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311 babysitters are listed in Akron, OH
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Akron, OH
Elizabeth H.
Akron, OH
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, fun loving, and patient.
I like working with kids because I love watching them learn and grow.
I'm looking for a job that is as needed, periodic to accommodate my career as a therapist as well.
I started working with kids when I was 18 as a babysitter. I also have experience as...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as energetic, fun, compassionate
I enjoy working with children because they know how to enjoy life and live in the moment. I enjoy being a pet of helping children succeed.
I started working with kids when I was 12/13. Babysitting from my home and then onto nannying full time. After getting my BA I...
I started babysitting in junior high, and have taken care of children ever since. Before I had my own children, I operated an in-home childcare center. I have experience with newborns all the way up to 14-year-olds. I have provided care to special needs infants and children with behavioral issues. I also have 3 children of my...
Sondra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Theresa A.
Akron, OH
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Theresa and I have 25 years' experience working with children of all ages. I started out babysitting in my early teens and then furthered my career working in daycare. After a few years working in day care I then decided to move on in becoming a full time nanny. I love being a nanny I have worked for a...
Theresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of professional experience, but I've been the designated babysitter for my dozens of cousins, nieces, and nephews for my whole life. I am at my best when I can be with kids, and I'm always ready for a new activity or adventure.
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hi My Name is Brianna and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 13 years in the position of...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily M.
Akron, OH
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, comforting
I like working with kids because of their fun energy and playfulness. I love doing hands-on activities and crafts!
I started working with kids when I was about 15 or 16. I've been babysitting in my neighborhood and for friends of my moms.
In my spare time, I like...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Allison R.
Akron, OH
$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
** I am a college student so my availability will depend on when I am home for breaks **
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I volunteered at my local schools safety town from 12-14 years old. Throughout that time, I also started babysitting for families in my neighborhood.
In my spare time, I like to read or...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a new-ish mom with a background in Montessori teaching and dramatic arts. I would love to help out a local family with minimal yet consistent needs (e. g. school pick ups, watching kids in between school hours and parents' return, or babysitting for longer stretches 1-2 times a week).
I could help with...
Therese can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Alyssa C.
Akron, OH
$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Alyssa. I absolutely love working with children. It has always been a passion of mine and that is why I am going to school to become a teacher. I am currently a Sunday School teacher at my church teaching Kindergarten through 4th grade. I have been in that position for a two years now and I absolutely love it!...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Rachel T.
Akron, OH
$5-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 3 younger siblings and my mom is a nanny, so I have been working with kids my entire life. I have been babysitting since I was 11 and am extremely good with kids. I really enjoy working with kids, creating a positive environment to learn and play. I am comfortable with any age, newborn to early teens and I would love to...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am the mother of 2 children ages 19 and 17. I have a lot of experience with children of all age groups. I am engaging and love doing crafts and being outside. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I used to be a nursing assistant and with the training I went through I am qualified to take on many different...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 10 years, I love children and enjoy caring for children. I like to make sure I have activities planned or have some type of craft or book to read as well as make sure we stay active as well. I was certified by the Red Cross as a babysitter back in 2002- I have been babysitting since then, and have worked...
April can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Amy B.
Akron, OH
$8-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Amy! I've been babysitting children for 8 years now because of my large family & several family friends. I'm unique to other babysitters because I helped raise my niece at a very young age & I worked at Akron Children's Hospital as a Nurse Tech during my time in nursing school. I have a Bachelor Degree in Science of Nursing...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Josie P.
Akron, OH
$10-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Josie and I have over a year of experience working with kids. I used to coach youth gymnastics. I am CPR and first-aid certified. I have prior experience babysitting ages 1-8 years old.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Welcome! My name is Rhianna but everyone calls me Rhi. Im 22 years old and currently in between jobs and school.
I have always been interested in working with kids and families. I love to sing and dance and love teaching children even more! From daily life skills to schoolwork problems and most importantly moral and ethical...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Krista J.
Akron, OH
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been babysitting and taking care of young children since I was a little kid I raised 2 of my younger brothers. I'm very good at what I do and have a lot of patience. I have taken care of children before plenty of times ! I'm really gentle , fun and can be energetic with them!
Krista can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Abby P.
Akron, OH
$14-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have spent most of my life caring for people, I've been a nurse assistant for 16 years I took care of the elderly and child with disability as well. I love watching children that I've took care of learn and helped them grow! Im a mother myself I have 3 girls 16, 14, 11 and 2 boys 10, and 8 that keep me busy and certainly on my...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am a recent graduate from Malone University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I have babysat for families and friends for about 10 years and have worked in a daycare setting. My most recent role as a nanny was for 8 months watching one infant. I have experience working with children of all ages through babysitting, and...
Rebekah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
My name is Haley, and I would love to find out your family and I would be a great fit! I'm a 27-year-old graduate of Kent State University and I have worked previously as a date-night babysitter (16 years of experience), preschool/daycare teacher (1. 5 years), summer nanny (6 years) and part-time/full-time nanny (2 years) having...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Akron, OH:
How can I find a Akron babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Akron, OH?
The average rate for Akron, OH babysitters on Care.com is $15.23 per hour as of April 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 Akron, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Akron, OH 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 Akron, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Akron, OH are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 92 reviews of the 311 listed babysitters.