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60 babysitters are listed in Portsmouth, RI

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Portsmouth, RI

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Olivia M.


Bristol, RI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime :)

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia and I am 25 years old. I am very mature and responsible for my age. I have a twin brother with special needs and a younger sister. I have watched kids for 10 years now. I play soccer and was in special needs basketball. I graduated Pre-Med. I am currently applying to medical schoolto become a pediatric surgeon....
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Olivia was fantastic. Responsive, available and kids loved her. She was always playing a game with them instead of doing screen time which we appreciated. I highly recommend her!"

Meredith G.

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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & 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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rhiannon has been one of my camp counselors for the past few years. She has always done a tremendous job with campers of all ages and needs. Her dedication and care ensured that each child had a fun and safe time. I would definitely recommend her for any child care...

Frank C.

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Alexa A.


Newport, RI

$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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alexa. She can be trusted. She's responsible and caring."

Rick A.

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Karisa S.


Bristol, RI

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thankyou for considering me to be your nanny, my name is Karisa and I'm 25 I previously worked as an assistant manager at a group home for disabled individuals. Then nannied for a family with 4 children, ages 3-12 I did pickups/ drop offs , homework help , play dates, meal preparations and even bedtime / overnights when needed ....
Karisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Karisa is a rare gem! She has been our nanny for over a year and we are so glad to have found her. She is organized and timely, she is fun and connects easily with kids (and adults!) from a wide range of ages (in our case, 2-12), she has great caregiver intuitions,...

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Katherine B.


Middletown, RI

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Hey, I'm Katherine! I have a bachelor's degree in human development and family sciences with minors in education and psychology. I'm currently working on my masters degree in early childhood education! I was formally a preschool teacher at an ELC in Middletown, but had to step down with my coursework. I'm from Nebraska and have...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Charlotte B.


Newport, RI

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Charlotte and I am a full time occupational therapist! I am available for pet sitting services for evenings or for vacations! I would love to help with furry friends and make you feel more comfortable if you have an overnight trip or a full week trip planned! I have experience with dogs and cats of all shapes and...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Charlotte when she was completing her degree at Hofstra. She was always so happy - even at the crack of dawn and my 3 kids loved her! Sad she isn't local anymore."

Melissa H.

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Bianca P.


Bristol, RI

$16-23/hr6 yrs exp

Entertaining Sitter With A Passion For Science And Art!

Hello! My name is B. and I am a recent college graduate. I have 8 years of babysitting experience. During Summer 2020, I nannied two boys and we were able to get very creative with different activities since the pandemic shut most "fun" activities down. In my free time, I enjoy doing art, Legos, science experiments, and reading!...
Bianca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole R.


Newport, RI

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

As an experienced babysitter with over 11 years of experience, I have developed strong skills in providing responsible and nurturing care to children of all ages. I am skilled in creating engaging activities and maintaining a safe environment. I am also adept at handling various tasks such as meal preparation, homework...
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Bethany P.


Newport, RI

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny/care-giver

I graduated from Keene State College. My work with children includes full-time teaching, nannying, babysitting, camp counseling, dance instruction, one-on-one work with students with special needs, work with at-risk youth, and youth development volunteer programs. I am dedicated, driven, and passionate when it comes to engaging...
Bethany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Kaylee K.


Middletown, RI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

I am looking for a full-time or part-time nanny/babysitter role in the Newport County area. 30-year-old business professional who is taking a step back from a profession in corporate culture. I have experience with children of all ages, ranging from infant ages to teens. Growing up with two younger siblings, I became...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Corah E.


Newport, RI

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Future Teacher

Hi my name is Corah! In May I will be graduating with certifications in both Elementary and Special Education. I am certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, and Lifeguarding, as well as the teaching of these Red Cross programs. I love to get creative with new crafts, science experiments, and outdoor adventures! I am currently finishing...
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Georgia S.


Bristol, RI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

As a 26-year-old, I already come with over 10 years of babysitting experience. Most summers as a middle school and high school student were spent babysitting kids in my community ranging from 1-year-olds to 11-year-olds. I love to play games, make art/crafts, and be outside!
Georgia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Annaliesa D.


Newport, RI

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a childcare provider with over 5 years of experience with a love for babysitting and pet sitting. My previous roles in babysitting have allowed me to gain valuable experience in caring for children of various ages and personalities. I'm motivated by any opportunity to positively influence children's lives and support...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi! My name is Isabelle, and I have loved working with, and caring for kids since I could remember. At a young age, after school I volunteered at a Learning Center with the owner. We worked primarily in the infant room to feed, care, and watch over the little ones, I would also venture out into the toddler and preschool areas to...
Isabelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brianna S.


Newport, RI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, And Creative Babysitter With Years Of Experience.

Hey I'm Brianna! I have over 8 years of experience as a babysitter. I have cared for children of all ages and 2-3 children at a time. I can to both "date-night" and after/before school care. In addition to babysitting I've also done my share of pet sitting so I am super comfortable with animals, and I have my own golden, Lily! I...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Kylie R.


Newport, RI

$40/hr1 yrs exp

My name is Kylie and I am a current law student in Rhode Island! I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Carpooling and am very flexible with timing, etc.
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, RI

Olivia M.

5.0

Olivia watched my daughter all summer, and was an amazing help to our family! My daughter looked forward to spending the day with Olivia, they always did something fun! Olivia is dependable, timely, kind, and patient. We will definitely be working with her again in the future!

- Alexandra H.

Madison T.

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 importantly a great fit for our son and...

- Katie K.

Barbara W.

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, nature walks in the yard, and...

- Sarah W.

Bria C.

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.

Rhiannon P.

5.0

My daughter absolutely adores Rhiannon! Rhiannon plays with and engages with her the entire time she is over. There is never a dull moment!

- Linda S.

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Babysitters in Portsmouth, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.