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60 babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, RI

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Portsmouth, RI

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Karla H.


Portsmouth, RI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Karla H.

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Hello there! I'm excited to introduce myself as someone with a wealth of experience caring for infants, children, teens, and even pets! Having recently moved to the Rhode Island, I'm eager to embark on a part-time childcare role. Currently pursuing my cybersecurity degree at the University of Maryland Global Campus, I enjoy the...
Karla can also help with: Travel, carpooling

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Brooke and I am a 25-year-old teacher. I currently teach middle school science and in the summer, I help operate a sleep away camp for girls aged 12-15 - so I'm sure you can tell that I love kids and have tons of experience. I am also trained in first aid and CPR. I am reliable, flexible, and very friendly. I...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name's Kyla and I have nannied for the past 10 years, and spent three of those summers running a children's harbor camp with a STEM focus. The children I have cared for have been from the ages of newborn - 11 years. I work full-time as a Registered Dietitian during the week, but do have availability on weeknights or...
Kyla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Theresa R.


Little Compton, RI

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Theresa. I am originally from Little Compton, RI, but currently live in Fall River, MA. I have many, many years of babysitting a nannying experience, having my first full-time summer babysitting job in just the 7th grade. I come from a very big family (six of my own siblings, and six nieces and nephews), which...
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I prefer not to give her such a glowing recommendation because we want to keep her all to ourselves! We absolutely LOVED Theresa!! She always left our home neater than when she arrived. Our kids loved being with her (especially our youngest who has a hard time...

Erin J.

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Joanna O.


Middletown, RI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an active retired woman in excellent health. My home town is Newport. I have 4 grown children and three grandchildren and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have always loved babies and children and enjoy the energy and joy they bring to our lives. I enjoy introducing children to the outdoors,...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We came to Newport for a long wedding weekend. Joanna was a Godsend for our family. We have 4 children ages 6 years to 2 months and Joanna helped make the trip possible. She took the kids on outings to beaches, wore them out in the hotel pool, and even drove our...

Maumus C.

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Karen W.


Jamestown, RI

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Empty-Nest Mom Looking for Kids to Have a Fun Summer Adventure

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of super fun 18-year-old daughter who just finished her freshman year of college and I miss having her around. Since I'm not working for the summer I thought it would be fun to do something with kids and at the same time lend a hand to a busy family. Our house was the one where the neighborhood kids hung out and...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I found Karen on this website and she took care of my kids (4 & 9 yrs.) while I finished up nursing school last year. She has a lot of energy and kept my very energetic (hyper!) kids very busy. She is very reliable and prompt and flexible and my kids loved her. She...

Laura H.

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Isabelle R.


Newport, RI

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And Ballerina Creative And Fun!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Isabelle. I am an experienced nanny that aims to create a balance of creative and encouraging environments for children of all ages. I am 23 years old. I have lived in Newport for the past 3 years and grew up on Cape Cod MA. I've cared for children age 1mo-12yr and enjoy getting to know young people at every stage of...
Isabelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Isabelle and so did our kids. My girls loved her braiding their hair and drawing. She was caring and my kids so looked forward to seeing her. We will miss her."

Jami M.

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Hailey G.


Bristol, RI

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Hailey and I am a recent college graduate. I have a lot of babysitting experience with children of all ages and worked at a daycare with children ages 6 weeks-5yrs. I find caring for children very rewarding and I always do my best to make sure families know that their child is getting the best care possible. I can help...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey was truly the best babysitter. Our son absolutely adored her and she was so good with him. She made sure he was active and busy all day, was very attentive to specifics and more importantly loved our baby like he was her own. If you decide to hire Hailey,...

Alexandra P.

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Joviana G.


Bristol, RI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun But Responsible Sitter! Ready For Anything

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and older children. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, Laundry, and any HouseKeeping needs as well. I was an assistant preschool teacher for 2 years, and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I recently was a live in nanny and was working up to 14 hours a day...
Joviana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great commutation, amazing with my son! Thank you so much! "

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Haley P.


Westport, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Haley; I am a teacher for the Fall River Public School district, for a K-2 sub separate classroom. I am currently looking for a part time nanny/sitter position on weekends and during school vacations. I have about 10 years of child care & education experience with children aged from newborn-15 years of age. I...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Haley has been great with our kids!"

Tracy F.

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Brenna H.


Newport, RI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/ RN Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brenna and I love working with children and older adults. I am a registered nurse in RI. I have in the past taken care of children ages 3 months to 12 years old in the home and a variety of ages in the field. I am CPR/BLS certified, and have my own transportation. I am willing to drive up to 15 miles. I look...
Brenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Brenna was fantastic with my 7 year old daughter. I will definitely be looking to hire her again!"

Angela E.

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Lelia K.


Fall River, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Im looking for Tuesday only. I have been a nanny for the past 11 years. Im looking more to take care infants or 1 to 3 years old. Since all my children are grow-up now. It is a blessing doing this job again, seeing babies, and toddlers growing is so special for me. . I'm working with a 1 family right now , this why I only have...
Lelia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had Lelia watch our daughter for six months in 2022. She was punctual, dedicated, and straight-forward. We requested 7 am- 3 pm, Monday-Friday. She arrived every day at 6:50 and left a little after 3 for no added charge. She rarely missed a day of work and had...

Kaylan K.

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Heidi K.


Tiverton, RI

$28/hr11 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, CPR certified and a bachelors degree. I live in Tiverton RI. I have taught and ran my own early childhood classroom for two years where I gained valuable trainings and experience. I hope to hear from you soon! Have a great day :)
Heidi can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heidi was really great with the kids, cheerful and responsible. We will be hiring her again, next time we need a date night!"

Ashley M.

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Kimberly T.


Middletown, RI

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Teens That Has Seen It All!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kimberly (Kim) T, I live in Middletown, Rhode Island. I am a mother of two daughters, my oldest is a sophomore in college and my youngest is a junior in high school. I recently retired from my 25 year career in sales and I am looking for part time child care positions. I went to Salve Regina for elementary education,...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kim was wonderful with our 18 month old son, would highly recommend her to any family."

Diana C.

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Madison T.


Newport, RI

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a New England nanny and babysitter! I currently reside in Newport while completing my graduate degree at Salve Regina. I have two family's in Stonington Borough, CT, one of 4 children and one of 2, who I have been with for 4 and 8 years nannying on and off. They have both moved temporarily to warmer places for the next year...
5.0
"Maddie is AWESOME. We hired her for a full time nanny role in our home, 5 days a week to look after our 2 year old son. HE LOVES HER. She's fantastic with kids, reliable, and has a great/warm personality. She's always on time, she's neat, helpful, and most...

Katie K.

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Barbara W.


Westport, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare, Eldercare, Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have raised three exceptionally bright, creative, generous and kind children who are happy, thriving and living around the world: Greece, Netherland, NYC. I have an innate desire to nurture and care for other young people. I guess some of us never lose that sense of joy and pure delight at seeing children grow and blossom,...
Barbara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help, but any family would be so lucky to have her. She always did so many fun activities with my son like reading, creative play,...

Sarah W.

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Bria C.


Newport, RI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, Im Bria! I'm a fun, active, and creative 21-year-old woman. I've been taking care of kids my whole life. I've always been told I have strong maternal instincts. I've helped with newborns all the way to 12-year-olds. I've grown up around water and helped to teach my sister how to swim. I did receive CPR and first aid training...
Bria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Bria is awesome whenever she is caring for my two boys (ages 2 and 4) and when we had our dog. She is always engaging and present the boys. I've never had to worry if she was distracted or constantly on her phone. I would hire her full time if I lived closer."

Jessica C.

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Louisa M.


Bristol, RI

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Occasional/Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a college student who loves working with kids. I have experience with kids as young as 2 years old. Though I am capable of caring for younger. I went through red cross certification 4 years ago for babysitting. I also know basic first aid. I'm a good cook and I enjoy cooking (though I'm not the best baker). I'm...
Louisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Rhiannon P.


Bristol, RI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Babysitter With 12 Years Of Experience

Hello! I am looking for part-time babysitting jobs. I have 12 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. From 2010 to 2015, I worked as a childcare provider for five years at the COZ program. The position entailed providing homework help and supervising age-appropriate games and activities for children...
Rhiannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rhiannon is a great choice to care for your kids! She's watched my son many times over the past 2 years. She is involved with him the entire time they are together, and he really enjoys it when she babysits. I always get a great overview from her of what went on...

Justin A.

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Alexa A.


Newport, RI

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Former Elementary School Teacher & Gymnastics Coach

With a background as an elementary school teacher and a leadership role within the school community, I bring a wealth of experience in fostering growth and development in children. My journey in education has equipped me with invaluable skills in communication, organization, and creativity, all of which I apply to create...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"She's the best. Alexa loves children. Mature, responsible, caring and fun."

Lisa A.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, RI

Theresa R.

5.0

I prefer not to give her such a glowing recommendation because we want to keep her all to ourselves! We absolutely LOVED Theresa!! She always left our home neater than when she arrived. Our kids loved being with her (especially our youngest who has a hard time with new people.) She was firm and...

- Erin J.

Joanna O.

5.0

Joanna was truly truly wonderful! My 4 year and 1 year old had the best time with her. She scheduled proactively a call ahead of time to learn more about them and answer any of my questions. She made me feel super safe and I completely trusted her. She got the kids to bed on time and gave them...

- Andrea I.

Karen W.

5.0

Karen watched my 4 children, aged 7, 5, and 3 year old twins from mid-March 2013 approximately 30 hours a week until mid-October. She is a fabulous caregiver. We had to let her go because of a personal change in our personal life, but we still call on her for babysitting. We give her our highest...

- Erika W.

Isabelle R.

5.0

We loved Isabelle and so did our kids. My girls loved her braiding their hair and drawing. She was caring and my kids so looked forward to seeing her. We will miss her.

- Jami M.

Hailey G.

5.0

Hailey was truly the best babysitter. Our son absolutely adored her and she was so good with him. She made sure he was active and busy all day, was very attentive to specifics and more importantly loved our baby like he was her own. If you decide to hire Hailey, you won't be disappointed!

- Alexandra P.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Babysitters in Portsmouth, RI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.