Find Babysitters in Ashland, MO
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Ashland, MO and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your babysitter needs
Match with highly rated local babysitters near you
Compare babysitter options and choose the best fit
Babysitters in Ashland, MO
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat since I was 10 years old. Now in my 30s with a full-time career in healthcare, I'm looking to help families in and around my community by providing reliable, professional babysitting services in my spare time.
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
I have had a rewarding experience with babysitting children over the years. From toddlers to pre-teens, I have had the privilege of caring for a diverse range of kids and watching them grow and learn. It has been a joy to engage with their curiosity, playfulness, and endless energy. I have developed strong bonds with the...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am in my third and final year of graduate school at Mizzou working towards my doctorate in occupational therapy. I have a passion for working with children and hope to do so in my future career after graduation. I am fun, upbeat, and reliable!
I have 10 years of experience with children of all ages. Experience includes...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley is amazing! My boys had so much fun with her. She is respectful, responsible, kind and fun. She even cleaned up everything after the kids went bed and did the dishes from dinner. "
Care member
Jada W.
Columbia, MO
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Jada, and I am excited for the opportunity to work with you.
A little bit about me:
I have 4 years of experience working as a nanny/babysitter. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am comfortable with pets and caring for children. I have previous experience working with infants and...
Jada can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"First time we went out on a limb and had childcare for our child, Jada did NOT disappoint. Saint Jada as she will be referred to, was patient with him to the point where he would run to her to avoid bed time. She's incredible."
Charbel B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jillian (or Jill). I'm currently a Junior at MIXZOU. I have multiple years of nannying experience along with experience working at a preschool/ teaching and afterschool carel. I love watching kids of any age We can always find something fun to do! My hours are pretty flexible as long as they don't clash with...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Jillian served as our daughter's nanny for the summer. She was extremely reliable, trustworthy, and went above and beyond to ensure our daughter had a fun and safe experience. We would definitely hire her again!"
Mitch H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a recent graduate from the University of Missouri School of Journalism! I received my Bachelors of Journalism this past spring, along with a minor in women and gender studies and a certificate in multicultural studies. I fell in love with Columbia when I came to school here four years ago from Southwest Missouri, so...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Grace is a wonderful babysitter. My boys absolutely love being around her. She has a great personality, fun, responsible, caring, honest, and very reliable. Your children will enjoy spending time with her. "
Andrea H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very fun, energetic, and patient sitter who has been babysitting for the past 6 years. I originally got certified as a babysitter at the age of 13. Along with this I have been employed at Lifetime Fitness - Orland Park as a Kids Activities team member since 2018. With this job I work with children ages 3 mo -12 and am...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra is mature, level headed, friendly and responsible. She watched our 3 children (5th grader and twin 1st graders), who have various temperaments of their own, and Sierra did an excellent job in finding ways to entertain and also give them their individual...
Andrea P.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am 24 years old and have been babysitting for 8 years. I have mainly babysat children from the age of 2 to 11 years old, but have experience with all ages. I love spending time with kids! I enjoy cooking healthy meals, being outside, swimming, playing games, riding horses or even coloring! I enjoy doing varieties of...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Alexis is fabulous. She's timely, efficient, pleasant, trustworthy, and she does a great job."
Rachael S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As the oldest of five kids, I've been around kids my whole life. I started babysitting for people outside my family at the age of 12, and have continued on since then! I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and large numbers of kids! I have a passion for inspiring creativity in kids and encouraging them...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I love how much she enjoys my children. She has a calm and also fun sense about her. I often came home to cakes made and fun had."
Courtney D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 28-year-old working at Shelter Insurance Company. Previously I was a relief house parent, taking care of all ages of children in foster care. I still have a passion to love and take care of children and would like to continue that passion by babysitting. Please feel free to reach out and I will answer any and all...
Carah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We adore Carah and what she adds to our family! She has been nothing short of amazing!"
Priscilla H.
Carolyn M.
Columbia, MO
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Carolyn! I grew up in a family of 5 siblings, and all different types of pets. I was a second mom of the house:) There was always a mess somewhere, and it taught me how to be a great cleaner and organizer. I love having creative fun doing sports, crafts, cooking anything that your kids are interested in. I would...
5.0
"She watched my daughter while I was away on a business trip. My daughter really loved having her and had a lot of fun:)"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Erica and I'm 25 years old.
I have 2 years of experience as an Au pair. (Ages 0-5 y/o) and 5+ years of experience babysitting and working in a Montessori daycare/preschool.
I'm dedicated, patient, loving and responsible. I love engaging with the kids and being part of their lives. I love being able to watch kids'...
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erica is the best nanny we ever have. She is super nice and patient. She takes very good care of our baby, way beyond our expectations. I hope I could meet her sooner which would make my life much easier. We trust her and highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am a freshman at Mizzou studying elementary education! In my free time, I love to play soccer, volleyball, go shopping, hang out with friends, be outdoors, and go boating at. This summer I will be getting my residency so I am looking for a family to help out with a couple of days a week. This could range from running...
5.0
"My name is Sarah and I hired Emma as my daughters virtual teacher and sitter when Covid hit. Emma knocked it out of the park! My girls absolutely love school but they didn't want to return because they loved Emma even more. She was attentive, helpful, kind, fun,...
Sarah G.
5.0
(1)
If you're looking for someone to invest fully into your child's academic growth, I am your person. Having taught third grade for three years, experience in all grades, taught preschool, and also having a 1-year-old, I am very educated on teaching practices for early childhood. I am a teacher and love to see kids grow.
5.0
"Kenzie is such a kind hearted individual! She is fun, loving, smart, caring, and such an adventurous person. She has such a outgoing personality. She would do absolutely anything for anybody. Kenzie has such a STRONG and PASSIONATE love for children. She is such a...
Gracie A.
Isabella A.
Columbia, MO
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college studying middle school education. I am also employed at a pre school and am comfortable with all ages.I love kids.
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated University of Missouri student, I bring over two years of expertise in residential and commercial cleaning, coupled with a passion for tutoring and mentoring in public schools. Eager to contribute my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and mentoring skills to a part-time role.
5.0
"Merosiane is very pleasant and willing to do any work needed. She stays focused on tasks. She is particularly good at communicating if there are questions or issues surrounding tasks or the schedule."
Mary E.
Nicketa C.
Columbia, MO
$20-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello
I'm Nicketa C. and I recently graduated with a PhD from Mizzou in School Psychology.
Currently providing mental health supports to elementary age kiddos and their families, working towards licensure.
Currently looking for side gigs that I enjoy as a booster towards financial stability.
I have years of experience...
Nicketa can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization
5.0
"Nicketa was great and did a fantastic job on our house! Three dogs and a disorganized family were no problem for her to make the place look great! Very impressed with her job & would recommend!"
Care member
Hello! My name is Anna L and I am a junior at Mizzou majoring in journalism. I am from St. Louis, MO and have been babysitting since I was 13, as well as worked as a camp counselor for 3 years. I am responsible, helpful, caring, and love to be around children. I am willing to do the normal day to day things such as errands,...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Erin H.
Columbia, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Erin!
I am 26.
I moved to Boston in August of 2023, where I have been working a full time job. I am looking to get back into babysitting/ nannying full time.
Originally I am from Michigan where I went to college at Northern Michigan University, where I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Public...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marykate L.
Columbia, MO
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Marykate, I'm 21 and currently a student at Stephens college, I'm looking for babysitting or nanny opportunities in the Columbia area!
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ashland, MO
Haley W.
5.0
Haley is amazing! My boys had so much fun with her. She is respectful, responsible, kind and fun. She even cleaned up everything after the kids went bed and did the dishes from dinner.
- Care member
Jada W.
5.0
First time we went out on a limb and had childcare for our child, Jada did NOT disappoint. Saint Jada as she will be referred to, was patient with him to the point where he would run to her to avoid bed time. She's incredible.
- Charbel B.
Jillian L.
5.0
Jillian served as our daughter's nanny for the summer. She was extremely reliable, trustworthy, and went above and beyond to ensure our daughter had a fun and safe experience. We would definitely hire her again!
- Mitch H.
Grace J.
5.0
Grace is a wonderful babysitter. My boys absolutely love being around her. She has a great personality, fun, responsible, caring, honest, and very reliable. Your children will enjoy spending time with her.
- Andrea H.
Sierra M.
5.0
Sierra is mature, level headed, friendly and responsible. She watched our 3 children (5th grader and twin 1st graders), who have various temperaments of their own, and Sierra did an excellent job in finding ways to entertain and also give them their individual time. Sierra follows through on...
- Andrea P.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
22 summer movies for kids of all ages
June 8th, 2023 Sure, the beach, pool and backyard barbecues are staples once school lets out, but let’s be honest: Fun summer movies for families are hard to beat — and th... Read more
13 Memorial Day activities for kids
May 15th, 2023 The Memorial Day holiday often heralds the arrival of summer, but this year, take some time to teach kids about what this holiday actually celebrates: Remem... Read more
6 fun pool games for kids that keep them happy and tire them out
June 6th, 2022 Do your kids love swimming but become bored after countless hours spent diving for pennies and practicing underwater handstands? Whether you have your own b... Read more
31 DIY teacher gifts that kids can make
April 19th, 2023 Sure, gift cards are nice, but it’s the DIY teacher gifts that usually leave the biggest impression on your child’s teacher. Not only do personalized presen... Read more
How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions
December 16th, 2022 Whether you’re a parent ready to shift from breast to bottle or a caregiver new to infant feeding, it’s normal to have questions about how to prepare formul... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ashland, MO:
How can I find a Ashland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ashland, 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 2 babysitters in Ashland, MO on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Ashland, MO?
The average rate for Ashland, MO babysitters on Care.com is $17.50 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 Ashland, MO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ashland, 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.