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Nancy K.

Caring Preceptor

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello, I have worked in childcare for over 7 years now! I previously worked with a Professional Nanny Agency and received #1 Ratings from families I've worked for! I am looking for work as a nanny/babysitter in the areas of Poplar Bluff or Fredericktown. I have my Bachelor's degree in Pre-Medicine with a minor in Psychology and...

Bethany B. says "Nancy has been my right hand during virtual learning! I am not sure I would have been able to do it without her. She is punctual, dependable and my child...

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Hailey D.

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there, my name is Hailey. I'm a 24-year-old nursing major. I'm an energetic enthusiastic babysitter/nanny. I am CPR certified as well. I have two dogs so I am comfortable with pets. In high school I was student body president and I was lucky enough to be a specialized cadet and was able to be an aid for a couple elementary...

Bre R. says "Hailey is amazing! She showed up early to chat with the kids while I was home so they felt super comfortable before I left. The kids haven't stopped talking...

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Kyndall D.

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Kyndall D. I am a 27-year-old wife, mom of two and Licensed Esthetician/business owner. I am a very neat, organized, dedicated, detail-oriented and hard-working person. I am fully capable to assist in any childcare needs. I am a mom to a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old, so I understand the importance of...

William N. says "Kyndall was our full time nanny before she moved to Nashville. Our children loved her and she became part of our family. We were sad to see her go, but...

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Katie S.

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Katie and I am a 22-year-old nursing student. I have over a year of full time nannying experience as well as 6+ years of babysitting experience for many different families. I have experience from newborns-12 years old, though have cared for all ages of people throughout my nursing education. I would be happy to...

Amanda J. says "Katie stayed with our 4 week old baby for several hours and did a great job! She showed up on time and was very responsive, sending pictures and updates...

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Carie D.

Full Time Nanny/Caregiver.

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there everyone! I'll try to keep this run down short, but there's so much to say! Here's a little about myself. I'm 42. I have been a full time nanny/home manager for over 25 years. I have cared for children for the majority of my 20s and 30s. I have nannied for 6 families ranging from ages premature-13 years old and long...

Care Member says "Carie is fantastic! She has taken tremendous care of our son since the first week he was born. She is caring, loving, dependable, and goes above and...

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Karen S.

Grandmother Babysitter Late Afternoon - Overnight

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have raised 3 children - one with Aspergers. I have 4 grandchildren ages, 8, 11, 13 and 16. I have been a caregiver for grandchildren since their birth. I LOVE children! I am now retired from the computer technology field. I would love to spend my days/evenings playing/caring for children. My home or your home child care...

Susan J. says "Karen watched our 6 month old daughter for a date night recently, and she did an amazing job. She was early and followed all instructions we gave her. She...

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Olivia B.

Toddler Teacher

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 2 years of experience working in a daycare in the 12-24month classrooms, so I couldn't possibly be more comfortable with sticky hands, runny noses, and the pap pap pap of little bare feet running across the room! I also have a year of experience working as a full-time nanny for am well accustomed to their developmental...

Mandi L. says "She's amazing!!! On time, interacts and does activities/plays with my kiddo. And she sends picture and video updates throughout the day which is very...

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Kayla K.

Fun And Creative Babysitter

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Currently I am a pre-k instructional assistant for FCPS who has recently graduated from undergraduate. I have a passion for working with my kiddos and watching them grow through fun and creative activities.

Care Member says "Kayla ,helped us last minute with babysitting. She was super friendly and my kids really liked her "

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Annaliese A.

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Annaliese, a graduate from Missouri State University. I am looking to help on occasion for date nights, practices, or even a weekly grocery run! I have experience watching children for over seven years. I worked at The Goddard School as a lead teacher with children ages birth to 12 years old for two and a half years....

Care Member says "Annaliese A. is such an amazing baby sitter to our 6 and 2 year old. Our kids love her because she keeps them entertained for hours, whether it is...

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Justice W.

Best Baby Sitter In Town - Just Ask The Kiddos!

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm 19 years old. I currently work at the courthouse here in Springfield. Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher, kids are and always have been my passion. I have a couple of dogs and a couple of cats. My significant other is a firefighter and is gone often so I enjoy babysitting in my free time. I currently work...

Care Member says "Justice was so considerate and nice. She was amazing with my kids. They asked when she was going to babysit again because they enjoyed her so much. I...

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Sara G.

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Growing up, I helped care for my younger sister with special needs (physical disability). I have experience in caring for children in all age ranges and most of my experience has been in caring for younger children (newborns to 3 years old). I am comfortable caring for sick children and children with special needs. I previously...

Jarah P. says "Sara is a lovely girl! My kids just loved her. She made some delicious meals and always cleaned up which was a plus for me:)I would definitely recommend...

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Katrice W.

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hello there! My name is Katrice. For the past 15 years I have had experience working as a preschool teacher; as well as working as a nanny and babysitting for several families. I love coming up with fun educational activities and crafts to do with the kiddos I am caring for.

Christina S. says "Katrice is a great asset to our family! She is perfect for our daughter Natalie & for our dogs. We appreciate her taking care of our one year old and...

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Emalee B.

child care

Springfield, MO

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I grew up raising my three younger siblings, two boys and one girl. I really enjoyed when my parents would "put me in charge" for a date night or grocery shopping. I am 4 years older than my next oldest sibling, and have cared for children as young as four months. I also grew up coaching the youth cross country team, with my...
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Erica D.

Child Care

Springfield, MO

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine, and I'm excited to offer my childcare services to your family. With one year of experience caring for children aged 0-5, I bring a creative and friendly approach to every interaction. I am comfortable caring for up to three children. I believe in open communication and will keep...
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Madilyn M.

Experienced Babysitter | Psychology Student & Child Development Background

Springfield, MO

from
$19/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Madilyn! I'm a psychology graduate student actively looking for babysitting opportunities, and I'd love to be a reliable, caring presence for your family this summer. I spent one summer working at an overnight camp, where I was responsible for children's safety, daily routines, and making sure every kid felt seen and...
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Child care centers in Springfield, MO

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SAFE N SOUND PLAYGROUND, INC.

3216 S SCENIC AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

5.0(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Established in 2005. The mission of our center is to provide a safe, loving environment for children to learn and socialize with others, while parents can have the peace of mind knowing their child is safe and sound. We would love for your family to become a part of ours here at Safe N Sound Playground Preschool & Daycare! We...

Care Member says "My child absolutely loves it here! Aside from the safety, great communication majority of time, the attentiveness, the learning, and the willingness to...

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University Child Care Center

500 South Ave. Springfield, MO

5.0(2)
Child care
Preschool
University Child Care Center (UCCC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1973. UCCC is a parent-participating, developmental program emphasizing the "whole child." Our program is licensed through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Child Care and accredited by Missouri Accreditation of...

Lynn S. says "My daughter attended UCCC when she was younger and we loved it! The staff are caring and communicative. The curriculum offered is fun and educational. I...

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7106 - La Petite Academy on S. Enterprise Ave

1714 S ENTERPRISE AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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KERRI'S KIDSVILLE/BABYVILLE LLC

3559 SOUTH AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO

4.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Kerri's Kidsville/Babyville LLC was established in November of 2002. We use Creative Curriculum, which is posted weekly in each classroom and we have weekly infant individual goals posted as well. Creative Curriculum focuses on the teacher's role in how children develop and learn, the learning environment, what children learn,...

Emma W. says "I love Kerri's. My son has been going there since he was 7 weeks old and we've never had any issues. Kerri loves all of the kids like they're her own, and...

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Tigers Learning Center, LLC

718 South Scenic Springfield, MO

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our Services: We offer premium child care services for an affordable rate. Our center is structured like a classroom to prepare your child for kindergarten. We have an instant background checking system in the lobby for all of our visitors, a digital key code magnetic locking door, security cameras, and a large commercial...
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  • 346 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $16.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 5.0

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Springfield, MO

Child Care Providers in Springfield, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 346 listed child care providers

Nancy K.

Nancy has been my right hand during virtual learning! I am not sure I would have been able to do it without her. She is punctual, dependable...

- Bethany B.

Hailey D.

Hailey is amazing! She showed up early to chat with the kids while I was home so they felt super comfortable before I left. The kids haven't...

- Bre R.

Kyndall D.

Kyndall was our full time nanny before she moved to Nashville. Our children loved her and she became part of our family. We were sad to see...

- William N.

Common questions about child care in Springfield, MO

Child care costs in Springfield, MO can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Springfield, MO can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Springfield, MO often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Springfield, MO, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Springfield, MO, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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