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387 babysitters are listed in Dayton, OH
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Dayton, OH
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have worked a full time job for 30 years at various nonprofits and colleges. I raised my own son as a single parent and understand how important it is to have a reliable and trustworthy caregiver. If you hire me you get an adult who is dependable and no worries about sneaking boyfriends over. I treat this as a serious job. I...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"We love Patty! She has been a wonderful sitter for our son."
Brittany S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Evie I am 20 years old and a junior at the University of Dayton. I am originally from Cleveland. I am an experienced babysitter of 7 years and I have nannied for multiple families. I also worked during the summer as a camp counselor in which I led activities, monitored groups, and made sure everyone was having fun...
Evie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Evie has been our favorite and constant babysitter since she was in 6th grade. She has always been a responsible, conscientious and super fun babysitter that the kids love. She's communicative and punctual, and is great at engaging with kids. Our kids always ask...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and loving.
I like working with kids because I'm a kid at heart. I have trauma and know kids are very vulnerable. Working with kids put me in the position to be not only in charge but responsible for their safety and the things they are learning.
I'm looking for a job that allows me...
Delaney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Delaney did a great job with my son. She is very patient, understanding and caring. "
Elena C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years working in the health care field combined as a medical assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse.
Kendra can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, personal care, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"During the time Kendra cared for our mom, we found her to be an excellent caregiver in every respect. As an LPN, she was exceedingly knowledgeable. She understood the scope of her responsibilities and was quickly able to execute her duties of providing all aspects...
Cathy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Taylor! I recently moved to the area to pursue a doctorate degree in psychology at Wright State. I love kids so I'm looking for work as a part-time babysitter! I have over 8 years of childcare experience spanning from volunteer/mentorship positions (Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland and Columbus, OSU student groups...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor was fabulous! My child loved her. She was on-time, engaging and so, so patient. Bedtimes can be rough, but she did an excellent job. Definitely would hire her again!"
Winifred A.
5.0
(2)
Hey y'all! My name is Jacie and I am currently the Family & Community Engagement Coordinator with a Educational Services Center! With my current position, I have summers off from work so I have plenty of time to spend with your little ones! I have over 4 years of experience working in a special needs childcare facility and I...
Jacie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am one of Jacie's teachers at school and have mentored her for two years. She is great with children and desires to be a teacher in the future. She is a lot of fun and would be a great caretaker!"
Sara H.
Jessica H.
Dayton, OH
$15-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Personal Assistant To Babysitter, I Can Help With Any Need.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am 23 years old and I have been babysitting and nannying since I was a 12-year-old "mommy sitter". I have babysat and nannied children ranging from newborn to 11 years old. I also have experience in house cleaning, and organizational and assistant skills. My job can range from just watching the kids, to picking up your...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was great! She was on time and great with our 15 month old. Played for a bit, read some books and she got him down for the night with no problems. She was also great with our two crazy dogs (& I truly mean crazy lol) I would definitely hire her again!"
Sammy A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving mom of 2 who loves all children as her own! I have cared for neighbors, friends, & family of all ages for 17+ years and I'm a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant by trade. I've also worked as a fitness childcare attendant, swim coach, mentor at a Boys and Girls Club, VBS leader, & had the privilege of...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is my girls favorite babysitter. She is amazingly kind and patient with children. I would recommend her very highly."
Holly M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After four years of disability that left me bed-ridden, I'm finally in remission and ready to get back to doing what I love!
I like to organize, I love pets, and I love kids. I did most of the raising for my now 10 y/o niece when living with her parents and I understand the great patience, tolerance, pure passion for child...
Kait can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kait has been Watching my Son for about 6 months now, and She's been Great! She has excellent communication skills and is really good with my Infant Son.
She is very flexible and has accommodated some odd hours for me and has been a Lifesaver. Kait Is very...
Joshua S.
Belsey H.
Dayton, OH
$21-29/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caring And Creative Babysitter: Ensuring Safety And Building Trust
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Belsey, and I'm happy to introduce myself as a Child care provider. My previous experience a live in nanny contributed to my ability to provide exceptional childcare, I'm here to lend a helping hand to parents and ensure their little ones are in excellent care.
My primary goal is to create a positive and...
Belsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Belsey is amazing. She arrived on time and was wonderful with my son. My son was smitten. They played and had a blast. Belsey even accommodated our request to meet prior to to ensure this was a great fit. She is the ultimate professional. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a nanny for 10+ years, most recently for a family with 2 children. I was full time, Monday through Thursday. My daily duties included transportation to and from school, doctor/dentist appointments, camp, and many other extra activities. I also did the food shopping, light clean up, and odd and end errand...
Mardou can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mardi has been a full-time sitter for us for over two years. Our daughter's safety is always Mardi's top priority and she done a great job taking care of our daughter. She can handle all the challenges that come with childcare and I feel extremely comfortable...
Amy S.
Sandy H.
Dayton, OH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a home health care professional that has over 10 years experience in caring for seniors, usually in their home. I am experienced in assuring medication is dispensed on time, doctors appointments, companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping, and making sure my patients are happy. I have assisted seniors with heart...
Sandy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Sandy is an exceptional caring person for my mother who has dementia. She has such a positive and friendly attitude and provides honest advise. I appreciate her ability to know what is important and sharing insight in helping mom and dad. I am so happy to know...
Michelle D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachael . I have been caring for children all my life. I am the eldest of siblings and have had multiple jobs in child care. For starters, I taught swim lessons at a local pool for 2 years. During this time I also umpired tee-ball and coach-pitch baseball and softball. I then took a position at a YMCA summer camp...
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jessica and I have been working with children for 10 years. Due to my circumstances, I was able to start working as a part time nanny/babysitter at the age of 17, though I had been building my experience through other childcare opportunities starting at the age of 13. In the summer of 2016 I was a full-time live-in...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is great with kids. She has a very sweet personality, she loves to play games with the kids. She does really well when the kids are having a hard time transitioning away from moms and dads. She takes direction well and is really positive. "
Julie S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Alison. I'm 30 years old and a realtor. I'm looking to babysit/nanny on the side. I have a degree in special education. I taught Kindergarten Special Needs for 5 years at Franklin City Schools. I nannied all throughout college for two school aged boys.
5.0
"Alison took care of my energetic boys for years. I never had to worry when they were in Allison’s care. She always went above and beyond. Our family was blessed to have her be apart of it. I highly recommend Alison for childcare. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Lucia and I'm 19 years old and outside of babysitting I worked as an STNA.
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving, and kind.
I like working with kids because I grew up as the oldest of 5 so I have plenty of experience babysitting and I really enjoyed it as well.
Lucia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Lucia was great with our toddler. He kept asking for her after she left. We will definitely call on Lucia again!"
Elizabeth R.
Rebekah A.
Dayton, OH
$13-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with caring for children, from newborns up to 17-year-olds. I have two younger siblings whom I used to babysit, all the time. I changed diapers, played with them, cooked, etc. Any questions, please feel free to ask!
Rebekah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm an experienced babysitter; nanny; mother; & granny. I have 4 adult children that I raised, alone. They're now 42; 39; 35; & 31. I also have 14 1/2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Currently, I am raising 1 of my granddaughters, she is a sweet, smart & beautiful 8-year-old.
Sonja can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Sonja was an excellent nanny for my kids - flexible, dependable and very caring. We felt like she was family. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have taught in full day school programs as well as in after school programming for several years. I speak Spanish and lived in Spain. I have a Political Science degree and am an attorney. I currently work in adult education specifically with immigrants as I am serving a year of service with AmeriCorps. I have years of nannying...
5.0
"Christina worked for us for several months as caregiver for our two young boys. I cannot say enough about Christina's caring demeanor, enthusiastic attitude, and strong work ethic. My boys love her, especially our four-year-old. She regularly brought over books,...
Megan G.
Sandy H.
Dayton, OH
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care of children of many ages, from infants to age 12, in daycare's, their homes and mine. I have many years experience babysitting children(10+). I am also CPR, child CPR and first aid-certified. As well as BCI and FBI back ground checked.
Sandy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sandy would be the one I would choose if I needed her to babysit for me or to take care of me why because she's got the spirit she's independent very intelligent very bright she is a worker if I had to choose somebody to work for me it would definitely be her Sandy...
Patricia B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dayton, OH
Patricia L.
5.0
Patty was everything we could have asked for and more! She watched our 1 year old daughter during the day several times a week (starting when she was only 5 mo old) and also for a weekly date night. Patty was always on time, very rarely called off and was so dependable. She truly cared about our...
- Shannon K.
Evie S.
5.0
Evie has been our favorite and constant babysitter since she was in 6th grade. She has always been a responsible, conscientious and super fun babysitter that the kids love. She's communicative and punctual, and is great at engaging with kids. Our kids always ask for her to come over when they...
- Megan H.
Delaney B.
5.0
Delaney did a great job with my son. She is very patient, understanding and caring.
- Elena C.
Kendra M.
5.0
During the time Kendra cared for our mom, we found her to be an excellent caregiver in every respect. As an LPN, she was exceedingly knowledgeable. She understood the scope of her responsibilities and was quickly able to execute her duties of providing all aspects of daily care. She proved...
- Cathy M.
Taylor S.
5.0
Taylor was fabulous! My child loved her. She was on-time, engaging and so, so patient. Bedtimes can be rough, but she did an excellent job. Definitely would hire her again!
- Winifred A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dayton, OH:
How can I find a Dayton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dayton, 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 387 babysitters in Dayton, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Dayton, OH?
The average rate for Dayton, OH babysitters on Care.com is $15.59 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 Dayton, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dayton, 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 Dayton, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Dayton, OH are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 119 reviews of the 387 listed babysitters.