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Tabitha H.
Benton, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Willing To Work As Long As It Does Not Interfere With My School Schedule
It can be scary entrusting another person with your loved one so I am always willing to meet you and or the family members I will be caring for before I start providing care. I am an animal lover so I have no problem with them being around when I am working. I have babysat children and infants for most of my life. The ages I...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Babe H.
Carterville, IL
$17/hr
5.0
(2)
I raised my own daughter, who is now 23 and has graduated from college. I have also had several children in my home while they were in transition or in a difficult home situation. I was a youth leader for 12 years including a puppet and clown team and a Team Kid Director. I love children and love being close to my parents.
Babe can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I haven't worked with Babe but I certainly know her work ethic and she is extremely dedicated and hard working. She is extremely kind and caring. She always looks very nice and presentable. Anybody that would have her as an employee would be happy with her because...
Robin M.
Brittany J.
Thompsonville, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Brittany. I Have Had Many Jobs But I'm Passionate About Nannying.
I started babysitting when I was a teenager and was a nanny until I got married and moved to the "country" with my husband. It has been an adventure for me having chickens, a garden and property. I have had a few different jobs since moving. I have tutored, taken care of seniors, and worked at an insurance office. But none have...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am looking for a baby sitting job on my off days of work, Thursdays and Fridays. I'm 23 years old, married, no children, with a house and a huge backyard along with swing sets and sand boxes, everything to keep small kids happy! I absolutely love babies and kids and can't wait to baby sit for you!
Lori can also help with: Carpooling
I have a bachelor of science degree from SIU Edwardsville in early childhood education and an endorsement in English as a Second language from Greenville University. I worked as a PreK teacher at Unity Point Elementary for 7+ years. Before that I worked with infants at Little Treasures in Carterville. I have tons of experience...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been involved in childcare for about 7 or 8 years now. I am a mom of one with another on the way. I offer childcare services from my home. It is a clean, smoke and pet free home and is also baby proofed. A tour is always given to my clients prior to scheduling. I would describe myself as energetic,...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I live in Carterville with my husband and our handsome husky named Tilikum. I work full-time at John A. Logan College. Although I do not have any children, I've spent many years babysitting for neighbors as well as nephews and nieces, of all ages. I am a Sunday school teacher in Carterville. I use to teach at a Montessori school...
Reba can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Savannah T.
Du Quoin, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider who's passionate about helping children learn, grow, and develop. My goal is to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families by providing reliable childcare.
With two years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm known for my patience and calm...
I have 35 years experience taking care of children, have worked in church nursery plus was a stay at home mom to my own children now the ages of 30, 27 and 24, and currently work with kids at my church. I've worked in Childcare settings for 6 years and I love children and love playing with them, doing activities with them and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Bobbi A.
Zeigler, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicate, Experienced, Compassionate, Fun Loving, Teacher, Tutor, Mother And Nanny.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Empty-nester, mother of two boys, grandmother to two precious baby girls, certified teacher with 10 years experience teaching second through eighth grade students. I have spent my last 7 years as a full-time nanny to two little girls, from infancy to seven years. I am currently in the process of relocating to Florida.
My career...
Bobbi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brittany C.
Thompsonville, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Brittany . I Have Been A Nanny For 14 Years.
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Hi! My name is Brittany . I just moved to this area. I have lived in the O'Fallon, IL area most of my life until I met my husband.
I have loved watching kiddos all of my life. I started babysitting with my older sister when I was 12 years old. I quickly realized that watching children grow and learn was something I was...
5.0
"Brittany was the absolute best caregiver we could have asked for. We have 2 boys, one was less than a year old and the other was two when she started watching them full time for us. She not only completely changed the disposition of my very high energy strong...
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Clara B.
Carterville, IL
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a college student going into English Education and I am looking for work with children of any age! I really am looking for child care experience since I am looking to work for a daycare center once I am 19! I may be young but I've always been told I have a magic touch with children and animal, and I believe this to be true....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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How can I find a Benton babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Benton, IL?
The average rate for Benton, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of February 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 Benton, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Benton, 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.