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60 babysitters are listed in Old Hickory, TN
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Old Hickory, TN
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is John and I've worked with kids my whole life. I'm the oldest of over 25 cousins so I'm no stranger to babysitting. A few years ago I worked at aqua tots as well where I taught kids as young as 9 months to as old as 12 years how to swim. Through this I'm lifeguard certified, CPR certified, and an Eagle Scout....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Betty D.
Nashville, TN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Child's Needs are my First Priority.Full or Part Time Provider in the Greater Nashville Area.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Betty. I have been taking care of children for about 20 years. I have my TECTA certificate. I have been a lead teacher in a child care setting, also some college classes. I am a mother of five, and I really enjoy helping children develop in all areas. My job is very rewarding because I help a child or children to...
Betty can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Miss Betty has cared for our 3 year old daughter in our home for the past 5 months. She is a very caring, compassionate, kind, and trustworthy employee. Our daughter has been having behavioral problems. Miss Betty has knowledge of child psychology, which,...
Christine F.
Ayante W.
Nashville, TN
$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ayanté and I am a recent Belmont University Grad. I have over 7 years of experience working with kids. I am proficient in French. I come from a very diverse family. I also have my babysitting and CPR training.
Ayante can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ayante was fantastic. Super communicative and very sweet. She was timely, checked in ahead of time to make sure we were still on for what we arranged, etc. This was our first time leaving our daughter with someone we didn’t know and Ayante made us feel super...
Amanda F.
Sami K.
Nashville, TN
$19-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I'm Sami! I'm 24 years old. My interests include; traveling, photography, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. I've worked in my church nursery since I was 12; specializing in ages 1-5 but have also nannied numerous times and will comfortably work with any age. I am in the Nashville area. Shoot me a message...
Sami can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Sami sat for us one evening. She is very personable and nice. She was also professional, punctual and great with my kids, age 10, 12 and 13. She kept them busy and off their devices the whole night. She cooked dinner and had things cleaned up when I got home....
Matthew S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fun, creative, responsible, and caring person who enjoys working with children and helping other people(: I have flexible and open availability and can help with many different tasks also outside of looking after and caring for kids! I love to cook, organize, stay active, and create a fun environment. I have experience...
Georgia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for ages 2 months to 15 years. I have experience caring for special needs children. I can cook, clean, tutor, or anything you pretty much need me to do. I have worked as a substitute teacher, teaching assistant, a pre-school as an assistant teacher and also worked with the after school program. When I care for a...
Alena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a licensed daycare. She's a wonderful sitter!"
Devan B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, my name is Sidney and I've been trusted by many to look after their kiddos and pets.
I am an experienced, reliable and responsible nanny and pet sitter. I have 4 years worth of child care experience and a passion for make sure kiddos have a fun, safe and stimulating time.
I am also a youth minister in Asheville, so I...
Sidney can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sidney is amazing! We love how much our kids enjoy playing with her and how much she enjoys playing with them. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving and dependable mother of two wanting to invest in your child. I have always been involved in teaching children. After I graduated high school, I attended Bible College and majored in children's ministry. While at college, I worked at a preschool with several age groups. My passion is to make a difference in...
Shawna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Date night sitter! If you need a night out or just a break to refresh and recharge then feel free to reach out. My availability is after 4 p.m. on weekdays and depending on the weekend and the amount of notice I'm given I can make it work.
Lyndrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"She is so great! Genuinely interacts with both my kids and has built a relationship with them quickly in which they feel safe and excited to hang out. Her communication is incredible which makes setting up needs and confirming needs so easy. Once the night is...
Paula W.
Victoria S.
Nashville, TN
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Summer Work From Mid-June Through The End Of July (approximate)
5.0
(1)
I am looking for a nanny position starting around June of 2024. My baby will be about 1 year and 3 months, and I'm hoping to find someone with a similarly-aged child so I can take care of them together. I am interested in protecting and fostering children's innate love of learning. I'd love to spend as much time outside and...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria has a Master's Degree in Education and classroom experience working with children of various ages, including toddler through 6th grade. She is extremely hard-working, passionate about positive role-modeling, and has dedicated her life to helping children...
Sheva L.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 25 and have over 10 years of experience working with children. I'm an actor and general gig worker. I'd love to work recurring days for your family or date nights! My schedule is pretty flexible and I'm happy to chat about it.
Patsy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Patsy was great with our 3 month old son and we'll gladly hire her again."
Antony S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Kamilah. I am a nurturing mother of three . I have 13 years of paid experience at local hospitals/nursing homes. I have two years of experience working with children at a child care center . I have five years of experience working with women and children. I take pride in being dedicated to serving the community...
Kamilah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Always available to help me and my family!!!"
Francesca S.
5.0
(1)
I am the second oldest of 5 children, so my first experience in caring for children came from taking care of my siblings. My youngest brother is autistic and nonverbal so I have a lot o experience in handling difficult and challenging situations. I have worked in childcare for seven years. I have been a teacher, a nanny and a...
Nataya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nataya is an excellent care taker ! She is so good with all ages and my kids absolutely love her so much ! They always want her to babysit them ! "
Care member
Mariah T.
Nashville, TN
$26-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm Mariah! I have 10+ years of childcare experience, caring from newborns, large sibling groups, behaviorally/emotionally challenging children, and children in the foster care system. I completed a few undergraduate degrees where my studies included child development as psyc, and am now working on a graduate degree on HR....
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mariah watched our daughter for a couple of months last summer before she started daycare. She was absolutely wonderful, and we felt so at ease. Highly recommend bringing her into your family for consistent care or one-off evenings!"
Skye D.
Rachael F.
Nashville, TN
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a childcare provider with four years of experience in supporting families and ensuring the well-being of children. My calm and friendly nature allows me to build strong relationships with children and parents alike.
I believe in open and respectful communication, keeping parents informed about their child's day and promptly...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was amazing with my 2 girls (1 y/o and 3y/o). She was so sweet, caring and patient. Rachel showed up on time, came to my house and watched the girls and even played with our dog. I would hire her again in a second and highly recommended her!"
Morgan W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Josie. I'm 28 years old, and I live in the Hermitage area. I'm a wedding photographer and an adventurous person! I grew up as the oldest of 9 cousins and have been taking care of kids in some way for as long as I can remember. I love babies and children of all ages and can't wait to have a few of my own in a few...
Josephine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely love Josie! She is kind, dependable, and great with our 2 year old. She manages her time well when she isn't occupied caring for our son, and she is super pleasant to be around."
Matt U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Julie and I am a CPR/First Aid certified and college educated babysitter/nanny with 10+ years experience based in Nashville, looking to nanny for a great family this summer. I began my babysitting journey at 14 years old in Tampa, and have continued working with families ever since. In my time in Nashville, I...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were lucky enough to find Julie via Care.com in August 2019. She has been our after-school nanny for the school year for our 8 year old daughter. We cannot say enough great things about Julie. She is caring, friendly, professional, dependable, creative, kind,...
Misty S.
Lexi W.
Hendersonville, TN
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm 24 years old! I have an extreme passion for kids, and caring for them has always been second nature to me. I have watched ages ranging from 3 weeks-10 years and enjoyed every single age. I love to find fun, educational things to do; including enjoying the outdoors, arts & crafts, reading, and music! I worked in the...
Lexi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Professional, caring, compassionate, trustworthy "
Jessica W.
Sara G.
Hendersonville, TN
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sara! I have been working in childcare since 2018 and have a wide range of experience, including providing childcare at church throughout high school, working as a special education parapro during college
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sara is a fantastic caregiver! My children love her and are actually excited when she is coming over. She is punctual, dependable and really sweet to my kids. As a super picky mom, as to who cares for my children, Sara is amazing. I would absolutely recommend her,...
Kate W.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Old Hickory, TN
Betty D.
5.0
Miss Betty has cared for our 3 year old daughter in our home for the past 5 months. She is a very caring, compassionate, kind, and trustworthy employee. Our daughter has been having behavioral problems. Miss Betty has knowledge of child psychology, which, combined with many years of daycare and...
- Christine F.
Ayante W.
5.0
Ayante was fantastic. Super communicative and very sweet. She was timely, checked in ahead of time to make sure we were still on for what we arranged, etc. This was our first time leaving our daughter with someone we didn’t know and Ayante made us feel super comfortable. Would absolutely recommend.
- Amanda F.
Sami K.
5.0
Sami sat for us one evening. She is very personable and nice. She was also professional, punctual and great with my kids, age 10, 12 and 13. She kept them busy and off their devices the whole night. She cooked dinner and had things cleaned up when I got home. She would be a great nanny hire!
- Matthew S.
Alena C.
5.0
Alena was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old baby and 5 year old. She was always on time, never called off, and took great care of my kids. We only canceled our service with her due to an opening in a licensed daycare. She's a wonderful sitter!
- Devan B.
Sidney H.
5.0
Sidney was great! Easy to work with & our kids had a blast. Will keep her number handy for the future use.
- Kara A.
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How can I find a Old Hickory babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Old Hickory, TN?
The average rate for Old Hickory, TN babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 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 Old Hickory, TN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Old Hickory, 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.