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60 babysitters are listed in Independence, OH
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Independence, OH
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been teaching middle school for 14 years now. Over the last few summers, I was a summer nanny for 2 different families (See reviews). For 3 years before that, I have worked for Brownstone days school's summer camp in Lakewood. I received my masters in special education. I have been babysitting since I was 11-12 years old....
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Michelle look after our toddler and 9 year old over summer. She was absolutely amazing with the kids, punctual, reliable and accommodating. She always came prepared with activities, planned for the day and kept the two kids entertained the...
Fatimah A.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"This is by far the best nanny I've had the pleasure to meet!! She is very punctual, reliable, and dependable! She is the sweetest person I know and care for my baby as if it was her own baby. My baby loves her and gets very excited to see her coming. She will be...
Kim W.
Olivia C.
Beachwood, OH
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia and I love kids! I am looking for babysitting or a possible nannying job, considering both full time and part time opportunities. A little about my background and qualifications... I was an early childhood education major at Ohio Wesleyan University ('15) and have over 18 years of childcare experience...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Olivia watched my children for several years and was one of their favorite sitters. She was creative, caring and really took the time to get to know them individually. I recommend her without hesitation!"
Kelly P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced mom of four children for 17 years (ages 10, 12, 15, and 17) and have worked with kids of all ages! I have led children's ministries at two churches which included lesson planning, volunteer staffing, and teaching for ages infant through 5th grade. My current part-time job has included planning family events...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was wonderful! My son, who usually is unhappy at first when left with new people, was very relaxed and went straight to her after just few minutes. He was happy and cheerful throughout the day while Jessica watched him. I will hire her again in the future."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Gabby - new to the Florida area, just moved here from Cleveland. I'm 27 years old and have been a babysitter/nanny for years throughout college + after. I currently work a remote, full time job in tech sales during the week, so my availability is limited to after my 9-5 and open all weekend :)
Gabby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby is wonderful, my kids love her! She keeps them busy and having fun. She has made up scavenger hunts, blanket forts, and outdoor games. "
Terri E.
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I watch children of all ages. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be...
Tanaja can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanaja is a quick learner and very polite. She is always on time and is ready to jump in and take over as I prepare to work from home. Tanaja is very good with my busy 8 month old. "
Jamila W.
Esfir K.
North Royalton, OH
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Esfir and I love children. I am the oldest out of 8 kids. I grew up babysitting my siblings, my cousins and children from my church. As I got older I continued in that and I have 5 years of experience from newborns to 14 years old. In the past year I got to live out my dreams by traveling as a missionary to a...
Esfir can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esfir was a blessing to our family. She is kind, dependable and hardworking. She did a wonderful job caring for our kids and we'd recommend her in the future! She did well with our youngest (who cried a lot the first time we left) and she was able to handle our...
Genevieve V.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am qualified, dependable, energetic, friendly & sweet. I will go above & beyond to meet the expectations you desire. I am CPR certified & I also have years of experience in childcare.
Niechelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Respectful dynamic women who is determined with any task you give her."
Tiffany S.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Kari 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
Sarah L.
Cleveland, OH
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Baby-sitter Looking For Work During The Summer
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am 24 years old. I am certified in the American Red Cross Babysitting program and have been babysitting since I was 14. I have worked with children of all ages and am looking for a part time/ as needed babysitting job. I graduated from Cincinnati in education. I now teach 3rd graders full time. I love...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have been a family friend of Sarah her whole life. She is a warm and loving young lady. Very active in her life with faith, family and sports. She would be a great role model for those in your family."
Marilue B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My 20 years of experience allow me to support families by providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for their little ones.
Patient and creative, I connect with children on their level, encouraging their imagination and curiosity. I...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We've hired Maria on more than one occasion and we would hire her again. She has incredible energy and absolutely adores cuddling and playtime. She has always been punctual. She's positive and upbeat. Would recommend her for your child's care."
Edward E.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Kera and I am looking forward to meeting your family! I am a mom of two adult children with years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am fun-loving, patient, caring, and reliable. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, doing yoga, reading, music, cooking and learning new things. I love animals and would...
Kera can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kera has been working with our family for 2 years now caring for our daughters ages 2 and 5 and helping out with cleaning and household chores. She is a kind hearted and loving caregiver who has become a part of our family. She makes an effort to help us out with...
Katy L.
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.
Theresa T.
Cleveland, OH
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My name Is Theresa. Awesome information about me. First I'm fully vaccinated. My experience comes from hands on from being a mother to 7 wonderful boys from all age ranges. I also have experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Theresa is a loving nurturing compassionate reliable hardworking will do what it takes to get the job done"
Michelle W.
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:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amanda and I recently graduated with a Doctorate in Occupational therapy. I completed research in the NICU with premature infants, working on feeding and breastfeeding! My professional experience includes, working as teaching assistant in a school for children with special needs, nannying for various...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!"
Sean H.
Colleen G.
North Royalton, OH
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a senior at BGSU and I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job near the Bowling Green area. I nannied for a family everyday, full-time for the past two summers. They have 3 children ages 5, 7, and 12. I also nannied for a family twice a week while I was in school. The children were ages 2, 3, and 5. I am...
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Colleen has been great with our kiddos! She is calming, upbeat, dependable and has a self starter attitude about her. We love having Colleen as part of our crew."
Reanne P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Orly, I'm from Cleveland, OH and recently graduated from WashU with a degree in sociology, psychology, and women, gender, and sexuality studies. I have been babysitting for almost 10 years and built great relationships with families and kids over that time. I also house and petsit for families while they are...
Orly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Orly is kind, thoughtful and creative. She has taken care of our kids and our dog and I wholeheartedly trust her with all of it!"
Leah E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Independence, OH
Michelle S.
5.0
We were so lucky to have Michelle look after our toddler and 9 year old over summer. She was absolutely amazing with the kids, punctual, reliable and accommodating. She always came prepared with activities, planned for the day and kept the two kids entertained the entire time. She was also good in...
- Fatimah A.
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
Olivia C.
5.0
Olivia watched my children for several years and was one of their favorite sitters. She was creative, caring and really took the time to get to know them individually. I recommend her without hesitation!
- Kelly P.
Jessica F.
5.0
Jessica was wonderful! My son, who usually is unhappy at first when left with new people, was very relaxed and went straight to her after just few minutes. He was happy and cheerful throughout the day while Jessica watched him. I will hire her again in the future.
- Care member
Gabby W.
5.0
Gabby is wonderful, my kids love her! She keeps them busy and having fun. She has made up scavenger hunts, blanket forts, and outdoor games.
- Terri E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Independence, OH:
How can I find a Independence babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Independence, 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 11 babysitters in Independence, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 2.5. 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 Independence, OH?
The average rate for Independence, OH babysitters on Care.com is $13.36 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 Independence, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Independence, 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.