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570 child care in Charleston · most families pay $19–$25/hr

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Rates last updated August 2026
Emma K. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Emma

Charleston, SC
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Im Emma, im 17 years old and I would love to start babysitting to start my path in working with kids!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Natalie B. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Natalie

Charleston, SC
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Natalie, I’m from the Charleston area. I’m a caregiver looking for a full time job. I’m energetic and love caring for kids.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Lauren V. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Lauren

Charleston, SC
$15/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I am newly married and just moved to Charleston! I have a bachelors degree in communication sciences and disorders and will start pursuing a Masters in Speech Pathology online in the summer. I have worked with children with ages ranging for infancy to middle school age. I love working with children and helping them grow and develop!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Darius H. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Darius

Charleston, SC
$18/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My Darius, I’m currently a college student working towards a nursing degree. I also work well with kids.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Daija H. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Daija

Charleston, SC
$12/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a fun and loving person. I am a college student who needs some extra money and loves kids and is willing to help out . I have two special needs siblings , both diagnosed with autism. I have gained many skills by helping out with them . Patience and flexibility being the top two. For the past few years I have worked as a babysitter and caregiver. I adore spending time with children's and helping them grow but making sure they are safe and happy as well .

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Mary Kate R. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Mary Kate

Charleston, SC
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Mary Kate and I am a Master's student at MUSC and I would love to look after your kids on weekends!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Aniver S. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Aniver

Charleston, SC
$25/hr
Full-time
9 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jordan F. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Jordan

Charleston, SC
$35/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

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Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Lauren E. - Seeking Work in Charleston

Nanny Lauren

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

Have experience working with

Infants
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

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Charleston Charleston. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

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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