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756 babysitters are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Kansas City, MO
Morgan B.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I started working with kids when I was 12.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family
One thing you should know about me is I'm very patient with children
5.0
"Morgan has babysat for both my mother and I doing an excellent job of maintaining safety while also providing a fun/light environment for my sibling and my child. I love her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a 49 yr old mother of five, with just one child still living at home. I have been a stay-at-home, homeschooling mother for the past 26 years. I am looking for part time work to help with college expenses. Previously I have done respite care for families with disabled children and elder care. I love people and have excellent...
Sharon can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"I have known Sheri for nearly 20 years as a friend. When my Mom needed more care, we hired Sheri. She is trustworthy, hardworking, caring, attentive, kind and personal. She loves people and brings a very cheerful, positive attitude and is reliable. She treated...
Kathy B.
Julie B.
Kansas City, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside and watch them learn while they play. I have two teenage boys that are needing less of my time so I thought it would be fun to have younger children in the house again. Experience wise, besides raising my boys, I currently enjoy watching family members's...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julie was so sweet to my Mom and us! We really appreciated her coming last minute and just making sure my Mom was so well cared for that evening. "
Care member
Maria M.
Kansas City, MO
$21-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began working with children in 2014 volunteering in my church's nursery. Since then I have gone on to work in many daycares. I have taken many child safety and child development classes and have learned so much about the beautiful developing young mind. I have a passion for teaching children how to learn and grow, especially...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria watched our infant for about 3 months and was wonderful. She was always 10 minutes early, willing to stay late, and never missed a day! Would definitely hire again!"
Jeff M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gracie!! I have a passion for working with children! I have a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas.
I have cared for children from 5 months old to 10 years of age! I have classroom experience as a student teacher in a 2nd grade classroom and as a student teacher in a 4th grade classroom....
Gracie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Gracie has been an absolute blessing to our family. She is always on time and incredibly flexible. When she is with our kids, she is 100% present. She is sweet, loving and keeps them engaged and happy! I cannot recommend her enough!"
David S.
Jordana H.
Kansas City, MO
$33/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a fun person to be around love to have a good time and want to make kids happy! I am staring college august 11 and I am wanting a steady income and a low paced job
5.0
"We love Jordana! She’s amazing with kids. My kids felt comfortable with her right away, and my 3 yo son has major separation anxiety. She immediately knew what to do alleviate his anxiety. Jordana is from a large family, so her experience taking care of her own...
Care member
Cidalia E.
Kansas City, MO
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First, I love children. I came from a lovely family. I used to care for my sisters to help my mother. I also have two daughters. They are the world to me. Thank you.
Cidalia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cidalia has been great to work with as well as her niece Beatriz that works with her! I am very happy with their service and will continue to use them! I trust and would definitely recommend either of them! Thank you for helping me find a great housekeeper...
Tara H.
Payton C.
Kansas City, MO
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother to 3 children ages 11, 8, and 5. I was a stay at home mom for 8 years and returned to work as an infant and toddler teacher at a private school. Clean background, fingerprinting, and CPR/First aid certified. I have experience with special needs/autism. I also have catering experience and food handlers card so can...
5.0
"The kids had fun. Played with playdough and board games. Happy and at ease both when we left and came back. "
Melissa T.
Mary G.
Kansas City, MO
$40-60/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have advanced degrees in piano and music theory (almost finished with my doctorate degree) and I currently maintain a private piano studio of 14 students. I have about 8 years of teaching experience now, love teaching students of all ages and abilities.
5.0
"Mary has been doing weekly piano lessons with our 3 kids (6, 7, 9) for the last year. She is a wonderful person, great pianist and amazing with children! She goes above and beyond, she even organized a recital at a piano showroom for the children and baked cookies...
Molly O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sarah.
I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Sarah to nanny for our two kids (age 4 & 7) during Covid this summer. Sarah was reliable, and was a great resource with her Education background. Our kids both enjoyed her, and we would hire her again."
Elissa K.
Jaysha P.
Kansas City, MO
$22-38/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am from Kansas City Missouri area. I am a graduate from Avila University, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Also have medical health background knowledge. I've worked through the YMCA as the before and after school care leader, I am CPR certified, and have experience with working with children ages 0-10 years old....
Jaysha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Jaysha was a GODSEND to our family! I was left without childcare unexpectedly and had no idea what my next step would be. I found Jaysha.... and all of a sudden a weight was lifted off my shoulders! She is so good with my boys and the little one who doesn't like "...
Donnica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am willing to go the extra mile to provide compassionate, honest care. I love helping seniors, disabled, Mentally Challenged, whoever needs my help
Skills: Have worked with clients with severe brain damage, mentally challenged, multiple sclerosis, paraplegics , stroke victim, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, diabetic, tracheotomy,...
Roxana can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We hired Roxana to watch my mother who has dementia. Roxana was terrific with my mom making her comfortable and relaxed. My mom can be moody and is prone to hallucinations but Roxana kept her calm. She was flexible and incredibly easy to work with. My mom was well...
Ali H.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked both privately with a janitorial company and privately in family homes off and on over the past five years. I have a sharp eye for detail and take pride in my work. I always love the small and feel of a fresh clean home. I also have a ton of ideas for cleaning a natural and sustainable way. That means that if you...
Rylee can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization
5.0
"Rylee is a modern day Mary Poppins. My son loves her so much, and my family trusts her completely. She's punctual, friendly, and dependable. I wish every family could have a Rylee. She's become part of our family."
Lindsay E.
Onie B.
Kansas City, MO
$10-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as I'm smart, intelligent and good listener
I like working with kids because they are very smart and different in their own way , they could teach me some thing and I can text them something things and I been work with kids all my life
I'm looking for a job that's steady going and will keep me on...
5.0
"She was a hard worker & really helped me out I struggling when Ms.Brown started now I am doing so much better she really made everything alot easier "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Olivia! I am a senior in college at Palm Beach Atlantic University online! I am an outgoing, kind, patient, and hardworking individual who loves new experiences, caring for others, values safety & respect, and having fun! As a caregiver for pets & kiddos, I provide families with quality, attentive, loving, and enjoyable...
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Olivia is fantastic! She was absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond when she house and pet sat for us AND is a hit with our kids who absolutely adore her!"
Lauren D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 9 years. I have experience with children from newborns
Rylee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our two boys absolutely adored Rylee and will miss her terribly. She made the time with them fun and educational. Her number one priority was keeping them safe. I really appreciated how she made sure to pick up as they went and any tidy tasks while the eldest was...
Samantha H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experiences to take care of my family cleaning, cooking and doing laundry. I believe I can do a great job in your home.
Martha can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"I could not say enough great things about Martha. We are a busy family of six, and cleaning often falls by the wayside. Martha is AMAZING at cleaning our home. We hired her through Care for a deep clean and she cleans our home monthly. She missed NOTHING. She even...
Belinda B.
5.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Ally and while I do have a passion for kids and pets, I also LOVE to clean and organize! It is one of my favorite pass times. I deep clean my own house at least twice a week and I have also done reorganization for several families. I always love to make sure I get the nitty gritty spots that no one even...
Ally can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 5 children with over 20 years of parenting experience. I was a live in nanny during my college days. I have a degree in Communications. Presently I play the role of a coach, a counselor, a teacher, chauffeur and nurse; all while providing breakfast, lunch and dinner! I enjoy being outdoors. My kids and I enjoy...
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maureen has watched our two older kids (3 and 2) several times while we’ve been either working from home or doing projects/chores around the house. Our kids have a lot of fun with her. She’s great with playing outdoors and reading books! She keeps the house...
Jeff K.
Abbragale B.
Kansas City, MO
$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 22 years old, graduated from Rockhurst Univeristy in May 2023 and am a licensed EMT! I have vast experience providing respite care for 1-21-year-olds with disabilities in an individual and group setting. My primary background is in intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum...
Abbragale can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
""Perfect" is an understatement. I cannot overemphasize how much my three-year-old not diagnosed but probably autistic son loved Abbragale. We'd hire her full-time if we could. -"
Katherine S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kansas City, MO
Morgan B.
5.0
Morgan has babysat for both my mother and I doing an excellent job of maintaining safety while also providing a fun/light environment for my sibling and my child. I love her!
- Care member
Sharon F.
5.0
I have known Sheri for nearly 20 years as a friend. When my Mom needed more care, we hired Sheri. She is trustworthy, hardworking, caring, attentive, kind and personal. She loves people and brings a very cheerful, positive attitude and is reliable. She treated my Mother with respect and Mom...
- Kathy B.
Julie B.
5.0
Julie was so sweet to my Mom and us! We really appreciated her coming last minute and just making sure my Mom was so well cared for that evening.
- Care member
Maria M.
5.0
Maria watched our infant for about 3 months and was wonderful. She was always 10 minutes early, willing to stay late, and never missed a day! Would definitely hire again!
- Jeff M.
Gracie S.
5.0
Gracie has been an absolute blessing to our family. She is always on time and incredibly flexible. When she is with our kids, she is 100% present. She is sweet, loving and keeps them engaged and happy! I cannot recommend her enough!
- David S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kansas City, MO:
How can I find a Kansas City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kansas City, MO 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 756 babysitters in Kansas City, MO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Kansas City, MO?
The average rate for Kansas City, MO babysitters on Care.com is $16.55 per hour as of May 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 Kansas City, MO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Kansas City, MO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 314 reviews of the 756 listed babysitters.