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189 nannies are listed in Durham, NC
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Durham, NC
Dakota C.
Durham, NC
$25-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an upbeat, creative, outdoorsy person who has 10 years of experience caring for children from infants to teenagers. I have been a nanny for four different families over the years. I have cared for 3 children with physical and mental disabilities who had medical needs. My current families youngest will go to school in...
Dakota can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Dakota and while it wasn't a perfect fit for our situation, another family would be lucky to have her. She was both punctual and professional and consistently had great communication. I'd definitely recommend her as a candidate."
Patrick S.
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Sadie, and I have seven years of experience babysitting and nannying. I love kids and am very down-to-earth and responsible. I am comfortable with any age! I am happy to help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I like to be outside and try to keep screen time to a minimum. I am very crafty and...
Sadie E can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dependable, on time, honest, and she is great with children and people! "
Care member
Samoine S.
Durham, NC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samoine and I have 5+ years experience in child care. I have worked in daycares as a infant and toddler teacher. I have been a nanny for multiple families and I have lot of experience dealing with multiple children at once. I love children, I love teaching them new things and I love to see them grow as a person. I am...
Samoine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samoine was a nanny to our 3 and 8 year olds for about 10 months. She was so patient, kind, and warm with the kids. Our youngest spent the most time with her since our oldest was doing remote school. She kept him busy and happy, they played board games and learned...
Erica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently working in a Preschool as a floating teacher. This position gives me time to cultivate learning environments for children ages 0-5. I love hanging out with kids and watching them grow. We laugh, play, and explore all day. I am also passionate about safety and like to keep a close eye on kiddos while we are...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mack is incredible with our daughter, who is 3 and is experiencing ALL the feels ALL the time. Mack is kind, patient, and laid back and brings a calm energy to our home when they watch our daughter. Mack is always on time, flexible, and dependable. Would 100%...
Addie C.
Chanell D.
Durham, NC
$26/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.5
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy teaching kids how to be creative with arts and crafts while learning and taking part in outdoor activities to promote physical health. Helping them build self-esteem and be an emotional support system. Providing general guidance and a proper example. Ensuring the well-being and safety of kids at all times! I've worked...
Chanell can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chanell was awesome. Made my 1.5 year old feel at ease and supported-he couldn't have cared less that we were going to work when "Nell" was there. She consistently worked with him to help develop language, a sense of numeracy, etc. as well as finding new, fun ways...
Austin D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the childcare and educational field for about 9 years. I have always had a passion for children and enjoy teaching them new skills and watching them grow. The majority of my career has been around specifically toddlers and infants but I enjoy all ages. My profession includes working at Preschools and Nannying....
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We loved having Jennifer care for our 18 month old son. She was attentive, reliable, caring, and kind. Would highly recommend her!!"
Shilpa I.
Kendria C.
Durham, NC
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I Am Kendria C. I Am Also A Certified Nursing Assistant.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kendria and my passion is to care for kids! I am fun, loving, and dependable! I also love to sing! I am 30 and have 6 years of infant experience as I worked on the mother/baby unit at the hospital as a nursing assistant. I have over 10 years of childcare experience of all ages. From babysitting/nannying since the...
Kendria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendria watched my 9 month old daughter and was very sweet and loving with her. Also, Kendria was wonderful company to have in the home and I really enjoyed hanging out! I recommend Kendria to a family who is seeking a kind, patient, and doting caretaker. :)"
Amanda Z.
Briauna B.
Durham, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 25 years old. I have extensive experience in childcare with a passion for nurturing and educating young children. I have experience as a Lead Teacher in a daycare setting, experience as a Behavior Technician working with children aged 2-8, and 10+ years of babysitting/ nannying children of all ages and multiple at a time!...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Briauna is very outgoing and engaging! She is wonderful with every child she meets. She truly is an amazing babysitter and person."
Pepper B.
Rebekah M.
Durham, NC
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a NC native and mother to an amazing little girl(5yo). I have been a professional nanny since 2016 and have over 18 years of experience working with children. I am also lucky enough to have 7 nieces and nephews many of whom I have cared for as well. Some of my favorite activities include crafty things, painting, puzzles,...
Rebekah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It has been wonderful working with Beka. She has taken care of my two little ones (age 4 and almost 2) for almost a year. She has years of experience, which is obvious in how she manages her duties. She is very responsible and able to improvise in situations that...
Cherec M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sandrine, nice to meet you. I am excited to watch/ care for your babies. I worked at a daycare for 2 years working mostly with school age kids, but also toddlers and infants.
I am outgoing and a people person. I love kids and I am a natural at entertaining them, there is never a dull moment with me. In addition...
Sandrine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sandrine cared for our son for a year from ages 1 to 2. I'd recommend her to anyone as she is caring, firm when needed, and always kind and reasonable. She brought fun ideas for activities which she did with our son regularly from crafts to baking simple things...
Sara E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm currently available as an occasional weekend or evening sitter. I've been a full time nanny for 5 years, working with children and youth ranging in age from newborns to high schoolers. I'm CPR and first aid certified, and I have an associates degree from Durham Technical Community College in early...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lizzie was very punctual and very attentive to our 1.5 year old. She took direction very well. When our daughter would have typical toddler temper tantrums, she was very patient in resolving and distracting."
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hey! I'm Kalysta.
I recently moved to Durham for school, I am a Master's candidate at Duke and a JD candidate at the UNC School of Law.
I have worked for the past three years as a caregiver for a girl with special needs. I am also a certified Guardian Ad Litem with 3 years of experience representing children in the foster...
Kalysta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"I hired Kalysta to babysit my daughter (12 year's old at the time) multiple times.
Daughter adored her and she adored my daughter. Kalysta is imaginative and quick when it come to coming up with fun activities and 'play-time'. She was also great with homework...
Helena R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Megan and I am passionate about teaching. I graduated from Cornerstone University with a Bachelors in Education, and went straight to teaching.
I have taught in K, 1 and 2, both public and private schools. After seven years of teaching, I decided to leave the classroom and help individualize student learning-through...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The BEST teacher and person to have around your children. Highly recommend her!"
Tory K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I officially started working with children in 1997 at Plaster and Pottery in NYC hosting birthday parties for children as well as drop off times. I had my own child in 2001 and a few other jobs in between more business management related. I began working for Gymboree Play and Music 2005 and quickly became assistant manager...
Teja can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Teja! She babysits for our 3 month old son and we love her as much as he does. She has a gentle demeanor and tons of experience with infants. She is trustworthy, kind, and we really like chatting with her, too! We would have loved to have hired her as a...
Elissa M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Andrea, I am a social communicator and I am also a nanny. To be honest, I really enjoy spending time with children, I love understanding them and knowing what they like to do. I have experience with all ages, because I started working with kids more than six years ago, when I knew that in my free time I could...
5.0
"Andrea was great! Very kind and a great communicator. We would definitely hire her to watch our girls again. "
Care member
Updated bio:
I live in Knightdale, NC, and am looking for date night nannying/anytime after 5 on the weekdays.
Brooklyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4+ years of experience babysitting. Jobs have included as need, recurring babysitting, driving to school and back and nannying. I have experience with pets and kids of all ages.
Annika can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hi, my name is Ana! I'm 24 years old. I have about nine years of paid experience. I worked at a daycare for 3. 5 years in California before becoming a full-time nanny. I worked as a full-time, live-in nanny in Orlando, FL for 3. 5 years. Currently, I still live in Orlando and work as a part-time nanny for two boys (10 and 5) and...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 15+ years. In the past, I created so many amazing relationships with the families have I nannied for and felt as though those families were more like family to me! I'm truly looking to find that again. I am a non-smoker and come from a non-smoking household and pet free home. I have...
Korina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a patient and compassionate professional Nanny with over 12 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing nurturing and supportive care for children. Originally from Brazil, I moved to the U. S. in 2019 to work as a Live-in Nanny. I am fluent in Portuguese and have a clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and a passion...
Thais can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Durham, NC
Dakota C.
5.0
Dakota has been our family’s nanny for the past year. She’s cared for my son full-time and my daughter after school. We’ve found her to be reliable, responsible, patient, engaging, and kind. The kids love her and look forward to seeing her. She’s arranged plenty of outings to the library, museum,...
- Care member
Sadie E H.
5.0
Sadie truly is incredible with kids! She treats them with the upmost respect and care. She is creative and fun and totally hands on!
- Care member
Samoine S.
5.0
Samoine was a nanny to our 3 and 8 year olds for about 10 months. She was so patient, kind, and warm with the kids. Our youngest spent the most time with her since our oldest was doing remote school. She kept him busy and happy, they played board games and learned letters and numbers, did art...
- Erica S.
Mackenzie K.
5.0
Mack is incredible with our daughter, who is 3 and is experiencing ALL the feels ALL the time. Mack is kind, patient, and laid back and brings a calm energy to our home when they watch our daughter. Mack is always on time, flexible, and dependable. Would 100% recommend.
- Addie C.
Chanell D.
5.0
Chanell was awesome. Made my 1.5 year old feel at ease and supported-he couldn't have cared less that we were going to work when "Nell" was there. She consistently worked with him to help develop language, a sense of numeracy, etc. as well as finding new, fun ways to help him work on his motor...
- Austin D.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Durham, NC
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Durham, NC?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Durham, NC is as of is $20.37 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Durham, NC?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 189 in Durham, NC. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Durham, NC?
You can find different nanny services in Durham through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Durham, NC with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Durham, NC nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Durham, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 242 reviews of the 189 listed nannies.