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Find babysitters in Portsmouth, NH that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, NH

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Portsmouth, NH

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Alexys Z.


Rye, NH

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(5)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a sitter who's experienced, reliable, and fun? You've come to the right profile! Hello, my name is Alexys and I have been working with children for over 10 years from 4 weeks to 15 years old. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children. I have my own transportation to travel back and forth as...
Alexys can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexys has a gift for working with young children! She's experienced, patient, reliable, and fun, basically, everything you'd want in a caregiver! She does a wonderful job when babysitting for her two nieces and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone!"

Torii Z.

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Alyssa F.


Hampton, NH

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, And Caring Babysitter!

4.4

(7)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Energetic part-time babysitter with 16 years of experience looking after children of all ages. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible, caring babysitter who goes out of the way to create a fun, safe, and stimulating...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Right on time. Flexible. Went above and beyond. Our three year old girl loved her. Would definitely hire again."

Whitney R.

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Gillian F.


Durham, NH

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a senior at the UNH studying human development and family studies with a minor in child life, I also played D1 field hockey there! I started babysitting when I was 15 and have babysat triplets, children from 3 mo. to 12 yo, children with autism, and children with ADHD. My goal is to become a child life specialist, helping...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gillian is our go-to for sitting. She treats our son, B., like family and he adores her! We highly recommend Gillian for all of your sitting needs!"

Megan F.

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Maggie C.


Greenland, NH

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and have had the opportunity to care for them for the last 10 years. Over the last decade I have cared for families as both a nanny, regular babysitter, as well as a one time babysitter. I have experience with children from all ages as well as multiples and children with special needs.
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Madeline P.


Hampton, NH

$10-20/hr

Creative And Reliable Babysitter And Nanny

My name is Maddie and I have had a great time working in child care for the past four years! I am creating and fun-loving but also responsible and trust worthy. I worked at Fun child care center in Hampton, NH from 2018 -2019. I watched children after school, assisted with homework, and ran daily craft activities. Over the...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Maddie babysat for us for nearly a decade and she was our nanny during COVID summers. She's also done overnights with our children. She is incredible. My girls absolutely love her. She's loving, energetic and extremely patient with my high-energy kiddo. Maddie is...

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Schyler S.


Hampton, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a working professional with 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have experience with kids of all ages and have worked with up to 4 kids at a time. I am very trustworthy and reliable and also a safe driver. I am comfortable with pets and love being outside!
Schyler can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"My son loves when Schyler comes over. She has been watching him for Monday nights and is never late and is very dependable. I have not had a lot of sitters for him, and she is one we hope to have for a long time! She sits with him while he does homework and has...

Kristen H.

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Deirdre D.


Newmarket, NH

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Deirdre, college graduate with 8 years of childcare experience! I have a bachelors degree in Anthropology and an associates in Sociomedical Science from State University of New York at Geneseo. I have experience looking after little ones (including newborns) & would love to help them grow! I like to make arts and...
Deirdre can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Deirdre was such a joy to have with us. She is not only punctual, organized, respectful, and attentive, but she is passionate about the kids and makes engagement a priority. The youngest in our family loved having her plan games and educational but creative...

Izzy M.

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Anne B.


Rye Beach, NH

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Ready To Be A Grandma - My Children Are Not Cooperating!

Reliable, energetic and creative mom of two grown children looking to share in the joy of your little ones. Love reading and getting outdoors for active play. While currently working in the elementary school system, I am looking to supplement my income doing something I love. Happy to fill your needs for occasional date...
Anne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My children were comfortable with Anne from the get go, as was I! She is energetic (always up for outdoor time, arts and crafts, playing etc), fun and I feel very comfortable leaving my kids with her knowing they are cared for and safe."

Julianne J.

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Melissa B.


Greenland, NH

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Melissa, my friends call me Mel. I have a 7-year-old son, and would love to bring him with me if it's during the summer months. I love animals, and don't mind preparing meals and helping with light house duties. I enjoy arts & crafts, music, outings. I have 7 years experience in a daycare setting, 1 of those years as...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa started working for us when my kids were 1, 3 and 4. She worked for us full time for about 4 years and then as the kids all went to school full time we didn’t need the same level of care. She continued to help in the mornings, afternoons and summers....

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Nicole D.


Hampton, NH

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Nicole and I recently moved to the Seacoast of NH. I currently work remotely for a clinical trials company out of Boston. I really love working with children and enjoy nannying and babysitting whenever I can. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kayla L.


Durham, NH

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kayla. I graduated from University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Science this Summer. I am taking a year off before I enter the Master's program so I am looking for a job for the year. I am available all days and looking for a full-time position with consistent hours each week. I have...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Addison B.


Greenland, NH

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

Hello, I am in my Junior year at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina where I major in Marine Science and minor in Psychology. I live in Conway, SC and I love animals, children, being outside, sports, and just hanging out! I do have a car so I am able to help in any carpooling or errands that need to be done!
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Jack S.


North Hampton, NH

$10-15/hr

A Fun, Responsible College Student

For the past 2 years, I have done ski coaching for children in the ages of 8-12 years old, I was responsible for a group of 10-20 of them for the whole day, which included eating lunch with them. I am excited to start transferring what I have learned as a coach to babysitting!
Jack can also help with: Carpooling
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Meghan B.


Durham, NH

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable And Experienced Babysitter

My name is Meghan! I am a sophomore nursing student at UNH. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 15. I am energetic, creative and patient. I enjoying playing games in and outdoors and am very comfortable with pets. In the past I have cared for family friends as well families visiting from out of town allowing the...
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Mariah S.


Stratham, NH

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me

I'm the oldest of three girls so I've been learning babysitting skills for as long as I can remember! Aside from my own siblings, I've nannied for the entirety of two summers. While also babysitting countless families I've met through my community. I grew up with lots of farm animals, playing sports, and spending the majority of...
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Jessica B.


Kittery, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Over 12 Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jessica, I'm a Professional Bilingual Montessori Nanny and I specialize in newborns, infants, toddlers & first time parents. I have 15 years of paid experience in child care. I was an Au Pair in NH for an amazing host family with two kiddos, 3 and 5 years old. Then I continued my experience with three children...
Jessica can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica had so much care and love for my little one. She really took the time to make each day an adventure!"

Eliscia P.

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Eliza B.


Kittery, ME

$15-39/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time/Temporary Babysitter Available

Hi! I'm Eliza. I am a 29-year-old, clinical Pharmacist, and looking to fill some time by caring for your family! I have 15+ years of child care experience and will be more than happy to offer references if needed. I am CPR/AED and First Aid certified for all ages, and hold additional medical certifications required for my job in...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katie W.


Hampton, NH

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Katie! After taking a break from my early childhood education career to raise my 8-year-old daughter, I am ready to jump back into my absolute favorite job of all time - helping raise little minds! In 2014, I graduated from college with my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, then became a pre kindergarten teacher for 4...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

My name is Rory! I am a student at the University of New Hampshire. I have experience babysitting and worked at newmarket recreation with kids of all different ages. I have a niece and nephew who are 7 and 5 and spent lots of time babysitting them throughout their childhood. I love children and am CPR certified.
Rory can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Molly O.


Durham, NH

$16-35/hr9 yrs exp

Everyone's Favorite Babysitter

Hello, My name is Molly ! I am fun, energetic and great with kids! I am currently working to get a degree in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire and am hoping to eventually get my therapist license to be able to do play therapy with children. I am great with caring for infants, helping with...
Molly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, NH

Alexys Z.

5.0

You will instantly feel comfortable with Alexys like you have known her for years. She is very friendly and nice to chat with and the kids love her.

- Julianne B.

Alyssa F.

5.0

I hired her to watch my infant for two nights when I was at a wedding. She was fabulous! She was so sweet and my son loved her. I felt confident that he was safe with her. She went above and beyond!

- Julie W.

Gillian F.

5.0

Gillian is amazing. My girls love spending time with her. She is punctual, responsive, easy to talk with, and is great with kids. She keeps up with my girls and even teaches them fun new things.

- Jaime O.

Madeline P.

5.0

Maddie babysat for us for nearly a decade and she was our nanny during COVID summers. She's also done overnights with our children. She is incredible. My girls absolutely love her. She's loving, energetic and extremely patient with my high-energy kiddo. Maddie is also very artistic, so she fosters...

- Care member

Schyler S.

5.0

Schyler was great! She came to work for us short term. The kids loved her. She was fun, trustworthy, and dependable. A very nice girl to say the least.

- Nicole M.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Portsmouth, NH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.