I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I became an CNA in 1983, I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. I have not done any home care for several years, I was most recently an operations manager for a large transportation...
Leslie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Hi I'm Melanie! I'm a junior in nursing school at SIUE, but I grew up here in Springfield and am home for the summer. I am looking for a part time or occasional babysitting job while I'm here. I love interacting with kids of all ages and have experience with infants up to school-age children. I currently work part time at...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
As the oldest of 6 children and growing up in a home daycare that my mom has run since before I was born, I have been around children in a "caretaker-type" capacity for the majority of my life. As you can imagine, it came very naturally to me as I watched my mom do it day in and day out. And now that I have my own child, that...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Hello! My name is Grace and I am a student going into my junior year of college at DePauw University this fall. I am the oldest of four siblings, grew up babysitting, worked as a youth dance teacher in high school, and have spent the last few years teaching and organizing arts camps at the Edwardsville YMCA, so I have lots of...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
Catie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Edwardsville, IL
How do I find in-home child care near me in Edwardsville, IL?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Edwardsville, IL. There are 5 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Edwardsville, IL?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.00 for in-home child care providers near you in Edwardsville, IL.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Edwardsville, IL?
You can compare 5 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.