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Ajia M.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 11 miles
Ajia M., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 10 years of paid experience

I have been working with children for almost 10+ years. I enjoy working with children. They make me laugh and they make me happy. I work with all ages, from 8 months to teenagers. I also have certifications working with children with developmental disabilities. My specific field of study is children with autism. I am currently an Individual Intensive support staff member. I have been working with children with Autism for 9 years. I am an on-call babysitter/nanny as well. I have an associate's degree in Arts. In addition, I have completed my bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in social work. I have a child development and behavioral management, certification. I am also CPR and first aid certification.

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$25–28/hr

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5.0

Brian B.

Ajia has been excellent to work with. She’s punctual, articulate in her communication, and best of all the kids really enjoy her. Highly recommend her.

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Daishunai S.

  • 7 years paid experience
  • 11 miles
Daishunai S., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 7 years of paid experience

Hi there! I'm Dai'Shunai — most families just call me Dai. I'm 25, currently pursuing my Master's degree, and have several years of hands-on experience caring for children ages 3 months to 17 years, including multiples. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, patient, dependable, and genuinely love finding creative ways to keep kids engaged — think puzzles, arts and crafts, nature walks, and educational games over screen time. I also have experience supporting children with ADHD and autism spectrum needs. I'm comfortable with the full range: homework help, meal prep, potty training, bath and bedtime routines, transportation, light cleaning, and pet care. Based in Hudson, OH, and happy to travel. I'd love to bring structure, warmth, and good energy to your family!

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$18–28/hr

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Lauren W.

  • 11 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Lauren W., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 11 years of paid experience

Hello! I have always enjoyed working with young children. I began working at a daycare when I was 18 in the infant room. I stayed for 3 years until I was offered a job at a prestigious daycare for the preschool teaching position. I later left when offered a nanny position with a family from my old daycare. I then nannied for 8 years with a few wonderful families. I am currently dispatching full time from 4pm to midnight and nannying part time. I'm looking for a loving, positive environment, and look forward to meeting your family!

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$25–30/hr

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5.0

Dani B.

We absolutely love Lauren. She has been a wonderful caregiver for our toddlers and baby. Not only is she knowledgeable about child development, but she’s also so creative with activities. Every time she watches the kids, they are doing fun, engaging things that keep them excited and happy. She also helps out around the house, tidying up after the kids and even helping with meal prep, which is such a huge help for us. Lauren is reliable, kind, and our kids adore her. We feel so lucky to have found her!

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April O.

  • 25 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
April O., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 25 years of paid experience

Working with children is my passion and I have done this my entire career. I am a certified teacher who chose to make childcare my full-time career in 2008. I have experience with ages newborn to 15 years old, including multiples. Pets and helping around the house are not a problem. I enjoy an on the go lifestyle and keeping little ones active inside and outside of the home. I am reliable, honest, clean, and organized. I have a reliable and safe car with insurance and a clean driving record. I have a clean background check and resume with references available. I take pride in nurturing children and infants as they grow and learn, socially and educationally. I have two children of my own (both in school) giving me additional experience and compassion. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

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$21–31/hr

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5.0

Flora K.

April is our Church Nursery Sitter since Nov 2005. She's extremely reliable, hard-working, & compassionate. She's always dressed appropriately & handles the chaos of church well ;) She does a great job prepping & sanitizing the nursery before her start time and communicates well with the parents about their kids at her end time. Our nursery babies & parents have grown attached to her & love her! She's a great asset to our church. Please feel free to contact me as April's reference: Flora 216-374-6131. April is a Treasure!

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Becca P.

  • 1 year paid experience
  • 11 miles
Becca  P., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 1 year of paid experience

I love working with and being around kids. I’ve had a few in house sitting jobs but primarily work with kids at my church. I volunteer every Sunday morning in the Sunday school at The Chapel In Green, working with children from 6 months to 4 years old. I am able to change dippers, give bottles, and keeps kids having fun while there parents are gone. My in-house jobs have been with children 4-8 years old. I have also been certified in first and cpr by the Red Cross babysitting training program.

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$12–18/hr

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5.0

Lauren B.

Becca was one of our favorites! She was kind and always doing fun things with the kids like taking them to the library. Very reliable.

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Martraia R.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Martraia R., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 5 years of paid experience

Hello I'm Martraia. I am a full time college student working to earn my BA in Fashion Design. I am a fun, loving, dependable and responsible 25 year old. I have 5+ years of experience working with children ages 3 months - 13 year old. I have always enjoyed watching kids and watching them grow. I am confident and determined to provide adequate care. I am able to help homework, cooking, cleaning, bath and bed time, washing clothes and any other household chores they may need. While attending school I also work as a STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) part-time for a nursing agencies. I have been an STNA for about 4.5 Years.

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$18–30/hr

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5.0

Laurel P.

Martraia was super helpful and wonderful with my babies. She was engaging with them, loved to play with them and read to them, and would hold them their entire nap just to comfort them. ❤️ I would recommend her any day.

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Zach B.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 11 miles
Zach B., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 10 years of paid experience

Hi there! I am a fun-loving guy who has been working with children since High School, which is where I discovered my love for teaching young people and helping them to discover themselves and grow into wonderful adults! I am a graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor's of science in Early Childhood Education. I am a Paramedic with 10+ years of EMS experience and a former employee of Akron Children's Hospital, which gives me significant experience working with children with special health needs and developmental disabilities. I am currently looking for work that fits around my schedule, I currently work part-time but am also helping to manage and support my mother during cancer treatment. My schedule is generally flexible. As one of few experienced male caregivers on Sittercity, I hope that if you're searching for an energetic, friendly, positive male role model to look after your kids, you'll reach out and see if I'm the right fit for you! I do have numerous families available for references, however, as I've been finding work off a different website for years, most of my reviews are over there! Thanks!

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$15–20/hr

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5.0

Tom K.

Zach is fantastic with kids young and old! Our youngest son gets anxious when mom and dad are away but he loves when Zach comes over! Our oldest asks for him by name and tells us to leave the house "so Mr. Zach can come play". Zach is knowledge of what kids like and gets right down on their level. He's a positive influence in our household when we're away, he was a big help with getting our three year old ready for preschool (we were at the end of our rope with potty training!) and has helped our almost seven year old iwith his reading! He's patient and has more unique experience than anyone else we found! We can't recommend him enough!

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Anna claire L.

  • 12 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Anna claire L., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 12 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is AnnaClaire, and I’m a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist currently in my fourth year working with preschool through 3rd-grade students at Black River Local Schools. I’m originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, but now call Medina home! I’m looking to connect with local families who need occasional childcare during the school year (after school, evenings, or weekends) or more consistent help over summer break. I’ve always loved working with kids and have been babysitting since I was in 5th grade, giving me over 15 years of childcare experience! I’ve also spent over 10 years nannying for multiple families and previously worked in childcare at barre3’s Play Lounge. Between nannying and my career as an SLP, I’ve had the opportunity to work with children of all different ages, personalities, and abilities. One of my favorite parts of babysitting and nannying has always been getting to know the families and building relationships with them over time. I’d love to find a few local families I can continue working with throughout the year! I’m happy to provide references, verify my professional credentials, or share information about the background checks I’ve completed for my school-based employment upon request. Looking forward to getting to know you and your family!

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$25–35/hr

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Kate T.

  • 2 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Kate T., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 2 years of paid experience

Empathetic, honest, hardworking. RBT (registered behavior technician) certified, working with children on the autism spectrum and other developmental disorders, CPR certified, and experienced with housekeeping tasks. Pursuing a bachelors degree in psychology, big advocate for neurodivergent research.

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$15–25/hr

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5.0

Carey C.

Very good with our 5 year old! Courteous, reliable and good with kids.

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Cynthia B.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • < 1 mile
Cynthia B., Babysitter in Akron, OH 44313 with 4 years of paid experience

My name is Cynthia. I am married and the mother of three boys, ages 6, 5, and 12 months. For the first four years of our boy's lives, I cared for our children in our home. The first three years of a child's life are invaluable and my ability to be with them during these critical years is one I will always be grateful for. Our day consisted of lots of outdoor play, trips to local parks and reserves, art and reading. Above all it was important to me to involve my children in the simplicity of the day. Everything that we did was used to feed their whole sense of self. From going to the farmer's market, library, hikes, or even gardening at home, my children thrived when they were involved in experiencing the day with me. When school age approached, myhusband and I enrolled or boys in a local private school that we felt best suited the learning style and curriculum that we had been implementing in our home. Due to the healthy rhythms and activities that were familiar to our children, the transition was seamless. I began nannying as my children started their journey at school. I was left with the desire to start this process again. My strong belief in the importance of children being at home from birth to age three overflowed into my newfound career. I have been honored to work for two incredible families in the last four years. I have watched their children grow and developed lifelong relationships with them. I am looking to begin a new journey with a family; one who shares the same love of child nurturing that I do. I prefer to nanny from your home to ensure a consistent environment for your child/children. Healthy foods, minimal screen time, and outdoor play are some of the fundamentals that will drive our daily routine. Some of my parenting techniques include: "RIE" as well as "Lifeways Childcare Providers." I am currently working on my Lifeways Child Care certification. I have a daily rate which includes gas for travel and cost of activities. I have annual memberships to Stan Hwyett Hall and Gardens, Akron Zoo, Hale Farm, The Museum of Natural History and Loyal Oak Lake. I am CPR trained and certified. I offer light cleaning, shopping, laundry, meal preparation, school/ activities transportation, and play dates. For your benefit and mine, I ask for a four week trial period. During this time we can determine if I am the best fit for your family.

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$15–20/hr

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5.0

janelle A.

Better then we could have even hoped for!

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