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Aurora D.

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Aurora. I have 14 years working in childcare. I am fluent in English and Spanish, which I introduce to the children in my care. I look forward to meeting and working with new families. I offer care in my home. I can accommodate full time, part time, alternating/changing, or overnight schedules. Smoke free, pet...

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...

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Kaitlin B.

Fun Nanny Looking For Some Part-Time Work

Akron, OH

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Sadie T.

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sadie and I am 22 years old. I'm currently a lead preschool teacher, I have three years of experience working with children professionally, completely willing to travel to your home and I'm CPR & first aid certified! I'm currently only babysitting on weekends due to teaching on week days and early childhood...

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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Elizabeth J.

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am 40 years old. Going to school for medical billing and coding. I have been in childcare since I was 15 years old and started babysitting. I have been working with kids professionally for 19 years now. I am currently TA in a classroom for special needs kids. I resigned my job starting in August to focus on school and an in...

Carrie T. says "Liz has watched my 18 month old since she was 8 weeks old while I worked out of the house. I will be done working at the end of this month, so we no...

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Deshanetia B.

Akron, OH

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Bringing a decade of experience working with children aged newborn to 11, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for your little ones. My previous babysitting roles ignited a desire to positively impact young lives and support families by offering dependable childcare. I'm known for my patient,...

Keyshia B. says "Shane is an Amazing sitter. She was perfect for my daughters aged 3 and 7 and very polite! She is very attentive and plays with the kids."

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Brittany H.

Child Care.

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been baby-sitting for several years. I really enjoy spending time with kids letting then have a fun creative time.

Linde C. says "Interviewed in our home. Was punctual, polite and friendly. Would definitely hire!"

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Taijah P.

Taijah :)

Akron, OH

4.8(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Taijah was nice friendly and my kids lived her. "

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Isabela S.

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

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!"

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Elizabeth A.

Summer Caregiver

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a licensed teacher in 4-9 language arts and social studies in the State of Ohio. In addition to 4. 5 years of middle school teaching, I also have experience developing and conducting academic enrichment and support as well as reading diagnostics and interventions. While not certified in math and science, I am able to...

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...

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Calli W.

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Calli! I would love to help you out with assisting your loved one! I have worked at the gables of green in the memory care for around 3 years. I am currently in school for my lpn but have a break until August! I took care of my grandfather with Alzheimer's for a year and learned my love for helping people! I'm...

Olivia C. says "Calli is very responsible and respectful. She is a great role model and a great influence!"

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Jenna G.

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare And Elder Care Expertise

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a dedicated caregiver with 10+ years of experience working with children from newborns to middle schoolers, as well as providing elder care for families. I've traveled with families, creating special memories, and before becoming a Mechatronics Engineer, I nannied throughout school and college. Now, I'm excited to...

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...

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Angie H.

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as fun, silly and creative. I like working with kids because it's a new adventure everyday. I'm looking for a job that I can be helpful and make a difference. One thing you should know about me is I'm very honest. My skills include patience, trustworthiness and dependability. I'm happy to help...

Care Member says "Angie has helped me out many times throughout the years. She was my prime caregiver for my kids and was absolutely amazing. Great communication and...

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Taylor M.

Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability

Akron, OH

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I am an experienced child care provider (ages newborn to young adult) and am passionate about enriching children's lives through play. I have years of experience as a nanny and working in a daycare with young children. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and take a completely positive approach to childcare. I am...
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Emily V.

Babysitter/Nanny

Akron, OH

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am in my second year of audiology graduate school at Kent State/Akron and I am looking for part time work near these areas. I have experience caring for children with autism as well as supervising youth camps and babysitting. Looking mainly for weekends (maybe nights) but I can be pretty flexible and I have my own...
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Madelyn K.

Great Babysitter Looking For A Great Family To Care For!

Akron, OH

from
$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I enjoy being around all ages of kids! I have years of experience in all ranges. I am comfortable meal prepping and keeping the house tidy. I also enjoy coming up with different activities to work on each day! I have reliable transportation, and I am CPR/AED certified. I can also provide my FBI/BCI background checks and any...
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Jada L.

Babysitter Jada

Akron, OH

from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a 21-year-old with 6-7 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have always been described as caring, thoughtful, outgoing and empathetic. I love caregiving and can't wait to have children of my own. I was in nursing school but decided to pursue a degree in arts, which I will complete in May 2025. I am also in...
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Hayley H.

Been Babysitting/nannying For 7 Years!

Akron, OH

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I have experience with children from the ages of 2-13. I have a degree in mathematics and can help with math homework (as well as other homework). I am very active and don't mind playing games all day with kids! I also love animals so pets is a plus!
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Marin L.

Akron, OH

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Marin. I am currently a clinical mental health counseling graduate student at Malone University. I have had experience as a nanny and babysitter as well as being a lifeguard and CNA. I am not currently certified but have learned a lot of great skills from those work experiences!
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Jazmin H.

Akron, OH

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
When I was in High School I did a lot of babysitting for the people around me, I also worked at a daycare. I love kids.
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Olivia B.

Akron, OH

from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi - My name is Olivia and I've been working with kids for about 10 years. I've worked with multiple different families. I've also worked as a preschool teacher and a pre-K teacher for almost 2 years now! The ages of kids I've worked with ranges from 2-10 years of age but love kiddos of all ages! Some things I like to do with...
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  • 95 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.07/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.4

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Akron, OH

Babysitters in Akron, OH are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 95 listed babysitters

Aurora D.

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...

- Care member

Sadie T.

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...

- Care member

Elizabeth J.

Liz has watched my 18 month old since she was 8 weeks old while I worked out of the house. I will be done working at the end of this month,...

- Carrie T.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Akron, OH:

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 95 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.

The average rate for Akron, OH babysitters on Care.com is $16.07 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Akron, OH through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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