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152 babysitters are listed in Ballwin, MO
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Ballwin, MO
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and petsitting for over 9 years, and I have always been passionate about bringing light and happiness to the children I work with! I have worked as a camp counselor where I worked with children from the ages of 2-13. That summer I had 3 saves when the lifeguards were unaware and I had no prior lifeguard...
Liana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Liana is fabulous! It’s rare to find a good baby sitter but I’m so glad we met Liana. She was very involved with my 3 year old daughter reading books, playing dress up and playing outside. I highly recommend her to baby sit!
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children for about 10 years, through both volunteer and paid positions. I have worked at my church's Sunday school, various summer camps, briefly with Best Buddies, at the YMCA, in various babysitting positions, and in schools as a 5th grade teacher, 4th grade teacher, and early childhood education...
Cassidi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Cassidi is amazing! She was on time, so good with our son and so helpful. We've already scheduled to use her again!
Alex C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
EXPERIENCE:
- 3 years of daycare experience
-2 years of in-home nanny experience
- Currently a nanny for a 17-month-old and a 20-month-old.
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certified
- CDA in Preschool
STRENGTHS:
- I use daycare knowledge to help
my nanny kiddos grow and learn in
ways that work for them
- I know lots of baby sign...
Asher can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Asher is amazing with kids AND parents!
I first met Asher when she was a full-time teacher at my children's daycare and she was phenomenal! Before my 1-year-old was in her care, I heard other parents talking about how they hoped their child would be in Asher's...
Molly P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 15. I graduated from Missouri State University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I currently work part time as a Pediatric ICU Nurse. I am CPR, PALS, PEARS, and American Red Cross First Aid certified as well as a certified Developmental Disabilities medication aide. I have volunteered...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
We're all heartbroken that Kat moved away. She was our favorite sitter! Incredible with our baby girl and also our dogs. We miss her dearly!
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids of any age! I'm currently an elementary school teacher in the St Louis area. I have had many experiences working with children of a variety of ages, especially elementary school aged children. I have babysat children aging from 6 months to 12 years. I love making some extra money caring for children in...
Kayce can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Kayce has now done 3 math tutoring sessions for my 6th-grade daughter, and she's been terrific.
She arrives punctually and thoroughly prepared with worksheets and activities on the topics of my daughter's choice. More importantly, though, she's just somebody...
David Y.
Liana V.
Ballwin, MO
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with animals ever since I was 12. In elementary school every open project that we got I was talking about animals, I mean, in 5th grade , I was THAT kid. I have experience with a wide variety of pets but I am always ready to learn what makes your family member special!
Liana can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, boarding, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
Recent review:
5.0
Liana has such a calm and friendly demeanor about her! My lab mix is super nervous around new people but she loves Liana! Highly recommend Liana!
Care member
Dana R.
Ballwin, MO
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am an experienced passionate and caring babysitter/nanny who loves childcare. I have over 7+ years of experience with babysitting in the home, working in a daycare as well as an early childhood center with ages as young as 6 weeks to as old as 7 years. I have my CPR certification in infants, children and adults.
I...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Dana is one of the best babysitters we have ever had! She is so good with the kids, plays games, reads books, colors pictures, and anything else they like to do. Anytime we need a sitter we always ask Dana!
Kristina D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Emily, I am 23 years old and am currently working on getting my nursing degree. I have been working with kids for the last 10 years; varying from all ages from 1 month- 14 years old! I have a very big love for kids as I've been around them my whole life. I currently have a full time nanny job whom I love,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Emily is a great addition to any team! She is very flexible and always on time ready to play with the kiddos! She will give you great updates on what went on while you were gone. My two under two both love her!
Jacqueline G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Savanna . Thank you so much for taking the time to read my bio! I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, and am a recent graduate of Indiana State University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I recently moved to Valley Park with my partner and two...
Savanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Julia M.
Ballwin, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Julia and I am a 4th-grade teacher in the St. Louis area. I've been teaching for several years, but have been babysitting for 10+ years. I've watched all ages, and multiple children at at a time. I can help with homework after-school, help with meals or cleaning, or just to hangout with the kiddos! Per my career...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
It may be hard to believe, but Julia is the best child care professional I have ever used. From day number one, Julia was perfect for my kids (8yr boy and a 14 yr girl). Already these two of these mix like water and oil (young brother and teenage daughter). Julia...
Jason G.
Carly C.
Ballwin, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a current 2nd Grade teacher in Ladue School District, certified for grades 1-6. I have a clean background, a reliable vehicle, current car insurance, smoke/drug free, and my CPR certification is UTD. I am comfortable with pets. (We have a standard poodle.)
I have 20+ years of babysitting and nannying experience of all...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Carly was FANTASTIC! She was very comfortable with my toddler and two giant dogs. She had no trouble at all playing with him and putting him to bed while we went to go see a play. And after he was down, she cleaned up all the toys in his play area and washed his...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Molly. I am a Certified Child Life Specialist who, for the past 2 years, has been working in a hospital with children ages 0-18 years. I have a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development from Missouri State University. I worked as an assistant teacher at the University Child Care Center in Springfield,...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Molly nannied for our family for about 7 months during COVID when our oldest was doing school from home and our youngest couldn't be in preschool. She was amazing. I had such peace of mind knowing she was with the kids all day keeping them active and busy...
Mark S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! :) I have been a babysitter for about 12 years now, since I was 12 years old. I usually babysat neighbors and family members, up until I got a job as a caregiver at my church! I absolutely love working with kiddos, so I decided to get a full time assistant teacher job at a daycare/preschool, and this is my 5th year of...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Very kind and sweet. She took great care of my babies. And my kids really like her. She babysat about 6 times for me and would definitely hire her again!
Anna T.
Dolores D.
Ballwin, MO
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a college student at goldfarb school of nursing. I am CPR certified as well. I have many years of experience babysitting and I have been a nanny multiple times. I love being able to hang out with children! I am comfortable with any time of the day or night and I am very flexible with whatever works best for...
Dolores can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Dolores helped us out on short notice and our daughters had nothing but good things to say about her!
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a gentle, present, loving and involved caretaker. I have always loved taking care of people. I became an aunt at 10 years old and have taken care of my niece and nephew for hundreds of hours throughout their life. I have also babysat for other families throughout my adolescence. In your home, I will be tidy. I can cook...
Recent review:
5.0
Mackenzie was a great match for us. She was laidback, gentle, and loving, which was perfect for our 1 and 3 year olds' personalities. She always texted back quickly, arrived on time, and our kids adored her. We will definitely keep her in mind for the future.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have nine years of experience in childcare. I have experience caring for newborns to pre-teens. I come from a big family with 13 nieces and nephews! I have degree in public health and pre-nursing. If you have any questions feel free to ask!
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hard Working college student, pursuing a degree in elementary education, looking for a full time nannying job!
My junior year of high school I got the amazing opportunity to take a course called Cadet Teaching, where I gained lots of experience working directly with kids of all ages in the classroom, side by side with their...
Jamie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Jamie is amazing! She is reliable, sweet, caring, and great with kids!
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Zoya, I am 24 years old and new to the DMV!
I have been caring for kids of all ages for the past six years including baby sitting toddlers and kids, tutoring middle school students and as a child birthday party coordinator :)
Additionally, I can cook/meal prep and would love to help out with any household...
Zoya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Zoya was a great choice. My kids are older (old enough to stay at home by themselves but not old enough to be left overnight) and don't like babysitters. They both really liked Zoya. She was very communicative and asked and answered all the right questions...
Joe M.
Emily S.
Ballwin, MO
$19-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am 21 years old and am currently a Senior in college. I have worked with children almost my entire life (babysitting and 5 years at two different early learning center). I have experience with kids from age 3 months old to 10 years old. My hobbies are mainly anything with art involved, reading, and I love hanging out...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
My kids LOVE Emily. She does a great job caring for them. My kids always ask when she is coming back. She is punctual, responsible and caring.
Lisa S.
Ellen S.
Ballwin, MO
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experience nanny and mom. I'm a 48-year-old married woman with a 13-year-old daughter of my own. The current family I care for I have been with for 3 years. I love the family I work for and I'm only looking for extra night and weekends work. The last family I nanny for before this one had a 5-year-old and 6-month-old. I cared...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
We were visiting from out of town and were desperate for sitter. We found Ellen at the last minute to babysit our 7 month old son while we went to a wedding. She responded to us quickly, arrived on time. She was professional and did a great job! We were so...
Sophie U.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ballwin, MO
Liana V.
5.0
Liana is fabulous! It’s rare to find a good baby sitter but I’m so glad we met Liana. She was very involved with my 3 year old daughter reading books, playing dress up and playing outside. I highly recommend her to baby sit!
- Care member
Cassidi H.
5.0
Cassidi is amazing! She was on time, so good with our son and so helpful. We've already scheduled to use her again!
- Alex C.
Asher M.
5.0
Asher is amazing with kids AND parents!
I first met Asher when she was a full-time teacher at my children's daycare and she was phenomenal! Before my 1-year-old was in her care, I heard other parents talking about how they hoped their child would be in Asher's class so I know this was a widely...
- Molly P.
Katherine B.
5.0
We're all heartbroken that Kat moved away. She was our favorite sitter! Incredible with our baby girl and also our dogs. We miss her dearly!
- Jennifer S.
Kayce O.
5.0
Kayce has now done 3 math tutoring sessions for my 6th-grade daughter, and she's been terrific.
She arrives punctually and thoroughly prepared with worksheets and activities on the topics of my daughter's choice. More importantly, though, she's just somebody who's good with kids and good at...
- David Y.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ballwin, MO:
How can I find a Ballwin babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ballwin, MO 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 152 babysitters in Ballwin, MO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Ballwin, MO?
The average rate for Ballwin, MO babysitters on Care.com is $16.26 per hour as of April 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 Ballwin, MO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ballwin, MO 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.
Ratings for Ballwin, MO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Ballwin, MO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews of the 152 listed babysitters.