Find babysitters in Springfield, IL that you’ll love

135 babysitters are listed in Springfield, IL

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Springfield, IL

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Carolyn M.


Springfield, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Date Night Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Carolyn is great with our children and very dependable. We have hired her multiple times. "

Angel W.

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Alaina R.


Springfield, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a reliable, patient, fun, and loving nanny, with over 8 years of experience! I absolutely love being a nanny, it's the most rewarding job I've ever had! I love being outdoors, arts and crafts, reading, and hands on learning! I am comfortable with all ages including children with disabilities. I am also comfortable with...
Alaina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alaina has been our family's saving grace. She started with us in January of 13 and has been with us ever since. We truly love her like a member of our own family. Alaina is leaving us to pursue her dream of being an esthetician, but I wanted to complete this...

Jamie W.

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic, and confident; the type of person your staff, customers, and children can rely on and feel secure with. I have a Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education. While working as a Teacher/Educator I obtained the skills and knowledge of emerging curriculum to...
Quentora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Worked well with our rambunctious 4 kids (all 5 and under)! Great babysitter!"

Daniel B.

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care Taker

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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Tory is wonderful! We love her"

Melissa C.

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Hannah G.


Springfield, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.

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Brianna J.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And/or Tutor Available For Evenings And Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brianna and I have been babysitting for approximately 20 years. I have taken child development courses and am currently certified in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. I am an ICU nurse and currently in graduate school for my MSN. I also have a bachelors in biology with a minor in Spanish and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brianna was educated, kind, punctual and honest. She texted me whenever she had a question and took care of transportation, feeding and even when it turned out my child was sick that same night! Handling everything wonderful. Will be using her often. "

Geannette W.

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Alyssa K.


Springfield, IL

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 16. I also worked in a preschool working with kids ages 2-12. I have worked with 2 amazing families from Care. Message me with any questions!
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Alyssa is an absolutely lovely, respectful, and genuinely kind person. She's been so wonderful with our 2 year old son. She's engaging, gentle, and constantly playing with him and teaching him. He adores her and so do we. She's fun to have around and brings joy...

Julie K.

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Whitney G.


Springfield, IL

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Whitney. I am 30 years old and am from a small town in the Champaign Illinois area. I have moved to the Springfield area with my husband and our two ornery cats. I have 2 years of formal nannying experience, as well as 10 years of babysitting for family members and family friends with children ranging in age...
Whitney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Soleil F.


Springfield, IL

$14-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Professionally I have been working in long term care for over 7 years. First as a Dietary Aide for a little over a year then as a Certified Nurses Assistant for 5 years. However my grandmother became disabled when I was only 4 years old so I have been helping take care of her for as long as I could understand how. The...
Soleil can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, personal care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She was very professional, friendly and seemed like she truly cared about my needs. I would definitely hire Soleil again. Thank you!"

Teresa B.

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Tyler B.


Springfield, IL

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
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.

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Justeina B.


Springfield, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Quentora, I've been working with Special need Adults and Children every since my high school years. I love and respect the field and deeply appreciate your loved ones. I was a Special Need Teacher at Springfield Urban League Head Start Program, I worked as and Instructor for Special Need Adults at Individual...
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Makynzie A.


Springfield, IL

$12-24/hr6 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kynzie was great with our little guy! She was on time and he took a liking to her right away. We highly recommend you hire her, I know we will use her in the future!"

Samantha B.

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Koia G.


Springfield, IL

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents and guardians I am the oldest of seven grand children and recently became an aunt. I have always enjoyed childcare taking care of my siblings and cousins. I also took a couple childcare classes in high school in at Lincoln land community college and I hope to continue furthering my career. I have worked at two...
Koia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"very sweet , smart , helpful, my son adores her we wouldn't have anyone else"

Kashanti W.

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Kaylee S.


Springfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver/ 10+ Years Of Experience

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Bailey C.


Springfield, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

After high school I went to The Young Americans, which is a non-profit touring performing arts company. With Young Americans I got the chance to work with kids age 4-84 in 22 countries around the world, including in schools, juvenile detention halls, prisons, special needs schools and facilities, with refugees, and taught in...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Bailey has a great personality and is very comfortable around kids. She was responsive, punctual, and honest. "

Alicia U.

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Monet Treasures Warehouse Cleaning Pro LLC

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: Bathroom cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens & more
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Emma B.


Springfield, IL

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Flexible Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a house hold as the oldest of 10, I have baby sat for my many cousins and siblings since around the age of 12. I teach private vocal lessons in the evenings on Wednesdays and Fridays, for around 3 year. I have worked at a summer camp as a counselor. I also do pet care, I have a cat as well as a dog and love animals...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Showed up on time was a great help to my 4 kids! She handled all care while we were out of town for our children ages 3-13. Kids love her!"

Pamela S.

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Madison K.


Springfield, IL

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Madison. I have 5+ years of experience working with children. I have been babysitting all ages from new born - Jr high since I was 15. I also worked as a swim teacher at The Y for a little over a year teaching mainly the baby and preschool classes. I would love to help with pick-ups or online school, along with...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Madison was our all-time favorite nanny, we were sad to see her go due to moving. My 10-month-old son was born premature and required a nasal-gastric tube (NG tube). She did not have experience prior, but picked up how to use it instantly. She is a smart, kind, and...

Melissa W.

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Kristen E.


Springfield, IL

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

I love kids. I started babysitting when I was 13. I have been babysitting off and on for my family and friends whenever they need someone to watch their children. I really enjoy interacting with kids. I currently work at an Aquactic Center as a lifeguard and Swim Lesson teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I can perform first aid. I...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Springfield, IL

Carolyn M.

5.0

Carolyn is great with our children and very dependable. We have hired her multiple times.

- Angel W.

Alaina R.

5.0

Alaina took care of our son for two years from 2017 to 2019. She was reliable, patient, caring and simply amazing. We no longer have her as a nanny because we moved and we only wish she could have moved with us! My son still says how much he misses her! Any family would be beyond lucky to have her...

- Kamilah D.

Quentora D.

5.0

Worked well with our rambunctious 4 kids (all 5 and under)! Great babysitter!

- Daniel B.

Quentora D.

5.0

Tory is wonderful! We love her

- Melissa C.

Hannah G.

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 walks walks with Hannah, which they...

- Hollie L.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Babysitters in Springfield, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 135 listed babysitters.