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Find babysitters in Raleigh, NC that you’ll love
487 babysitters are listed in Raleigh, NC
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Raleigh, NC
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've assisted & cared for children 3 months to 12 years old. I've cared for children that were disabled & twins. I've helped in daycare setting as well. I'm responsible & loving. I take pride in my work & enjoy working with all children. I have cared for children on short to long term meaning from date night for a few hours to...
Tah'naeah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Tah'naeah for a little over a month as our nanny and she was phenomenal. Our toddler absolutely loved her, and she did everything we needed her to. We felt so comfortable leaving him in her care."
Sammie P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two, my children are adults now. I was a stay at home mother/wife for several years, and wanted the chance to care for children again! I have nannied professionally for 6+ years for children of all ages, infant-9 years old! Please feel free to message me, so we can learn more about each other!
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"She was very loving and caring . She was always punctual . Kids were very happy when she was there . I would not hesitate to hire her again :)"
Manisha G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience consists of: watching twins (with an older sibling), newborns, being a chaperone for school field trips, and watching various school aged children.
I'm a kid at heart, but I can be a disciplinarian, if needed. I'm always looking out for fun crafts & science experiments, kid friendly recipes, and new ways to build...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jordan has babysat our two daughters (3 years and 22 months) for a few times. She is lovely, great with the kids and reliable. I would definitely recommend her."
Linda N.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Alexandria but everyone calls me Alex. Last year I tutored at Tarpon Springs Middle School so I have a level 2 clearance with Pinellas County Schools. I had to have a thumbprint done for them to run my background so I could have the level 2 clearance. I have helped with my 5-year-old sister who has autism her...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"I cannot speak highly enough about Alexandria, my daughter's tutor. She has been an absolute gem in helping my child get back on track academically. Alexandria's dedication, expertise, and genuine care have made all the difference in my daughter's progress.
From...
Vance C.
5.0
(2)
I have over 15 years of experience as a nanny and a babysitter and have excellent references. I enjoy helping children grow, learn, and just be happy. With a degree in English, I have the skills to help kids with their homework. CPR and First Aid certified, available mornings, evenings, and weekends. My favorite activities with...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen did after school care for my 2 girls, picking from school, giving them snacks, do activities with them and drop them to classes. She was very reliable and helped us for more than a year."
Rashmi R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children for 20 years! I started out babysitting when I was about 12 years-old. I was a summer nanny for a family with three girls (including two twins) for 5+ years. I also cared for three small boys who were close in age. My sister is much older than me and I spent a lot of time caring for my nieces in my...
Tara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Tara is a breath of fresh air walking through the door!
I have no worries when I leave for work super early. She's reliably shown up at 6:15am and gotten them up, ready and dropped off to school on time. She is great with my 4 and 6 year old children... even texts...
Jessica W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have babysat for about 10 families over the past 2 years. I have recently moved to Raleigh and am looking to continue helping out! Please let me know if you are ever in need of a babysitter!
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriella was awesome! She was on time, super helpful, and our kids loved her! "
Blair D.
5.0
(1)
I have been in the child care setting for over 10 years now, including a school setting for a couple years as a floating teacher for ages 3 months- 5 years old.
I have done a number of different nannying jobs through care for various ages of children as well as gender.
I am passionate about the educational/ physical...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been helping me with my 3 year old since the moment he's been born. I was so sad that he started preschool, but with how flexible Emily has been, she helps me from time to time pick him up and care for him while I'm working late. Emily has grown to be...
Nicole M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carrie and I have been part-time caring for children for over 10 years. I have experience working with kids ages 3 months to 12 years old. I pride myself for being a responsible and caring adult and promise to care for your child/children to the very best of my ability!
My schedule is very flexible. I am a yoga...
5.0
"My wife and I hired Carrie to watch out kids for a weekend while we went to a wedding. She did a fantastic job! The kids really enjoyed her. Our youngest kid is 8 and our oldest is 12. We gave Carrie $250 bucks aside from her allowance for activities and she did...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12. I was a junior counselor at a summer camp for two summers in high school. I was a mentor for students at Durham Academy and also chaperoned an out of state field trip. I was a summer nanny for 3 and 5-year-old girls, summer of '11. I was planning on Science Education but have decided to...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Lindsey and my son hit it off immediately! She is mature, yet well-versed in the games, books, and favorite movies of children. She is friendly, and engaging, positive, and able to help homework get done. I'd hire her again in an instant!"
Jennifer S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Abby and I'm 23 years old! I graduated from UNC in 2023, with a degree in Human Development and Family Science-- so basically, kids and families:) Now, I am pursuing a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I'm originally from Charlotte, but I've been living and working throughout the Triangle for the...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Abby was an outstanding nanny for our two boys (ages 6 and 2). She is reliable, creative, warm, and genuinely cares about the well-being and growth of the children she looks after. We highly recommend her to any family looking for a caregiver who will go above and...
Laura T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a freelance writer looking to spend some time babysitting during the week and weekends. I love children and have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I've worked as a babysitter, a tutor, and an assistant teacher over the years. My hours are flexible and I can also clean and make healthy meals and...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have been using Emma as a babysitter for a few months now to help with our 19 month old. She has helped with date nights, as well as during the day child care when we needed it. She is dependable, punctual, caring, and MOST IMPORTANTLY great with our son. She...
Mia M.
Victoria M.
Raleigh, NC
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With A Lot Of Personal Experience, Responsible, Looking For Part-Time Job
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Victoria and I am 27 years old. I am the oldest of 6 children and I have 7+ years of paid babysitting/nanny experience. I've cared for infants, children with special needs, and also provided senior care and pet care. I have 2 huskies at home which are my fur babies. I have been an emergency room technician at...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Victoria has done an amazing job caring for our 6 month old. She is very engaged with her, plays with her, takes her on daily walks, reads books to her daily, etc. She also does a great job of letting me know when/how long she naps for, when she ate last, and how...
Allison G.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Daniela, and I'm excited to offer my babysitting services to families in the downtown Raleigh (27608) area. Whether you need a regular babysitter or occasional help, I'm here to support your family's needs.
Availability:
Monday: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday:...
5.0
"Best baby sitter ever!!!! My son loves Daniela! She was punctual and very good with kids. My son still asks about her from time to time. I felt so comfortable leaving him with her. I would definitely hire her again in the future."
Sandra M.
5.0
(1)
I love making kids time with me enjoyable by providing a fun safe environment where kids just get to be kids. I am responsible, punctual and a trustworthy childcare provider. I want to make every parent feel safe and at ease while their child is in my care. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message.
Lela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lela was wonderful with our son"
Kayla D.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts, bilingual (Spanish and English) so I can be a reinforcement support to practice or improve your second language, I love cooking since I was raised by a chef mom, I understand and relate as much as possible to their growth process, the needs and mood...
Judy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judy is amazing. My girls love her when she comes home. She is very active and patient. Definitely she is more than welcome in my home for take care of my girls. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Maryland and completed my bachelor degree in Audiology and my PhD in the software engineering side of cochlear implants. I am 31 years old and I have been a nanny while finishing school for a decade. I have experience with children ages 3 weeks to 13 years. I am CPR and AED certified for infants, children, and adults....
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has been our nanny for the past 6 months. She is fantastic. Hannah walks in the door, greets the children and then goes straight to washing dishes and straightening up the kitchen. I have 4 children (8, 4, and 1 yr old twins). Hannah has a wonderful...
Carolyn K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a 22-year-old recent graduate from NC State looking for a full-time nanny position. I am enthusiastic about taking care of kids and keeping them engaged and smiling! I have eight years of experience caring for children part-time. I have spent over a year caring for a 2-year-old part-time, but I am now looking for a...
Callie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Callie provided carpool and afterschool care for several weeks. My kids really enjoyed spending time with Callie. She managed both carpool pickups and was always on time. She is great with communicating when I needed to make changes to a schedule or route....
Amanda R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Makenna and I currently live in Seattle Washington but am moving to the Raleigh area February 13th. I have been nannying/babysitting for over 10 years now. I have such a great experience with the families that I have worked for that I consider all of them some of my closest friends. A lot of the families...
Makenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've raised a wonderful special needs child (now a young adult) of my own, and I worked as a teacher's assistant at a wonderful church preschool for seven years. I'm available various evenings when Mom and Dad need a date night, have a meeting, etc. I'm best suited to care for elementary and older. By day, I'm a...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It was such pleasure meeting Laura. We did not end up hiring her as our needs changed, but would definitely re-consider her. She was on time, a pleasure to speak with, and very professional."
Tara D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Raleigh, NC
Tah'naeah C.
5.0
We hired Tah'naeah for a little over a month as our nanny and she was phenomenal. Our toddler absolutely loved her, and she did everything we needed her to. We felt so comfortable leaving him in her care.
- Sammie P.
Anita M.
5.0
She was very loving and caring . She was always punctual . Kids were very happy when she was there . I would not hesitate to hire her again :)
- Manisha G.
Jordan S.
5.0
Jordan has babysat our two daughters (3 years and 22 months) for a few times. She is lovely, great with the kids and reliable. I would definitely recommend her.
- Linda N.
Alexandria J.
5.0
I cannot speak highly enough about Alexandria, my daughter's tutor. She has been an absolute gem in helping my child get back on track academically. Alexandria's dedication, expertise, and genuine care have made all the difference in my daughter's progress.
From day one, Alexandria has shown...
- Vance C.
Kathleen C.
5.0
Katie was a nanny to both my sons for over ten years. The kids loved her and enjoyed spending time with her. She drove them to their after-school activities and helped with household chores and laundry. We miss Katie now that she has moved out of the area.
- Riffat J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Raleigh, NC:
How can I find a Raleigh babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Raleigh, NC can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 487 babysitters in Raleigh, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Raleigh, NC?
The average rate for Raleigh, NC babysitters on Care.com is $17.78 per hour as of April 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 Raleigh, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Raleigh, NC 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.
Ratings for Raleigh, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Raleigh, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 301 reviews of the 487 listed babysitters.