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60 babysitters are listed in Shelbyville, KY
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Shelbyville, KY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am looking for a nannying position Tuesday-Friday; occasional date nights and weekends included of course!
A little bit about my experience with children- I started babysitting when I was 16, and haven't stopped! After graduating from the University of Dayton, I moved to Italy to be an au pair to two precious...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia was, without a doubt, great with our three kids (3,5,7) for an evening, even our daughter (3) who can be iffy with new people. Our middle son even wanted to write her a letter saying he had fun. Would absolutely hire Olivia again in the future!"
Allen R.
Cynthia H.
Pleasureville, KY
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my name is Cindy. For the last 12 years I have worked as a CNA taking care of adults with M. R. My duties included everything from getting them out of bed, bathing, brushing teeth to preparing food, insisting in feeding, as well as transporting. Also 4 years ago my husband and I had decided to check out Foster Care....
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cynthia is fantastic. Great organizer, cleans thoroughly, prompt, awesome communicator. She pays attention to what's important to you, and leaves your house feeling like a home again. "
Joy D.
Delia S.
Louisville, KY
$38-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
my name is Delia S. I am 26 years old I am Mexican I have two children 1-year-old and another one 3 years old
my experience was studying in the university for teacher
Y. at the same time I worked in daycare for 2 years.
I have papers from my studies with recommendations from the people who care for the children
Delia can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Deliah has been cleaning for us for around a year. She is very fast at cleaning and is able to be flexible at what we need when the job is different. She does regular light cleaning, folds laundry and puts it away and she helps organize from time to time a certain...
Christine B.
5.0
(1)
I am a resident of Crestwood Ky for the last 3 years. I have been a stay at home mom for the last 25 years. I have four children of my own. My hobby is cooking/baking. I enjoy nurturing children. The excitement in a child's eye to learn something new or accomplish a simple task inspires their confidence to grow. I also have a...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We loved Mary. She was the best thing that happened to us. She took care of my then 2.5 and 4.5 year old daughters and was with us for almost 3 years. She’s very professional and friendly. Always on time. I don’t remember her ever missing work. She is very easy...
Care member
I have 2 nieces and 1 nephew. I babysit them all the time when my sisters need me to. I also interned and worked with a special education elementary class and a kindergarten class. This required me to do basic things as in helping kids do work, being patient. I mostly dealt with kids with autism. I am patient and very...
Raydriana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jiwon J.
Louisville, KY
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jiwon and I have been working with kiddos for 6 years now. I have experience as a preschool teacher, assistant teacher, nanny, babysitter, etc.
I can help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry. I don't have a car of my own to run errands for you, but I have reliable transportation. I'm fully...
Jiwon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Employed 4 years at Fern Creek child Care. Worked with children ages 6 months-12 years. I absolutely loved working with the kids, but left for a better opportunity.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Miya B.
Louisville, KY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm passionate about assisting families and fostering children's growth and development. I chose to become a childcare provider because I want to make a positive impact on children's lives. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for children to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel D.
Frankfort, KY
$12-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Rose. I have 10 years of experience with children. My family is a foster family so I am used to children of all different backgrounds. I worked after school care, specifically with children with behavioral needs. I look forward to getting to know you!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Rachel! I'd describe my personality as calm, kind, and caring.
I like working with kids because I feel as though I can be someone they can learn and grow with. I believe every kid deserves to have a strong and caring support system, and it's gratifying to be a part of that support system.
I started working with...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Kennedy L.
Frankfort, KY
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I got into child care at an early age, I love children with a passion! I love everything from mealtime to playtime. I am first aid/ CPR certified. Currently work as a daycare teacher, nap time and preparing food would be no issue for me, I work as a daycare teacher currently!
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Shelly M.
Louisville, KY
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a previous full time working mother and grandmother who retired young with a mission to provide personalized infant and toddler child care in my home to working parents who struggle to find care to meet their needs and schedule requirements. I care for only a very small group and offer flexible hours, part time, occasional...
Rhiannon S.
Taylorsville, KY
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 8. I come from a homeschooled family with 3 other siblings, and I have been babysitting outside of my own family since I was 10.
In my spare time, I like to take my 1-year-old outside, listen to music or podcasts and bake.
One thing you should know about me is I had my son when I was...
Hello! I am a recent college grad and have 5+ years of experience nannying and babysitting for multiple families over the years. I have experience with kids and babies of all ages, have my own transportation and am willing to also help with cleaning, pet care and housekeeping while on the job. Would love to hear from you!
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Ariel S.
Louisville, KY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ariel, I'm 22 years old and a college student at Bellarmine University and majoring in Special education/Elementary education! I have experience in babysitting and lots of experience in classroom setting with kids! I'm fun, outgoing, and responsible.
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hey there! My name is Sarah and I am an experienced babysitter from Louisville. I've been babysitting for about 8 years, watching the children of family friends and neighbors.
I've watched up to 4 kids at a time with ages ranging from newborns to preteens. While babysitting I like to encourage fun activities like crafts,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Zoey S.
Louisville, KY
$21-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hey! A Fact About Me Is I Am A Psychology Major At UK Becoming An Occupation Therapist For Children!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Zoey and I recently graduated at the University of Kentucky, with my undergraduate in Psychology to become an Occupational Therapist. I have experience babysitting four children all at once, all toddlers, since I was 15. I also have been hired on here where I babysat a 6-month-old for about a year. I also was hired on...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Krista B.
Louisville, KY
$18-50/hr • 18 yrs exp
I am a stay at home mom, I have a 9yr old and 13yr old Boy. I have over 18 years of experience in childcare and elderly care. I'm looking to Nanny in my home, I'd love to find a family that is comfortable with me occasionally driving their little one around with me while I go to carpool in the afternoons for my boys. I will list...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I go to the University of Louisville majoring in education and have years of experience working with kids. My passion is giving children the love and support they need while mom and dad aren't home. I have experience as a tutor and a swim instructor as well. I was a lifeguard for 2 years so I do know CPR and first aid so I am...
Hope can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I am a Junior at Spalding University studying Natural Sciences. Due to the large size of my family, I have been babysitting for my aunts and uncles, and referred family friends for approximately 7 years now. I have watched children ranging from ages 1-12 and can provide assistance with any transportation.
Kirsten can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shelbyville, KY
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia was, without a doubt, great with our three kids (3,5,7) for an evening, even our daughter (3) who can be iffy with new people. Our middle son even wanted to write her a letter saying he had fun. Would absolutely hire Olivia again in the future!
- Allen R.
Cynthia H.
5.0
Cynthia is fantastic. Great organizer, cleans thoroughly, prompt, awesome communicator. She pays attention to what's important to you, and leaves your house feeling like a home again.
- Joy D.
Delia S.
5.0
Delia is an amazing find for residential cleaning services. We just moved to Louisville last year and we were having issues just getting return phone calls from cleaning companies. She has been highly responsive since our initial request for pricing and availability. She is always on-time. All...
- Care member
Mary R.
5.0
We loved Mary. She was the best thing that happened to us. She took care of my then 2.5 and 4.5 year old daughters and was with us for almost 3 years. She’s very professional and friendly. Always on time. I don’t remember her ever missing work. She is very easy easy to work with. You’ll never go...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shelbyville, KY:
How can I find a Shelbyville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shelbyville, KY 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 13 babysitters in Shelbyville, KY on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Shelbyville, KY?
The average rate for Shelbyville, KY babysitters on Care.com is $16.08 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 Shelbyville, KY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shelbyville, KY 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.