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3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Quentora, I've been cleaning homes for over 20 years. I have Residential Cleaning as well as General Cleaning Experience. I have a Dependable and Honest Staff and we will
preform Quality care for your home and give you the great service you deserve!
Quentora can also help with: Changing bed linens, window washing, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Quentora D. I'm a certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience. I find this field very rewarding! I'm proficient in Vtal signs, cooking, cleaning bathing, transporting, recreation teaching and more. I have group home, Nursing home, and In home care experience. If your looking for a professional...
Quentora can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Tory is wonderful! We love her"
Melissa C.
Makynzie A.
Springfield, IL
$12-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Makynzie and I am incredibly excited to help you and your family out with childcare and other basic needs! :) I have 6+ years of experience babysitting younger siblings & cousins as well as experience working in a daycare at my church for 5 years in college. There I took care of children from newborns to around...
Makynzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makynzie did a great job taking care of my fur babies while I was gone. She kept me updated and even scooped litter! "
Brandy F.
Tyler B.
Springfield, IL
$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 28 years old. I come from a huge family. I am the youngest of 6 children and have spent the last 12 years babysitting my 17 nieces and nephews. I am punctual and reliable. I am a very caring and patient nanny. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love being fun Aunt Tyler and would love a chance to help make your life...
Tyler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tyler was our nanny from the time my son was 12 weeks until he was 2-years-old. The only reason our work relationship ended was because she moved due to her husband's job. As a new mom at the time, I was so lucky to have Tyler! She would text me photos of my son...
Val G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am available almost all week days after 5 and almost all weekends. I have watched children of various ages for the past 12 years. I have been a nanny, a babysitter and a mother's helper. I have experience caring for multiples, as well as children with special needs. I have experience with foster children, so I am familiar with...
Carolyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carolyn is an amazing nanny for my infant daughter. She's always on time and very reliable. She also knows a lot about taking care of infants and is very patient with my fussy 4 month old. It's a shame that she has to go back to school after the summer's end as...
Romina I.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Justeina I Love Children. I worked with children 6 weeks to teenagers. I treat kids wonderful while keeping in mind that their education is first . I love to play learning games to enhance skills for school. I like to see kids happy . I can follow food guidelines given by parents . I am very knowledgeable when it comes...
Justeina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Justeina was on time, she is really sweet and communicated very well. She was available even when it was a short notice and again was on time. My kids enjoyed her and will request her again if needed. Thank you :-)"
Shermaine M.
Kaylee S.
Springfield, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver/ 10+ Years Of Experience
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kaylee I am 28 years old and the oldest of 4. I have been babysitting and taking care of children for as long as I can remember and professionally for 9 years. I am very passionate about childcare and am in school part time to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a very flexible schedule and many...
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The first thing I noticed when Kaylee interacted with our kids was her positive energy. When they have bad behavior, she redirects them in a positive way. She's very patient and has been flexible with our schedule. I appreciate the amount of effort she puts into...
Emily D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked with children ages newborn-12 years. I have cared for children in educational and church settings and I have been babysitting for over 15 years. My husband and I have two children, a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son, who accompany me on jobs.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is an AMAZING childcare provider. she has been watching our kids while my husband and I took travel nurse contracts in Springfield. My two children absolutely love her and always have fun when she is watching them. They got to go to the park and on nature...
Hollie L.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! I'm Reise and I have my associates degree and i'm working on my bachelor's currently. I used to work as a nanny for twin infants and a daycare worker! As a dedicated nanny and daycare worker, I have spent years nurturing and caring for children, fostering their growth and development in safe and loving environments. I...
Reise can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Nexci D.
Springfield, IL
$33/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Nexci and I'm an early childhood education major at SIUE. I'm very outgoing and love kids! I've always enjoyed babysitting and being around kids. I've work at different summer camps the past years and have baby sat A LOT! I would love to babysit your kiddos :)
I am a math enthusiast with 6+ years teaching middle school mathematics in Illinois schools. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. I have been working with children (teaching, tutoring, mentoring, babysitting) since I was 13! I am available for tutoring in the evenings and on...
Heather M.
Springfield, IL
$16-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Looking for weekend jobs or if you need a night out! I'm available most saturdays and sundays from 9am-11 p.m. I am a full time nanny for a family, 8 a.m. to 4pm, M-F. I've been their nanny for almost a year! I have 3 years of experience babysitting/ nannying.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Jaclyn C.
Springfield, IL
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I like working with kids because they allow you to view the world in a new, unexpectedly, exciting, and challenging ways.
I started working with kids when I was in high school as a babysitter on weeknights and weekends. I was a nanny part time throughout college and after graduation I worked full-time as an afterschool program...
Chloe G.
Springfield, IL
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a 22-year-old with tons of experience with kids of all ages, babysitting, and nannying full time. I currently work through the week full time M-F, but am interested in date night sitting during weeknights after 5. I am also available some weekends when I am not watching for a family who I do reoccurring sitting for...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Animal lover/sitter! I am a groomer! I have 2 cats and 4 dogs! I love filling my free time making new animal pals!
Avery can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
A little about me, I was a nanny for over 8 years! While nannying I did cleaning and help tidying up, as well! Now that I am a new mom, I am looking for something a little more flexible. I am looking for a house, I can clean once a week or every 2 weeks, depending on your needs! I have my own transportation and will provide my...
Alaina can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
Greetings Sometimes people need someone to help them with the day to day task Like bathroom time, eating, medicine reminders. Healthy food cooked for you . That's where someone like me comes in . Let me be the person you need . You can count on me . I've been to school I have a passion for people to be prosperous.
Justeina can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
I work by day as a social worker. Part of my position includes working with adults with disabilities. Due to state budget cuts, I am taking on some extra work. I am available weekdays after 6 and most weekends. I have been a red Cross certified babysitter for 11 years. During this time I have cared for children of all ages with...
Alaynna B.
Springfield, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello families I am 26 weeks pregnant and I'm trying to find a job with kids because personally I love kids , I babysit my 7-month-old niece on Fridays and I enjoy every minute-hour I spend with her , I've always been a mother at heart and I care for kids just like there my own.
I like working with kids because I'm about to...
I absolutely love working with kids in my free time. I was a nanny, daycare teacher, and concierge for a Memory Care Facility during my time in college so I am no stranger to taking care of kiddos and the elderly! I worked with infants, toddlers, and school age children during that time. I am flexible, hard working, caring, and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thayer, IL
Quentora D.
5.0
Tory is wonderful! We love her
- Melissa C.
Makynzie A.
5.0
Makynzie did a great job taking care of my fur babies while I was gone. She kept me updated and even scooped litter!
- Brandy F.
Tyler B.
5.0
Truly an amazing person! Tyler was a nanny for our 2 daughters for over a year. She deeply cared for them and was always engaged. We would have kept her indefinitely but she had to move because of her husband's career.
- Samuel K.
Carolyn M.
5.0
Carolyn is great with our children and very dependable. We have hired her multiple times.
- Angel W.
Justeina B.
5.0
Justeina was on time, she is really sweet and communicated very well. She was available even when it was a short notice and again was on time. My kids enjoyed her and will request her again if needed. Thank you :-)
- Shermaine M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thayer, IL:
How can I find a Thayer babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Thayer, IL?
The average rate for Thayer, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Thayer, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thayer, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.