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MaryAnn M. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny MaryAnn

Charleston, SC
$25/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am a PICU nurse at MUSC. I love working with kids and have done a lot of babysitting in the past! I love pets, being outside, and doing lots of crafts!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Laura M. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Laura

Charleston, SC
$20/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Laura, i am 19 years old and i have been taking a year off from school to work. I was a nanny of a 15 month old for 5 months and now i am a waitress. I am looking for another nannying position for this summer or in the fall! I am very outgoing, i love children, i am flexible and reliable. I have tons of experience babysitting since i was about 15! I am open to being a traveling and live in nanny as well.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Olivia L. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Olivia

Charleston, SC
$15/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Liv, I am a sophomore at the College of Charleston. I am originally from Michigan and come from a big family with lots of siblings and cousins I have looked after since I was young. I started babysitting nonfamily members in the seventh grade and have been babysitting steadily ever since. Last summer, I was a full-time nanny for 3 children ages 5, 8, and 10. I am looking for a part-time nanny position this summer in downtown Charleston.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Lauren P. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Lauren

Charleston, SC
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

HI! My name is Lauren Peterson! I recently moved to the Charleston area after graduating with a B.A. in Psychology. I've been working in childcare for about two years. I love being active. I also love bringing a positive learning experience to children. I've worked with kids ranging from ages 8 Months-4 years old. I love coming up with activities that gets kids moving and thinking!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alene K. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Alene

Charleston, SC
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I come from a big family where I am the oldest female niece so I was always the go to for babysitting. From there I got my first nanny job at age 13. I went on to nanny for many years working with several families. I’ve always had a passion for working with children. In high school I took a class requiring me to run a daycare and got certified in early childhood development. I also took teacher cadet and working as a teaching assistant in for the elementary school special needs classrooms. I took a brief break from nannying after having my daughter and worked at MUSC In the meantime but now that my daughter is in preschool I would love to get back into nannying.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alexa B. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Alexa

Charleston, SC
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a student at the University of Alabama looking to nanny during this summer while I’m living in Charleston!!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Reese M. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Reese

Charleston, SC
$13/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello everyone my name is Reese! I am 19 years old and have worked as a professional nanny for 4 years! I’m getting my associates in communication and media online. I’m a very active and creative person. I love to arts and crafts and I love being outside. I have 3 siblings an older sister, a 6 yr old little brother, and a 3 yr old little sister who I am very close with. They were and are the whole reason on how I found my passion in being a nanny!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hanna R. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Hanna

Charleston, SC
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love babysitting, I’ve babysat for kids 9 months-11 years of age and I have always enjoyed it. I am 17, 18 in October and I have babysat since I was 13. I have my drivers license and can help out in anyways needed.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Leah G. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Leah

Charleston, SC
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Leah I am a sophomore in college. I love being with kids and I am super energetic person. I have been babysitting since I was 15, and worked at my church nursery. I am CPR certified.

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 Charleston, SC?

The average cost of a child care provider in Charleston, SC is $21.74 per hour. Most Charleston families on Nanny Lane pay $19 to $25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Charleston, SC

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Charleston, SC

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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