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Bailey C.

Babysitter/ Home Care/ Pet Sitter

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I would be honored to watch your kid/kids! I have worked in childcare for as long as I can remember (10 years now maybe more) and I have a niece and nephew I love to visit often. I have worked for a few daycares while I was in high school as well as college and assisted in book reading, playing, helping with naptime,...

Jennifer B. says "We've hired Bailey to watch our 1-year-old and 3-year-old and have been very pleased. She's always on time and communicates well regarding her...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
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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Sofia T.

Young And Experienced Nanny / Babysitter Seeking Part-time Work

Springfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sofi, I'm 25 yrs. old, and I graduated from Drury University in 2024. I'm looking for part-time babysitting jobs, but I'm more than willing to be the care you need across the board. I am a dedicated individual, and an experienced caregiver for children, seniors, and pets respectively. I've been caring for children...

Care Member says "Sofi has been our summer nanny for several years. She is absolutely incredible with children. She is patient, kind and easily relates with children of...

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Rebekah A.

Full-time Babysitter

Springfield, MO

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I worked at a daycare for 5 1/2 years and worked for Springfield Public Schools as a Para in the early childhood special education program. I also taught Kindergarten with the district for the Explore summer program. I have Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I love to do outdoor activities, read books, play games,...
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Ali R.

Springfield, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a college student at Missouri State University. I'm staying in Springfield this summer & I am in need of a job. I use to babysit my younger cousins when I went back home and I loved it! I had so much fun watching my cousins over the summers & I would love to experience that again with some new kids! Personally, I am good at...
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Anna K.

Please Reach Out If You Are Looking For A Fun, Energetic, Creative, Christian To Watch Your Kids!

Springfield, MO

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$27/hr
2 years experience
Hello my name is Anna, I grew up in a big family so I've always been surrounded by kids, which I love and I'm very thankful for. I used to babysit as a full time job for about 6 months before I went to Bible school back in 2021. After Bible school I had the opportunity to go serve at an Orphanage in Mexico. I was there for more...
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Hannah S.

Gentle Babysitter Looking For A Friendly Family

Springfield, MO

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I am a college student looking to find a family to babysit for. I used to babysit for a family with 3 boys ages 5 and younger. I loved to do crafts with them, play outside, read together, and help them maintain basic responsibilities around the house. One of my favorite things to do while babysitting is to teach kids...
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Maggie S.

Springfield, MO

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has always been a passion of mine. With seven years of experience babysitting children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I understand the unique needs of each developmental stage. My approach is patient and calm, and I love sparking creativity through imaginative play. I am...
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Alexis H.

Child Care

Springfield, MO

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm Alexis! I'm a preschool teacher with over 3 years of experience in early childhood education and several more in babysitting. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, reliable, and passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I'm experienced with routines like feeding, diapering, nap...
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Grace L.

Springfield, MO

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Grace and I am currently seeking a new nannying/babysitting position starting in August. I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since I was 11 for children of all ages from newborns to 12-year-olds! I'm currently majoring in Early Childhood Education at Missouri State University and will be entering my...
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Kristyn B.

Springfield, MO

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
Hello, I have been babysitting on and off since I was 13, caring for cousins and the children of family friends. At first, I started as an unpaid babysitter, then worked up to paid babysitting, and then as a Stay At Home Mom, took up sitting for friends of family. I spent a year as a second and first grade teacher's student...
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Alyssa P.

Spokane, MO

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I'm interested in babysitting in my own home. I have two daughters that I homeschool. Their ages are 11 and 8. They're super laid back and they love when I babysit. I love being a mom so with that I realize how important it is to find someone who is trustworthy to leave your kids with. I want to give...

Evan K. says "Alyssa was a blessing to our family! She made my wife and I (as first time parents) feel very comfortable while our daughter was in her care. She treated...

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Virginia W.

Experienced With Child And Elder Care

Rogersville, MO

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am a mother of four children, 2 of which are diagnosed neurodivergent kiddos. I also have experience as a babysitter for children that aren't my own. I have some experience as an elder caregiver in a home setting, and my duties included transferring my client to and from her bed, toilet, shower, chair, etc. from her...
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Whitney M.

Nanny And Babysitter

Strafford, MO

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have a heart for working with children! I speak fluent Spanish! I love doing crafts with kids. I am comfortable with cats and dogs! I am CPR and First Aid Certified! In high school I worked part time at a daycare with infants and toddlers for two and a half years. In College I worked at another daycare for a year and a half...
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  • 14 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.55/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in-home babysitters is 5.0

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Springfield, MO

In-Home Babysitters in Springfield, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 14 listed in-home babysitters

Bailey C.

We've hired Bailey to watch our 1-year-old and 3-year-old and have been very pleased. She's always on time and communicates well regarding...

- Jennifer B.

Karen S.

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...

- Susan J.

Sofia T.

Sofi has been our summer nanny for several years. She is absolutely incredible with children. She is patient, kind and easily relates with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.55. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 11 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

You can now find babysitters online in Springfield, MO with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 11 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

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