Find babysitters in Columbia, IL that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Columbia, IL

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Columbia, IL

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Kennedee A.


Columbia, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have taken care of animals and have had pets since I was around 12 years old, I used to have my own dog walking business when I was younger.
Kennedee can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, pet transportation
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Kennedee A.


Columbia, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 13 years old and I am now 26. I have experience with children from newborn- 15 years old, also have experience with special needs children. I have no problem doing extra activities for your family and children. I also have worked with elderly for the past 6 years. I love to care for...
Kennedee can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!"

Mick S.

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sydney D.


Columbia, IL

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Sydney and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Social Work and loving working with kids. I worked in the Childcare at the YMCA for 2+ years, and babysat a family for 2+ years. I promise your kiddos will be in good hands!
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Christina L.


Columbia, IL

$33/hr5 yrs exp

I Will Spoil Your Pets

I've been around pets all of my life. For the past 5 years, I have pet sit for friends and family. I have references available and am looking to gain more clients. Back in my earlier years, I worked at a kennel in Saint Louis and really enjoyed it. These days, some pets do not fare well in the kennels and I am thankful to...
Christina can also help with: Pet sitting

Olivia C.


Columbia, IL

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Moved to the area, work as a nurse 3 nights a week, shifts do vary. Looking for an occasional babysitting job! Love kids, have a lot of experience with babysitting
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kerri T.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI! I'm Kerri! I have plenty experience with kids of all ages and abilities and with special needs . I am a certified substitute teacher and babysit often for friends and family. I enjoy being outside and doing lots of activities and crafts. I volunteered in the special education classroom at my local elementary school for over...
5.0
"Kerri has been great with our special needs adult son. She likes to take him out and about and she makes sure he gets exercise every day. She's been punctual and flexible. Highly recommend!"

Jane C.

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Brandi J.


Saint Louis, MO

$27-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Flexible Schedule

I love working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around. I am responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. With me, your children will have fun playing and learning. I have experience and am comfortable with newborns to young teens.
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Brandi was amazing with my 3 kiddos! They always raved about how much fun they had with her. Brandi was always on time, and so easy to communicate with. Any family is lucky to have Brandi! "

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience dog and cat sitting. I've always had dogs of mine own, I've also had birds and reptiles.
Destiny can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Wonderful pet sitter. Excellent communication skills and super friendly. Ensured our sweet kitty's would be well taken care of, and they were. Followed all our directions. Would hire again!"

Hannah S.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Amy K.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was great, and my kids just lover her!"

Julia C.

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Kelly O.


Arnold, MO

$11-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Kelly! And I LOVE animals! Along with growing up with dogs and cats my whole live, I have have pet sat for 4 different families on a consistent basis for the past 5 years I've been located in Springfield. 3 out of the 4 of these families either have elderly dogs or dogs with a behavior or physical illness! I am...
Kelly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, dog training, boarding, pet walking & more
5.0
"She does a fantastic job and truly cares about the animals as if they were her own. She's taken care of our pets many times - they love her as much as us!"

Sherri F.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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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Rebecca H.


Arnold, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband and I moved for his career to Missouri from Washington in November. I have worked in preschools for over 10 years, with children ages 1-12. Currently I work at a daycare in University City as a full time toddler teacher, I love seeing my little ones grow and feel honored that I get to guide them and laugh with them...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Rebecca recently jumped in when we needed a babysitter on short notice. Our kids, ages 8, 6 & 1 were immediately enamored with her. She has been the closest thing I have found to a mommy stunt double: creative, upbeat and 100% dependable."

Donna A.

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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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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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Emilie C.


Waterloo, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am looking to be a part time caregiver while taking online college classes for Early Childhood Education for the next 2 and a half years. I've always loved working with kids. I recently had a part time babysitting job that lasted about 3 years but that family moved to Florida so here I am! I have done VBS multiple times where...
Emilie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"She babysat my son from when he was just born to almost 3. She has spent weekends while we have gone out of town with both my children, even my type 1 diabetic child. She's amazing!! Trust her with my kids anytime! Highly recommended and if we were still in PA She...

Sarah C.

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Nevza D.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Caretaker And Housekeeper!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience in childcare and housekeep and am a mother of three grown children of my own! I have a high standard for excellence and take my responsibilities seriously! I place value on kindness, patience, trustworthiness, and respect. I hope you will choose me to provide you exceptional services in taking care...
Nevza can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Nevza became part of my family. We love her. My son is crazy about her. She is hardworking, dependable and a baby expert, plus a bonus grandma. Everything she does, she puts her whole heart into it. I trust her with my eyes closed."

Cris H.

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Lillie N.


Arnold, MO

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With CPR Training, Pet Expertise, And Reliable Transportation

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! I'm excited to introduce myself as a versatile and dependable caregiver available on Care. com. My multifaceted background ensures that your loved ones are in safe and caring hands. With certifications in both adult and child CPR, safety is at the forefront of my caregiving approach. I bring peace of mind...
Lillie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Lillie has watched my son (and our dog who loves her) for the past few months. She arrives early. She responds to texts promptly and overall she has great communication skills. She has become our go-to sitter and has given this single mom the breaks she has been...

Kathryn B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, IL

Kennedee A.

5.0

Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!

- Mick S.

Kerri T.

5.0

Kerri has been great with our special needs adult son. She likes to take him out and about and she makes sure he gets exercise every day. She's been punctual and flexible. Highly recommend!

- Jane C.

Brandi J.

5.0

Brandi was amazing with my 3 kiddos! They always raved about how much fun they had with her. Brandi was always on time, and so easy to communicate with. Any family is lucky to have Brandi!

- Care member

Destiny H.

5.0

Wonderful pet sitter. Excellent communication skills and super friendly. Ensured our sweet kitty's would be well taken care of, and they were. Followed all our directions. Would hire again!

- Hannah S.

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.

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