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310 babysitters are listed in Overland Park, KS
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Overland Park, KS
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I just graduated from KSU with my degree in elementary education. I am a first grade teacher! I have lots experience as a nanny/babysitter for all age levels and I have my certifications in CPR & first-aid. I can assist with weekend babysitting jobs with a weeks notice. I am currently looking for a part time nanny job for summer...
Kursten can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kursten is very good with our 1 and 2 year old daughters. She is very dependable and is willing to help out on last minute notice. I would recommend her for a baby-sitter or a full-time nanny."
Kristine G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14. I have taken care of children ages, 4 months - 11 years old. I also worked in a day care center during the Summer of 2011 with a group of 30 school age kids, participated in a two semester practicum in a classroom of 1-2. 5-year-olds, nannied during the Summer of 2012 for two...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Mariah. I graduated from Blue Valley in 2022, now studying esthetics at Entourage. I have a big family so I 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...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 and mature. I highly recommend her!"
Lauren B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting off and on since I was 17 years old. I have 3 beautiful adult daughters. Furthermore, I enjoyed babysitting my twin niece and nephew for 4 years until they started preschool. I often read to them, took them to the library, park, went on walks. We are very close. I have been an after school caregiver for a...
Helen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It is not easy to trust a stranger with your children, Helen made us comfortable from day one. My children have bonded with her cheery and positive demeanor. She has exceeded our expectations. We consider her part of our family.
K. Family"
Roberta K.
Amanda S.
Overland Park, KS
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a 19-year-old college student and am very loving and attentive. I have lived with dogs all my life and am great at caring for them. I am also able to watch cats and small animals. I'm very reliable and enjoy being around animals.
Amanda can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Awesome cat sitter! Can't recommend more"
Hunter C.
5.0
(1)
I worked for four separate families each for two years. I worked with 1 1/12-year-olds up to the age of 12. I'm CPR certified and enjoy engaging with children. I can't wait to meet you and your family! I am currently a college student looking for occasional date night work.
Kolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She likes to play with the kids! She comes up with fun things to do. She is genuine and honest. She likes to bake with the kids. She is energetic. My family loves her."
Tara D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with seniors in hospital, facilities, and personal care in their homes. I've assisted seniors after surgeries, with disabilities, and more. I've helped with transportation, shopping, running errands, and many other tasks. My positive attitude helps me stay motivated and I believe it helps the other...
Mahin can also help with: Specialized care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
5.0
"Mahin cared for my 92 year-old mother while we went out of town. She was always early for her shift, and even stayed late one time when the next shift worker did not show up on time. I will definitely hire Mahin again when we travel."
Deanna S.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I worked at a licensed daycare for almost two years. I have my CDA, I am CPR and first aid certified. I have 3 younger brothers that I have always helped with. I was a nanny with a family for 3+ years. have always babysat since I can remember. I love kids!
Kiersten can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"She's taken good care of our son. I'd hire her again."
Cindy A.
Tess S.
Overland Park, KS
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had my first child in 2021 and after doing childcare for awhile would like to go back to helping seniors.
Before I had my daughter, I was working as a caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care and really enjoyed it. I've helped clients with everything from feeding and bathing to companionship care. I also have experience with...
Tess can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"We appreciate how caring Tess is. She really did her very best to make my mother comfortable every day by doing things the way she wanted from peeling all her vegetables for breakfast including her tomato, to making a point to ask my mom if there was anything else...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for dogs, big and small. Cats, fish, even reptiles. I am a very loving animal caregiver, and tend to take in needy animals more often than I probably should. My heart goes out to pets, and am very attentive and loving. I believe pets need attention while owners are away, and am happy to provide that.
Jenna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Chelsea E.
Overland Park, KS
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Life-time experience with cats. Currently have an 18-year-old tuxedo cat right now that is my World! I've dog sat for friends and neighbors throughout the years and my son, who is with me often as we home-school, adores dogs, so I could say I'm comfortable handling most dogs; as long as they are well behaved! Also experience...
Chelsea can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided pet care for numerous friends by providing live in care as well as visits per instructions of the owner. I have cared for small to mid sized dogs, and cats. I personally own a mini dachshund, and a mastiff-rottweiler mix. I rescued him and have provided a safe, loving home for the last three years. I have...
Mary can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding & more
5.0
"Mary was a joy meet. Mary met all requirements and we would recommend her. "
Clay B.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe that all students are innately curious to learn about the world in which they live. My job is to cultivate children's individual learning styles and help them to develop into lifelong learners. I excel at incorporating individualized curriculum into daily play, focusing on each student's specific needs and goals. The...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Jenna is reliable, respectful, caring, loving, and honest! She had helped me with my 2 year old and 5 year old treated them with love and as if they was her own! Jenna is very smart and always does a lot of activities with the kids and my dogs. The kids love their...
Millie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up with three little sisters and began babysitting for family friends around age 15. In high school I nannied for a family full time in the summers for two years. During my undergrad, I worked as a part time nanny, daycare worker, tutor at an elementary school, and babysitter. I also have experience volunteering in summer...
Kennedy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kennedy worked for our family for several years and became indispensable. She's got an incredibly positive attitude, is pro-active and provides loving care for kids. We trusted her implicitly with our girls. Kennedy is a wonderful person. She is very organized and...
Nicole M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and I have been nannying since I was 13 years old. I graduated from Kansas State in May 2023 and I am now looking for full time work utilizing my communications degree, but I would love to watch your kids in the meantime. I live in Overland Park, KS and I am willing to drive up to 30 minutes away. When I nanny, I...
Allie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allie is a wonderful young lady! We know her family and they have raised a great young adult that is
responsible and fun for your kids. You will love having her babysit and feel comfortable leaving your
children. She comes with traditional values and good...
Nancy D.
Kiersten A.
Overland Park, KS
$20-30/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love cleaning and I am a great organizer! Everything I do is done the right way the first time! I'm a responsible housekeeper.
Kiersten can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Kiersten is great to work with! She is easy to communicate with, flexible on short notice, punctual, and does a phenomenal job cleaning. We will definitely be using her again in the future. Thanks Kiersten!"
Cyle O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent 3 years caring for my senior parents. I raised 5 children myself right here in South Overland Park where I currently reside. I started watching one grandson 10 years ago. That one became two became three!! They are all in school so I have some extra time. I also love to garden and do needlepoint. My true life long...
Jan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Jan personally and professionally for over 25 years and she is what I call the baby whisperer. Jan watched my youngest son from 6 months old to 11 months old and I couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is very good with keeping kids...
Julia R.
Lindsey M.
Overland Park, KS
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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).
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 never been late, and always flexible and willing to work with our schedule when necessary. Our son loves her, and...
Rebekah F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Morgan and I am looking for some babysitting jobs on weekends or weeknights. I have been a 6th grade math teacher for three years, as well as a dance teacher for ages 3-18 for seven years. Before I started my career, I worked in a daycare and nannied over the summers for almost 10 years!
I would love to...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Morgan was great with our two year old son! She was responsive and on-time and we would definitely hire her again!"
Stephanie P.
Olivia S.
Overland Park, KS
$28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, My name is Olivia. I currently work for a daycare center as an infant caregiver. I absolutely love my job. I went to CSU-Sacramento for child development but unfortunately had to move to Kansas City for my husbands job. I plan on continuing my early childhood education from JCCC and then transfer to KU to get my...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia is a wonderful, caring, and dependable person. She is excellent with children, and attends to their needs. She has a great personality, and is an all around wonderful person."
Margo S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Overland Park, KS
Kursten H.
5.0
Kursten is very good with our 1 and 2 year old daughters. She is very dependable and is willing to help out on last minute notice. I would recommend her for a baby-sitter or a full-time nanny.
- Kristine G.
Mariah L.
5.0
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 and mature. I highly recommend her!
- Lauren B.
Helen B.
5.0
It is not easy to trust a stranger with your children, Helen made us comfortable from day one. My children have bonded with her cheery and positive demeanor. She has exceeded our expectations. We consider her part of our family.
K. Family
- Roberta K.
Amanda S.
5.0
Awesome cat sitter! Can't recommend more
- Hunter C.
Kolina F.
5.0
She likes to play with the kids! She comes up with fun things to do. She is genuine and honest. She likes to bake with the kids. She is energetic. My family loves her.
- Tara D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Overland Park, KS:
How can I find a Overland Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Overland Park, 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 310 babysitters in Overland Park, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Overland Park, KS?
The average rate for Overland Park, KS babysitters on Care.com is $15.63 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 Overland Park, KS?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Overland Park, KS 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.
Ratings for Overland Park, KS babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Overland Park, KS are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 139 reviews of the 310 listed babysitters.