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Laura L. says "Kelly is an amazing child care provider!!! She cares for children like they are her own. She watched both my children who are now 13 and 16 from birth...
Experienced Nanny & Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare And Elder Care Expertise
Akron, OH
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Brandi M. says "Jenna was a great temporary nanny for us. She was on time each day. Helped make dinner and keep the house picked up. She also gave me a great overview at...
Margaret H. says "Marie is truly passionate about her work and takes responsibilities very seriously. She's someone you can truly count on and will provide top-notch...
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Care Member says "Angela was amazing! We needed help on short notice and she came and was amazing with our four month old! Would absolutely recommend her and we’ll be...
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Amber L. says "Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for...
Care Member says "Timely, responsive, easy to communicate with. She sent us updates and communicated out of ordinary events (internet outage due to storm) not letting...
Care Member says "If is could give Aurora ten stars i would!!! Aurora is great she made my son feel so comfortable. She has great communication skills and so much...
Care Member says "Jaquelyn has been caring for my son for a year and half and she has been an absolute god send to our family. She was incredibly flexible to work with...
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Eric M. says "Liz did a great job for us in every aspect. She was great with helping on the chores as well as getting along and watching our four kids. Would definitely...
Care Member says "5 starts isn’t enough for sadie as a care giver! If you are unable to be with your kid(s) she is the next best option. Finding child care is hard and...
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Gretchen K. says "Aubrey was with our family for 15 months, caring for our daughter as a full-time nanny from 6 months to 21 months. I cannot recommend her highly enough....
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Ellen D. says "April was there when I needed someone last minute to babysit early in the morning and take my kids to school. The kids liked her and she was also...
Marcelina G. says "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!"
Care Member says "Taylor prompt, she was very interactive with my daughter and overall it was a very pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend her!"
Care Member says "Mayra was a true blessing for our family! She watched my 2 and 4 year old during the school year - they quickly connected & had a huge bond. Mayra spent...
Child care centers in Akron, OH
Noble Preparatory Academy Early Learning Center Llc
716 Rhodes Ave Akron, OH
Precious Moments learning center
1490 S Arlington St Akron, OH
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344 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6
Recent child care reviews from local parents in Akron, OH
Child Care Providers in Akron, OH are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews of the 344 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Akron, OH
How much is child care near me in Akron, OH?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Akron, OH?
Care.com currently has 261 child care providers near you in Akron, OH. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Akron, OH and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Akron, OH that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Akron, OH child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Akron, OH, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Akron, OH and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Akron, OH in July, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
