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Martha G.

Because I Love Children, I Want Help Moms To Go Work, Happy And Secure Your Child In In Good Hands.

Murphysboro, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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I have working with children almost all my life, I am mom of 2 and grandma to 4, understand how hard is trust our loved ones in other hands, that's why I have the passion to take them, with love, patient and dedication, always on time, very responsible.
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Fun Sitter

Carterville, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I live in Carterville with my husband and our handsome husky named Tilikum. I work full-time at John A. Logan College. Although I do not have any children, I've spent many years babysitting for neighbors as well as nephews and nieces, of all ages. I am a Sunday school teacher in Carterville. I use to teach at a Montessori school...
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Babysitter/ Caregiver

Carbondale, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Cass, I been babysitting back when I was a teenager. When I babysit, I believe that it always could be fun by board games and creative crafts. I will be attending Lewis university for grad school! I am looking for a summer nanny gig in the lockport IL area! I am super new to this app so bare with me please.
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Artistic And Fun Nanny

Carbondale, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
I have about 4 years experience in child care both as a babysitter and as a preschool teacher. I love children and I enjoy taking care of them. The last family I worked with was wonderful and can give a good reference for me. I'm very artistic and love singing songs and doing crafts with kids, as well as playing make-believe...
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Teacher

Carbondale, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as positive , kind and responsible. I like working with kids because they are creative and fun. I started working with kids when I was in Japan in 2004. In my spare time, I like to spend with family and friends and to listen to music and to go shopping. One thing you should know about me is...

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  • The average post rate is $14.67/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ava, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ava, 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 3 babysitters in Ava, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Ava, IL babysitters on Care.com is $14.67 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ava, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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