimulating environments that foster children's intellectual growth and curiosity. Proficient in planning educational activities, maintaining cleanliness, and implementing safety measures. Known for effective communication with parents and...
Britt can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so lucky to have found Britt on Care. I was visiting from out of town and needed a sitter for my 3 boys. She answered all my questions and chatted on the phone prior to meeting. She has a wonderful personality, very warm and loving. My kids love her and...
Fallynn M.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Greetings to you and your family!
I have been caring for children for over 17 years with ages ranging from 4 days to 12 years old. Over time I have learned that each child is unique, that children learn best through play, and that the strongest bond in all of mankind is between a mom and her child. I have worked in a variety...
Robbyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She's a complete sweetheart, I'm a single mother of twins and she helped me some with them some nights after I came home from the hospital with them. She was great with my babies and her personality is amazing."
Jamie S.
Ivy S.
Nashville, TN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ivy! I work full-time as a recruiter/account manager. However, I'm looking to help during weekly date nights or events after 5:30pm! Being the younger sibling in my family, I've always enjoyed babysitting because it gives me the opportunity to be the role model! I am an athlete, and therefore I love getting the kids...
5.0
"My boys are always happy to see Ivy, I am so glad we found her! She responded quickly, was on time, and is very enthusiastic with my boys, definitely a keeper!"
Sharlyne P.
Carlese D.
Nashville, TN
$20-24/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I would like to introduce myself as a potential caretaker of your little one. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old for neighborhood children and worked for the YMCA afterschool and summer camp programs in Connecticut for four years following that. I am currently a graduate student at Vanderbilt finishing my...
Carlese can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is wonderful with all ages of children. She is full of energy. My kids just love her! "
Heidi W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Nashville after living the last 10 years in Richmond, VA. I am a realtor but as I start up my career I am looking to start part-time babysitting with a consistent schedule. I have been a nanny on and off for the last 10+ years, with children 2 years old and up, and up to four children at a time! I look...
Bailey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Bailey was great! Showed up on time and was highly engaged with our girls. Our kids loved her. Would definitely hire her again."
Matthew F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chyna and I am a senior at Vanderbilt University. I have been working with kids since I was 9 and since then I have maintained a good relationship with the families and kiddos I have babysat for. I started by watching my younger sister (10-year age gap), and then transitioned to babysitting for neighbors and high...
Chyna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chyna is a warm, caring, engaging, bright, and highly-motivated young woman. She has provided care for my three children over the last three years. She has made a point of getting to know each of them well so she can include games and activities based on their...
Avis L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved children and enjoyed babysitting. I have previously watched kids aged from 3 months and up. I am very comfortable making food, bathing, playing, and putting kids to bed. I am looking for occasional babysitting or pet sitting opportunities. I work in the events industry so I do not have a set schedule. I'm...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We love Caroline! She has been watching our 8 month old son throughout the summer. She is great about keeping him on his schedule! She is always on time and has been wonderful working with our varying work schedules! Would definitely recommend her!"
Meredith M.
Ashley C.
Nashville, TN
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, energetic, fun, and caring person. I recently graduated with a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Tennessee. I am originally from the Nashville area, and I have recently moved back to start my career. I have always had a passion for working with children. I have...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was wonderful! Friendly, engaging, and easy to communicate with. While caring for my six month old, she kept me updated through the night-which was great. We would definitely use her again. "
Stacy J.
5.0
(3)
I am looking forward to sitting for a family here in Nashville. I have completed my freshman year at Belmont in commercial music. I am from a small town on the west coast with great outdoors, strong community and family support. I am a classically trained pianist, and an All State baseball player. I also played high school...
Ean can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I recommend Ean as a babysitter without any reservations! When Ean first started babysitting for us, our son was only 5 years old. At that time, our kiddo was slow to warm and anxious to be separated from us, but Ean put him right at ease with his steady and upbeat...
Kara S.
Lauren L.
Nashville, TN
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren. I'm a recent college graduate and am new to the area. I work full time as a product development scientist and am hoping to provide occasional childcare outside of my 9-5 job. I have 3 years of consistent nannying and babysitting experience for a range of ages (approx 8mo to 13yo). I loved the experience of...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Lily M.
Nashville, TN
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hi! My name is Lily but I go by Asha (middle name) and I have been a full time student until this semester. I am looking for a job this summer before I start graduate school in August. I would love the opportunity to babysit/nanny some kids and get to know their families! I have had a lot of experience since I've had to help out...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lilly was amazing . I've never been in this situation where I had to leave my daughter in the care of someone I didn't know. But when I met Lilly and seen how attentive and caresmatic she was, all my worries went away. My daughter can't stop talking about her, she...
Stephanie H.
Maelley S.
Nashville, TN
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had many babysitting jobs for years now and I love to do it during my free time! I also recently just completed a childcare service trip in Peru! I am always looking to help out with needing a last minute sitter but would also would love to find a recurring job with a family so I can get to know the kids well! Feel free...
Maelley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jamie B.
Nashville, TN
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for many years! Even after starting my career, I still find it one of my favorite ways to spend a weekend! I love board games, crafts, outdoor activities - anything to get your kids to put down their screen.
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie is a wonderful babysitter. My daughter (11) loved her."
Sandy S.
Sarah S.
Nashville, TN
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Maggie! I have tons of experience babysitting and with kids in general (I'm one of four) :) Some of my past jobs include interning at a child developmental center, cross-age teaching at my high school (10th grade = 1st/2nd grader, junior and senior year at the preschool, nannying, and coaching elementary chess. While home...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amazing with our son, he is looking forward to having her back again. "
Michelle G.
Mary C.
Nashville, TN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mary! I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in 7th grade. I have a lot of experience with all ages starting as young as 2 months old to 14 years old. As well as with multiple kids of various ages, twins, and children with disabilities. I am a recent graduate from the University of Toledo where I studied...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mary is absolutely a wonderful care taker. My children are always excited to see her and she does a great job keeping up with both kids and the messes they leave behind! Very reliable! Hope to see her back in the fall."
Anthony T.
Rachel H.
Nashville, TN
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Pre-school Special Ed Aide & Experienced Nanny; Looking For Next Transition.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently employed with Metro Nashville Schools as a full-time Paraprofessional (classroom aide). I work in Pre-K, mostly with students with a wide range of special needs, including autism.
Immediately before this role, I was a nanny for two subsequent families here in Nashville - ages: infant, 1, and 6.
I began...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel has been watching my 6 month old for the last couple of months. Some things I value: She’s always focused on my little one while she’s here and tries to expose him to a variety of activities. She was patient with my son as he adjusted to his first caregiver...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Nashville, TN
Stephanie A.
5.0
Stephanie is amazing. She took such great care of our kids. They hated to see her go and immediately asked when she was coming back. If that's not a seal of approval I don't know what is.
- Daryl B.
Jillian G.
5.0
Jillian was great! She was so easy and fun to work with and took great care of our girl. When I got home I could tell that my girl was having the best time with her! I highly recommend!
- Care member
Destiny S.
5.0
Destiny is caring, thoughtful and responsible. Our children love her, I highly recommend her!
- Jeffrey D.
Sarah M.
5.0
She is so sweet. She accepted to sit my 7 years old daughter in last minutes. I will ask her to take care of my girl again. My daughter enjoyed with her also.
- Reiko S.
Britt Q.
5.0
I can't recommend Britt enough as a nanny! She has been a godsend for our family. Britt has taken care of our daughter from when she was three months old, and I returned to work after maternity leave. She made the return to work as easy as possible for me, something I can't thank her enough for....
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Nashville, TN:
How can I find a Nashville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Nashville, 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 681 babysitters in Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN?
The average rate for Nashville, TN babysitters on Care.com is $19.43 per hour as of March 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 Nashville, TN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Nashville, TN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 288 reviews of the 680 listed babysitters.