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Caitlyn P.

Fun, Athletic, And Creative Sitter For Part-Time Child Care; 8 Years Of Experience.

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Caitlyn, a dedicated babysitter with a passion for childcare and a strong academic and athletic background. I am currently a medical student at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children, both as a babysitter and as the oldest of three siblings. With a strong...

Carla J. says "She's very sweet! Moving to a new town with no family or friends we had a very hard time finding a great babysitter. We loved that Caitlyn is CPR and First...

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Kathryn H.

I Am A Very Reliable, Patient, And Caring Sitter

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, so with all my skills and...

Sierra F. says "Kathryn is trustworthy, dependable, and most importantly our daughter loves her! Kathryn has a heart for working with kids and she is truly great at it!...

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Elizabeth S.

Young Grandmother With Extra Love To Give

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mother of 5 and grandmother to 7. Now that my youngest is off to college I would like to spend time helping other families. I am young at heart and can handle infant through teenagers, animals, errands, cleaning, etc.. I am able to provide structure but can also play hide and seek with the best of them. I think my...

Stephanie H. says "This is the first time we've ever used a service to find childcare and Elizabeth did not disappoint. Our boys absolutely loved her! She's picked up our...

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Kathrynn L.

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Kate W.! I just got married in July and I currently work as a pre-school teacher at Kirk Of The Hills in Tulsa. I have been there almost 2 years and I absolutely love it there! I have a background in Deaf & Early Elementary education. Did a couple years at TCC and studied ASL. I have 7 years of childcare...

Meredith S. says "We love Kate so much! She was a God- send to our family and I am so thankful we were able to have her care for our children. Whoever snatches her up...

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Cianna A.

Caregiver Available

Tulsa, OK

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! I've been a caretaker before for many children in my family as well as a few families in Indy. I attended a boarding school near Chicago and had many leading roles in my time there. I also gained experience training and helping those younger than me. Additionally, many doors have been open to me due to my positive...
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Ginger W.

RN With Experience Working With Babies, Children, And Adolescents

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a recently retired registered nurse and have spent my life caring for infants, children and adolescents. I am young at heart, active, and absolutely adore children. I am looking for a part-time position either as a nanny or babysitter. Since retiring from nursing, I really miss working with kids. Even though I'm no...

Ella H. says "Ginger is truly an outstanding caregiver and person. We reached out to her when I was in premature labor with our second child. From the moment she walked...

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Emily M.

Summer Employment

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I have a strong passion for working with children. Before attending college, I gained valuable experience in childcare, and I'm now excited to return to nannying. I love creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where kids can learn, grow, and feel supported. Whether it's planning activities,...

Teresa P. says "Emily jumped right into to caring for our 4 boys. They can be challenging, especially my baby, but Emily took onto baby wearing right away and he does so...

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Jensen M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Jensen! I'm currently a homemaker living in Tulsa with my husband and our two pets. My schedule is super flexible so I can accommodate you and your family's needs! I have advanced knowledge in newborn care, I am a certified postpartum doula and I have over 5 years of experience caring for children. I'm very nurturing,...

Nicole R. says "Jensen has watched my daughter several times, and my daughter just ADORES her! Jensen is extremely responsible, always on time, engages with my daughter,...

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Julia B.

Tulsa, OK

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Julia and I have been passionate about child care, animal care, and home care for over the past 4 years. I come from a large family and have a lot of experience with children of all ages and home care. I offer many services including childcare, home care/cleaning, pet care, meal preparation, laundry, grocery...

Chelsea B. says "Julia has helped me with my child since she was born. With having a premature heart baby, you'll need all help you can get! She is wonderful,...

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Kelcee F.

Experienced Nanny/Pet Sitter Of 3 Years Looking For Full/Part-Time Job.

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I was preschool teacher for a couple of years and have experience caring for/supervising many children at once. I am an outgoing, loving, dependable, and very artistic individual. I love sports and participating in outdoor activities as well as card/board games. I teach voice lessons and absolutely love anything pertaining to...

Traci P. says "Interviewed Kelcee and absolutely loved her! Very bright personality and lovely smile. We ended up not needing a care giver, but would 100% recommend!"

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Faith P.

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Knowing that I can support families by providing reliable childcare is what I find most rewarding. I am a friendly and creative caregiver with one year of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11. I'm comfortable caring for one child at a time and will gladly follow your preferred communication method to keep you...

Effie R. says "Faith jumped right in with the kids and helps with chores, meals, getting them dressed, napped, etc. Had some family issues come up that changed our...

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Rachel H.

Caregiver Available

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
My mother took in kids all of my life. I watched her reach kids who couldn't be reached by anyone else and I learned from her. I am a college student studying education. I have been a nanny on and off for seven years and have been babysitting since I was 13. I can provide references if needed. I also worked in an early learning...

Matt S. says "She is kind, attentive, a great listener. More importantly she has an intuition that was unexpected but is the most pleasant of surprises. My son took to...

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Delany F.

Tulsa, OK

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a nurturing and dependable nanny with a big heart and four years of joyful experience caring for little ones from newborns to spirited 10-year-olds. With a calm demeanor and an energetic spirit, I'm always ready to provide a supportive and dynamic environment. I am currently pursuing a career in aviation and...

Adam S. says "Was on time to meet, and stayed as late as I needed till midnight. She did some cleaning too! Can't wait to hire Delaney again."

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Cara M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available Late Afternoon, Evenings And Weekends

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I have been caring for children since I was teenager babysitting for families in the town where I lived. I have also been working in childcare centers since 1997. I have been at my current job as an infant caregiver for over 10 years. I also worked for over 2 years at the YMCA in their Child watch area caring for children of all...

StarLaa W. says "Cara is dependable, punctual and fabulous!! She has taken care of my little one since she was 6 weeks old and is now almost 3 years old. Cara is the ONLY...

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Marianela B.

Babysitting

Tulsa, OK

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
First and foremost, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Lely. I love help people but most importantly to take care of children. I was a pre-school teacher for 6 years and now that my daughter is all grown, I have taken up baby-sitting. I can surely say that I love helping a mom with their day-to-day schedule and taking...

Millie G. says "Lely is exceptional! She is caring and reliable. I highly recommend her. She is a gem. My family was truly blessed to have her."

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Child care centers in Tulsa, OK

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Union West Childcare & Learning Center

4935 S UNION AVE TULSA, OK

1.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
I have 21 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. My staff also have experience and education in Child Development. We are a loving, safe and Nurturing program that love to see the children happy, learning and growing.
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Play Hard - Brookside

1110 E 45TH PL TULSA, OK

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
Play Hard has been serving our community for 10 years now! When you join our program, you join our family. We are not a large corporate daycare chain, but rather a small center where everyone knows and cares for one another. **This location provides aftercare for children attending Zarrow International and College Bound...

Adriana F. says "We have been going to Play Hard for 10 years, my kids love it here. The staff are very trustworthy and become mentors to the kids. As a parent it is hard...

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SWEETIE P DAY CARE LEARNING CENTER LLC

8106 E 24TH ST TULSA, OK

4.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
+ 1 more
Our purpose is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for our children.

Hellen W. says "The connection they make with my kid's is what really gets me! It feels like a family there! "

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Precious Rose Child Dev Center

1950 S 131st E Ave Tulsa, OK

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are a faith-based facility. We strive to make sure that every child's academic developmental need gets met as well as getting the love and support from each staff member. Precious Rose is a home away from home!
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Crosstown Kids

3400 E Admiral Pl Tulsa, OK

We are a newly established ministry of the Crosstown Church of Christ. We offer Christ-centered education and care for your child(ren). Our program is open 3 days a week on Tuesday's-Thursday's from 9:30am-2:30pm. We provide services to toddlers 12-23 months (Mother's Day Out), Preschoolers 2-3 years old, and Pre-K for 4 year...
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  • 441 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Tulsa, OK

Child Care Providers in Tulsa, OK are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 440 listed child care providers

Caitlyn P.

She's very sweet! Moving to a new town with no family or friends we had a very hard time finding a great babysitter. We loved that Caitlyn...

- Carla J.

Kathryn H.

Kathryn is trustworthy, dependable, and most importantly our daughter loves her! Kathryn has a heart for working with kids and she is truly...

- Sierra F.

Elizabeth S.

This is the first time we've ever used a service to find childcare and Elizabeth did not disappoint. Our boys absolutely loved her! She's...

- Stephanie H.

Common questions about child care in Tulsa, OK

Child care costs in Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa, OK, 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 Tulsa, OK, 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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