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I have helped take care of five children, ages five to 14, I took the children to and from school, on the days we would get off of school at 12 I would stay with them until their mother got home from work. Some other experience that I have is helping in the two and 3-year-old class in vacation Bible school. I have also worked in...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hey! My name is Katie . I'm home from college for the summer and looking for any babysitting, housesitting, and dogsitting opportunities in Burke county! I graduated from Draughn High School last year (2023) and I currently attend Appalachian State University where I major in middle grades education. I love my Savior Jesus...
I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. With five years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development through engaging activities and a creative approach. My patience, calm demeanor, and friendly nature put children at ease...
Anna Y.
Connelly Springs, NC
$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've always been passionate about nurturing the development of young minds, which led me to become a childcare provider. With a year of experience, I'm confident in my ability to care for up to three children, aged 4 to 11 or even 12+. I believe in fostering a positive and stimulating environment for children, where they can...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Christan C.
Rutherford College, NC
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hey there, My name is Christan. I've been married for 9 years and I'm a mom to 3 girls. I have experience both as a mother and a nanny. I also have experience with special needs children.
Christan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kelsey. I have been an infant and toddler teacher for 5 years.
We just moved to the Hickory/Morganton area.
We were living in Jacksonville NC.
I had a family I babysat for while living down there and I loved it! I got very close with them. My husband was deployed most of my pregnancy and the first 3 months...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Alexis G.
Connelly Springs, NC
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual with a passion for helping children grow and develop in their life . I love to have a thriving relationship with the parents and child/children I am in care of !
I have three years + of experience as a "Nanny" and have worked with children of all ages since the age of 15 with...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone! It's so nice to meet you!
My name is Amanda! I am a CCS Teacher during the day, and love spending my evenings planning for my next days of teaching or helping out with your little ones. Spending time with children is near and dear to my heart as I aspire to be someone who provides a loving, caring environment...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Amanda! She's very interactive with our daughters. We feel very blessed to have met Amanda and have her part of our family."
Kasia J.
Alexis H.
Morganton, NC
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My names Alexis! I'm 24 years old. I'm currently a stay at home mom doing in home daycare at my home and looking to help someone out with child care. I have one daughter (4 y/o) and also looking for someone to play with her! I've had experience with kids since I was 15 y/o. I am also CPR certified! I do art and crafts and...
5.0
"did a great job watching my son for me! sent updates and was just overall great being with him. 10/10"
Bradley M.
Ashley D.
Lenoir, NC
$14-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Full Time Caregiver, Love Children, Have Been Around Children All My Life
4.8
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a college degree in preschool children. I have babysat all ages. I love to interact with kids, play safely, read books, dance, sing, and all kinds of fun stuff. If you need references, I've got them. I have two girls of my own (8&5)
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley watched our kids for us while we were visiting the area for a wedding. She was friendly, reliable, helpful, and courteous to our kids and our family. Her knowledge of children and having her own made us feel confident in hiring her. You will not be...
Stephanie M.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been working with kids for over five years now! I'm from North Carolina, and live in a small town called Casar! I am a Christian who loves Jesus and has high moral values. I enjoy playing outside and doing fun educational activities with the kids! Quality time is a priority of mine, so being intentional with...
Katelyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very positive and professional! She was able to jump right in and care for my twin infants on short notice."
Alexis P.
Brittany P.
Morganton, NC
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Brittany. I'm 26, married for two years, and currently in school for medical assisting. I have two bearded dragons and a leopard gecko. I've been in Morganton since April 2021, originally from Forest City. I've been babysitting since I was 14, caring for children from 3-month-old twins to 14-year-old teenagers. I...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Brittany was very calm and patient with the babies. We appreciated her visit. "
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Debra O.
Lenoir, NC
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very experienced in working with children, I have 2 adult children of my own and a grandchild. I managed a family owned/operated 60 children daycare/preschool ages 6 weeks-5 years old with 8 employees. I am certified in Childcare Credentials I & II and Business Administration I & II, First Aid, CPR, SIDS training,...
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Debra is awesome! We hired her four times over the past month to take care of our 5 month old. She is very professional, caring, and wonderful with my baby. I highly recommend her and plan to hire her again!"
Ann W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm an Appalachian State graduate with a Bachelors in Child Development and Minor in Psychology. I have a passion for children and families and developmentally appropriate practices! I began working with children in middle childhood. My passion for supporting young children and their families grew throughout high...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Folks, I am going to cry while I write this review. Susan has been caregiver for two toddlers in our two-family pod since August 2020. There have been a number of sitters in our toddler's lifetime, but we had no idea that someone as amazing as Susan could exist....
Jennifer G.
Tina B.
Hickory, NC
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
My name is Tina and I have 3 beautiful children; a boy who is 8 years old, a girl who is 10 years old and another who is 11 years old. I love children and I try to make it as fun as possible for them. I am very outgoing. I promise to take great care of your children if chosen.
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello, my name is Kelsey. I am a mother of a 4-year-old boy and an 11-month-old girl, and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. My most frequent babysitting experiences were for two different families; one with two little boys aged 1 and 3, and the other with a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy. I have also recently...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hello,
My name is Christen and I am a college graduate with a love for working with kids. I have been surrounded by children my entire life. Because of this I grew to love children and am pursuing a career as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have been playing softball since I was five years and played in college as well....
Christen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha. I am 23 years old. I went to college for my Early Childhood degree. I am now super flexible. I own a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback and I do have insurance. I have also worked at a daycare and in two kindergarten classes and I have been a nanny 4 times. I do have a background check and I am certified to work...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Morgan R.
Lenoir, NC
$12-22/hr
Hello! My name is Morgan, and I have been babysitting on my own since I was 14! Before that I was a "mommy's helper" for almost two years. I love helping you and your little ones in any way I can! I'm happy to help with anything I can around the house.
Hello! My name is Morgan and I am excited to help your family with caregiving needs! I am an occupational therapy student at Lenoir Rhyne and have experience with assisting with activities of daily living and working with children! I look forward to making your life a little easier!
I'd describe my personality as bubbly,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valdese, NC
Amanda F.
5.0
We love Amanda! She's very interactive with our daughters. We feel very blessed to have met Amanda and have her part of our family.
- Kasia J.
Alexis H.
5.0
did a great job watching my son for me! sent updates and was just overall great being with him. 10/10
- Bradley M.
Ashley D.
4.0
We hired Ashley to watch our kids while we went to a dinner. She was on time, professional, asked questions to help set our expectations. The kids had all good things to say about her. We will be using her services again in the near future.
- Andrew S.
Katelyn P.
5.0
Katie absolutely loves on the kids she is watching! My girls have labeled her their favorite babysitter! I needed her to pick up my girls from school a couple of times, and she was willing and checked in with me too. She is responsible, punctual, and so sweet too! I always think of her as my...
- Katie E.
Brittany P.
5.0
Brittany is amazing. This was my first time hiring a sitter outside of family friends. My toddler and I loved her.
- Sara T.
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How much do babysitters charge in Valdese, NC?
The average rate for Valdese, NC babysitters on Care.com is $15.67 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 Valdese, NC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Valdese, 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.