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Gwen K.
Bethalto, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am 1 of 8 children. I have grown up constantly surrounded by children. I have 3 younger siblings and although most of us are now adults I now have many nieces and nephews who I spend time with quite frequently.
Gwen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Courtney H.
Bethalto, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a nurturing caregiver with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with creativity and a friendly nature, allows me to connect with kids on a deeper level. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about...
Hi I'm Sarah :) I've been watching and taking care of babies and kids for years, I have worked at a couple daycares but since I had my youngest a couple years ago, I chose to stay home with him as long as I could. I have a 13 yr old son, a 7 yr old daughter and a 2-year-old son, I also have 1 small dog, 2 cats all very friendly....
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zakiya and I'm 25 years old. I've been caring for children since I took a babysitting course through a local hospital in my hometown while in grade school. I have a background in music and dance and have experience with coaching children. I have a passion for teaching and currently doing all that I can to gain as much...
Zakiya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Very helpful on short notice. Did great with my almost 1 yr old son and 4 yr old daughter. Would recommend to others. Thanks for the help!"
Taylor F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, and thank you for checking out my bio! I'm Britni, and I've been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with watching all ages of kids. I've had experience with children that have disabilities/medical conditions/assisted in therapies as needed. I can do meal preparation, have transportation, can clean, and am...
Britni can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Britni was always slightly early when we needed her for our children and informative about anything during the day. Her communication was perfect for our family as we have 3 children all with different needs and she always kept us working parents in the loop while...
Sandy G.
Tori G.
Edwardsville, IL
$12-18/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Maddison C.
Alton, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Maddison! I am 26 years old and a mom to a little boy named Maverick. I have been caring for children of all ages since high school and it is truly a passion of mine. I love to do crafts & learning activities with the kids . I'm reliable, hardworking and trust worthy and would treat any child in my care as my own.
Maddison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie was absolutely wonderful with our daughter! Very attentive and nurturing. She is the kind of person my daughter gets excited to see even though mama and daddy are leaving which as a parent is the best feeling! Maddie makes sure they stay busy playing,...
Madison C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Autumn. I've worked with all the age groups there throughout the past 10 years. I am a foster parent soon legal guardian of 4 amazing humans ages 3, 9, 10 & 11.
My passion is guiding children, watching them build resilience and empathy for the world, and developing a sense of wonder as the take the lead.
I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Autumn is an amazing sitter. My son loves her. She loves kids and they love her. She takes time and interacts with lots of crafts, games and inspires creativity. I highly recommend her. "
Lisa Z.
Hi!
My name is Marisa and I am a junior Psychology major at SIUE. I would love the opportunity to assist you and your family!
I'd describe my personality as responsible, caring and easy-going.
I like working with kids because I find it very rewarding. I love assisting kids throughout their day and watching them learn and...
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Hello! I am a certified teacher who graduated from SIUE with an Elementary Education degree. I am a reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Katelyn and I am a secondary education major with the subject to teach history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I am originally from St. Louis. I started working with kids when I was 16 and I got my first job at a summer day camp. I worked with ages 5-12, and continued every summer until I was 19. I...
Keirstin M.
Wood River, IL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Very Enterjectic 25 Year Old Who's A Firm Believer That Children Learn Through Play.
volunteered at a daycare and preschool while in high school getting my CDA. I was a live-in nanny for 6 months before I started working in a daycare. I have worked there for 6 years, but im looking for something more.
Keirstin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello, my name is Hannah! I am a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville majoring in Social Work. I am looking for a part-time babysitting job this semester! I have been babysitting regularly since I was about 13 years old. Last summer, I was a nanny and I absolutely loved it! I have previously worked as a...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Beth H.
Edwardsville, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caring Grandma And Teacher Offering Love, Learning And Safety
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Your child(ren) will be safe with me. With 35 years of experience as a mother (including twins!) and three years as a substitute teacher, I am mindful of hazards and quick to redirect children to safety. Kids in my care learn, develop confidence, and have fun!
After a career in marketing and communications, I am doing what I...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I love being around children as well as pets. I am currently studying early childhood education at Lindenwood University. I am currently working as a substitute teacher within the Orchard Farm School District in St. Charles, Missouri and will be student teaching there next Fall!
I started working with kids when I was in middle...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hi! I am an Elementary Education major looking for a summer job! I currently work at St. Boniface preschool in Edwardsville as a teacher's aide and love it! Before this job, I worked at a St. Francis daycare where I was the assistant teacher in the infant room (aged 6 weeks-12 months) and then was the lead teacher in the toddler...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Amanda V.
Edwardsville, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello families!
First, and most importantly, I'm a momma of two beautiful children: an 11-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter. On top of that, I've been working in centers with children of multiple ages for about 12 years now and have currently been working at Head Start teaching preschool for 3 years.
I have my Associates...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Addison B.
Edwardsville, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Addie , and I am currently a senior at Edwardsville High School with plenty of babysitting experience! I'm also CPR certified, so you can feel confident your little ones are in safe hands. Whether you need a date night, help with after-school care, or just a few hours of free time, I'm here to help! I am...
Hi, I'm Kiera! I'm a fun sitter who loves crafts, playing outside, and keeping kids happy and safe. I have 8 years of experience in childcare, including being an after school and summer camp counselor, as well as a full-time nanny to three children, 50 hours a week. I'm CPR certified and I can help with light housekeeping and...
Kiera can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as energetic, productive, fun
I like working with kids because they have imaginative minds, and are creative. They are also fun to be around due to their creativity and energy.
One thing you should know about me is I am currently dual enrolled in high school and college. I am also top of my...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bethalto, IL
Zakiya H.
4.0
Very helpful on short notice. Did great with my almost 1 yr old son and 4 yr old daughter. Would recommend to others. Thanks for the help!
- Taylor F.
Britni W.
5.0
Britni was always slightly early when we needed her for our children and informative about anything during the day. Her communication was perfect for our family as we have 3 children all with different needs and she always kept us working parents in the loop while away. She was even willing to watch...
- Sandy G.
Tori G.
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.
Maddison C.
5.0
Maddie was absolutely wonderful with our daughter! Very attentive and nurturing. She is the kind of person my daughter gets excited to see even though mama and daddy are leaving which as a parent is the best feeling! Maddie makes sure they stay busy playing, snacking, and enjoying their day...
- Madison C.
Autumn R.
5.0
Autumn is the best nanny I've had, hands down. She watched my daughter from the ages of 2 to 5 whenever we visited Beaver Creek, CO or Vail. She worked at the Beaver Creek ski resort daycare and would watch my daughter during the day then we would hire her separately to watch my daughter in the...
- Holly C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bethalto, IL:
How can I find a Bethalto babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Bethalto, IL?
The average rate for Bethalto, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.33 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 Bethalto, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bethalto, 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.