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112 babysitters are listed in Shawnee, KS
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Shawnee, KS
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Tanisha and I'm 26 years old. I am a very patient and friendly person. I graduated from UMKC this year. I am just looking for a temporary gig until I find a job that's in the career field I'm wanting to go in. My previous experience in babysitting for the younger kids is making sure the kids are picked up from school on...
Tanisha can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Tanisha is wonderful! My kids and I just love her. We had a not so good experience with our first sitter and Tanisha is a breathe of fresh air. She helps with homework, plays games with the kids and is always smiling and laughing! So happy to have her part of...
Amanda W.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey I'm Peyton and I attend the University of Arizona. I would love to help out your family and I have multiple years of experience. I have done anything from full time nannying, occasionally babysitting, and after school care. I would love to hear back from you or set up a time to discuss further!!
Peyton can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was the best! Good luck in college!"
Jonathan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for about 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...
Tori can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I found Tori on Care.com and she has been watching our 4 yr old for about a year now. She is very flexible on times and dates, she is able to pick our daughter up from school and available on short notice. We trust her completely and our daughter loves going to her...
Bethany M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am an outgoing, hard working graduate student. I am currently working at two internship sites, and have had experience working with children for 14 years through 4-H, student teaching, family counseling, daycare work, babysitting, and past nanny jobs. I have a full but flexible schedule, and have just moved to the...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bonnie has spent her life paying attention to what matters in life - her health, her education, and her relationships. She approaches everything in life with a positive approach and learns as she goes."
John M.
5.0
(2)
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...
Lyndi can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lyndi was so helpful for our family! She was very kind, dependable, and punctual! I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again!"
Erin S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently work as a assistant preschool teacher. I would be willing to provide tutoring services and childcare.
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 to get my boys to their activities safely & on time.
I hope to keep her in my employ but know she's looking...
Andrea P.
5.0
(4)
I am very dependable, creative, caring, responsible, and I love the outdoors! I am currently a nursing student in Tulsa, OK at Oral Roberts University. I graduated high school from Maranatha Christian Academy in 2020. I attend Life Mission Church. I have had 7 years of experience with taking care of kids ranging from infant to...
Audrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's amazing with kids & 10/10 would DEFINITELY hire again!!!"
Kalyn F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old and I just moved back to KC from California. I just finished nursing school in California and moved back home to study for the NCLEX for a few months. I am very flexible and have a car. I just spent the last year doing clinical rotations in the NICU and pediatric units where I took care of lots of kids and...
Katy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katy is such a sweetheart! Amazing with our children & we will call on her anytime I need a sitter. Hands down "The Best"!"
Rhianna G.
Gretchen P.
Shawnee, KS
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for any families who need help with childcare, cooking, cleaning, running errands, or carpooling.
I have one year of experience at children's village Montessori school where I took care of infants and toddlers by changing diapers, giving bottles, reading books and etc. I also adore taking care of toddlers up...
Gretchen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gretchen was awesome with my kids! Highly recommend."
Tyler B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have three children and two dogs and all together, they are all quite a handful! I cannot speak highly enough of the care that Brianna has provided each and every time we've hired her. She interacts with the kids, follows our family guidelines, communicates very...
Maggie P.
Courtney W.
Shawnee, KS
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is wonderful and my children love her. I would definitely recommend her. "
Lori B.
Hannah A.
Shawnee, KS
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Part-time Position, But Also Available On Some Weekends.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Mally G.
Shawnee, KS
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Mally And I Have Been In Childcare For 5 Years As A Lead Teacher And Babysitter.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, caring, kind, responsible.
I like working with kids because I love helping them learn new things and watching them grow.
I started working with kids when I was 18 in 2018 and I've been in childcare for about 5 years now.
In my spare time, some of the things I like to do is...
Hi my name is Rebekah and I have 10+ years experience in childcare/Nanny positions as well as mentally disabled care. I am 30 and have a 2-year-old little boy of my own.
I have been surrounded by children and babies all my life. I am the oldest of 5 children and I helped in raising my 2 younger siblings most of my teens years....
Rebekah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am 23 years old and have a daughter. I've worked in childcare for 8 years, at an in home daycare as well as two different centers. I'm CPR certified and have worked with children with autism, adhd, and down syndrome. I've worked with infants up to school agers and am comfortable with all.
Tabitha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have many years of experience with babysitting and providing childcare. I also work as a para and have worked as a Care Assistant at Children's Mercy Hospital.
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I am currently finishing up my second year of university and will be home in Shawnee for the summer starting in late May! I have an internship commitment until 2 p.m. on weekdays but am happy and eager to help out after that. I have babysat for the past 3 years and love spending time, playing, doing crafts, and just having...
Lyla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
My name is Kat! I am currently a first-year graduate student at MNU in their school of counseling.
I have 10 years of experience working/babysitting/nannying children ages 0-12. I also have experience working with children with autism and am currently a registered behavioral technician.
I started working with kids when I was...
Katerina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Haley W.
Shawnee, KS
$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Haley, and I am a passionate, bubbly, and experienced babysitter located in Merriam, Kansas. I have experience with newborns, babies, toddlers, primary kids, and even preteens! I'm here to provide the care and attention they need no matter what! I like to create a safe environment that cannot only be safe but...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Isabel V.
Shawnee, KS
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I love working with babies and children. I have been doing it for many years. I am currently a freshmen at college. I took education classes throughout high school. I currently work at a daycare center with all ages ranging from pre-K to infants. I am a great and reliable person to work with. I am also very responsible. I have...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shawnee, KS
Tanisha R.
5.0
Tanisha is wonderful! My kids and I just love her. We had a not so good experience with our first sitter and Tanisha is a breathe of fresh air. She helps with homework, plays games with the kids and is always smiling and laughing! So happy to have her part of our family now.
- Amanda W.
Peyton O.
5.0
She was the best! Good luck in college!
- Jonathan D.
Tori W.
5.0
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 family and Tori is very kind.
- Manda P.
Bonnie M.
5.0
Bonnie loves to work with kids. She has had experience through our home school group when she was younger, through 4H leadership, through babysitting jobs, and right now through her student teaching of first graders as she finishes her elementary education degree. Bonnie also has a younger sister...
- Kathy M.
Lyndi H.
5.0
Lyndi was so helpful for our family! She was very kind, dependable, and punctual! I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again!
- Erin S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shawnee, KS:
How can I find a Shawnee babysitter near me?
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 112 babysitters in Shawnee, KS on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 Shawnee, KS?
The average rate for Shawnee, KS babysitters on Care.com is $15.49 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 Shawnee, KS?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, KS babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Shawnee, KS are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 112 listed babysitters.