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Babe H.
Carterville, IL
$17/hr
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Clara B.
Carterville, IL
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a college student going into English Education and I am looking for work with children of any age! I really am looking for child care experience since I am looking to work for a daycare center once I am 19! I may be young but I've always been told I have a magic touch with children and animal, and I believe this to be true....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have a bachelor of science degree from SIU Edwardsville in early childhood education and an endorsement in English as a Second language from Greenville University. I worked as a PreK teacher at Unity Point Elementary for 7+ years. Before that I worked with infants at Little Treasures in Carterville. I have tons of experience...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Michael R.
Makanda, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking for Full Time Employment Performing Any and All of the Tasks Listed on This Website.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Savannah T.
Du Quoin, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider who's passionate about helping children learn, grow, and develop. My goal is to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families by providing reliable childcare.
With two years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm known for my patience and calm...
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been involved in childcare for about 7 or 8 years now. I am a mom of one with another on the way. I offer childcare services from my home. It is a clean, smoke and pet free home and is also baby proofed. A tour is always given to my clients prior to scheduling. I would describe myself as energetic,...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I live in Carterville with my husband and our handsome husky named Tilikum. I work full-time at John A. Logan College. Although I do not have any children, I've spent many years babysitting for neighbors as well as nephews and nieces, of all ages. I am a Sunday school teacher in Carterville. I use to teach at a Montessori school...
Reba can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
I have cared for children of relatives and family friends since I was 14. After leaving the corporate world I wish to re-enter my career of childcare. I have four boys and am very family and education oriented.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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I've been working part time with SIU Pre-K and have had background checks for the Regional Office in Murphysboro that I am glad to share. I've had CPR training but need to renew my certification. I've babysat before through Care and enjoyed it.
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Murphysboro, IL:
How can I find a Murphysboro babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Murphysboro, 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 3 babysitters in Murphysboro, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Murphysboro, IL?
The average rate for Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Murphysboro, 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.