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Sydney H.


Defiance, MO

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Animal Caregiver Available

I provide dog/animal sitting. I personally have 3 bigger dogs (German Shepherd, Anatolian Shepherd, and Bernese) as well as a hand full of horses. I ride on a college Equestrian team. I have been around horses for 14 years now. My horses are not just pasture pets but are treated like athletes. I understand health and nutrition.
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Sydney H.


Defiance, MO

$15-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! A little bit about me, I'm a college student-athlete back home for the summer. I am very comfortable around animals considering I have three big dogs and quite a few horses. I am a very reliable, passionate, and creative individual. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and in addition to that, I'm more than...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha G.


Wildwood, MO

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Fun And Active Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Samantha and I am a senior in high school. I love working with kids! I have previously worked as a gymnastics instructor and camp counselor. I have two younger cousins who I have babysat for during the summer and other families in the area. I am available on short notice and weekends. I am also available for part...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samantha has been great taking care of my 11-yr. old daughter and dog during the day during the summer while I'm at work. She's very communicative and my daughter loves her - would recommend without reservation."

Stephanie C.

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Mckaela B.


Wildwood, MO

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Family members and families I babysat for have paid me to do very basic cleaning and organizing for them. I also have my own family now who I clean up after so I'd say I am pretty capable of getting the job done.
Mckaela can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
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Kayla D.


O Fallon, MO

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla, I am currently in Physician Assistant School through UPMC. I grew up with three younger sisters and have spent the majority of my life surrounded by kiddos. I worked at a preschool throughout high school, working with 3-4s during the school year and with school-aged kids over the summer. Throughout...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla helped us out in a pinch and was fantastic with my 1-year old son. She was easy to work with and professional. Highly recommend."

Abby T.

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Julia B.


O Fallon, MO

$15-20/hr

Flexible College Student For Pet Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can provide any service for any type of pet you may have. I've had the same dog since I was 3 years old and just had to be put down so I don't know a life without a pet. I've taken care of all of my neighbor's animals on my street since I was in middle school. I love all animals and they love me back.
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Savannah H.


Pacific, MO

$20-27/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

hello everyone! I am a 22-year-old who just moved out to Santa Rosa beach a little less than a year ago. I am finishing up my bachelor's degree at Missouri State University online this year and I am trying to find a job while still being in college. I have many years of experience with children of all ages, as well as pet...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Savanah is very responsive and punctual. The kids love her! "

Lucy J.

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Mckaela B.


Wildwood, MO

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! Nice to meet you, my name is McKaela! Background: Ladue High school graduate. Veteran of the United States Army - serving as a medic for 4 years. Experience: - Oldest of 6 children - Babysat throughout high school *ages 4-12* - Assistant daycare director / room teacher in chesterfield, MO in 2022 *ages 3m - 4yrs* -...
Mckaela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mckaela is very kindhearted. She makes me feel so comfortable going to work, knowing she is taking care of our child. Mckaela has a great background and is child cpr certified, which helped us in a minor incident! We are so thankful to have found her."

Ellie H.

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Ava B.


Chesterfield, MO

$13-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a pre-med senior at the University of Notre Dame, hoping to go into pediatrics! I have a passion for working with kids and have experience working in the nursery at my church for the past 5 years, serving in the nursery at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and babysitting for my cousins and family friends! I also am an EMT...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ava was amazing with our 3 year old daughter! She was very punctual and had a warm happy attitude! My daughter had a great time with her and she even went above and beyond with helping my daughter when she had an accident! 10/10 will book her again!"

Adam R.

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Lynn M.


Chesterfield, MO

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Child Care, 27 Years Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

If you are looking for an experienced, reliable, courteous and energetic child care provider, then I am the employee you are searching for. I would think of myself a very dedicated , fun and a positive person. Throughout the past 30 years. I have been working with children of all ages as a nanny and additionally in a day care...
Lynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lynn is a very caring and dedicated child care provider. She provides plenty of activities each day to keep the children busy. She is reliable, honest, caring, and experienced. I would highly recommend her to any family looking for an excellent nanny."

Karen R.

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Taylor W.


Chesterfield, MO

$28/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Taylor! I have 3 years of experience with all age groups from as little as 3 months up to 12 years old. I am very nurturing & patient when it comes to the little ones. I can help with light housekeeping and carpooling if needed. I absolutely love kids, infants, and toddlers! I plan to major in early childhood...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"my kids had a great time with Taylor! she was friendly and flexible and handled my kids with kindness and enthusiasm."

Allison B.

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Samantha G.


Wildwood, MO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Animal Lover; Part Time Animal Caregiver, Walker, Poop Pick Up, And Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Samantha! I am 24 years old and a dedicated pet caregiver with over 10 years experience in pet sitting and dog walking. Providing reliable and loving care, I will ensure your furry family members receive the best care possible. As I have my furry baby (Maggie, golden retriever) I understand how important it is to...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
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Christna R.


Labadie, MO

$18-50/hr14 yrs exp

Professional Caretaker!

Hello! My name is Christina, I'm a 26-year-old young adult living in Springfield IL. I'm from St. Louis where I got my bachelor degree in photography. I have years of experience in childcare, I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have taken have of kids as a nanny the pat 3 years ranging from ages 2months - 9years...
Christna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Christina is absolutely amazing! She does things without being asked, such as help out with dishes, take the kids to the park, and every so often she picks them up a sweet treat or she brings us baked treats that she has made for her business! Christina has food...

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Ally S.


Foristell, MO

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Ally , I am great with kids of all ages and pets as well.
5.0
"Ally is wonderful with our twin boys! She takes good care of them and even cleans up their toys and dishes without being asked to. She is very kind and patient with kids. We love having Ally watch our boys!"

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Reese B.


Pacific, MO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

I have years of experience caring for children of all ages nannying and in childcare facilities. I was previously employed at Elaine Rosi Academy for children in wildwood for about five years, I worked specifically with infants up until they turned two years of age and moved classes. I do 12 clock hours of training yearly and am...
Reese can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would trust Reese with my daughters life!! Reese is an amazing person and she is like family. "

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Brianna M.


O Fallon, MO

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Date Night And Weekend Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun-loving, kind and outgoing person! I have been a babysitter, a dance teacher, and a camp counselor and I love caring for children and keeping them engaged! I am both CPR certified and first aid trained. I have experience with children ranging from ages 1 to age 14. I love to spend time outside. I have completed two...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We recently interviewed Brianna for a summer nanny position. She arrived slightly before the scheduled appointment. She was very respectful. Brianna has a kind and happy personality. The anecdotes she shared showed she is a very responsible person. The candidate we...

Susan G.

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Jane F.


Augusta, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With 30+ Years Taking Care Of Infants To Teenagers

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience. I have cared for children from infant to young teenagers. I have taken care of children all day, before and after school and for weekends. I have done cooking, cleaning, homework, bath and bedtime with children. I am passionate about child care because I love kids.
Jane can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My sister and I interviewed Jane to watch our 5 children. She is very experienced with children of all ages and we had no doubt that she could handle our brood. :) Out of all the sitters we interviewed, my oldest liked Jane the best. :) She is not currently...

Erin S.

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Hannah M.


O Fallon, MO

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, My name is Hannah. I am a labor and delivery nurse looking for part-time nanny work. I have been a labor and delivery nurse for two years. I also have a couple of months of experience working as a neonatal ICU nurse at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Before becoming a nurse, I ran a small nanny business for four...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Hannah Is very caring and loyal. She is very dependable and smart. She was valedictorian of her class, student body president, and homecoming queen. People love her. She is very conscientious about herself and her work. "

Julie M.

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Julia B.


O Fallon, MO

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Flexible Babysitter Or Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently in my last year of college at MSU. I found my last nannying job through this site about 2 years ago and still babysit for them every once in awhile. They are pretty much like family to me! I have worked with young children since I can remember. I have babysat kids around my neighborhood and have helped my mom at...
5.0
"We hired Julia back in 2018 to watch our then one year old daughter. Our daughter instantly fell in love with her. My husband and I never had any concerns when we would leave our daughter in her care while we were at work or on a date. Julia has been part of our...

Lacey G.

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Mckaela B.


Wildwood, MO

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had some side jobs in middle school and high school, dog sitting and walking up to 4 dogs anywhere from a few days to a few weeks at a time. I have had pets my entire life, and am very comfortable with most animals. These being hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, dogs, and cats. But I'm not scared to try go outside of what I...
Mckaela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Defiance, MO

Samantha G.

5.0

Samantha has been great taking care of my 11-yr. old daughter and dog during the day during the summer while I'm at work. She's very communicative and my daughter loves her - would recommend without reservation.

- Stephanie C.

Kayla D.

5.0

Kayla helped us out in a pinch and was fantastic with my 1-year old son. She was easy to work with and professional. Highly recommend.

- Abby T.

Savannah H.

5.0

Savanah is very responsive and punctual. The kids love her!

- Lucy J.

Mckaela B.

5.0

Mckaela took excellent care of our baby for many months. She was always very sweet to him and ensured he was safe and well cared for. He would be so excited to see her everyday and I felt very assured that he was in great hands in my absence. She still sits for us occasionally. I highly recommend...

- Care member

Ava B.

5.0

Ava was amazing with our 3 year old daughter! She was very punctual and had a warm happy attitude! My daughter had a great time with her and she even went above and beyond with helping my daughter when she had an accident! 10/10 will book her again!

- Adam R.

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