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756 babysitters are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Kansas City, MO
Michala H.
Kansas City, MO
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Welcome. My name is Michala, I look forward to meeting you and your family.
I have childcare experience of 5 years, including babysitting, volunteer work, tutoring, and working as a public school district employee. I have a passion for embracing the creative nature within us all, and predominately, that resides within a child....
Michala can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michala was wonderful! Both kids seem to really enjoy having her watch them."
Care member
Kathryn S.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "
Care member
Quindlan M.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm the oldest of 4 kids. I have about 6 years of nanny experience, but I've been babysitting for about 10 years for multiple families.
Quindlan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Very impressed with Quinn. She was open to helping with various house tasks (making copies, prepping food, grocery shopping) and did them all timely and better than I would have done;) she also played with the kids and feels very genuine. Positive attitude, very...
Rachel R.
Kameron C.
Kansas City, MO
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kameron, I'm 21 years old, and I am currently attending UMKC as a theatre major. I am looking for a part-time pet sitting jobs and babysitting jobs on MWF or one time occurrences. I have provided child care for all age ranges up to 12 and have 2 years experience with animal care.
Previously, I was a nanny to...
5.0
"Kameron is amazing! Cannot recommend her enough for both child and pet care!"
Kristi G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi friends! I'm an energetic, outgoing, charismatic and self-motivated nanny/babysitter! I am here to serve you and your family the best way I can by keeping a safe and very fun environment.
I am licensed in Kansas as a Program Director in the Shawnee Mission School District! I have more than 7 years of childcare under my belt....
Daneisha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She jumped right in to help us with a last minute childcare need for three high energy and challenging children, ages 3, 4 and 7. And she was very easy to talk to, approachable, and adaptable. She helped make a potentially really stressful situation feel normal and...
Nikki K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone :) My name is Bri! I have my masters degree in social work and I have extensive knowledge of child development. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I am now 27. I have experience in casual babysitting jobs, longer term nanny jobs, and have worked with children and families in my social work profession for the...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bri is fabulous. She is reliable, professional, kind and energetic. She is great with my two very different kids and is proactive and positive. She is a great care provider and I highly recommend her. We will definitely keep using Bri as long as she is available!"
Micah H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amanda P. I just settled in North KC after spending years traveling around the US. My degree is in Business Administration, but my expertise is in childcare. I have taken interim nanny/babysitting positions all around the country- and adored it! I now work full-time using my degree, but still love to hang with...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda was a fantastic babysitter for my two toddlers! She was engaged, patient, and kind with them. I can tell that Amanda genuinely enjoys being with children and I would highly recommend her to other families!"
Jennifer B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Claire and I am seeking a recurring babysitter position. My desire to work alongside children stems from the first babysitting job I received in middle school, and it motivated me to pursue other child-oriented opportunities during my undergraduate career. In college, I was employed with a non-profit,...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Susana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susana is absolutely amazing with my 3 kiddos. She brought different activities and crafts to keep them busy and entertained for a full 8 hours. She arrived on time and even confirmed with me the day before. My kids keep asking when she is coming back to babysit....
Cici B.
Rebecca B.
Kansas City, MO
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there :) My name is Rebecca and I am 23 years old. I'm currently a licensed insurance agent hoping to go back to nursing school. I have one brother who is 19 and I have always loved helping people. I am pretty frequently involved with any service opportunity that has ever caught my eye. I have been babysitting the young...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca babysat my three daughters for occasional date nights. They loved when she watched them! She is fun and dependable and we were sad when she moved away for college!"
Erin A.
Grace B.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Grace, and I'm a fun and outgoing babysitter who loves spending time with children. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I truly enjoy working with kids and helping them learn and grow. I am reliable, responsible and always punctual. My hobbies include tennis, cooking, and outdoor activities with my dog....
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was simply awesome while watching our 1 and 4 year old. She was punctual, upbeat, and she listened closely to our instructions. Our boys loved hanging out with her. She made it super easy for us to go have a date night and enjoy ourselves. We can’t wait to...
Matthew L.
Anna A.
Kansas City, MO
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I have experience baby sitting children ages 1-9. I enjoy getting on the child's level and interacting with them. Some of my favorite things to do are play games, read books, and build forts! While caring for children I am conscientious, I not only want to be a good babysitter but desire to leave the home in the same or...
Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna drives, has a good work history and loves kids."
Greg A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying since 2018. I have worked with all ages, including newborns. I am CPR certified and I can update you as much/little as you want. :)
I like working with kids because it comes naturally for me. I follow the child's lead on what they want to do and go from there.
I'm looking for a job that...
Kendall can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our daughter loves Kendall & jumps for joy when we tell her she’s going to watch her. Kendall is good at texting us updates of how things are going & at following the details we’ve left about what works best with our daughter. She is a trusted, fun, caring...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/babysitter since I was 15. I was a camp counselor for 2 years. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I am also a swim instructor so I can teach your kids how to swim and water safety.
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison was great with our 1 & 2 year olds. They can be little tornadoes at this age but she did a great job entertaining them. She watched them while we had a date night and even put them to bed. I would definitely hire her again!"
Lydia L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Abbie! I was a nanny for 1 year and a half for a sweet baby that grew into a toddler! Being a nanny has been my favorite job ever and I am still very close with her and her family. I am currently in dental hygiene school and am not available for any recurring nannying jobs but, I am always looking for new baby sitting...
Abbigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"You can't find a better sitter! She is always my go to. And all of my kiddos love her"
Alexis B.
Emma M.
Kansas City, MO
$12-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 20 and recently married. I absolutely love kids! I am pursuing a career in early childhood education and am working on getting all of my necessary certifications. I have 5 years of babysitting experience and I have been working at a preschool for about a year now. I will help with cooking and cleaning. I am a hard worker...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma served as a presidential leader for our high school. She has a wonderful personality and is an extremely hard worker. Emma has a wonderful desire to serve others and ensure that all people around are actively involved in whatever she has planned. Emma loves to...
Pam B.
5.0
(2)
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is great with children. She is patient and she is a wonderful caregiver. I highly recommend her."
Care member
Emily D.
Kansas City, MO
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily.
For 10+ years I have worked with children (newborns to 16 years). I have been employed as a daycare associate, babysitter, tutor and nanny. As a nanny I provide childcare, educational activities, outdoor exploration, age appropriate games and play, transportation to school/activities and assist with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I am so happy I hired Emily! I was so comfortable leaving my kids in her care. They were always so happy to see her. She is very reliable and always arrived on time. I would greatly recommend her. "
Emily S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an older child in a large family, I began caring for children at a very young age. During high school, I began babysitting my siblings and their friends, and I have now been a professional nanny for over 10 years. I love helping children explore the world and providing them a safe and healthy learning environment. I am...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Sophia was great! She was so comfortable with babies and adapted super well. She even taught me some stuff about kids! Would definitely recommend to anyone!"
Eleanor S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kameron, I'm 20 years old, and I am currently attending UMKC as a theatre major. I am looking for a part-time pet sitting jobs and babysitting jobs (reoccurring, one time, or overnight stay). I have provided child care for all age ranges up to 12 and have 2 years experience with animal care.
Previously, I was...
Kameron can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kansas City, MO
Michala H.
5.0
Michala was wonderful! Both kids seem to really enjoy having her watch them.
- Care member
Kathryn S.
5.0
She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her.
- Care member
Quindlan M.
5.0
Quinn has been an amazing nanny and addition to our family for the last 2 years. She is responsible, reliable, creative, loving, and a caring/nurturing person. She has done a great job with our son and we are sad to be moving and not able to continue to have her as our nanny. Her next family will be...
- Care member
Kameron C.
5.0
My daughter had a great time with Kameron! I appreciated that she was punctual and communicated well with me.
- Care member
Daneisha J.
5.0
Daneisha is the best! She is dependable, flexible, and engaging. My girls can't wait for her to come each day.
- Emily B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kansas City, MO:
How can I find a Kansas City babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Kansas City, MO?
The average rate for Kansas City, MO babysitters on Care.com is $16.55 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 Kansas City, MO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kansas City, 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.
Ratings for Kansas City, MO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Kansas City, MO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 314 reviews of the 756 listed babysitters.