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Holly T.

Part Time Nanny

Kearney, NE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 10 years. My mom was a nanny until I was 8 years old and I always helped out with the kids. I was a co-children's pastor at my past church for 3 years. I worked at an elementary school as a special education para for four years. I am currently a part time nanny to multiple families.

Brianna L. says "Holly is very attentive with my kids and spends quality time with them when she is caring for them. She takes them to the park - slides and plays on the...

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Kaitlyn W.

Babysitter/Nanny

Kearney, NE

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I am currently a student at UNK studying health science and health care management. I have worked with children a lot, whether it was babysitting or helping at the preschool and elementary school in my home town.
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Lauren F.

About Me

Kearney, NE

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, and supportive. I like working with kids because I love watching their face light up when they learn something new or do something that they felt was hard! I started working with kids when I was in 7th grade. I was just a babysitter for a family a couple days a week and I fell...
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Mackenzie H.

Summer Nanny!

Kearney, NE

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked as a babysitter for 5 years and for the past four summers I have worked as a lifeguard, swimming lessons teacher, and a summer camp counselor! Last summer I was the assistant director of the Christiansen Family YMCA camp in Fremont, NE. I love kids and have lots of fun arts and crafts to teach them! I graduated...
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Annie B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Kearney, NE

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
hello! I have always babysat children and took a babysitting class when I was 11. I have worked with children at Kearney Park and Recreation by coaching and doing activities with them. I have also nannied this past school semester.
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Haley W.

Haley W

Kearney, NE

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Haley and I live in Kearney, NE. I love getting to know and working with all kids, especially in the toddler age range! I love watching their natural curiosity as they constantly explore and learn. I have been babysitting and working with kids since I was a teenager and my passion has only grown. I was an...
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Olivia D.

Kearney, NE

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...
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Kati J.

Kearney, NE

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hello! Please ask and I am more than happy to send over my resume along with answering any questions you may have!
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Paige L.

Kearney, NE

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Paige. I'm 23 and have been working with children the past 5 years. I find joy in relationship building and watching their growth. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders and my full-time job is helping adults with disabilities. I am many things, but my love for humans is at the center.
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Brooke H.

Brooke

Kearney, NE

1.0(0)
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$28/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I worked at a daycare in Kearney from August 2016 to August 2018 and loved it! Soon after, I worked for the Storm Hockey team for a year, then in October 2019 I became a paraprofessional in the Kearney Public Schools district and loved every second of it. During my years of working at a daycare, I came up with creative...
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Jaycie C.

Kearney, NE

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$15/hr
5 years experience
As a caregiver with five years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. My calm and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build lasting relationships. Whether it's engaging in outdoor sports, playing board games, or...
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Samantha B.

Experienced Sitter

Kearney, NE

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$14/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am a Social Work major at UNK and love working with kiddos and their families. I am patient, reliable, creative, and am great at multitasking. As the eldest of 4 siblings, my journey as a sitter started at a young age. In addition to that, my mom ran an in-home daycare for roughly 4 years where I helped to care for the...
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Lauren W.

Afternoon Help For The Summer!

Kearney, NE

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have over 4 years of experience nannying and am currently a junior at UNK studying to become a middle school math teacher. I also work within the schools as a paraprofessional for KCLC at Windy Hills and a sped para for Middle School.
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Trenda H.

Part-Time Babysitter

Kearney, NE

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Originally, from small town Holdrege, NE I am new to Niceville and well, Florida in general. I have a lot of experience babysitting as I babysat through high school and college. I have gone on trips with families to nanny kids while the adults go do adult things, which I absolutely love doing. I have six nephews and two nieces....
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Talia Z.

Part-time College Student

Kearney, NE

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$14/hr
Carpooling
Hello! My name is Talia, I'm a junior at UNK with a Graphic Design Major. I've had four siblings, one of which I constantly watched over. During my middle and high school careers, I babysat for several families. Most of these families consisted of at least two children and I became their primary babysitter for several years. I...
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Taylor S.

Kearney, NE

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Taylor and I'm a nursing student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I am reaching out to see if I could help care for your kids! I'd love to tell you a little about myself! I've been babysitting for nearly 10 years and nannying since beginning college in 2021. I love watching kids learn and playing a role...
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Jayde M.

Kearney, NE

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$14/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Growing up I have babysat for multiple families in my hometown, anywhere from an hour to all day. I started helping at my grandma's in-home daycare when I was 11 and would occasionally help her throughout my middle school years. At the age of 14 I babysat a 4-month-old during the summer months. I have always loved working with...
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Riele L.

Miller, NE

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of caring for children and the positive impact I could have on their lives. I believe my patient and calm nature, combined with my...
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  • 18 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.29/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.0

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kearney, NE:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kearney, NE 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 17 babysitters in Kearney, NE on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Kearney, NE babysitters on Care.com is $15.29 per hour as of July 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kearney, NE through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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