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Find child care providers in Springfield, IL that you’ll love

141 child care providers are listed in Springfield, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Springfield, IL

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

3.7

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic, and confident; the type of person your staff, customers, and children can rely on and feel secure with. I have a Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education. While working as a Teacher/Educator I obtained the skills and knowledge of emerging curriculum to...
Quentora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Quentora was our saving grace this summer! She was able to care for my daughter when others couldn't step up to the challenge! She always told me about her day and had great advice and tons of experience! We will definitely be back next summer. My daughter has an...

Samantha S.

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Julie O.


Springfield, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Julie. My husband and I have 5 children, ranging in age from 2 yrs to 15 yrs. So needless to say, I have years of experience raising kids and learning as I go. I am Montessori certified and have 2+ years experience working in a Montessori classroom. My passion is teaching early childhood and being a part of the...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"I was blessed to work alongside Julie and have used her as a childcare provider for my son. I don’t think I could trust anyone as much as I do her. She has a warm mothers heart and leads everything she does with compassion. She’s calm in a crisis. She’s energetic...

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Katrina W.


Springfield, IL

$15-23/hr5 yrs exp

Active, Caring And Responsible Nanny With Montessori Background (COVID Cautious!)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with babies and children of all ages! I know how to encourage children to have fun and use their natural curiosity while still maintaining structure. I believe children are individuals deserving of respect and understanding. I understand and appreciate attachment parenting methods. I'm familiar with bottle...
Katrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I sought Katrina out through my daughter's Montessori school where she was an assistant. I felt comfortable from the beginning with Katrina because I knew that she loved children, she was trustworthy, and my daughter boasted about her all the time. I wish Katrina...

Natasha L.

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Emma B.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Flexible Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a house hold as the oldest of 10, I have baby sat for my many cousins and siblings since around the age of 12. I teach private vocal lessons in the evenings on Wednesdays and Fridays, for around 3 year. I have worked at a summer camp as a counselor. I also do pet care, I have a cat as well as a dog and love animals...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Showed up on time was a great help to my 4 kids! She handled all care while we were out of town for our children ages 3-13. Kids love her!"

Pamela S.

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Lindsey S.


Springfield, IL

$20-24/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 5 years experience in home care working with the elderly and disabled. I have 4 years of experience being a nanny. My heart is with the children and they LOVE me as well! I am a non smoker, love pets, I am patient, kind, nurturing and loving.
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Friendly. Nice. Flexible schedule. Completely involved and interested in our girls (5yo and 3 yo) on day one of job. Able to pick up and drop off girls at school. Able to take them to after school activities. Does household activities for childcare, like cooking...

Minesh P.

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Shylie G.


Springfield, IL

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I've been caring for children for sometime now. I cared for four children on a weekly basis for 6 years starting when the kids were 3 months, 1. 5 years and 5 years old. I understand that parenting opinions differ, so I always try to understand how the parent would their child or children to be cared for so the child has...
Shylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kate P.


Springfield, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Reliable Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

II recently moved to Springfield to be near my daughter. In Chicago I took care of infants to school age children. I have been a caregiver to a 7yo., among my duties drop off/pick up from school then off to after school activities then onto homework. While in Charlotte I also took care of 2 lovely little girls of parents in the...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate is a wonderful addition to the family. She is punctual, trustworthy, great with our children and communicates well. She keeps them busy and engaged. Our household runs more smoothly with her help in the kitchen and other light duties. She has helped get our...

Amanda N.

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Sophia G.


Springfield, IL

$20-24/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sophia, I absolutely adore working with children and watching them experience all the learning they do throughout their years. I recently had my first baby in May 2022 and am looking to find a family that would be open to my little coming with. I nannied consistently for a few years and loved every minute of it, I...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Sophia's main focus is always on the children. She is super dependable!"

Carmi F.

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Kaylee S.


Springfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver/ 10+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kaylee I am 28 years old and the oldest of 4. I have been babysitting and taking care of children for as long as I can remember and professionally for 9 years. I am very passionate about childcare and am in school part time to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a very flexible schedule and many...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kaylee is great with children! She is attentive and works hard to keep kids entertained and active. She always provides a safe, comfortable environment for kids to be in."

Keena W.

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Ivy G.


Springfield, IL

$16/hr10 yrs exp

I've been taking care of children and my siblings since I was 10. I've always loved babysitting and nanny jobs they just come so natural for me! I also have quite a bit of experience watching dogs and cats. I love to be helpful and take stress off of hardworking parents. I'm a very creative person so I love art and music. I'm...
Ivy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ivy did an amazing job with our daughter! She was on time, thorough, thoughtful and made sure that our newborn was taken care of. When Ivy enters our house every morning, our daughter lights up with excitement to spend the day with her "bestie". 10/10 would...

Brent B.

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Tina B.


Springfield, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

My Nest Is Empty!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I AM AVAILABLE AFTER 5 p.m. M-F and anytime on weekends. I am a single parent of 2 adult daughters. My 24 yr old is a second grade teacher and my 22 yr old is a college student and working in a bank. I miss them so much. I enjoy reading and love to read stories to the children I care for. My mother operated an in home daycare...
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Tina was willing to meet in person before. She watched our kids several times over the past couple of weeks. She was great with our three month old, he would always smile at her when she talked to him. My 10 year old daughter enjoyed her too and said she was very...

Ivette C.

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Mary J.


Springfield, IL

$15-20/hr20 yrs exp

Simply stated, I love children of all ages. Each has an ability to teach us, as we attend to their specific needs. My two grown children were adopted, so I've always know my heart was open and ready to bring other children into it. Besides raising my own babies, I have cared for countless others, including 20 years as a...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary is kind and considerate, intelligent and thoughtful. She loves babies. My kids love her. "

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Tiffany G.


Springfield, IL

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Sitter And Autism Friendly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Tiffany and I am Proficient in teaching in an Autistic environment tackling behavior and academic challenges. I plan to use my skills from the classroom to help reinforce rules in the home while focusing on building relationships with the child and the family. Although communication is the key to ensuring parents...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She is very attentive with my boys and I feel safe knowing that they are in good hands. Highly recommended! "

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Jaycie R.


Springfield, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jaycie. I have always loved to be around children, always enjoy doing arts and crafts, playing outside, and reading plenty of books! I am CPR/First Aid certified and have worked with children since the age of 16. I have previously worked in a daycare for 4 years, as a camp counselor, and at an Elementary...
Jaycie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved her! She updated me with pictures during the day, and I even picked my kids up with crafts they made for me. I will definitely hire her again soon!!!"

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Chanda L.


Springfield, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Chanda For Nanny

I operated my own home daycare for about 10 years, which I help to educate 30 or more children in that period of time. I was license (IL., Dept. of Children and Family Services) I enjoy working with children, introducing them to ASL, reading, learning colors etc. at a early age. I enjoy cooking kid friendly healthy meals. I'm...
Chanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Chanda is very trustworthy, reliable and caring. I always knew my daughter was safe and cared for. That is always good feeling while at work."

Margaret P.

Child care centers in Springfield, IL

CATER Learning Experience

CATER Learning Experience

Westchester Subdivision, Springfield, IL

CATER Learning Experience (CLE) provides a quality, safe, clean environment with a purposeful play approach to education while still implementing academic structure for little ones 3-5 years old. CLE uses a research based curriculum and positive behavior interventions that allow little's to...

PLAY Preschool & Child Development Center

PLAY Preschool & Child Development Center

624 S Walnut St, Springfield, IL

Private, in home, developmentally appropriate, play based, kindergarten readiness program owned and operated by a certified teacher.

The LLCC Child Development Center in Springfield, Illinois provides services for children ages 15 months to kindergarten entry. The center provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum that offers a total development program that develops children socially, emotionally, physically, creatively,...

Lake Shore Learning Center, Inc.

6100 S 6th St. Rd., Springfield, IL

It is the mission of Lake Shore Learning Center, Inc. to safely generate an environment for children that fosters an enthusiasm for learning. Lake Shore Learning Center is a DCFS licensed child care facility. Enrollment is open to children from 6 weeks to 12 years.

Pleasant Park Child Development Center

3131 Pleasant Run, Springfield, IL

Pleasant Park Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Springfield, Illinois, for kids from three to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Springfield, IL

Quentora D.

5.0

Worked well with our rambunctious 4 kids (all 5 and under)! Great babysitter!

- Daniel B.

Julie O.

5.0

Julie is a wonderful, smart, caring, kind human being who cares for my daughter like she is her own. She is a Montessori-certified teacher, so she subtly brings that bigger world picture and opportunity for learning into view for kids when she’s caring for them. She has also patiently taught my 5 yo...

- Nancy R.

Katrina W.

5.0

Katrina was our full-time nanny for one year during the heart of the pandemic in Minneapolis. Her love and care for our child during this extraordinarily hard time not only changed our lives, but made our life as a family possible. When she told us she was moving to Springfield to be close to...

- Brenda B.

Emma B.

5.0

Showed up on time was a great help to my 4 kids! She handled all care while we were out of town for our children ages 3-13. Kids love her!

- Pamela S.

Lindsey S.

5.0

Lindsey has really helped and worked with me and my crazy work schedule. Takes very good care of my girl.

- Care member

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Ratings for Springfield, IL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Child Care Providers in Springfield, IL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 141 listed child care providers.