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758 babysitters are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Kansas City, MO
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old, that currently works at a pediatric urgent care, part-time and is looking to nanny long-term, for a family in need! I am an auntie to 18 wonderful kiddos and couldn't be more proud of that title! I'm looking mostly for work on my "off days" from the urgent care, or to help out with occasional date nights....
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I hired Ali for a last minute job to watch my two kids. My kids took a liking to her right away, and the whole night was a big success. I felt she was trustworthy, responsible, and my kids thought she was a lot of fun. "
Geoff P.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
*****PLEASE BE ADVISED I AM ONLY WILLING TO ACCEPT JOBS I AM ABLE TO BRING MY CHILD WITH ME CURRENTLY****
I personally don't want to have someone watch my son while I go and watch other peoples children, THANK YOU for being understanding.
I have plenty experience with multiple kids at a time ranging from age 0-19, I am a...
Jazmine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We have hired Jazmine several times. She has always been wonderful with our boys. We would definitely hire her again. Thank you!"
Brandon S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids of all ages and am very comfortable with any age group. I am willing to help with learning, schoolwork, extra-curricular activities, as well as coming up with my own activities for us to do. I have nannied children from 7 months all the way up to 12 years old. I am a safe driver, with my own vehicle...
Kaylin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kaylin is magical! She developed a lasting relationship with my two young children and myself. Her knowledge and background in early childhood development played an integral part in the development of my children. She is committed, dedicated and reliable."
Care member
3.7
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My background is in children's ministry. Nannying and/or housekeeping are good jobs for me to help make ends meet.
The last several years I've works at a local church as a birth - year old coordinator. I often babysat on the side, so I come with lots of references if you'd like them. I also come with lots of books, crafts, and...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin has watched our boys (ages 3 and 4) as well as done housekeeping for us. She is personable, reliable, and hard working. As a caregiver, my children sing her praises and ask for her to return (as a housekeeper, I doubt they care, though I do!). I would...
Tori C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an RN at KU medical center and I have 12 years of babysitting experience- newborn to age 13! I love playing games and playing make believe. Cooking and baking with kids is one of my specialties. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Carpooling. My schedule is different each week, but the days that I am off, I am...
Madeleine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madeline is awesome! She watched our 3 month old 5 days a week when I went back to work from maternity leave. She also watched my 4 year old, 2 year old and then 6 month old for weekend when we got away! She plays with the kids, helps clean the house, and is the...
Keri K.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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,...
Care member
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alona. I'm experienced working with children and I really enjoy doing that. I worked with children from one months to 6 years old. I'm very comfortable taking care of infants. I can describe myself as responsible, reliable, caring, patient and calm person. My hobbies are cooking/baking, traveling, visiting...
Alona can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alona is amazing. She is warm and soft spoken and my little guy absolutely adored her. I also really felt at ease with her, knowing she was more than capable. She is also very communicative and sent updates and photos while I was away. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hailey and I am currently looking for babysitting/nanny jobs in the Kansas City area! I graduated from Nursing school in May and just started working as a RN in the NICU. Since I only work 3 days a week, I'm looking to make some extra money on my days off!
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Parents will benefit from Hailey's dependability and responsibility; kids will love her fun and playful nature. The fact that she is pursuing a degree in nursing,with aspirations of becoming a pediatric intensive care nurse, speaks volumes not only about her...
Kimberly P.
5.0
(2)
Hi!
I'm Tehya! I'm 26 years old. I have been babysitting on my own for 15 years and have experience being a mommy's helper for 16 years.
I have experience nannying and I am the oldest child in my family and I have helped take care of both of my younger siblings and all four of my younger cousins.
I've been told I'm a baby...
Tehya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have had nannies care for our 2 young daughters for almost 4 years now. We usually hire nannies through a local service but found Tehya through a mutual friend. Of all the nannies we have met, Tehya is one of our favorites! She is always on time. She interacts...
Megan C.
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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had years of experience with children. First of all, I have siblings who are several years younger then me, so I helped my parents take care of them. As I got older, I began to babysit. I have had 10 years of experience babysitting and working with children. Right now I am working as a retail and subbing in elementary...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great experience with Lori! She kept me updated and sent pictures while watching my twin boys. She was sweet and professional and made me feel good about being away from my kiddos for a few hours."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and I am now 19 years old. I have a caring and fun personality and I love being around kids. I enjoy doing crafts and playing outside. I want to work with kids when I get older and babysitting helps me get the experience I need. I have a flexible schedule and I am a straight A...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is watching our two boys (8 and 11) every day after school. She is very dependable, including driving them to their multiple activities every week. My kids love her. I would recommend Hannah for any family."
Teresa R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tara and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting kids since I was in middle school and have experience in all age groups and I am very comfortable with them. I have five younger cousins and I have been babysitting them since they were very young. I also worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 3. 5 years and had a lot of...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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!"
Laurie W.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is MarilynRose and I am looking for a part time babysitting. I have just started nursing school at Avila University and my profile has my free time updated. Please message me! I graduated from Mizzou in May with a degree in health science and am currently pursuing an accelerated nursing degree from Avila. I am...
Marilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I wish we had more hours together!! She's great with my 1 year old and special needs 7 year old"
Sarah K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 19 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, travel, light housekeeping. My core values revolve are church settings. Here I volunteer for any event that comes up at church. I go to Bible study every Sunday night and church every Sunday morning. I don't have a Bachelors Degree but I do have teaching...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Such a sweetheart! Paige was willing to help with my adult son w/Special needs and was just great! Definitely recommend and look forward to having her help out in the future! "
Keri S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for several years during undergrad; however, now that I am more occupied with school, I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs (not necessarily a reoccurring schedule, more like your go-to babysitter for date nights). Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Kalei can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She did a perfect job and felt very comfortable while she watched my child."
Rachel O.
4.8
(23)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Part Time Caregiver (Babysit, Nanny) I graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in Biochemistry and Business. I am now a first year medical student at Kansas City University. Looking for night time jobs after class or especially on weekends.
Kylie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"My kids always have a hard time when we leave, but they only cried a short time before Kylie made them feel comfortable. They enjoyed their time with Kylie and we would hire her again."
Tiffany F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had numerous experiences with children throughout my youth, college, and young adult life. I think children are sweet and unique-they need a special kind of love and care. I've worked with children through life guarding jobs, day camp, mission trips, various babysitting jobs and most recently have been with a family for...
Tami can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Tami is reliable and my baby girl, 3+ months old is comfortable with her. Tami keeps her entertained. We love working with her!"
Sara B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior in nursing school at Rockhurst Uni and I am looking for childcare jobs that I can take on weekends or for special occasions such as date nights! I have babysat and nannied for kids since middle school and in the summer I am a nanny for an amazing family in maine. Next summer will be my fourth year with them so I am...
5.0
"Olivia was great with our kid and our pets. She arrived early, asked good questions, and our son had a great time!"
Sierra W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kansas City, MO
Allison N.
5.0
Ali took care of our 1 & 7 yr old boys this weekend! After a wonderful experience chatting/making plans with her, she exceeded our expectations! She was on time, friendly, excited, and dependable! We will definitely call her again! My son LOVED playing a game they invented together! She. Is....
- Amy W.
Jazmine N.
5.0
10/10 would recommend! When she arrived my daughter completely forgot about me and that's something to be said because I don't leave her often. Kept me updated throughout the evening. My daughter is asking when the next she gets a babysitter already!!
- Juniya B.
Kaylin T.
5.0
Kaylin is magical! She developed a lasting relationship with my two young children and myself. Her knowledge and background in early childhood development played an integral part in the development of my children. She is committed, dedicated and reliable.
- Care member
Caitlin S.
5.0
She was punctual and professional throughout the interview process and has been a wonderful sitter for us. Our son loves her and she goes above and beyond with activities for him when she is with him.
- Jeff H.
Madeleine G.
5.0
Maddie is great with our 9 month old! We are so happy to know she's in great hands while we're gone. We would highly recommend her!
- Katelin S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kansas City, MO:
How can I find a Kansas City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kansas City, MO can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 758 babysitters in Kansas City, MO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Kansas City, MO?
The average rate for Kansas City, MO babysitters on Care.com is $16.53 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Kansas City, MO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kansas City, MO through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Kansas City, MO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Kansas City, MO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 280 reviews of the 758 listed babysitters.