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Child Care Providers in Kansas City, MO that you'll love
1,019 child care providers are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average years of experience for child care providers is 6 years
Child care providers in Kansas City, MO
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alona. I'm experienced working with children and I really enjoy doing that. I worked with children from one months to 6 years old. I'm very comfortable taking care of infants. I can describe myself as responsible, reliable, caring, patient and calm person. My hobbies are cooking/baking, traveling, visiting...
Alona can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alona is a great sitter. She is calm and very patient. Our son took to her very fast and had a great time. Very happy with her and will definitely hire her services again."
Nitza J.
Payton C.
Kansas City, MO
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother to 3 children ages 11, 8, and 5. I was a stay at home mom for 8 years and returned to work as an infant and toddler teacher at a private school. Clean background, fingerprinting, and CPR/First aid certified. I have experience with special needs/autism. I also have catering experience and food handlers card so can...
5.0
"The kids had fun. Played with playdough and board games. Happy and at ease both when we left and came back. "
Melissa T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in after-school programs for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Public School Systems(teachers aide) and my Church Nursery that I have been a member of for over a decade. I also have been a nanny for approximately 5 years now (off and on). One of the ways I like to interact with children is by being outdoors. There,...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Sofia T.
Kansas City, MO
$16-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Young And Experienced Nanny / Babysitter Seeking Part-time Work
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sofia, I'm 22 yrs. old, vaccinated for Covid-19, and currently attending college for my masters in architecture. I'll be home for the summer until August 17, and I'm looking for part-time babysitting jobs. I am a dedicated student, and experienced child care provider. I've been caring for children of many ages...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofi has been our summer nanny for several years. She is absolutely incredible with children. She is patient, kind and easily relates with children of various ages. Sofi keeps my children busy for hours playing without the use of TV or screens. She is very mature,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy making life easier for people. Whether that be child care, house-sitting, cleaning, errands, etc. I have three younger sisters and one younger brother. I have had lots of experience with children from babies to preteens. I have been paid to care for children for the past 12 years. I worked in healthcare for eight years...
Summer can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Summer is great! She's dependable and really attentive to our needs. She's great with our "spirited" son... she keeps him so busy that he hardly knows we're away! She keeps him focused on many different activities...mommy's happy to return to a worn out boy. :-)"
Adam B.
Jordana H.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a fun person to be around love to have a good time and want to make kids happy! I am staring college august 11 and I am wanting a steady income and a low paced job
5.0
"We love Jordana! She’s amazing with kids. My kids felt comfortable with her right away, and my 3 yo son has major separation anxiety. She immediately knew what to do alleviate his anxiety. Jordana is from a large family, so her experience taking care of her own...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 14+ years of experience babysitting and nannying! I have taken care of children 2 weeks - 12 years in clients homes, at a daycare, churches, a gym, working through a nanny agency, and was a nanny for a family of 6 children for 5+ years!
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It is not easy helping a very large family over a holiday weekend, but Hannah was impeccable! She was great to work with and so friendly. We had a lot of people all in one house for a family reunion which means a lot of opinions and directions. She handled it all...
Allison M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked professionally with infants, toddlers and children for about nine years. As a birth and postpartum doula I work one-on-one with clients during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Postpartum work extends to newborn care, light housekeeping, meal planning and prep, breastfeeding assistance and care of older...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam is absolutely wonderful with children! She's engaging with them and just so sweet! She has babysat my 5 children and knows how to interact with each one according to their age. She's very responsible and puts my mind at ease when I leave my children with her....
Kitty C.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, mild tutoring. Willing to help wherever needed. My experience is vast though mainly focusing on preschool aged children. I have plenty experience with all age groups. Quickly after graduation. I begin working for the Kansas City Public Schools as a...
Janesse can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ms Janesse will definitely be our go to for our 3 boys from now on! Very dependable even with the change in plans I threw at her, super easy to communicate with and our boys absolutely loved her!! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I spent many years caring for my nieces over winter and summer breaks and now work as a substitute teacher for a public elementary school (Pre-K - 6th grade) and an employee early childhood center for a large regional health system. As a sitter/nanny, I care for children of all ages, including infants, for date nights,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany was on time and took great care of our infant. Would highly recommend. "
Care member
Cidalia E.
Kansas City, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
First, I love children. I came from a lovely family. I used to care for my sisters to help my mother. I also have two daughters. They are the world to me. Thank you.
Cidalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cidalia has been great to work with as well as her niece Beatriz that works with her! I am very happy with their service and will continue to use them! I trust and would definitely recommend either of them! Thank you for helping me find a great housekeeper...
Tara H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Stephanie. I'm 35 years old and our family recently relocated to the KC area for my husband to pursue his PhD. We have four children of our own (8, 6, 4, and 1). We are a homeschooling family so I am looking for a family that would be willing to bring their child(ren) to our house. Most of my work experience has been...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It was our pleasure speaking with Stephanie during our phone interview. She was very easy to talk to, and asked great questions, which made me know she was seeking to be a nanny for all the right reasons! We would have loved to have met Stephanie in person, but...
Leslie B.
Lindsay W.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable & Communicative Nanny, Relocating To KC & In Search Of A Family!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been consistently working in childcare either full-time or part-time for more than 15 years now. I am competent, safe, and clean in the kitchen and I love to prepare fun meals and snacks for children. I have experience with bedtime routines and have no problem helping with light housework while the kiddos sleep. I fill...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey is our favorite babysitter! Our kids have so much fun with her. Shes so attentive and really makes it about the kids for the time she's with them. She's been with us for 4 years now and it is so obvious she genuinely loves them. She's also great with pets!"
Emily B.
5.0
(5)
Hi, I'm Lindsey- I am currently a full time college student at Rockhurst University, and am looking for part time nanny position, or a position as a date night sitter.
I have a lot of experience working with kids (I've worked as a gymnastics coach for over 5 years!) I don't have any kids of my own yet, but would love to be a...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey is has such a loving positive personality. She is a true delight to be around."
Lauryn L.
Child care centers in Kansas City, MO
Dinosaur Den
14299 S. Darnell St., Kansas City, MO
We are an accredited Federal child care center serving the families working in downtown Kansas City. We offered a full curriculum and our teachers hold college degrees. We have been in business since 1989. We are openfrom 7 to 5:15 Monday through Friday.
Montessori Academy At Crown Center
2939 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO
Our school sits up on a hill in the Longfellow neighborhood of Midtown, Kansas City, just a short distance from Hospital Hill and Crown Center. We are dedicated to community and excellence in child care - infant to preschool with the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson and the methods of Maria Montessori...
Shiloh Learning Center
8219 Sni A Bar Road, Kansas City, MO
We are an inclusive learning center where we love and value the individuality of all children. We have a nurturing, caring, and learning environment where all children feel safe and loved. Our curriculum is faith-based and is tailored for every child individually to make sure they are learning at...
The Goddard School of Liberty is more than a warm and nurturing place. It's more than a great education for your child. It's peace of mind.
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Kansas City, MO
Alona A.
5.0
Alona is amazing. She is warm and soft spoken and my little guy absolutely adored her. I also really felt at ease with her, knowing she was more than capable. She is also very communicative and sent updates and photos while I was away.
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Payton C.
5.0
The kids had fun. Played with playdough and board games. Happy and at ease both when we left and came back.
- Melissa T.
Sofia T.
5.0
Sofi has been our summer nanny for several years. She is absolutely incredible with children. She is patient, kind and easily relates with children of various ages. Sofi keeps my children busy for hours playing without the use of TV or screens. She is very mature, is always on time and never...
- Care member
Summer W.
5.0
We used Summer as an occasional evening babysitter before Covid and she was great! We haven't been going out much since then for probably obvious reasons, but we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her or to hire again as opportunities come up.
- Marisa H.
Jordana H.
5.0
We love Jordana! She’s amazing with kids. My kids felt comfortable with her right away, and my 3 yo son has major separation anxiety. She immediately knew what to do alleviate his anxiety. Jordana is from a large family, so her experience taking care of her own siblings is very evident in how she...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Kansas City, MO
How much is child care near me in Kansas City, MO?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.70 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 Kansas City, MO?
Care.com currently has 834 child care providers near you in Kansas City, MO. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO, 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 Kansas City, MO and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Child Care Providers in Kansas City, MO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 374 reviews of the 1,019 listed child care providers.