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Kate A.

Babysitter/Nanny

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm a dedicated Air Force veteran, currently residing in the Davis Monthan area with my husband. With over 14 years of babysitting experience and a background as a former ER vet tech, I bring a unique skill set to ensure your child's safety and well-being, even in stressful situations. I have a genuine passion for...

Heather M. says "Kate is great with my 3 kids, all under 10. She is willing to have park days and movie nights. She plays with the girls and builds Lego creations with...

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Ruth G.

Loving And Caring Babysitter

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ruth. I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have worked in childcare for a 6+ years and currently work for OPS. I enjoy music, dancing, staying in, going out, and everything in between. I am super flexible, respectful, and would love to meet you and your family!

Rahim A. says "Ruth is a reliable young lady, not afraid to ask for help. My 3 year old was nervous when we left, but she let him call us, then distracted him with some...

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Nicole W.

Babysitter/Special Needs Care Provider

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. My mom had a home daycare growing up, and I had a special needs brother who needed 24/7 care. I worked at a daycare for over a year in the infant-one room, however I babysit for several families and have experience with all age groups! I am planning on majoring in Special...

Debbie S. says "We have hired Nikki for a regular ongoing schedule for our 2 yr old twins for the next several months. She is wonderful with them, they light up when she...

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Nickie L.

Babysitter

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Nickie and I absolutely love taking care of kids. I have been doing it for as long as I can remember, I have worked with kids of all ages ranging from newborns to 12. I feel very fortunate to have a job that I feel so passionate about and that doesn't even really feel like a job. I did also work at the local...

Lindy F. says "Nickie has been a blessing to our family. She is on time and has been flexible with her schedule to accommodate ours. My kids (5 and almost 2) love her....

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Ryan M.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am currently a senior in high school and I work as a Swim instructor teaching younger kids how to swim. I am currently taking 3 AP classes and I am enrolled in clubs at my high school such as National honor society, Student gov't, beta, etc. My goal is to graduate High school and attend my dream school. I am looking for a...

Jimmy B. says "Ryan is a smart and courteous person. He has been helpful to our family for many years with helping watch our kids and pets. Ryan will be a valuable...

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Carly K.

Are You Ready For A Date Night?

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I started babysitting at age 12 and have always understood the importance of providing excellent, safe, happy, and encouraging care for children. I have worked as a regular babysitter for several different families with children of all ages, and also cared for four children while the parents were out of town. I worked at a camp...

Marnee S. says "Carly has watched my 5-month-old twice now. My daughter loves her. Carly is very relaxed and confident around her and is awesome with her! I would highly...

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Addi S.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for children as young as newborn since I was 12 years old. This has included watching groups of five at most at a time. I have also taken on responsibilities to cook and clean while sitting, and even take children to parks/swimming pools/activities, etc. I have also volunteered in Safety Town for four...

Adrianne A. says "Addi was very professional throughout the interview process with us. She was quick to return calls and on time to her interview. We loved meeting her,...

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Lily S.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I'm Lily and I'm currently a registered nurse working here in Omaha. I have always been passionate about children and providing safe and fun spaces for growth! I started babysitting at 11 years old and have been nannying on and off ever since. I have experience with newborns and older, as well as disabled children as well. I...

Kristy L. says "Lily is reliable, kind and makes sound decisions. She has a good heart and cares for every human, especially kids. I've known her much of her life and...

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Megan B.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Megan! I have 10+ years of experience working with children and I'm currently the Co-Director of a child development center here in Omaha! I absolutely love what I do, it's so much fun watching children learn and grow. I have experience babysitting, nannying, teaching preschool, and even worked for Disney Cruise...

Samantha B. says "I highly recommend Megan as a caregiver. She is responsible and has a lot of experience working with kids. I hired her to watch my son who has special...

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Lindsay B.

Nanny

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Lindsay! I have been babysitting and part-time nannying since I was 15 (currently 24). I've completed a babysitting class at a hospital, and am CPR certified. I've also been a lifeguard, swim team coach, and paraprofessional. I studied communication disorders at Truman State University with a minor in disability...

Care Member says "Lindsay was simply incredible. She was courteous and kind. She was genuinely motivated to learn about our newborn and provided him the best care while I...

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Madison C.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a fun, reliable, and energetic babysitter with years of experience caring for kids of all ages. I'm a non-smoker and very comfortable around pets (especially dogs!). I love creating a safe, engaging environment where kids can learn, play, and have fun. Whether it's arts and crafts, playing outside, doing sports, or just...

Lacey S. says "Madison showed up on time and she was polite. I honestly felt like I knew her as soon as she walked in. She took excellent care of our three children. The...

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Noemi A.

Energetic Young Adult

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I graduated in May of 2019 from UNL with a bachelor's in Elementary Special Education. I got my Masters in Educational Leadership in May of 2023 at Doane. I currently live in West Omaha. I am a full time teacher, so my availability is limited. I will only be able to babysit on the weekends (after 5:15 PM) and occasionally...

Helena C. says "Noemi was great! She was punctual and our kiddo had so much fun with her!"

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Megan A.

Loving Caregiver

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I work full time in the mental health field and have a bachelors degree in behavioral science. I have 2 years of experience in professional childcare (working with infants and toddlers, occasionally school age) along with several years of experience as a babysitter. I love doing crafts, sports, and educational play with children...

Allison S. says "We were so lucky to find Megan to watch our now 6 month old son. She is reliable with communication and showing up, trustworthy, and a truly kind person...

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Sierra B.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hey, I'm Sierra! I am a mom to a cute little boy and professional nanny. I am looking for a summer babysitting/nanny position or date night sitting opportunities. I have my Masters in Education and taught middle school Spanish for 5 years. I love working with kids! I love to be outdoors and go for walks and hikes and do...

Shawna F. says "Sierra was great! The kids had fun with her and were very comfortable interacting with her. I always felt good leaving her to care for the kids. She's...

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Ashley B.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am 25 years old and have been babysitting my whole life.. I am a great problem solver and I work well under pressure. I have worked with children ages 9 months to 14 years old and up to seven kids at a time. I also have experience with children on the spectrum. Certified RBT. CPR qualified and first aid trained as well.

Angela K. says "Ashley is the perfect addition we needed for our little ones! She was so sweet and caring. The kiddos love her so much! Looking forward to working with...

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Melissa N.

Caregiver

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Melissa N and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have been working in autism treatment for adults and children with ASD for the last 15 years. I worked the 9-5 for years but for several reasons stepped away and now am looking for other work. I have dedicated my career to helping families with children,...

Ariel P. says "Melissa is so wonderful with our babe. Our daughter instantly connected with her fun and quirky personality. Her background in childhood development makes...

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Camryn L.

Omaha, NE

3.7(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hi my name is Camryn! I've been working in child care for over 4 years now! My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and I want to share that with everyone! I'm comfortable with all pets, driving to the child's activities, house chores...

Care Member says "Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time....

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Jenna G.

Full-time Summer Nanny

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have tons of experience with all ages of kids, and watching multiple kids at once! I am a deaf elementary education major, so I know how to keep the kids learning while having fun! I'm very reliable and trustworthy, and I have great recommendations from my other families I've nannied for!

Krystal P. says "We would hire Jenna back in a second. She was amazing with the kids and they loved having her at our home."

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Hayley F.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Hayley F and I am in my second semester in the radiography program at Clarkson college. I have always loved kids and have experience watching many different aged kids from when I was in high school. I was employed at a daycare in high school. I enjoy doing activities with the kids and being active. I am very...

Demi R. says "Hayley is great! We were in a bind with daycare being closed due to COVID and Hayley helped us out a lot with our 18 month old daughter. She was always on...

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Abigail K.

I Come From A Big Family Where I Learned From A Young Age How To Care For Children

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Abby, and I am a stay-at-home-mom who is looking for opportunities this summer (whether they be one-time, as needed, or consistently scheduled). My son will be 3 years old in August and ideally I would love for a little one (or even an older child) to join our regular day-to-day activities. I live in the Benson...

Care Member says "Abby’s punctual and makes sure the kids are all set during pick-up after school. She’s reliable, communicative when situations arise, and doesn’t sweat...

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  • 239 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.75/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Omaha, NE

Babysitters in Omaha, NE are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 62 reviews of the 239 listed babysitters

Kate A.

Kate is great with my 3 kids, all under 10. She is willing to have park days and movie nights. She plays with the girls and builds Lego...

- Heather M.

Ruth G.

Ruth is a reliable young lady, not afraid to ask for help. My 3 year old was nervous when we left, but she let him call us, then distracted...

- Rahim A.

Nicole W.

We have hired Nikki for a regular ongoing schedule for our 2 yr old twins for the next several months. She is wonderful with them, they...

- Debbie S.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Omaha, NE

The average rate for babysitters in Omaha, NE on Care.com is $17.75 per hour as of November 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Omaha, NE often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 239 babysitters in Omaha, NE, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Omaha, NE offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Omaha, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Omaha.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Omaha offer flexible or same-day availability.

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