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Mira P.

Leawood, KS

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I'm willing to be a babysitter during the week. I'm great with children and I'm very fun and responsible.
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Imani H.

Imani Kalene Fresh Start Cleaning Services: Bringing Comfort And Cleanliness To Your Home

Leawood, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Welcome to Imani Kalene Cleaning Services, where I treat your home like my own! I'm passionate about creating clean, comfortable spaces that help you feel at ease. Whether you're looking for a one-time deep clean or regular upkeep, my goal is to bring a sense of freshness and calm into every room. I bring my own high-quality...
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Amel A.

Part-Time Babysitter Available. Bonus Certified Physician Assistant

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a certified Physician Assistant (PA) with 5+ years in medical practice. I'm married, have 1 dog (shown in picture) and live in OP, KS. I recently quit my PA job due to healthcare provider burnout and taking some time off to find my passion again. I have several yrs of experience caring for children ever since I was in HS...

Care Member says "We love Amel!! Needing a sitter for the first time with our first baby and we are so lucky to have found her! So kind, reliable and a natural with...

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Jerriann H.

Responsible And Fun Sitter!

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello!! As your babysitter/nanny, I can guarantee your child's safety and happiness will always be my top priorities. I have 8+ years of experience working in both childcare and classroom settings. Much of my previous work has focused on teaching STEAM-related classes, focusing on art, screen-free coding (fundamentals), science,...

Selena B. says "Jerriann was great with my 3 children. Arrived prompted and the kids had a lot of fun."

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Holly P.

Babysitter/Nanny

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a nanny and worked in a day care with children from newborns-early teens. I have previously been an after school nanny, summer nanny, full time nanny, and date night nanny.

Care Member says "Highly recommend! I feel so safe leaving my baby, now toddler with Holly. Very happy to have found her for date nights!! "

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Jazmine N.

Loving Caring Great Caregiver/Babysitter

Kansas City, MO

4.7(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
*****PLEASE BE ADVISED I AM ONLY WILLING TO ACCEPT JOBS I AM ABLE TO BRING MY CHILD WITH ME CURRENTLY**** I personally don't want to have someone watch my son while I go and watch other peoples children, THANK YOU for being understanding. I have plenty experience with multiple kids at a time ranging from age 0-19, I am a...

Juniya B. says "10/10 would recommend! When she arrived my daughter completely forgot about me and that's something to be said because I don't leave her often. Kept me...

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Kelsey G.

Lenexa, KS

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm an anesthesia resident at the University of Kansas Medical Center looking for a job while I finish up school. Great with kids and animals, love math and science, and reliable. CPR certified.

Kiah M. says "She watched my 4 & 2 year old for a weeknight date night. She was easy to communicate with, was very punctual, and my kids loved her! I felt very at ease...

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Mariah L.

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Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Mariah. I recently graduated from Entourage Institute! Ive had a lot of siblings so l became a babysitter very young age. I've been involved in childcare for many years and have lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, and educated kids of all ages. For many years throughout high school, l have...

Lauren B. says "Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy...

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Lamanique L.

Child care

Overland Park, KS

4.7(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have volunteered at a daycare and elementary school. From there I got a paying job at a church nursery. We had children from infant to 3 years. Then I got another job at a church nursery soon after that and we had children there from infants to 6 years. I have babysat for families. I am currently babysitting for a family. The...

Lani M. says "Lamanique is a wonderful caregiver! :) She watches my two children frequently. They are always smiling and ready to see her, then are smiling and happy when...

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Rylee F.

Energetic And Experienced Nanny

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been a nanny for over 10 years. I have experience with children from newborns to 13 years old. I am deeply interested in childhood development and hope to start a family of my own someday. I believe nature is the best tool and enjoy spending lots of time outside. I also enjoy reading in my personal time. While I am at...

Ashley T. says "Rylee is wonderful! She was playful and so fun to have as part of our family. She's upbeat and brings good energy and laughter no matter the situation,...

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Brianna Q.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...

Corey P. says "We have used Bri for sitting for the last few months with our 10yo and 9mo and we have been so very happy with her! She's prompt, communicative, and...

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Lindsey M.

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love to do arts and crafts, play outside, and help kiddos to learn (especially through music! I studied 2 years of music education during my time at KU).

Rebekah F. says "Lindsey has been our nanny over the past year helping us with our 18 month old, and we have loved having her! She has been so reliable, literally has...

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Hannah Q.

I'm Looking To Babysit Children While Parents Are Out

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Hannah. I have 4 years experience in early childhood education, and I have a true passion for helping children grow and learn! I have spent the last year teaching at an outdoor school in Olathe. However, I think I am ready to work closer to my home in Lee's Summit. I am reliable, kind, and creative. I have...

Ayan R. says "We have known Hannah for a while and hired her multiples times for child care - both as a nanny and as a baby sitter. She is loving, caring, dependable and...

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Gretchen P.

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Gretchen and I am looking for any families who are in need of a nanny. I have one year of experience at children's village Montessori school where I took care of infants and toddlers by changing diapers, giving bottles, reading books and etc. I also adore taking care of toddlers up to middle school and love...

Tyler B. says "Gretchen was awesome with my kids! Highly recommend."

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Isabel B.

Isabel From Shawnee, KS

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! I am in a full-time office position, looking for supplemental work serving families nights and weekends. I am a hard-working, reliable, and flexible candidate ready to care for your loved one(s)! Although I have not sought a position through a site like Care. com in the past, I have much experience caring for children....

Care Member says "Isabel is amazing! She has watched my 6 year old since she was an infant and has been amazing! She is timely, responsive and responsible. "

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Olivia M.

Looking To Babysit!

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
I am a college graduate in psychology. I currently work as a behavioral technician at a clinic for kids with autism. I am looking for childcare jobs that I can take on weekends or for special occasions such as date nights! I have babysat and nannied for kids since middle school and in the summer I was a nanny for an amazing...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Olivia and would absolutely book her again. She was a great communicator, arrived promptly, and asked great questions about safety....

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Brandy M.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Aloha! I'm a traveling nanny and florist. (TX, HI, MO) I'm a certified medical assistant/phlebotomist (pediatrics/ dermatology - 3+ years) I graduated in 2023 from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a degree in multidisciplinary studies. My partner Balina works on/off a 48-hour schedule at Whiteman Air Force base as a...

Shashank T. says "Brandy took care of our 3mo old on our recent trip and was amazing with our baby - she was able to make our baby smile at her! This was first time that...

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Maria M.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I began working with children in 2014 volunteering in my church's nursery. Since then I have gone on to work in many daycares. I have taken many child safety and child development classes and have learned so much about the beautiful developing young mind. I have a passion for teaching children how to learn and grow, especially...

Jeff M. says "Maria watched our infant for about 3 months and was wonderful. She was always 10 minutes early, willing to stay late, and never missed a day! Would...

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Jordana H.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
I am a fun person to be around love to have a good time and want to make kids happy! I am staring college august 11 and I am wanting a steady income and a low paced job

Care Member says "We love Jordana! She’s amazing with kids. My kids felt comfortable with her right away, and my 3 yo son has major separation anxiety. She immediately...

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Megan P.

Babysitter And/Or Nanny

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a current nursing student at Rasmussen University. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid training for all ages. While I was in high school, I was a full-time nanny for a 2-year-old. My daily duties were to take him to day care in the morning, when I got out of school, I would go pick him up and take care of him until bed...

Rebecca R. says "I have three active children and a dog, and Megan handled them all remarkably. The children loved to see her when she came over to babysit. Also, she...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Leawood, KS

Babysitters in Leawood, KS are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Amel A.

We love Amel!! Needing a sitter for the first time with our first baby and we are so lucky to have found her! So kind, reliable and a...

- Care member

Jerriann H.

Jerriann was great with my 3 children. Arrived prompted and the kids had a lot of fun.

- Selena B.

Holly P.

Highly recommend! I feel so safe leaving my baby, now toddler with Holly. Very happy to have found her for date nights!!

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Leawood, KS:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Leawood, KS 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 22 babysitters in Leawood, KS on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Leawood, KS babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of June 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 Leawood, KS 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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