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60 babysitters are listed in Prairie Village, KS

The average rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Prairie Village, KS

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Becca P.


Lenexa, KS

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Looking To Make Your Life Easier

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been looking after children for over 15 years now. As well I worked within a child care provider for six years. I have had several years of evening, weekend and emergency sitting as well. In the past, I have worked with children as newborns all the way through elementary school. I currently have a full time job working...
Becca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Becca did a fantastic job with my 4 boys. At breakfast the morning after she babysat they raved about how much fun they had with her. Two of my boys are preteens and were excited that not only did she go outside and play with them and their younger brothers, but...

Shayne L.

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Sophia S.


Kansas City, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Sophia

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As an older child in a large family, I began caring for children at a very young age. During high school, I began babysitting my siblings and their friends, and I have now been a professional nanny for over 10 years. I love helping children explore the world and providing them a safe and healthy learning environment. I am...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Sophia was great! She was so comfortable with babies and adapted super well. She even taught me some stuff about kids! Would definitely recommend to anyone!"

Eleanor S.

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Kira L.


Kansas City, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Reliable Caregiver/Smile Creator

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Kira, a bubbly 42-year-old who has embraced life in Kansas City for the past 4 years. As a passionate football fan-GO CHIEFS!-I take pride in my exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. My love for the outdoors is boundless, whether it's fishing or exploring new adventures. I've even landed some...
Kira can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kira (aka Birdie) came through to help us when we needed to shuttle kids to appointments. She also helped when we had sick kids who needed care while we worked. Our boys asked for her specifically, so we knew they had a great time! She was more than punctual...

Nicole W.

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Marcela Z.


Kansas City, KS

$31/hr8 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Marcela and I am currently working towards becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for children and adults on the spectrum. I currently work for the school district of North KC in their autism program. Working with kids of all ages & backgrounds really is an awesome experience to have. They always...
Marcela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Marcela was wonderful with our two kids! She was prompt, super friendly, and listened closely to our instructions. She also provided us with updates while we were gone and really made us feel like we could enjoy our time away without worrying. We can’t wait to have...

Matthew L.

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Lyndi H.


Shawnee, KS

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Fun Sitter

I have worked with kids my whole life and they have always been fascinating to me. When I was a child my mom would nanny kids in home (usually one at a time). When I became old enough I then babysat kids by myself. In my many psychology classes I have always loved learning about child development the most, which is one of the...
Lyndi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lyndi not only has a wealth of knowledge but is caring and compassionate. Her goal is to continually help others and truly makes you feel heard, and seen."

Savannah H.

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Alice R.


Kansas City, KS

$14-17/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience in babysitting, nannying, teaching in the classroom, and homeschooling. I enjoy sharing in exploring the world around me with others, especially through cooking and crafting.
Alice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Alice cared for our 11 and 8 year old for several months while they attended on-line school. She did a great job helping them with their schoolwork, especially our 8 year old. When they weren't attending school, Alice also did a great job playing games and doing...

Brian P.

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Michelle P.


Lenexa, KS

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Missy came to my aid last minute when I had another caregiver cancel on me. Missy showed up within 90 minutes and saved the day. She is absolutely wonderful, caring and loved on my two children the entire time. I felt confident in her and very much at ease. I would...

Brigid S.

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Olivia S.


Overland Park, KS

$28/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Olivia. I currently work for a daycare center as an infant caregiver. I absolutely love my job. I went to CSU-Sacramento for child development but unfortunately had to move to Kansas City for my husbands job. I plan on continuing my early childhood education from JCCC and then transfer to KU to get my...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have two kids (7mo and 7y old) and she is great with them. Handles everything that is needed to care for them while we are away. She is super fun and our oldest loves it when she comes. Highly recommend Olivia!"

Matias And Romina C.

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Kelsey W.


Overland Park, KS

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing Care! Looking For Families To Make Forever Memories With.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My passion for childcare started at the young age of 12, and it's been a significant part of my life ever since. I took my love for nannying international after graduating from college in 2015, spending an unforgettable summer as an au pair in Italy. This experience allowed me to build cherished relationships with families from...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sally S.


Leawood, KS

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am a mother of 3 wonderful children. I enjoy all ages and have experience with all ages. I have done some overnight care as well as just a few hours here and there.
5.0
"Sally is just a wonderful person all around. She is great with my dogs and I feel completely confident she will do a great job every time. My daughter always enjoys getting to spend time with her and asks when she can come over again. I've had nothing but wonderful...

Brian H.

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Tori W.


Shawnee, KS

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare, Tutoring, Senior Care, Petsitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years, through teaching school and music lessons. I love children of all ages and have thousands of hours of baby-sitting/child care experience. In addition, I have excellent references. God has blessed us with 3 daughters over the past 6 years - one biological and two adopted through...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I found Tori on Care.com and she has been watching our 4 yr old for about a year now. She is very flexible on times and dates, she is able to pick our daughter up from school and available on short notice. We trust her completely and our daughter loves going to her...

Bethany M.

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Michela L.


Kansas City, MO

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Working For You And Your Little Ones

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for taking a look at my profile. In the three years I have used this site, I have serviced dozens of families. Using this site has also helped me find my passion for caring for children of all ages! I pride myself in being reliable, positive, energetic, flexible, and a big advocate for open communication. I have...
Michela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michela babysit my 4 year old and my 18 month old. My husband and I felt comfortable leaving them in her care and my 4 year old couldn't stop talking about what a great time she had with her! 10/10 would hire her again!"

Hannah R.

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Kylie F.


Kansas City, KS

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Great Job With A Great Family

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kylie I am 27 years old and have two sons. B is 9 years old and L is 3, I am very flexible & can accommodate really any hours or days needed. Childcare is all I know my mom has done childcare in her home since I was 6 weeks old, I have been watching kids from now to the time I was around 13 years old. I got...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Extremely kind and wonderful with my kids and gives me regular updates with pictures. She is knowledgeable in utilizing a nebulizer and giving feeds through a NG tube. Overall wonderful experience."

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Jenna D.


Kansas City, MO

$28/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, me name is Jenna D. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. My grandma also ran a daycare which I helped at before and after school. I have worked with multiple kids with different age groups and disabilities. 2 summers ago I was a camp counselor working with 15 children at once so I am able to work with with...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired Jenna to watch our 2 month old for 10 hours and she's was great. Jenna was punctual, easygoing, and made us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter with her. She also watched our dog during this time. We will definitely reach out to her again when we need...

Austin B.

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Stephanie M.


Leawood, KS

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Pet, Senior Adult, Babysitter - RN And Pet Lover

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a former RN (semi-retired now) and pet lover and will care for your children and/or pets and I also provide Senior Care. I have experience as a Mother of three children and have always had pets growing up. I have my BSN in Computer Science so I also have some math/computer skills and then of course, a nursing background. I...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"she is just amazing loving person. don't hesitate to hire her. she's taking care of my three kids different ages and she is doing amazing."

Nour S.

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Ashlee J.


Kansas City, MO

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins

Hi my name is Ashlee. I am a professional career nanny who has provided stellar service to families in KC & SF for the past 20 years, primarily those with infant/toddler twins. I hold a BA in Art Education from SFSU, and have completed multiple ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses as well as Pediatric CPR certification...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, This letter is in reference for Ashlee J as she seeks employment with you. I was very excited when we hired Ashlee for her position as a nanny, as she is a very energetic, eager, and a passionate educator. Ashlee was willing to take on...

Benjamin S.

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Olivia S.


Overland Park, KS

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Early Education Professional, Bachelors In Early Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I might be exactly what you are looking for! My name is Olivia. I graduated with my bachelor's in Early Education from MWSU in 2021. I have been working with kids for the last 9 years in several different capacities, the last almost 3 years as a nanny. Before that I worked as licensed preschool teacher, and student-teacher. I...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia is great with both my 5 year old son and baby. My son said she is one of his favorite babysitters. I like how she incorporates both fun and learning into their time together. I also like how she gets him outside and moving. She figures out things that...

Lynsey D.

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Hannah E.


Kansas City, KS

$11-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hannah and I'm an experienced and caring babysitter and nanny. I'm 28 years old and have a 10-month-old. I currently work as a receptionist as a Vets office part time. I'm happy to watch kiddos for date nights or early mornings. I have worked as an assistant teacher in the infant/toddler room at a reputable PTO...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I couldn't have made it through the week without Hannah's help! I'm a single mom of a firecracker 4 yr old son, and he can't stop talking about how much fun and nice she is and wants her to come back and play. What started out as 2 consecutive days turned into 3...

Kelly M.

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Jan B.


Overland Park, KS

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have spent 3 years caring for my senior parents. I raised 5 children myself right here in South Overland Park where I currently reside. I started watching one grandson 10 years ago. That one became two became three!! They are all in school so I have some extra time. I also love to garden and do needlepoint. My true life long...
Jan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Jan personally and professionally for over 25 years and she is what I call the baby whisperer. Jan watched my youngest son from 6 months old to 11 months old and I couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is very good with keeping kids...

Julia R.

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Rebecca B.


Kansas City, MO

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there :) My name is Rebecca and I am 23 years old. I'm currently a licensed insurance agent hoping to go back to nursing school. I have one brother who is 19 and I have always loved helping people. I am pretty frequently involved with any service opportunity that has ever caught my eye. I have been babysitting the young...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rebecca has babysat my kids for years. She is great and the kids love her and look up to her."

Veronica L.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Prairie Village, KS

Becca P.

5.0

Becca did a fantastic job with my 4 boys. At breakfast the morning after she babysat they raved about how much fun they had with her. Two of my boys are preteens and were excited that not only did she go outside and play with them and their younger brothers, but after the little ones went to bed she...

- Shayne L.

Sophia S.

5.0

Sophia was great! She was so comfortable with babies and adapted super well. She even taught me some stuff about kids! Would definitely recommend to anyone!

- Eleanor S.

Kira L.

5.0

Kira (aka Birdie) came through to help us when we needed to shuttle kids to appointments. She also helped when we had sick kids who needed care while we worked. Our boys asked for her specifically, so we knew they had a great time! She was more than punctual and cared about the details, we...

- Nicole W.

Marcela Z.

5.0

Marcela was wonderful with our two kids! She was prompt, super friendly, and listened closely to our instructions. She also provided us with updates while we were gone and really made us feel like we could enjoy our time away without worrying. We can’t wait to have her watch our kids again really...

- Matthew L.

Lyndi H.

5.0

Lyndi not only has a wealth of knowledge but is caring and compassionate. Her goal is to continually help others and truly makes you feel heard, and seen.

- Savannah H.

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Babysitters in Prairie Village, KS are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.