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Elizabeth D.
West Plains, MO
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am an aunt to several little cuties and currently expecting my first. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am currently a surgical technician. I am CPR and BLS certified!
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Dana N.
West Plains, MO
$13-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I am CPR Certified, a mother of 2 and grandmother of 8, and have a clean check. I enjoy watching children's faces as they learn. I believe that quality time teaching thru play is a great way to learn. I am a big fan of books, puzzles, board games, and ABC Mouse, lots of hugs and affection. I have been caregiving for the...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
My name is Adison, and I'm a fun and structured babysitter who loves spending time with children. I am a high school graduate attending WashU for my sophomore year. Growing up my parents fostered, so I had the experience to interact with and babysit kids of all ages. I enjoyed playing that older sibling role and learned a lot of...
Adison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Plains, MO:
How can I find a West Plains babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Plains, 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 2 babysitters in West Plains, MO 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 West Plains, MO?
The average rate for West Plains, MO babysitters on Care.com is $14.50 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 West Plains, MO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Plains, 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.