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Madison W.

17yr Nanny

Wood River, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm 19 years old and am very reliable and responsible. I have my own transportation so I can drive to appointment or pick up from daycare/school. I have a 2-year-old son who I have help with so i'm able to babysit and do caregiving for seniors. I have...
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Looking For Someone To Watch Evenings/ Weekends

Granite City, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been around children my whole life. I have been babysitting/nannying for about 9 years now! I have worked at a children's camp for the summer/winter for the past 5 years! The ages are 5-14. I have worked with a variety of ages in my 9 years of experience! The youngest was about a month old and the oldest was just about 14...

Emily W. says "Chelsea was very sweet and my daughter seemed to really like her. I think she would make a great babysitter or nanny."

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Babysitting Is Fun, Not Work.

Glen Carbon, IL

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have 3 children of my own, all girls!! Ages 11, 8, and 5. I love children and the joy they bring.

Brenda R. says "She is very caring and loving. My little girl absolutely loves her."

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Child Care

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Summer Employment Hello, I'm an educator with 12 years of experience. I worked at a care center for nine years and I currently work as a preschool teacher. Throughout the years, I have babysat several of my students and their siblings. Nothing makes me happier than running into someone who I used to babysit and remembering...

Desiree S. says "Keyonna is very dependable, creative, and excellent with children and families. I highly recommend her."

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Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit

Godfrey, IL

4.4(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have four children of my own. The last two I adopted are the most important things in the world to me. I did foster care for about 5 years before we adopted. I cared for all kinds of different types of children with different needs, a lot of them were special needs children. We enjoyed taking care of all the children we had...

Care Member says "The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you."

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Granite City, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm new to the area and am looking for a family to work with. I have over 6 years experience working with children, from infants to elementary school age. I love working with kids and helping with homework, playing games and coming up with simple fun science experiments or art projects! I'm also good with pets and enenjoy...

Rebecca T. says "Sarah was so wonderful with my girls she began watching them regularly when my youngest was 3months and my older daughter was just over 2. She was always...

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Professional Nanny

Edwardsville, IL

4.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I come from a big family of 6, 3 of whom are younger sisters who I helped babysit and care for. I started out babysitting at the age of 12. I life-guarded and taught swim lessons for 4 years in high school. I taught Sunday school at a church, 5 to 13 children, any given Sunday for 3 years. I taught curriculum, facilitated games...

Suzy H. says "I did a phone interview with Dianna, and everything I asked I was happy with her answers. I wish our schedules would have worked out with hers and her...

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PT In-Home Sitter

Alton, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Autumn. I've worked with all the age groups there throughout the past 10 years. I am a foster parent soon legal guardian of 4 amazing humans ages 3, 9, 10 & 11. My passion is guiding children, watching them build resilience and empathy for the world, and developing a sense of wonder as the take the lead. I...

Care Member says "I’d give more than 5 stars if I could! Autumn is very caring, knowledgeable and passionate with children of many ages. She truly cares about their...

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Bethalto, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Adrianne! I am 24 years old and am currently a preschool special ed teacher. I've been babysitting since I was about 12; and have cared for children from newborn, all the way up to preteens! I absolutely love doing arts and crafts, sneaking in some learning activities, and taking walks outside (weather permitting). I...
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Compassionate And Fun Sitter

Edwardsville, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have about 2. 5 years of babysitting experience in total. While in college, I have also have worked as a server at two different restuarants. I can help with babysitting, nannying, carpool, meal preperation/cooking, laundry, running errands, taking care of pets, and much more. I grew up in a big family with lots of animals and...
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Alton, IL

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$17/hr
11 years experience
From a young age, I discovered a passion for nurturing children through positive babysitting experiences. For the past 11 years, I've enjoyed supporting families as a reliable childcare provider. My goal is to positively impact the lives of the children in my care. I'm patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I'm...
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Edwardsville, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 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...
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Hannah

Edwardsville, IL

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$38/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Hannah and I have 4 years of experience with babysitting. I am currently attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and I am majoring in early childhood education. I am flexible with hours and pay. I can also assist with any grocery shopping, errands, or housekeeping needs.
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Hi, I'm Kiera!

Edwardsville, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Kiera! I'm a fun sitter who loves crafts, playing outside, and keeping kids happy and safe. I have 8 years of experience in childcare, including being an after school and summer camp counselor, as well as a full-time nanny to three children, 50 hours a week. I'm CPR certified and I can help with light housekeeping and...
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Child care

Godfrey, IL

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$18/hr
18 years experience
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. My 18 years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 has been incredibly rewarding. I enjoy supporting families and providing a safe, engaging environment for their little ones. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I am comfortable caring for up to four children. I'm also...
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Part Time Child Watch

Granite City, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
travel
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
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Melanie

Edwardsville, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Fun Babysitter Who Loves To Play Outside And Do Crafts. Anything To Make Them Smile!

Alton, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm grace! I'm a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with over 12 years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages-from infants to teenagers. I hold a degree in Social Work, which has equipped me with a deep understanding of child development, emotional support, and positive behavior...
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Alton, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a patient and kind person. My passion is working with children. I am currently going to school to obtain my bachelor's degree in elementary education and my goal is to be a 3rd Grade teacher. I have professional experience with newborns-5th grade. I also have babysitting experience with middle and high school age. I am...
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Ashley W.'s Photo

Alton, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I am a full-time Social Worker and love working with children. I have several years of experience working with children of all ages, which includes babysitting, nannying, and working in a daycare. I am looking for something part-time during the week (evenings).
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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood River, IL

Infant Babysitters in Wood River, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Chelsea F.

Chelsea was very sweet and my daughter seemed to really like her. I think she would make a great babysitter or nanny.

- Emily W.

Jacquelyn G.

She is very caring and loving. My little girl absolutely loves her.

- Brenda R.

Keyonna J.

Keyonna is very dependable, creative, and excellent with children and families. I highly recommend her.

- Desiree S.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Wood River, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Wood River have rates starting at $16.00.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 1 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 1 infant babysitters near you in Wood River, IL. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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