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Kelsey D.


Columbia, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Creative Unicorn Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kelsey, 27, and a mother to an 9-year-old boy. Over the past 8 years, I have been an educator for all ages with infant teaching and Pre-K my most recent. I also have credits in early childhood development, and currently going to real estate school. My approach to teaching is always being hands on while learning and...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Kelsey for a nanny position. Our experience with Kelsey was exceptionally positive. From our first conversation, she displayed a high level of professionalism and warmth. Kelsey's experience and knowledge in child care...

Mckenzi L.

Hello! I graduated in December 2022 with a degree in Elementary Education. I have worked in daycares & before and after school care programs for 6 years. I have been babysitting children from different families for about 9 years now. I also have experience working with children who had various disabilities. I am looking for a...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Charlotte J.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-24/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Charlotte and I have a 1-year-old daughter who would be joining me in the fun of watching your little ones. I have experience working with toddlers in a daycare and two years experience as an in home nanny. I am passionate about baby nutrition and I like to practice Montessori style learning.
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Charlotte is the best! She cared for my daughter from 3 months until she was 21 months old when she started daycare. I was so anxious about leaving my baby and going back to work and as soon as I met Charlotte, I knew she was in great hands! She took the best care...

Lindsey B.

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Destiny H.


Arnold, MO

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied for the same family for almost 3 years and have had short term babysitting and nannying jobs in between. I am trustworthy and punctual, and have a long list of references that will support this statement. I'm currently looking for weekend jobs or morning jobs to make extra money through the summer.
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We adore her, and so do my children! She watches my two boys (ages 2 and 6) approximately 1-3 days per month. She is reliable, friendly, responsible, fun, and clean. We are so happy we found her."

Erin H.

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Elizabeth K.


Saint Louis, MO

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Currently Looking For Afternoons 2-4x/week, Have Some Flexibility For Mornings And Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm a 24-year-old teacher turned nanny(: I have an undergraduate degree in Social Work, a Masters degree in Special Education, and hold a Teaching Certification in Missouri. I taught grades K-2 special education reading and math. I've been nannying and babysitting for a little over a year since I left...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Tineasha W.


Saint Louis, MO

$19-28/hr6 yrs exp

College Student Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am specifically looking for a personal assistant or household manager role, but I am still considering babysitting/nannying if it's the right fit for me. I started using care. com when I was 16, I am now 25. I worked my way from multiple date night jobs, to working long term with 2 amazing families, that I no longer work...
Tineasha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tineasha watched my 6 month old daughter on extremely short notice. She arrived early, was very attentive when I showed her around, and asked good questions. Super sweet and fun personality- baby loved her! We'll definitely ask Tineasha to babysit again! "

Lauren C.

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Jenny B.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jenny and I am 25 years old. I have over 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I am a Speech Pathologist in an elementary school with a minor in Child and Family Development. I enjoy getting involved with the kids and being active with them throughout the day. I previously have helped prepare lunches,...
Jenny can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stephanie H.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a nanny for a 2 and 4yr old, and have been in child care almost 11 years. In the childcare center I've primarily worked with 6weeks to 2-year-olds. I have watched children ranging in ages from infants up to 12-year-old. I have a background check done yearly with my job and can give a copy upon request. I am also...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Our son loved Steph and she was always on time and dependable. She did crafts and did sensory okay with him. She also made sure to get him outdoors as often as possible. While I was at work she would make sure to send me videos and photos throughout the day!"

Ashley N.

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Darrian M.


Saint Louis, MO

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience at the church daycare and a few months at another daycare. I've been a nanny over two yrs. I love working with different ages. I have babysat many children in the past few years, all ages! I enjoy watching kids, but I also love helping their minds develop. To be a caregiver a person must be patient,...
Darrian can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Darrian was a joy to have over when she watched our daughter. She is dependable and always on time. She stuck to the schedule/plans that we had already set without any questions asked. My daughter loved spending time with Darrian!"

Jessica C.

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Enisa T.


Arnold, MO

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As the eldest among a brood of four siblings, I have garnered more than 15 years of hands-on experience in providing childcare services for children spanning from infants to teenagers. Coming from a large family, I have been entrusted with numerous responsibilities including meal preparation, household upkeep, and the provision...
Enisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Enisa is wonderful around children. Highly dependable (even last minute) and has an unbreakable bond with my two children. I would recommend her to anyone that is seeking someone whom is hard working and always honest and looks out for my kids best interest. She is...

Shawndra J.

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Alexis B.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-33/hr4 yrs exp

Loving Mother

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Alexis and I am a loving mother of an almost 9-year-old spirited little boy and have experience helping take care of friend's children, as well as a year and a half of full time nanny experience. I would love to help anyway I can while making it a fun, nurturing environment. I would love to get to know you...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's always been an amazing caregiver with my kids, the kids always have a great time with Alexis and learn so much from her. Alexis makes sure to always leave the house better than it was before she got there."

Kayla Q.

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Mary S.


Arnold, MO

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Organized And Educational Care Giver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I love kids, and a passion of mine is helping them grow into creative, kind, responsible individuals eager to explore the world. I do my best to work educational games into everyday fun, so we are always learning as we play. For over 10 years, I have worked with many families as a nanny, in a daycare, church nursery, teaching,...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was very impressed with Mary from the interview asking what the needs of my family are; to Mary arriving early for her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She interacted with my daughter the entire time that she was with her with picture art,...

Denice M.

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Sara M.


Saint Louis, MO

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a nurturing and empathetic person with professional experience as a teacher, paraprofessional, and nanny. I'm also a mom! I have a 6-year-old and a 18-year-old. I love nature and exploring the outdoors with children. I also love animals. I enjoy doing crafts and other hands-on activities. I can help with light housekeeping,...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sara is great! Really enjoyed getting to meet her and her son- who is the same age as my daughter and super sweet and well mannered. Unfortunately our schedules don't quite align right now, but I'd definitely hire her in the future if another opportunity presented."

Natasha K.

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Courtney W.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I'm fun-loving, easygoing, and I like to make life as enjoyable as possible. I believe that you can make anything fun if you do it the right way! I love traveling, being outdoors, and staying active. My ultimate dream is to travel around the world, building Christian sports camps for children to learn sports in a safe and...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney is amazing! I've known her for years. We went to church together and our parents are friends as well as my mother worked with her parents at our church. She is awesome with kids of all ages and she is always good with my kids and they think the world of...

Krista F.

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Korie D.


Arnold, MO

$29/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Korie. I have several years of childcare experience. I have 10+ years of babysitting, 3+years in a daycare center, and 3 year of nanny experience, along with 2 years of house manager experience. I have work with children of all ages (6wks-16 years old). I love working with children and being able to help them...
Korie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Korie is a very dependable, kind, and caring person. She takes interest in who she is with and is very detail orientated. She was great with my son and I would have her babysit for us anytime!"

Lauren E.

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Nicole C.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

8 years into nannying and before that I was a DCFS qualified daycare teacher (full cleared background check ) . I have taken multiple ECE courses and have been providing forms of childcare since I was 13 years old. I love kids and finding new fun ways to explore and have fun .
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nikki was an amazing nanny for us. She cared for our son from 7 months to 21 months. She was extremely caring and we were always confident he was in safe and capable hands. We also have lots of adorable crafts she made with him - she is very creative and was...

Patricia S.

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Ashley F.


Arnold, MO

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

I Love And Adore Children.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

NANNY the one with the biggest heart, the soundest advice, the shoulder to cry on, the warmest hugs, the best snacks and the most exciting storyteller. they have a license to spoil and they aren't afraid to use it. time together will be cherished forever.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Ashley to be our nanny and she has been a complete asset to our family. We have 3 boys (2 months, 2yrs, and 5 yr old). She is incredibly punctual and reliable. She is great with all my kids (activities w 5 yr old, developing games w 2yr Old, and is a...

Victoria K.

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Makala B.


Waterloo, IL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Makala B.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I live in Waterloo, Illinois. I'm looking forward to a lifetime of learning. I'm employed happily as a part-time nanny. I previously was an Assistant Aquatic Manager and Motorcycle Instructor for Illinois. I proudly announce I once was certified as a Nursing Assistant & won Nursing Student of the Year in 2016. I have aquatic,...
Makala can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Makala has been absolutely wonderful to work with. She is very caring and kind with everyone. She always helps with things around the house, takes the dogs for walks and goes above and beyond. She provides developmentally appropriate activities for my son and he...

Danielle F.

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Chelsea E.


Arnold, MO

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 32-year-old mom with a 5-year-old in Kindergarten and a 1yr old baby girl. I have a stay-at-home mom for 5 years and have been a nanny 3 days a week for the last several months. It is important to me to maintain a clean and organized home while giving my children a loving, safe, and fun environment. As a wife and mother, I...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chelsea was the nanny for our son since he was 3 months old. My husband and I were thrilled with the engagement and activities that she did with him even at his young age. She was so nurturing and was great at keeping us updated on any changes and developments. It...

Amy S.

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Ellie R.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Ellie: Nanny With Masters And Teaching Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from Rhodes College with a masters in Education from the same school. I have been an elementary school teacher for 5 years. I have experience with infants and I can babysit or tutor children of any age. I would love to be a babysitter and/or educator for your family!

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Columbia, IL

Kelsey D.

5.0

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Kelsey for a nanny position. Our experience with Kelsey was exceptionally positive. From our first conversation, she displayed a high level of professionalism and warmth. Kelsey's experience and knowledge in child care were evident, and her passion for...

- Mckenzi L.

Charlotte J.

5.0

Charlotte is lovely -- super kind, patient, prompt, brought extra activities for my kids, etc. Plus, her daughter is wonderful and was so great for my kiddos. Unfortunately, Charlotte only got to work for me briefly as my finances changed very unexpectedly overnight and thus so did my ability to...

- Jami H.

Destiny H.

5.0

She was great, and my kids just lover her!

- Julia C.

Tineasha W.

5.0

Tineasha was amazing!! My grandchildren were staying with me temporarily. I needed someone just one day a week while I ran errands. I was nervous because my granddaughter was having a hard time being separated from me. But Tineasha handled it so well. She was always on time. So nice! You can truly...

- Amy K.

Stephanie H.

5.0

Our son loved Steph and she was always on time and dependable. She did crafts and did sensory okay with him. She also made sure to get him outdoors as often as possible. While I was at work she would make sure to send me videos and photos throughout the day!

- Ashley N.

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