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60 babysitters are listed in Swansboro, NC
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Swansboro, NC
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking to help a family part-time or full-time with regular hours. I love to care for children of all ages! I babysat in my younger years for various ages of children and babies, have worked in church nurseries and the elementary-school-aged church groups, have helped friends over the years with their babies and growing...
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"It was very unfortunate that our schedules were not compatible. After meeting Suzanne and seeing how well she interacted with my children, I believe she would have been a wonderful addition to our family. She will make another family very happy."
Erin P.
Kathy T.
Swansboro, NC
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Kathy. I am looking for DATE NIGHT BABYSITTING POSITIONS. I am a Pre-K teacher during the week. I have been working with children for over 10 years (daycare, preschools, elementary classrooms, babysitting, etc.) I have a K-6 teaching certification with 2 years of professional experience in a kindergarten...
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kathy is extremely sweet, cheerful and made a wonderful first impression. She and my son hit it off as soon as she came in which set my mind at ease. Her experience made it easy to interact with my son and make him feel comfortable during her stay. She also kept us...
Lauren F.
5.0
(2)
HI! My name is Camdyn . I am 19 years old and I'm looking for a babysitting/nanny job over the summer while I'm home from college. I will be home May 8th through August 10th with the except of June 20-26. I have over 4 years of experience with children of all ages and some with special needs. I also have completed CPR training...
Camdyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camdyn is amazing! For the last 2 years my husband and I have used her to babysit our 2 kids for date nights. Our children absolutely adore her. She always comes on time and texts the day before to double check that plans are still in place. She engages with our...
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Kristen H.
Swansboro, NC
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a current college student pursuing nursing. I have experience taking care of children between the ages of 3 and 13. I can help with light housework, cooking, and school work. I can also provide transportation as needed for the children. I am also AHA certified for CPR and first aid.
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is a saving grace! She goes above and beyond and I could not be happier with her! We will definitely miss you when you go to college! Thank you for ALL you do!"
Sam T.
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I enjoy working with kids and can be somewhat flexible. I am currently home for the summer so I have a lot of free time! I am working towards my bachelors in Social work and love to help with any of your needs!
Alma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kenedie B.
Swansboro, NC
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
hi! my name is Kenedie & I live in Jacksonville. I have 3 years experience paid babysitting, 2 years paid pet care experience, and more!
i'm great w children. I grew up in a very big family so i've been watching kids since I was very young.
i'm very punctual, reliable, consistent, and I will always look after your babies like...
Kenedie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nicole. I Have children of my own. I have three in school full time and a little boy who stays home with me. I enjoy being a mom and everything that comes with it. I grew up babysitting. I'm the oldest of 5. My grandmother did foster care my whole life so I got a lot of practice from the baby's. I did have my...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I am able to keep kids busy with activities and am highly involved in those activities. I can cook and clean and am willing to do so. I have been babysitting children since I was 13, I am a a CNA and a college student, am CPR certified, and am able to...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My seven years of experience have given me the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and stimulating environment for little ones. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I'm comfortable caring for up to four children at a time.
I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual who loves...
I have 8 years of experience. I can also help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. Please let me know when you need me about a week in advance, due to my work schedule.
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Angela A.
Swansboro, NC
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate, Patient, Friendly And Knowledgeable Caregiver
Hi I'm Angela. I can't wait to meet you and welcome you to my family. I have been caring for people for over 20 years. I love children and have excellent references. I will cook, light cleaning and do drop offs and pickups. I will get your little one outside for exercise and we will have lots of activities, both educational and...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Caitlin L.
Swansboro, NC
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently enrolled at Pfeiffer University as a first year grad student to get my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have experience with children all the way from newborn up to 15 years old. I have coached gymnastics for 6 years & am now a lifeguard with recently updated CPR and First Aid certification!
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin was great! Patient and caring and very interactive with our baby. Will definitely be hiring her again!"
Mckenzie E.
I am 19 years old and I currently work at a daycare for children in pre-k through 5th grade from 2-6. I am looking for something more in the morning time. I also would like if I could have children pre-k and up.
I like working with kids because they keep me entertained and they are so fun to be around.
Destiny A.
Swansboro, NC
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello and welcome to my profile! My name is Destiny! I'm 28 years young! I was raised in the beautiful city of Charlotte, NC. I relocated out to Swansboro about 3 years ago! I have found a community out here and fell in love with my job as a caregiver! So much so that I went back to school to graduate the CNA program! I'm super...
4.9
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have experience watching children between the ages of a couple weeks and 14 years! I currently work with before and after school care on base, my availability is updated on my profile, starting in August when our summer camp kids go back to school! During the summers I can offer night time and weekend babysitting only due...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were very hesitant at first having someone we didn't know sitting and caring for our children, but as soon as we met Kristina she instantly put our fears to bed. She was so friendly and felt like part of the family. We had no doubt that she would care for our...
Justin G.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with students ages ranging from toddler to middle school. I have worked as a Toddler 2 Teacher. I have worked in special education as an EC Resource Teacher, and currently I am a 4th grade teacher. I am also an adjunct professor in the school of education at UNCP. I have tutored elementary students at school as a...
Summer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Summer has a great attitude, energy and perspective. A wonderful addition to any team. She is all in. Lovely!"
Bonnie B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Meghan and I am currently a stay at home mom to a little girl. We spend our days playing inside and outside with minimal screen time. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and was a nanny for the past 4 years until I had my daughter. I have always loved to play and just be around children. I have always been the...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"On time and really helped us with last minute care!! Thanks Meghan!"
Courtney E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is McKenzie!
I have a B. A. in Education from Western Oregon University. I also have a minor in American Sign Language. I have taught 2nd and 3rd grade, but have worked with students of all ages.
I am the oldest of four children and have a lot of experience running errands, babysitting, etc. I have babysat and...
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"McKenzie watched 3 of my kids ages 3, 5 and 7 for a yea during Covid. She was fantastic. The kids loved her. She worked on school work with them, played outside and prepared food. We are so grateful that we found her and that she was part of our children’s life."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rikki, owner of Rise n' Shine cleaning. I have 10+ years cleaning in the area locally with many references.
Rikki can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I would recommend Rikki to all of my friends! She is so sweet, and excellent with children. She has babysat my three children many times, and they get really excited when I tell them she is coming. I have known Rikki for about 3 years now and I completely trust her...
Kristen C.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My husband and I moved to Emerald Isle in 2010, from South Jersey. I retired from the New Jersey Judiciary, after serving 28 years. Once retired, I knew I would not want to sit around, but wanted to do something I enjoyed. Caring for children, was something I have always wanted to do, which is why I choose to be a nanny. I have...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Patricia is such an asset to our family. The boys absolutely adore her. The whole family loves Trish. Her skills include but are not limited to: cleaning, preparing meals, taking care of the kids, assisting the kids with their school work, and much more."
Tina V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Swansboro, NC
Suzanne N.
5.0
It was very unfortunate that our schedules were not compatible. After meeting Suzanne and seeing how well she interacted with my children, I believe she would have been a wonderful addition to our family. She will make another family very happy.
- Erin P.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy is extremely sweet, cheerful and made a wonderful first impression. She and my son hit it off as soon as she came in which set my mind at ease. Her experience made it easy to interact with my son and make him feel comfortable during her stay. She also kept us informed throughout the night. I...
- Lauren F.
Camdyn P.
5.0
Camdyn is amazing with the kids, she interacts and plays with them and they love when she babysits. She follows all the rules & bedtime routine I have for them. She’s also either prompt or early for the time you set. I am a very picky person when it comes to who I allow to watch my kids, but we...
- Care member
Kristen H.
5.0
Kristen is a saving grace! She goes above and beyond and I could not be happier with her! We will definitely miss you when you go to college! Thank you for ALL you do!
- Sam T.
Caitlin L.
5.0
Caitlin was great! Patient and caring and very interactive with our baby. Will definitely be hiring her again!
- Mckenzie E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Swansboro, NC:
How can I find a Swansboro babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Swansboro, 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 14 babysitters in Swansboro, NC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Swansboro, NC?
The average rate for Swansboro, NC babysitters on Care.com is $13.79 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 Swansboro, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Swansboro, 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 Swansboro, NC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Swansboro, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.