Fun Enough for the Kids, Responsible Enough for the Parents
Hi, I’m Addy! I’m 19, and I’d describe myself as outgoing, caring, and a little goofy once I’m comfortable. I’m the type of person who will absolutely commit to the imaginary restaurant your kid just opened and place a full order 😂.
I come from a family with younger siblings, so being around kids has always felt pretty natural to me. I love getting to know their little personalities and figuring out what makes them laugh, what they’re interested in, and what helps them feel comfortable around me.
Outside of babysitting, I’m getting ready to start college in the spring, I’m a huge animal lover, and I’m usually spending time with my family or finding something new to get into. I’m looking forward to meeting some great families and hopefully becoming someone both the kids AND parents are excited to have back!
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kansas City for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
9 years experience working with children
2 months experience working with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
19 years old
Driver's license
Permanent resident
Languages I can speak: English
Hi! I’m Addy! I’ve been helping care for my little brother since he was a baby (he’s 8 now), and I also have a 2-year-old little sister, so I’ve gotten plenty of real-life experience with everything from bottles and diapers to snacks, playtime, tantrums, and the famous “but I’m not tired” argument. 😂
I’m patient, dependable, easygoing, and genuinely enjoy being around kids. I love keeping them entertained, whether that means playing games, getting creative, watching their favorite movie for the 47th time, or just matching their little personalities. My goal is to make sure your kids feel comfortable and have fun while also giving you peace of mind knowing they’re safe and cared for!
Hi! My name is Bella Simoes, and I'd love to get to know you and your kid(s)! I'm from Shawnee, Kansas, and I attended Saint James Academy in Lenexa. I've always loved getting to work with children, whether it's in a kid's zone at my gym or teaching swim lessons, I've enjoyed getting to engage whenever I can. I plan on going into Elementary Education as well, so getting these opportunities would be wonderful! I can't wait to meet you:).
Hello! My name is Sam. I am aiming to expand my experience working with younger children to better myself and my future! I would love to learn tips and tricks to get started.
Thank You!!
-Sam Simpson
Babysitter, Parent helper $7.25/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Teenagers (13+ years)
Up to 1 child at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Transporting kids
Changing diapers
Household duties I can do:
Grocery shopping
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Leawood for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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Morn
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Arvo
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Nite
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 months experience working with children
Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
I have child car seats
General credentials:
Email verified
20 years old
Police check
Driver's license
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Languages I can speak: English
I graduated from Blue Valley North High School in 2024; I took Child Development in my senior year. I enjoyed the class and did the baby caretaking project for a week. Along with this, I had zero penalties. However, now I want to build my skills in caretaking as a major in elementary education and child development at UCM. I have worked with my grandma2 months over the past years with different age groups, for a total of the same kids ages 1-9
Babysitting Pay Rates Lenexa, KS, United States (Updated 19 Oct 2026)
Lenexa babysitters are paid an average of $16.78 per hour as of October 2026, which is 0.9% higher than the Kansas average of $16.63, and 10.7% lower than the United States average of $18.78. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Lenexa.
1 Kid
2 Kids
3+ Kids
Lenexa:
$15.25
$16.78
$18.30
Kansas:
$15.12
$16.63
$18.14
United States:
$17.07
$18.78
$20.48
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