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60 babysitters are listed in Elsah, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 2 years
Babysitters in Elsah, IL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for over 5 years and have experience with all age groups. I have been an in home nanny for a newborn up until 9mo. Also have babysat toddlers occasionally, twin toddlers, and a 3 & 6 yr old for 2 months. Lastly, I have babysat boys ages 8-13 every summer & have even gone on vacations with families when...
Isabela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
I have lots of experience taking care of kids. I have taken care of my younger siblings. I love going to the park with kids, playing games with them, reading to them, and basically just doing whatever they want to do. I have fed and burped kids, rocked kids to sleep, changed diapers, and helped kids with homework.
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maggie, and I am 22 years old! I am currently working during the week as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and give therapy to children with Autism! I adore children, and the way their minds work. I also have 5 years of Nannying experience. I have worked with all ages, and truly enjoy spending time with kids,...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We have 5 kids between the ages of 4-15. Aside from their grandparents, Maggie is the only person I've ever left my children with. She has been providing date night care to them for almost 6 years! She is SO much fun that my younger kids have been known to cry when...
Joanna W.
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 57-year-old woman whose youngest daughter is 32 and has Down syndrome. I also have a 13-year-old grandson who has Asperger's. I worked for four years with the St. Louis ARC, providing jobs as well as coaching for special ed. adults. I also worked at Willow's Way as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting and being a nanny at the age of 16, and whenever someone needed me to watch kids. I have been babysitting for 5 years now and been a Nanny for 5 and I love kids. I have a lot of experience with kids including having a son of my own and my little brother and sisters. I am sure to make sure your kids will be...
Demetrius can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Demetrius cares for our 8 year old son after school a few days a week. He gets D from the bus and does homework/reading with him. Very reliable and great with kids."
Kathryn B.
Emma K.
Saint Charles, MO
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Emma . I Am Looking For Weekend Babysitting Opportunities! Feel Free To Reply!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma, I am 21 years old.
I have worked as a full-time nanny and household manager for 5 years now with a few different families with children of various ages.
Prior to that, I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old for family members, friends, and others opportunities I have found here on this app.
I am...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Emma has great communication skills, was polite, and took great care of my daughter. I have already booked her to babysit again. I would highly recommend Emma as a sitter."
Alicia B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a caregiver started when I was a teen working with my mother at her home daycare. I've helped care for a variety of children from newborn to 12 years old, including some with disabilities and handicaps. I'm a very caring and loving individual who loves working with and enlightening children. Outside of providing...
Brittney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittney was wonderful! I have a 2 month old that I breast feed, so I was extremely nervous to leave since he doesn't like the bottle much. Brittney was so patient and reassured me the entire time I was out. I walked in to her playing white noise and rocking my...
Arianna M.
5.0
(1)
Hi all! I am currently a senior in high school and am looking for a part time nannying job this summer. I have had experience babysitting kids for 5 years and at all different age levels. I am available any days of the week for any number of hours during the day. I am willing to pick kids up from camps or take them to various...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emma was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS with our kids (12,9 and 5). My youngest is very particular about who watches him and Emma clicked with him immediately!!! She took the kids to fun places to ensure they were not bored and actively engaged with them. An absolute blessing...
Kimberly E.
Lindsay S.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! With over 10 years of childcare experience, I have cared for children from infancy through 11 years old. I have a BA in psychology and focused on child development with minors in education and art. I have four nephews under the age of 10 whom I adore. I love children and will care for yours as if they were family. I am...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsay is such an amazing person. My children love her. she is very punctual and dependable. She is so good with kids and knows exactly what to do. I absolutely love her and I recommend her for anything. "
Amanda M.
Maddison C.
Alton, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Maddison! I am 26 years old and a mom to a little boy named Maverick. I have been caring for children of all ages since high school and it is truly a passion of mine. I love to do crafts & learning activities with the kids . I'm reliable, hardworking and trust worthy and would treat any child in my care as my own.
Maddison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie was absolutely wonderful with our daughter! Very attentive and nurturing. She is the kind of person my daughter gets excited to see even though mama and daddy are leaving which as a parent is the best feeling! Maddie makes sure they stay busy playing,...
Madison C.
5.0
(5)
My experience includes being a stay-at-home mom who eventually home-schooled both children, daycare, much babysitting, Certified Nursing Aide training, Home Health Aide experience and volunteering for hospice. My motivation is simply to be of service where my gifts can be utilized.
Daycare and babysitting experience covered...
Darlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"If I could give Darlene 100 stars I would. When my children were very young she loved and cared for them as though they were her own, and I was so, so, so very grateful to have her as part of our team. She was with us for years and my children adored her (they...
April P.
Mary Catherine B.
Saint Charles, MO
$10-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter/Nanny In Lake Saint Louis
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
***Currently full with some availability on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays. Open to evening/weekend babysitting as well.***
Hello! My husband and I live in Saint Charles with our 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. I'm looking to provide childcare in a safe, family environment! I'm very excited to be able to give each child...
Mary Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary Catherine has taken care of our children for almost 3.5 years. She has cared for our daughter since she was one, as well as our son from the time he was 7 weeks old. She is a caring, conscientious, and nurturing care taker for both our children. Knowing our...
Carey K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a Bilingual English as a Second Language Teacher in the Ritenour School District. I graduated Washington University in St. Louis in 2019 with a degree in Elementary Teacher Education, and Webster University in 2022 with a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. I speak fluent Spanish and English. I am an...
Geri can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"she is in school to be a teacher. she was so sweet with my preschoolers and kept them engaged. definitely will have her back."
Rachel L.
Courtney L.
Saint Peters, MO
$12-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Courtney! I am looking for mainly weekends! I am child and infant CPR, First Aid, and water safety certified and sleep safe certified! I have worked with children for 8 years and have experience with newborns and up who are typically developing and who have developmental disabilities! I am a Certified Occupational...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We feel really comfortable leaving our kids in Courtney's care. she came on time,she was friendly and i loved the fact that she sent me a couple of text messages while we were away to tell us how our babies were doing.Thank you girl!
"
Luz B.
Alexandria P.
Florissant, MO
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
College Student That's Also An Occasional Sitter With Any Age And Or Needs.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a first time mom to a 1-year-old baby girl! I was a full time server at Cracker Barrel and also cleaned houses independently prior to my maternity leave. I've also nannied for the past 7 years for multiple families with different needs of service and availability. I've been a stay at home mom since having my little...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my own sweet baby boy, who is just about to be 9 months old. I would love to find a family who wants their own little ones to have the experience of a playmate! I also have experience as a professional nanny for my wonderful nanny family in California, before we moved. I was with them for two years, and I watched their...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Hannah is awesome! She has watched my daughter countless times since she was 3 months old. She was very knowledgable of young babies and not afraid to just jump in. She kept my active daughter busy with different toys and books, as well as music. I have recommended...
Jean S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Autumn. I've worked with all the age groups there throughout the past 10 years. I am a foster parent soon legal guardian of 4 amazing humans ages 3, 9, 10 & 11.
My passion is guiding children, watching them build resilience and empathy for the world, and developing a sense of wonder as the take the lead.
I...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Autumn is an amazing sitter. My son loves her. She loves kids and they love her. She takes time and interacts with lots of crafts, games and inspires creativity. I highly recommend her. "
Lisa Z.
Courtney S.
Saint Charles, MO
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny Looking For Full/Part Time Job. Experienced With 6 Week Olds To School Age
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I currently work at a very prestigious preschool, but am seeking a family to nanny for or a nanny share situation. Before working in a preschool setting the past two years, I previous ran my own in-home care within my home. Along with having two daughters myself, I also have nieces, a nephew, and friends...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney comes highly recommended by this mom. She prepares nutritious snacks and meals, and is sensitive to my child's peanut allergies. She always has age appropriate crafts for the kids and always stays so engaged in the kids all day long. Her home is right off...
Sheri H.
Emily M.
Saint Peters, MO
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emily!
I love working with kids and have done so at a preschool! I have been a co-lead teacher in an infant classroom where I was responsible for the care and development of up to 8 infants aged 6 weeks to 1 year. I also have experience as an assistant teacher in a room with emerging toddlers aged 18-24...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has worked with us for a few months and is a wonderful nanny to our 2 and 4 year old daughters! We have absolutely loved her gentle, patient approach, and she's always willing to jump in and go above and beyond. We would absolutely re-hire, and when she goes,...
Amanda B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elsah, IL
Faith G.
5.0
Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!
- Care member
Maggie H.
5.0
We have 5 kids between the ages of 4-15. Aside from their grandparents, Maggie is the only person I've ever left my children with. She has been providing date night care to them for almost 6 years! She is SO much fun that my younger kids have been known to cry when it was time for her to leave! She...
- Joanna W.
Demetrius W.
5.0
Demetrius cares for our 8 year old son after school a few days a week. He gets D from the bus and does homework/reading with him. Very reliable and great with kids.
- Kathryn B.
Emma K.
5.0
Emma is absolutely amazing! This was our second time leaving our 18-month old with a sitter and Emma put us at such ease. She was flexible with our changing schedule and showed up on time. Emma was super empathetic as our daughter had her 18-month shots and was a bit fussy and it didn't phase Emma...
- Steve C.
Brittney T.
5.0
Brittney is kind, dependable, great with my dog too! She sent pictures updates of my 4 month old daughter as well while I was at work which I loved! She is a great communicator! Would definitely hire her again!
- Chris I.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elsah, IL:
How can I find a Elsah babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Elsah, IL?
The average rate for Elsah, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.60 per hour as of June 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 Elsah, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elsah, 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.