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60 babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, NH

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Portsmouth, NH

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Sarah M.


Portsmouth, NH

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Babysitter Available For Part-Time Employment- Hours Vary

4.5

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I grew up in a big family (middle of 5 kids and lots of cousins) in New Hampshire. I started babysitting when I was 16 years old and have worked for many families over the years. The ages of children I have watched range from infant-teenager. I have a car and a clean driving record, so transportation is not a problem. I...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Sarah did a great job immediately with our 2 and 3 year old on a rough day. We would recommend her to anyone!"

Alex F.

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Jacqueline C.


Portsmouth, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Seasoned And Flexible Nanny/Babysitter Available Part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience working with children from newborns to adolescents. While raising my own 3 children, I ran an in home daycare for 6 years. After my youngest daughter went off to school I went to work teaching preschool and worked there until I was offered the position as an adolescent counselor. I was employed...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jacqui is dependable, organized ,enthusiastic individual. She is supportive , giving and sensitive to others needs. Always has a smile."

Pamela C.

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Shelby G.


Portsmouth, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Working with children has always been my biggest passion. I strive to create and implement a rewarding and stimulating schedule. I use community resources (library trips, story hours, play groups, visits to the park and farm) to help implement a fun schedule with different activities and opportunities for the child(ren)...
Shelby can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Shelby is the best! She has been so amazing with our 2 year old and we are so lucky to have found her! "

Care member

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Emma K.


Portsmouth, NH

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Creative Nanny!

Hi! My name is Em! I recently graduated from Lesley University with two bachelor degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology. I have taken classes with topics on child psychology, art therapy, movement therapy, lifespan psychology, trauma & crisis, and disability studies. I have 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience,...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and responsible and communicates proactively. We trust her to drive our car to shuttle our kids from school to...

Elizabeth F.

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Morgan B.


Portsmouth, NH

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Morgan! I have several years of babysitting and nannying experience. I will have my own new and reliable car and also have plenty of experience with car seats and transportation. I am CPR certified and first aid trained. I am in my 4th year of college and have starting my masters in Food Science at Alabama A&M...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My 4 children really enjoyed Morgan, she was on time and friendly. The kids loved that she played games with them and paid attention when they talked to her. Will definitely hire again!"

Care member

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Griffin C.


Portsmouth, NH

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Griffin. After graduating from Clarkson University in 2020 I moved to Portsmouth, NH where I now live with my girlfriend Sarah, a loving chocolate lab, and a bearded dragon. I grew up in central Idaho where I learned to love the outdoors. I have Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and Swift-water rescue...
Griffin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have three children, (two boys and a girl) ages 10, 8, and 5. Despite the diverse ages, energy levels, and interests of my kids, Griffin was able to seamlessly engage with each one. Griffin is outgoing, he's funny, and he has no problem jumping in and playing...

Jess K.

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Mareena P.


Portsmouth, NH

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I have been babysitting for several different families now for over 4-5 years. I have babysat from newborns to toddlers to children older than 12. I worked three years at a residential facilities for boys aged 11-20 and currently work at an alternative school kids age 5-22 with disabilities.
Mareena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Hailey T.


Portsmouth, NH

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

My name is Hailey. I am CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certified. I graduated from college this past spring and am looking for a position to start immediately. I have many years of experience working with multiple children ranging from newborn to 14 years old. I used to be a gymnast and played competitive lacrosse so I enjoy...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica L.


Portsmouth, NH

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Jessica L.

My name is Jessica, and I have over 10+ years of babysitting experience! I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, working for New Hampshire Public School System. I am currently seeking a part-time babysitting job. I played sports all the way through college, so I love getting outside and being active! I would love to take the...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Patricia M.


Portsmouth, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

After School/ Date Night Sitter!

Hi there! I am outgoing, kind, reliable, and have great time management. I earned my doctorate degree in audiology, specifically pediatric audiology. I currently work full-time in academia and am looking for babysitting hours in the evenings and/ or on the weekends. I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with light...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kylie S.


Portsmouth, NH

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I am going into my senior year of college where I am playing lacrosse and studying psychology and biology. I am highly dependable, energetic, and patient with over 6 years of experience babysitting and caring for children! I have my own car, do not smoke, love to be around animals and enjoy staying active. I have been CPR...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Maria L.


Portsmouth, NH

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'm a creative and patient childcare provider with two years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my talent for nurturing and educating young minds. I strive to make a positive impact on children's lives and...
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Julie F.


Portsmouth, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Nanny Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, outgoing, loyal. I like working with kids because there is something new every day and every child is different. I'm a retired educator and mother of 4 grown children. I am looking for part time work in the area. I am looking for work that is relaxed fun and rewarding. I enjoy helping...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I've always loved caring for children, whether it's my younger siblings or the children of my neighbors. I'm a patient and creative person, and I know how to make children feel safe and happy. With one year of babysitting experience, I hope to support families by providing a reliable childcare option. I'm comfortable enforcing...
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Molly B.


Portsmouth, NH

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

After School/ Summer Nanny

Hello! My name is Molly, I have been a caregiver for the last 10 years. I currently work at a High School as an Office Manager but have been a part time babysitter for a family for the last three years. My schedule recently changed so I have full time availability on weekend, school vacations and in the summer time. I can work...
Molly can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah L.


Portsmouth, NH

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

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I'm a friendly and creative childcare provider with six years of experience caring for children of all ages. My love of caring for children stems from the positive experiences I've had in previous babysitting roles. I'm skilled at communicating with parents about their child's day and any issues that may arise, and I always...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

As a caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. My previous babysitting roles have given me the opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allows me to...
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Maggie H.


Portsmouth, NH

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

This year while pursuing my career I am looking for 16-20hr of nannying a week. I have been a long-term nanny in the past. I am dependable and caring and I enjoy being an active member of each family I care for. I love to keep busy with fun activities and enjoy being outdoors. I have many references that I am more than willing...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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Deanna K.


Portsmouth, NH

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

I've been caring for children of all ages for the past decade. My passion is helping children grow and develop in a nurturing and safe environment. I believe in fostering children's independence while teaching them valuable life skills. I'm well-equipped to care for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I am a...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Joan G.


Portsmouth, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an empty nester who raised two lovely boys. Outside the home I was a para professional for over 12 years. Co workers have best described me as a dedicated professional with an upbeat attitude. My most recent gigs have included carpool and home care. In my free time I can be found collecting heart shape rocks at the beach or...
Joan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, NH

Sarah M.

5.0

Sarah did a great job immediately with our 2 and 3 year old on a rough day. We would recommend her to anyone!

- Alex F.

Jacqueline C.

5.0

Jacqui is dependable, organized ,enthusiastic individual. She is supportive , giving and sensitive to others needs. Always has a smile.

- Pamela C.

Shelby G.

5.0

Shelby is the best! She has been so amazing with our 2 year old and we are so lucky to have found her!

- Care member

Emma K.

5.0

Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and responsible and communicates proactively. We trust her to drive our car to shuttle our kids from school to activities in rush hour and she always...

- Elizabeth F.

Morgan B.

5.0

My 4 children really enjoyed Morgan, she was on time and friendly. The kids loved that she played games with them and paid attention when they talked to her. Will definitely hire again!

- Care member

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Portsmouth, NH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.