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60 babysitters are listed in Alton, IL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Alton, IL

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Shelby M.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I love working and interacting with children of all ages! During the school year I work at a preschool with children ages 2-5 but I also babysit kids up to age 10. I've been babysitting and working with children ever since I could drive and I'm currently going to school to become an art therapist for children. I love pets,...
5.0
"Shelby was our nanny over the summer- she is amazing! She was always on time and very dependable. Great communication skills. She provided great structure and consistency for the kids. We will be using Shelby again for sure!"

Molly Z.

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Amanda K.


Saint Charles, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher By Day Babysitter By Night

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

This is my 24th year of teaching, 14 of those years was preschoolers with special needs, 7 years teaching kindergarten. I graduated from Lindenwood University with my Bachelors and UMSL with my Masters both in Early Childhood Special Education. I have 2 adult children and 2 puppies. I enjoy crafts, sewing, swimming, painting,...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda did a great job with our daughter! And our daughter loved her from the minute they met. She was able to do 2 days in a row which helped immensely. Amanda came prepared with lots of fun activities and she even took her shopping, which our daughter...

Cameron J.

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Lexi B.


Collinsville, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 25 years old and have many years of experience with childcare. I am happy to help with transportation, schooling, slight household cleaning, cooking, and planning fun activities for children. I am looking for a family who needs about 40 hours of help a week - negotiable depending on pay. I personally grew up with an...
Lexi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Lexi was an amazing person! She was always on time and very flexible with our schedule. She loves the kids that she watches and I fully trust her in all she does!"

Ramona J.

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Brittani R.


Glen Carbon, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Montessori Mom

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have just over 5 years experience in an accredited Montessori environment in Infant/Toddler, where I was the Directress of the Infant program before I relocated. I am currently working on my Montessori Certificate (AMI accredited) for Infant and Toddler (0-3). Before working in Montessori I babysat both in and out of home for...
Brittani can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brittani was our in-home caregiver for my infant and toddler boys for 18 months. She was also their certified Montessori head teacher (at an AMS fully accredited school). She is one of the most loving, patient and child-centered caregivers I know. I trusted her...

Niquole D.

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Keyonna J.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Keyonna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Keyonna is very dependable, creative, and excellent with children and families. I highly recommend her."

Desiree S.

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Madison W.


Florissant, MO

$18-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello, I'd love to help your little family :) I'd describe myself as funny, outgoing, and caring. I like working with kids because they are filled with so much joy. They can change the mood and fill the room with happiness with just one little laugh. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Madison was so sweet and patient with my baby! Very receptive to any feedback and always on time. I definitely recommend her!"

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Emma K.


Saint Charles, MO

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Emma . I Am Looking For Weekend Babysitting Opportunities! Feel Free To Reply!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma, I am 21 years old. I have worked as a full-time nanny and household manager for 5 years now with a few different families with children of various ages. Prior to that, I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old for family members, friends, and others opportunities I have found here on this app. I am...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Emma has great communication skills, was polite, and took great care of my daughter. I have already booked her to babysit again. I would highly recommend Emma as a sitter."

Alicia B.

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Emily M.


Saint Charles, MO

$24-32/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Emily! I love working with kids and have done so at a preschool! I have been a co-lead teacher in an infant classroom where I was responsible for the care and development of up to 8 infants aged 6 weeks to 1 year. I also have experience as an assistant teacher in a room with emerging toddlers aged 18-24...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily has worked with us for a few months and is a wonderful nanny to our 2 and 4 year old daughters! We have absolutely loved her gentle, patient approach, and she's always willing to jump in and go above and beyond. We would absolutely re-hire, and when she goes,...

Amanda B.

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Vanessa R.


Saint Charles, MO

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Vanessa! I have about 15 years of experience with children and 4 kids of my own 14, 13, 10, & 3 years old. I am available to babysit in your home or mine. My 3-year-old son would be tagging along if it is during the day and not in my home, however, after 5 I can come to your house. If you have any questions at all please...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Vanessa was GREAT! She came to our house, and stayed there with the boys playing on the playground and with all their toys. This was the first time I've ever had a sitter for my little guy, so I was nervous, but Vanessa is another mom of 4 which made me way more...

Katie J.

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Hannah S.


Saint Louis, MO

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Imaginative Nanny Seeking Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have my own sweet baby boy, who is just about to be 9 months old. I would love to find a family who wants their own little ones to have the experience of a playmate! I also have experience as a professional nanny for my wonderful nanny family in California, before we moved. I was with them for two years, and I watched their...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Hannah is awesome! She has watched my daughter countless times since she was 3 months old. She was very knowledgable of young babies and not afraid to just jump in. She kept my active daughter busy with different toys and books, as well as music. I have recommended...

Jean S.

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Kaya E.


Elsah, IL

$18-24/hr5 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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,...

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Tori G.


Edwardsville, IL

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

3.4

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting kids since I was around 11. I am very responsible and I have lots of patience and energy! I have babysat for families that have multiple younger children (including infants) as well as older kids. I have also babysat for families that have 5 kids.
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We called last minute and she was able to cover. She was good with the kids, stayed an extra two hours, and cleaned up!"

Eddie B.

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Aidryann L.


Collinsville, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have had many years of experience when it comes to caring for children. I am CPR Certified & have taken babysitting classes with the Red Cross. I have worked at daycares & kid camps. I would have reliable transportation & have meal preparation as well as house keeping skills. I am very trustworthy, reliable, fun, &...
Aidryann can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Aidryann is really great with our two boys. They always have fun with her and we know that they are being taken care of."

Meridith A.

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Dajha A.


Florissant, MO

$23/hr7 yrs exp

All About Me

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Dajha and I'm here to help. My degree is in Child and Family Development this means I have ample of information to make sure your children are meeting their milestones. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter and nanny. I enjoy cooking, baking, and creating fun crafts with the children. During the...
Dajha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dajha has watched my 2 year old daughter on several occasions. She is extremely professional and does a great job caring for my child. "

Shanara C.

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Ann C.


Florissant, MO

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children for the last 17 plus years and I enjoy it. I started working at a Children's Home as a child care provider, and did that for 5-6 years. Then I went to teach a class full of 2 and 3-year-olds. One day I would like to open my own day care for special needs children. These past two years I have...
Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ann is wonderful. She has watched our 2 children for us many times and we couldn’t be more satisfied with her. We have no worries when she’s there with them. She is an excellent communicator and always on time. Our children love playing with her. Our son has autism...

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Kamaria W.


Madison, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Experience, Biology Major/ Art Minor, Learning And Fun All In One!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was a child myself, volunteering at my church nursery for several years. I've helped out at a home daycare, volunteered at a children's after school reading program, and volunteered teaching coding for children (Black Girls Code). I always treat children with love. I believe in not only...
Kamaria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Kamaria is the most dependable, reliable babysitter I ever hired!!!! I hired her to watch my 3 year old daughter and they both have established an unbreakable bond! My daughter loves her! She interacts very well with kids and makes the job look so easy. She is...

Stephanie L.

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Faith G.


Florissant, MO

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

My 3 E's: Empathy, Education, And Enjoyment

Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"

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Mackayla K.


Florissant, MO

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Loving & Welcoming Sitter

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"MacKayla is great with kids and pets. She's my go-to person for both! Very responsible and bubbly personality."

Kristi M.

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Alexandria P.


Florissant, MO

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

College Student That's Also An Occasional Sitter With Any Age And Or Needs.

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a first time mom to a 1-year-old baby girl! I was a full time server at Cracker Barrel and also cleaned houses independently prior to my maternity leave. I've also nannied for the past 7 years for multiple families with different needs of service and availability. I've been a stay at home mom since having my little...
Alexandria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kristina S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr7 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kristina and I'm a 21-year-old junior in college. I am pretty open Friday- Monday and am not a morning person but am willing to babysit late into the night. I have a bunch of little cousins that I have been babysitting 1-5 at a time since I was 12. I have not babysat a kid under two but am open to it with some...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alton, IL

Shelby M.

5.0

Shelby was our nanny over the summer- she is amazing! She was always on time and very dependable. Great communication skills. She provided great structure and consistency for the kids. We will be using Shelby again for sure!

- Molly Z.

Amanda K.

5.0

Great babysitter! She did an excellent job with our newborn twins last few weeks. And bonus, does work around the house when the babies slept.

- Adam O.

Lexi B.

5.0

Lexi was an amazing person! She was always on time and very flexible with our schedule. She loves the kids that she watches and I fully trust her in all she does!

- Ramona J.

Brittani R.

5.0

Brittani was so patient with my daughter who struggled to control herself. She was a light in a tantrum and a truly loving, kind soul.

- Allison H.

Keyonna J.

5.0

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

- Desiree S.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Alton, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.