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Rachel B.


Buffalo, IL

$15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/nanny Available

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Hi! I'm Rachel. I have been married for 16 years and have three children ages 4, 14, and 19. I live just outside of Springfield. I have been working with children and teens since I've been a teen myself. I've been a youth leader and have actively volunteered in nursery/toddler ministry at churches since having my first child 20...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Josie P.


Mechanicsburg, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Josie! I have been working in childcare since I was 15 and I am almost 19 years old. I have worked with ages 0-12 and I have learned a lot about childcare over the years. I have a very warm and welcoming personality and I am a sucker for a good joke. I am a hard worker and I always get anything that I'm expected of done....
Skills:

CPR

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Sophia G.


Springfield, IL

$20-24/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sophia, I absolutely adore working with children and watching them experience all the learning they do throughout their years. I recently had my first baby in May 2022 and am looking to find a family that would be open to my little coming with. I nannied consistently for a few years and loved every minute of it, I...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Sophia for nearly 6 years now and have seen first hand her dedication to the families she's nannied for. She truly loves what she does and is hardworking!"

Jade H.

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Shylie G.


Springfield, IL

$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I've been caring for children for sometime now. I cared for four children on a weekly basis for 6 years starting when the kids were 3 months, 1. 5 years and 5 years old. I understand that parenting opinions differ, so I always try to understand how the parent would their child or children to be cared for so the child has...
Shylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tiffany G.


Springfield, IL

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Professional Sitter And Autism Friendly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Tiffany and I am Proficient in teaching in an Autistic environment tackling behavior and academic challenges. I plan to use my skills from the classroom to help reinforce rules in the home while focusing on building relationships with the child and the family. Although communication is the key to ensuring parents...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Tiffany has been a wonderful asset to our family. She has a wide breadth of knowledge around curriculum and working with children. She has made learning very fun for my 3 year old and we appreciate having her as part of our family."

Nichole G.

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Makenna R.


Rochester, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Job. Available When I Am Not In Class.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Makenna! :) I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter/teacher/tutor with 13+ years of childcare experience ages 1-14. I have 6+ years of teaching experience (all subjects) in grades K-6, specializing in teaching children how to read. My experience and background in education helps me keep kids engaged with fun, safe,...
Makenna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Makenna took care of my 10 year old daughter at the hotel during a recent work trip that I had in Chicago. She is such a sweet and caring person! Great communication, trusting, dependable. She is so nice! Highly recommended. My daughter loved the time they spent...

Janice R.

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Emma B.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Flexible Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a house hold as the oldest of 10, I have baby sat for my many cousins and siblings since around the age of 12. I teach private vocal lessons in the evenings on Wednesdays and Fridays, for around 3 year. I have worked at a summer camp as a counselor. I also do pet care, I have a cat as well as a dog and love animals...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Showed up on time was a great help to my 4 kids! She handled all care while we were out of town for our children ages 3-13. Kids love her!"

Pamela S.

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic, and confident; the type of person your staff, customers, and children can rely on and feel secure with. I have a Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education. While working as a Teacher/Educator I obtained the skills and knowledge of emerging curriculum to...
Quentora can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Worked well with our rambunctious 4 kids (all 5 and under)! Great babysitter!"

Daniel B.

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Tekira S.


Decatur, IL

$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for caring for children. Ever since my first babysitting job in college, I knew that I wanted to work with kids and make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love coming up with fun and educational activities to keep them engaged and entertained. I believe in clear...
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Alaynna B.


Springfield, IL

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello families I am 26 weeks pregnant and I'm trying to find a job with kids because personally I love kids , I babysit my 7-month-old niece on Fridays and I enjoy every minute-hour I spend with her , I've always been a mother at heart and I care for kids just like there my own. I like working with kids because I'm about to...
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Sinda B.


Springfield, IL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a PhD candidate in Springfield focusing in immunology. I have 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I have watched two little boys for date nights for seven years, as well as daily nannying for two kiddos (2 & 5) for a bit over two years. Additionally to watching little ones, I also tutor and spent this...
Sinda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Andee B.


Springfield, IL

$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. Throughout my two years of providing childcare, I've been fortunate to have positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. My creative and imaginative nature, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to...
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Ashley B.


Springfield, IL

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Ashley. My last nannying job of a little over two years ended back in January of 2024 and I am looking for part time work. As I am currently pregnant and due early April 2025 I am looking for single child homes, preferably helping with a baby, and I will only be able to work until about January 2025, but...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hope P.


Springfield, IL

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking for opportunities to help others out as well as play with little ones as I don't have any grand babies yet.
Hope can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hailee M.


Springfield, IL

$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, adventurous, and bubbly. :) I like working with kids because I connect with them very easily and have a lot of experience. I started working with kids when I was 13. In my spare time, I like to go for walks and paint, I also partake in baking.
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Alexa C.


Decatur, IL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I love to teach children new things, do crafts, explore hobbies, and create bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I am passionate about working with children. I would love to work with your family next!
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily L.


Springfield, IL

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello my name is Emily, I'm 18 years young I've been babysitting for about 2 years now ! I'm looking to babysit weekdays in the morning to mid afternoon (:
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Emily L.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been nannying for almost 5 years now and absolutely love it! I just left my nanny family of 3 years to start a new career and am looking for occasional babysitting on weekends, weeknights or overnight care. I have my own transportation and love all kinds of animals. I have plenty of references. Please let me...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Ashlee S.


Springfield, IL

$25-49/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children, driven by my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my hope to be a pediatric physical therapist someday. I'm patient, calm, and creative, with a friendly and approachable nature that puts children at ease. Ensuring open communication with parents is...
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Alexandria T.


Springfield, IL

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Holiday Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I used to attended a school in California that specializes in performing arts and teaching. I traveled the world teaching kids and young adults the importance of music. During this, we also teach self confidence, team work skills, how to treat other people, how to be confident, and many other self and life skills. We are never...
Alexandria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Buffalo, IL

Sophia G.

5.0

I've known Sophia for nearly 6 years now and have seen first hand her dedication to the families she's nannied for. She truly loves what she does and is hardworking!

- Jade H.

Tiffany G.

5.0

Tiffany has been a wonderful asset to our family. She has a wide breadth of knowledge around curriculum and working with children. She has made learning very fun for my 3 year old and we appreciate having her as part of our family.

- Nichole G.

Makenna R.

5.0

Makenna took care of my 10 year old daughter at the hotel during a recent work trip that I had in Chicago. She is such a sweet and caring person! Great communication, trusting, dependable. She is so nice! Highly recommended. My daughter loved the time they spent together. Thank you for everything,...

- Janice R.

Emma B.

5.0

Showed up on time was a great help to my 4 kids! She handled all care while we were out of town for our children ages 3-13. Kids love her!

- Pamela S.

Quentora D.

5.0

Worked well with our rambunctious 4 kids (all 5 and under)! Great babysitter!

- Daniel B.

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