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413 babysitters are listed in Saint Louis, MO
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Saint Louis, MO
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My legal name is Mary Margaret but I go by Peggy. And no, I was never a nun!! LOL
I have been a teacher and counselor at St. Josephs Academy and Chaminade College Preparatory for 30 years. I love kids. I grew up taking care of 13 nieces and nephews and thousands of school kids. I have a Master's degree in Education and...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Peggy is a caring lady, retired art teacher and guidance specialist in a private school. She taught at one school for approximately twenty and another for about ten. She is dedicated to the task(s) at hand."
Jim Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for part time child care. I have experience with all ages, and with special needs children.
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jennifer took care of my 9 year old son with nonverbal Autism. She is a wonderful person, mature, punctual and dependable. She is genuine and truly cares for the child and the family."
Reshmi D.
Jenna L.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver | Certified In ABA Therapy | CPR & First-Aid Certified
4.4
(16)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jenna, an experienced caregiver in St. Louis available on weekends or date nights! With 10+ years of babysitting and 4+ years as a nanny, I offer specialized expertise in working with children with diverse needs. As a Registered Behavior Technician, I provide support using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. CPR...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna was super nice and great with my kids. She did cleaning without us asking and made the kids dinner."
Kelly D.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest of three by 14 years, I am very adept at caring for multiple children at a time. I am also from a family of several multiple births and I am the go to car taker. Being a child at heart, I am very comfortable with playing with children and entertaining them in ways that are both appropriate and exciting. I am a...
Allegra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allegra is an amazing person! She's sweet, compassionate, helpful and intelligent. Words cannot express how wonderful she is to our family. "
Michelle B.
Daniele C.
Saint Louis, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(16)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Daniele. I am compassionate, loving and I absolutely love caring for children. As a childcare provider, I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors, teaching languages that I know and creativity/art with kids. I have over 10 years of experience, including babysitting, mentor, teacher, social projects and others. I...
Daniele can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniele did such a wonderful job with my child! She was attentive and engaging and was flexible about meeting me at my appointment and staying close with my child to my appointment for my comfort of not having my child close by in a new city. Daniele is very kind...
Rachel D.
4.6
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I was able to volunteer at my family home daycare facility for years. We had children of all ages from 0-10 years of age. While volunteering there I became in love with children, rather it was changing a diaper or fixing food for them, it is just a wonderful experience. I am a big sister of 5 children and the oldest cousin of 15...
Jayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Jayla 3 days a week to help out during my maternity leave. She was wonderful! My kids loved having her there and they got much needed attention. She would sing and dance, play outside and swing them, take them to the library and the park and make them...
Sarah S.
Lauren S.
Saint Louis, MO
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.9
(14)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to supporting families and providing a reliable care option for their little ones. With four years of experience in caring for children of all ages, I have developed a patient and calm approach that puts children at ease. My friendly and approachable nature allows...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We found Lauren on here to watch our infant son before he could get into daycare. She was always on time, always reliable and took such good care of him. My husband worked from home at the time and he even commented on how good she was with him (and he isn't one to...
Samantha D.
Fatima Z.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a kid loving parent of 3... 9 yr girl (almost 10), 7 yr boy.. they both are school going... younger one is 2 yr old boy. My kids are very nice with other kids. I offer a friendly, clean, smoke-free environment. I am looking forward to caring for your loved one(s). I have a cat he is a very calm cat... outdoor, we have...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Fatima is amazing. She is so good with my 2 year old, who is quite a handful. I feel very relaxed and have peace of mind after dropping my son off with her. She makes sure to play with him and get him outside, I definitely would recommend Fatima !"
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Naomi H.
Saint Louis, MO
$16-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ms. Naomi, and for the past 5 years I have been teaching 4th grade to wonderful students. Every day I strive to make my classroom a welcoming and nurturing environment by communicating with children, families, and creating engaging lessons and activities. I love to be creative with crafts, games, and songs, and...
Naomi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Naomi was great with my daughter! She is very nice and sweet. She is very dependable and I am looking forward to using her in the future."
Kathleen S.
Shelby M.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a full-time student at Washington University studying Sociology. I started working in childcare at 16 as a volunteer teaching assistant at a preschool. Since then, I've worked at the YMCA and as a daycare teacher for ages 6 weeks-12 years, and I currently do freelance babysitting :). In my free time, I love to play video...
Samiya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Samiya was excellent with our son, and so sweet! He said he had an excellent time with her and requested her again - and we personally felt that she was very safe and responsible. Highly recommended!"
Matthew M.
Elizabeth K.
Saint Louis, MO
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Currently Looking For Afternoons 2-4x/week, Have Some Flexibility For Mornings And Weekends!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm a 25-year-old teacher turned nanny(: I have an undergraduate degree in Social Work, a Masters degree in Special Education, and hold a Teaching Certification in Missouri. I taught grades K-2 special education reading and math. I've been nannying and babysitting for a little over 2 years since I left...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood. I have worked as a co-teacher for preschool aged children, as a substitute teacher as well as a camp counselor. I have had about 13 years of experience as a babysitter primarily for children between the ages of 2 and 12 however I enjoy working with kids of all...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erica was amazing! She was extremely communicative and asked questions to help better understand us and our children. It meant so much and allowed us to feel very comfortable. Our children enjoyed their time with her and can't wait to have her back!"
Sara W.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keyonna is very dependable, creative, and excellent with children and families. I highly recommend her."
Desiree S.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Kayla O.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently open for one-time or occasionally recurring babysitting jobs. I have a bachelors degree in Child Studies which included courses in the psychological, physical, and emotional development of children from birth to adolescence. I have five years of experience at the YMCA working in their Kid Zone, Summer Day...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maeve. I am currently getting my masters in teaching and a third grade Catholic school teacher.
I have four years of babysitting experience and have worked with children of all ages. I have been a teacher's assistant in preschool and kindergarten settings and am currently teaching full time.
I have a well...
Maeve can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Our girls loved Maeve. She was wonderful and attentive. Very professional and trustworthy. We will definitely hire her again! "
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a family who needs a nanny for date night sits. I am a college graduate from Saint Louis University as of May 2023. I have been babysitting for 8 years now. I've had experience with caring for kids of all ages. I can cook and clean up after your kids. I like to keep the kids engaged with crafts and outside...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylee was great with our 1 year old daughter! She is patient and kind. She was great with our dog too and helping with small tasks around the house."
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Ashley S.
Saint Louis, MO
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I am now 26. I love kids and I love interacting with them! I have worked at a daycare back home for 4 years, so I have a lot of experience. I am always on time and I am responsible. I love to do activities outside and I love animals! I enjoy doing crafts and puzzles! It...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ashley is amazing. She instantly was and still is part of our family. My son adored her and I still try to get her to move to Denver now thst we’ve relocated."
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5.0
(9)
I have my B. S. in Art Education, and I am certified to teach ages K-12. I have experience working as a teacher in the field, in addition to my student teaching and educational training. I have over 7 years working as a full-time nanny for three different wonderful families, as well as many babysitting jobs throughout adulthood....
Darcy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Darcy is amazing! She is my go-to babysitter every time. She goes above and beyond and can handle whatever my kids try to pull. It's obvious that she has lots of experience nannying and caring for children. Can't recommend her enough!!"
Joy C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Saint Louis, MO
Mary O.
5.0
Peggy cared for my girls for 2 years, picking them up from school each day and helping with homework until I got home. She was extremely dependable and it was such a relief to have someone be so consistent. I highly recommend Peggy!
- Amy R.
Jennifer K.
5.0
Jennifer took care of my 9 year old son with nonverbal Autism. She is a wonderful person, mature, punctual and dependable. She is genuine and truly cares for the child and the family.
- Reshmi D.
Jenna L.
3.0
Jenna was hired to transport my daughter to and from dance twice a week on the same days. Jenna missed picking her up several times. Just completely forgot her. This caused my daughter a lot of anxiety. Jenna is great with interacting with her. She babysat my infant one time and seemed to do well...
- Nikki C.
Allegra M.
5.0
Allegra is warm, kind and funny, and my kiddos really enjoy their time with her. We definitely recommend her.
- Meghan G.
Daniele C.
5.0
Daniele is fantastic with our little guy. We have been utilizing her for many months. She is dependable and great with our child. Would reccomend 5 ⭐️
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Saint Louis, MO:
How can I find a Saint Louis babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Saint Louis, MO 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 413 babysitters in Saint Louis, MO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Saint Louis, MO?
The average rate for Saint Louis, MO babysitters on Care.com is $17.56 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 Saint Louis, MO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Saint Louis, MO 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.
Ratings for Saint Louis, MO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Saint Louis, MO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 310 reviews of the 413 listed babysitters.