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26 nannies are listed in Ottawa, KS
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Ottawa, KS
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica. I am a reliable, professional and trustworthy nanny. I am positive and punctual, and have only great reviews from my clients. I have a lot of experience caring for kids of all ages, and can help your kiddo grow and learn at any level. I can cook, I like to keep things tidy, and I have my own...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is absolutely incredible with my kids. First and foremost she's an educator meaning my daughters were getting formal age appropriate lessons that will help their development and understanding. Second, she is very aware of the different nuances that come...
Segun A.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced nanny living in Lawrence, Kansas. I have worked with children of all ages, ranging from childcare jobs teaching a curriculum to one-on-one activities and play.
My goal is to encourage discovery and play, through a wide range of Montessori based activities while also enforcing a safe, caring, and structured...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Experienced, energetic, and adventurous mother (4 grown children) & nurse with 20+ years of experience.
I love nature and spend a lot of time walking/hiking/biking/traveling. I also enjoy DIY projects, creating organized & charming personal spaces, reading and cooking.
I am here to help families with as-needed/last-minute care...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have nannied one family for almost 8 years and have been a babysitter for two more years before that. I love watching movies, doing crafts, taking kids to the park, swimming, playing outside, or anything your child would want to do. I can help with cleaning around the house or make the kids meals. I am very organized and have...
Kerrie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for children has been a large part of my life for over 24 years now. I have worked as either a nanny and babysitter (or both) for close to 30 families, and have volunteered over 450 hours of my time at multiple daycare facilities. I have also previously been employed as an infant teacher at a center here in town. I...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie worked for us three times during the course of the week that our family was in Milwaukee. Our 2 1/2 year-old daughter, who is generally quite shy with new people, warmed up to her very quickly. We had no problems the entire week and will definitely call...
David H.
Lillianna S.
Edgerton, KS
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
From January 18th, 2018 to August 8th, 2018 I worked as a full time nanny for a set of 2-year-old twin girls and their 4-year-old sister. This sparked my love for this career path and I always seem to find my way back to working with children
I have since worked with multiple families while furthering my education through...
Lillianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lillianna was awesome! So friendly, and easy going. She took such great care of our baby girl, even holding her when she was too sick to sleep in her crib. Lillie texted throughout the night with updates without us asking her to do so, and gave us thorough notes...
Jessica B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***As of 2/1/25 I am not currently looking for work as I have accepted a position.
I am currently a part-time nanny for two kids in Overland Park: a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy. I have 20 years of experience as a teacher, volunteer, and nanny working with kids of all ages and abilities, including visual...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca is a well-rounded person who is very attuned to the interests of children. She is adept at connecting to just about all individuals. If your child is older and constantly has a device in his or her face, Rebecca will find a way to engage with that child and...
Misty E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile. My legal name is Nancy but I do go by Nicci as my nick name. I am a professional career nanny. When you hire me you hire someone who provides the safest care available for your family. currently looking for a great family to care for/love. I am ideally looking for a 2-5 day...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nancy is a very good nanny and a responsible girl; you won't regret hiring her as a nanny for your children."
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate childcare professional with experience as a nanny, camp counselor, and gymnastics coach. I enjoy creating fun and educational environments for children through activities like themed crafts, games, and outdoor adventures. As a nanny, I provided specialized care for a child with special needs, tailoring...
Sabrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
For most of my adult life, all jobs I've had are in child care but with recent life events, I have decided to pursue a nursing degree. I am looking for a good nanny position because I feel as if being a nanny would allow a more flexible schedule. I took a break from child care, got my certificate in medical coding, and I have...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Lucy M.
Lawrence, KS
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lucy and I have lots of experience as a nanny. I love children and have been babysitting since I was 16. I am now 23 and am graduating from the University of Kansas in the spring. have experience nannying for children of all ages. The past two summers I was a private nanny and I have also worked for a company...
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Harper S.
Lawrence, KS
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Harper. I have lots of experience babysitting children, ranging from infants to middle-school aged. I have never used a website to help me find a nannying job and am trying to figure out all the kinks, so bare with me! I am very comfortable with pets of all kinds (in fact my dogs and cat are quite literally my...
Harper can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor D.
Lawrence, KS
$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am currently a student at the University of Kansas and am studying elementary education.
While in high school, I volunteered on Sundays in the children's ministry at my church in the K-5 classroom. I was able to lead large group teachings and work with small groups.
I also nannied for two boys who were in kindergarten and...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have about 7 years of experience in child care. I have been nanny with all ages and done after school care with elementary age. I also recently worked at a Montessori school and worked closely with infants, toddlers, and twos. I am currently attending KU and love working with kids. :)
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have 7 years of babysitting experience. When I was 11 my mom was a single mother so I asked to help take care of my new born brother and since then I have been babysitting and nannying. I really enjoy working with kids and I'm planning to make it my career one day. Makes my life so much brighter
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very outgoing and responsible individual. I have 6 years of child experience from my time at Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Association in New Lenox, IL. While at this job I worked with children and teens with disabilities. I planned, organized and assisted with a variety of activities, such as field trips, crafts and...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mia S.
Lawrence, KS
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with five years of experience, I have been a Nanny for the past 2 summers. I worked hours from 7am-5 p.m. with children from 8-3 years old. I am very experienced with children as well as comfortable. I'm dedicated to nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. My...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love babies, toddlers and children. I have raised my own children, and been active in a babysitting co-op, where I practiced adapting approaches to meet the individual needs of children. I have had a full time childcare service in my own home, and have worked as a Nanny.
More recently, I worked with Babies to Boomers/ Sitter...
Rhonda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
For two summers I cared for 4-year-old twin boys and their older 8-year-old brother. For another two summers I nannied for a blended family with 6, 10, and 12-year-old girls and a 10-year-old boy. I made breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, took children to scheduled activities, and planned summer activities to get children out of...
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mckenzie L.
Lawrence, KS
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is McKenzie and I'm going into my sophomore year of college. I've worked as a nanny for these past two summers and looking for more child care opportunities. I have experience taking care of multiple kids at once ranging from ages 1 and 1/2 to 9 but would be open to any ages.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Ottawa, KS
Jessica F.
5.0
Jessica is absolutely incredible with my kids. First and foremost she's an educator meaning my daughters were getting formal age appropriate lessons that will help their development and understanding. Second, she is very aware of the different nuances that come with child care. Teething, conflict...
- Segun A.
Maggie S.
5.0
Maggie worked for us three times during the course of the week that our family was in Milwaukee. Our 2 1/2 year-old daughter, who is generally quite shy with new people, warmed up to her very quickly. We had no problems the entire week and will definitely call Maggie again the next time we are in...
- David H.
Lillianna S.
5.0
Lillie has been such a gift to our family! We have used her to watch our youngest since she was just 6 weeks old (she is now 18 months). Our daughter adores her, as does our oldest daughter (who is 13) who doesn't need a babysitter anymore but gets really excited if she's going to be home from...
- Care member
Rebecca W.
5.0
Rebecca has made returning to work as stress free as possible. She gives lots of updates throughout the day and is very receptive to feedback. She has a wonderful way with the older kids and our baby is all smiles when he sees her which makes heading out in the morning so much easier. I love...
- Emily R.
Nancy P.
5.0
Nancy is a very good nanny and a responsible girl; you won't regret hiring her as a nanny for your children.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Ottawa, KS
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Ottawa, KS?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Ottawa, KS is as of is $20.00 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Ottawa, KS?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 3 in Ottawa, KS. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Ottawa, KS?
You can find different nanny services in Ottawa through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Ottawa, KS with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.