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Hello!
My name is Melanie. I am passionate about children and their education! My passion comes from the growth children achieve, the fun they have, and the joy that overcomes them over the simplest of things!
I am currently a substitute teacher for several school districts in MO.
Aside from in classroom substitute...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Hello! I'm Roxana, Im currently attending SIUE for Early Childhood Education and Im planning on becoming a Preschool Teacher after I graduate! As a aunt who loved babysitting her newphew, I love working with kids because you build strong bonds that will stay with you forever. I have experience creating fun activities for...
Taylor L.
East Saint Louis, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have experience with children of every age and gender, as well as, experience taking care of children with disabilities. From October 2019- February 2022 I worked at Center for Autism and Related Disorders as a behavioral therapist, administrator and an operations manager. . I am an animal lover, love helping with homework,...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Cheryl F.
East Saint Louis, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for relatives & friends' children since I was 12. As an adult I have worked for social service agencies in camp settings & youth program coordination. Also, I have provided substitute assistance at 2 home daycares. My skill set is very diverse to include some education assistance and culinary preparation. I enjoy...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Irene J.
East Saint Louis, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with five years of experience who has a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives. I'm creative, friendly, and playful, which helps me create a fun and nurturing environment for the children in my care. I have a strong background in early childhood education and am always looking for new...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jessica F.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
28 Year Old, Energetic, Creative Teacher Looking For A Nanny Or Babysitting Gig.
5.0
(6)
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I nannied full-time for four summers.
I have experience taking care of kids from newborn to 17.
I have experience with multiples as well.
I'm fun, creative, and like to be active! I am a very hands-on babysitter/nanny. I genuinely like getting to know the kids I babysit,...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is incredible! I would definitely hire her again as well as recommend to any of my friends! She is trustworthy, dependable, fun, energetic and just fantastic with all ages of kids!"
Ashley C.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
Andrea D.
Kelsey B.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an audiology graduate student at WashU, specializing in pediatrics, and would love to find a nanny job while in school. Currently, I am available for date nights, weekends, and some weekday mornings. I look forward to hearing from you!
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kelsey as our sitter this summer and she spent a lot of time with our kids! She was reliable, hands on, played games, took them to the pool and truly enjoyed being with them! We were sad to see her go back to college!"
Edita H.
Alexis L.
Fairview Heights, IL
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello !!! My name is Alexis and I am very interested in this position ! I can't explain to you how much I adore children! Currently I am a 2-year-old teacher at a center right now but I want to be a nanny ! I have been working in a daycare since 2015! Ranging infants to preschool ! I seriously love every moment! I also have been...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Chanel W.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
MA Elementary Education Certification Special Education K-12
5.0
(1)
I have always been around children, I have watched after my nephew and other family members who range from newborn to 13 years old. I was also on staff at my church in the nursery and kids' church. When I was in college I was an employee within that job, I watched over several children, which included preparing meals, helping...
Chanel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She has been a great part of our nanny team and we are sad to see her go but wish her luck. If she is ever back in KC, we would love to have her back."
Katie F.
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
(4)
Hired by 3 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest of three by 14 years, I am very adept at caring for multiple children at a time. I am also from a family of several multiple births and I am the go to car taker. Being a child at heart, I am very comfortable with playing with children and entertaining them in ways that are both appropriate and exciting. I am a...
Allegra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allegra is wonderful. She has a sunny disposition that my 9YO daughter loves. She also provides excellent help with homework and studying. Allegra is very organized and reliable. She helps us with household tasks in addition to caring for our daughter. I highly...
Becky N.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! are you looking for a part-time caregiver, babysitter, or simply someone to keep the children entertained? look no further! I am familiar with caring for children ranging from infant to 16 years of age. I truly enjoy caring for children and learning about their individual personalities. I have to admit I am a bit of a...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is very good with kids. Great personality, and dependable."
Roberto H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 wonderful daughters, of ages 18 and 9 years. I graduated with a degree in elementary education in my country, Peru. As a child I loved to pretend to be a teacher, and take care of babies. My family always told me that I was so patient. In Peru, I worked as an elementary teacher for 3 years. After moving to the United...
Katia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Katia is the best sitter we have had hands down. She is very easy to work with and fantastic with our kids. Always prepared with ideas for activities but super flexible in terms of play. They love it when she comes over which makes leaving a lot easier. She being...
Natalia S.
Lexi B.
Collinsville, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 25 years old and have many years of experience with childcare. I am happy to help with transportation, schooling, slight household cleaning, cooking, and planning fun activities for children. I am looking for a family who needs about 40 hours of help a week - negotiable depending on pay. I personally grew up with an...
Lexi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Lexi was our babysitter for a little over 8 months. She had no problem doing anything that we needed for my son. My son is very high energy, and has behavioral issues, and she handled everything from daily medication, making lunches, and taking him to and from...
Stasia K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of a 14yr old boy. I love spending time with children of all ages. I enjoy making sensory tables, crafts and having fun! Happy to help with any chores you may have around the house, loving on pets and tucking the little ones into bed as you go out and have some fun.
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Casey has been working with us for a year now and it's like she's part of the family. I have two rambunctious boys (6 and 8) and two dogs (one small and one medium). She's always on time and never lest us down. So very thankful we found her!"
Megan S.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I'm Kylee, I'm 23 years old, I live in Swansea with my husband, 2 dogs, and this month we welcomed our rainbow baby to the family.
I can help you with your kids.
Kylee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Kylee is an amazing caretaker across the board. Her cleanliness and attention to detail is immaculate and her compassion for children and animals is comforting and heartwarming. You will be in good hands using Kylee for any of the above services, she is punctual,...
Bailey S.
Nadia F.
Saint Louis, MO
$12/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Stay at home mom with nothing but extra time to do what I enjoy the most, nurture! Every since I can remember, I've always loved babies/kids. I am looking to start my own care service but in the meantime, I'm sitting out of home with my 3-year-old toddler boy who really enjoys company. I'm a perfect for the job because I...
Nadia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"My son always leaves Nadia's so happy! He really enjoys his playtime every week."
Matt T.
5.0
(1)
Experience:
- I babysat for a family of 3 girls (ages 3, 5 and 7) for about 7 years.
- I also tutored 7th grade math and English for a year.
- I nannied for children ages 12 and 15 for about 2 years. I drove them to and from school & extracurricular activities. I also did overnights when their parents went out of the...
Sidney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mom of 2 teenage boys. During the school year, I teach at Belleville West & I live in Swansea, IL. I taught middle school for 5 years before joining BW. As my kids get older my summers & weekends are opening up. Since I am currently certified to teach in both Missouri & Illinois I have a background check in both...
Allison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Allison and her family helped me part time during the summer of '21. Her home was always clean, she communicated well regarding the schedule. My son enjoyed going over there and long after the summer is over he still talks about going to Ms. Allison's. It allowed...
Svetlana M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in East Saint Louis, IL
Jessica F.
5.0
Jessica is the best!
My boys are older now and they still remember her.
- Alyssa M.
Jariah H.
5.0
I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy.
- Andrea D.
Kelsey B.
5.0
We hired Kelsey as our sitter this summer and she spent a lot of time with our kids! She was reliable, hands on, played games, took them to the pool and truly enjoyed being with them! We were sad to see her go back to college!
- Edita H.
Chanel W.
5.0
She has been a great part of our nanny team and we are sad to see her go but wish her luck. If she is ever back in KC, we would love to have her back.
- Katie F.
Kamaria W.
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.
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How much do babysitters charge in East Saint Louis, IL?
The average rate for East Saint Louis, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.60 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 East Saint Louis, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in East Saint Louis, 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.