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Erin H.

A Bit About Me!

Hurst, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been involved in childcare for about 7 or 8 years now. I am a mom of two. I offer childcare services from my home. It is a clean, smoke and pet free home and is also baby proofed. A tour is always given to my clients prior to scheduling. I would describe myself as energetic, kind, and nurturing.
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Creative, Fun-loving And Intuitive Nanny Looking For A Job!

Murphysboro, IL

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$19/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a nature-loving artist who loves to adventure and be creative with children! I have a years experience taking care of people with TBI's as well as many years of experience living and caretaking for elderly people. I have 3 or so years of experience of being a nature camp counselor/outdoor education guide and around a years...
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Former Teacher

Herrin, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a bachelor of science degree from SIU Edwardsville in early childhood education and an endorsement in English as a Second language from Greenville University. I worked as a PreK teacher at Unity Point Elementary for 7+ years. Before that I worked with infants at Little Treasures in Carterville. I have tons of experience...
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Marion, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have raised three children and did so while working full-time, so I know what it's like to be busy and not have much spare time. I was always involved in their daycare and school activities. I have young nieces and nephews that I love spending time with. I am a non-smoker and I am comfortable with pets (as long as they are...
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Fun Sitter

Carterville, IL

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I live in Carterville with my husband and our handsome husky named Tilikum. I work full-time at John A. Logan College. Although I do not have any children, I've spent many years babysitting for neighbors as well as nephews and nieces, of all ages. I am a Sunday school teacher in Carterville. I use to teach at a Montessori school...
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Carterville, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I am a college student going into English Education and I am looking for work with children of any age! I really am looking for child care experience since I am looking to work for a daycare center once I am 19! I may be young but I've always been told I have a magic touch with children and animal, and I believe this to be true....
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Marion, IL

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$15/hr
I've helped watch my younger cousins for years, but I don't have a lot of experience with caring for newborns. I also have experience with multiple types of animals and house cleaning.
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Zeigler, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
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As an empty-nester, mother of two grown boys, and proud grandmother to two precious girls, I bring both personal and professional experience to my work with children. I am a certified teacher with over 10 years of classroom experience, having taught students from second through eighth grade. For the past seven years, I've worked...

Care Member says "1 in a million! Hired as our nanny in Jan 2018 to care for our 14 week daughter and now over 6 years later she’s still with us and caring for our now...

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Occasional Sitter With 5 Years Of Experience.

Jonesboro, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Available To Babysit On Weekends And On Occasional Weekdays. I am a nurse currently searching for part-time or date night babysitting jobs. I have been employed at a home daycare and have babysat for multiple child families. I am CPR certified and have my own transportation. I also love movies and crafting!
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Babysitter Available

Marion, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I worked in early childhood education for the last 4 years and have experience with children ages 8 weeks to 5 years. I also have 4 years experience working with special needs children. I have certification in CPR, first aid, Sids and shaken baby syndrome
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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Makanda, IL:

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.

The average rate for Makanda, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of June 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 Makanda, 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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