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Find babysitters in Cleveland, OH that you’ll love
331 babysitters are listed in Cleveland, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cleveland, OH
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sabrina. I love taking care of kids! They always cheer me up. I enjoy going to the park on the sunny days and staying indoor doing crafts or learning shapes on the rainy days. I always put them first and treat them with love. I am an organized, caring and honest person. When I babysit children they get my full...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Great with kids of different ages. My son and daughter can't wait to have Sabrina babysit them."
Donna K.
Sarah B.
Cleveland, OH
$14-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah. I'm 29 yrs old and I absolutely love kiddos! I have worked for a semester at the preschool that was on my high school campus (3 & 4-year-olds) and I also worked in the daycare at my church for a year (with kids ages 1-8 yrs.) I have also nannied for my own cousins so I have experience caring for a 5-month-old baby...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Sarah babysat my toddler son for a couple months before she started school and was one of the most punctual, dependable caregivers we've had. She still helps us out on days that she is available months later. She enjoys taking care of my son and he loves to see...
Jelena S.
Emily H.
Cleveland, OH
$12-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Emily, a recent graduate from Youngstown State University. I have experience with having a younger sibling, niece and nephews along with other babysitting jobs ranging ages from 4 months to 10 years old. I truly love working with kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach.
I'm...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emily is very dependable and punctual. She is flexible and easy to communicate with. Our girls had a great time with her."
Amanda B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm up-to-date on all vaccinations and I expect the same from families. I moved from Brooklyn NY to Mayfield Heights in 2016 to help care for my aging mother. I have 40+ years of experience working with typically developing children and children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism-spectrum disorder from 0-12...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan is completely amazing! She helped to care for my 19 month old daughter who was home sick from day care for a few days. She is extremely talented with children and knows exactly how to interact with them. She started very slowly and allowed my very clingy...
Amy G.
Raven J.
Cleveland, OH
$20/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Raven I'm a teacher in Cleveland Metropolitan School district during the school year. In the summer I love to babysit I'm very flexible with days and hours. My schedule in summer is free mornings, evenings and nights. I live in Parma hts near any freeway very assessable to any location. I have a passion for...
Raven can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Raven was so sweet with our kids and we will definitely hire her again! She communicated well with us ahead of the job and our kids had a fun time with her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a full-time student in Yoga Teacher Training school and it would be a privilege to work with you and your family! I have worked with kids in multiple capacities. I have been a summer camp counselor, a teen group facilitator and the family babysitter. I have 5 years of professional experience in childcare about 5 more years...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan is very kind and nurturing towards all youth. She truly keeps their best interest at heart and goes out of her way to connect with them. Most kids love Morgan because sweet and playful demeanor, however Morgan is always an excellent teacher. She's taught...
Erin J.
Natalie Q.
Cleveland, OH
$10-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Natalie, and I will be receiving my bachelor's degree in speech and hearing science from The Ohio State University in May. I will be attending graduate school for speech-language pathology this fall. At OSU, I am a part of the Honors program and participate in research regarding early childhood literacy.
I am...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is great! She's punctual, dependable and confident. She jumped right in and started interacting and playing with my son. We are so thankful to have found her!"
Angela M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Mia. I am a Cleveland native. I am an alumna of Saint Joseph Academy and am a recent graduate of college.
I have been babysitting since about 16 and more recently began nannying. I love caring for children. I am a child at heart, so I love making games, mini adventures, and learning from the children I...
Timmia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"A+ communication and punctuality. She's very friendly, she made sure to come for a visit before babysitting day to make sure we all felt comfortable. My kids love her and can't wait for her to come back. I can get very anxious about leaving my kids with anyone but...
Ris A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Elektra, I'm 20 years old. When I was 8-9 I took care of a 1-year-old girl and a 4-year-old girl every day from morning until around 3 or 4 in the evening. At age 12-13 I started babysitting a 6-year-old and I was his babysitter for 3-4 years. The most recent was during my senior year, I babysat a newborn baby while still...
Elektra can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elektra was our nanny for several months for my two boys and was fantastic! We absolutely love her and still use her for babysitting. I highly recommend her."
Care member
Melissa O.
Cleveland, OH
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced caregiver of 7 years. I enjoy finding new things to do and going fun places. Currently, I am working full time nights as a nurse on a high risk OB unit. I am CPR and first aid certified. I look forward to speaking with you and meeting your beautiful family!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is friendly, outgoing, responsible and most of all dependable. She knows what she has to do, I don't have to explain things twice. She keeps me posted and even goes the extra mile: movie night! She has been very flexible with my schedule and my girls like...
Mayra P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is kameryne, I am a 22-year-old state tested nursing assistant. I have 3+ years of daycare work experience, and I am also the oldest of 6. I have worked with ages 6months-13years. I also have experience caring for children on the spectrum. I am very creative and love arts and crafts. I am open to travel and/or do...
5.0
"We hired Kameryne to watch our 2 year old twins during the day. She got them up in the morning, dressed them, combed their hair, prepared breakfast and lunch for them, played with them, and kept them happy and stimulated. Kameryne is reliable and a hard worker. In...
Matthew B.
Jodi M.
Cleveland, OH
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Dependable Individual.I Charge 20 To 21 Dollars An Hour!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jodi. I am 53 yrs old
I have taken care of children my entire life. I am flexible, loving, personable, and very dependable. Iam a part-time nanny right now. rates are between 20 - 22 dollars an hour! Currently I have Tuesdays open and available. Plenty of references to provide. (And in June I will hav Wed and...
Jodi can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"We hired Jodi as a regular babysitter when our son was between 1 and 2 years old and we're so happy we did! We trusted her completely to take over the bedtime routine and we always heard lots of giggling whenever we left the room. She has a way of breaking the ice...
Emily B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Cared for children in the family and friends kids. Worked with kids at Cleveland heights Recreational facility and middle schools. I am a preschool teacher at truly gifted kids academy and I am a Direct support professional with mrdd. Preschool teacher for 3 years and Received early child development certification.
Chauntia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had Chauntia watch our son who is 18 months old for a date night. She came on time and was patient with him while he went through some separation anxiety when we left. She sent me a few photos through the night to let me know he was having fun, and went to bed...
Ferris B.
Linda M.
Cleveland, OH
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter For Over 20 Years Looking For Part Time Work For Daughters Tuition
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Linda I am very experienced with any age of child especially infant I have worked at Hillcrest Hospital for the past 15 years as their newborn baby photographer up until a few weeks ago and have been working for a family in Lyndhurst for awhile and need a little extra work . I have a daughter myself that will be...
Linda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linda is certainly very reliable and punctual, more even more importantly she is kind, energetic, flexible and responsible. She checks with me regularly to see if I will need her. My 11 year old son gets so excited when she is coming lover. We adore Linda!"
Eleanor H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent M. Sp. Ed graduate currently working as a behavior therapist and vocational rehabilitation counselor! I have been providing child care for a multitude of families over the past 10 years :)
Looking to provide in-home private respite services.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Sierra. She is amazing with our son with disabilities. I am so impressed with her kindness and patience. She is punctual and extremely dependable."
Shanna K.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Michelle, I'm 43 years old and I live in Cleveland. I am studying English and Spanish and I have an intermediate level and both. My home country is Brazil and I am looking for children to take care of. I am a lively, creative, responsible and careful person. I love taking care of children and I can take care of...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Great, reliable and very pleasant"
Olga P.
Olivia M.
Cleveland, OH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've always been passionate about fostering children's growth and development. That's why I became a childcare provider. With five years of experience, I'm a natural at creating a safe and nurturing environment for kids.
I'm creative and imaginative, so I love coming up with new and exciting activities for the children I care...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Olivia was flexible in her hours of our last minute date night. We never know when we will be home so it was refreshing that she was OK with our indecisiveness. We requested that she came while our girls were already asleep (which was an odd request, but our girls...
Kathleen S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have about 13+ years of childcare experience, and I have experience with children of all ages as well as with twins. I specialize in newborn and infant care. I am also comfortable assisting with all pets including large dogs.
I am currently looking for a part time position starting January 1st. Must be able to bring my...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Teresa to care for our child from 3-18 months. We absolutely love her! She made a special connection to our son, facilitating play and exploration, feeding him, reading and talking to him, taking him for walks and putting him down for naps. She has always...
Danielle G.
Danielle B.
Cleveland, OH
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently seeking a full time nanny position. I have 9 nephews, as well as, other providing child care experience. I do not attend school right now, so I will be available for all of your nanny needs!
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Danielle worked for us this summer. She is very upbeat and positive. My boys really liked her. Our needs suddenly changed, so we can not use her as we thought. You should meet her and you will understand & appreciate her love for life and children."
Jennifer P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an exceptional childcare professional with over 23 years experience. I have been a nanny for over 10 years. I also worked in a group home for 17 years. I worked with 3 wonderfully sweet little girls, ages 10, 8 and 5. Also, I work for a family who have an infant and toddler. I have extensive experience working with children...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a wonderful caring person with 20 years of childcare experience. She is especially sensitive to behavioral problems and mental health issues. She's very easy going and has a calming presence with children who absolutely love her! I highly recommend Jen. "
Jennifer B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cleveland, OH
Sabrina S.
5.0
Great with kids of different ages. My son and daughter can't wait to have Sabrina babysit them.
- Donna K.
Sarah B.
4.0
Sarah babysat my toddler son for a couple months before she started school and was one of the most punctual, dependable caregivers we've had. She still helps us out on days that she is available months later. She enjoys taking care of my son and he loves to see her. She follows all instructions and...
- Jelena S.
Emily H.
5.0
Emily is very dependable and punctual. She is flexible and easy to communicate with. Our girls had a great time with her.
- Amanda B.
Susan N.
5.0
Susan is completely amazing! She helped to care for my 19 month old daughter who was home sick from day care for a few days. She is extremely talented with children and knows exactly how to interact with them. She started very slowly and allowed my very clingy daughter to warm up to her at her...
- Amy G.
Raven J.
5.0
Raven was so sweet with our kids and we will definitely hire her again! She communicated well with us ahead of the job and our kids had a fun time with her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cleveland, OH:
How can I find a Cleveland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cleveland, 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 331 babysitters in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH?
The average rate for Cleveland, OH babysitters on Care.com is $17.60 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 Cleveland, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Cleveland, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 189 reviews of the 331 listed babysitters.