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Tori W.

Childcare, Tutoring, Senior Care, Petsitting

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with children for over 15 years, through teaching school and music lessons. I love children of all ages and have thousands of hours of baby-sitting/child care experience. In addition, I have excellent references. God has blessed us with 3 daughters over the past 6 years - one biological and two adopted through...

Manda P. says "Tori has watched my 1 year old daughter several times. Her daughters are very interested in playing and helping with her. They seem like a very nice...

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Courtney W.

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have been watching kids since I was 15. After high school I started summer nannying and then found some long term families that I have become close with. I love being able to help kids grow in life skills with learning ABC's to 5th grade math. I am a mother to 3 children and life is busy, but it is nice to be able to use my 15...

Lori B. says "Courtney is wonderful and my children love her. I would definitely recommend her. "

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Julia E.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have Nannied for 4 families in total. I love getting to learn about each individual kid and how to make their days fun and memorable. I grew up with 4 other siblings and have 5 nieces and 1 nephew who I adore. It has always been my passion to work with kids and would love to eventually work at a daycare/preschool some day. I...

Care Member says "Julia nannied for our 3 kiddos for the past few years. Our family loves her. Always on time- usually early to arrive. She is great at coming up with...

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Alyssa P.

Part Time Care Giver Available After Work

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I currently work as a assistant preschool teacher. I would be willing to provide tutoring services and childcare.

Andrea P. says "Alyssa is a delight to work with! My sons (ages 11 & 13) trust her & consider her a part by of our family. She is a responsible driver & is trustworthy...

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Lyndi H.

Summer Fun Sitter

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have worked with kids my whole life and they have always been fascinating to me. When I was a child my mom would nanny kids in home (usually one at a time). When I became old enough I then babysat kids by myself. In my many psychology classes I have always loved learning about child development the most, which is one of the...

Savannah H. says "Lyndi not only has a wealth of knowledge but is caring and compassionate. Her goal is to continually help others and truly makes you feel heard, and...

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Hannah A.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Part-time Position, But Also Available On Some Weekends.

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 12 years old. I started by helping my older sister when she babysat, and then I started caring for neighbor children on my own once I entered high school. I have held multiple nanny positions, and I have cared for children ranging from a few months old to 9 years old. I have...
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Laiyah K.

My Pitch

Shawnee, KS

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Laiyah! My parents own a private daycare, and I've been working there every so often since they opened in 2021. I've also worked at Primrose School of Shawnee consistently for a year. I've worked with kids from 6 months old to 12 years old. I enjoy working with kids because they're imaginative and curious. I am a good...
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Piper S.

About Me!

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am currently in school to become a teacher. I am a very spirited person and I have a deep passion for every child and their learning when they are under my care. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and bubbly. I like working with kids because they have a unique and creative way of viewing the world and I love...
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Elizabeth T.

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 23-year-old and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I've been babysitting for a while now and absolutely love it. I've got a lot of extra time and would really enjoy babysitting!!
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Ava F.

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Ava, I'm a 19-year-old college student with over 3 years of experience babysitting. Including experience caring for children with special needs. I'm looking to help out families who need the extra hands this summer!
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Sarah V.

Summer Nanny

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm Sarah, mother of two daughters 20, 24. I've been a teacher for 28 years. I have taught grades K-5. I have degrees in Early Childhood, Elementary Education and a Masters of Arts in Education. I love children of all ages! Looking for a full time Fall nanny job. I also such am good at babysitting, tutoring, pet and house...
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Lillie W.

Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background.

Shawnee, KS

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas majoring in Speech- Language - Hearing with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in the Mandarin language. I have years of experience babysitting children from 2 months old to high schoolers. I also have years of experience and a passion for working with...
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Kate M.

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm a freshman in college home for the break and hoping to babysit/nanny while I'm back! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school and have been a nanny over the summer. I consider myself trustworthy, responsible, caring, outgoing, and punctual. I have worked with kids all ages and also have helped at Elementary...
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Brianna B.

Mom Of 1 With Experience In Childcare And Special Needs Care.

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
Hi, my name is Brianna. I am a registered behavior technician in Manhattan looking to babysit some in the evenings and eventually nanny or babysit regularly during the day.
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Madison E.

Full-time/Part-time Nanny

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! My name is Madison, and I've had the privilege of being around children my whole life. I have over four years of experience as a dedicated nanny and countless babysitting jobs throughout the years. My journey in childcare has given me invaluable hands-on experience with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged...
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Rachel B.

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hey there! I've always had a love for kids and spent much of my younger years babysitting. Im an aunt to 2 and nanny part time 2 days a week. Im a very responsible, honest, and caring person. Im also very driven and love to learn. In my free time I like to be outside, bake, play games, garden, and exercise. Thanks for checking...
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Livianna K.

I Love To Dance Color And Sing! I Have hours Of Activities In My Back Pocket!

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 and have worked with children of all ages. I am currently attending JCCC and plan on being a teacher. My mother and aunt co-own two daycares in the KC area. Because of them I have experience as a Pre-K teacher. I currently nanny an infant on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am...
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Shane C.

Shawnee, KS

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My nephew grew up in my household until he was 9 years old so I had a lot of experience watching and taking care of him. I also spent some time during my senior year of high school volunteering in a 5th grade classroom. I also volunteer in my church nursery assisting with child care.
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Janie R.

Shawnee, KS

from
$15/hr
If I had to describe my personality in 3 words, I would say I'm compassionate/empathetic, hard working, and loving. I'm looking for a job that is flexible! I work at a coffee shop as my primary job, I work about 20ish hours here every week but I have a lot of flexibility! In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family...
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Suzanne S.

Fun Mom And Grandma

Shawnee, KS

from
$12/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have many years of childcare experience, besides raising my own children. My husband and I are the proud parents of five grown children and the grandparents to 10, ages 1 month to 15 years old, I had my own in home day care off and on for 20 years, I enjoyed providing a safe and loving environment for children, I loved reading...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.44/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shawnee, KS

Babysitters in Shawnee, KS are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Tori W.

Tori has watched my 1 year old daughter several times. Her daughters are very interested in playing and helping with her. They seem like a...

- Manda P.

Courtney W.

Courtney is wonderful and my children love her. I would definitely recommend her.

- Lori B.

Julia E.

Julia nannied for our 3 kiddos for the past few years. Our family loves her. Always on time- usually early to arrive. She is great at coming...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shawnee, KS:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shawnee, 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 32 babysitters in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, KS babysitters on Care.com is $16.44 per hour as of October 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 Shawnee, 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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