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Alyssa R.

East Saint Louis, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has always been a passion of mine. My five years of babysitting experience have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives and support families. I am patient, creative, and approachable. I am comfortable caring for up to two children, ages 1-12+, and enforcing household...
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Taylor L.

East Saint Louis, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have experience with children of every age and gender, as well as, experience taking care of children with disabilities. From October 2019- February 2022 I worked at Center for Autism and Related Disorders as a behavioral therapist, administrator and an operations manager. . I am an animal lover, love helping with homework,...
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Cheryl F.

East Saint Louis, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have cared for relatives & friends' children since I was 12. As an adult I have worked for social service agencies in camp settings & youth program coordination. Also, I have provided substitute assistance at 2 home daycares. My skill set is very diverse to include some education assistance and culinary preparation. I enjoy...
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Jariah H.

Fun And Efficient

Collinsville, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Jariah. I am currently a full time nanny to a set of boy girl twins from infancy to age 3. 5! Occasionally, I also care for the 9yo sister! All together, I have worked in childcare for almost 9 years & now that I'm an adult I am looking to branch out in a new area doing what I love. I have cared for up to 8 children...

Andrea D. says "I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."

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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
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Elzabeth K.

Working With Kids Since I Was 14 And Have Experience As A Sunday School Teacher.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as carrying, energetic, and respectful. I'm looking for a job that has consistent morning child care needs throughout the work week! I started working with kids when I was 14 as a local babysitter in my hometown Springfield, MO. Before leaving for college I became a Sunday School teacher at a local...

Jose P. says "Elizabeth has been the best experience I’ve ever had with a caretaker. She was so reliable every morning right on time and ready to start working. My kid...

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Theresa R.

Professioal Nanny

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have been a Nanny for over 25yrs, and still love being a Nanny. I have been a Nanny for seven different family's in St. Louis, and continue to have a relationship with all of them to this day. I have taken care of Special need children, Twins, Sick and well child care. I am a Energetic Mature , team playing Nanny who loves,...

Care Member says "TT was our full time nanny for our first baby. My husband and I are so grateful to her for being such a trusted and knowledgeable caregiver. We were...

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Alexis L.

Fairview Heights, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello !!! My name is Alexis and I am very interested in this position ! I can't explain to you how much I adore children! Currently I am a 2-year-old teacher at a center right now but I want to be a nanny ! I have been working in a daycare since 2015! Ranging infants to preschool ! I seriously love every moment! I also have been...
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Chanel W.

MA Elementary Education Certification Special Education K-12

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have always been around children, I have watched after my nephew and other family members who range from newborn to 13 years old. I was also on staff at my church in the nursery and kids' church. When I was in college I was an employee within that job, I watched over several children, which included preparing meals, helping...

Katie F. says "She has been a great part of our nanny team and we are sad to see her go but wish her luck. If she is ever back in KC, we would love to have her back."

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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lexi B.

Collinsville, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 25 years old and have many years of experience with childcare. I am happy to help with transportation, schooling, slight household cleaning, cooking, and planning fun activities for children. I am looking for a family who needs about 40 hours of help a week - negotiable depending on pay. I personally grew up with an...

Ramona J. says "Lexi was an amazing person! She was always on time and very flexible with our schedule. She loves the kids that she watches and I fully trust her in all...

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Kylee S.

About Me

Belleville, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Kylee, I'm 23 years old, I live in Swansea with my husband, 2 dogs, and this month we welcomed our rainbow baby to the family. I can help you with your kids.

Bailey S. says "Kylee is an amazing caretaker across the board. Her cleanliness and attention to detail is immaculate and her compassion for children and animals is...

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Nadia F.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Allison Z.

Summer Time Babysitter

Belleville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a mom of 2 teenage boys. During the school year, I teach at Belleville West & I live in Swansea, IL. I taught middle school for 5 years before joining BW. As my kids get older my summers & weekends are opening up. Since I am currently certified to teach in both Missouri & Illinois I have a background check in both...

Aj S. says "Allie is absolutely fantastic! We have hired her several times to take care of our infant. Our daughter loves her days with her! She is super patient and I...

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Sidney H.

Part-time Babysitter

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experience: - I babysat for a family of 3 girls (ages 3, 5 and 7) for about 7 years. - I also tutored 7th grade math and English for a year. - I nannied for children ages 12 and 15 for about 2 years. I drove them to and from school & extracurricular activities. I also did overnights when their parents went out of the...
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Stephanie T.

Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a pediatric nurse. I have 10 years of childcare experience. The ages of kids I have experience with ranges from 6 months to 12 years. I have taken care of multiple children of different ages at one time as well as twins. I have my own transportation and am available throughout the week and weekend. I am CPR certified. I...

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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Emma S.

Reliable Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Emma. I am 21 years old and have babysat and cared for smaller and older children since I was 11 years old. I also most recently have been working with a young man with special needs. I'm looking for a reoccurring job throughout the week and one time jobs for the indefinite future. I am comfortable with all ages...

Care Member says "Great. Timely. Kind to my son. "

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Temarra C.

Dependable, Supportive, Vigilant Care Provider

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm an upbeat, and energetic childcare provider. Working with children is something that I'm not only very passionate about, but extremely great at. I currently work full-time as a Registered Behavioral Technician III, at an ABA Center in Fairview Heights. I have my B. A in psychology from Maryville University in STL, and hope...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.33/hr as of August 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in East Saint Louis, IL

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

Jariah H.

I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy.

- Andrea D.

Kelsey B.

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...

- Edita H.

Elzabeth K.

Elizabeth has been the best experience I’ve ever had with a caretaker. She was so reliable every morning right on time and ready to start...

- Jose P.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in East Saint Louis, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in East Saint Louis, 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 East Saint Louis, 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 East Saint Louis, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.33 per hour as of August 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 East Saint Louis, 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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