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318 babysitters are listed in Akron, OH
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Akron, OH
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emily and I come form a close knit family of five. I recently graduated with my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cleveland State University and also have a BA in Psychology from Dominican University of California. I currently work at an alternative school providing counseling services to children aged...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has watched our children on several occasions. She's reliable, responsible and very caring, plus she makes her time with the children a lot of fun. She always makes sure to follow any requests that we have, especially when the kids need to get their...
Lorraine F.
5.0
(2)
Hi families! I'm visiting my parents in Bath, OH for all of March and am in search of babysitting positions during this time. I'm an Ohio State graduate with a B. S in Fashion Merchandising. I'm working remotely for Bath & Body Works, so I have a bit of flexibility in my schedule but am mainly looking for jobs outside of the 9-5...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is so kind and took such great care of my boys. They loved spending time with her, and she kept them engaged and off screens with some fun activities. Definitely would recommend her to anyone!"
Jacob P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently only available for part time work. I have an associates degree in early childhood education and am working on a bachelors degree. My husband is in the military so there is some traveling I tend to do, but usually with plenty of notice. I love working with kids, it brings me so much joy to help them learn and grow...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"My daughter adores Brittany, in fact the whole family does. Even our half-blind, super-skeptical miniature schnauzer is happy when Brittany comes over! Brittany plays games, does crafts, built forts, reads books to my daughter. They've also designed their own...
Amy S.
5.0
(1)
I am 29 years old. I have nannied for many families over the past few years and I have also worked as an infant teacher at a daycare. The age group that I worked with at the daycare was from 0-10 mths. The age group I have worked with nannying is 0- 6years. I have nannied and babysat for a lot of the parents at the daycare I...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allie has been our two year old's nanny since the beginning of the school year. She is truly incredible and we can't imagine our life without her. Her ability to connect with B has been amazing and he has learned so much because of her hard work. She prepares...
Ciara H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 13 years of experience in being a nanny. I have cared for children from the age of 1 day to 15 years and up to 6 children at a time! I have had parenting, preschool and Early Childhood Education classes and I'm always updating my knowledge in new courses. Personally I love the Montessori, Reggio, learning by...
Ambre can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bree is wonderful! She is my go-to sitter even when I need someone last minute, she's always willing to show up for us. She also cleans my house to perfection. I recommend her to EVERYONE I know! "
Kristen P.
Denise P.
Akron, OH
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Preschool Teacher With Well Over 30+ Years Of Experience
4.4
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny and preschool teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, Sunday school teacher and more. I have my associate's degree in Child Development with well over 30+ years of experience in child care. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have always enjoyed caring and working with children of all ages in one...
Denise can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for Kindergarten. He's at the top of his class! Her specialty is taking ideas or topics of interest to the child and...
Amber L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Jennifer. I have had multiple dogs growing up and love dogs and animals in general! My dog passed away about a year ago, and I'm living in a small apartment and don't have the space or the constant free time that I would need to get another dog any time soon. However, in the free time I do have, I am a babysitter...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Aubrey and I absolutely love caring for and teaching children! Throughout my 8 years of professional child development experience, I have worked as a nanny, Montessori teacher, tutor and babysitter, working with ages newborn to 12 years. I believe children should have a wide variety of activities available to them...
Aubrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"It is clear to me that working as a nanny is a passion for Aubrey. She was with our family for 2 years, and she kept our girls happy, and safe every day. She loves working with the children, and I see this manifest in her communication skills and creative ideas for...
Tabitha J.
Isabela S.
Akron, OH
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Isabela! I absolutely love children and have had the opportunity to work with so many kids over the years as a sibling of 7, camp counselor, leader, babysitter, and more! I have had many years of experience with children, pets, housekeeping, etc. My goal is to be an example to the children in everything I do...
Isabela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Isabela is such a sweet individual. We hired her as a date night sitter for our first night away from our son and will absolutely use her again!"
Marcelina G.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and easygoing babysitter. I have worked with infants and children in school. I am also a certified nursing assistant so all your child's needs will always be met! I am willing to help with any other extra tasks such as, cleaning and cooking. I have always loved caring for other people and doing whatever...
Taijah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Taijah was responsive and good communicator. She did a great job being a sitter for my 2 yr old, very sweet and attentive. I would hire her again."
Scott W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Natalie and I graduated from the University of Akron in 2020 with my bachelors degree in social work. After graduating I began working at a Battered Women's Shelter and realized how much I enjoyed working with the children in our shelter. I am now a full time nanny to a baby girl under 1, but still have free time and...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalie was our babysitter M, W, F an entire summer. My 2 children and sometimes their cousin as well. All 3 kids always had a great time and talked about spending days swimming, playing games and cooking together. Always came home to tired kids and a clean house....
Amy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kaitlin, but you can call me Kaity. I am 31 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I have many years of experience working with children of different ages and needs. I have worked 5 years in childcare facilities and several years as a professional nanny. I love kids I have always enjoyed working...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amanda! I love caring for children (and pets). I took a babysitting training class at the American Red Cross in 2012 and have been babysitting/nannying off and on ever since. I'm currently taking online and evening classes at Stark State College working towards an Associates degree in social work. Throughout my journey...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Amanda regularly for 15-17 hours per week for couple months in spring 2019. She helped me enormously. I was satisfied with her work and care of my son. Just one time, she canceled unexpectedly due to illness, and I totally understood her- it can happen to...
Ilona P.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am an energetic person who loves working and caring for kids!! I have worked with children from infancy to early adolescence. I have had 6 years of experience working with children through babysitting and at a preschool. I love to see children's minds grow and help them along the way. I am currently completing my major...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Bella was absolutely amazing! I would give her a ten star rating if I could!! She felt like part of the family from the moment she entered the house. She was on time, engaging, just an all around sweet person to have watch our boys, ages 6yrs old and 2yrs. They...
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Allison E.
Akron, OH
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Allison! I am currently a special education teacher, but I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have experience babysitting, working at a daycare, a summer camp, teaching at public & private preschools, and as a nanny. I love getting to meet so many new families and helping ensure that their...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison has watched our 4 kids from the time our youngest was a baby. She is very interactive and assertive with the kids. They all love her and always ask when she is coming back over! She is very dependable and trustworthy!"
Sarah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm am friendly, easy to get along with, and very versatile! I have worked with newborns all the way up to end-of-life care and all age ranges in between. I have extensive training and am CPR and first aide certified. I have been caring for children since age 15! I love to get creative with our free time and do arts and...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Becca worked as a full-time nanny with my son from the time he was 6 months old (Nov. 2020) until my family and I moved out of the area when he was 14 months old (July 2021).
I simply adore Becca. She is incredibly kindhearted, patient, thoughtful, creative, and...
Lisa C.
Rachel M.
Akron, OH
$20-30/hr
5.0
(1)
Hello :)
My name is Rachel, a 28-year-old woman living in Akron, OH. I sincerely enjoy creating a happy, stress-free living environment through cleaning, organizing, completing tasks / chores with attention to detail, and would find joy in taking these responsibilities off the plate of a busy family to ensure they have time...
Rachel can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization
5.0
"I hired Rachel to do some deep cleaning in my house, cleaning which was long overdue. Rachel was a joy to deal with. She was very communicative, prompt, friendly, and very meticulous. If you want a job done right, hire Rachel!"
Christopher S.
Josephine R.
Akron, OH
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional, licensed babysitter babysitting/nannying full time while I go to school online. I am extremely active and love to take the kids outside to go for walks or hang out at the park. I am also a huge fan of arts and crafts, or just snuggling up to watch a movie before bed. I love to help with homework, and to...
Josephine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I recently hired Josephine to watch my 7 and 11 year old for an evening. She was great at communicating with me prior to the event. The kids liked her and we hope to hire her again in the future!"
Amy R.
Savannah M.
Akron, OH
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since 12 years old, and professionally babysitting since the age of 16. I am the oldest of 7 siblings. I love being around children, and they seem to love being around me! I am a very organized person and love to clean! I have cared for children ages newborn- school age. I am available from 6 am- 6 p.m.
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing with children, always fun and happy and a great caretaker. My choice for a babysitter every time."
Tim E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been assisting with babysitting with my mom and sisters since I myself was a child (around 8 years old, and I am 25 now), and have 4 years of direct independent experience. I have cared for up to four children independently, and up to 7 with the help of a second adult.
I am open to assisting with homework/schoolwork,...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She is absolutely incredible, and our kids loved her! Punctual, bright, and willing, and would 100% hire her again or recommend her to anyone! Thanks for Being awesome!"
Cody H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Akron, OH
Emily L.
5.0
Emily has watched our children on several occasions. She's reliable, responsible and very caring, plus she makes her time with the children a lot of fun. She always makes sure to follow any requests that we have, especially when the kids need to get their homework done or need to be in bed by a...
- Lorraine F.
Caroline C.
5.0
Caroline is so kind and took such great care of my boys. They loved spending time with her, and she kept them engaged and off screens with some fun activities. Definitely would recommend her to anyone!
- Jacob P.
Brittany L.
5.0
Brittany was incredible with our son, was super communicative, timely, and just all around amazing. From the first time she came to the house our son was drawn to her and they always seemed to have fun together. We have nothing but positive things to say about her!
- Sarah T.
Alexandra D.
5.0
Allie has been our two year old's nanny since the beginning of the school year. She is truly incredible and we can't imagine our life without her. Her ability to connect with B has been amazing and he has learned so much because of her hard work. She prepares amazing meals, has an organized routine,...
- Ciara H.
Ambre K.
5.0
I hired Bree as I was in town and needed a nanny for the week and she was FANTASTIC. My 2 year old had a blast with her and I had no worries at all. The house was even more clean when I came home than when I left. If I was here permanently, I'd have her work for me full time.
- Brittany L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Akron, OH:
How can I find a Akron babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Akron, OH 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 318 babysitters in Akron, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. 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 Akron, OH?
The average rate for Akron, OH babysitters on Care.com is $15.25 per hour as of April 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 Akron, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Akron, OH 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 Akron, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Akron, OH are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 318 listed babysitters.