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Hello! I graduated in December 2022 with a degree in Elementary Education. I have worked in daycares & before and after school care programs for 6 years. I have been babysitting children from different families for about 9 years now. I also have experience working with children who had various disabilities. I am looking for a...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello, my name is Rebecca L. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood. I am a very loving, caring and reliable person. I have worked in a few different childcare settings such as daycare (multiple different age groups), after school supervisor, summer camp lead counselor, babysitting and nannying. I have a passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Morgan! Im actually a social studies teacher in Soulard during the day, but would love to help out a family after school! Im new to St. Louis, but babysat through Care. com throughout high school and college near Philadelphia!
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Tiffany S.


Belleville, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Entertaining, Engaged And Experienced Belleville Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Tiffany and I am 31 years old. I have a degree in clicial mental health and shool counseling. I just recently moved back from Iowa where I am working to complete my PhD in Counselor Education. I have been a full-time summer nanny for the past few years. I was also summer camp...
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Tiffany is incredibly intelligent and articulate and yet she can get down on the kids' (5 and 8) level and show them a great time. She provides after school care, packs lunches and does their laundry. The kids bonded with her instantly and she has been reliable and...

Karie S.

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Kelsey K.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Kelsey work with our family for nearly 3 years. Over that time, she was 100% reliable and never left us in a situation where we had to scramble for back-up care. Most importantly, our children (nearly 4 and 2) love and adore...

Emily B.

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Charlotte M.


Saint Louis, MO

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/Sitter (college Student With Childcare Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for taking the time to inquire about my experience! (Available for occasional dates or once a week) I have been working with children for nearly a decade. I'm from a large family and have experience working with many children at one time - including with children with disabilities and disorders. I have...
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charlotte is absolutely amazing! I am so glad I hired her. She does fantastic with my daughter, and she works really well with us as well. She's very punctual, profession, and sweet. If you are looking for someone who you can trust and rely on, Charlotte is the...

Isaiah B.

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Shannon K.


Belleville, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

I Am Happy To Care For Your Child

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! This past year has been a great year. I have met a lot of families and wonderful kids through care. In the past year, I have worked with infants, toddlers, and school aged kids. I am flexible and will try my best to work with any situation you may need childcare coverage such as; set days, date night, before and after school...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"It was very easy to communicate with Shannon. She arrived on time and was very friendly with my child. My daughter was very excited about their time together and said she "would like a babysitter all the time" after Shannon left."

Elisabeth F.

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Ronna S.


Saint Louis, MO

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Responsible And Creative Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a "seasoned" fun-loving caregiver. I am looking for families that need care for their child/children. I have been a nanny for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and older children on and off during the past 20 years. In addition to working as a nanny, I have been the director of an after school program for children aged 5-18...
Ronna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Ronna to care for our baby starting at two months of age. Ronna has been absolutely wonderful - we have been grateful for her from day one. Starting with practical matters, she is knowledgeable and helpful in matters pertaining to schedules, napping,...

Rachel B.

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Kayla M.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kayla and I'm a Nursing student here in Saint louis. I have previous experience working with children through an after school program in Columbia, MO. I worked with children of all abilities at several different schools. I currently work as a Student Nurse Technition at bjc and will soon be a pediatric nurse at SLCH....
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla is a kindhearted and gentle person. She's also extremely patient and determined to make every experience a safe, fun, and memorable one."

Sierra T.

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Ashley G.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley. I am a senior nutrition and dietetics student on the pre-med track at Saint Louis University. I have recently been hired by a family in Clayton for after school needs in the spring, and am working part-time for several other families. I wish I could help you out, but my schedule is really starting to...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Excellent with children--attentive, energetic, and fun, Ashley was a great help with my 2-year-old! Every time she walked in the door, my little girl would light up; I loved that when I would ask her to babysit, it was never just a "yes, I'm free", but that it...

Sarah S.

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Joely F.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/After School Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

(I am currently not available!) Hello, I'm Joely! With over eight years of experience, I've seen my fair share of tantrums, laughter, and everything in between. I have over 1000 hours of volunteer experience in childhood education at the Cincinnati Zoo where I was a leader in the education department, specialized in working with...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She took very good care of my 7 month old son"

Judy D.

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Megan C.


Saint Louis, MO

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/ Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have gotten the chance to work with children of all ages. In the past I have taught swim lessons, worked for Rockwood School District in their after school program, worked at a preschool in Columbia Missouri, and worked at a Montessori preschool. I am currently in graduate...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Megan worked under my supervision in an Early Childhood Care Center. She was extremely responsible, dependable and trustworthy. Ms. Megan followed policy and kept the children in her care safe. She also provided an educational, fun and nurturing environment. She...

Regina M.

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Danielle M.


Imperial, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle. I have been married for 7 years to my wonderful husband. We have two wonderful daughters ages 5 and 2. Before becoming a mother, I have been working in childcare for 18 years in a wide range of positions. During my college years, I worked at a local school district in before and after school care. I also...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Danielle has been a part of our family for 2 years. She has been a blessing to us. With our hectic schedules, I could always count on Danielle. We have had a wonderful experience with her, my kids love her! And my prekindergarten daughter is reading. As my daughter...

William W.

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Ciara M.


Saint Louis, MO

$12/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced 24 Year Old Babysitter/nanny!

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 years old. I am now 24 with a full time career but looking to share my love for children on the evenings/weekends with families in need of after school care, someone to watch the kids on date night, etc! My schedule is pretty flexible as well.
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
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Maeve B.


Saint Louis, MO

$9-14/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

I have worked at the Magic House, Fun Crew (took care of children during a summer camp) at Westborough Country Club, and I currently work at a preschool, where I take care of around 10 kids after school until their parents can pick them up.
Maeve can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chelsea F.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available (Fully Vaccinated)

Hello! My name is Chelsea. I've been babysitting for over 10 years and throughout this time I've worked closely with 6 families. I've watched children ranging from 6 months to 15 years old. I enjoy a wide variety of activities, which include walking, hiking, playing sports, reading, listening to music, etc. I'm a kid at...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
I have over 10 years of experience. I currently work for the Special School District of MO and am looking for some summer work. I have also worked in daycare, a middle school, and in an ABA clinic. I have experience with all age groups. I am comfortable taking children on outings if wanted. I am also looking to provide after...
Meaghan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Denita. I. I've been working with kids since I was 12. I'm looking to help out a family and their children. I love spending time with children and making sure they have fun yet still are doing what need's to be done. Whether it is aiding in drop-off or spending time with them after school, I am excited to help. I enjoy...
Denita can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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Haley H.


Saint Louis, MO

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Haley! I am 24 years old, and currently in graduate school at Washington University in St. Louis. I'm originally from Boston, and am the oldest of five siblings (the youngest one being 10, who I have taken care of countless times over the years!). I went to Brandeis University outside of Boston where I studied...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Ashleyb J.


Saint Louis, MO

$13-24/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Loves To Entertain !

I have plenty of experience with children! I worked at Chuckie Cheese for five years, that is where I got my start with kids. After that I worked at a place called gym bus on wheels, where we would travel to multiple daycares and the kids would learn gymnastics and do fun activities. While I was in college I worked at The Wilson...
Ashleyb can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Columbia, IL

Tiffany S.

5.0

Tiffany is incredibly intelligent and articulate and yet she can get down on the kids' (5 and 8) level and show them a great time. She provides after school care, packs lunches and does their laundry. The kids bonded with her instantly and she has been reliable and even covers the extra time off...

- Karie S.

Kelsey K.

5.0

My son loved her so much he immediately wanted her to babysit again :)

- Maya S.

Charlotte M.

5.0

Charlotte is a fantastic babysitter and I'm so happy that we got her to babysit our son. She has such a way with kids that our son still asks her for regularly(even though we've moved away). She was very communicative and responsible, and just really safe with our kid. Highly recommended any day of...

- Matthew M.

Shannon K.

5.0

It was very easy to communicate with Shannon. She arrived on time and was very friendly with my child. My daughter was very excited about their time together and said she "would like a babysitter all the time" after Shannon left.

- Elisabeth F.

Ronna S.

5.0

Ronna has been our nanny part-time for our twin girls for the past 5 months. She started working for us when they were 9 months old and has been nothing but a complete pleasure to have in our home and nurturing our children. She is knowledgeable in development and age appropriate activities,...

- Bethany K.

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