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232 babysitters are listed in Olathe, KS
The average rate is $16/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Olathe, KS
4.9
(17)
Hired by 38 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah. I graduated from The University of Central Missouri with a major in business management. I enjoy running, crafting, or organizing! I believe in living a healthy lifestyle with activities and foods that enrich doing so.
I have had a fantastic time nannying the last five summers for families in Columbia. I also...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah was great with our kiddos and was easy to work with! "
Russell R.
Maria S.
Olathe, KS
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
Olathe-Based Evening, Weekend, And Date-Night Babysitter/Nanny
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria, I'm from Kansas City, and I love kiddos and working with people. Being the eldest of four children, I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, and with that experience, I have nannied for a family with three children for 6 years now, and worked as an occasional babysitter for several others. I...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria was amazing! We needed a last minute sitter and she was perfect. My girls were telling me how much they loved her after just a day or so. She kept them engaged and active outside and inside!"
Cassandra H.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
My name is Ellie and I am 23 years old. I'm married and help take care of my niece and nephew(5 and 6yo). I have a dog named Bambina and lots of experience with pets. I have extensive experience with kids ages 0-17. I am CPR certified, child-safe certified, and first aid certified. I am the director of a nonprofit...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie has been our #1 sitter for our boys over the years. She is extremely responsible and we are always 100% comfortable when we go out of town and leave our boys with her. She has also been very helpful with the care of our animals."
Mandy L.
Alyxandria J.
Olathe, KS
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since about 14 and have been nannying since 18! I love children and watching them grow and learn as each day goes on. I am currently a SAHM looking for something meaningful to pass the time while my daughter is at school. In my spare time, I love hanging out with my 10-year-old daughter. I have raised her...
Alyxandria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's exquisite with kids. She's attentive and does more than just play movies or watch TV. She plays with them and makes sure they have a fun time!"
Lindsay C.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
Hi, :)
My name is Jacqueline I am fully vaccinated with a booster, and to start off with a little bit about my experience, I have worked in home day cares and childcare centers, as well as babysitting and nannying for ages newborn to 12 years old. I have raised 4 children and became a first time grandma in December 2019! I...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms Jacqui was our first babysitter we've hired for our 2 boys and she was wonderful! She brought her own crafts with her for them and made the sweetest Christmas decorations, even with my youngest! We look forward to having her watch our kiddos again!"
Katie G.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as friendly, compassionate, and honest
I like working with kids because they're imaginative, honest, and remind me to live in the moment and enjoy the simple things in life.
I'm looking for a job that is about 30 hrs/wk with kids that are not in school/preschool yet, where I can bring my baby boy...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Lauren is an amazing caretaker. Her level of intent and care for my child was unmatched, she cared for him as if he was her own. Everyday I looked forward to her pictures and what activities they got up to. She is not the sitter to leave your kids in front of a TV....
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Denae R.
Olathe, KS
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Eager To Help Your Children Grow, Create, And Have Fun :) (Fully Vaccinated)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am looking to find a kind-hearted family to work with. I am a dependable employee and hard-worker, ready to add a creative and educational spirit in children's lives. Currently I studying at JCCC to get my associates, but I am looking to study child psychology (specifically in the behavioral and developmental fields)...
Denae can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Nae was able to watch our kiddos on short notice last week and she did a really great job. She is very nice and our kids had a good time hanging out with her. We definitely plan on hiring her in the future."
Dwaune H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emily and I cannot think of a time in my life that I was not taking care of children. I am the middle child in a family of 7. I grew up caring for my younger sisters and working in my mother's home daycare. My experience with childcare outside the home started at age 12 with babysitting jobs. I then nannied for...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"By all accounts Emily was incredible! She made it a point to connect with each child, even going so far as to help clean my preteen’s room! She was patient with my child who struggles with behavior. Kind, safe, and hard-working. Selfishly I’d like to keep her to...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Grace. I come from a huge family and have always loved kids - I'm one of those girls who has been babysitting since I was 12. In 2020, I graduated college with degrees in English and Secondary Education.
Today, I am the go to sitter for my 13 nieces and nephews, as well as many families I have met on Care. I also...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"100% hope that she can come back to care for our 18 month old. She has all of the professionalism you hope for PLUS that extra dash of "special". I had zero worries about leaving my precious baby in her very capable hands (and rightfully so)!"
Megan C.
Chelsie W.
Olathe, KS
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Chelsie! I'm 21 years old. I just moved down to Olathe, kanas the end of February. I currently have a part time job that I work Tuesday-Friday. I'm looking for extra hours to babysit for date nights, if you need to run some errands, etc!
I'm very sweet, bubbly, outgoing, and energetic! In my spare time I like to hang...
Chelsie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids Love Chelsie ! She is so great with the kids !"
Rebecca G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Krystal. I have 4 years of experience in babysitting and I grew up taking care of my cousins. I am an energetic, enthusiastic and caring person. I can help with Travel, laundry, cooking/baking, chores, and grocery shopping.
Krystal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was kind and lovely to our 5 kids (ages 11-5) Spent time playing toys, drawing pictures, made dinner and cleaned up the kitchen after. We spent some time getting to know her as a family before our date. She was flexible with our arrival time home (after a...
Emma B.
Allison P.
Olathe, KS
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
18 Years Old, Graduated From Olathe East In 2023, Love Kids, Can Work With All Ages.
5.0
(1)
Worked for the ymca, went to Olathe east high school and was in future educators academy, plan to be a nurse for children, CPR certified, aed certified, love kids, 18 going to jccc in the fall.
I'd describe my personality as Kind, fun, outgoing, caring, respectful
I like working with kids because I never got to have little...
5.0
"She is very caring. Loves kids and has fun playing with them. Also great at following care giver instructions. "
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Erica L.
Olathe, KS
$14-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced in pet sitting, house sitting, babysitting, and preschool swim lessons.
Erica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"Erica was a great caretaker who was dependable, communicated well, and did a great job of taking care of my furry friend. 10/10 would hire again as she is so personable and makes you feel comfortable about leaving your pet in her hands."
Aaron R.
Maya R.
Olathe, KS
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Maya And I Have A Lot Of Experience Working With Kids!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, hardworking, and patient.
I started working with kids when I was 14 and am 21 now. I was a nanny for two summers in a row and love kids! I babysit off and on now that I'm in college but any opportunity I get to babysit I'm thrilled!
One thing you should know about me is I'm patient with...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maya was great with B who is almost 1. She was on time and friendly and sent cute pictures of their activities. She is a very sweet girl that did a great job."
Pam M.
Elizabeth S.
Olathe, KS
$8-13/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Ellie and I love all animals and am known to have a natural gift for them :)
I have my own puppy that I have mostly trained and Care for many other animals from time to time. I hope to meet you and your pet!
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation
Julia S.
Olathe, KS
$12-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I provide great pet care to all kinds of pets! I myself have 4 dogs, 3 lizards and a hamster. I know it sounds like a lot but I am totally in my element. About 2 year ago, my husband and I moved to Kansas from Boston. There I was the assistant manager at a dog daycare. We provided services like dog walking, overnight...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I absolutely love Julia! She is a sweet girl who took amazing care of our two dogs while we were on vacation! She's dependable and flexible! I would highly recommend hiring her for any of your care needs! If we ever need a sitter again she's my #1 choice!"
Jennifer F.
Samantha D.
Olathe, KS
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sam. I have been in the cleaning business all my life. My family owned there own cleaning company and was taught to look at every detail. Eco-conscious cleaning for Eco-conscious family's. Let's take the next step and set up an appointment to start cleaning your wonderful home. Look forward to working with your...
Samantha can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Samantha is very thorough cleaner. She is reliable & is flexible in scheduling when we’ve needed to change cleaning dates. We have worked together for several years & are very pleased with her work!"
Care member
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fun loving easy going personality. Have ran a daycare, been a nanny, and have done after school pickup. I am happy to help out with whatever you need! I have a clean driving record. I am reliable with my own transportation and do not have a problem with pets. Like to engage and plan fun activities! Let me know if you are still...
Vicki can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She took good care of my son. He LOVED going to MS. Vicki's "
Diane E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Julia Rabelo, a 23-year-old childcare enthusiast originally from Boston. Having worked with multiple children since high school, my first two years in Kansas involved caring for a family of three kids. I later transitioned to dog care but, now as a mother, I'm seeking a part-time childcare opportunity where I can...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia has been a breath of fresh air for our entire family! She has really made it so much less stressful to walk in the door after working all day. The kids are fed, the dogs are fed and walked, the dishes are done, the house is tidy, and I can come home and...
Amy T.
Marizol C.
Olathe, KS
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am forma Venezuela and have 10 Years in office and house Cleaning, í laso provide the organization. Cooking and Laundry. Soy honesta , responsable, cautelosa con la limpieza.
Marizol can also help with: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Olathe, KS
Sarah B.
5.0
Sarah was great with our kiddos and was easy to work with!
- Russell R.
Maria S.
5.0
Maria took care of my three kids for the last six years mostly during the summer time. She is extremely dependable and has great organizational skills. In addition Maria is also helpful with homework and other school work. Maria has positively influenced my kids to be more open minded. She had...
- Chandana S.
Elizabeth S.
5.0
Ellie has been our #1 sitter for our boys over the years. She is extremely responsible and we are always 100% comfortable when we go out of town and leave our boys with her. She has also been very helpful with the care of our animals.
- Mandy L.
Alyxandria J.
5.0
She's exquisite with kids. She's attentive and does more than just play movies or watch TV. She plays with them and makes sure they have a fun time!
- Lindsay C.
Jacqueline Z.
5.0
Ms. Jacqui has been absolutely wonderful with our 11 month old son! You can tell that she just adores being around kids, and she always comes prepared for games and age appropriate activities for him, which is just so sweet and thoughtful. She is reliable, dependable, and just an all around...
- Lena H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Olathe, KS:
How can I find a Olathe babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Olathe, KS 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 232 babysitters in Olathe, KS on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Olathe, KS?
The average rate for Olathe, KS babysitters on Care.com is $16.31 per hour as of June 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 Olathe, KS?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Olathe, KS 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 Olathe, KS babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Olathe, KS are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 93 reviews of the 232 listed babysitters.