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60 nannies are listed in Independence, MO
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Independence, MO
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gracie!! I have a passion for working with children! I have a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas.
I have cared for children from 5 months old to 10 years of age! I have classroom experience as a student teacher in a 2nd grade classroom and as a student teacher in a 4th grade classroom....
Gracie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Gracie has been an absolute blessing to our family. She is always on time and incredibly flexible. When she is with our kids, she is 100% present. She is sweet, loving and keeps them engaged and happy! I cannot recommend her enough!"
David S.
Alicen P.
Lees Summit, MO
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.6
(13)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Alicen! I've been in child care for years. I have experience taking care of children in every setting imaginable such as a home, event space, hotel, work building, in-home daycare and daycare centers. I have over four years experience nannying. I also have experience traveling with families and dealing with all the...
Alicen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alicen was communicative throughout the process and helped us out within a few days notice. She allowed us to feel comfortable with going out on a date night that was much needed and was easy to work with. We would hire her again."
Lauren H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sarah.
I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sarah to nanny for our two kids (age 4 & 7) during Covid this summer. Sarah was reliable, and was a great resource with her Education background. Our kids both enjoyed her, and we would hire her again."
Elissa K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children since I was 13 years old. I have my CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) certification. I am also certified in CPR & have a year of clinical experience working in a hospital & nursing home. I love children & am currently a nursing student at University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) in hopes of becoming...
Keely can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Keely was fantastic! We will be using her again. This was the first time we've used Care.com and not a family member and it helped to put our minds at ease. She came over the night before to interview and things went really well. She was very relaxed and attentive...
Phil E.
5.0
(1)
*Currently available: Mon/Wed/Fri 7-1
About me: I am a Masters of Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling student. I plan to continue working with children and families when I finish school. I'm experienced in early childhood education, nannying, teaching, and behavioral work for kids with various needs, ESL teaching, some...
5.0
"Taylor cared for our toddler for about 9 months on a part time basis and we had such a great experience with her! She was punctual, flexible with our schedules, professional and very easy going. I appreciated her calming presence when my son struggled to manage his...
Faiza M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carly, and I am an experienced teacher with a bachelor's in sociology. I specialize in working with preschool and elementary school children in classroom and virtual settings. I have been lauded for my interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
Nannying
Teaching
CPR & First Aid Certified
College...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is awesome, my child is Autistic she did great with him!"
Kelli W.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently graduated from MCC, and have been watching children since middle school when I started working with a summer camp for foster children ages 6-12. Since then, have worked with kids of all ages. I have experience with children with disabilities (autism, bipolar disorder, and speech impairments). I have been a...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is a conscientious person who has natural instincts to adapt to many situations. She is personable which allows her to get along with many different individuals. Jessie is a great mix of being a fun person who also knows how to set boundaries and stick to...
Cadey G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Zoë! A little bit about me:
- I have supervised/played with children Pre-K through 6th grade at a school and on the playground
- I have been a full-time summer nanny to two older children
- I have a self-run babysitting business that I first launched in 2013
- I have provided safe, fun, and stress-free childcare...
Zoë can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoe is an exceptional writer. She also is great in French and would make a great tutor. She is really good with kids and pets too "
Michelle M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I am 21 years old and I moved to KC in June of 2022! I am currently a full time nanny, but I am accepting the occasional babysitting job as I am available! I have been a full time nanny since November of 2022! Before moving to KC I was a 3yo PreK teacher for about a year. I have been a sitter for many different ages (from...
Ashlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"So grateful for Ashlyn! She watched my 2.5 yo and 6 month old. It was our first night out in 2+ years. She was patient with our nervousness in that setting. My toddler took to her immediately , handing her a shovel for the sensory sand bin & my baby girl Madeleine...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an older child in a large family, I began caring for children at a very young age. During high school, I began babysitting my siblings and their friends, and I have now been a professional nanny for over 10 years. I love helping children explore the world and providing them a safe and healthy learning environment. I am...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Sophia was great! She was so comfortable with babies and adapted super well. She even taught me some stuff about kids! Would definitely recommend to anyone!"
Eleanor S.
Wendy W.
Kansas City, MO
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for the past 33 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I also have tutoring experience. I have been tutoring children in reading and math for the past two years.
Wendy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wendy has been the nanny to our 2 year old daughter since she was 9 weeks old. We are blessed to have her. She is loving and reliable. It is clear that her background is in education as she had our daughter counting to 10 and doing some abc's when she was 18 months...
Shannon L.
5.0
(8)
I am a professional nanny with 13 years worth of childcare experience - 10 years as a private, in-home nanny. I love what I do, and am currently looking for my next family to become a part of.
I am fully vaccinated for the Covid virus, and am taking all necessary precautions to keep my family and the families that I work for...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is an amazing person and so wonderful with children! "
Kristin S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 14+ years of experience babysitting and nannying! I have taken care of children 2 weeks - 12 years in clients homes, at a daycare, churches, a gym, working through a nanny agency, and was a nanny for a family of 6 children for 5+ years!
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It is not easy helping a very large family over a holiday weekend, but Hannah was impeccable! She was great to work with and so friendly. We had a lot of people all in one house for a family reunion which means a lot of opinions and directions. She handled it all...
Allison M.
Kameron C.
Kansas City, MO
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kameron, I'm 21 years old, and I am currently attending UMKC as a theatre major. I am looking for a part-time pet sitting jobs and babysitting jobs on MWF or one time occurrences. I have provided child care for all age ranges up to 12 and have 2 years experience with animal care.
Previously, I was a nanny to...
5.0
"My daughter had a great time with Kameron! I appreciated that she was punctual and communicated well with me. "
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Madicyn Z.
Kansas City, MO
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Madicyn, but I go by Maddy. I am 30 years old. I have 10+ years of childcare experience as a childcare teacher within day cares and nannying. I would love have my own Childcare business one day and teach in a school district. I love working with children and families. Some things I enjoy doing are baking (although I'm...
Madicyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madicyn was our family's nanny for over a year and she was excellent - great with babies, toddlers, and school aged children, dependable, and able to help coordinate lots of extracurricular activities for the kids. I trusted her completely in the care of my...
Julie G.
5.0
(3)
Dependable and organized assistant to upwardly mobile families from coast to coast. Currently seeking a full-time or part-time position that is fulfilling and rewarding. I have a great love of children and most of my work up to this point has been in childcare. I am a devoted, committed and dependable individual from a large...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is always polite, follows any guidelines we have for our house, and cleans up throughout the day, which was a huge help! She also home-schooled our children for us and did a phenomenal job at that! We were sad to see her leave."
Samantha P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 9 years. I have experience with children from newborns
Rylee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rylee is wonderful! She was playful and so fun to have as part of our family. She's upbeat and brings good energy and laughter no matter the situation, and is thoughtful and loving to little ones. She is timely, respectful and trustworthy. She adapted to meet the...
Ashley T.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Misty M.
Kansas City, MO
$35-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
Postpartum Doula * Newborn Care Specialist * Night Nanny * New Parent Coach * Sleep Training
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families. I am a seasoned Postpartum Doula, NCS, New Parent Coach and Sleep Trainer who truly loves her work. My passion is bringing a sense of calm and confidence through empowering my clients. My other goal is to make life easier for my clients while acting as an extension of them in the care that I provide. I'm...
Misty can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Misty took care of our premature newborn twins at night until they were 5 months and sleeping on their own. I cannot say enough great things about her, she's punctual, responsible and reliable but more than that she truly has become part of our family. She's...
Robyn L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Annabella and I have lived in the Kansas City area for about a year and a half! I was previously a full time nanny, and love caring for little ones. I am 24 years old and just completed my first year of dental school at UMKC School of Dentistry. My summer coursework is light and so I am looking for some date...
Annabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"100% would recommend! So kind and caring with the kids!"
Megan M.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Independence, MO
Gracie S.
5.0
Gracie has been an absolute blessing to our family. She is always on time and incredibly flexible. When she is with our kids, she is 100% present. She is sweet, loving and keeps them engaged and happy! I cannot recommend her enough!
- David S.
Alicen P.
5.0
Alicen was great, she arrived on time, she was sending me videos of her and my son playing. She was super friendly. When we got home and talked to our kids, they both said they really liked her. We hope to be using her again soon. We would def. recommend her to others.
- Trenton C.
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details.
Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal instruction. I was concerned my lack of...
- Nick K.
Keely H.
5.0
Keely was great with our 8 mo old and 3 yr old. She was very natural and laid back with the kids and very personable. She was also willing to sit for us last minute and was very responsive with communicating. We hope to use Keely again when she is home from school sometime!
- Jenny C.
Taylor C.
5.0
Taylor cared for our toddler for about 9 months on a part time basis and we had such a great experience with her! She was punctual, flexible with our schedules, professional and very easy going. I appreciated her calming presence when my son struggled to manage his emotions and she'd always find the...
- Faiza M.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Independence, MO
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Independence, MO?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Independence, MO is as of is $17.04 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Independence, MO?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 25 in Independence, MO. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Independence, MO?
You can find different nanny services in Independence through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Independence, MO with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Independence, MO nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Independence, MO are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.