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Mariluz

Independence, MO

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$18/hr
6 years experience
kind, patient, attentive . It is a job that I enjoy because I like children and it is a very nice job. a good schedule and salary I started a long time ago taking care of a girl I like to read or watch television They can rest assured that their children will be in good hands. Love, patience and delicacy, making sure that...
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Independence, MO

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$10/hr
6 years experience
I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I'm good with all ages of kids. I love kids and I'm looking to be a nanny again. I babysat for my sisters at home an worked for them for , 4 paid years , I've worked as a nanny before at a daycare. I live in independence mo , I don't have a car but I can drive, I also can do light housekeeping
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Independence, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Reese, I'm 18 and I'm currently a senior in highschool. I have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages and I have my own transportation!
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Date Night Babysitter and/or Weekend Nanny Available

Independence, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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I am a teacher & mom available for date night babysitting and/or weekend nanny jobs. I nannied for a family before I had my own kids and now my kids are elementary school age. I'm ready to jump back into part-time evening/weekend sitting. I have my Master's in Education and have experience with all ages of children.
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Independence, MO

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
As a natural-born caregiver, I've been passionate about childcare for as long as I can remember, and have 6 years of experience as a childcare provider. My previous babysitting roles allowed me to gain hands-on experience and reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm a patient, creative, and...
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Independence, MO

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for caring for little ones. Over the past five years, I've gained valuable experience in providing reliable childcare for families. My approach to...
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A Little About Me And My Experience!

Independence, MO

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi care. com families, I'm Payten! Read a little more about me below. I would love to chat with you & help out your family! I'm soon to be 19, currently taking a leap year, before pursuing education. I have 4+ years of experience in childcare (ages 4mo - 12yr) as a babysitter/nanny, birthday party/field trip host, elementary...
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Independence, MO

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello there! My name is Sabrina and I've been working with childcare for five and a half years! Started off with toddlers for a year and went to school age kiddos! Made my way to a preschool teacher! I am looking for new opportunity and searching To continue to work with kids! I like to help them learn in grow while all having...
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A Little About Me!!

Independence, MO

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Sienna nice to meet you! I am currently in college working my way to become a teacher while also working with Kids safari which is a before and after school program working with kids in ages 3-5. I am certified in CPR and have had experience with older children as well when working with them or even just simply...
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Flexible Child Care Services Available

Independence, MO

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
My name is Dennis, and I am a senior at Park University studying education. I am currently finishing my student teaching this semester and aspire to be an elementary teacher next fall. I started off working as a before and after-school assistant working with school-age children. My tasks included preparing snacks, planning...
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Independence, MO

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a childcare provider for the past seven years, I have been working as a nanny, daycare, hospital with kids and I've always had a passion for helping children learn and grow. I'm patient and calm, and I love coming up with creative and imaginative activities for kids. I also enjoy teaching Spanish and help them to...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have cared for all 13 of my nieces and nephews at one time or another, and spent three years taking care of my niece from 6 months to 3 years old during the day while my sister worked and before I went to my job in the evening. I have been caring for children in some capacity for almost 20 years now. I also cared for my mother...
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Compassionate, Skilled Retired Pediatric Nurse Would Love To Care For Infants On Part-time Basis.

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Sue B. I am a semi-retired pediatric nurse and substitute school nurse for the Kansas City Public School District. I work part-time as a health educator, creating training programs for patients with chronic diseases. In addition to raising 2 children & caring for 4 adorable grandchildren, I have more than 12...
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Too Much Fun!

Independence, MO

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Growing up I was always babysitting for friends and family. I also helped my mom take care of my sisters. During school I would volunteer and help out with special Olympics and also spend time in the class room with students. I am used to working in a fast paced environment that requires you to multitask, so keeping up with kids...
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Independence, MO

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
I enjoy helping families by providing a safe and nurturing environment for their loved ones. My passion for childcare-stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for caring for children. I'm a creative and friendly individual with three years of experience in childcare, and developmental disability's. I...
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Sam: A Nanny / Babysitter

Independence, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was about 10, but before that I was with kids even then. I enjoy babysitting, and find myself very happy to be around such bright and open minds. I am CPR certified, have done years of babysitting, taken parenting courses, watched children (all ages) over night, and for days in a row. Know how to...
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Independence, MO

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I love working with and being around kids. I've been caring for kids ever since I was a kid myself. I am also very responsible, caring, hard-working, easygoing, flexible and am willing to help out with more than just the kids if needed. I am here to help a family with whatever they need so as long as it does not interfere with...
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Hi! I Am MaryKate!

Independence, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is MaryKate I am 26 and live in the independence area with my husband and daughter. I have been looking after children since I was about 11. I was mostly babysitting, but I started nannying in high school over summers and then part time while I was in college for two little boys and was their nanny for 2 1/2...

Jillian T. says "Marykate is very dependable, caring, loving and passionate. She clearly enjoys what she does. She took care of our child from 8 months until about 15...

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I'd describe my personality as silly, spontaneous, caring I like working with kids because I'm a mother myself, and I originally wanted to be a preschool teacher, and spent my senior year doing half days at a career center focused in Early Childhood education with hands on experience in the on site preschool. I'm looking for...
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Childcare Provider And Educator

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sidney. I am a graduate of the University of Missouri (BA '20) and New York University (MA '23). I have been babysitting various ages of children since I was 12 years old. I have had jobs ranging from watching a single infant, to driving four siblings to soccer, ballet, and more. For three years I worked in...

Leslie H. says "Sidney has been babysitting for our littles for two years. Our kids love her! She's incredibly responsible and reliable. She understands her job is to...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.37/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 3.0

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Independence, MO

You can review 19 after school babysitter profiles near you in Independence, MO to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Independence, MO is $15.37. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Independence, MO on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Independence, MO can really come in handy.

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