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60 babysitters are listed in Swannanoa, NC

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Swannanoa, NC

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Lyric R.


Swannanoa, NC

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. I am comfortable enforcing household rules and promoting a structured environment while also allowing for flexibility and spontaneity. My approach to play is diverse, ranging from outdoor sports and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lyric has been excellent for us! We've used her for the last several years for babysitting, and helping with homeschooling! The kids love her the most because she's very interactive with them & likes to play! We've had other sitters in the past come and literally...

Hilary B.

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Johannah L.


Swannanoa, NC

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Johannah and I moved to Asheville from Durango, Colorado! A few things about me; I love the outdoors, hiking, biking, running. I'm passionate about working with kids and spreading joy! I have experience working with children from a few hours old to 16 years old through baby sitting, theater camps and my own...
Johannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Johannah has nannied/babysat our daughter since she was 9 months old. She's kind, loving, understanding, and compassionate with children. From our daughters perspective, she's "fun and silly and goofy." (she's two and a half). Johannah sometimes gets her to laugh...

Emily K.

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Isadora Z.


Swannanoa, NC

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello!

Hey! I'm Izzy :) I'm 19 and I've been babysitting for about 5 years now. I've worked at summer camps and the kindergarten at my school. I'm looking for some babysitting jobs before I leave for college in August. I'd love to spend time with your child and have some fun :)
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Tara S.


Swannanoa, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate And Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have years of experience working with children in all types of environments, from substitute teaching to babysitting and more. I ran an after school program for 2 years in Chapel Hill. I'm caring, fun, and most important of all, I love kids. Also, while I adore babies, I prefer to not sit with children under 2 years...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"While we ended up not needing a sitter, I would definitely have hired Tara based on our interview. She has a calm, nurturing presence and seems very conscientious and thoughtful."

Miriam B.

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Elizabeth W.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my names Elizabeth but you can call me Liz. I've had babysitting experience for over 10 years, I also have a 4-year-old son who is on the spectrum and may have to tag along at times, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I gentle parent and am very into self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth was great with the kids. The kids really loved having her around and were excited for her to come spend time with them. She spent a lot of time taking the kids outside and playing with them - very hands on."

Ryan R.

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Emily S.


Asheville, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Childcare Professional Looking For Part Time Work

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily, & I'm a caring individual with many years of loving childcare experience. I take child care very seriously, & have always been personally invested in the development & overall well being of the children I look after. Parents I've worked for in the past have been impressed by the intention & commitment I put...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was punctual, professional, confident, and all-around lovely!! Would definitely hire again without hesitation:)"

Kristen M.

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Chloe J.


Weaverville, NC

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Chloe! I have 8+ years of experience working with children of all ages (and I especially love the 1-6-year-old age group). My experience includes working as a garden educator for Pre-K-8th graders, a substitute teacher for Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms, an Assistant Teacher in a Montessori classroom for...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chloe was very professional and our son loved her! We felt completely at ease with her and hope to have her back."

Robert S.

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Beryl B.


Asheville, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available On Short Notice

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Teacher for 25+ years, drama-free, responsible & dependable, mature yet energetic, passionate and kind. I work remotely as a tutor/teacher and program coordinator for a nonprofit. I have homebases in Houston, TX and Oklahoma, but enjoy extended get-aways with housesits. I will be in West Asheville for the entire month of August,...
Beryl can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Beryl Bailey is a very kind and caring individual with a great work ethic. She maintains a professional status at all times but treats others like family. She is an avid animal lover and has extensive knowledge and experience working with special needs young...

Susan P.

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Lauren A.


Asheville, NC

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lauren. I am 21 and attend UNC Charlotte. I am here in Charlotte and willing to drive at most 30 minutes to babysit:) I have babysat a 1-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy these past few summers, along with another family of three children, two boys and one girl ages 4, 8, and 10. I also have younger family...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Lauren was great- our kids loved her! She was on time and clearly comfortable with our elementary aged daughters. We will definitely ask her to come back!"

Lauren D.

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Theo M.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Pediatric Nurse Specializing In Newborn And Infant Care. 10+ Years As Nanny.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Theo. I'm a retired pediatric nurse with 10 years of experience specializing as a newborn and infant nanny. As I'm not yet a Grandma, I'm appropriately affectionate with lots of hugs, giggles and cuddles to share. Appropriate to your babies age we'll have fun with age appropriate playtime, tummy time, story...
Theo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"A warm and loving care taker is the best way to describe Theo. She is also highly experienced, communicative and reliable. She cared for our baby regularly for several months. Your little one will be in good hands with Theo."

Ashley T.

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Bryn M.


Weaverville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bryn and I graduated from Cal Poly in 2020. I have several years of babysitting and nannying experience, with children mainly from 6 months to 3 years old. Most of my experience has been with 1-2-year-old toddlers as I worked part time for three years at a local Church's childcare programs and worked full time as a...
Bryn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She has a very calm presence. My 5 and 6 year Olds were at ease with her immediately. She did a great job and I'd hire her again."

Keri S.

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Andrea M.


Asheville, NC

$35-43/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging Sitter With Professional Experience

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Andrea and I'm a second grade teacher. I have experience teaching K-6. I love getting to know a child's unique personality and interests. With me, your child will not only be safe, but also engaged in creative play. I enjoy inventing/creating through STEM, theatric story telling, and encouraging imaginative...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea is great and our kids loved her. She is caring and very experienced with kids and had great ideas of new activities for the kids. Even when the kids were being difficult, she handled it with grace. We wish we had her for longer."

Timothy M.

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Emeline P.


Asheville, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've cared for children ages infant to 12. I was an elementary school teacher for 15 years and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Reading and Literacy. (I'm in Asheville for the next 4 years pursuing my doctorate in Chinese Medicine.) I enjoy children and can find a balance between being...
Emeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emeline is a talented educator who has a gift for building relationships with children that foster both personal and educational growth. Her positive attitude and fun loving spirit are contagious.Her calm demeanor and unending patience help children feel safe and...

Melissa J.

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Celeste P.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Celeste! I am a dedicated and experienced babysitter with 10 years of experience caring for children, starting with my own younger siblings. I have a proven track record of providing reliable and engaging care for various families in my community. Known for my patience, responsibility, and creativity, I ensure a safe and...
Celeste can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Celeste is great with my kiddos! We have two young boys, 3.5 and 18 months and both do great with her. Highly recommend her for babysitting!"

Deanna W.

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Emile S.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Household Manager And Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

After completing my Master's of Education I moved I was in the yachting industry for 6 years. Then for another 6 years I've been managing private homes on the West Coast. I'm finally home to the Carolinas and would love to work with families and education again. Kindergartners is my favorite age. My First Aid and CPR are current...
Emile can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Emile provided care for our pet Bichon and she did a wonderful job. She was flexible and punctual, but most importantly she was very attentive and took great care of our pet."

Anthony V.

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Madison D.


Asheville, NC

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter & Nurse Ready To Care For Your Little Ones!

4.9

(124)

Hired by 78 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Madison, a dedicated babysitter and new grad nurse with 8 years of experience caring for children, specializing in newborns and toddlers. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. In addition to providing loving care, I enjoy introducing fun, creative activities like crafts, outdoor play, and staying active with the kids. I'm...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie is amazing with our 2 1/2 year old. She comes over with activity ideas for them to do. She sends updates throughout the stay and takes care of bath and bed with no issues. I definitely recommend Maddie!"

Care member

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Allie M.


Asheville, NC

$16-21/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Allie! And I have a lot of experience in child care. I graduated with a degree in Education, and have taught music to elementary school students, and am currently teaching outdoor education around western NC. I have been a camp counselor for multiple summers. I have also directed 6 children's musicals where I...
Allie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Allie was wonderful for our son! He is very active and loves being outside and they were outside as much as possible. Our son loved her. Our neighbor even mentioned that he saw her with him and she was so awesome. Definitely recommend!"

Marcy H.

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Eva C.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter Looking For Part-Time Summer Job Before College

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for siblings from an early age; brother of 12, sister of 16, sister of 10, sister of 8. I babysat neighbors who had two daughters ages 4 and 6- played piano with them, made meals/snacks, played make-believe games with them, arts and crafts, read to them and helped them learn to read, homework help, before bed...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Eva for over 10 years and have watched her care for her much younger siblings over the years on multiple occasions. She is very kind and skillful was with children. Based on that, I felt super confident in hiring her to sub several times in my primary...

Susan S.

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Jessica P.


Black Mountain, NC

$36/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. I'm experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. I am currently CPR certified, had first aid training and I'm a certified nursing assistant. I am a mother of 1. I have babysat for friends and family through out the years. I helped out a lot with my little brother, who is...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica is kind and friendly, our daughter really enjoys when Jessica comes to take care of her. "

Elizabeth H.

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Paola T.


Asheville, NC

$20-25/hr11 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Paola , 35 years old, born in Venezuela and arrived to the US in 2013. I started taking care of babies/children since I was 15. I also studied graphic design at the university, studied ballet, contemporary dance, yoga and flamenco. I am currently a flamenco teacher and dancer and a yoga and Latin dance teacher for children...
Paola can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Pao worked closely with our family and older daughter (now 4) for close to two years. She was reliable, connective, and caring, and we can recommend her without reservation. She also is bilingual which was really important to us and our daughter and they have...

Sarah F.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Swannanoa, NC

Lyric R.

5.0

Lyric has been excellent for us! We've used her for the last several years for babysitting, and helping with homeschooling! The kids love her the most because she's very interactive with them & likes to play! We've had other sitters in the past come and literally just sit on their phones the whole...

- Hilary B.

Johannah L.

5.0

Johannah has nannied/babysat our daughter since she was 9 months old. She's kind, loving, understanding, and compassionate with children. From our daughters perspective, she's "fun and silly and goofy." (she's two and a half). Johannah sometimes gets her to laugh harder than anyone else! We trust...

- Emily K.

Tara S.

5.0

Tara is creative, smart, professional, reliable, and on time. My kids love her. She comes highly recommended from a mother of three!

- Pam G.

Elizabeth W.

5.0

Elizabeth was great with the kids. The kids really loved having her around and were excited for her to come spend time with them. She spent a lot of time taking the kids outside and playing with them - very hands on.

- Ryan R.

Emily S.

5.0

Emily was prompt and very professional. My daughter loved her!

- Care member

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Babysitters in Swannanoa, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.