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Janet A.

Full Time Care Fiver Available

Blue Springs, MO

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am a confident, knowledgeable worker, dedicated to creating a stimulating, encouraging, safe atmosphere for each child's individual needs. During my five years' experience, I have developed strong skills in supporting young children, and am genuinely passionate about providing the best child care and play experiences. I have...
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Audrey H.

Blue Springs, MO

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I've even watching children and pets for a little over 10 years. I love staying energetic and making sure everyone is happy and having a good time.
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Marisa E.

Grain Valley, MO

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. My journey into childcare was inspired by my positive experiences as a babysitter, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and helping them thrive. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where...
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Makenna D.

Babysitter!!

Blue Springs, MO

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello Families! My name is MaKenna, and I grew up in the KC area with 5 siblings so I have been around little kids for as long as I can remember! My education background: -I am currently in school studying Rad Tech -CPR certified -I have been working at Children's mercy hospital as a CNA for the past year so I have gotten...
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Jordan C.

Experienced Babysitter

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have always worked within my church nursery growing up and have also worked for the state of Kansas through Labette Mental Health and also Riverton Mental Health with children who were special needs. I have worked part time as a teacher at the Goddard school with...

Erin R. says "Jordan has been a real pleasure to know. She has a positive, confident attitude. She is very good about communicating via text or email and showing up on...

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Arissara C.

Hi My First Care Priority Is Safety And Happy

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
Hi I am Aris I work as babysitting in my country and here in USA since I was 18 experience for 3 years and my personal experiences from my 2 younger sisters . first aid and CPR knowledge. safety and fun time with educate . and happy of babies and kids is my goal.

Amanda H. says "Aris was fabulous! My daughter absolutely loved her. "

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Megan K.

Any Extra Hands You Need (Babysitting, Housesitting, Dog Walking, Running Errands)

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am a Kansas-Citian born & raised, UMKC graduate, and an avid traveler! I own a photographer business, am a cat mom of 2 & love staying busy assisting with any types of work to local families. While I started this career just watching family members, as I got older it expanded to other families as well and I now have...

Care Member says "Megan was great with my two year old son. Will definitely hire again if she’s available. "

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Theresa S.

Nanny

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I grew up in a family of 10 kids and 6 of them are younger than me and I've cared for them all my life. I am CPR certified. I worked as a paid nanny to a baby girl in 2022 for almost 3 years. I watched her from my home. I have babysat for multiple families on random occasions over the last 4 years. I'm a Certified Birth Doula...

Alison S. says "Theresa was an amazing babysitter to hire! I felt like my child was safe and well cared for and thoroughly entertained. I would recommend Theresa to any...

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Kirsten A.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Im a mom of 2 myself. A 3-year-old boy and 12-month-old girl (as of June 28th). My husband is a firefighter, so id love to have the flexibility to work around his schedule so he can have our kids, or find a family that is comfortable with me bringing mine along, which is what I've done in the past. Always up to discuss your...

Valerie P. says "Kirsten has watched our little girl for about 9 mos & has been excellent. Our daughter has a hard time when I leave, but she has done very good...

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Kathryn C.

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have several years in babysitting, also two years nannying for 3 children (2 families) over the span of 4 years. Also worked at a early childhood development center for over a year. I love all things artsy and finding fun things to do outdoors. I love working with kiddos and learning as much from them as they do from me. Kids...

Lara W. says "Super sweet and very communicative. My daughter loved her. Highly recommend!!!"

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Jordana H.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$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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Brooklyn B.

Mary Poppins Or Miss Honey?

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$8/hr
6 years experience
Somewhere in between Mary Poppin's strictness and Miss Honey's play time, I don't budge on the rules, but I think having a sitter should be a fun adventure. I recently graduated from college with a BA in Linguistics. My husband and I moved out here from Utah to be near family, and this is a great way for me to stay afloat while...

Michael And Bethany R. says "If only I could give more stars than 5... Brooklyn is a special needs child whisperer. We have never had our boy respond so well to anyone...

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Macy C.

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
***Looking for full-time employment Fall 2025*** Hello, I'm Macy! I am a career nanny who would describe myself as patient, responsible and energetic! Working with children is my passion and I have had many opportunities to provide quality care over the past 10 years, with 4 years of professional nannying experience. I have an...

Care Member says "Macy is thoughtful, caring, and very responsible."

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Polly G.

Polly, 29, From Brazil. Looking For A Nanny Position To Work 2-3 Days A Week!

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello families, I'm Polly and I'm 29yo! I'm from Brazil and I moved to the US in 2019. I worked for the same family for over 2 years taking care of 3 boys (6yo, 4yo and 2. 5yo when I left). I worked for a few families occasionally babysitting. Currently I'm working 2-3 days a week watching a baby girl! I'm looking for another...

Care Member says "Polly does a great job cleaning our home. Highly recommend!"

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Joelle H.

Nanny Available Starting In August

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Joelle and I am graduating from Mizzou with a Human Development and Family Sciences degree. I will be moving home to Lee's Summit in July and will be looking for a nanny position for the year. I have 5+ years of experience working with children in a wide variety of settings. I started babysitting at a young age and...

Jessica B. says "Joelle interviewed with us and made an excellent impression. She was knowledgeable, outgoing, confident, and most importantly, engaged with our children....

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Audrey L.

Part-Time Babysitter/nanny

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
For over five years I have worked as a full and part time nanny while attending school. I graduated in December with my nursing degree and work PRN in Labor and Delivery. While I love my job, I am looking for more steady work and my real passion is kids! I am CPR certified for infants-adults, have very flexible hours, and I'm...

Lily A. says "Audrey was seriously do amazing with my newborn daughter. She just helped out with getting things done around the house and made things easier! She is...

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Sarah T.

Former Nanny, Certified Teacher, Master's In Special Education

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
During undergraduate and graduate school, I nannied full time for 3 different families (2 with newborns) throughout at 5 year period. I've been an educator for 15 years, teaching every grade, PreK-12th. I have been CPR certified multiple times in the past and have completed student crisis intervention trainings 6 times. I have a...
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Kimberly V.

Child Care Provider

Independence, MO

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have been an house supervisor, nanny and caregiver for children for 20 years. I worked with autistic and developmentally delayed children. I have a nursing background. I have worked in homes, child care and managed daily operations of the day care center and coordinate schedule to have a balance ratio of teachers per child. I...

Keli W. says "Kimberly took care of my three children after school. She was more than a caregiver; she prepared meals, kept the house in order, did our shopping and made...

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Stephanie E.

Super Fun And Artsy Nanny With Over 10 Experience.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. I left and moved to NC and find myself always returning. I enjoy the many outdoor activities living here provides including running mountain bike riding and hiking. I consider myself very outdoorsy and think it's important to take advantage of this beautiful area. I am also a...

Gene B. says "Stefanie took great care of our kids for a full year."

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Abigail G.

Greenwood, MO

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked with kids and had childcare experience for about 10 years. I have a college degree and reliable transportation! I currently work as a building sub in the classroom and in behavioral intervention for a school district. I absolutely love kids and look forward to making connections, forming bonds, and going on...

Leslie S. says "Abbi is incredibly patient and engaging, she is fantastic with our LO! She is absolutely meant to be around children, very professional and kind and...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of July 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Grove, MO

Babysitters in Oak Grove, MO are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jordan C.

Jordan has been a real pleasure to know. She has a positive, confident attitude. She is very good about communicating via text or email and...

- Erin R.

Arissara C.

Aris was fabulous! My daughter absolutely loved her.

- Amanda H.

Megan K.

Megan was great with my two year old son. Will definitely hire again if she’s available.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Grove, MO:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Grove, MO 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 3 babysitters in Oak Grove, MO on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Oak Grove, MO babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Oak Grove, MO 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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