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I'd describe my personality as a little shy but outgoing at the same time. I have tons of energy and my family and friends can never get me to stop talking .
I honestly cannot explain it but I have always just loved being around kids and them being happy makes me happy.
I'm looking for a job that I enjoy actually doing which...
Katelynn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Sabrina W.
Oakland, TN
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm Sabrina. I'm 25. I Would Love To Get A Chance To Be The Nanny Or Baby Sitter For Your Kids.
I like working with kids because they are so sweet and they are so funny and entertaining.
I'm looking for a job that can keep me busy keep me on my toes.
One thing you should know about me is I'm 25. I hadn't really had a lot of jobs. I have little experience but I watched my uncles kids all the time while he went on date...
Offering care to a family with young kids. Qualified and willing to teach academics through play. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Licensed by the state of Kentucky to direct a day care facility, and CPR certified. Work experiences include daycare director/teacher, elementary after-school lead teacher (Kin, 1st,...
Janicha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Katelyn W.
Oakland, TN
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Katelyn! I am 18 years old and have a reliable car. I absolutely adore kids and love to be around them! I am currently in esthetician school and almost graduated!
Hi. My name is Veronica J. I am 30 years old. I currently am a part time teacher at a daycare. I am CPR certified. I took early child developmental classes of 100 hours which included the CPR certification for kids and adults. I have two kids of my own. They are 5 and 8 and are in school. I am also CNA trained and have been...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
My name is Anna and I am currently a senior at the University of Memphis. I have experience with ages beginning from newborn to 12. I became interested in nannying ever since my parents had a lovely surprise and blessed our family with a little girl 8 years ago. I love participating in fun activities with kids, such as outdoor...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lilley D.
Somerville, TN
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
I enjoy helping children learn and grow through crafts, games, reading, and parks. I have 5 siblings and am great at both childcare and teamwork. I enjoy cooking and photography.
Lilley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate, caring nanny with 5+ years of experience. Love crafting fun and educational activities. Time outside is my favorite type of activities. I am dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all kiddos!
My last job consisted nannying full time for a family with 3 children. Newborn, 1, and 3 years old. But I...
Jada O.
Eads, TN
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jada, and I am a 23 years old currently located in Memphis. I have been working as a babysitter for 5 years. I have experience with infants, and I am now comfortable with children of any age. I love playing with kids as well as supervising them! I enjoy helping out as much as I can. I am capable of making sure...
5.0
(17)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Joanne (Jo). I'm fully vaccinated, and when I'm not working as a birth coach, lactation & and postpartum counselor, or with respite care, I love to babysit. I have over 25+ years of experience helping new & seasoned parents from pregnancy, to birth & beyond. If needed as a babysitter, I'm proficient w/all ages, including...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Joanne is a remarkable nanny. She has a wealth of experience, is proactive with her care and very intuitive. She took excellent care of our son from the get-go! She was never late and went over and beyond!!!"
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello , I can provide care for 1st shift and 2nd shift hours and sometimes overnight stays in my home . I also do some weekends for overnight stays .
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miss Ashley has been awesome. She works with my crazy nurse schedule and my baby loves her! I've been referring every mom I know to her. I couldn't have asked for a better sitter."
Takeila W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with an impressive two decades of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. My calm and friendly demeanor, coupled with my extensive training in First Aid and CPR, ensures a safe and nurturing environment for your precious little ones. I am very...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She's nothing short of amazing. I took a night job a year ago and she was the backbone of my operation. She was extremely flexible with my schedule and helped me and the boys anyway she could. Stayed overnight with them and everything. I'm on day shift now, but the...
Anthony T.
Kara M.
Cordova, TN
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Kara! I love kids and have had jobs babysitting since I was 12. After graduating college with a chemistry degree, I earned a master's degree in education and taught middle school science for 4 years. When I had my first child in 2021, I left the classroom and began to nanny for a friend so that I could also be with my...
5.0
"Kara has great energy for little ones. She is fun, kind, patient, and knows how to handle multiple children of different ages. She helps as needed around the house, and is an all in all pleasant person to have in a home. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Cathie. My husband and I just recently moved from Nashville to Collierville and I am seeking out a part time role. I am a mom to three independent young adults and I have time to provide care for a new family of littles or a senior who may need some extra help. Being a Registered Nurse, I was able to work in many...
Cathie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cathie was an excellent nanny for our baby boy. She cared for him for about three months from when he was 3 months old to 6 months old. She was very engaging and attentive with our baby. She played with him, did a lot of tummie time and read to him. We also have...
Rebecca L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced, Fun, Committed Sitter
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has been watching our 1.5yo twice a week for several months. She has never been late or called out-- extremely dependable! She is very considerate and respectful. Our son absolutely adores her!! Highly recommend."
Amanda D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a registered nurse with a specialty in pediatric ED. I could write a book from experience with the different ages, I have recent and current references taking care of newborns and children of all ages. I prefer not having the TV on. I am an interactive care giver and find fun ways to get everyone involved.
When parents...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen is dependable, trustworthy and professional. She will be as asset to your company. "
Susan J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Tamara, I'm 34 years old and I'm very interested in your job posting. I've been a professional nanny in the Ms area and also Tn area for more than 15 years! I'm looking for a full-time position. I'm CPR certified. I'm also a non smoker. I cook, clean and also does laundry. I'll also provide excellent care to your...
Tamara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"I highly recommend Tamara. My husband and I was looking for a Nanny for the summer and we asked her to come to our home to do an interview, she arrived on time and also we loved the fact that when she walked in…the kids loved her and didn’t want her to leave....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I'm 25, a student, and a stay at home mom to my 21-month-old son. I am CPR certified, I have my BLS through the American Heart Association. I would love to chat with you and see if we're a good fit!
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was amazing with my son she was always on time and was creative in coming up with ways to help my autistic son. Very patient. Would recommend highly! "
Courtney H.
Dornise W.
Collierville, TN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with child care, tutoring, as will help with Grocery Shopping and Errands.
Dornise can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dornise is amazing with my baby girl! She reads to her, plays with her and gets her to bed. My daughter loves hanging out with her."
Care member
Aimee F.
Memphis, TN
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Aimee. I have over 4 years of professional childcare experience from ages 12 years to 6 weeks. I have tons of infant experience and I love watching them grow and develop. Im great at getting the little ones to sleep on schedule. For the older kids, I use a gentle parenting approach, and guide the children with choices and...
Aimee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Aimee! I hired Aimee to help with after school pick-ups, driving my kids' to their extracurricular activities, and other "Mother's Helper" type support. My kids adore her! My middle child told me she's the best babysitter...
Keishana B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, TN
Joanne B.
5.0
Joanne is a remarkable nanny. She has a wealth of experience, is proactive with her care and very intuitive. She took excellent care of our son from the get-go! She was never late and went over and beyond!!!
- Care member
Ashley S.
5.0
Ms. Ashley has been a such a blessing to my family! She is caring and loving. My twin boys are always so happy to see her. So glad we found her in Care.com
- Britta M.
Cynthia J.
5.0
She's nothing short of amazing. I took a night job a year ago and she was the backbone of my operation. She was extremely flexible with my schedule and helped me and the boys anyway she could. Stayed overnight with them and everything. I'm on day shift now, but the boys are still asking about her....
- Anthony T.
Kara M.
5.0
Kara has great energy for little ones. She is fun, kind, patient, and knows how to handle multiple children of different ages. She helps as needed around the house, and is an all in all pleasant person to have in a home.
- Care member
Cathie M.
5.0
Cathie was an excellent nanny for our baby boy. She cared for him for about three months from when he was 3 months old to 6 months old. She was very engaging and attentive with our baby. She played with him, did a lot of tummie time and read to him. We also have two dogs at home, and she was...
- Rebecca L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, TN:
How can I find a Oakland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland, 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 4 babysitters in Oakland, TN on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Oakland, TN?
The average rate for Oakland, TN babysitters on Care.com is $15.75 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 Oakland, TN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland, 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.