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60 babysitters are listed in Lavon, TX
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Lavon, TX
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I know how important it is to have access to childcare; Also, I genuinely love caring for kids! I love their growing minds, their confidence to ask the craziest questions, and their pure energy!! I grew up needing childcare and I'm here to provide that for other families, whatever the reason!
Clarissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Clarissa was punctual, dependable, and flexible with our schedule!"
Siv M.
Faith S.
Wylie, TX
$9-19/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Faith and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Arkansas. I am an elementary Stem-based education and Biology double major! I have 7 years of experience in the childcare field. This past year, I was a student teacher at a Steam lab in an elementary school, where I was able to further my understanding and...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Faith to babysit my 3 children, my 10 year old, my 5 year old daughter and my 7 year old son. She was very polite and understanding of our rules set in place. She knew how to accommodate the children well and also interacted with them."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Niki, I am 25 years old, and I have received a bachelor's for business as well as a Masters in Management. Although my schooling is in business, my passion is caring for children. I love kids & I have several years of experience with newborn ages and up. I am creative, trustworthy, loyal, bubbly, and dependable. I...
Niki can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my kids! Would hire again. :)"
Mikka S.
Jeanna M.
Rockwall, TX
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! I'm Jay! I am 29 years old. I live with my husband, our 3 dogs, and 2 cats. I am looking to do childcare as a side job. I am a former nanny and love babysitting jobs as well. I specialize in homework help, arts and crafts, and music. I would be an ideal after school babysitter or date night sitter!
My mother is also...
Jeanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Jay is great! I've seen her with my 3 year old brother a lot and she is very good with him! She's very patient and a good problem solver and great at calming him down when he's upset! She's my go to person when we need someone outside of family to watch him for any...
Kalee F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay-at-home mom of two boys, ages 12 and 18 years old. I have worked in daycare centers and kept children in my home for over 20 years. I would love to keep a child close to my home on a part-time basis, so I could still spend time with my own children. I have kept my sister's five boys and two have special needs. Most...
Jana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"I'm so grateful to have been able to entrust Jana with the care of my child. She is kind, caring, and has an unmistakably natural talent when it comes to childcare. Jana is absolutely wonderful!!"
Michelle C.
Nancy W.
Royse City, TX
$58/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
My experience with seniors are the following; Toileting, Bathing, Feeding, light house work, errands, companionship and much more... Helping seniors complete their daily tasks is my passion! I have learned to understand seniors with different needs and attitudes. Patience, understanding and respect is the key for caring.
Nancy can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
I have been mostly a stay at home mom to our four kiddos since 2003. Over the years I have watched children in my home while raising my kids although for the last two years I have worked from home as an Architectural Drafter. I am the oldest of 5 and have been watching other family's children since I was 12yrs old. I started...
Alora can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alora cared for my infant daughter for well over a year and she was a blessing to have in our lives. Alora was the most loving, patient, gentle caregiver I could've ever hoped for. She even taught my daughter to sign so we could learn when she was hungry or all...
Jennifer S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a 2-month-old and I am looking for a reoccurring position where I can bring him or you are comfortable with your children being at my house!
I have been watching children since I was 12 (18 years) and took the babysitting class with Red Cross. I love children and caring for them! I have extensive experience with...
Esther can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Esther was watched my girls for an evening. She was absolutely wonderful with my 4 year old and 18 month old and they loved her. I would definitely hire Esther again!"
Alicia H.
Madalynn B.
Rowlett, TX
$40-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home, Business, Home Rental Interior And Exterior Cleaner
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been providing high quality care for 6 years as a home, business, and home rental cleaner. I provide all my own cleaning supplies, and I am very thorough
Madalynn can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Madalynn came on time and got straight to work. i didn't need much done but she worked as hard as if she was cleaning a mansion. i will hire her again after the holidays not only because she was efficient and thorough, but she was very nice and trustworthy."
Gloria D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids, and they tend to love me. I've been babysitting for three years now and babysit for many different types of families. I have my own car, I am always on time, I don't smoke in any way, I love pets of any size and shape, and I can stay as late as you'd like, and I am perfectly capable of dealing with...
Anastasiya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Ana, she made sure they had fun but followed our evening schedule. On time and super kind and professional! "
Care member
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15+ years of experience in both the private home and public childcare spectrum. I have experience with premature up to teenage years. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I was raised by two of the most amazing and influential people in my life, my parents. I come from a large and very communal family. As a teenager I...
Christina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Christina is very professional and always on time. She is great with children and they love to have her. "
Nicholas S.
Juli A.
Rockwall, TX
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking For Part Time/Full Time Work Taking Care Of Babies/Kids.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience working with children and families as a nanny through this site. I am a mother of 3 so I definitely have life experience! My first born was preemie so I spent a lot of time learning how to take care of newborns from the Nicu nurses. I've always had a huge heart for children. I am detailed...
Juli can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and worked with preschool children in a day care environment. I enjoy assisting and watching children learn and play and can offer loving guidance and structure.
I am also open to a clerical or personal assistant position, since my 40 plus years of work experience was...
Cindy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Cindy to help my husband and I watch our daughter while I had to go to work. She was fantastic. I'm extremely particular about who I leave my daughter with and I trusted her fully. They had fun together and the only reason we don't use her anymore is...
Shereen J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am warm, caring, and nurturing individual who is eager to provide outstanding care for the kids of a family in the capacity of a professional nanny bringing experience as a mother of 4 girls, kids ministry director, developer of a church nursery program. My strong passion for children and excitement to work with families allow...
Ivonne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ivonne is bilingual (Spanish), an experienced mother, of good moral character, kind to children, a great singer, and creative. "
Leslie V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Mother of 3 grown children with 20+ years of experience in childcare, care-giving and housekeeping. My joy is watching children grow. I enjoy keeping up with their amazing energy and learning from them. I am reliable, flexible, compassionate, and honest.
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have found Lindsay through Care.com and I am so happy that I did! She has upbeat attitude which my daughter and I love. My daughter was connected with her right away and she had so much fun playing tag and having a pretend picnic in the backyard. She is...
Debbie K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I provide drop-in care for your pets while you are away.
I am an avid animal lover. Yes, I was the one always bringing home strays. Things haven't changed. I still have a very tender spot in my heart for God's creatures. I have been around cats and dogs all of my life and honestly cannot imagine life without them. I am...
Debbie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Deb is wonderful. She is very personable, great to work with, and provided updates daily. My pets were in great hands and they really love her . . especially my male standard poodle whom tends to scare a lot of people away because he is so over protective. Also,...
Care member
Jana H.
Wylie, TX
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have taken care of pets for 20 years. I love animals a lot. I am patient, kind and honest.
Jana can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"Jana is amazing, and pays a lot of attention to the details Very thorough and complete in her work. Highly recommend."
Lisa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren. I am a college student majoring in legal studies! I am the fourth oldest out of 13 children. Not to mention my life of babysitting younger siblings on a daily basis, I have five years of paid experience with children ages infant to 12 years. I have helped with preemie babies, as well as children with...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Super helpful and great with my kids!"
Whitney P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Debbie. I am looking forward to getting to know your family! I am a teacher's aide at Draper Intermediate in Wylie and also teach private flute lessons. I have been working with children since my first babysitting job in seventh grade. I am certified in First Aid/CPR/AED adult, child and infant.
I love children...
Debbie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debbie is wonderful! I don't even know where to start. She's dependable, always on time and our boys love spending time with her. They often ask when she will be back to play with them. We also have a dog that loves her. :) She is the first sitter that we hired to...
Brienna T.
Brenda B.
Rockwall, TX
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(21)
I am an experienced and enthusiastic caregiver with a strong desire to teach as I'm caring for children. I have worked with special needs children, have been a substitute teacher for all grade levels in the local elementary school, along with working as an Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional.
What can I say? I love babies...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Brenda is extraordinary person who cares for other people's children as if they are her own precious little gems. She teaches them through fun games and has routine and schedules that allows the children to feel secure and comfortable in her care. Ms. Brenda...
Hanna H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lavon, TX
Clarissa F.
5.0
Clarissa was punctual, dependable, and flexible with our schedule!
- Siv M.
Faith S.
5.0
I hired Faith to babysit my 3 children, my 10 year old, my 5 year old daughter and my 7 year old son. She was very polite and understanding of our rules set in place. She knew how to accommodate the children well and also interacted with them.
- Care member
Niki S.
5.0
Nikki was our families first nanny so as you can guess we were so nervous at first. After the first few days we knew she was a great fit! Our kids LOVED her. She always went above and beyond to keep our kids engaged, happy, and in a routine. She was always on time, very flexible, and communicative....
- Victoria P.
Jeanna M.
5.0
Jeanna is fun, kind and over all great! She kept my kids several years and they still ask about her; now that they have grown into teenagers. I would highly recommend her for any family.
- Care member
Jana H.
5.0
Jana has worked for me for 15 years cleaning my office, home, and babysitting occasionally. I would unequivocally recommend her for any of those jobs. She is dependable, honest, and does a good job.
- Dj V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lavon, TX:
How can I find a Lavon babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lavon, TX 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 9 babysitters in Lavon, TX on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Lavon, TX?
The average rate for Lavon, TX babysitters on Care.com is $18.44 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 Lavon, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lavon, TX 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.