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Bailey V.

Dupo, IL

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I find deep fulfillment in making a positive impact on young lives. With three years of experience caring for up to four children, I offer a patient, calm, and creative environment for kids aged newborn through 12. My background includes Early Child Development...
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Nicole J.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hello, I am Nicole and I am 32 years old. I graduated from Fontbonne University in 2017 with a psychology degree. I have many years experience babysitting and worked at Hope Montessori from January 2013- December 2018. I worked full time, part-time, and substitute positions mainly in the infant/toddler rooms throughout college....

Alecia M. says "We hired Nicole to watch our 5 and 9 year old for a date night. She was punctual and immediately engaged with the kids. We came home to a clean house and...

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Abbragale B.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 22 years old, graduated from Rockhurst Univeristy in May 2023 and am a licensed EMT! I have vast experience providing respite care for 1-21-year-olds with disabilities in an individual and group setting. My primary background is in intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum...

Care Member says "Abby was great with my 2 year old twin boys! They loved her! Definitely would like to have her out again. "

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Kaitlen C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Looking to start immediately! I watched two boys ages three and five over the summer they just started school, so I'm looking for a new part time job! I am willing to work 3-4 days a week. I have my own car and am willing to do drop offs/pick ups. I have 4 years of experience with kids between the ages of 1-15. Thank you!

Johnathan H. says "Kaitlen was a great employee for my partner and I while she worked for us. We live in St. Louis, but I travel to Jefferson City for work at least...

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Ariana M.

Early Childhood Educator Turned Pediatric OT Student

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I am a former early child care educator and now I am in getting my doctorate degree in pediatric occupational therapy! I have tons of experience working with children of all ages- infants as young as 2 weeks old through teenagers. I am passionate about working with infants and young children. I am energetic, playful,...

Sara R. says "We absolutely LOVE Ari, and so do both of my kids! We were fortunate to have Ari work with us until she left to go to graduate school. She is amazing - she...

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Kelsey B.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an audiology graduate student at WashU, specializing in pediatrics, and would love to find a nanny job while in school. Currently, I am available for date nights, weekends, and some weekday mornings. I look forward to hearing from you!

Edita H. says "We hired Kelsey as our sitter this summer and she spent a lot of time with our kids! She was reliable, hands on, played games, took them to the pool and...

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Nadia F.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Stay at home mom with nothing but extra time to do what I enjoy the most, nurture! Every since I can remember, I've always loved babies/kids. I am looking to start my own care service but in the meantime, I'm sitting out of home with my 3-year-old toddler boy who really enjoys company. I'm a perfect for the job because I...

Jocelyne F. says "We love Nadia! She has been taking care of our son for a year, and we have never had any issues. She is kind, caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She is...

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Chryssabella C.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I have seven years of experience caring for kids, and more years experience with my own siblings who are now age 11 and 13. I have moved to Saint Louis for school, and as a means to support myself along the way I have decided to continue caregiving. I' m a nerd at heart and I find that tends to translate well when trying...

Stephan E. says "We have hired Chryssabella several times now to sit for our little 3 year old son. He can be very energetic, even some might say difficult as toddlers...

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Hannah D.

Part-Time Nanny

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I'm Hannah! I'm a teacher, and I love helping children of all ages. I have been babysitting for 8 years, and would like to care for your children! I enjoy everything from rocking a baby to sleep, running around with a toddler, and helping older kids with school. I also have experience doing light housework, running errands,...

Katie B. says "Hannah was awesome! She was very engaging with our 7 month son AND our dog. She seemed very on top of everything, organized, and positive. Would definitely...

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Lauren S.

Saint Louis, MO

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 33 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to supporting families and providing a reliable care option for their little ones. With four years of experience in caring for children of all ages, I have developed a patient and calm approach that puts children at ease. My friendly and approachable nature allows...

Meghan R. says "Lauren has been an excellent babysitter for my 2 year old! She's very dependable and a great communicator."

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Katia W.

I'm Looking For Babysitting Work On Sunday Or Overnight

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have 2 wonderful daughters, of ages 18 and 9 years. I graduated with a degree in elementary education in my country, Peru. As a child I loved to pretend to be a teacher, and take care of babies. My family always told me that I was so patient. In Peru, I worked as an elementary teacher for 3 years. After moving to the United...

Kayla S. says "Katia is amazing! We are first time parents and she is the first (and only) babysitter we ever hired for our little one. As a "COVID baby," our little guy...

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Stephanie T.

Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
For over a decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children and supporting families. My positive experiences as a babysitter led me to pursue caregiving as a career. I hold a college degree and am also a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I am...

Becky Y. says "Stephanie has been reliable, on time, and flexible, as well as so kind and hands-on to our 2 kiddos from day 1. She is currently our regular date night...

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Gabrielle D.

The Forever Sitter

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Gabrielle but I prefer Gabbi. I am very family- oriented and love kids! I have about 11 siblings so I have a lot of experience with children's of all sorts! Therefore I am very friendly, quick, and energetic. Most importantly has a bunch of patience! So I am perfect for the children with balls of energy, love...

Care Member says "Gab I was great! She totally saves us when a sitter cancelled last minute. Our kids loved her and had a blast playing with her. Would definitely hire...

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Deborah B.

Experienced Babysitter

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Debbie Available for nanny service in U. City, Clayton, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, South City, Richmond Heights and surrounding areas! * 25+ years of experience. * Most recently nannied for a newborn now 13 mo old * Prior to that, nannied for a a child from birth until 2. 5 years old. * Mother of 5 grown children and...

Care Member says "Timely, kind and made my daughter feel comfortable. I hope to use Deborah as a babysitter again"

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Wendy M.

Early Childhood Educator

Millstadt, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I graduated on the Dean's List at SIUE earning a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Art and an Illinois teaching certificate. During my time in college, I also raised three amazing children of my own. Since graduating, I have been a substitute teacher in various local schools teaching grades K-8...

Maggie L. says "Ms Wendy was our nanny for 6 years! She is a wonderful person and is loving, patient, kind and understanding. Her love for children is obvious. She works...

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Allegra M.

Part-time Caregiver With

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
As the oldest of three by 14 years, I am very adept at caring for multiple children at a time. I am also from a family of several multiple births and I am the go to car taker. Being a child at heart, I am very comfortable with playing with children and entertaining them in ways that are both appropriate and exciting. I am a...

Meghan G. says "Allegra is warm, kind and funny, and my kiddos really enjoy their time with her. We definitely recommend her. "

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Bre B.

Reliable, Compassionate & Fun!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi - I'm Breanna ! Looking for a part-time nanny, babysitting, house manager job in the St. Louis / Metro East area.

Lou S. says "Bre is dependable, trustworthy and fun. My kids love her and so do I!"

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Maeve A.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maeve. I am currently getting my masters in teaching and a third grade Catholic school teacher. I have a bachelor's in Psychological Sciences, with a concentration in child development. I will be graduating in May with a Masters in Teaching at SLU. I have five years of babysitting experience and have worked with...

Jessica C. says "Our girls loved Maeve. She was wonderful and attentive. Very professional and trustworthy. We will definitely hire her again! "

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Stephanie H.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I am currently a nanny for a 2 and 4yr old, and have been in child care almost 11 years. In the childcare center I've primarily worked with 6weeks to 2-year-olds. I have watched children ranging in ages from infants up to 12-year-old. I have a background check done yearly with my job and can give a copy upon request. I am also...

Ashley N. says "Our son loved Steph and she was always on time and dependable. She did crafts and did sensory okay with him. She also made sure to get him outdoors as...

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Olivia H.

Date Night Sitter In DTX!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm Liv, a recent college grad who loves working with kids and has 10+ years of experience caring for them. I have a car and am CPR certified as well! I'm in the St. Louis Hills area and would love to help out with date nights! I want to help make lifelong memories for kiddos and have fun being their sitter!

Robbie R. says "Our family loves Liv! She is like the Aunt everybody needs to have! The kids adore her!! I love the way she deals with my 4 year old. She is just super!!...

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  • The average posted rate is $11.00/hr as of September 2026

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Babysitters in Dupo, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Nicole J.

We hired Nicole to watch our 5 and 9 year old for a date night. She was punctual and immediately engaged with the kids. We came home to a...

- Alecia M.

Abbragale B.

Abby was great with my 2 year old twin boys! They loved her! Definitely would like to have her out again.

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Kaitlen C.

Kaitlen was a great employee for my partner and I while she worked for us. We live in St. Louis, but I travel to Jefferson City for work at...

- Johnathan H.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Dupo, IL

The average rate for babysitters in Dupo, IL on Care.com is $11.00 per hour as of September 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Dupo, IL often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 1 babysitters in Dupo, IL, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Dupo, IL offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Dupo, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Dupo.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Dupo offer flexible or same-day availability.

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