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60 babysitters are listed in Alton, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Alton, IL
Karly P.
Collinsville, IL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am an Illinois native. Recently moved to Saint Louis after living in FL panhandle for a little over a year. I was working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at a pediatrics outpatient clinic. I am looking for some extra money while I transition back to life in the midwest and also while obtaining my state therapy...
5.0
"Karly is incredibly sweet and flexible with my children. She outwardly cares for them and takes their safety seriously in driving them to school in the mornings. She isn't deterred by a sick child or being asked to run a side errand, instead, she is always eager...
Amy P.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Schuyler and I am junior in college majoring in Social Work. I am also CPR certified. I also have a AA degree as well. I would describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible. I like working with kids because I had a great babysitter as a kid, and they really made an impact on my life. I hope to be that...
Schuyler can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sky is fantastic. He’s punctual, easy going, friendly, polite, and our kids love him. Our kids love him so much that they asked if he could stay longer so they could keep playing with him. We will gladly have him back any time and the kids are excited to see him...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**Experienced Nanny with Medical Expertise**
Experienced healthcare professional transitioning to childcare. Nine years of diverse expertise with newborns to 10-year-olds. Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, and English. Creates nurturing environments, prepares nutritious meals. Holds a valid driver's license, owns a vehicle....
Yana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Yana engaged the kids in activities indoors and outdoors. The kids loved her. Yana is fun and teaches the kids new things, even a language lesson. Awesome person and personality. We would definitely recommend her to others. She provided a much needed day of...
Chuck D.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keyonna is very dependable, creative, and excellent with children and families. I highly recommend her."
Desiree S.
Emma K.
Saint Charles, MO
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Emma . I Am Looking For Weekend Babysitting Opportunities! Feel Free To Reply!
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Emma is absolutely amazing! This was our second time leaving our 18-month old with a sitter and Emma put us at such ease. She was flexible with our changing schedule and showed up on time. Emma was super empathetic as our daughter had her 18-month shots and was a...
Steve C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I have my elementary education degree from Illinois State University. I have a huge heart for children of all ages and would love to help you and your family take care of your kids. I have experience with all ages from 15 months through teen years. I babysit for a few different families on occasion in my...
Nataley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I wish I needed two nannies so that I could hire Nataley back to take care of our kids again! Nataley took care of our kids full-time last summer when they were three years old and one year old. She's one of the sweetest, most caring, patient and fun people I know....
Mary W.
Mya S.
Edwardsville, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Reliable College Student Looking To Make Your Life A Little Easier
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive, patient, caring law student with availability allowing for a more occasional or as-needed schedule. I played a major role in raising my younger sibling, so I did a lot of the childcare in my house through all of middle and high school. I have some experience tutoring as well (both my sibling and other kiddos)....
Mya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Mya is a great sitter. She is responsible, punctual and safety-conscious. She responds quickly to messages and my 12 year old really likes hanging out with her. Highly recommend!"
Jessica K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Jariah. I am a part-time college student and was also recently released from duty in the United States Army. I have worked in the childcare industry for almost five years now. My mother is a licensed daycare provider and I worked for her. However, now that I am a young adult I am looking to branch out. Kids...
Jariah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
Andrea D.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaya was thoughtful, organized and friendly! "
Care member
4.4
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hola, my name is J'honna. I am 25 years old with six years of professional preschool experience. I began to pursue the child care career due to my natural nurturing care off children. I have a nice amount experience along with many certifications.
Jhonna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was very helpful and followed instructions about how my child likes to be cared for. I would highly recommend hiring her!"
Johanna N.
Tori G.
Edwardsville, IL
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(6)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tori is the best thing that has happened to our family. She has been watching my 5-year-old since he was probably 1 and our daughter who is 4 since she was an infant. She is amazing, always can call her last minute and she will be there. LOVES the kids as if they...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are very pleased with Aidryann and recommend her emphatically. She displays uncommon maturity and focus. Her initiative and decision-making with children is excellent at all points."
Gerald W.
5.0
(4)
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is extremely kind and always tries her best to fulfill any duties."
Rachael G.
Ann C.
Florissant, MO
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Monique has been wonderful with our 3 kids, she watched them all summer last year, during school breaks and any other time that we needed her. She is very reliable and great at finding activities for them to do and will even bring supplies for these. If we...
Care member
Kamaria W.
Madison, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
10+ Years Experience, Biology Major/ Art Minor, Learning And Fun All In One!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 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 volunteered at a home daycare, children's after school reading program, and teaching coding for children. I always treat children with love. I believe in not only watching children, but helping to instill the...
Kamaria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"If I wasn't starting family child care, I would definitely keep her. She's very punctual, a great teacher and the kids liked her!!!"
Devon T.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"
Care member
Kathryn L.
Saint Charles, MO
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kate, I am looking to help out families on the weekend, evenings, and overnights. I have experience being a nanny and occasional babysitter. Please let know if I can help out your family, I would love to hear from you!
Sincerely, Kate
5.0
"Kate is a wonderful sitter! She recently watched my two kiddos, both under the age of 3, and they instantly took to her warm and inviting personality! Kate is a great communicator, very personable, took amazing care of my children, and even cleaned and tidied up....
Care member
Alexandria P.
Florissant, MO
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
College Student That's Also An Occasional Sitter With Any Age And Or Needs.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Paige C.
Hazelwood, MO
$12-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Usually Connect With Kids Fast And Believe That Adventure Sparks Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for most of my life: working in nursery at my church, doing VBS, being a camp Counselor for the city of Hazelwood and a rock climbing camp at Climb So Ill, and I also lead a 6th grade girls small group! I am currently in college and am getting a degree in psychology, with a focus in child development! I...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My baby felt safe and comfortable from the first day. Paige is so friendly and warm. I highly recommend her."
Shoshana K.
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
Karly P.
5.0
Karly is incredibly sweet and flexible with my children. She outwardly cares for them and takes their safety seriously in driving them to school in the mornings. She isn't deterred by a sick child or being asked to run a side errand, instead, she is always eager to help. She is professional and...
- Amy P.
Schuyler P.
5.0
Sky is fantastic. He’s punctual, easy going, friendly, polite, and our kids love him. Our kids love him so much that they asked if he could stay longer so they could keep playing with him. We will gladly have him back any time and the kids are excited to see him again. Our daughter’s praise is, “He...
- Care member
Yana K.
5.0
My child had fun with her and we are really happy with the care Yana provided!
- Jun L.
Keyonna J.
5.0
Keyonna is very dependable, creative, and excellent with children and families. I highly recommend her.
- Desiree S.
Emma K.
5.0
Emma is absolutely amazing! This was our second time leaving our 18-month old with a sitter and Emma put us at such ease. She was flexible with our changing schedule and showed up on time. Emma was super empathetic as our daughter had her 18-month shots and was a bit fussy and it didn't phase Emma...
- Steve C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Alton, IL:
How can I find a Alton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Alton, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 9 babysitters in Alton, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Alton, IL?
The average rate for Alton, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.78 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Alton, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Alton, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Alton, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Alton, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.