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Bayly H.

Loving & Experienced In-Home Daycare- Now Accepting A Family!

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've cared for children since high school and hold a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. With 10+ years of experience working with children from infancy to 13, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing, engaging and structured space for little ones to thrive. As a mother, I know the importance...

Care Member says "Bayly watched our daughter as she grew from a baby to a toddler and did an amazing job with her! They had so much fun together playing, and reading, and...

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Marizol C.

Trusted Caregiver

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Marisol, I am a Latina living in KS. I speak Spanish and I have 20 years of experience. I consider myself a person capable of caring, entertaining and helping your little ones. I like to keep them entertained with fun and creative activities according to their age. I am very respectful of the family rules, my...

Care Member says "Marisol was communicative and helped care for our 9-year old for 4 days before school began. She formed a little bond with him quickly and didnt shy...

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Paige E.

Paige

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
hello, I have currently graduated from k-state and have been a nanny for multiple different family's in the previous years. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and kind! I like working with kids because I enjoy being able to help out the parents and help children learn and grow. I started working with kids when I was...

Matthew B. says "She was an absolute delight. The kids had tons of fun with her and they even want her to babysit them again. Thank you so much for the help and we hope...

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Kennadee B.

I'm A Really Goofy And Caring Person And I Promise You Can Trust Me With Your Kiddo(s)

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kennadee! I currently work for Jcprd and have been doing so since early 2021. I love kids, and I work with ages 5-12. (60+ kids at a time!) I've grown up babysitting my younger cousin too! I have a car and can take your child(ren) places! I am an enjoyable and open person. I'd describe my personality as Goofy,...

Care Member says "My wife and I have been through a ton of sitters these past couple of months once I went back to work and no one has shown as much enthusiasm and...

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Mya S.

Part Time Caregiver

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! Experience: I am CPR & First Aid Certified through the American Heart Association. I have 10 years of experience of working with kids, including; nannying, babysitting, summer camp counselor, before and after school care teacher at Johnson County Parks & Recreation and a summer camp counselor at Manhattan Parks &...

Maggie S. says "Trustworthy, driven, hardworking and absolutely wonderful with my 2 children. She is incredibly responsible, reliable, mature and an excellent...

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Ashley S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Growing up I was always volunteering to babysit my cousins. Then in 2014 I was offered a nanny position for a family twice a week in the evenings. They had a 4-month-old, and a one and a half year old. I watched their children for two years. I then started working at my first daycare in 2016, and I was there for six months. I...

Amanda N. says "Ashley is great with interacting with children from newborn through middle school. She had a calm approach to my children who are a little shy with new...

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Allison P.

18 Years Old, Graduated From Olathe East In 2023, Love Kids, Can Work With All Ages.

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Worked for the ymca, went to Olathe east high school and was in future educators academy, plan to be a nurse for children, CPR certified, aed certified, love kids, 18 going to jccc in the fall. I'd describe my personality as Kind, fun, outgoing, caring, respectful I like working with kids because I never got to have little...

Care Member says "She is very caring. Loves kids and has fun playing with them. Also great at following care giver instructions. "

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Krystal M.

Energetic And Creative Sitter

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name's Krystal. I have 6 years of experience in babysitting, and I grew up taking care of my cousins. I am an energetic, enthusiastic, and caring person. I can help with Travel, laundry, cooking/baking, chores, and grocery shopping.

Emma B. says "She was kind and lovely to our 5 kids (ages 11-5) Spent time playing toys, drawing pictures, made dinner and cleaned up the kitchen after. We spent some...

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Tina M.

Experienced Mom And Nanny

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
I am full-time mom to a wonderful 19-year-old daughter! I have loved every minute staying home with her, however, now she is attending KU and I'm finding myself already missing spending time with her. Currently, I have been a nanny for the past 7 1/2 years for the same amazing family! The two boys are now in elementary school...

Erin M. says "Tina is organized, punctual, dependable, professional, honest, caring, creative and can get more done in a day than anyone I have ever met. She has been...

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Julia S.

Active Sitter!

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Julia Rabelo, a 23-year-old childcare enthusiast originally from Boston. Having worked with multiple children since high school, my first two years in Kansas involved caring for a family of three kids. I later transitioned to dog care but, now as a mother, I'm seeking a part-time childcare opportunity where I can...

Amy T. says "Julia has been a breath of fresh air for our entire family! She has really made it so much less stressful to walk in the door after working all day. The...

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Samantha D.

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello Everyone as you have already seen my name is Samantha. I have owned and operated my own cleaning business for over 10 years. I love working with amazing families in the Kansas City area, and Lawrence. I also love to organize and help families with anything they may need whether it is getting ready for family and or party,...

Amy C. says "We recently had her babysit for us and she is so wonderful. She really gets down and plays with the kids and enjoys the learning aspects of games and play as...

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Kayla V.

Experienced Fun & Loving Care Giver

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Kayla - Denver, CO Hello, I am 21 years old & I have been working with the age range of infants to pre-teens for 9 years now - & still loving it! I am looking for a full time job. I am willing to do any chores, errands, meal prepping, occasional overnights, etc if needed. I have worked for the YMCA for 6 years as a director at...

Jennifer K. says "Kayla is an excellent sitter/nanny. She watched my kids over a summer and made sure they were never bored, but not watching TV every day either. She...

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Grace A.

Babysitter/Nanny!

Olathe, KS

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Grace!! I'm graduate student at the University of Kansas studying Speech Pathology and I have many years of babysitting experience! My hours of availability vary due to my school schedule, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I'm only looking for one-time jobs or date nights at this time!
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Giselle J.

Babysitter

Olathe, KS

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 4+ years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, carpooling, fun activities, meal prepping, and more! I love children, I have a younger brother and cousins that I have been watching over for the majority of my teenage years, along with being a PARA at an elementary school to assist children with disabilities...
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Sage F.

Your Favorite Babysitter!

Olathe, KS

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hey! My name is Sage, and I'm here to help you have an amazing date night, shopping trip, appointment, or whatever you might need by providing babysitting that you can trust. I'm available to watch infants, children, tweens, dogs, cats, bunnies, and your goldfish! I've had over 5 years of paid childcare experience and 3 years...
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Shelby S.

Full-Time Babysitter

Olathe, KS

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello everyone! My name is Shelby. I am a loving, sweet, caring, fun, generous, patient, responsible, and energetic babysitter/nanny. I first started babysitting when I was about 14 years old (I am now 32). I am a special education elementary teacher with my Masters Degree. I have a Special Needs brother who has opened my heart,...
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Bri L.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays Looking For Part-Time

Olathe, KS

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
As a 5th year teacher I have had experience teaching 1st, 3rd and 4th grade. I also have had experience babysitting children from 6 months to 13 years old. With babysitting I have driven children around to different activities, done light house cleaning, helped with homework and more! I really love animals, I am very patient and...
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Alex B.

Young, Active Babysitter!

Olathe, KS

from
$11/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi, my name is Alex! I'm a sophomore at Kansas State University. I have a car (2013 Toyota Highlander), and I'd be willing to do some transportation as long as I have access to car seats for children who need them. I love animals of all kinds, and I do mean all kinds, so I'd be more than willing to help with animals in any way...
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Adriana M.

Hi Im Adriana !

Olathe, KS

from
$41/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
I have 2 years of experience I childcare I worked as a youth assistant with the ymca! I am a college student working on my degree to be a pediatric nurse and babysitting would give me the perfect experience with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I am always looking to learn more and help when I can !
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Rama C.

Olathe, KS

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Welcome to my page! My name is Rama and I'm a Wellesley College and Oxford University student who's been babysitting for over 8 years! I absolutely adore children and have extensive experience caring for kids of all ages and cultures. Before Uni, I served as the president of a PK-12 international embassy school, where I worked...
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  • 80 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.70/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Olathe, KS

Babysitters in Olathe, KS are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 80 listed babysitters

Bayly H.

Bayly watched our daughter as she grew from a baby to a toddler and did an amazing job with her! They had so much fun together playing, and...

- Care member

Marizol C.

Marisol was communicative and helped care for our 9-year old for 4 days before school began. She formed a little bond with him quickly and...

- Care member

Paige E.

She was an absolute delight. The kids had tons of fun with her and they even want her to babysit them again. Thank you so much for the help...

- Matthew B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Olathe, KS:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Olathe, 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 80 babysitters in Olathe, KS 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.

The average rate for Olathe, KS babysitters on Care.com is $17.70 per hour as of August 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 Olathe, 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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