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409 child care providers are listed in Springfield, MO

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Springfield, MO

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Caitlin P.


Springfield, MO

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care

I have loved taking care of children since I can remember. I started babysitting for neighbors and cousins when I was about 10 years old. I babysat every weekend until I was I was 16. It was then when I got a job at a daycare. I worked at the daycare for 4 years, and continued to work within the childcare setting throughout...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caitlin and her daughter are wonderful. She is patient and kind and does so well with her hands full. My daughter had so much fun with these two, and we can’t thank you enough for your help. "

Care member

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Nancy K.


Springfield, MO

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Preceptor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have worked in childcare for over 7 years now! I previously worked with a Professional Nanny Agency and received #1 Ratings from families I've worked for! I am looking for work as a nanny/babysitter in the areas of Poplar Bluff or Fredericktown. I have my Bachelor's degree in Pre-Medicine with a minor in Psychology and...
Nancy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nancy has been my right hand during virtual learning! I am not sure I would have been able to do it without her. She is punctual, dependable and my child adores her. They go for walks, engage in creative play, play games, and she's learning to play the piano and...

Bethany B.

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Bailey C.


Springfield, MO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Home Care/ Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I would be honored to watch your kid/kids! I have worked in childcare for as long as I can remember (10 years now maybe more) and I have a niece and nephew I love to visit often. I have worked for a few daycares while I was in high school as well as college and assisted in book reading, playing, helping with naptime,...
Bailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"You couldn't go wrong in trusting this young lady with your children. She is always on time and ALWAYS trustworthy. We hired her to watch our two young daughters over the summer and for date nights for many years. Not only did she take exceptional care of our...

Jason G.

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Madison F.


Springfield, MO

$12-15/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with cooking, laundry, and other chores. I'm currently taking classes at Missouri State University for a Bachelor's Degree. I love doing crafts and playing outside. I can make sure you're kiddo is kept entertained and well taken care of!
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Madison was great, my kids had so much fun with her! She was quick to respond every time I had a question and I felt comfortable leaving my two kids (6 and 2) with her as soon as I met her. Thank you for giving us a stress free evening out!"

Rebecca L.

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Sierra P.


Springfield, MO

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Sierra and I am currently seeking a part time care giving/nanny job. I have had experience with children my entire life. I am the oldest of 7, so needless to say my parents needed extra hands. With my experience at home I have also been a nanny on and off for the past 8 years for various families. I was also a...
Sierra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We loved having Sierra take care of our daughter. She came earlier than the time we had agree on just to be sure, she was very friendly and took great care of C. and the dogs. Can't wait to have her come over again! "

Cynthia G.

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Joan P.


Springfield, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Reliable

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ Years of Childcare Experience. I have been sitting on and off since I was a teenager. I have babysat through Care. com in Atlanta, Ridgefield CT and now in Springfield MO. I love kids and have strong maternal instincts. I have good common sense, am a good listener and strive to follow your guidelines and family...
Joan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ms. Joan is great and has done really well with our twins I would definitely recommend her. She's shown herself to be extremely dependable and nurturing. Her first day with the twins they were sick and she handled it like a champ."

Tony S.

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Megan T.


Springfield, MO

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Your Friendly, Optimistic, Engaging Sitter

Hi all! I am currently in the Doctor of Audiology program in Springfield. My goal is provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for your littles. I have been a nanny, a casual sitter, and a "on special occasion" sitter. With my experience, I have watched a wide variety of children (based on age & needs). Looking forward...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Megan is an amazing ray of sunshine who will love and take care of your kiddos just like you would! We have known her for years and she has helped us with our children some of them from birth. She's bubbly, fun, dependable and responsible. Can't say enough...

Heather D.

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Carole Q.


Springfield, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Family That Needs An Extra Hand.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Toni, thanks for looking at me. I am 52, I've been a housewife since 2010. I love taking care of kids. I have many years of experience, both with my own family, extended and close, and with others. I have 3 grown children who do not seem interested in making me a grandmother as of yet, so I am living vicariously through...
Carole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I contacted Carole (Toni) about 9 a.m. this morning to see if she could watch my daughter this evening starting at 4 p.m. She returned my message right away and was there promptly at 4. She did a very good job with my daughter, made sure she did her chores,...

Stacy B.

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Shayla J.


Springfield, MO

$18-33/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a genuine love for children. I believe my skills and experience compliment my natural talents. I enjoy caring for children because I can offer support to the family while providing a caring and encouraging atmosphere for the little ones. My mission is to serve as a reliable support to the family and develop a...
Shayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shayla is amazing! She has a huge heart and we love your kiddos like they were her own!"

Jennifer V.

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Symone C.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Teacher Of 2 Years Looking For Job In Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have worked as a caregiver at Children's Academy, as well as having babysitting experience with 3 families. I have worked with children ages 0-6. I have 6+ years of experience taking care of kids, and I would love to meet with you if you have any questions. :)
Symone can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Katie S.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Katie and I am a 22-year-old nursing student. I have over a year of full time nannying experience as well as 6+ years of babysitting experience for many different families. I have experience from newborns-12 years old, though have cared for all ages of people throughout my nursing education. I would be happy to...
Katie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie stayed with our 4 week old baby for several hours and did a great job! She showed up on time and was very responsive, sending pictures and updates while we were gone. We felt very comfortable knowing he was in good hands while we were out and would definitely...

Amanda J.

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Keeley H.


Springfield, MO

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Educated Nanny Available

I am a 27-year-old with a decades worth of nannying experience, and the majority of the years spent with one family. I have traveled with past employers, house sat, and cared for children while parents were out of the country. Animal lover to my core, and I have vast experience taking care of many different types beyond our...
Keeley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Keeley is a very upbeat girl and very likable for children. She is not afraid to jump in and assist. She is laid back and can easily adapt to a dynamic house hold. "

Brandi O.

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Jazmin M.


Springfield, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Jazmin M. I am 21 years old senior at Missouri State University working towards my degree in Audiology. I have been babysitting as long as I remember. I have four little brothers so I've been taking care of them as they have grown up. I have babysat other families since I was in junior high and I can give references. I...
Jazmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jazmin was amazing with our two year old son! she played with him during our older sons Birthday party. She kept him entertained and happy the entire time! He loved her, and had so much fun hanging out with her!! I would recommend Jazmin to anyone looking for a...

Jenny J.

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Brylea M.


Springfield, MO

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Brylea! I have been babysitting for 4 years, and a professional nanny for 2 years. I have experience with ages newborn-12 years of age. I have loved every minute of my job, and love my nanny kids as if they are my own. I do perfer being the primary nanny/babysitter as it makes it easier to bond being around the...
Brylea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brylea was amazing! She did a wonderful job taking care of my kids. She was active with my kids and they enjoyed their time while at Brylea's. Highly recommend."

Wade K.

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Katrice W.


Springfield, MO

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Katrice. For the past 15 years I have had experience working as a preschool teacher; as well as working as a nanny and babysitting for several families. I love coming up with fun educational activities and crafts to do with the kiddos I am caring for.
Katrice can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katrice is a great asset to our family! She is perfect for our daughter Natalie & for our dogs. We appreciate her taking care of our one year old and two fur babies."

Christina S.

Child care centers in Springfield, MO

Tigers Learning Center, LLC

Tigers Learning Center, LLC

718 South Scenic, Springfield, MO

Starting at $120/wk

2.3

(3)

Our Services: We offer premium child care services for an affordable rate. Our center is structured like a classroom to prepare your child for kindergarten. We have an instant background checking system in the lobby for all of our visitors, a digital key code magnetic locking door, security...
5.0
"Love this place!!! Hinestly think Kristina is the nicest childcare owner I have ever came in contact with. Location is great and teachers ha e been very good to my children. I have never felt so comfortable leaving my children in others hands!!"

Nicole T


Parents Cooperative Preschool

Parents Cooperative Preschool

2434 E Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO

Costimate: $132/wk

4.5

(13)

Founded in 1977 by a small group of mothers, Parents Cooperative Preschool emerged as their vision of a parent involved educational opportunity. This vision has grown over the years into a unique program for children. The basis of this vision was parental involvement. This allows the parents a...
5.0
"I am so happy I found Parents cooperative preschool. I was super nervous about my daughter starting school, but the teachers and parents of PCPS are amazing and really helped make this transition easy. In the few months we have been there we have all become like a...

Amy


Melody Jones Home Daycare

Melody Jones Home Daycare

429 W Bell St, Springfield, MO

Starting at $185/wk

Safe and clean home daycare in North Springfield, MO. I am a certified elementary educator and tutor. I have a learning rich environment and studied child psychology and development along with my elementary education degree. I raised and homeschooled three children who went on to college and...

Life360 Preschool at the Fairbanks

1126 N Broadway Avenue, Springfield, MO

Starting at $145/wk

We offer care for children ages 6 weeks-5 years in North Springfield. We are family centered and have different events throughout the year to help families connect with their children and grow together. We also have a family support coordinator to further assist our families.

Pamela's Playhouse and Learning Center

3093 S. Suburban Ave, Springfield, MO

Starting at $125/wk

4.0

(4)

We provide quality child care for children ages newborn-6 years of age. Meals and snacks provided. Baby cereal provided. Parents of infants need to provide formula and baby food. Daily crafts and learning activities. Daily computer learning activities, and story time. The children get lots...
5.0
"Pam babysat my son and daughter from the ages of 18 months and 4 weeks until they started kindergarten. She is absolutely wonderful, I trusted her completely with my kids. My kids loved going to her house everyday."

Melanie L


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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Springfield, MO

Caitlin P.

5.0

Caitlin and her daughter are wonderful. She is patient and kind and does so well with her hands full. My daughter had so much fun with these two, and we can’t thank you enough for your help.

- Care member

Nancy K.

5.0

Nancy has been my right hand during virtual learning! I am not sure I would have been able to do it without her. She is punctual, dependable and my child adores her. They go for walks, engage in creative play, play games, and she's learning to play the piano and violin. When I have to leave the...

- Bethany B.

Bailey C.

5.0

We've hired Bailey to watch our 1-year-old and 3-year-old and have been very pleased. She's always on time and communicates well regarding her availability. Our kids are happy with her and we love having her come over!

- Jennifer B.

Madison F.

5.0

Madison was great, my kids had so much fun with her! She was quick to respond every time I had a question and I felt comfortable leaving my two kids (6 and 2) with her as soon as I met her. Thank you for giving us a stress free evening out!

- Rebecca L.

Sierra P.

5.0

We loved having Sierra take care of our daughter. She came earlier than the time we had agree on just to be sure, she was very friendly and took great care of C. and the dogs. Can't wait to have her come over again!

- Cynthia G.

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Ratings for Springfield, MO child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Springfield, MO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 143 reviews of the 409 listed child care providers.