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Tabitha H.

Willing To Work As Long As It Does Not Interfere With My School Schedule

Benton, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
It can be scary entrusting another person with your loved one so I am always willing to meet you and or the family members I will be caring for before I start providing care. I am an animal lover so I have no problem with them being around when I am working. I have babysat children and infants for most of my life. The ages I...
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Carterville, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I raised my own daughter, who is now 23 and has graduated from college. I have also had several children in my home while they were in transition or in a difficult home situation. I was a youth leader for 12 years including a puppet and clown team and a Team Kid Director. I love children and love being close to my parents.

Robin M. says "I haven't worked with Babe but I certainly know her work ethic and she is extremely dedicated and hard working. She is extremely kind and caring. She...

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Lori Lynn From Ina, IL

Ina, IL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
Hi! I am looking for a baby sitting job on my off days of work, Thursdays and Fridays. I'm 23 years old, married, no children, with a house and a huge backyard along with swing sets and sand boxes, everything to keep small kids happy! I absolutely love babies and kids and can't wait to baby sit for you!
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Former Teacher

Herrin, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I have a bachelor of science degree from SIU Edwardsville in early childhood education and an endorsement in English as a Second language from Greenville University. I worked as a PreK teacher at Unity Point Elementary for 7+ years. Before that I worked with infants at Little Treasures in Carterville. I have tons of experience...
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A Bit About Me!

Hurst, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been involved in childcare for about 7 or 8 years now. I am a mom of two. I offer childcare services from my home. It is a clean, smoke and pet free home and is also baby proofed. A tour is always given to my clients prior to scheduling. I would describe myself as energetic, kind, and nurturing.
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Fun Sitter

Carterville, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Full Or Part Time Caregiver

Johnston City, IL

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$5/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
This would be the first time I will actually be babysitting for a career, however, I do have four children of my own ages 7, 4, 4, and 2. Three of them are my stepchildren as I have recently remarried. I love children and am looking to help earn an income for our family, and since I am a stay at home mom, being a babysitter or...
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Carterville, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I am a college student going into English Education and I am looking for work with children of any age! I really am looking for child care experience since I am looking to work for a daycare center once I am 19! I may be young but I've always been told I have a magic touch with children and animal, and I believe this to be true....
Travel
craft assistance
As an empty-nester, mother of two grown boys, and proud grandmother to two precious girls, I bring both personal and professional experience to my work with children. I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of classroom experience, having taught students from second through eighth grade. For the past seven years, I've worked...

Care Member says "1 in a million! Hired as our nanny in Jan 2018 to care for our 14 week daughter and now over 6 years later she’s still with us and caring for our now...

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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Benton, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Benton, 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 Benton, 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 Benton, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Benton, 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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