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493 babysitters are listed in Raleigh, NC
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Raleigh, NC
Noelia C.
Raleigh, NC
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, playful, and creative!
I like working with kids because they are extremely smart, creative, and excited about life and learning!
I'm looking for a job that will keep me connected with a family or multiple families! I am available for recurring visits or one time date-night visits!...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelia is a kind, trustworthy, and "amazing" (according to H.) babysitter. H. is pretty shy when meeting new people, but he instantly took to her and they got along great. I highly recommend Noelia!"
Heather M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience watching kids and keeping them entertained and having fun. I have worked as a lifeguard the past three summers so I feel very comfortable taking the kids to the pool and watching them there. I am comfortable taking the kids places or just staying at home with them. I'm willing to make them meals as...
Karsen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karsen did an AMAZING job with my 4 year old daughter today!! She connected instantly with her and engaged her throughout the day in tons of fun activities, meeting her where she needed to be at. Would highly recommend!"
Joseph E.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a UNC Chapel Hill graduate and currently work as a caretaker/tutor and as an elementary and middle school substitute teacher. I am currently studying to be an ESL teacher. I have many years of experience in educating students of all ages in a variety of subjects. While at UNC Chapel Hill, I took many education class...
Alexander can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Alex is a great helper to my kids. He works with them on homework, and drives them to appointments, practices, or the pool. He is a very careful driver, and he frequently offers additional ways he might help me out. We have been very pleased with Alex's help."
Sarah D.
3.8
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Audrey a stay at home mommy to a handsome boy . I'm looking to serve your family in different ways full time or part time, date nights, over night or occasional. I love pets more specifically dogs, but don't mind the other animals apart from snakes I fear snakes. I have over six years paid experience working with...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Audrey took care of my two boys for some time in my home. The kids learned and grew so much and were happy every day. Even with my family's crazy schedules and struggles, she was always there everyday and helping out so much. She is a genuine , smart , sweet person...
Realeza R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 27 years old and have a passion for caring for babies and kids! I am the second born of 7 children from a homeschool family and have multiple years of experience in caring for babies from 0-11 months to younger kids up to middle school.
I am happy to help you with household cleaning, running errands and shuttling the kids...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kathleen has a good work ethic and is an asset wherever she is. She is dependable and actually shows up to work. She is also great with kids and comes from a large family. As the second oldest Kathleen managed siblings of many ages with great care to their needs."
Heather O.
Haleigh A.
Raleigh, NC
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Haleigh. I am 25 years old. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. I have worked with many different ages. I have been working in daycares for almost 6 years now with taking breaks to go back to school and other things. I currently work with special needs children in an aba clinic during the day. I...
Haleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Haleigh has a genuine love for children. She has extensive experience working with preschool children in both daycare and in-home settings. She also has experience working with young children with special needs including autism and developmental delays. Haleigh...
Linda P.
3.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Sally, I am a CNA certified and CPR trained, and I have experience of many years.
I am very dependable and caring and I am a mother of four grown children . I love kids and I have many references from people I have worked for. also I have my own transportation and good driving record. I get a along very well with...
Sally can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very experienced with children and even dealing with special needs kids.I would highly recommend her.Very dependable."
Lena W.
Audrey R.
Raleigh, NC
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm excited to transition from my role as a preschool teacher to a part-time nanny and am looking for the right family to join. I have over three years of teaching experience and five years of nannying experience, working with children ranging from infants to early elementary age.
My background in early childhood...
5.0
"Audrey was great with my son and gave him a great first babysitter experience! She showed up on time, interacted great with my son and our two dogs. Highly recommend."
Franceli B.
Lauren B.
Raleigh, NC
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Lauren!
I'm an expecting mama and currently work a hybrid schedule allowing me to help out a family in need when I can. Located in the Wake Forest/RDU area, I am able to transport kiddos to activities if needed. I like to keep things neat and orderly and could help out around the home and with pets.
Lauren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Five stars are LITERALLY not enough stars to give Lauren!!! She is completely outstanding!!! Lauren started out with us as a weekend babysitter about 5 years ago!! She was always on time, totally organized, completely trustworthy, and my kids loved her. As the...
Care member
5.0
(6)
I am 30 years of age and blessed to say so, originally from NYC. I have been providing childcare intermittently for the last 15 years. I started out just as a shadow sitter to eventually having clients of my own. I enjoy what I do because I love children and I understand first hand how hard it is for parents to obtain safe,...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I met and know Kimberly for 13 years.Kimberly was my student and was a great role model. She was always responsible and reliable. Kimberly would watch and take care of my son when I taught at her school and when we had sleep away camp. I highly recommend Kimberly...
Veronica B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with ages 0-8 y. o. and references available.
I helped a family with 4 kids in Virginia, they have different ages and it was so interesting to watch them grow and have fun with them as well.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kyra, I have my high school diploma and am 18 years old. I'm majoring in medical sonography at Wake Tech Community College right now. I have around 13 years of experience taking care of children, ranging in age from infants to teenagers, and I am a very dependable, patient, and creative person. My younger...
Kyra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kyra was very flexible, willing to provide transportation & did a great job making an immediate connection with our family. "
Care member
4.5
(2)
My name is Gabriela, I am currently 28 years old and I have a 2-year-old son who is the absolute light of my life. I am currently caring for my son during the day and helping friends/family with child care and housekeeping needs in the evenings. I speak English and am a non-smoker with a clean driving record, and my own...
Gabriela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Gabriela was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took care of my 4.5 year old daughter when we visited Fort Lauderdale recently on several occasions and my girl loved her!
She’s a great communicator, responsible and reliable, warm, funloving and being a mom...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Peyton, I'm 25 years old, and every job I've ever had has been working with children. I started out as a summer nanny the summer before I started college and have done nannying in some form since then with a range of all ages (3 months- 12 years). I have a specialty of working with infants and toddlers and have...
Peyton can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We needed a last minute sitter, and Peyton was so sweet to accommodate us the night before. When we arrived home, she gave us a full report, and our 2 year old son was in a great mood. We'd absolutely love to work with her again!"
Megan P.
Hello! I am a 28-year-old female looking to pick up some babysitting / childcare jobs! I have previously worked at Walt Disney Word as a performer and I have worked with children of all ages since I was 14. new borns to pre teens. I have also worked and cared for autistic children. I currently work a M-F 8-6 p.m. job, but I am...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
I have been babysitting for the past 7 years and I have experience with kids of all ages (0-14)! I am very passionate about child care and enjoy being able to help parents out with their busy schedules. I'm a responsible driver with a spotless driving record and am able to drive kids to school, appointments, activities, etc. My...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hello there!
I am Lauren and I am a 24-year-old college grad and I am an aspiring Physician Assistant. I am CPR and first aid certified, as well as safe sitter course certified. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 outside of the house for multiple families.
I am a creative, organized, and attentive babysitter. I am...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! My name is Isabelle and I am a 25 yr old graduate with a passion for working with children. As the eldest of four siblings, I've grown up with a strong sense of responsibility and developed excellent caregiving skills. I've always loved spending time with kids, whether it's playing games, helping with homework, or simply...
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with many cousins and siblings. I was always the one to take care of my younger cousins and have since then continued to babysit and nanny for many years now. I have about 8+ years of experience with professional babysitting children of all ages and was a Kids Camp Counselor a few years back. I know it is hard to...
Amber can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm a recent graduate from Wake Forest University with a degree in Political Science, International Affairs, and Spanish. With over a year of experience caring for elementary-aged children and providing transportation for a middle school student, I've developed a passion for nurturing and supporting young learners. I also...
Kyla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Raleigh, NC
Noelia C.
5.0
Noelia is a kind, trustworthy, and "amazing" (according to H.) babysitter. H. is pretty shy when meeting new people, but he instantly took to her and they got along great. I highly recommend Noelia!
- Heather M.
Karsen W.
5.0
K is great with my almost 2-year old. She is compassionate, playful, and matches my son's energy. She has been reliable and has been a good match for my son.
- Susan H.
Alexander L.
5.0
I hired Alex as a summer nanny to care for my two elementary aged kids. He did a great job taking them to fun activities and helping them focus on summer work from school. Alex is friendly, helpful, and reliable.
- Jessica L.
Audrey A.
5.0
Audrey was a pleasure to work with. She has a great personality and connected well with my daughter. I look forward to working with her again.
- Shamika M.
Kathleen O.
5.0
Kathleen is such a gem. I live in LA but was visiting Orlando for work and brought my 7month old baby with me. My mom was helping most of tbt week but I had one day and night where I needed help. Kathleen was super communicative, indulging all my nervous mom requests. My son took to her instantly...
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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 493 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 $17.87 per hour as of March 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 274 reviews of the 493 listed babysitters.