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297 babysitters are listed in Knoxville, TN
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Knoxville, TN
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Savannah! I'm looking to be a babysitter to take the pressure off the parents! I am one of seven children in my family so I am great with younger and older children! I would love to meet an amazing family and take some stress off their hands, as well as make a child's day! I am very reliable, trustworthy, outgoing, and...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has helped me in many ways with children and pets! She is very reliable, joyful, and just great to have around the kids!"
Allison L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with babysitting have had a bunch of different jobs with families. I have been a live in nanny for 3 months taking care of meals, daily chores, watching the kids, helping with homework and picking them up and taking them to school! I'm addition I have spent the past year as a nanny for a little girl...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah was prompt, communicative, playful, vigilant, and kind. Everything we could want in a nanny/babysitter! My five year old had such a good time with Sarah. We’d definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello there. I am a 26-year-old college graduate. I have babysat many kids, whose ages range from newborn to 12. I have been a nanny to several children, including a 4-month-old baby, and 1-year-old twins. I also have experience coaching sports and I have also been a camp counselor and after school counselor, working with kids...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is an incredible tutor, babysitter, and pet sitter/house sitter. My son was failing all of his high school classes, and she got him making all A's in no time. She babysat him when he was young and has always been so dependable, kind and supportive. She comes...
Lauren P.
5.0
(4)
Hello :) My name is Kelly, and it would be an honor to work for you and your family!! I am a very caring person by nature and am gentle as well as understanding/empathetic. It means the world to me that each child gets the care and attention they deserve, and that they are in a safe and positive environment. I work as a...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing with kids, and so sweet! Kelly would definitely be a great addition to anyones Care team she’s always on time and is overall a awesome caregiver. I would definitely recommend her "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kenzie. I'm 31 years old and I adore working with children. I have experience in babysitting, nannying and teaching. I worked as an Art Teacher for children ranging from 4-12yr olds.
Over the last years, I've nannied for a couple different families with kiddos ranging from 6mo -12 yrs old and I absolutely love...
Kenzie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mackenzie worked for us for years as our Children's Fine Art teacher, for our 4-7 and 8-12 age groups.
I will say that I have seen very few people have as much patience and kindness when working with children, especially with a full, and often chaotic,...
Bryan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved looking after children and finding ways to make caretaking time fun for them! I love to cook, cleaning and housework comes very naturally to me. I also love to introduce children to interactive crafts and creative activities that are engaging and give them an opportunity to express themselves as I did when I...
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We love Ivy! She watches our 1 and 5 year old a couple times a month and my children absolutely adore her. She's great with the kids and our crazy Jack Russell terrier too. She is always on time and is a great communicator, she's always keeping us informed with how...
Brad V.
Elise P.
Knoxville, TN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(17)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I prefer to be messaged directly rather than being sent a booking request, if possible!
I have experience with all age groups, including infants. I think what sets me apart from others is that I'm truly looking to develop a bond with the children I'm looking after. I try my best to really listen to children and guide...
Elise can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Could not say enough good things about Elise! She's been my son's nanny for over a year now and he and our entire family love her! She is kind, patient, creative and loving! She gives my son her undivided attention each day and I truly don't know what we would do...
Danielle N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Since high school, I have been caring for children. I spent several years volunteering at a yearly daycare opportunity through my school as well as volunteering at a Vacation Bible School. I have also taken some classes on child care and development, including training in SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). I have worked at a...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"My wife and my kid love her. She comes 5 minutes before the appointment which makes it great to "handover". She gave my wife and my kid a ride to the hospital when he had an appointment."
Hussain R.
Alexandra A.
Knoxville, TN
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking For Full-Time Summer Position! Reliable Nanny/sitter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience part time babysitting and nannying for over 7 years now. I have lots of experience with children from 3 months to 15 years! I am quite an active person, I love to be outside, enjoy playing games, and watching movies. I am currently a new college graduate from the Univ of Tennessee as I just got my...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alex was a fantastic caretaker for my kids. She picked them both up from two different schools every day, brought them to my house and kept them entertained until i came home from work. She is reliable, caring, and personable and I would hire beer again in an...
Alex D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy! I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for working with kiddos. I have personal and professional experience with kids with special needs. I grew up in a family with a sister with severe disabilities; diagnosed with autism, intellectual disabilities, and epilepsy. I also have experience working...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy was our summer nanny for our two girls, ages 6 and 8. She was punctual and dependable, patient with the girls and always up for an adventure with them - the pool, the library, the playground, movies or bowling - you name it! She followed our instructions...
Amanda C.
Shonesty R.
Knoxville, TN
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shonesty, I am 24 years old and have always had a passion for working with children. I'm new to Knoxville and looking for a family to care for. Before moving to Knoxville I was a full time nanny and part time babysitter to several amazing families in Northern Virginia. I come from a quite big family, with over 30...
Shonesty can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shonesty was amazing! We loved having her as our babysitter and would definitely hire her again and again and again!"
Scott T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I'm looking for part time nannying jobs! In May, I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Child and Family Studies. I love kids and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I'm a fun babysitter and love the kids I watch like they're my own family. In the past, I have built...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has been coming to stay with my girls (almost) weekly for a couple months now and they have taken to her like a big sister. She is always very communicative and punctual. I would recommend her to any family needing someone they can trust with their children....
Becky F.
Lisa A.
Knoxville, TN
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Lisa.
I am 46-year-old non-smoker, with over 35 years experience in various capacities and with an early childhood and elementary education background. My experience is with newborns up to teens, with and without disabilities, in home and also daycare settings, as well as hotels! I have volunteered in my church...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa is a genuinely wonderful person! She truly cares for everyone around her. You will not be disappointed and I'm certain by the end of the day you'll get to call her your friend! "
Care member
Marina K.
Knoxville, TN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children to grow, learn, and explore. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to connect with children and...
Marina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
3.0
"After an initial discussion, Marina seemed very nice and we seemed like we could be a good match. However, after scheduling a introduction meeting, she never showed up and stopped responding to messages without any notice or reasoning."
Justin N.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am currently a student at UTK looking to get back into babysitting over the summer! I babysat two young girls for two years in high school, and I absolutely loved it! I have also worked in camps for kids. I love working with kids because they're so lively and find ways to brighten my day! I would describe myself as...
5.0
"We have loved having Madeleine come to watch our two preschoolers! She is so energetic and positive and our kids just adore her. "
Jill M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isabella. Im a second grade teacher and I have more than 3000 hours of certified child care. I have worked at summer camps with ages 8-12 and really love being around children and helping them to learn and grow. I was a nanny in Denver for about 4 years for 3 different families and did occasional babysitting for...
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Isabella took great care of our baby boy. Our schedule was all over the place and she was great at being flexible with that."
Caitlyn T.
Emylee C.
Knoxville, TN
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emylee . I am 20yr old student in nursing at the University of West Florida, I just moved up here looking for a babysitting position while I continue school! I currently hold my CPR certification and patient care certification. A bit about me as a person I am very loving, caring, hyper, and outgoing. I was...
Emylee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Emylee is a sweet natured, caring and positive caregiver. She brings joy to our home and my children love her! Working from home, I wanted someone who could entertain and care for my children and Emylee is always giving them attention and playing with them. We're...
Richard T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tia and I am from Rantoul, Illinois. However, I have worked at multiple summer camps as a camp counselor. I have planned and executed many activities for children of all ages. I am in law school currently and have many years of babysitting experience!
Tianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tia has been with my family for over a year now and we are so thankful to have her. Our little one loves her and she is always punctual and communicates clearly about scheduling, and any needs!"
Kirsten T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as loving, positive, and spunky. I like working with kids because I have a passion for caring. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old (newborn to teen, 1-7 children). I remember buying the babysitter book from target!
Neonatal ICU @ETCH, UPMC Children's Hospital Graduate, Arizona State...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendra has had young family members and pets her whole life that have depended on her for care. She loves the responsibility of the job and the interaction she gets out of it. She does not shy away from being active and will always be ready stay engaged."
Brooke N.
Kaitlyn M.
Knoxville, TN
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kaitlyn and I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting regularly since I was 14 years old and am the oldest of 3 girls. I am CPR and first aid certified and have my card to show. I have even worked in day cares in the past. I have many references and I am also a mother to my 15-month-old son, Lucas!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Knoxville, TN
Savannah L.
5.0
She has helped me in many ways with children and pets! She is very reliable, joyful, and just great to have around the kids!
- Allison L.
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah was prompt, communicative, playful, vigilant, and kind. Everything we could want in a nanny/babysitter! My five year old had such a good time with Sarah. We’d definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Emma N.
5.0
She is an incredible tutor, babysitter, and pet sitter/house sitter. My son was failing all of his high school classes, and she got him making all A's in no time. She babysat him when he was young and has always been so dependable, kind and supportive. She comes from an amazing family and always...
- Lauren P.
Kelly H.
5.0
She is amazing with kids, and so sweet! Kelly would definitely be a great addition to anyones Care team she’s always on time and is overall a awesome caregiver. I would definitely recommend her
- Care member
Kenzie C.
5.0
Mackenzie worked for us for years as our Children's Fine Art teacher, for our 4-7 and 8-12 age groups.
I will say that I have seen very few people have as much patience and kindness when working with children, especially with a full, and often chaotic, classroom at all times.
She even...
- Bryan S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Knoxville, TN:
How can I find a Knoxville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Knoxville, TN 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 298 babysitters in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN?
The average rate for Knoxville, TN babysitters on Care.com is $15.97 per hour as of October 2024. 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 Knoxville, TN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Knoxville, TN through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Knoxville, TN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Knoxville, TN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 105 reviews of the 297 listed babysitters.