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Care Member says "Michela was a God send. I was very apprehensive about finding a sitter for the first time. When Michela came to us we were in desperate need of help...
Chipo M. says "Jasmine is an absolute GEM! Anyone who hires her will be so blessed to have someone who is as kindhearted and loving as she is. She genuinely loves...
Marissa R. says "Siena has a great personality; it really shows she loves to care for children !!"
Kristine D. says "Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth...
Michael M. says "My wife and I have used Hannah multiple times for date nights during the week and on weekends. We have a 4 year old boy and 6 year old girl. Our kids...
Brian H. says "Sally is just a wonderful person all around. She is great with my dogs and I feel completely confident she will do a great job every time. My daughter...
Sarah C. says "Becky is currently our nanny for our almost 1 year old twins Mon-Thurs and I'd highly recommend her. Our children adore her and they are so happy every...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.17/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.6
Part Time Babysitters in Independence, MO are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Independence, MO. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Independence, MO, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much babysitters are paid near you in Independence, MO depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Independence, MO is $16.17.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Independence, MO, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
Part-time babysitters near you in Independence, MO offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.