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60 babysitters are listed in Maryville, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Maryville, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 for children as young as 2 months. I have also worked in a daycare type environment with children ages 6-weeks to 12-year-old.
I was a live in nanny for 2. 5 years.
I am a mom to a super happy 11-month-old boy! I'm happy to watch another child or two in your home, or mine!
Lindsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Working with Lindsey is great- she is dependable and flexible with her scheduling when given advance notice, which works great for our family's situation. Our 2 year old loves playing with her and she is the first sitter to get her to nap! Professional and...
Samantha G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have had many years of experience when it comes to caring for children. I am CPR Certified & have taken babysitting classes with the Red Cross. I have worked at daycares & kid camps. I would have reliable transportation & have meal preparation as well as house keeping skills. I am very trustworthy, reliable, fun, &...
Aidryann can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing. I trust her more than my own family. We love her!"
Dannielle W.
Stephanie R.
O Fallon, IL
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stephanie, I have worked with kids throughout my life. I have also been a DSP LEAD SUPERVISOR for 4 years . Direct Support Professional working with adults who have disabilities. I'm very reliable and I care about others. I'm 30 years old with 2 boys of my own
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with all age groups which has given me great confidence in caring for all children. Having superb experience with families in my past and the present makes me appreciate life as a caregiver even more. I am an experienced babysitter who genuinely enjoys being active with kids. I am energetic and creative in...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Gina has been amazing for our kids, and we all L.O.V.E. her. Our daughter was 2 and son 5 months when Gina began caring for them. Previously our children had only been cared for by family, and refused care by anyone else. They both took to Gina immediately, and...
Angela T.
Devin V.
Troy, IL
$22-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Devin and I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist. I enjoy arts and crafts, being active, and also love volunteering in my spare time! I am a very dependable person, who also is a great listener. I have worked in healthcare as 6 plus years. I love caring for others and helping in all facets! I have a dog, who...
Devin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Lexi was an amazing person! She was always on time and very flexible with our schedule. She loves the kids that she watches and I fully trust her in all she does!"
Ramona J.
Carlie L.
O Fallon, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm Carlie!
I have 9 years experience raising my own daughter- and 6 years with two. We just welcomed our third this past year. She's 8 months old now!
I am finishing up 10 years of active duty serving in the Will be going to school to study psychology.
I am willing and more than able to help with housework, meals, errands,...
Carlie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carlie was absolutely amazing with our baby girl and cared for her as if she was her own. She was very communicative and professional."
Ryan D.
Karly P.
Collinsville, IL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am an Illinois native. Recently moved to Saint Louis after living in FL panhandle for a little over a year. I was working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at a pediatrics outpatient clinic. I am looking for some extra money while I transition back to life in the midwest and also while obtaining my state therapy...
5.0
"Karly is incredibly sweet and flexible with my children. She outwardly cares for them and takes their safety seriously in driving them to school in the mornings. She isn't deterred by a sick child or being asked to run a side errand, instead, she is always eager...
Amy P.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I love having Jariah as my babysitter. She is very sweet and very full of energy."
Andrea D.
Tori G.
Edwardsville, IL
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting kids since I was around 11. I am very responsible and I have lots of patience and energy! I have babysat for families that have multiple younger children (including infants) as well as older kids. I have also babysat for families that have 5 kids.
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We called last minute and she was able to cover. She was good with the kids, stayed an extra two hours, and cleaned up!"
Eddie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of 4 children and have helped care for my younger siblings. I am often responsible for helping my youngest brother, a 2nd grader, with remote learning. I keep his day on schedule and oversee him to ensure he completes his daily assigned tasks.
Additionally, I have babysat a range of children from age 1 to 11 for...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Had to finally hire a new babysitter and Kara came through for us! She arrived early and the kids liked her! Will use her again for sure!"
Christopher O.
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, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Mya S.
Edwardsville, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Reliable College Student Looking To Make Your Life A Little Easier
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive, patient, caring law student with availability allowing for a more occasional or as-needed schedule. I played a major role in raising my younger sibling, so I did a lot of the childcare in my house through all of middle and high school. I have some experience tutoring as well (both my sibling and other kiddos)....
Mya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Mya is a great sitter. She is responsible, punctual and safety-conscious. She responds quickly to messages and my 12 year old really likes hanging out with her. Highly recommend!"
Jessica K.
Hi I'm Melanie! I'm a junior in nursing school at SIUE, but I grew up here in Springfield and am home for the summer. I am looking for a part time or occasional babysitting job while I'm here. I love interacting with kids of all ages and have experience with infants up to school-age children. I currently work part time at...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Hello, I'm Melinda, but I go by Mindy. I am a freshmen in college and currently attending SWIC in Belleville. I am planning on receiving my Associate's degree in Liberal Arts. From there, I plan to go to a university to get my Bachelor's in either Counseling or Childhood Education. I absolutely love teaching, playing, and...
Melinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Liz T.
Glen Carbon, IL
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I'm Liz! I just moved to this area in June of 2022! I am seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in southern Illinois (near St Louis). As the oldest daughter of 5, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. My background with...
Liz can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I have worked at the Maryville Collinsville Troy YMCA for about 5 years part time in Child Watch. I would supervise children from the ages of 3 years to 9 years old. While working at the Child Watch I attended Lewis and Clark Community College for my first two years of college, taking courses in early childhood, and gained my...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I'm a retired professional musician and financial representative who wants to give back to the community. In this world of Covid-19 concerns, I know families are struggling with isolation and also with being caregivers while working their regular jobs. I have 7 grandchildren and know the importance of having an extra hand...
Gary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Amanda V.
Edwardsville, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello families!
First, and most importantly, I'm a momma of two beautiful children: an 11-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter. On top of that, I've been working in centers with children of multiple ages for about 12 years now and have currently been working at Head Start teaching preschool for 3 years.
I have my Associates...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Juliett A.
Granite City, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing children and am inspired to be a part of their development and growth. As a childcare provider with over a year of experience, I thrive in creating a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I believe in open communication and will keep you updated about your child's day.
I'm patient, calm,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Maryville, IL
Lindsey D.
5.0
Working with Lindsey is great- she is dependable and flexible with her scheduling when given advance notice, which works great for our family's situation. Our 2 year old loves playing with her and she is the first sitter to get her to nap! Professional and dependable. I look forward to continuing...
- Samantha G.
Aidryann L.
5.0
She is amazing. I trust her more than my own family. We love her!
- Dannielle W.
Gina N.
4.0
Gina was with our kiddos for just under two years. She is personable, dependable, and a great caregiver for our little's. She helped with light housekeeping though it was never expected. She was comfortable with our fur-babies who were just as excited as the kids to see her in the morning. Thank for...
- Sarah B.
Lexi B.
5.0
Lexi was an amazing person! She was always on time and very flexible with our schedule. She loves the kids that she watches and I fully trust her in all she does!
- Ramona J.
Carlie L.
5.0
Carlie was absolutely amazing with our baby girl and cared for her as if she was her own. She was very communicative and professional.
- Ryan D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Maryville, IL:
How can I find a Maryville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Maryville, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Maryville, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Maryville, IL?
The average rate for Maryville, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Maryville, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Maryville, 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.