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Michael R.
Makanda, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking for Full Time Employment Performing Any and All of the Tasks Listed on This Website.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a licensed Child Welfare Worker. I have spent 30+ years providing youth and family therapy to people during difficult times in their family development. I have worked on a supervisory level for 25 years and managed several staff and programs for kids and adults in a...
Michael can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Lisa is a wonderful person! She treats the kids as if they're her own, and is great with discipline, housework and my kids love her! She is on time and I could walk out the door the minute she arrived and know she didn't miss a beat. Hiring Lisa is the best thing...
Jennifer H.
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 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Raquel I'm 24 years old living in anna, IL grew up from a big family. Baby sitting my little siblings & the neighbors kids while growing up. I really enjoy being a nanny and I'm good with children of all ages. I can cook, clean, drive, help with homework & I'm good at learning new tasks. My 2-year-old daughter...
Raquel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Rayaan and I go to SIU. I have 3 younger brothers and occasionally babysat my baby cousins which I feel is plenty of experience. I plan on getting my CPR certification ASAP and I'm fully vaccinated. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I don't mind meal prep but I would need direction.
Rayaan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Paige H.
Carbondale, IL
$17-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi families!! I am 22 years old currently studying early childhood education and looking for a nanny job over the summer! I find working with kids to bring the biggest smile on my face.
I have been babysitting since I was 15 and have experience working in classrooms as a student teacher. I would lead the classroom while...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Recently graduated college as an Elementary Teacher. I have experience with children from newborns to age 13. Last summer, I spent my time as a head teacher of school aged children at a daycare. I'm very active with children, and love doing crafts and activities.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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
Animals are my life! I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience in Pet Care is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years.
Oyinlade can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Caitlin O.
Carbondale, IL
$11-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a reliable and hardworking person you can count on. I worked for a woman with muscular dystrophy for a year.
Caitlin can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Abigail K.
Carbondale, IL
$12-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! I am a young and fun-loving babysitter with several years of experience working with kids. I began working with children as a dance teacher's assistant at 10 years old, which turned into a teaching position when I was 15. Throughout high school and college, I taught ballet and other dance classes to students ranging from...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Gillian C.
Carbondale, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Gillian and I am currently a student at SIU! I have 6 years of experience working with kids 6 months all the way up to high school and I'm CPR/First Aid certified. Currently, I work as a dance teacher a couple nights a week for children age 3-8. I have worked as a camp counselor, dance teacher, and babysitter so I...
Gillian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren C.
Carbondale, IL
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have many different experiences working with children. I have babysat, house-sat, and dog-sat for multiple families since high school. I am currently a full-time student at Southern Illinois University. I enjoy working with children, and my future career will involve me spending time with children. Feel free to contact me for...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Meghan, I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for over 9 years. I recently graduated from southern illinois university and accepted a job in Indianapolis. I would love to babysit on the weekends or anytime after 5 on the weekdays! I am also happy to care for your pets, plants, and house!
I look...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hi, my name is Cass, I been babysitting back when I was a teenager. When I babysit, I believe that it always could be fun by board games and creative crafts. I will be attending Lewis university for grad school! I am looking for a summer nanny gig in the lockport IL area!
I am super new to this app so bare with me please.
Cassidy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Eunice A.
Carbondale, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I have four years professional experience looking after children. I studied nursing for 2 years and now I changed majors and I m available for short term and regular sits most evenings. I'm creative and especially love drawing and painting with kids! Great with all ages, from newborn to teen :) I've been working with...
Eunice can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Makanda, IL
Oyinlade S.
5.0
Oyin is really good with kids, she is compassionate and trustworthy, always on time, I highly recommend her
- Vamsi C.
Leann T.
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 needs, and very motivated to provide...
- Christina A.
Katrina J.
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 her again.
- Molly S.
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.
Abigail M.
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 always cared for our kids with...
- Kerry S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Makanda, IL:
How can I find a Makanda babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Makanda, 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 1 babysitters in Makanda, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Makanda, IL?
The average rate for Makanda, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Makanda, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Makanda, 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.