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Isabel M.

I Am 22 Years Old And I Truly Love Working With Children And Find It Very Fulfilling Work.

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Nurturing, Relatable, Positive I always loved being a caretaker and teaching. Watching children grow and nurturing the new minds of the world. I started working with kids when I was young babysitting and when I turned 18, I started working at my first daycare facility. I am a BIG outdoors...
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Isabel M.

I'm Very Motherly And Protective, Great With Kids, I'm Patient And Understanding With Kids.

Kansas City, MO

1.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I started babysitting at a young age and when I finally turned 18 I started working at a daycare for at least a few years. I have worked with infants-preschoolers and have more than a decade of paid babysitting and nanny experience . I've taken child development classes and have been a certified lead teacher for newborns up to...
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Paula P.

Full Time

Kansas City, KS

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have taken care of children when my mother's daycare was open before she retired. I also have experience in caring for twin infants and young toddlers, and experience with caring for 3 or more children at a time. I am patient, loving, nurturing, honest, reliable, and responsible.

Lara W. says "Paula was great with my 7 year old daughter! She was communicative and thoughtful and I highly recommend her!"

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Jefri F.

Part Time Infant Care Giver Available 2-3 Days Per Week

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I raised a daughter and have taken care of several infants on a part time basis including a medically fragile baby. I love taking care of babies. I take this job very seriously. I know that my loving care combined with yours will ensure the development of your baby's sense of security, safety and trust! I would love to talk with...

Kayla R. says "In a household with two working parents, I worried about the day I'd have to leave my baby in someone else's care and return to work. From the moment we...

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Erin F.

Stay At Home Mom Of 2 And Experienced Childcare Provider

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mother of 2 amazing adult children. I was lead teacher in the 2-year-old room & nursery for 3+ years at church. I was a sub in the infant room at a Montessori school. I have nannied for 12+ years! I'm looking to supplement the love & fun with a part-time family now that my kids are grown. I come with many references and...

Taylor H. says "Erin is the best! She took amazing care of my 4 month old- reading, tummy time, getting him to laugh and play. She also was able to get him down for naps...

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Angel B.

Part/Full-Time Nanny

Kansas City, MO

4.5(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a nanny for a few different families and have 4 years of experience in being a nanny, which includes infants and twins. I love being a nanny. I find it to be a very rewarding job. I am very energetic and I like to stay busy. Crafts and learning are very important to me when it comes to helping children grow. I love...

Erika G. says "We hired Angel to nanny full-time our newborn fraternal twins. My husband interviewed her and was extremely impressed by her answers. My husband was a...

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Angela R.

Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Warm, loving, and attentive nanny with 30+ years of experience caring for infants, multiples, children with autism (verbal and non-verbal), and other special needs. I pride myself on being an extension of mom-tuning in to each child's needs, building real connections, and creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and...

Kathie and Josh W. says "Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps...

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Autumn G.

Full-Time Dependable Nanny

Prairie Village, KS

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
If you're a mother like me. You don't want your child sitting in front of a TV all day. Rather, have them learning and exploring the world around them. I might just be the perfect nanny for you. I have 11 years of experience and am the 2nd eldest of 10 kids. I am currently enrolled in infant/child behavior and discipline...

Care Member says "Been using Autumn for the past three years and she does an excellent job."

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Shelley A.

Seasoned Nanny/childcare Provider For Ages 3 And Up.

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
For the past 37 years, I've had the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom, raising my two boys and caring for several nieces, nephews, and their friends. This experience has made me highly resourceful, energetic, and deeply committed to creating a nurturing, engaging environment for children of all ages-from infants to teens. I...

Victor L. says "Shelley has been available to watch our baby since January, and each visit was a very pleasant one. She is dependable, transparent, resourceful, very...

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Patricia L.

Full Time Caregiver

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I am looking for a Nanny position. I have been caring for children since 1993. I later became a licensed child care provider in my home. In my home, I cared for children 6 weeks. to school age. We had fun filled days of crafts, music, playing outside, walks to the park, outings to the zoo & museum. I also planned and...

Care Member says "Trish was an excellent nanny. She started working for our family when our son was 12 weeks old. She helped in establishing a nap schedule, worked on...

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Miranda G.

Overland Park, KS

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
I'm 27 years old and from Kansas City. I have eight years of nanny experience, primarily caring for infants as young as three months and toddlers. I also have specialized experience working with children with Down syndrome and autism, having nannied for an infant with both diagnoses. I'm passionate about providing a nurturing,...

Lisa H. says "Very communicative and courteous. She watched my toddler and did a great job."

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Carol Ann D.

Part-time And Full-time Care Available

Leawood, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I have over 20 years' experience working with infants, children in the classroom, as a Nanny, and babysitting. Majority of my experience is with infants and pre-K.. I grew up in Kansas, went to the University of Kansas, spent some wonderful time in Houston gaining valuable experience, and am back home in Kansas. My educational...

Brian T. says "We interviewed Carol Ann to watch our new born. She was early for the interview, which I very much appreciated. Her thoughtful responses made her our first...

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Joann D.

Experienced Mother And Grandmother Available For Part-Time Opportunity

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
As a mother of three and grandmother of two, I have years of personal caretaker experience. As a nanny, I have five years of professional experience with infants and toddlers. I am currently a nanny for two different families, both of which of are part time positions. One of the positions will be ending soon. Because of that, I...

Sara D. says "JoAnn is dependable and loyal; also; her work ethic is remarkable. Our commitments are important JoAnn is consistently prompt and reliable. With a...

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Cindy B.

Full Time Nanny - Prefer Infants

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I am a mother of two adult children and a very proud grandmother. I was previously a pharmacy technician for several years and decided I wanted to start working in childcare. I will finish up in August with my second family that I have worked for since starting as a nanny. I was with my first family for 2 years. When I started...

Care Member says "Our family adores Cindy! She takes great care of our two kids and is always open to explore a new activity with them. She takes them to the park,...

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Hannah E.

Kansas City, KS

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Hannah and I'm an experienced and caring babysitter and nanny. I'm 28 years old and have a 10-month-old. I currently work as a receptionist as a Vets office part time. I'm happy to watch kiddos for date nights or early mornings. I have worked as an assistant teacher in the infant/toddler room at a reputable PTO...

Kelly M. says "I couldn't have made it through the week without Hannah's help! I'm a single mom of a firecracker 4 yr old son, and he can't stop talking about how much...

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Susan F.

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience
I am a mother of 3 grown children, and 3 grandchildren. I enjoy children of all ages. I have had 7 years of full time infant care. I have three 5 starv referrals on Care. com. In a recent position I nannied for 4 years and cared for a sweet baby, and prior to that her brother and their family. The doctor provided a letter of...

Zachary M. says "Susan was great, friendly, and caring!"

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Erin M.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a babysitter and/or nanny for 20 years with an emphasis on newborn/infant care and have a 9-year-old son. I have also taken care of multiples and children with special needs. Children are such a joy to be around and I love seeing the world through their eyes. It would be honor to be an integral part of your...

Kara A. says "Erin has been regularly watching our son since he was less than 3 months old. She is amazing and we are so blessed to have her in our lives! Erin is so...

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Kathleen M.

Speaking Full-Time Nanny Position!

Lees Summit, MO

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Kat, I am a childcare worker with years of experience in caring for and managing young children ages 6 weeks (Infants) - 5 years of age, in both a positive and nurturing environment. Working with children is my absolute passion and I am eager to contribute developed knowledge at home. I am very loyal and...

Care Member says "Kat is above and beyond. Her pleasant smile, compassionate care, enthusiasms and love to kids makes her an exceptional nanny. She is nannying because...

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Tara P.

Part-time Caregiver

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am experienced with all ages of kids! I have been babysitting/ nannying part-time for about 10 years now. For two summers while in high school I helped at a day camp with kids ages 6 to 14. I am CPR certified for infants, children, and adults!
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Angela C.

Experienced Nanny And House Manager

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello and thank you for your interest :) I'm an active individual (with a reliable vehicle) who loves caring for children and families. I've cared for children of all ages including infants, toddlers, grade school, middle school kiddos and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, MS and Downs Syndrome. I also have experience with...

Care Member says "She was so knowledgeable of ASD and anticipated our kiddos needs which was exactly what we needed! Thank you! "

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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.67/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Independence, MO

Infant Nannies in Independence, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Paula P.

Paula was great with my 7 year old daughter! She was communicative and thoughtful and I highly recommend her!

- Lara W.

Jefri F.

In a household with two working parents, I worried about the day I'd have to leave my baby in someone else's care and return to work. From...

- Kayla R.

Erin F.

Erin is the best! She took amazing care of my 4 month old- reading, tummy time, getting him to laugh and play. She also was able to get him...

- Taylor H.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Independence, MO

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Independence, MO, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $19.67. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Independence, MO, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 3 infant nanny profiles near you in Independence, MO that you can check out. You can also read 6 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Independence, MO, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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