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48 in-home babysitters are listed in Independence, MO
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 5 years
In-home babysitters in Independence, MO
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is shyenne. Im 25 and I've been babysitting for about 13 years. My mom had an at home daycare when I was younger so I helped out with the kids. I have 9 nieces and nephews so I've had tons of experienced. I'm currently a server looking for a second job. I worked at an elementary school as a prime time teacher, and I'm...
Shyenne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caring, loves kids, loves to interact with them and entertains their crazy silly ideas. Also cleans their messes too!"
Chelsea C.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love children! I used to work in the Orphanage Center back in my home country, the Philippines, I am a mother of 2 and they are both married and I'm hoping to be a grandma soon. I enjoy taking care of children; they so sweet and fun.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emmie E.
Independence, MO
$14-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have experience in both in-home babysitting and daycare. I love childcare and strive to support children academically, emotionally, and socially. I am comfortable with a wide range of ages, kiddos with special needs, and pets. With my skills and experience, I am confident I can provide a safe and fun environment for your...
Emmie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Joelle and I am graduating from Mizzou with a Human Development and Family Sciences degree. I will be moving home to Lee's Summit in July and will be looking for a nanny position for the year. I have 5+ years of experience working with children in a wide variety of settings. I started babysitting at a young age and...
Joelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joelle interviewed with us and made an excellent impression. She was knowledgeable, outgoing, confident, and most importantly, engaged with our children. We look forward to having her spend time with our children!"
Jessica B.
Anna A.
Kansas City, MO
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I have experience baby sitting children ages 1-9. I enjoy getting on the child's level and interacting with them. Some of my favorite things to do are play games, read books, and build forts! While caring for children I am conscientious, I not only want to be a good babysitter but desire to leave the home in the same or...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna drives, has a good work history and loves kids."
Greg A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a 23-year-old stay-at-home mom to a 17-month-old boy, and I have a deep passion for working with children. With experience as an art teacher, babysitter, and au pair, I have dedicated a significant portion of my life to nurturing and caring for little ones. I genuinely love children and find immense joy in being a...
Esme can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Esme was our au pair for a year. We have five kids and she was wonderful with all of them. They loved her so much and still do. She was very attentive and caring with them. She is a wonderful person and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Esme again."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anna S.
Blue Springs, MO
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Home-school Student With A Wide Range Of Available Hours
I have had years of experience with babysitting and nannying all around the Kansas City area. I have worked with MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) and and also have worked as a after care school program coordinator where I was in charge of caring for children from grades pre k - 12th grade along with being a pre k assistant...
Anna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Angelina B.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Angie and I am currently working retail and a cleaning job during the evenings and a stay at home mom during the daytime. I am looking for a babysitting job I am able to take my 11month old daughter with me during the day! I'm the oldest of 8 cousins and babysat them all when they were younger! I have a little...
Angelina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Former teacher and scientist soaking up time with my son at home. Not currently babysitting, but hope to start again eventually.
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 14 years old, currently I'm 28. I work full time as a teacher for a local school district. I have worked with developmentally disabled children for 12 years specially with autism and down syndrome. I am a fun, bubbly person who absolutely loves kids. My usual rate is $18-22/hour...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as overly positive, passionate, & kind
I started working with kids when I was 10 years old. I've always been my entire family's nanny. Experience with children, infant to 12 years old. At 15, I started babysitting friends of family & at 18 I joined Care. com. I nanny'd for a family of 4 children from...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Olivia and I love working with children and learning from them just as much as they learn from us!
I have just graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a major in Early Childhood Education. I also just completed my student teaching in the Park Hill School District in 1st grade. I have worked at a...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am most interested in caring for infants 0-12 months. I have had experience caring for 2 and 3-year-olds, diaper changing, feeding, etc. I very much enjoy playing with them when they are a little older and get a kick out of their curiosity.
I have been doing childcare ever since having my daughter June 2021. It has allowed me...
Tess can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Tess is a natural mother and users her instincts to adapt in challenging situations. She's always calm and collected with my toddler. Even when he starts to push her daughter, she communicated to him in such a respectful manner. Stress reliable, consistent and...
Emily H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Audrey! I live in Hyde Park, and I'm looking for nanny, household meal prep, or errands opportunities. I graduated from KU in 2019 with a Finance degree and a Spanish minor and have since worked full time at American Century Investments on the plaza, but will be transitioning out of this role at the end of October. I am...
Audrey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Audrey is fabulous. She is very reliable and personable. She also takes the time to plan ideas for things to do with your kids before she comes over."
Shannon M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a former RN (semi-retired now) and pet lover and will care for your children and/or pets and I also provide Senior Care. I have experience as a Mother of three children and have always had pets growing up.
I have my BSN in Computer Science so I also have some math/computer skills and then of course, a nursing background. I...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our baby enjoyed spending time with Ms. Stephanie. Very caring. Provided ample notes on his day. "
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Sofia T.
Kansas City, MO
$16-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Young And Experienced Nanny / Babysitter Seeking Part-time Work
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sofia, I'm 22 yrs. old, vaccinated for Covid-19, and currently attending college for my masters in architecture. I'll be home for the summer until August 17, and I'm looking for part-time babysitting jobs. I am a dedicated student, and experienced child care provider. I've been caring for children of many ages...
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofi has been our summer nanny for several years. She is absolutely incredible with children. She is patient, kind and easily relates with children of various ages. Sofi keeps my children busy for hours playing without the use of TV or screens. She is very mature,...
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Maddie W.
Lees Summit, MO
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Kids are my passion! I've been working with kids more than half of my life. From babysitting family, to working part time at a preschool, I enjoy it all! I am capable of watching kids of all ages and work hard at making a fun, safe environment. I currently stay home with my 2-year-old daughter and would love to bring her along...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maddie watched our 3 month old son and was absolutely wonderful! She was our first non-family babysitter so it was hard to leave him, but Maddie was so competent and communicative that she put me completely at ease. She was caring, responsible, and trustworthy....
Michaela S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia! I am currently a junior in college at Palm Beach Atlantic University! I am an outgoing, kind, patient, faith-filled, and hardworking individual who loves new experiences, caring for others, values safety & respect, and having fun! As a nanny, caregiver, home manager, & babysitter, I provide families with quality,...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Olivia has been caring for children of all ages since she was a young teen. The children and their parents speak highly of her and would often schedule her several weeks out as she would book up quickly in the neighborhood. Olivia has continued to study child...
Care member
Katie S.
Kansas City, MO
$18-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Education Professional Looking For Part-time Care Opportunities
5.0
(1)
I have always enjoyed caring for children whether it was being a nanny for an infant one summer and 3-year-old one spring, babysitting my niece, or hanging with my little cousins. My previous work experience was for the Oregon Dept of Education (3+ years), for Delta Gamma Center for children with visual impairments, and...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Katie is WONDERFUL with our daughter. We trust her as much as we trust our own family. She teachers her songs and reads books and plays on the floor with her. She's able to walk the line between kid friendly and fun and actual adult supervision really well. We...
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Independence, MO
Shyenne C.
5.0
She is so great with kids . Patient and kind ! My kids cant wait for her to come back !
- Brianna D.
Joelle H.
5.0
Joelle interviewed with us and made an excellent impression. She was knowledgeable, outgoing, confident, and most importantly, engaged with our children. We look forward to having her spend time with our children!
- Jessica B.
Anna A.
5.0
Anna drives, has a good work history and loves kids.
- Greg A.
Esme K.
5.0
Esme was our au pair for a year. We have five kids and she was wonderful with all of them. They loved her so much and still do. She was very attentive and caring with them. She is a wonderful person and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Esme again.
- Care member
Tess S.
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 she needed before leaving. These...
- Ozzy B.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Independence, MO in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $14.67. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Independence, MO help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 3 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Independence, MO?
You can now find babysitters online in Independence, MO with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 3 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.