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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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Alize G.


Saint Louis, MO

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm A Very Energetic, Dependable Hard Worker

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting kids for 5+years and I have 2 of my own children. I have my own vehicle and license and fully insured. I recommend being able to take children on walks/ trails just being active and other fun activities puzzles , music, books, art painting, crafts etc. I understand life gets busy especially with children,...
Alize can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alize was great with our dog! She provides care at her home. She has a huge fenced in yard with no other pets. She is flexible with time and dates. She is sweet and took great care of my dog. The perfect option for someone that doesn't want a stranger in their home...

Jessica H.

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Faith G.


Florissant, MO

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

My 3 E's: Empathy, Education, And Enjoyment

Hello! My name is Faith. I have 4 years of experience serving at church with 3-5-year-olds. I also took 3 years worth of early childhood education courses and have worked in preschool and elementary classrooms. I grew up in a big family (6 siblings) with two brothers who have down syndrome, so I am mildly familiar with special...
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!"

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Mary Catherine B.


Saint Charles, MO

$14-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Nanny In Lake Saint Louis

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

***Currently full with some availability on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays. Open to evening/weekend babysitting as well.*** Hello! My husband and I live in Saint Charles with our 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. I'm looking to provide childcare in a safe, family environment! I'm very excited to be able to give each child...
Mary Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Catherine has taken care of our children for almost 3.5 years. She has cared for our daughter since she was one, as well as our son from the time he was 7 weeks old. She is a caring, conscientious, and nurturing care taker for both our children. Knowing our...

Carey K.

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Aronica T.


Saint Charles, MO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time/part-time

I love playing and singing with the kids that I care for!! I have been watching and caring for kids since I was 16 years old. In high school I took care of twins till they were 1 years old. and the after high school I became a live in nanny and my responsibility there was to care for the three kids and help kids with school work...
Aronica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aronica has a great relationship with my kids and they are always so excited to see her!!"

Mary G.

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Emilija S.


Saint Peters, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emilija and I absolutely love caring for children! I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Middle School Math endorsement from North Central College. This is my fourth year teaching, and I currently teach middle school math. I have worked with a variety of families ranging from one child to four as...
Emilija can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emilija has been wonderful with our 4 year old. He is very high energy but her patience is boundless and he just adores her. She is always on time, sweet nature and works very hard to keep him engaged in activities that help him develop yet have fun at the same...

Lisa W.

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Zakiya H.


Alton, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Zakiya H- A Great Reliable And Responsible Sitter/nanny!

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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Carly C.


Saint Peters, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am a current 2nd Grade teacher in School District, certified grades 1-6. I have a clean background, a reliable vehicle, current car insurance, smoke/drug free, and my CPR certification is UTD. I am comfortable with pets. (We have hypoallergenic dogs.) I have 20+ years of babysitting and nannying experience of all ages....
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carly was fantastic! She was on time, communicative from the start, and our kids loved her! We’d highly recommend!"

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Dajha A.


Florissant, MO

$23/hr7 yrs exp

All About Me

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Dajha and I'm here to help. My degree is in Child and Family Development this means I have ample of information to make sure your children are meeting their milestones. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter and nanny. I enjoy cooking, baking, and creating fun crafts with the children. During the...
Dajha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dajha has watched my 2 year old daughter on several occasions. She is extremely professional and does a great job caring for my child. "

Shanara C.

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Rameen T.


Saint Charles, MO

$23-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Rameen T.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rameen T. and I offer professional babysitting services tailored to ensure your child's well-being and happiness. With experience, guiding preschool to first-grade children, and tutoring at Kumon, I've developed a deep understanding of child development and a passion for nurturing creativity and learning. Growing up...
Rameen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was great and fun. My son asked when she's coming back the second she walked out the door. They played games and went to the pool. She's super caring and attentive. Definitely recommend her. "

Melissa H.

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Emma K.


Saint Charles, MO

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Emma . I Am Looking For Weekend Babysitting Opportunities! Feel Free To Reply!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma, I am 21 years old. I have worked as a full-time nanny and household manager for 5 years now with a few different families with children of various ages. Prior to that, I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old for family members, friends, and others opportunities I have found here on this app. I am...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emma is absolutely amazing! This was our second time leaving our 18-month old with a sitter and Emma put us at such ease. She was flexible with our changing schedule and showed up on time. Emma was super empathetic as our daughter had her 18-month shots and was a...

Steve C.

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Autumn R.


Alton, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

PT In-Home Sitter

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

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I’d give more than 5 stars if I could! Autumn is very caring, knowledgeable and passionate with children of many ages. She truly cares about their wellbeing and is very transparent with you on your child’s milestones and updates on their day. I’ve had the pleasure...

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Britni W.


Dorsey, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Well-Rounded Sitter/Nanny

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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Keirstin M.


Wood River, IL

$18-25/hr6 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Keirstin is a compassionate caring person who always puts the needs of the children first. She makes everyday with the kiddos fun."

Karen D.

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Ann C.


Florissant, MO

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children for the last 17 plus years and I enjoy it. I started working at a Children's Home as a child care provider, and did that for 5-6 years. Then I went to teach a class full of 2 and 3-year-olds. One day I would like to open my own day care for special needs children. These past two years I have...
Ann can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ann is wonderful. She has watched our 2 children for us many times and we couldn’t be more satisfied with her. We have no worries when she’s there with them. She is an excellent communicator and always on time. Our children love playing with her. Our son has autism...

Care member

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Lindsay S.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! With over 10 years of childcare experience, I have cared for children from infancy through 11 years old. I have a BA in psychology and focused on child development with minors in education and art. I have four nephews under the age of 10 whom I adore. I love children and will care for yours as if they were family. I am...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsay is such an amazing person. My children love her. she is very punctual and dependable. She is so good with kids and knows exactly what to do. I absolutely love her and I recommend her for anything. "

Amanda M.

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Bonnie C.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took...

Niki R.

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Taylor M.


Saint Ann, MO

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

As a childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. I wholeheartedly believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Rachel B.


Saint Peters, MO

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Regular Babysitter/Part-time Nanny

I have been a babysitter for 8 years for children of all ages. After overcoming the hard parts of babysitting (sick children, multitasking, calming disputes), I am now looking forward to starting nannying! I have helped raise my 3 youngest siblings and taught them through preschool, so I have extensive experience with newborns...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Gianna G.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny

Hi All! I'm Gianna and I am a student and retired athlete at Missouri Baptist University finishing up my final class online, I am also newly engaged. I have recently been thinking about getting back to my roots and nannying until I figure out what I want to do long-term upon graduating college. I have 4+ years of experience...
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Trinica G.


Saint Louis, MO

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

As a nurturing individual with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my positive experiences in babysitting and my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. My calm and patient demeanor creates a serene environment for...
Trinica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elsah, IL

Alize G.

5.0

Alize was great with our dog! She provides care at her home. She has a huge fenced in yard with no other pets. She is flexible with time and dates. She is sweet and took great care of my dog. The perfect option for someone that doesn't want a stranger in their home or hates the idea of a boarding...

- Jessica H.

Faith G.

5.0

Faith is Awesome worker she is patient and understanding....work very well with my daughter... AMAZING PERSON!!!!

- Care member

Mary Catherine B.

5.0

Mary Catherine has taken care of our children for almost 3.5 years. She has cared for our daughter since she was one, as well as our son from the time he was 7 weeks old. She is a caring, conscientious, and nurturing care taker for both our children. Knowing our children are in the care of...

- Carey K.

Aronica T.

5.0

Aronica is great with kids!! They get so excited to see her! She is very patient, caring, friendly and responsible! She definitely one your kids will want to come back!

- Care member

Emilija S.

5.0

Emilija has been wonderful with our 4 year old. He is very high energy but her patience is boundless and he just adores her. She is always on time, sweet nature and works very hard to keep him engaged in activities that help him develop yet have fun at the same time. Thanks so much Emilija! :)

- Lisa W.

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