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143 child care providers are listed in Springfield, IL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

What others are saying about child care providers in Springfield, IL

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

Review for Quentora D. by Daniel B.

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,

Review for Julie O. by Nancy R.

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

Review for Katrina W. by Brenda B.

Child care providers in Springfield, IL

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

3.7

(3)

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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:

CPR

First Aid

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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsey is great with our school aged kids! She’s patient and kind and a super hard worker! She leaves our home cleaner than when she arrived. "

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Chanda was our nanny for 3 years, starting when my son was 4 months old. She excels at teaching early education (letters, numbers, colors), sign language (taught my son >60 words), safety, and manners. She was clean and organized. As a pediatrician mom, I fully...

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Christina H.


Springfield, IL

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

I have been a nanny many times throughout my life. Caring for children of all ages is what I know best. One of my best experiences in life was being a live in nanny and helping to raise someone's newborn all the way up to a toddler. Watching a child learn and develop is a wonderful experience. When I wasn't raising children as a...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She was my girls soccer coach a few years back before she moved. She treated my girls as if they were her own. If any on the team didn't have water or snacks for soccer she would always provide something. If they needed rides to and from practice she would do that...

Crystal S.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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

Carmi F.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"I love Tina! She is currently watching my 1 month year old on a recurring basis. She is so friendly and makes me feel extremely comfortable. 10/10 would recommend."

Kyley F.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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.

5.0

(1)

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.
5.0
"Fantastic reliability of care. Great hours. Easy to work with their staff."

Kristin P.


First Impressions

1145 S College St, Springfield, IL

5.0

(1)

First Impressions is a day care located in Springfield, Illinois that offers a fun, educational and nurturing environment. The company serves children ages six weeks to six years old, providing them quality care and a learning-based curriculum that prepares students for kindergarten and beyond. The...
5.0
"I love this daycare! They are very caring and attentive! I would recommend this daycare to anyone!"

Mariah J


Home Sweet Home

405 South Grand Ave West, Springfield, IL

5.0

(2)

Home Sweet Home is a award winning Preschool. We use the Mother Goose Time curriculum program each day. We have been in business for 25 yrs. Most of our children test in the 90% range for Kindergarten.
5.0
"By far one of the top Daycares in Springfield. Locally owned and operated. CoCo and Jen are amazing."

Colleen R.


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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Providers in Springfield, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 143 listed child care providers.