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60 babysitters are listed in Independence, OH
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Independence, OH
4.9
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jocelyn! I have a deep passion for working with children. All of my past and current jobs include working with children. I have been a lifeguard since 2017- teaching learn to swim for all ages. I have also worked at a Cleveland Fitness club in their child daycare facility. I am American Red Cross CPR and first Aid...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"This was our first hire through Care.com and we were so pleased. Jocelyn was great with our girls. Excellent communication ahead of time. We had a phone interview and she texted a few times the day of to confirm details. My toddler loved playing with her and she...
Elana R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and love babysitting! I have a bachelor's degree in Middle Childhood Education and have countless hours of experience. I love playing and having fun with kids!
Maggie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie has nurtured and continues to care for my 3 year old for several months and has been a greet teacher and care taker for my boy. She is clean and punctual and I would definitely recommend her."
Amy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from the University of Akron and now work in Commercial Real Estate! I have played soccer and ran cross country throughout high school and I played club soccer at Akron. I have been babysitting my cousins since I was the age of 12. In previous years, I babysat for a family throughout the summer. I also...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! So happy you came across my page. A few things about me, I am pursuing my college degree in psychology with an interest in child psychology. I am a bubbly, creative, and loving person. I love to draw, paint, sing, dance, and read! Absolutely love Disney and if I had to choose I would say my favorite princess is Ariel. No...
Denaeja can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Denaeja was great with our kids. She arrived on time and was looking forward to painting with our 10 & 11 year-old girls. Our daughters really enjoyed spending time with her! I would definitely hire her again."
Care member
3.2
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Davia and I am 28 years old. I live in Maple Heights, Ohio. I graduated Cuyahoga Community College in 2014 with my EMT Certificate and then following I graduated with my Associates Of Arts in 2017.
Davia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Was able to watch my kids at the last minute, and my boys loved her. Would definitely use her services again."
Keisha P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 26-year-old young professional who recently move to Cleveland, and I have been babysitting for about 10 years. I am looking to sit for a family on date nights. I have the most experience with ages 3-15. I am the middle child of five, which has taught me responsibility, initiative, and how to be self-sufficient....
Madalyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderful sitter. She always showed up on time and full of energy. My daughter had a great time, and she even cleaned my kitchen. Will definitely hire again. "
Casey M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am an enthusiastic woman who love children. I am from Colombia and I worked as a teacher for many years there. Also I have experience as an au pair.
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sandra helps with weekend babysitting for my 10 month old twins. She does a great job caring for them and settling them down when fussy. She is very kind, knowledgeable and a pleasure to have around!"
Diana D.
Nicole S.
North Royalton, OH
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am looking to help out a family who needs someone they can trust to get the kids up and ready for school. I am a college graduate from Cleveland State and have my bachelors, I am currently working towards my masters degree and I work full time at a local hospital but my mornings are free and would love the opportunity...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole has been with our family for 6 years, since my son was 2 months old! She’s been our nanny for our son (age 6) and daughter (age 3). I don’t even know where to begin with all the wonderful things to say about her (and her extended family)! Nicole is...
Care member
Theresa T.
Cleveland, OH
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a 38-year-old with 8 years experience working with individuals who intellectual and developmental disabilities. I've worked in the homes feeding, bathing, cleaning and interacting with many individuals of all backgrounds. I was a supervisor in the homes for 1 year and move up quickly as a House Manager for 2 years and then...
Esfir K.
North Royalton, OH
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Esfir and I love children. I am the oldest out of 8 kids. I grew up babysitting my siblings, my cousins and children from my church. As I got older I continued in that and I have 5 years of experience from newborns to 14 years old. In the past year I got to live out my dreams by traveling as a missionary to a...
Esfir can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esfir was a blessing to our family. She is kind, dependable and hardworking. She did a wonderful job caring for our kids and we'd recommend her in the future! She did well with our youngest (who cried a lot the first time we left) and she was able to handle our...
Genevieve V.
Allison M.
Bedford, OH
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work at center with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, I absolutely love what I do there but I am looking for more one on one time with the person. All of our people have very busy schedules as do I and I don't really have much time to actually get to know them, which is not what I had expected. I...
5.0
"We hired Allison 2 months ago for hands on senior care. She has exceeded our expectations. She has easily handled all transfers with ease. She has handled all personal needs including showers and shaving. Allison is gentle with my husband and keeps him laughing....
Deborah B.
Robin H.
Cleveland, OH
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Full-time Warm, Loving, Paitient, And Educated Child Care Provider.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a full-time caregiver available to care for your loved ones. I'm a former Pre-K substitute teacher/disabilities aide and foster care assistance. I love kids and I can definitely find ways to bond with them. I've been working with children 10+years. I enjoy creative play, art, music, gardening and dramatic play. I take pride...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin has performed full time nanny duties for my daughter since 13 months old in March 2023.
Robin is an incredibly patient individual who takes the time to meet even the most challenging kids' needs. She always arrives early or on time, giving me peace of mind...
Care member
Kaneesha L.
Bedford, OH
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a 27-year-old elementary Teacher and I love children! I graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in December 2018 with my degree in Public Relations. I adore working with children. Better yet, I love to care for children. I have been caring for children since I was a child myself, and I treat every child in my care...
Kaneesha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaneesha is amazing! She is not only reliable but also great with children. Our daughter loves spending time with her, and we are very glad for her help."
Howard W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience, with babysitting, working with kids teaching dance classes, and taking care of my two younger siblings. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling.
Patience can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids feel comfortable with her and she's always on time. Anyone would be lucky to have her watch their kids :)"
Sara F.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Astrid, and I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with a passion for providing the best possible care for children. I believe that every child is unique and deserves to be nurtured, guided, and supported in a safe and loving environment. With 6 years of experience,
I am committed to fostering a happy,...
Astrid can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very attentive my daughter normally doesn’t take to anyone well mannered so much to say glad we chose her "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 she deals with children in difficult circumstances. She does her job well."
Tracey T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Meghan. I graduated from college in 2019! I have been taking care of a wide range of age groups from infants to teens since I was about 13 years old when I started babysitting. I am a reliable and responsible babysitter that has a passion to work around kids. My mother is a preschool teacher at a local school and I...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great communicator ! really appreciated "
Tiana R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Orly, I'm from Cleveland, OH and recently graduated from WashU with a degree in sociology, psychology, and women, gender, and sexuality studies. I have been babysitting for almost 10 years and built great relationships with families and kids over that time. I also house and petsit for families while they are...
Orly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Orly is fun, responsible, and a long time favorite of our family. She is silly, creative, and also happens to be a stellar role model for our three daughters. While caring for our human daughters, she also keeps tabs on our two large dogs.
From my 7 year old:...
Scott R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, Iam Faten , I started working as babysitter since I was 17 years old, I cared for Four Families in Ohio Cleveland for almost 7 years time
I have a diploma in nursing.. worked as a Pediatrics Nurse for two years and then worked as medical interpreter for 10 years in Cleveland pediatrics hospital
I have experience...
Faten can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very hard working and honest person very reliable and helpful and kinds love her so much 🙏"
Faten S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am competent and dependable housekeeper with experience in private residences(clients that I have cared for) I am valued for impeccable standards in maintaining a clean, sanitized, tidy and pleasant environment for family members and my clients. Skilled at selecting the best tools and methods for all cleaning jobs. ***I CAN...
Melissa can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, basement cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Independence, OH
Jocelyn L.
5.0
This was our first hire through Care.com and we were so pleased. Jocelyn was great with our girls. Excellent communication ahead of time. We had a phone interview and she texted a few times the day of to confirm details. My toddler loved playing with her and she was able to get my infant to sleep in...
- Elana R.
Maggie M.
5.0
Maggie has nurtured and continues to care for my 3 year old for several months and has been a greet teacher and care taker for my boy. She is clean and punctual and I would definitely recommend her.
- Amy D.
Denaeja L.
5.0
Denaeja was great with our kids. She arrived on time and was looking forward to painting with our 10 & 11 year-old girls. Our daughters really enjoyed spending time with her! I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Davia D.
5.0
Was able to watch my kids at the last minute, and my boys loved her. Would definitely use her services again.
- Keisha P.
Madalyn N.
5.0
Madalyn was a perfect fit. She was on time, very aware of safety, the kids instantly liked her, and she was a pleasure to be around. I will continue to have her babysit my kids (ages 6,9, and 12).
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Independence, OH:
How can I find a Independence babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Independence, 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 37 babysitters in Independence, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.2. 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 Independence, OH?
The average rate for Independence, OH babysitters on Care.com is $15.05 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 Independence, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Independence, 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.