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Katarina H.

Part-time Babysitter

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am Katarina. My background includes working as an infant and toddler daycare teacher for two years. I was also a nursing assistant at Cleveland Clinic for 5 years. I have 2 nieces and 3 nephews who I adore and take care of frequently. I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have taken care of kids that were as young as 6...

Christine T. says "I was Katarina's Patient Care Technician instructor at Auburn Career Center. Katarina carries herself with the utmost professionalism. She was at the...

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Jessica P.

Cleveland, OH

4.8(1)
from
$23/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 29 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 2 kids of my own. One boy who is 8 and a daughter who is 4. I currently work as a nanny for a 4month year old and 18 month year old. I have been in day care for 15 years prior and have experience with newborn all the way up to school age children. I also baby-sat 4 boys at once ranging for ages 2-10. I really love kids...

Care Member says "Jessica has watched my son multiple times. She’s done a good job of interacting and playing with him. I would definitely hire Jessica again."

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Hillary B.

Experienced Child Care Provider Available!

Cleveland, OH

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a recent college graduate with childcare experience looking for a nice family in need of in-your-own-home childcare. I have much experience as a babysitter. I am passionate about education so I am not the kind of sitter who plops the kids down in front of the TV all day. I come prepared with fun worksheets and/or...

Mary H. says "Hillary worked for our business, an alpaca farm in central Ohio, for about 6 months. During that time she was extremely reliable, actively sought feedback...

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Mikayla M.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Mikayla! Babysitting was one of my first jobs, and I have 5 younger siblings that I care for all the time! I love being around kiddos and spending the time with them! I am only looking for occasional date nights as I am a full time grad student at OSU.

Brianna Y. says "Mickayla did a great job with my kids! I have a 7 year old daughter and 2 yr old son and they both enjoyed having her watch them! My son was pretty fussy...

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Meghan W.

Part-Time Caregiver For When You Need A Night Off!

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I'm a caring, friendly sitter with extensive experience and babysitting is something I love doing because it's amazing to be part of a child's community to help them learn and grow as a person. I am passionate about creative play, place-based & nature-based education, independent exploration, and am particularly passionate about...

Stacey K. says "Meghan was wonderful! We hired her on two occasions to babysit and she was punctual and responsible, followed instructions we left for things like meals...

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Timmia C.

Fun Diverse Baby Sitter!

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hey there! My name is Mia. I am a Cleveland native. I am an alumna of Saint Joseph Academy and am a recent graduate of college. I have been babysitting since about 16 and more recently began nannying. I love caring for children. I am a child at heart, so I love making games, mini adventures, and learning from the children I...

Ris A. says "A+ communication and punctuality. She's very friendly, she made sure to come for a visit before babysitting day to make sure we all felt comfortable. My kids...

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Natalie Q.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
My name is Natalie, and I will be receiving my bachelor's degree in speech and hearing science from The Ohio State University in May. I will be attending graduate school for speech-language pathology this fall. At OSU, I am a part of the Honors program and participate in research regarding early childhood literacy. I am...

Scott U. says "Our son had a great time with Natalie and has been asking when she can come over again!"

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Holly O.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am currently a full time student at Case Western getting my Master in Social Work, and I'm looking for a family who I can support during my two years of study! Part of our program is understanding childhood development and supporting socio-emotional needs of kids at every stage. I love working with kids and helping them learn,...

Christina S. says "Holly was wonderful with our 15 month old son. He warmed to her so quickly, even with his stranger anxiety! Grateful to add Holly to our care giving...

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Raven J.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi my name is Raven I'm a teacher in Cleveland Metropolitan School district during the school year. In the summer I love to babysit I'm very flexible with days and hours. My schedule in summer is free mornings, evenings and nights. I live in Parma hts near any freeway very assessable to any location. I have a passion for...

Care Member says "Raven was so sweet with our kids and we will definitely hire her again! She communicated well with us ahead of the job and our kids had a fun time with...

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Taylor K.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a current college student at Cleveland state university! My availability is Tuesday's and Thursdays from anytime of the day. I recently had a job at Midwest cheer elite, working with kids of all ages and absolutely loved it. I am flexible with time and have references.
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Gabrielle T.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Gabby, and I'm a warm, reliable childcare provider with over 7 years of experience working with children, including 5 years as a professional nanny. My most recent roles have focused on caring for infants and toddlers, supporting everything from daily routines and developmental milestones to joyful play and early...

Paula Z. says "Gabrielle it is a very responsible, punctual and reliable person. She is creative with children and very patient. I totally recommend her."

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Rosemarie D.

Doula-in-Training Available For Neonatal And Childcare

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Presently earning my Master's in Public Health from Cleveland State University. Trained doula through DONA International. Aspiring Nurse and Midwife!

Erin L. says "Rose is an energetic and enthusiastic caretaker. Rose loves to sing and play and read with my son; he enjoys his time with her. I feel completely confident...

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Marie A.

Experienced Sitter Open Availability

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and supporting families has been my professional focus for 20 years. My journey as a caregiver is fueled by the joy of making a positive impact on a child's development. As a Certified Teacher and Certified Nursing Assistant, I bring a wealth of educational and health-focused expertise to your home. I am...

Care Member says "She is amazing so kind and patient. "

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Kameryne S.

Hi, My Name Is Kameryne. I'm Very Excited To Help Families With The Most Important Job Of All!

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am very kind, energetic and determined. I like working with kids because it gives me the opportunity to be a teacher, friend, and confident to the younger generation. I'd like a job that gives the opportunity for both your children and I to grow! We will learn a lot from each other! I started working with kids fairly...

Care Member says "My kids had a great time with Kameryne. They were all happy, fed and asleep when I got home!"

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Teresa P.

Part Time - Full Time Caregiver

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have about 13+ years of childcare experience, and I have experience with children of all ages as well as with twins. I specialize in newborn and infant care. I am also comfortable assisting with all pets including large dogs. I am currently looking for a part time position starting January 1st. Must be able to bring my...

Danielle G. says "We hired Teresa to care for our child from 3-18 months. We absolutely love her! She made a special connection to our son, facilitating play and...

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Linda M.

Experienced Sitter For Over 20 Years Looking For Part Time Work For Daughters Tuition

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello my name is Linda I am very experienced with any age of child especially infant I have worked at Hillcrest Hospital for the past 15 years as their newborn baby photographer up until a few weeks ago and have been working for a family in Lyndhurst for awhile and need a little extra work . I have a daughter myself that will be...

Care Member says "Linda was wonderful! She was always on time, fully engaged with our one year old daughter, and a great communicator. She is so invested in helping us as...

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Jennifer N.

Looking For A Great Family

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an exceptional childcare professional with over 23 years experience. I have been a nanny for over 10 years. I also worked in a group home for 17 years. I worked with 3 wonderfully sweet little girls, ages 10, 8 and 5. Also, I work for a family who have an infant and toddler. I have extensive experience working with children...

Tracey T. says "Jen is a hard worker. I have known her for years through her work at a Children's Home. This position requires her to have compassion and patience as...

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Mariana M.

Full Time Child Care Provider

Cleveland, OH

3.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked as a full time nanny for 3 familys over the wonderful span of 10 years. I have seen the children grow into school aged children. I am currently looking for another family to share my love with. I can provide references if needed from the family's I have worked with. I speak Spanish and English as well as some sign...

Sharilyn F. says "We've hired Mariana several times to care for our two girls, ages 5 and 1 1/2. Both of my girls really liked her. She's warm, competent and engaging....

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Joanne M.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, in both centers and private homes. I have a degree in early childhood education, and I have dedicated my life to working with children. I have an extensive list of references available upon request.

Deborah S. says "Joanne has cared for our daughter from 3 months old and for our 5 year old after school and occasionally on weekends. She has been a wonderful nanny and...

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Charlene P.

Cleveland, OH

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I am Charlene, and a professional nanny. I attended college and obtained an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. From there, I worked for the Cleveland-University Heights School District for three years. After this, I turned my attention to becoming a full-time nanny. I am passionate about providing safe,...

Lakshmi N. says "Charlene has been with us for 5 years, and with a friend of ours for 8 years before that. She is energetic, loving and reliable and we are sad to lose...

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  • 270 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cleveland, OH

Babysitters in Cleveland, OH are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 270 listed babysitters

Katarina H.

I was Katarina's Patient Care Technician instructor at Auburn Career Center. Katarina carries herself with the utmost professionalism. She...

- Christine T.

Jessica P.

Jessica has watched my son multiple times. She’s done a good job of interacting and playing with him. I would definitely hire Jessica...

- Care member

Hillary B.

Hillary worked for our business, an alpaca farm in central Ohio, for about 6 months. During that time she was extremely reliable, actively...

- Mary H.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Cleveland, OH

The average rate for babysitters in Cleveland, OH on Care.com is $19.42 per hour as of October 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Cleveland, OH often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 270 babysitters in Cleveland, OH, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Cleveland, OH offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Cleveland, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Cleveland.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Cleveland offer flexible or same-day availability.

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