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Find babysitters in Cincinnati, OH that you’ll love
463 babysitters are listed in Cincinnati, OH
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cincinnati, OH
Hannah W.
Cincinnati, OH
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I just recently graduated Xavier University am now am in Physical Therapy school. I have been babysitting for about 3 years. I am CPR/ First Aid certified, a non-smoker, and have a clean driving record.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have been a special needs preschool teacher for 15 years, a swim coach for years in Mason and recently left a family I was a nanny for a family in Indian Hill for 9 years as well as babysitting and tutoring since I graduated high school in 2002. I love working with children of all ages, and have experience with many different...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Courtney was wonderful! We were in town for a golf outing with my husband's company. Courtney was incredibly communicative via phone and text in the weeks leading up to our visit. Courtney is flexible, as plan details changed some, but she was awesome and worked...
Courtney B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!!
My name's Carly and I'm a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and I now work at the university as a digital content specialist. Throughout high school and college I babysat for several families, some of them which I still sit for in the Cincy area. I have gotten to help care for children from 6 months...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha S.
Cincinnati, OH
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Samantha. I'm currently a pediatric nurse at Cincinnati Children's and looking to fill in some weekend time or evenings off with babysitting.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam has babysat for my 2 boys a couple of times now. She is fantastic with them and they absolutely adore her! She asked a lot of questions and learned about their routine ahead of time so when it came time to babysit they were on the same schedule as if I were...
Jodi L.
Sydney B.
Cincinnati, OH
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for 14 years now and love kids. I've worked at a daycare for a year and a half with toddlers, and currently provide in-home ABA therapy to child with Autism.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids absolutely loved hanging out with Sydney and we were very comfortable with her skills in caring for them. I highly recommend her and would call her again in the future."
Katheryn H.
Claire C.
Cincinnati, OH
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Freshman At Earlham College In Richmond, Indiana. Looking For Part Time Work.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Claire. I have been babysitting children from 2mo to 15 years old for 6+ and am happy to provide references from some of the families I've cared for. I started working in childcare as a volunteer in my church's nursery when I was 12. Since then have had many babysitting jobs, with up to 4 kids at a time for my in-home...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Claire did a great job watching my sons during summer 2018. I gave her some general parameters and let her take care of the details. They got out a lot during the day and she took them on a number of outings. She also kept on top of them to do some homework I...
Michael M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
7 years of experience in date night babysitting, full time nanny-ing, being a reoccurring sitter, (experience with 6-month-olds-10-year-olds), I love making up new games with kids, encouraging them to be creative and of course making them smile.
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Cassie to babysit our 5 month old son for us. She was on time, attentive, friendly, and flexible. She did a great job and we will be using her on a regular basis. Highly recommended."
Hannah L.
Jordan B.
Cincinnati, OH
$18-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there I'm Jordan!
I am a 26-year-old experienced babysitter of over 10 years and have also been a full-time nanny for 2 years. I am fully CPR certified as well as a strong swimmer and have a knowledge of basic first aid, I have worked as a lifeguard for over 5 years. With the summer coming up I'd be happy to help with any...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jordan was great! She showed up early, was awesome with our child, and was very easy to work with!"
Care member
Eleanor W.
Cincinnati, OH
$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm looking for families to nanny for my last year of college! I recently turned 21 and have been nannying, babysitting, and caregiving since I was 15. I have roughly 6 years of experience, and I have nannied for kids from 6 months old to 13 years old.
Eleanor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Great with young kids! Has watched my kids for a few years now and highly recommend her as a babysitter!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Student at the University of Cincinnati! Looking for a part-time job and absolutely love babysitting or nannying. Experience in babysitting from High School!
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our kindergartener had a great time with Courtney. She handled bedtime without any issue and we will definitely invite her back!"
Ellen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Savannah, I have a Bachelor in Biology and I love caring for those in need. I have been babysitting professors in my college for about 3 years. I have experience in new born up to 8 years old. I have worked in a hospital on all units so I am highly trained and skilled.
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah watched our newborn from 2 months through 12 months of age. She was a wonderful nanny through these important months with our baby. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and has the magic touch at getting any baby to fall asleep. She is well educated on child...
Lauren M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a PhD student at the University of Cincinnati. I like to be a babysitter because I enjoy spending time with kids! I'd be happy to work with any age. I love animals and would be happy to socialize with and care for pets as well.
I have my own vehicle, but I'm happy to drive your car as well if you'd prefer that.
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Chelsea is very responsive to text messages and my (teen/preteen) daughters think she's sweet! She also gave us an honest outlook of her availability, which we appreciate."
Danny T.
Megan O.
Cincinnati, OH
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Qualified And Loving Childcare Provider You Can Trust!
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! A little about me: I started babysitting at the age of 11 for families in Cincinnati, OH. My Mother taught early childhood education and is by far the best teacher ever! I used to help her in her classrooms on occasion with class decorations, reading to kids, and understanding what lesson plans were as I attended the...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan is a godsend! You can tell her passion for kids from the moment she walks in the door. The care she has given our children is far better than we could have hoped to imagine utilizing a website. Megan is accommodating, nurturing and sweet with our kids. She...
Ryan M.
Kendall C.
Cincinnati, OH
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a reliable, trustworthy, fun, caring nanny/babysitter. I have my Associates in EarlyChildhood, CPR certified and I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. With an OCCRA level 5.
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"My kids are happy to see Kendall. She always arrives with a smile, and leaves with an informative report of the day's happenings. She comes from a family with close connections, which was important to us. "
Michelle H.
Allison P.
Cincinnati, OH
$18-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student at the University of Cincinnati, and I have been nannying/babysitting for families for roughly seven years. I have experience with kids aged newborn to 12 years. I love creating a safe and fun environment for kids, and I am very active and outgoing. I actively nanny for a family currently, and I am looking...
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison is amazing! She has been helping with my 2 kids (7 and 11) before/after school for 4 months now. She's been 100% reliable, very flexible, and great with the kids. I never have any doubt that she'll be on time and be fun and safe with the kids. I am so...
Kevin W.
Sara M.
Cincinnati, OH
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience babysitting children ages 2 months-9 years. I am a very reliable and caring person, and am very good with kids! I am currently a college student at the University of Cincinnati studying political science. I am willing to do additional tasks and I have a reliable car.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are very grateful for Sara's help with our baby throughout this summer while my husband and I worked full time from home. We can tell that she truly enjoys spending time and caring for our son, and is so patient with him! She diligently follows our routine and...
Trisha P.
Madeline B.
Cincinnati, OH
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a creative young spirit. I am an esthetician and have my own suite, so my schedule is pretty flexible. I have three years of experience with babies to kids. I worked and then had private nanny jobs. Doing activities and making sure we have fun is important to me! I also have a toddler so I know it's important to have a...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy went above and beyond for my girls. They really love her!"
Maureen C.
Kendra B.
Cincinnati, OH
$17-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kendra I'm 29 from PA but living in Cincinnati. Currently working for a nonprofit organization providing therapy for kids with trauma during the week. I am first aid/ CPR trained. I have experience working with all families. References are available upon request. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, listening to...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kendra spent time with our 12 month old for the weekend and was a delight to be around. She was communicative, sent pictures and followed our schedule."
Jessica R.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a very outgoing & creative caregiver, who also has 9 years of childcare experience with all ages. I have several certifications, a BA degree in psychology, and have taken CPR & first aid training.
Ive been a nanny for a family with 2 children for over a year, and previously I was a lead teacher working with children...
Brianah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bri was wonderful!! She took such good care of my daughter. I love finding someone I know I can trust with my little one! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have roughly 7 years of experience working with children. I've cared for many children with ages ranging from newborns to teens and I even have experience with Down syndrome and Autism. As a sitter, it's my job to help the children in any way I can but I also take pride in helping the parents with whatever tasks they may...
Ciara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ciara was great with our kids. She was quick to respond and easy to work with. Our kids are already asking when Ms. Ciara will be over again!"
Brian G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cincinnati, OH
Courtney M.
5.0
Courtney has watched our dogs several times including a couple of times on a last minute notice...no complaints.
- Kerry D.
Samantha S.
5.0
Excellent caregiver. My son loves her! She played board games with him and helped put him to bed and even calmed our 14 month old so we could leave for our date night.
- Devi J.
Sydney B.
5.0
My kids absolutely loved hanging out with Sydney and we were very comfortable with her skills in caring for them. I highly recommend her and would call her again in the future.
- Katheryn H.
Claire C.
5.0
Claire did a great job watching my sons during summer 2018. I gave her some general parameters and let her take care of the details. They got out a lot during the day and she took them on a number of outings. She also kept on top of them to do some homework I assigned, get exercise, and do their...
- Michael M.
Cassandra W.
5.0
We had Cassie babysit our 1 year old son and felt totally comfortable leaving him after meeting her! She was communicative, prompt and really listened to our care advice.
- Carissa D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cincinnati, OH:
How can I find a Cincinnati babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cincinnati, OH 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 463 babysitters in Cincinnati, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The average rate for Cincinnati, OH babysitters on Care.com is $16.81 per hour as of March 2025. 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 Cincinnati, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cincinnati, OH through Care.com. As of 2025, 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 Cincinnati, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Cincinnati, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 161 reviews of the 463 listed babysitters.