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Find babysitters in Cleveland, OH that you’ll love
329 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
(19)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Hi ! My name is Jocelyn. I'm from Beachwood , Ohio. After 4 years living in New Orleans I have relocated back to Cleveland! I have babysat for over 50 different families between Louisiana and Ohio with the help of care. com. I am a college graduate with full time experience with infant multiples as well as working at a preschool...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn is excellent with my two children aged 6 weeks and 18 months old. She is knowledgeable and professional and anyone would be lucky to have her !"
Mable N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am an enthusiastic woman who love children. I am from Colombia and I worked as a teacher for many years there. Also I have experience as an au pair.
Sandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sandra is fantastic. She is very reliable and punctual. Excellent with the kids. They love having her around. We use Sandra as often as we are able to. 100% trust her with our kids!!!!"
Care member
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.
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, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!"
Sean H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 21 years old and a Senior at Cleveland State University! I will be graduating this upcoming May with my Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am on track for graduate school for a future career as a Speech Pathologist, but am taking some gap years to pursue full-time nannying! I have experience with...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Erin is super dependable and always came in with a great attitude!"
John J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am 27, I have my own car, I graduated high school, I was employed at Transitional living center(group home) I was there for 6 years, but wanted to expand my options. I am a loving kind person, and reliable 90% long as I have a heads up. I love dealing with kids, the elderly, or pets. I love doing indoor/outdoor activities and...
Andriana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andriana takes wonderful care of my daughter. She is very good at communicating, she has experience with newborns and babies. She keeps my busy with activities and happy. She goes over and beyond to make sure my daughter is taken care of."
Arielle F.
5.0
(1)
Hello :)
I have prior experience in babysitting of all ages, from a day-care setting, to private nannying.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! :)
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very hard worker, works well with others and independently. Will gladly give a reference for Jennifer. "
Rachel S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am 23 years old. I've been babysitting three families consistently for 7+ years, with ages varying from 2 years old to 9. I love children, and my favorite thing is to use creativity with children and expand their minds to new ideas! Additionally, I have been working as a counselor at a summer camp for...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie is amazing with kids and a very hard worker! "
Sami G.
Erica B.
Cleveland, OH
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Ms Erica. I've been teaching for over 16 years and absolutely love what I do. I am a teacher turned Professional Nanny. I have my Child Development Associates (CDA) from the Early childhood council of recognition and a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am a certified trauma informed Coach, a certified professional...
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My daughter loves Ms. Erica! Her patience and my daughter always says how nice she is. We continue to use her for our family and she is very flexible with our family schedule."
Jymese S.
Robin H.
Cleveland, OH
$18-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Full-time Warm, Loving, Paitient, And Educated Child Care Provider.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a full-time caregiver available to care for your loved ones. I'm a former Pre-K substitute teacher/disabilities aide and foster care assistance. I love kids and I can definitely find ways to bond with them. I've been working with children 10+years. I enjoy creative play, art, music, gardening and dramatic play. I take pride...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Very kind and good with babies and dependable so far."
Keyona W.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I'm a single mother and raised three grown sons. I work full time at a private K-8 school in Bath as an Exec. Assist. to the Head of School. I am CPR and First Aid certified through the school and can provide copies of the certificates. I would love to be able to babysit for a wonderful family who wants an occasional date night...
Chrystal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chrystal has been a lifesaver for us over the past year. We felt 100% ease with her and after the first time her babysitting, our older child was hooked! It was a perfect experience. Our kids love her so do we. Chrystal played with them and gave them 100% of her...
Anna Z.
Diane S.
Cleveland, OH
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 10 years old, and have continued providing childcare in various forms from that point to the present. I took Occupational Child Care classes in high school, Early Childhood Education classes in college. In addition to employment in those roles, I am a mom of 8 children, ages 13 to 35. We...
Diane can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Diane did well with my son despite him being in a mood "
Care member
Tasharra H.
Cleveland, OH
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
My experience as a child care provider is giving my
love, patience, nurturing and a lot of affection to kids of all ages. I know with my personality and skills, I can be a great inspiration to the family. I will take heed to all rules and regulations that given unto me. I'm so ready for the job assignment and I will dedicate...
Tasharra can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She always go above and beyond for me, I appreciate her. So caring and so loving so kind! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brittany and I just graduated with a Masters in Education and accepted a 9th grade English teaching position. Along with my educational background, I have been babysitting for over 8 years. I have learned a variety of skills for entertaining and watching children! My creative, and active personality has always helped...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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
"I feel like I found a unicorn! My little man absolutely loved Lydia. She was wonderful and I can't wait to have her back!"
Nicole M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a caring, friendly sitter with extensive experience and babysitting is something I love doing because it's amazing to be part of a child's community to help them learn and grow as a person. I am passionate about creative play, place-based & nature-based education, independent exploration, and am particularly passionate about...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan was wonderful! We hired her on two occasions to babysit and she was punctual and responsible, followed instructions we left for things like meals and bedtimes, and our kids really enjoyed her.
I would definitely hire Meghan again. I was very comfortable...
Stacey K.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi im abigail I have two girls of my own 1 and 6-year-old ... from I can remember I have always taken care of kids i. Use to babysit as a teen and until just recently I was taking care of a little girl on and off for about two years now im just looking to have something partime .
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Abby is the ONLY person outside my family that I trust with my daughter. She treats her as if she is part of the family. When you send your child off with someone else you could only hope that they would love and care for your little one in the way you do. It's a...
Katie G.
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
"Shontavia is reliable, she loves kids, she is very creative and very responsible."
Natasha H.
3.0
(2)
I am a recent college graduate with childcare experience looking for a nice family in need of in-your-own-home childcare. I have much experience as a babysitter. I am passionate about education so I am not the kind of sitter who plops the kids down in front of the TV all day. I come prepared with fun worksheets and/or...
Hillary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Hillary worked for our business, an alpaca farm in central Ohio, for about 6 months. During that time she was extremely reliable, actively sought feedback about improving her work, and was always willing to be flexible with schedules and take on any additional...
Mary H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cleveland, OH
Jocelyn N.
5.0
Jocelyn is excellent with my two children aged 6 weeks and 18 months old. She is knowledgeable and professional and anyone would be lucky to have her !
- Mable N.
Sandra V.
5.0
Sandra is fantastic. She is very reliable and punctual. Excellent with the kids. They love having her around. We use Sandra as often as we are able to. 100% trust her with our kids!!!!
- Care member
Tanaja M.
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.
Amanda D.
5.0
Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!
- Sean H.
Erin K.
5.0
Erin has been the best the most amazing nanny for our kids for the past 1.5 years and we consider her an extension of our family. She is creative, thoughtful, responsible, respectful, and dependable (the list of positive adjectives could go on and on). She comes up with activities and crafts to do...
- Michelle J.
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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 329 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 $17.61 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 186 reviews of the 329 listed babysitters.