Date night care
Date-night babysitting for dinner, a celebration, or a little time for yourselves. Your little ones get an evening of warm, attentive care.
Evenings by arrangementDate nightsOccasional careBackup care
Surella’s Childcare
Childcare,with heart.
Personal care. Real connection.Room to play. Space to grow.
Meet the person behind the care.Get to know Surella ↓
Childcare and babysitting near Smithfield and Raleigh
Looking for a bilingual babysitter in Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Garner, or Raleigh? Surella brings more than 17 years of experience to date-night babysitting, occasional child care, and backup care. Care is available by arrangement; include your town and schedule when you get in touch.
Ask about childcare in your areaBabysitting for the moments you need a hand.
For the plans you look forward to, and the days that don’t quite go to plan.
Occasional & backup
A school closure, an appointment, or a gap in your usual routine. Support for the days your family needs an extra pair of hands.
Subject to availabilityBilingual connection
English and Spanish woven into play, conversation, and everyday moments. A natural way to connect with your child.
Part of a personal approach to careHi, I’m Surella.
An educator’s experience.
A personal connection with your family.
I bring more than 17 years of experience supporting children, families, and early childhood programs. My background includes coaching educators to improve learning environments, supporting students in special education, and operating a licensed family childcare program for military families.
I care for infants and children through age 5 in their family’s home, in English and Spanish. Thoughtful care starts with getting to know your child: their routines, their interests, and the little things that help them feel comfortable. My experience includes supporting students with autism and ADHD and using positive behavior support strategies.
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies — Walden University · In progress
Early childhood
experienceFamily-centered
approachBilingual
English / Spanish
experienceFamily-centered
approachBilingual
English / Spanish
Pediatric CPR & first aidNC childcare background check cleared
Training & certifications
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Completed: September 9, 2025
Valid until: September 9, 2027
Infant safe sleep and SIDS risk reduction training (ITS-SIDS)
Recognizing and Responding to Suspected Child Maltreatment
Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina · 2-hour online course
Completed: August 25, 2026
CPI safety and de-escalation training
Learning environments and teacher-child interactions
ECERS · ITERS · FCCERS · Pre-K CLASS
NC childcare background check cleared
Documentation available upon request.
Training documentation is available upon request.
Looking forward to meeting your family.
Small details. A big difference.
Your routines matter.
We’ll talk about your child’s day, familiar comforts, and family preferences before care begins.
Play has a purpose.
Stories, creativity, and everyday discoveries make space for children to learn while being themselves.
Connection comes first.
Care begins with a conversation, so we can understand what your family needs and whether we’re a good fit.
A few things you
might be wondering.
Finding the right care is personal.
Let’s make the first step a little easier.
What areas do you serve?
I offer childcare and babysitting for families in and around Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Garner, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Share your town, preferred dates, and care needs so we can confirm travel and availability.
What ages do you care for, and where?
I provide care for infants and children through age 5 in your family’s home. We’ll discuss your child’s routines and care needs before confirming a booking.
Can you provide references?
Yes, references from my work with children and families are available upon request.
How do I arrange care?
Start with your preferred date, town, and the type of care you need. We’ll discuss your family’s needs, availability, and details before confirming any care.
What are your rates?
Rates will be discussed before a booking is confirmed, based on the care you need. Pricing is not listed on this first version of the site.
Can you speak Spanish with my child?
Yes. I offer care in both English and Spanish. We can talk about your family’s language preferences and how you’d like Spanish included.
What should we discuss before booking?
We’ll go over routines, care expectations, scheduling, payment, and cancellation arrangements before confirming care.
Tell me a little
about your family.
A date night on the calendar? A little extra support? Let’s start with what you have in mind.
Please share only general details here. No exact home address or sensitive information about your child is needed.
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