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60 babysitters are listed in Carterville, IL
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Carterville, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Cass! I'm looking for a full/part time babysitting job! I have worked with 2 families from care. com so far and would be happy to give their contact information for references. I have 5 years of experience, but I have been around kids my whole life. I have completed a class in early childhood education, have CPR, First...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My son loved her so much and she took great care of him. She is a wonderful mother to her own daughter as well. She even offered to help with housework while there to babysit."
Aimee W.
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...
Reba can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Chelsea C.
Carterville, IL
$10-29/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've worked with all ages and love to bond with the kids. I don't mind doing light housework and helping with homework. No problem with pets.
I'd describe my personality as kind, curious , thoughtful
I like working with kids because I'm a kid at heart.
I started working with kids when I was growing up in my mom's home...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rebekah S.
Carterville, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! I have a lot of experience working with children! I graduated from SIUC with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. While earning my degree, I worked at a daycare on campus for over 2 years. I am currently finishing up my first year teaching pre-K! I babysit on the weekends as well!
Rebekah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I recently earned my degree in psychology and getting my masters in social work , and I have been caring for children for 12 years as a babysitter and worked a bright horizon and rainbows end. I have a lot of experience working with infants-school age, and I also spent three years babysitting a6-year-old girl on the...
Oyinlade can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Oyin is really good with kids, she is compassionate and trustworthy, always on time, I highly recommend her"
Vamsi C.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisa. I'm professional, dependable, caring, responsible, and fun. I have been a teacher, nanny, babysitter, caregiver+ my entire teen and adult life. I have my elementary ed degree, a degree in TESOL, and many wonderful references. I love being able to provide peace of mind and support to a deserving family. I...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"We really liked Lisa. I interviewed her but we ended up choosing someone else because we thought we had more common things with the other person, however I know Lisa would have done a great job. Her attitude was great, she seemed reliable and very hard working."
Melissa M.
Kimberly M.
Royalton, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 41-year-old mother of 5 kiddos. I am a helper at heart. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, direct care for intellectually disabled adults, and child care.
Kimberly can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
4.0
"Kim does a good job cleaning our 4 bedroom house with a bonus room and great room. She has had to reschedule several times for some family emergencies, but communicates about those times as quickly as possible and doesn’t just not show up, which I appreciate.
When...
Care member
Jordan M.
Elkville, IL
$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have 3 brothers, 2 are younger than me so that's where it first started! (I also have an 8-year-old son) I've been babysitting for family and for friends for many years as well! You children will be in the best care and will get the best care from me! I can promise and reassure...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Prompt and excellent communication! Thank you!"
Molly S.
Leann T.
Carbondale, IL
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Leann.
I am 25 and have two children of my own that I would be bringing with me. A 1-year-old and a 3-year-old.
I have previously been a nanny to 7 children (on top of my own 2) and have a lot of babysitting experience.
I am an open book, so please feel free to ask me anything!
Childcare is preferred inside...
Leann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leann is fantastic!! I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is an excellent caregiver, as well as being fair and easy to communicate with. My daughter had a great time with her and is excited to go back again. She was a good listener, sensitive to my child's...
Christina A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a sitter for young children for quite awhile. Taking care of smaller children from the age ranges 3 - 12 years. I really enjoy playing with toys, doing crafts, watching movies, and even making some meals with the children.
Katrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katrina was always on time or early. Very responsive to any messages, which made planning and arranging childcare so much easier! We enjoyed her sense of humor and honesty. And she always had a few ideas to keep our little one engaged and entertained! We'd hire...
Molly S.
Abigail M.
Carbondale, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, which means I have more than a decade of experience! I've been a date night babysitter, an after-school sitter, and a nanny for two different families. I am hard-working and love being around children. I also spent two summers as a camp counselor, counseling kids of all ages. I...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Abby has babysat our 4 children for the past 7 years. It started with the occasional night out here and there. Some of the boys were not fond of sitters but they love Abby. She has also watched our kids overnight for several nights in a row. She is trustworthy and...
Kerry S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 21 years, I was Operations Manager at National Cat Protection Society in southern California. This organization is a non-profit shelter for cats that accepts only owner-relinquished cats and kittens to adopt to loving homes. So I am very familiar with caring for cats. In addition to cats, I raised a Border Collie...
Nanci can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Nanci took our cat into her home while we had a 3 night stay in Vegas on our road trip to AZ. Her home was impeccably clean and Nanci has a heart of gold. On day 2, she sent a picture of our cat sprawled out on her bed fat and happy. Our cat even joined Nanci...
Christy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Emma, a student at Southern Illinois University, and I'm looking for a nanny position or babysitting hours.
I work well with kids of all ages and levels of ability. I am confident in the kitchen and great at working with any dietary restrictions. I'm not the type of person who will give a child an electronic and let...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was fantastic with our kids and she brought her love of music and art into our home. We can't thank her enough for her time with us!"
Kevin B.
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...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I enjoy staying active by taking my 2 dogs, Sadie & Daisy for walks around the neighborhood, hiking, or going to the dog park. They are both about 8-9 years old and get along with most other pets.
Ellice can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, grooming, daily feeding, pet walking & more
Hello! I'm looking for a job in this area for this semester and this summer (2022). I am willing to do light housekeeping and have a reliable vehicle! I love children and of course furry friends!
Mayci can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been providing house cleaning services for about 7 years now. I will bring my own cleaning supplies. I do regular cleaning as well as one time cleanings. Please reach out if you're interested!
Erin can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, window washing, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
Hello, I'm interested in helping you out with your dog! I have a boxer dog named Marley. I have had a dog my entire life and I am always walking, cleaning and feeding my dog. I am home for the summer from college and would love to help out in anyways I can.
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
I have been a babysitter since I was around the age of 13-14. I was able to work with a bigger group of kids this past summer as a day camp counselor. I spent about 7 hours a day with 2 other counselors and 15-25 children around age 7. I also briefly worked in a daycare with ages 6 mo to 4 years.
I have been CPR and first aid...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Erin E.
Herrin, IL
$15-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I am a professional, caring, and dedicated individual, with many years of experience in caring for children. I worked in child care in church for years, worked at a daycare through high school, babysat, and was a private nanny while in college. I am currently an English and Literature teacher for middle school students. I...
Erin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carterville, IL
Cassidy H.
5.0
Cassidy is a wonderful person. I hired her to help mostly with my 3 year old daughter and occasionally my other kids ages 7, 8, 10. Cass brought her daughter with her to babysit and my daughter loved them both. She was always on time or early. She was wonderful to always help clean. She is very...
- Natalie L.
Oyinlade S.
5.0
Oyin is really good with kids, she is compassionate and trustworthy, always on time, I highly recommend her
- Vamsi C.
Lisa S.
5.0
She is the best thing that happened to our family. She is everything you could ever want for childcare. She created and kept a loving environment where my child could learn and explore. As a mother, I learned a lot from her as well. I never experienced worry or anxiety leaving my child with her. I...
- Shelby P.
Kimberly M.
4.0
Kim does a good job cleaning our 4 bedroom house with a bonus room and great room. She has had to reschedule several times for some family emergencies, but communicates about those times as quickly as possible and doesn’t just not show up, which I appreciate.
When I’ve wanted to add things to the...
- Care member
Jordan M.
5.0
Prompt and excellent communication! Thank you!
- Molly S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carterville, IL:
How can I find a Carterville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Carterville, 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 4 babysitters in Carterville, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Carterville, IL?
The average rate for Carterville, IL babysitters on Care.com is $13.75 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Carterville, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Carterville, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.