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60 babysitters are listed in Goreville, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Goreville, IL
5.0
(1)
Loving, Caring, Experienced, Dog/House Sitter!
-Avid animal lover
-Can stay in your home during pet sitting
-Works from home so I can stay with your pet(s) for as long as needed for short or long term stays. Just need internet.
-Will love on your pets while you're gone
-Your pets are like your children so I will do my best to...
Kristy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Kristy has watched all four of our fur babies. Kristy always leaves our home cleaner than when we left. Kristy sends me texts with my puppies pictures which makes me feel better about missing them & assures me they are doing well. I am super comfortable & happy...
Jaime H.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisa. I'm professional, dependable, caring, responsible, and fun. I have been a teacher, nanny, babysitter, caregiver+ my entire teen and adult life. I have my elementary ed degree, a degree in TESOL, and many wonderful references. I love being able to provide peace of mind and support to a deserving family. I...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Recent review:
5.0
She is the best thing that happened to our family. She is everything you could ever want for childcare. She created and kept a loving environment where my child could learn and explore. As a mother, I learned a lot from her as well. I never experienced worry or...
Shelby P.
Abigail M.
Carbondale, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, which means I have more than a decade of experience! I've been a date night babysitter, an after-school sitter, and a nanny for two different families. I am hard-working and love being around children. I also spent two summers as a camp counselor, counseling kids of all ages. I...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Abby has babysat our 4 children for the past 7 years. It started with the occasional night out here and there. Some of the boys were not fond of sitters but they love Abby. She has also watched our kids overnight for several nights in a row. She is trustworthy and...
Kerry S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Emma, a student at Southern Illinois University, and I'm looking for a nanny position or babysitting hours.
I work well with kids of all ages and levels of ability. I am confident in the kitchen and great at working with any dietary restrictions. I'm not the type of person who will give a child an electronic and let...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Emma was fantastic with our kids and she brought her love of music and art into our home. We can't thank her enough for her time with us!
Kevin B.
Leann T.
Carbondale, IL
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Leann.
I am 25 and have two children of my own that I would be bringing with me. A 1-year-old and a 3-year-old.
I have previously been a nanny to 7 children (on top of my own 2) and have a lot of babysitting experience.
I am an open book, so please feel free to ask me anything!
Childcare is preferred inside...
Leann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Leann is fantastic!! I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is an excellent caregiver, as well as being fair and easy to communicate with. My daughter had a great time with her and is excited to go back again. She was a good listener, sensitive to my child's...
Christina A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a sitter for young children for quite awhile. Taking care of smaller children from the age ranges 3 - 12 years. I really enjoy playing with toys, doing crafts, watching movies, and even making some meals with the children.
Katrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Katrina was always on time or early. Very responsive to any messages, which made planning and arranging childcare so much easier! We enjoyed her sense of humor and honesty. And she always had a few ideas to keep our little one engaged and entertained! We'd hire...
Molly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 21 years, I was Operations Manager at National Cat Protection Society in southern California. This organization is a non-profit shelter for cats that accepts only owner-relinquished cats and kittens to adopt to loving homes. So I am very familiar with caring for cats. In addition to cats, I raised a Border Collie...
Nanci can also help with: Pet sitting
Recent review:
5.0
Nanci took our cat into her home while we had a 3 night stay in Vegas on our road trip to AZ. Her home was impeccably clean and Nanci has a heart of gold. On day 2, she sent a picture of our cat sprawled out on her bed fat and happy. Our cat even joined Nanci...
Christy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I recently earned my degree in psychology and getting my masters in social work , and I have been caring for children for 12 years as a babysitter and worked a bright horizon and rainbows end. I have a lot of experience working with infants-school age, and I also spent three years babysitting a6-year-old girl on the...
Oyinlade can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Oyin is really good with kids, she is compassionate and trustworthy, always on time, I highly recommend her
Vamsi C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Cass! I'm looking for a full/part time babysitting job! I have worked with 2 families from care. com so far and would be happy to give their contact information for references. I have 5 years of experience, but I have been around kids my whole life. I have completed a class in early childhood education, have CPR, First...
Cassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Cassidy is a wonderful person. I hired her to help mostly with my 3 year old daughter and occasionally my other kids ages 7, 8, 10. Cass brought her daughter with her to babysit and my daughter loved them both. She was always on time or early. She was wonderful to...
Natalie L.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, and kind
I love working with kids because being around them brings me so much joy.
I started working with kids from a pretty young age. I started babysitting when I was 13.
My skills include cooking, cleaning, and I also have my basic life support certification.
Addyson can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi, my name is Lily I'm 20 years ago. I'm very reliable, patient, and a creative person who has around 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to school age kids.
I have organization skills and I'm very capable of multitasking with ease. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe,...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am currently a retail manager. I babysit on the weekends and absolutely love children. I have experience with children of all ages. I'm very active and a fun person to be around!
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am really interested in caring for your family! I graduated from DePauw University in 2021 with a BA in Sociology. I am now in grad school working on my MA/Phd in Sociology at Southern Illinois University. My past experience includes working at a summer camp for 6 years. I helped kids with homework, ran activities for...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Gillian C.
Carbondale, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Gillian and I am currently a student at SIU! I have 6 years of experience working with kids 6 months all the way up to high school and I'm CPR/First Aid certified. Currently, I work as a dance teacher a couple nights a week for children age 3-8. I have worked as a camp counselor, dance teacher, and babysitter so I...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taryn S.
Marion, IL
$10-15/hr
I've helped watch my younger cousins for years, but I don't have a lot of experience with caring for newborns. I also have experience with multiple types of animals and house cleaning.
hi, i'm kylie!
I am a 24-year-old who recently has went through some health issues making me unable to work a conventional job
I am a stay at home mama looking for some pet sitting gigs to help bring in some income for my family
I have had cats & dogs my entire life & love every single one I meet!
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Raquel R.
Anna, IL
$13-26/hr
Hi there! My name is Raquel R. I'm 21 years old living in Carbondale, IL. I currently have Bachelors in music and I'm a semester away from getting my early educational degree to teach Elementary school. I plan after getting my teaching degree to attend Law School and become a criminal justice and music attorney. I understand...
Jenny M.
Carbondale, IL
$10-15/hr
I am a really big animal lover and have been referred to as a sort of "animal whisperer" before. I have volunteered at St. Francis Animal Shelter for over a year now. I also have two cats and one dog that I love and care for with all of my heart.
Jenny can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being the oldest of 5 children, I learned early how to care for my younger siblings including changing diapers, feeding, playing, etc. When I became a mother, it was almost like second nature to me in caring for him. I enjoyed volunteering at all of his schools from preschool through high school. Those experiences helped me...
Nanci can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katlyn F.
Carbondale, IL
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant, Personable, Responsible, Down To Earth!
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Transferring/Body Lifting along with many other aspects of care.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Goreville, IL
Kristy S.
5.0
Kristy has watched all four of our fur babies. Kristy always leaves our home cleaner than when we left. Kristy sends me texts with my puppies pictures which makes me feel better about missing them & assures me they are doing well. I am super comfortable & happy with Kristy's services.
- Jaime H.
Lisa S.
5.0
She is the best thing that happened to our family. She is everything you could ever want for childcare. She created and kept a loving environment where my child could learn and explore. As a mother, I learned a lot from her as well. I never experienced worry or anxiety leaving my child with her. I...
- Shelby P.
Abigail M.
5.0
Abby has babysat our 4 children for the past 7 years. It started with the occasional night out here and there. Some of the boys were not fond of sitters but they love Abby. She has also watched our kids overnight for several nights in a row. She is trustworthy and always cared for our kids with...
- Kerry S.
Emma S.
5.0
Emma was fantastic with our kids and she brought her love of music and art into our home. We can't thank her enough for her time with us!
- Kevin B.
Leann T.
5.0
Leann is fantastic!! I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is an excellent caregiver, as well as being fair and easy to communicate with. My daughter had a great time with her and is excited to go back again. She was a good listener, sensitive to my child's needs, and very motivated to provide...
- Christina A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Goreville, IL:
How can I find a Goreville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Goreville, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Goreville, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Goreville, IL?
The average rate for Goreville, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of April 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 Goreville, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Goreville, 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.