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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...
Nicole M. says "Isabella is dependable and always has great ideas to engage kids and keep them moving! She is an excellent nanny and would be a great hire for anyone!"
Rachael W. says "We were in Vail for just the weekend. She was wonderful with our two boys, 19 months and 4 year old. If we are ever in Vail again we'll definitely hire...
Jennifer G. says "We really liked Emily, and she was punctual, kind and very thoughtful about how she would care for our children. "
Lori N. says "Abby was extremely responsive in messaging back and forth and was reliable when it came to meeting with us and our son. She was thoughtful, interactive and...
Natalie J. says "Jessica was so amazing with my girl, A, at her special needs after school and summer program that I HAD to steal some of her time for just us at our...
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...
Manda P. says "Tori has watched my 1 year old daughter several times. Her daughters are very interested in playing and helping with her. They seem like a very nice...
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...
Lydia K. says "I've seen Sierra manage, care, and accommodate for up to 4 children at a time ranging from 9 months to 12 years! Always has engaging activities and...
Stacie F. says "Haley was a nanny for our newborn until he was 18 months. She was always on time and incredibly respectful of our family and home. She was patient and...
Shelley E. says "She is fabulous. Extremely sharp and has been able to do anything I have asked her to do. She sees what needs to be done and does it proficiently. She...
Erin R. says "Jordan has been a real pleasure to know. She has a positive, confident attitude. She is very good about communicating via text or email and showing up on...
Care Member says "We used her for the first time recently, and will definitely be using her again! She was on time, communicative, and did a fantastic job with J (who was...
Laurie W. says "Tara has sat for my son several times and is always punctual and very conscientious. Really nice sitter and my son likes her a lot!"
Care Member says "Julia nannied for our 3 kiddos for the past few years. Our family loves her. Always on time- usually early to arrive. She is great at coming up with...
Lori R. says "Lindsay has been my daughter's babysitter since she was 1. She is now 7. My daughter has always loved Lindsay and has always given rave reviews each time...
Ash E. says "She is so gracious and warmhearted, fun to be around, and knows how to construct healthy boundaries to ensure obedience and responsibility from the children....
Eunice M. says "Very helpful with the children. She is very involved in keeping the children active."
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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
- Erika G.
- Nicole M.
- Rachael W.
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.