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Kayla V.'s Photo

Experienced Fun & Loving Care Giver

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Night And Weekend Sitter/Summer Nanny

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
I graduated University with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Before college, I graduated high school early and nannied full time for 9 months. I am currently working my sixth year as a high school teacher- I teach child development, fashion, and interior design! I have available nights, weekends, and summers....

Amber B. says "I will probably run out of room before I can say everything we love about Erika! Erika Started working for us full time (40-45hrs a week, sometimes more!)...

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Hands-On Math & ELA Tutor

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am currently a Middle School ELA Teacher in the Blue Valley School District. In the past, I have taught 7th grade math in Olathe, preschool (6 months - 6 years) at The Goddard School, gymnastics (2 years - 18 years) at Blue Valley Rec, and substitute taught in K-12 schools in Springfield, MO. I also have experience as a math...

Sydney N. says "Natalie is punctual, responsible, and incredibly professional. She is great with kids of all ages and puts an immense amount of thought into everything...

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Amanda B.'s Photo

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am currently working as a student liaison at Valley Park Elementary and I am a cheer coach at Blue Valley North. I am finishing up my degree in Elementary Education and am looking for a summer nannying job. I am energetic, fun, and love working with kids! I also have training in both CPR and first aid.

Mariam S. says "Amanda is extremely flexible and dependable! I hired her for regular occurring early morning care which she has to drive them to school originally but...

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Big Smiles When I'm Around

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 3 years of sitter experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands, along with some meal preparations.

Amanda K. says "Kayla did amazing with my kiddos. They were asking when the next time she could come over, before she was even able to drive away lol. I will definitely...

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Experienced Mom And Nanny

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Paige E.'s Photo

Olathe, KS

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm currently working full-time and living back in Johnson County. I have several years of experience as a nanny for multiple families. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and kind. I love working with kids because I enjoy helping parents while also supporting children as they learn and grow. I started working...

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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Experienced In Child Care With 12 Years Experience Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

Olathe, KS

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have worked in child care for 12 years. I have many hours towards my early childhood development degree. I have experience with all ages up to kindergarten. I have two children of my own, ages 4 and 10.
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Child care

Olathe, KS

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello I'm CPR certified, a caregiver with 3 years of experience, and I have a CNA certification. I have experience in many areas I've worked in assisted living, mainly in the memory care department which is a huge plus when it comes to adapting to the patients needs. I have over 100 clinical hours in a skilled nursing facility....
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Mother Of 5 Available To Care For Your Little Ones.

Olathe, KS

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
I am a mother of 6 ages 6 - 23. And a granddaughter who is 5! Aside from my own kids and grandchild I have taken care of other children over the years. Life was busy with mine while I was going through the teen years with my older 5 so it has been a little while since I have had time to offer care to other children. I am mainly...
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Caring & Reliable Nanny With Daycare Experience

Olathe, KS

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kenzie, and I have a genuine love for working with children. I enjoy creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids can grow and feel comfortable being themselves. I have one year of paid childcare experience in a daycare, caring for multiple children, helping with routines, and supporting...
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Emily B.'s Photo

Olathe, KS

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With a background in Early Childhood Education and one year of professional experience, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on your little ones. I am a patient, creative caregiver who loves engaging children through outdoor...
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Olathe, KS

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Beau! I'm a part-time college student , and I absolutely love working with kids and animals. I'm dependable, patient, caring, and always happy to help families however I can. I enjoy keeping kids entertained, helping with their routines, playing games, doing activities, and making sure they feel comfortable and safe. I'm...
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Arielle K.'s Photo

Olathe, KS

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing a child's growth and development is one of my passions, a calling that has guided my eight years of professional childcare experience. I also hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education. I have a patient, calm, empathetic, and organized approach to care. Whether we are playing outdoor sports, solving puzzles,...
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Amanda W.'s Photo

Olathe, KS

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With 3 years of experience, I've worked with children of all ages, from infants to school age. I love playing board games, puzzles, and educational games. I also enjoy arts and crafts and any activity that allows a child's creativity to shine! I'm...
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Child care centers in Olathe, KS

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Redeemer Lutheran Early Childhood Center

920 S ALTA LN OLATHE, KS

5.0(4)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Our Early Childhood Center will stimulate imagination and creativity and honor the uniqueness of each child created by God. Art, science, number knowledge, and letters and reading all offered through play and exploration makes learning fun and exciting! Your children will feel safe and loved and grow in confidence as they try...

Care Member says "I have been around early childhood education for three decades and rarely have I seen the kind of energy and attention to detail that is present in this...

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Kiddie Academy of Olathe

1585 S MAHAFFIE ST OLATHE, KS

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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7028 - La Petite Academy on S. Scarborough

1810 S SCARBOROUGH ST OLATHE, KS

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At La Petite Academy on S. Scarborough, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Olathe, KS. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7047 - La Petite Academy on N. Ridgeview

1825 N RIDGEVIEW RD OLATHE, KS

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At La Petite Academy on N. Ridgeview, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Olathe, KS. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Olathe Christian Church Preschool Care

1115 S RIDGEVIEW RD OLATHE, KS

5.0(6)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
OCCP/Care is a small Christian Preschool for potty trained 2 1/2-5 year olds. Our classrooms are Preschool for the 3/4 year olds and PreK for 4/5 year olds. We are a play based program and our instruction follows the Kansas Early Learning Standards. As this is usually a child’s first formal school experience, we do our best to...

Care Member says "My daughter LOVED OCC Preschool! Her teachers were loving and class was fun! She was well-prepared for kindergarten after two years at OCC. "

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  • 176 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.5

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Olathe, KS

Child Care Providers in Olathe, KS are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 176 listed child care providers

Kayla V.

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...

- Jennifer K.

Erika L.

I will probably run out of room before I can say everything we love about Erika! Erika Started working for us full time (40-45hrs a week,...

- Amber B.

Natalie O.

Natalie is punctual, responsible, and incredibly professional. She is great with kids of all ages and puts an immense amount of thought into...

- Sydney N.

Common questions about child care in Olathe, KS

Child care costs in Olathe, KS can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Olathe, KS can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Olathe, KS often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Olathe, KS, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Olathe, KS, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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