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343 babysitters are listed in Cleveland, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cleveland, OH
Lydia M.
Cleveland, OH
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student and am available to babysit weekends and some evenings (daytime availability over the summer as well). I used to be a gymnastics coach for children and am very experienced with kids. I am also comfortable with pets as I have a dog of my own and grew up with cats.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lydia was so sweet & pleasant with my son! He connected with her immediately which gave me peace of mind. She has a bright personality & is very patient, highly recommend."
Roslyn F.
Glennis C.
Cleveland, OH
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Glennis and I would love to help out your family! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, six years of summer camp experience, and have worked with kids with special needs and taught swim lessons. I am also adult and pediatric first aid, CPR, AED, and lifeguard certified. I have my own car, love pets,...
Glennis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Would highly recommend Glennis! She is very dependable and great with our children!"
Jessica K.
5.0
(6)
Hello my name is Shontavia! I've been around children my WHOLE life! I've been a babysitter for many friends and family members since the age of 18! I have three children (10, 8, and 8 months) as well with unique individual personalities! So as an MOTHER; I know what is needed, wanted, and what is expected from a care taker!
Shontavia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I worked along side Shontavia as a nursing assistant for 4 years. She is kind, caring, supportive, and a great team player."
Lisa R.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sabrina has been a great nanny to our two year old son. She is kind, caring, compassionate and dependable. She has treated our son like family and would make a great nanny to another family!"
Katie F.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Am I your missing puzzle piece?
My experience in love, educational teaching, cooking, crafts, and creativity is UN-measurable. I love children and have been privately babysitting since a young age for family members and family-friends, and now have recently taken on a more professional role in the child care field. I...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla has a true love for children, that is very evident. Very humorous young lady, while still ensuring safety and well-being of those she is looking after. Immediately bonded with my kids and made me feel secure to use her services when needed."
Penelope O.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
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
"We hired Susan for a night to take care of our 2 month old twin boys for an evening when we were visiting Cleveland. Susan was punctual, very communicative, and really took the time and effort to not only do the job but play with the kids and keep them entertained....
Muraari V.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan was a delight and my children loved her. She was a great tutor and came up with the best activities for my kids. She was so patient with my youngest who has development challenges. Morgan was an integral member of our family."
Chelsea R.
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, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, 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
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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.
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 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, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We love Linda! She was our nanny for almost 3 years, and we still love to have her over to babysit. Very reliable and timely, warm and trustworthy. She took wonderful care of our son! Highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabrielle, Gabby for short. I am 23 years old and I am looking for a job to go along with my love for kids. I am Covid-19 vaccinated/ boosted. I have experience with working with children from ages newborn- middle school age. I also have experience with working with multiple children and children with special needs. I...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabrielle it is a very responsible, punctual and reliable person. She is creative with children and very patient. I totally recommend her."
Paula Z.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Lydia M.
5.0
Lydia was so sweet & pleasant with my son! He connected with her immediately which gave me peace of mind. She has a bright personality & is very patient, highly recommend.
- Roslyn F.
Glennis C.
5.0
Glennis watched our toddler and newborn one night, putting them both to bed. My 3 year old woke up in the morning telling me to "go back away so Glennis comes over." Thats a pretty glowing recommendation as she has some stranger danger. We would definitely be happy to have Glennis babysit for us...
- Kari R.
Shontavia C.
5.0
I worked along side Shontavia as a nursing assistant for 4 years. She is kind, caring, supportive, and a great team player.
- Lisa R.
Sabrina S.
5.0
Great with kids of different ages. My son and daughter can't wait to have Sabrina babysit them.
- Donna K.
Kayla T.
5.0
Kayla has a true love for children, that is very evident. Very humorous young lady, while still ensuring safety and well-being of those she is looking after. Immediately bonded with my kids and made me feel secure to use her services when needed.
- Penelope O.
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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 343 babysitters in Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland, OH?
The average rate for Cleveland, OH babysitters on Care.com is $17.40 per hour as of January 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Cleveland, OH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 157 reviews of the 343 listed babysitters.