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Rates last updated August 2026
Kim C. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Kim

Fort Smith, AR
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Mimi of 3 grand babies, retired accountant.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Deela F. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Deela

Fort Smith, AR
$13/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello!! My name is Deela Firestine. I am 18 years old and just recently graduated from Muldrow High School. I have always loved working with kids and have plenty of experience from my 10 neices and nephews! I would love to work with your family!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Payton L. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Payton

Fort Smith, AR
$12.95/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! my name is Payton Lewis, I am a 19-year-old stay at home mom to a 14-month-old baby boy. I am currently looking for sitter or nanny jobs, since I stay home my schedule is pretty much completely open and flexible ! we live in a very clean, smoke free, bug free home in Fort Smith. we do have 1 Chihuahua that does amazing with kids. We have a bounce house, a ball pit, and all kinds of other toys, our home is basically a play ground. I have a vehicle and could help provide transportation, meals, snacks, and could help with homework if needed ! I have experience with all age children and would love to watch your littles for you ! We are so excited to meet you and hope that we can help with child care !

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Kaitlyn C. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Kaitlyn

Fort Smith, AR
$11/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am 18 and an aunt of 11! I would love to take care of your sweet babies!!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Anna K. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Anna

Fort Smith, AR
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Anna Kieffer. I am in my second year of college as a psychology major. I absolutely love kids, and am hoping to go to school for pediatric occupational therapy. I’d love to hang out with and take care of your kiddos! Feel free to message me:)

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Zoie D. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Zoie

Fort Smith, AR
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Im 18 i have been baby sitting since i was 14

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Krista C. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Krista

Fort Smith, AR
$11/hr
Part-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Krista Chancellor. I have a lot of experience with watching kids. I’ve worked at an in-home daycare, babysat, nannied, and have volunteered in my church’s nursery. I love building long lasting relationships with children and their families. I’m a very clean, fun, and reliable person. I have plenty of references if needed!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Wendy D. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Wendy

Fort Smith, AR
$11/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Wendy and I’ve baby sat my brother for the most part while growing up. I’ve also had babysitting jobs every now and then with family and friends children and they seem to love me!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Laranda S. - Seeking Work in Fort Smith

Nanny Laranda

Fort Smith, AR
$95/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is laranda I have 2 kids my self my son is 14 an my dughter is 6... Im am a stay at home mom an i love it kids are my life

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Fort Smith, AR?

The average cost of a child care provider in Fort Smith, AR is $15.42 per hour. Most Fort Smith families on Nanny Lane pay $14.25 to $16.00/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Fort Smith, AR

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Fort Smith, AR

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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