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Babysitters in Makanda, IL

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Michael R.


Makanda, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking for Full Time Employment Performing Any and All of the Tasks Listed on This Website.

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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a licensed Child Welfare Worker. I have spent 30+ years providing youth and family therapy to people during difficult times in their family development. I have worked on a supervisory level for 25 years and managed several staff and programs for kids and adults in a...
Michael can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma S.


Carbondale, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Emma, a student at Southern Illinois University, and I'm looking for a nanny position or babysitting hours. I work well with kids of all ages and levels of ability. I am confident in the kitchen and great at working with any dietary restrictions. I'm not the type of person who will give a child an electronic and let...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma was fantastic with our kids and she brought her love of music and art into our home. We can't thank her enough for her time with us!"

Kevin B.

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Katrina J.


Carbondale, IL

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a sitter for young children for quite awhile. Taking care of smaller children from the age ranges 3 - 12 years. I really enjoy playing with toys, doing crafts, watching movies, and even making some meals with the children.
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katrina was always on time or early. Very responsive to any messages, which made planning and arranging childcare so much easier! We enjoyed her sense of humor and honesty. And she always had a few ideas to keep our little one engaged and entertained! We'd hire...

Molly S.

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Courtney B.


Carbondale, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part/Full Time College Student Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am really interested in caring for your family! I graduated from DePauw University in 2021 with a BA in Sociology. I am now in grad school working on my MA/Phd in Sociology at Southern Illinois University. My past experience includes working at a summer camp for 6 years. I helped kids with homework, ran activities for...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for young minds, and I've dedicated the past year to providing reliable childcare for families. My patient and friendly nature, coupled with my creativity and imagination, helps me connect with children and make learning enjoyable. I believe in open and consistent communication with...
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Caitlin O.


Carbondale, IL

$39/hr3 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Babysitter Available!

I am currently a retail manager. I babysit on the weekends and absolutely love children. I have experience with children of all ages. I'm very active and a fun person to be around!
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jenny M.


Carbondale, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Artistic And Fun Nanny

I have about 4 years experience in child care both as a babysitter and as a preschool teacher. I love children and I enjoy taking care of them. The last family I worked with was wonderful and can give a good reference for me. I'm very artistic and love singing songs and doing crafts with kids, as well as playing make-believe...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Miki T.


Carbondale, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as positive , kind and responsible. I like working with kids because they are creative and fun. I started working with kids when I was in Japan in 2004. In my spare time, I like to spend with family and friends and to listen to music and to go shopping. One thing you should know about me is...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Kylee M.


Carbondale, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter!

I've grown up babysitting as well as assisting my parent with my 5 younger siblings, I can babysit on a set schedule or message me for a once in a while night out! Excited to hear from you.
Kylee can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Cassidy B.


Carbondale, IL

$15-17/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Caregiver

Hi, my name is Cass, I been babysitting back when I was a teenager. When I babysit, I believe that it always could be fun by board games and creative crafts. I will be attending Lewis university for grad school! I am looking for a summer nanny gig in the lockport IL area! I am super new to this app so bare with me please.
Cassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Eden R.


Carbondale, IL

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Would Love To Work With You And Your Children!! :))

I have always loved children of any ages! My friends and families would describe be as a very bubbly, joyful person who is loving and full of light. I love working with children and doing activities with them like sports, crafts, and even helping them with their homework. If there is ever a problem I will communicate about it as...
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Morgan D.


Carbondale, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Morgan . I am currently in nursing school at SIU and I am looking for a nanny job over the summer. I'm an outgoing, loving, and hardworking individual with a passion for caring for children. I have 5 years of experience working with children of various ages, from infants to teenagers, and I enjoy creating a...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kiyohnna L.


Carbondale, IL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kiyohnna I'm 25 years old I've been babysitting for 5+ years I love working with children and being around children all while helping them reach new milestones in their learning skills. I love pets, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. I enjoy mealtime, playtime, and story time. I'm very responsible, reliable,...
Kiyohnna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katlyn F.


Carbondale, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with education in Early childhood development. A lifetime of experience Caring for children dating back age 12. I'm safe, energetic and really enjoy working with children, I can also help with household tasks and cooking for you busy families!
Katlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Adriana C.


Carbondale, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part to Full-Time Caregiver Available

I am Adriana, a compassionate and organized professional with a strong background in working with children and young adults. My experience includes teaching life skills to students with learning differences as a Student Life Instructor at Brehm Preparatory School and guiding youth in engaging activities as a Youth Development...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with seven years of experience, my passion for fostering children's growth and development drives me to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for your precious ones. Naturally patient, creative, and friendly, I believe in open communication with parents, ensuring that I follow their preferred methods to...
Britney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was impressed with Britney from our initial interview alone. She has wonderful warm energy and loves what she does. Britney was wonderful with my kids as well, they enjoyed very much. You can tell she interacts with them and builds a relationship. I will most...

Merci G.

Kimberly C.


Carbondale, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom, Teacher, Tutor, Nanny

Middle School Teacher and Mom of three children who are growing up much too fast! Babysitting experience since age 12, and certified teacher with coaching experience as well. I love working with and caring for children.
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Bobbi A.


Zeigler, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicate, Experienced, Compassionate, Fun Loving, Teacher, Tutor, Mother And Nanny.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Empty-nester, mother of two boys, grandmother to two precious baby girls, certified teacher with 10 years experience teaching second through eighth grade students. I have spent my last 7 years as a full-time nanny to two little girls, from infancy to seven years. I am currently in the process of relocating to Florida. My career...
Bobbi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bobbi is a great person! She is funny, down to earth, and great with kids. She gets right down there and plays with them and anything else like they are her own. I know she would do a great job for anyone interested :)"

Taylor K.

I raised my own daughter, who is now 23 and has graduated from college. I have also had several children in my home while they were in transition or in a difficult home situation. I was a youth leader for 12 years including a puppet and clown team and a Team Kid Director. I love children and love being close to my parents.
Babe can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I haven't worked with Babe but I certainly know her work ethic and she is extremely dedicated and hard working. She is extremely kind and caring. She always looks very nice and presentable. Anybody that would have her as an employee would be happy with her because...

Robin M.

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Brittney C.


Marion, IL

$25-50/hr15 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for helping children grow and thrive, and my 20 years of experience as a childcare provider have allowed me to turn this passion into my profession. I've been fortunate to work with a variety of age groups, from infants to preteens, and I have a deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental...
Brittney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Makanda, IL

Emma S.

5.0

Emma was fantastic with our kids and she brought her love of music and art into our home. We can't thank her enough for her time with us!

- Kevin B.

Katrina J.

5.0

Katrina was always on time or early. Very responsive to any messages, which made planning and arranging childcare so much easier! We enjoyed her sense of humor and honesty. And she always had a few ideas to keep our little one engaged and entertained! We'd hire her again.

- Molly S.

Britney B.

5.0

I was impressed with Britney from our initial interview alone. She has wonderful warm energy and loves what she does. Britney was wonderful with my kids as well, they enjoyed very much. You can tell she interacts with them and builds a relationship. I will most definitely be using her for my family...

- Merci G.

Bobbi A.

5.0

1 in a million! Hired as our nanny in Jan 2018 to care for our 14 week daughter and now over 6 years later she’s still with us and caring for our now 6yo and her sister 22 months. We are so sad to see her relocate. You will not have to worry if your children are in her care. She is highly...

- Care member

Babe H.

5.0

I haven't worked with Babe but I certainly know her work ethic and she is extremely dedicated and hard working. She is extremely kind and caring. She always looks very nice and presentable. Anybody that would have her as an employee would be happy with her because she would be a good asset to the...

- Robin M.

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