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Hi my name is Abbie. I am a momma to a bubbly 2-year-old boy and have many years of childcare experience babysitting children of all ages prior to having my son. I am an occupational therapist that works part time and feel that this may be a potential opportunity to help out other mommas. I am looking for part time, occasional,...
Abbie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
I am a mother of 2 and a grandmother of 2 grand children of 3 years old and 9 years old. I am currently babysitting my 2 grand children while their mother works at least 3 days a week. I have babysat friends and relatives newborns and children for over 15 years.
Debra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a mom of two and I run a nonprofit in Akron. I am looking for one-off babysitting jobs to help supplement my income. I am willing to watch your kiddo(s) at your house or I am happy to do so at my home in Kent. (I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, very friendly, highly obedient.) I also have 2 kids of my own, infant and 3-year-old...
Therese can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past two years, I have worked in childcare facilities and have been in charge of 12-14+ students at a time. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I mainly only worked with toddlers, preschool/pre-K kids, and school agers, but I have worked with infants.
I also have been babysitting since 2012 and have worked with four...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I started working with kids pretty much since I was 6. I grew up with a younger brother and throughout middle school/junior high, a lot of my cousins were born. Since I am the oldest 'child' in my family, I've a been on babysitting duty for the younger kids in my family on occasion, since I could remember. I have babysat almost...
5.0
(1)
Hi, i'm nicole. i'll tell you a little about myself first. I love the outdoors and love people. Some of my hobbies are running and being outdoors.
now to talk about my experience with babysitting. i've had almost 4 years of experience with kids ages 3-12. I also do lots of house cleaning. I like to keep things tidy!
I am...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Nicole loved and cared for my children beyond my expectations. She is a delightful young lady from a very nice family. I would highly recommend her."
Heather D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience caring for children. I am the oldest of 6 kids and started watching my siblings to give my mom a break. . I have two grown children of my own and 3 grand kids.
I used to run a babysitting business out of my home with great success. I enjoy children of ages.
If you have pets that is not a...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We have trusted Cathy with our children for years. We were blessed to have her as a neighbor. She took care of our children every summer. She has been such a blessing to our family. Our kids are now teenagers and still talk about all the fun things they did with...
Katrina M.
I am a single mom to a 4-year-old little girl, I am looking to make some extra money to make ends meet. I occasionally babysit for my bestfriend who has 2 little boys, one being low fuctioning autism. I took Early Childhood Education Classes in highschool and through college.
My daughter is currently at home with me full time...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Kristen and I am currently a critical care registered nurse part time and have been a nurse for 10 years in various settings including cardiac, emergency room, and ICU. I am mommy to my 4-year-old step daughter and 1-year-old son. Since having my son a year ago, I have decided to start making my way out of...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up in a large family as the eldest sibling has encouraged me to be very comfortable in the babysitting/ nanny setting. My mother has been an in home daycare provider since I was a toddler. I've grown up around the setting of child care and have loved working with her since I turned 16. Taking care of children is just...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We wanted a last minute date night and couldn't find a babysitter. We asked Emily if she was available and she was at our house within the hour. Great with the kids and our dog . Kids really liked spending time with her.
Thank Emily for coming to our rescue and...
Tracy K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi- I'm Mallory! I'm a 31-year-old female with a big heart and a lot of patience. I grew up with two (very active!) younger brothers and have over 15 years of babysitting and nannying experience for several families in the community; ages 4 months to 13 years old. I also have experience working with children that have learning...
Mallory can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mallory was a nanny for our family this past year and she was great to work with! We have two toddlers that absolutely loved her. She was always on time, friendly and reliable. She was very attentive and engaging with our kids, which was important to us when...
Bailey K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I took the American Red Cross Basic Babysitting course. I have been an aunt since I was in first grade and have eight nieces and nephews that I always babysit. I have watched all ages from when they were born, up to teenage. I babysat for a woman who did foster care out of her home. Whatever activities the children are...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie has helped me many times with my child care needs. She is a very kindhearted person, and she genuinely likes kids and people. My child seems to be very drawn to her gentleness. She was very flexible accommodating my work schedule changes on many occasions....
Ben K.
Hello everyone! I am a current senior at Ohio University, I will be graduating in December with my focus in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I have done many nannying and babysitting jobs in the past years as well as lots of student teaching experiences. I will be home in the Streetsboro area for the summer (May through...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Tiffany, I will be graduating in Aug 2017 with my associates in graphic design. I am 23 years old and live in stow. I have been babysitting /nannying since 2007 when I watched a family of four from 3weeks old to 8 years old. Since then I have babysat for many family's and still do. I also have my license from the...
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have four younger siblings and two nephews so I have experience babysitting children from infancy through their teen years. I have also babysat for a number of families separate from my own where my duties included; dinner preparation, organizing and cleaning the home, homework help, helping children keep up with chores and...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Rachel, I am 21 years old but I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have babysat for over 50 families, and I also worked at a school for children with autism for 1 year. That was the best job ever, but I sadly had to move home from college for summer break! I love kids, and I have great...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Leah A.
Hudson, OH
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am a teacher looking for an occasional position. I graduated from Ohio State in 2020, and moved to North Carolina to teach middle school math. I just moved back to Ohio where I'm from originally, and I'll be teaching 4th grade math this upcoming school year.
I have worked with kids throughout all of my high school and...
Leah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm currently employed by the Plain Local School district and will soon have the summer off. I'm looking to care for extra children while on summer break and after school care. I prefer to look after school-aged children and from my home because I have two school aged children that will be off for the summer as well. We have a...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Alycia M.
Seville, OH
$15-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I love interacting with and caring for children. I have about 8 years of babysitting experience, along with helping my mom out with her in- home daycare. I am also a mother to a 19month old little girl. I'm really interested in childhood development, I am planning on going to cosmetology school and become a...
Alycia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alyssa B.
Medina, OH
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, energetic, and attentive.
I started working with kids when I was around 15 years old. I would babysit my neighbors two daughters 3 times a week. I also would babysit other neighbors kids other days of the week after I would get home from school.
One thing you should know about me is...
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Akron, OH
Nicole S.
5.0
Nicole loved and cared for my children beyond my expectations. She is a delightful young lady from a very nice family. I would highly recommend her.
- Heather D.
Catherine S.
5.0
We have trusted Cathy with our children for years. We were blessed to have her as a neighbor. She took care of our children every summer. She has been such a blessing to our family. Our kids are now teenagers and still talk about all the fun things they did with her.
- Katrina M.
Emily N.
5.0
Has one of the kindest hearts I've ever encountered. Can stay consistent and patient with everyone. Good at following directions given to her. Great at keeping things entertaining.
- Ryan P.
Mallory G.
5.0
Mallory was a nanny for our family this past year and she was great to work with! We have two toddlers that absolutely loved her. She was always on time, friendly and reliable. She was very attentive and engaging with our kids, which was important to us when choosing a nanny. She displayed a lot of...
- Bailey K.
Katie S.
5.0
Katie has helped me many times with my child care needs. She is a very kindhearted person, and she genuinely likes kids and people. My child seems to be very drawn to her gentleness. She was very flexible accommodating my work schedule changes on many occasions. Very trustworthy! I'll be asking...
- Ben K.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Akron, OH in November, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $11.20. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Akron, OH help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 5 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Akron, OH?
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