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60 babysitters are listed in Elsah, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Elsah, IL

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Kaya E.


Elsah, IL

$18-24/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I am the oldest child to 2 little brothers (6 and 12). I love animals and going on adventures! I was a camp counselor for 2 years at an overnight camp where I cultivated my skills as a leader, educator, team player, communicator, public speaker, and creative problem-solver by leading cabin of 11-14 children, specifically,...
Kaya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Kaya for most of her life. She is kind, compassionate, reliable, responsible, loyal, honest, hard working, creative, fun and mature. I am the Director at Camp Newfound, a sleep away summer camp for children. Kaya has been a counselor at Camp Newfound,...

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Rhonda M.


Godfrey, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, Mother Looking For Children To Babysit

4.4

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have four children of my own. The last two I adopted are the most important things in the world to me. I did foster care for about 5 years before we adopted. I cared for all kinds of different types of children with different needs, a lot of them were special needs children. We enjoyed taking care of all the children we had...
Rhonda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rhonda is the best child care provider EVER!! She has been caring for our daughter for over a year now and we when had our last girl we NEVER considered anyone else. We are an Air Force family and we are so grateful to have "Grandma" Rhonda!! Yes, she has pets but...

Beth S.

I have 5 adopted siblings that vary in ages from 2 to 12 that I have taken care of and watched over the years for their parents. I enjoy being around children very much! I love pets and get along with them very well! I worked for a cleaning service for 5 years and am happy to do house work and do it well. I enjoy cooking,...
Nyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I have been babysitting kids ranging from newborn to 10 since I was 11 and work well with others. I have patience and am very creative when it comes to keeping kids engaged.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alyssa P.


Saint Peters, MO

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I just graduated from college and looking to babysit during the summer. My degree is in music education and I have my teaching certification. I have years of experience with kids at all ages, as well as experience teaching in elementary schools. My life's passion is to teach students music, but I ultimately just love...
5.0
"We were so nervous leaving our 8 month old with someone who wasn't family, but Alyssa turned out to be incredible! She eased our worries by keeping us updated the entire time we were out. She was flexible with her time and helped us out on several last minute...

Davon D.

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Paige C.


Hazelwood, MO

$12-20/hr3 yrs exp

I Usually Connect With Kids Fast And Believe That Adventure Sparks Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids for most of my life: working in nursery at my church, doing VBS, being a camp Counselor for the city of Hazelwood and a rock climbing camp at Climb So Ill, and I also lead a 6th grade girls small group! I am currently in college and am getting a degree in psychology, with a focus in child development! I...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My baby felt safe and comfortable from the first day. Paige is so friendly and warm. I highly recommend her."

Shoshana K.

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Nataley G.


Saint Charles, MO

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving, Responsible Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families! I have my elementary education degree from Illinois State University. I have a huge heart for children of all ages and would love to help you and your family take care of your kids. I have experience with all ages from 15 months through teen years. I babysit for a few different families on occasion in my...
Nataley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nataley cared for F., our 10 month old, this summer (June - August 2020) and was wonderful with him! She followed all our care instructions and was very communicative about his activities and behavior throughout the day. We loved to hear her read him books, teach...

Ryan H.

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Zainab T.


Saint Charles, MO

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Zainab. As a current student pursuing a degree in Public Health and aspiring to work in Pediatrics, I bring a deep commitment to children's well-being and development. I love working with children because of their boundless energy, genuine curiosity, and the joy they bring to every interaction. My experience...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"My kids love her, she's the best"

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Yana K.


Florissant, MO

$23-24/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

**Experienced Nanny with Medical Expertise** Experienced healthcare professional transitioning to childcare. Nine years of diverse expertise with newborns to 10-year-olds. Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, and English. Creates nurturing environments, prepares nutritious meals. Holds a valid driver's license, owns a vehicle....
Yana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Yana engaged the kids in activities indoors and outdoors. The kids loved her. Yana is fun and teaches the kids new things, even a language lesson. Awesome person and personality. We would definitely recommend her to others. She provided a much needed day of...

Chuck D.

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Mei P.


Saint Peters, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have over 20 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have also taken some college classes on Early Childhood education.
Mei can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mei (Miss Debbie as my kids know her) was our primary childcare provider for years and even now as my kids are older, we still use her when we need someone. She is warm, loving, kind, and intuitive. Leaving your kids in someone else's care can be overwhelming, but...

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Schuyler P.


Florissant, MO

$17-18/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Schuyler and I am junior in college majoring in Social Work. I am also CPR certified. I also have a AA degree as well. I would describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible. I like working with kids because I had a great babysitter as a kid, and they really made an impact on my life. I hope to be that...
Schuyler can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Schuyler is currently helping me out with transportation and keeping my 13 year old son occupied for the summer. He has been helping me for almost 2 months now. My son LOVES hanging out with Schuyler and they've been able to go do some fun activities. It makes me...

Kristen B.

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Jhonna S.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-20/hr9 yrs exp

Greetings

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hola, my name is J'honna. I am 25 years old with six years of professional preschool experience. I began to pursue the child care career due to my natural nurturing care off children. I have a nice amount experience along with many certifications.
Jhonna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jhonna was fantastic with our little boy. He has his difficult days as he's on the spectrum but he was always sad to see her go and told us about all the fun they had during the day. 10/10 would absolutely rehire."

Brad G.

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Kathryn L.


Saint Charles, MO

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kate, I am looking to help out families on the weekend, evenings, and overnights. I have experience being a nanny and occasional babysitter. Please let know if I can help out your family, I would love to hear from you! Sincerely, Kate
5.0
"Kate is a wonderful sitter! She recently watched my two kiddos, both under the age of 3, and they instantly took to her warm and inviting personality! Kate is a great communicator, very personable, took amazing care of my children, and even cleaned and tidied up....

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Keyonna J.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Summer Employment Hello, I'm an educator with 12 years of experience. I worked at a care center for nine years and I currently work as a preschool teacher. Throughout the years, I have babysat several of my students and their siblings. Nothing makes me happier than running into someone who I used to babysit and remembering...
Keyonna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Keyonna is very dependable, creative, and excellent with children and families. I highly recommend her."

Desiree S.

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Alex M.


Saint Charles, MO

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Evenings/Weekend Hours

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi guys! I currently work at a local swim school for kiddos! I'm looking for a new position that can provide me a better schedule for my needs. Before this job I was a nanny for a wonderful family I met through Care for 2. 5 years! Before that, I was a paraprofessional, working with a child while he attended school. I have...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alex worked as my regular nanny for 2 and a half years for my two young kids. She is absolutely amazing. Every day, she'd show up with a grounded energetic attitude, and would leave the house in better shape than when she arrived. The kids absolutely loved her...

Liz H.

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Alexandria P.


Florissant, MO

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

College Student That's Also An Occasional Sitter With Any Age And Or Needs.

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a first time mom to a 1-year-old baby girl! I was a full time server at Cracker Barrel and also cleaned houses independently prior to my maternity leave. I've also nannied for the past 7 years for multiple families with different needs of service and availability. I've been a stay at home mom since having my little...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Geri R.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Teacher And Caretaker

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a Bilingual English as a Second Language Teacher in the Ritenour School District. I graduated Washington University in St. Louis in 2019 with a degree in Elementary Teacher Education, and Webster University in 2022 with a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. I speak fluent Spanish and English. I am an...
Geri can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Geri not only was so bubbly and polite during interview and her quick responses back helped greatly. When she came to babysit my daughter loved her. She sent me photos and updates throughout the day to reassure me things were going great at home. Highly...

Francesca P.

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Melissa D.


Maryland Heights, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Melissa-part Time Childcare, Housework Or Pet Needs!

I absolutely love kids and pets and I have been a Middle School PE teacher for the past 9 years. I would love to hang with children of any age, help with housework, watch pets or run errands. I have a 2-year-old that I will need to bring with me, but he is sweet and loves to play with animals and kids. Please reach out if you...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa is one of the best individuals I've ever worked with. She is always on time, gives 110% and always has a smile on her face. She loves kids with a passion and will be a great addition to any family."

Sam D.

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Mary P.


Saint Charles, MO

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience caring for children from ages 0-10.
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Christine is a loving person who wants to do a good job for who ever is hiring her. She has watched my grand daughter for 3 years at my house and our dog when we travel. She is very trustworthy."

Nancy P.

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Shelby M.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I love working and interacting with children of all ages! During the school year I work at a preschool with children ages 2-5 but I also babysit kids up to age 10. I've been babysitting and working with children ever since I could drive and I'm currently going to school to become an art therapist for children. I love pets,...
5.0
"Shelby was our nanny over the summer- she is amazing! She was always on time and very dependable. Great communication skills. She provided great structure and consistency for the kids. We will be using Shelby again for sure!"

Molly Z.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elsah, IL

Kaya E.

5.0

I've known Kaya for most of her life. She is kind, compassionate, reliable, responsible, loyal, honest, hard working, creative, fun and mature. I am the Director at Camp Newfound, a sleep away summer camp for children. Kaya has been a counselor at Camp Newfound, taking care of children ages 6-...

- Care member

Rhonda M.

5.0

The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you.

- Care member

Alyssa P.

5.0

We were so nervous leaving our 8 month old with someone who wasn't family, but Alyssa turned out to be incredible! She eased our worries by keeping us updated the entire time we were out. She was flexible with her time and helped us out on several last minute occasions. She had patients and cared...

- Davon D.

Paige C.

5.0

My baby felt safe and comfortable from the first day. Paige is so friendly and warm. I highly recommend her.

- Shoshana K.

Nataley G.

5.0

Nataley cared for F., our 10 month old, this summer (June - August 2020) and was wonderful with him! She followed all our care instructions and was very communicative about his activities and behavior throughout the day. We loved to hear her read him books, teach him how to safely move around our...

- Ryan H.

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