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60 babysitters are listed in Columbia, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Columbia, IL

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Kennedee A.


Columbia, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

3.7

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 13 years old and I am now 26. I have experience with children from newborn- 15 years old, also have experience with special needs children. I have no problem doing extra activities for your family and children. I also have worked with elderly for the past 6 years. I love to care for...
Kennedee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!"

Mick S.

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Christina W.


Columbia, IL

$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Christina and I am a freshman at KU this year! I have nannied/babysat for various families for the past 4 years. I have my own vehicle in Lawrence and I am able to assist with most any needs your family may have! I'd love to connect with you!
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Renata C.


Columbia, IL

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I take pride in providing reliable childcare for families. With over a year of experience, I'm fully equipped to care for up to three children of all ages. My calm and friendly demeanor helps create a positive environment for kids to thrive. When it comes to...
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Elizabeth K.


Saint Louis, MO

$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Currently Looking For Afternoons 2-4x/week, Have Some Flexibility For Mornings And Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm a 25-year-old teacher turned nanny(: I have an undergraduate degree in Social Work, a Masters degree in Special Education, and hold a Teaching Certification in Missouri. I taught grades K-2 special education reading and math. I've been nannying and babysitting for a little over 2 years since I left...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Danyelle H.


Saint Louis, MO

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Outgoing Babysitter!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Danyelle! I'm a fun, outgoing person and I love taking care of others and helping them out. My schedule is open I'm available to sit for date nights and weekends or just on occasion for families. I do have my own reliable transportation to get to and from each job. I also have a list of references I can supply upon...
Danyelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Danyelle watched our 2 year-old during the day, taking her to the park, feeding her lunch and putting her down for nap time. She was on-time, super helpful and kind, very sweet, and responsible. I would hire her again and recommend her to anyone!"

Erin M.

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Mary S.


Arnold, MO

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Organized And Educational Care Giver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I love kids, and a passion of mine is helping them grow into creative, kind, responsible individuals eager to explore the world. I do my best to work educational games into everyday fun, so we are always learning as we play. For over 10 years, I have worked with many families as a nanny, in a daycare, church nursery, teaching,...
Mary can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was very impressed with Mary from the interview asking what the needs of my family are; to Mary arriving early for her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She interacted with my daughter the entire time that she was with her with picture art,...

Denice M.

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Enisa T.


Arnold, MO

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As the eldest among a brood of four siblings, I have garnered more than 15 years of hands-on experience in providing childcare services for children spanning from infants to teenagers. Coming from a large family, I have been entrusted with numerous responsibilities including meal preparation, household upkeep, and the provision...
Enisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Enisa cared for my 2 year old and 4 year old for 8 months. She was always punctual and reliable. Additionally, Enisa was very positive, calm, and patient with my high maintenance children. Lastly, she was excellent with communication."

Jessica W.

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Nicole T.


Arnold, MO

$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Kid At Heart Looking To Help You With Your Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids, of all ages, in one way or another for most of my life. I like working with kids because I feel I am still a kid a heart, and honestly feel most comfortable when around kids. I love watching them learn new things and knowing that I got to be a part of their success. I spent over 5 years working...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is a gem! She was my toddler’s daycare teacher for a year and quickly became our favorite babysitter when our baby girl joined the family! My little boy looked forward to his days spent with Nicole and continues to talk about her even when she is not around....

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Cassie C.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Dedicated And Experienced Childcare Provider!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cassie and I am 32 years old. I've been married for a 8 years and have a 6, 5 and 3-year-old. I currently am an assistant director at a parents day out facility during the school year. During the summer I am looking to watch a child for extra income and to help a family out that may need it. With my education and past...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter absolutely loves when miss Cassie gets to watch her, she's left very big shoes to fill for anyone else who watches her. Cassie is very personal and attentive. She doesn't just set your child in front of a TV, she's on the floor playing with toys,...

Daphne K.

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Dominique P.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! First I would like to say thank you for considering me as your helping hand for your little love(s). I simply love helping and I love children. I have experience working at a daycare with children ranging from ages 0 to 11. As well as many baby sitting and nanny opportunities. I also have children of my own, so I have tons...
Dominique can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Dominique is amazing! As a parent, she's so easy to work with: she has great communication, she's very professional, and picks up on any instructions quickly. With children she's nurturing and playful. She's a joy to work with."

Allison I.

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Tiffani E.


Saint Louis, MO

$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With 8+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A nurturing, reliable nanny with over 8 years of experience caring for children from newborns to age 10. I'm CPR & First Aid certified, have 12 Early Childhood Education units, and will be completing my Bachelor's in Communications through Arizona State University Online in Fall 2025. Over the years, I've worked in preschools,...
Tiffani can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Caring, dependable and reliable nanny over the past 8+ months and our kids love her! Sad to see her move but our loss is another family's gain. Tiffani is great at keeping the kids active and doing creative stuff as well as helping with stuff around the house....

Michelle L.

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Courtney W.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I'm fun-loving, easygoing, and I like to make life as enjoyable as possible. I believe that you can make anything fun if you do it the right way! I love traveling, being outdoors, and staying active. My ultimate dream is to travel around the world, building Christian sports camps for children to learn sports in a safe and...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Courtney is amazing! I've known her for years. We went to church together and our parents are friends as well as my mother worked with her parents at our church. She is awesome with kids of all ages and she is always good with my kids and they think the world of...

Krista F.

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Lauren S.


Saint Louis, MO

$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to supporting families and providing a reliable care option for their little ones. With four years of experience in caring for children of all ages, I have developed a patient and calm approach that puts children at ease. My friendly and approachable nature allows...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Lauren has watched our boys many many times since they were a newborn and 1 year old, to even today that they are 2 and 3.; I'm especially thankful she'll be helping us with our soon to be third :) She is extremely engaging with the boys, very responsive via...

Olivia M.

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Stephanie H.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a nanny for a 2 and 4yr old, and have been in child care almost 11 years. In the childcare center I've primarily worked with 6weeks to 2-year-olds. I have watched children ranging in ages from infants up to 12-year-old. I have a background check done yearly with my job and can give a copy upon request. I am also...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Our son loved Steph and she was always on time and dependable. She did crafts and did sensory okay with him. She also made sure to get him outdoors as often as possible. While I was at work she would make sure to send me videos and photos throughout the day!"

Ashley N.

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Wendy M.


Millstadt, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated on the Dean's List at SIUE earning a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Art and an Illinois teaching certificate. During my time in college, I also raised three amazing children of my own. Since graduating, I have been a substitute teacher in various local schools teaching grades K-8...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Wendy is a very nice person. We feel lucky to find her as our babysitter. She is responsible, reliable and always trying to improve what she does. Our son loves her and like to play with her. She has lots of ideas to play while teach kids. She often offers more...

Lihui S.

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Abbragale B.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby, I am 22 years old, graduated from Rockhurst Univeristy in May 2023 and am a licensed EMT! I have vast experience providing respite care for 1-21-year-olds with disabilities in an individual and group setting. My primary background is in intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum...
Abbragale can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
""Perfect" is an understatement. I cannot overemphasize how much my three-year-old not diagnosed but probably autistic son loved Abbragale. We'd hire her full-time if we could. -"

Katherine S.

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Isabel C.


Arnold, MO

$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

About Me

I am great with kids, and looking for a nannying position this summer before I head back to school. I would describe my personality as compassionate, gentle, and caring. I have always loved working with kids and always want to leave a positive impact on children's lives. I'm looking for a job that I can help families in need...
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Miranda S.


Waterloo, IL

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have worked in several child care facilities, including the Early childhood center at University. Most recently, I was a lead teacher in a preschool classroom with a Family for 3 years. I have babysat for many families. I have a Bachelor's degree. I thoroughly enjoy working with children and families.
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Billie B.


Saint Louis, MO

$14-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous roles as a babysitter have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to support more families by providing reliable childcare. My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my creativity and...
Billie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erin C.


Waterloo, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom And Preschool Teacher Available For Fill In Care.

I am a mom of 3 kids, ages 17, 14 and 11. I am currently working on a Psychology degree with a concentration in child and Adolescence development. I have experience with my own children as well as an in home child care provider, preschool teacher and special education paraprofessional.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, IL

Kennedee A.

5.0

Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!

- Mick S.

Danyelle H.

5.0

Danyelle watched our 2 year-old during the day, taking her to the park, feeding her lunch and putting her down for nap time. She was on-time, super helpful and kind, very sweet, and responsible. I would hire her again and recommend her to anyone!

- Erin M.

Mary S.

5.0

I was very impressed with Mary from the interview asking what the needs of my family are; to Mary arriving early for her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She interacted with my daughter the entire time that she was with her with picture art, balloon toss, and more. My daughter...

- Denice M.

Enisa T.

5.0

Enisa cared for my 2 year old and 4 year old for 8 months. She was always punctual and reliable. Additionally, Enisa was very positive, calm, and patient with my high maintenance children. Lastly, she was excellent with communication.

- Jessica W.

Nicole T.

5.0

Nicole provided child care for my 2yr old and newborn. She has a very calm and friendly demeanor. She is very engaging and my kids warmed up to her quickly.

- Bao T.

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