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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and thanks for making it this far to my page! I have 4+ years of healthcare experience; that being said I'm always washing my hands to stay germ free :) Growing up I always babysat for families around me along with running my step-moms child care business with her. I started young and spent every day after school and my...
Mackayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"MacKayla is great with kids and pets. She's my go-to person for both! Very responsible and bubbly personality."
Kristi M.
Sidney S.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sidney! I currently work as a Registered Medical Assistant I was an Assistant Teacher at a Montessori preschool for almost 4 years. Children never cease to amaze me from the detailed stories they tell to how in depth their imaginary play gets. I love working with kids and being able to help them learn is something...
Sidney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sidney arrived on time and was very attentive to our kids and was willing to do the kids baths and bedtime routine with no problem. The kids enjoyed her and we will be hiring her again. "
Ashanti B.
Marcella G.
Fairview Heights, IL
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been babysitting/ nanny for 13+ years now. I am a non-smoker and have my own reliable transportation. I have experience with children from newborn- 13 years old. Including but limited to sensory disorders, speech delay, ADHD and Autism children. And I feel comfortable with watching up to 7 children at a time. I...
Marcella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marcella watches our twin boys aged 15 months. She is always engaging with them and they enjoy her company. She is always calm and bubbly to be around."
Desiree L.
Kaya E.
Elsah, IL
$18-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am the oldest child to 2 little brothers (6 and 12). I love animals and going on adventures! I was a camp counselor for 2 years at an overnight camp where I cultivated my skills as a leader, educator, team player, communicator, public speaker, and creative problem-solver by leading cabin of 11-14 children, specifically,...
Kaya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Kaya for most of her life. She is kind, compassionate, reliable, responsible, loyal, honest, hard working, creative, fun and mature. I am the Director at Camp Newfound, a sleep away summer camp for children. Kaya has been a counselor at Camp Newfound,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a family who needs a nanny for date night sits. I am a college graduate from Saint Louis University as of May 2023. I have been babysitting for 8 years now. I've had experience with caring for kids of all ages. I can cook and clean up after your kids. I like to keep the kids engaged with crafts and outside...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylee was great with our 1 year old daughter! She is patient and kind. She was great with our dog too and helping with small tasks around the house."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kimberly and a college graduate from Lindenwood University. I have worked with little children all my life, since I was able to babysit. I worked at a daycare in Chesterfield called Chesterfield Academy for about 2 years. This is one of the best day cares I've ever seen and I've gained a lot of training due to...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kimberly worked for our family as a full-time nanny for three months prior to moving to Denver. She did a fantastic job caring for our 4 year old and 1.5 year old boys. She engaged them in games, crafts, imaginative play and outdoors play. She also took them on...
Christine N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ashley. I am a senior nutrition and dietetics student on the pre-med track at Saint Louis University. I have recently been hired by a family in Clayton for after school needs in the spring, and am working part-time for several other families. I wish I could help you out, but my schedule is really starting to...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is an amazing babysitter. She is very patient, caring and interactive with my boys. She truly enjoys working with kids and it shows."
Beth G.
Kaitlen C.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-32/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Looking to start immediately!
I watched two boys ages three and five over the summer they just started school, so I'm looking for a new part time job!
I am willing to work 3-4 days a week.
I have my own car and am willing to do drop offs/pick ups.
I have 4 years of experience with kids between the ages of 1-15.
Thank you!
Kaitlen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlen was a great employee for my partner and I while she worked for us. We live in St. Louis, but I travel to Jefferson City for work at least three days a week in the spring months and my partner works full time as well. Our child is now in school, but loved...
Johnathan H.
Aarika S.
Saint Louis, MO
$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Do You Need A Full time/ Part time/ Date Night/ Last Minute Nanny?
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I recently relocated to Fairveiw Heights, IL from Ohio. I have an awesome 8-year-old nephew that I now have custody of. I volunteer at a history museum in the children's department. I also attended college for child education/child psychology/fine art at University. When I was 12 years old I started my own babysitting service. I...
Aarika can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aarika was wonderful to interview. Plus my kids liked her instantly upon meeting her and she had my baby to sleep in minutes. It is obvious that Aarika is a natural around children! We ended up hiring a family friend but wouldn't have hesitated to hire Aarika to...
Katie G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
(I am currently not available!) Hello, I'm Joely! With over eight years of experience, I've seen my fair share of tantrums, laughter, and everything in between. I have over 1000 hours of volunteer experience in childhood education at the Cincinnati Zoo where I was a leader in the education department, specialized in working with...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She took very good care of my 7 month old son"
Judy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a full-time student at Washington University studying Sociology. I started working in childcare at 16 as a volunteer teaching assistant at a preschool. Since then, I've worked at the YMCA and as a daycare teacher for ages 6 weeks-12 years, and I currently do freelance babysitting :). In my free time, I love to play video...
Samiya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Samiya was excellent with our son, and so sweet! He said he had an excellent time with her and requested her again - and we personally felt that she was very safe and responsible. Highly recommended!"
Matthew M.
I have 3 plus years of experienced with kids ages 2-11. I worked at a daycare all through out high school. I loved watching all those kids grow and learn new things to prepare them for after preschool. Me and my coworker were the school age teachers in the summer time. I loved planning fun activities for the kids to do in the...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi!
My name is Gracey, I am 19 years old and I am currently a sophomore at Saint Louis University. I have 5 years of paid and unpaid babysitting experience. I started as a nanny for two 5-year-old twins and a 10-year-old boy, full-time in the summer. I then was an after school nanny, throughout high school. I now babysit almost...
Gracey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Karli. I am excited to work for you. I have a passion for child care. I am willing to help with other chores around the house and taking children to after school activities. I am bilingual (English/Spanish).
Karli can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hello!
My name is Melanie. I am passionate about children and their education! My passion comes from the growth children achieve, the fun they have, and the joy that overcomes them over the simplest of things!
I am currently a substitute teacher for several school districts in MO.
Aside from in classroom substitute...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Chelsea.
I've been babysitting for over 10 years and throughout this time I've worked closely with 6 families. I've watched children ranging from 6 months to 15 years old.
I enjoy a wide variety of activities, which include walking, hiking, playing sports, reading, listening to music, etc. I'm a kid at...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Latoya J.
Bridgeton, MO
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a passionate and experienced babysitter with over 10 years of childcare experience. I specialize in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. .
My approach is built on patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with children. I enjoy creating fun, educational activities that...
Latoya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Faith E.
Florissant, MO
$13-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked as a babysitter earlier in my life. After I started college I stopped babysitting. Recently I had my own daughter and I am trying to get back into baby sitting. Caring for children is a passion of mine. I'm in school to become a pediatric nurse.
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
I have babysat my whole life. Growing up, I had three brothers. During summers, I would babysit them and my little cousins. I did this from freshman year in high school till last summer. Last semester, I started watching for a 8-month-old during the week after classes were over and I also took the baby to daycare every morning....
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amy D.
Saint Charles, MO
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm in my last year of my Doctorate of Audiology from Missouri State University. I just moved back to STL in may and I'm doing an internship in Kirkwood, Mo. I'm looking for families to babysit for to make some extra income outside of my 9-5. I have a lot of experience with kiddos as I test their hearing everyday! I babysat...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood River, IL
Mackayla K.
5.0
MacKayla is great with kids and pets. She's my go-to person for both! Very responsible and bubbly personality.
- Kristi M.
Sidney S.
5.0
Sidney arrived on time and was very attentive to our kids and was willing to do the kids baths and bedtime routine with no problem. The kids enjoyed her and we will be hiring her again.
- Ashanti B.
Marcella G.
5.0
Marcella watches our twin boys aged 15 months. She is always engaging with them and they enjoy her company. She is always calm and bubbly to be around.
- Desiree L.
Kaya E.
5.0
I've known Kaya for most of her life. She is kind, compassionate, reliable, responsible, loyal, honest, hard working, creative, fun and mature. I am the Director at Camp Newfound, a sleep away summer camp for children. Kaya has been a counselor at Camp Newfound, taking care of children ages 6-...
- Care member
Kaylee G.
5.0
Kaylee was great with our 1 year old daughter! She is patient and kind. She was great with our dog too and helping with small tasks around the house.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Wood River, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Wood River, IL?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wood River, IL to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Wood River, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Wood River, IL is $18.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Wood River, IL?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Wood River, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Wood River, IL to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Wood River, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Wood River, IL?
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