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357 child care providers are listed in Akron, OH
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years
Child care providers in Akron, OH
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Marie. I was a teacher for 12 years and now I run my own pet care business. I have mostly taught middle school kids with disabilities. I am looking to help care for dogs/cats/bunnies etc, run errands, help people with disabilities, and so forth.
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Marie is truly passionate about her work and takes responsibilities very seriously. She's someone you can truly count on and will provide top-notch care. A gem!"
Margaret H.
Khaliya W.
Akron, OH
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently attending the University of Akron in which I am earning my degree in Early and Special Education! I love working with kiddos and thoroughly enjoy babysitting/nannying. Pets do not bother me at all!
Khaliya can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Timely, responsive, easy to communicate with. She sent us updates and communicated out of ordinary events (internet outage due to storm) not letting them hinder our evening out. Our son had fun playing at home and our son didn't seem to notice. "
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Aurora D.
Akron, OH
$10/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Aurora. I have 14 years working in childcare. I am fluent in English and Spanish, which I introduce to the children in my care. I look forward to meeting and working with new families. I offer care in my home. I can accommodate full time, part time, alternating/changing, or overnight schedules. Smoke free, pet...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aurora is such a great help with our 4yr old and 3 month old. She gives them so much love and attention we can leave them with her with no worries or concerns. He loves all the fun educational activities she does with him. We are so happy that we found her after...
Monica R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Heather, a fun, fit, empty Nester with two grown children of my own, and one grandchild. I've spent the last 18 years working as a full time nanny, locally. Before that I spent 8 years as a preschool teacher (3-pre-K), and worked for two years at a local Daycare. I absolutely love friendly dogs, and am open to light...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is a wonderful nanny. As a new mom she helped me get back to work knowing my son was well cared for. She genuinuely cared for him and her first priority was always his safety and well-being. She always exceeded our expectation as a care giver and always...
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Denise P.
Akron, OH
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Preschool Teacher With Well Over 30+ Years Of Experience
4.4
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny and preschool teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, Sunday school teacher and more. I have my associate's degree in Child Development with well over 30+ years of experience in child care. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have always enjoyed caring and working with children of all ages in one...
Denise can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Denise has been a lifesaver!!!! My husband and I have had to do long distance and I have a grueling schedule. She has been flexible, reliable, and just overall wonderful! I can trust her to take care of my little man and keep him safe. She always has new and fun...
Jaime S.
Sadie T.
Akron, OH
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Sadie and I am 22 years old. I'm currently a lead preschool teacher! I have two years of experience working with children professionally, completely willing to travel to your home and I'm CPR & first aid certified! I'm currently only helping out on weekends due to my work schedule, but I am also looking forward...
Sadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter absolutely adores her- as well as I do! She is dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a sitter!!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed teacher in 4-9 language arts and social studies in the State of Ohio. In addition to 4. 5 years of middle school teaching, I also have experience developing and conducting academic enrichment and support as well as reading diagnostics and interventions. While not certified in math and science, I am able to...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz did a great job for us in every aspect. She was great with helping on the chores as well as getting along and watching our four kids. Would definitely rehire if given the opportunity."
Eric M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, personable, and hard-working
I like working with kids because I love being able to make a difference and I love the energy kids have
I started working with kids when I was in high school
In my spare time, I like to read, hike, and camp
One thing you should know about me is I will...
5.0
"Jordyn was reliable - loved by both my daughter and my dog. Always willing to help out and go the extra mile! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emily and I come form a close knit family of five. I recently graduated with my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cleveland State University and also have a BA in Psychology from Dominican University of California. I currently work at an alternative school providing counseling services to children aged...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily has watched our children on several occasions. She's reliable, responsible and very caring, plus she makes her time with the children a lot of fun. She always makes sure to follow any requests that we have, especially when the kids need to get their...
Lorraine F.
Bekah C.
Akron, OH
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Bekah. I am 26years old and I have experience working with children in nannying for 4 different families for the past four years. I have watched newborn, toddler, preschool, elementary and preteen ages. I have CPR and first aid training and lots of experience working with children! The mom I just worked for decided...
Bekah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bekah is an amazing help. Any family would be lucky to have her as a part of their team!"
Jennifer D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Aubrey and I absolutely love caring for and teaching children! Throughout my 8 years of professional child development experience, I have worked as a nanny, Montessori teacher, tutor and babysitter, working with ages newborn to 12 years. I believe children should have a wide variety of activities available to them...
Aubrey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aubrey was a huge help in our household! She is great with children of all ages, as ours were as young as 3 months, and as old as 5 years! She helps us with meal planning, preparing and feeding the children on occasion. She is great at scheduling and maintaining...
Haileigh G.
Tayler S.
Akron, OH
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tayler, and I have great experience in the field of childcare. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I have been working in a daycare setting for 8 years. My favorite thing about working with children Is seeing them learn and grow. Everyday is an opportunity to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor helped us on a Sunday afternoon with our little ones (10 month old and 2 year old). She was very kind, helpful and adjusted when we needed her to switch things up. She showed up on time and helped set-up lunch and dinner for our two year old. We were so...
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Isabela S.
Akron, OH
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Isabela! I absolutely love children and have had the opportunity to work with so many kids over the years as a sibling of 7, camp counselor, leader, babysitter, and more! I have had many years of experience with children, pets, housekeeping, etc. My goal is to be an example to the children in everything I do...
Isabela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Isabela is such a sweet individual. We hired her as a date night sitter for our first night away from our son and will absolutely use her again!"
Marcelina G.
Emma P.
Akron, OH
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I Love Children Of All Ages And I Am Willing To Be Flexible To Meet Your Families Needs!
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. Currently studying education at the University of Mount Union. I can help to tutor children if needed or I can just be a fun and caring sitter!
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was an amazing sitter! She looked after my two girls and made sure they had a great time. Such a lovely girl!"
Shelly J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and enjoy working with parents to give their children the best life possible. I have been a nanny for 20 years, working with children ranging in age from 2 weeks to 14 years old. I am currently looking for a new family to work with.
My list of skills includes, but is not limited to: newborn/infant care, potty...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I really appreciate Angela's flexibility and understanding with my daughter's crazy after-school activity schedule!"
Sarah B.
Child care centers in Akron, OH
Bizzy Bees Learning Center
371 Lillian St., Akron, OH
5.0
(1)
Here at Bizzy Bees, we want to teach our students life skills that will prepare them for whatever comes next in life. Our mission is to prepare our students for the future through learning and play within a safe environment. We want to send our little bees buzzing off to success!
5.0
"What an amazing place. You can drop your kids off and know that they're not just being watched and cared for, but they're also learning so much!"
Elaina
Kids At Heart Child Care Center
186 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH
Welcome to Kids At Heart Child Day Care Center, Fairlawn's premiere center for early childhood development! We are firmly committed to providing you and your child with the safe, warm and nurturing learning environment.
We believe all children need to have opportunities to learn and grow and...
Noble Preparatory Academy Early Learning Center Llc
716 Rhodes Ave, Akron, OH
Noble Preparatory Academy Early Learning Center offers in-home high quality learning designed for each child. Providing work trays tailored to the curriculum. Fun hands-on learning experiences that teach the child practical life skills and independence. Within the curriculum a S.T.E.M. workshop is...
The Nest Schools Bath
286 N Cleveland Massillon Road, AKRON, OH
Welcome to The Nest Schools of Bath, OH!
We are proud to offer Bath families childcare and early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our curriculum and program design incorporate the most current research in early development to best prepare children for their future in...
Precious Moments learning center
1490 S Arlington St, Akron, OH
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Akron, OH
Marie H.
5.0
Marie is truly passionate about her work and takes responsibilities very seriously. She's someone you can truly count on and will provide top-notch care. A gem!
- Margaret H.
Khaliya W.
5.0
Timely, responsive, easy to communicate with. She sent us updates and communicated out of ordinary events (internet outage due to storm) not letting them hinder our evening out. Our son had fun playing at home and our son didn't seem to notice.
- Care member
Aurora D.
5.0
She did an amazing job in caring for my little ones. Unfortunately, my husband and I have such a busy schedule that we became dependent on her. I loved that she offers weekends because some days, I just want to finish the laundry without stopping every five minutes to see why they are so quiet....
- Eri G.
Heather D.
5.0
Heather cared for our young son for four years. As an employee she was extremely reliable and easy to communicate with, and as a person she was an incredibly caring and supportive part of our son’s life. My husband and I were first time parents and Heather had a wealth of helpful knowledge from her...
- Sarah G.
Denise P.
5.0
Denise is organized and very knowledgeable about child developmental markers. She did all of the preschool work with our son and prepared him for Kindergarten. He's at the top of his class! Her specialty is taking ideas or topics of interest to the child and incorporating them into the lessons...
- Amber L.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Akron, OH
How much is child care near me in Akron, OH?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.21 per hour as of December 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Akron, OH?
Care.com currently has 271 child care providers near you in Akron, OH. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Akron, OH and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Akron, OH that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Akron, OH child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Akron, OH, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Akron, OH and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Akron, OH in December, 2024?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Akron, OH child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers in Akron, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews of the 357 listed child care providers.