Find babysitters in Springfield, IL that you’ll love

144 babysitters are listed in Springfield, IL

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Springfield, IL

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Carolyn M.


Springfield, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Date Night Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am available almost all week days after 5 and almost all weekends. I have watched children of various ages for the past 12 years. I have been a nanny, a babysitter and a mother's helper. I have experience caring for multiples, as well as children with special needs. I have experience with foster children, so I am familiar with...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Carolyn is great with our children and very dependable. We have hired her multiple times.

Angel W.

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Alaina R.


Springfield, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a reliable, patient, fun, and loving nanny, with over 8 years of experience! I absolutely love being a nanny, it's the most rewarding job I've ever had! I love being outdoors, arts and crafts, reading, and hands on learning! I am comfortable with all ages including children with disabilities. I am also comfortable with...
Alaina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Alaina took care of our son for two years from 2017 to 2019. She was reliable, patient, caring and simply amazing. We no longer have her as a nanny because we moved and we only wish she could have moved with us! My son still says how much he misses her! Any family...

Kamilah D.

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Brianna J.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And/or Tutor Available For Evenings And Weekends.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brianna and I have been babysitting for approximately 20 years. I have taken child development courses and am currently certified in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. I am an ICU nurse and currently in graduate school for my MSN. I also have a bachelors in biology with a minor in Spanish and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Brianna was educated, kind, punctual and honest. She texted me whenever she had a question and took care of transportation, feeding and even when it turned out my child was sick that same night! Handling everything wonderful. Will be using her often.

Geannette W.

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Cassidy S.


Springfield, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hi! My name is Cassidy. I attended school at Lincoln Land receiving my associates towards elementary education, my next stop is UIS in the fall for my bachelors! I am 21 years old and have been babysitting/nannying for quite some time now. I am also short-term substitute certified, so I can help with schooling/tutoring. I have a...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Cassidy is very good with kids. She is very nice and dependable! I would hire her again.

Jenny B.

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Alyssa K.


Springfield, IL

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 16. I also worked in a preschool working with kids ages 2-12. I have worked with 2 amazing families from Care. Message me with any questions!
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa is an absolutely lovely, respectful, and genuinely kind person. She's been so wonderful with our 2 year old son. She's engaging, gentle, and constantly playing with him and teaching him. He adores her and so do we. She's fun to have around and brings joy...

Julie K.

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Whitney G.


Springfield, IL

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Whitney. I am 30 years old and am from a small town in the Champaign Illinois area. I have moved to the Springfield area with my husband and our two ornery cats. I have 2 years of formal nannying experience, as well as 10 years of babysitting for family members and family friends with children ranging in age...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic, and confident; the type of person your staff, customers, and children can rely on and feel secure with. I have a Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education. While working as a Teacher/Educator I obtained the skills and knowledge of emerging curriculum to...
Quentora can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Worked well with our rambunctious 4 kids (all 5 and under)! Great babysitter!

Daniel B.

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Hannah G.


Springfield, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked with children ages newborn-12 years. I have cared for children in educational and church settings and I have been babysitting for over 15 years. My husband and I have two children, a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son, who accompany me on jobs.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Hannah is an AMAZING childcare provider. she has been watching our kids while my husband and I took travel nurse contracts in Springfield. My two children absolutely love her and always have fun when she is watching them. They got to go to the park and on nature...

Hollie L.

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Soleil F.


Springfield, IL

$14-26/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Professionally I have been working in long term care for over 7 years. First as a Dietary Aide for a little over a year then as a Certified Nurses Assistant for 5 years. However my grandmother became disabled when I was only 4 years old so I have been helping take care of her for as long as I could understand how. The...
Soleil can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
She was very professional, friendly and seemed like she truly cared about my needs. I would definitely hire Soleil again. Thank you!

Teresa B.

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Koia G.


Springfield, IL

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

Smile Creator

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents and guardians I am the oldest of seven grand children and recently became an aunt. I have always enjoyed childcare taking care of my siblings and cousins. I also took a couple childcare classes in high school in at Lincoln land community college and I hope to continue furthering my career. I have worked at two...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
very sweet , smart , helpful, my son adores her we wouldn't have anyone else

Kashanti W.

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Tyler B.


Springfield, IL

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 28 years old. I come from a huge family. I am the youngest of 6 children and have spent the last 12 years babysitting my 17 nieces and nephews. I am punctual and reliable. I am a very caring and patient nanny. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love being fun Aunt Tyler and would love a chance to help make your life...
Tyler can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Truly an amazing person! Tyler was a nanny for our 2 daughters for over a year. She deeply cared for them and was always engaged. We would have kept her indefinitely but she had to move because of her husband's career.

Samuel K.

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caretaker

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Quentora, I've been working with Special need Adults and Children every since my high school years. I love and respect the field and deeply appreciate your loved ones. I was a Special Need Teacher at Springfield Urban League Head Start Program, I worked as and Instructor for Special Need Adults at Individual...
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Justeina B.


Springfield, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Justeina I Love Children. I worked with children 6 weeks to teenagers. I treat kids wonderful while keeping in mind that their education is first . I love to play learning games to enhance skills for school. I like to see kids happy . I can follow food guidelines given by parents . I am very knowledgeable when it comes...
Justeina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Justeina was on time, she is really sweet and communicated very well. She was available even when it was a short notice and again was on time. My kids enjoyed her and will request her again if needed. Thank you :-)

Shermaine M.

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Makynzie A.


Springfield, IL

$12-24/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Makynzie and I am incredibly excited to help you and your family out with childcare and other basic needs! :) I have 6+ years of experience babysitting younger siblings & cousins as well as experience working in a daycare at my church for 5 years in college. There I took care of children from newborns to around...
Makynzie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Makynzie did a great job taking care of my fur babies while I was gone. She kept me updated and even scooped litter!

Brandy F.

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Bailey C.


Springfield, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

After high school I went to The Young Americans, which is a non-profit touring performing arts company. With Young Americans I got the chance to work with kids age 4-84 in 22 countries around the world, including in schools, juvenile detention halls, prisons, special needs schools and facilities, with refugees, and taught in...
Bailey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Bailey is great. My girls who are 8 and 9 absolutely love Bailey. She follows any and all directions. Like where and when the girls have activities. She didn't mind when plans changed and she always stays positive and solves problems easily. And she texts pictures...

Christy F.

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Kaylee S.


Springfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver/ 10+ Years Of Experience

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kaylee I am 28 years old and the oldest of 4. I have been babysitting and taking care of children for as long as I can remember and professionally for 9 years. I am very passionate about childcare and am in school part time to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a very flexible schedule and many...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kaylee is great with children! She is attentive and works hard to keep kids entertained and active. She always provides a safe, comfortable environment for kids to be in.

Keena W.

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Monet Treasures Warehouse Cleaning Pro LLC

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Quentora, I've been cleaning homes for over 20 years. I have Residential Cleaning as well as General Cleaning Experience. I have a Dependable and Honest Staff and we will preform Quality care for your home and give you the great service you deserve!
Quentora can also help with: General room cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care Taker

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Quentora D. I'm a certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience. I find this field very rewarding! I'm proficient in Vtal signs, cooking, cleaning bathing, transporting, recreation teaching and more. I have group home, Nursing home, and In home care experience. If your looking for a professional...
Quentora can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia

Recent review:

5.0
Tory is wonderful! We love her

Melissa C.

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Emma B.


Springfield, IL

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Flexible Care Giver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a house hold as the oldest of 10, I have baby sat for my many cousins and siblings since around the age of 12. I teach private vocal lessons in the evenings on Wednesdays and Fridays, for around 3 year. I have worked at a summer camp as a counselor. I also do pet care, I have a cat as well as a dog and love animals...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Showed up on time was a great help to my 4 kids! She handled all care while we were out of town for our children ages 3-13. Kids love her!

Pamela S.

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Madison K.


Springfield, IL

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Madison. I have 5+ years of experience working with children. I have been babysitting all ages from new born - Jr high since I was 15. I also worked as a swim teacher at The Y for a little over a year teaching mainly the baby and preschool classes. I would love to help with pick-ups or online school, along with...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Madison was our all-time favorite nanny, we were sad to see her go due to moving. My 10-month-old son was born premature and required a nasal-gastric tube (NG tube). She did not have experience prior, but picked up how to use it instantly. She is a smart, kind, and...

Melissa W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Springfield, IL

Carolyn M.

5.0

Carolyn is great with our children and very dependable. We have hired her multiple times.

- Angel W.

Alaina R.

5.0

Alaina took care of our son for two years from 2017 to 2019. She was reliable, patient, caring and simply amazing. We no longer have her as a nanny because we moved and we only wish she could have moved with us! My son still says how much he misses her! Any family would be beyond lucky to have her...

- Kamilah D.

Brianna J.

5.0

Brianna was educated, kind, punctual and honest. She texted me whenever she had a question and took care of transportation, feeding and even when it turned out my child was sick that same night! Handling everything wonderful. Will be using her often.

- Geannette W.

Cassidy S.

5.0

Cassidy is very good with kids. She is very nice and dependable! I would hire her again.

- Jenny B.

Alyssa K.

5.0

Alyssa is an absolutely lovely, respectful, and genuinely kind person. She's been so wonderful with our 2 year old son. She's engaging, gentle, and constantly playing with him and teaching him. He adores her and so do we. She's fun to have around and brings joy into the home. She has great...

- Julie K.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Babysitters in Springfield, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 144 listed babysitters.