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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
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Are you looking for a reliable and dependable nanny for your infant; look no further! I have been working with families for over 20 years and would love to be a option for your family. If you looking to get your baby on a great schedule, have some assistance with sleep training, and have age appropriate developmental...
Robyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Robyn was great! She took amazing care of my son and was a wonderful help around the house. She is professional and caring. I hired her for a few weeks when I went back to work after maternity leave. It was a little bit easier to leave my son each day knowing he...
Care member
5.0
(17)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! are you looking for a part-time caregiver, babysitter, or simply someone to keep the children entertained? look no further! I am familiar with caring for children ranging from infant to 16 years of age. I truly enjoy caring for children and learning about their individual personalities. I have to admit I am a bit of a...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alyssa is a hard working person, dependable, responsible and punctual. I would hire her in an instant. Very good with kids and bubbly."
Yolanda E.
5.0
(1)
Experience:
- I babysat for a family of 3 girls (ages 3, 5 and 7) for about 7 years.
- I also tutored 7th grade math and English for a year.
- I nannied for children ages 12 and 15 for about 2 years. I drove them to and from school & extracurricular activities. I also did overnights when their parents went out of the...
Sidney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have watched newborns to upper elementary school aged kids for over 15 years. I currently care for a toddler 1 day a week. I also am a coteacher at a nearby church for kids 18months-4 years old. I believe my job is to do what I can to not only care for the child, but also assist the parents by completing household chores when...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Michelle when our regular caregiver was unavailable. She did great with our daughter and was a joy to work with."
Kari N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny. I have worked with six families as a nanny, some contracts lasting a few months and my longest being four years. I have worked with children ages 3 months to 8 years old. In past contracts some of the duties I have fulfilled are laundry, dishes, meal prep, tidying, organizing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was a joy to work with. She was fantastic with my son, she jumped right in and was always helpful and took instructions well. She even did light house work too. Five star service every time."
Jolee M.
Kristin L.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter For Fridays And Saturdays - Date Nights Or During The Day!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kristin and I recently moved to St. Louis from an area right outside of Philadelphia. I graduated with a degree in biology and psychology and I am now working with individuals with disabilities. I have off on Fridays and Saturdays and would love to babysit during the day or for date nights! I have been babysitting...
Kristin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristin was so sweet and amazing with our 6 month old! She gave us updates throughout the night and made us feel so at ease while we attended a wedding. Would highly recommend her and hire her again!"
Lizzie M.
5.0
(2)
I have been watching children since I have been 12 years old. I now have four of my own and have a great deal of nieces and nephews. I love kids and love to be around them.
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Kelly to help care for my elderly father who was suffering from Parkinson's Disease. Not only did she help him with his daily personal needs, she also was great about helping him stay engaged in life by reading the newspaper with him, talking to him about...
Sue K.
5.0
(6)
I'm fun-loving, easygoing, and I like to make life as enjoyable as possible. I believe that you can make anything fun if you do it the right way! I love traveling, being outdoors, and staying active. My ultimate dream is to travel around the world, building Christian sports camps for children to learn sports in a safe and...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is a very loving person with lots if energy and a great personality!"
Lori D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gabriella.
I am 20 years old and I attend college at St. Louis University. I have experience with all children ages five and up. I love creating fun activities, anything outdoors, and just having fun!
I am currently looking for a full-time summer position. I could also work in the fall as well for a part-time...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Jessica F.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
28 Year Old, Energetic, Creative Teacher Looking For A Nanny Or Babysitting Gig.
5.0
(6)
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I nannied full-time for four summers.
I have experience taking care of kids from newborn to 17.
I have experience with multiples as well.
I'm fun, creative, and like to be active! I am a very hands-on babysitter/nanny. I genuinely like getting to know the kids I babysit,...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is attentive, caring, and has a bubbly and imaginative personality. Perfect for keeping my little girls safe, loved, and entertained!!
She is respectful and flexible and I trust her completely! It is a relief to have a sitter who you know will not only take...
Taylor M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10+ years experience as full time nanny including for families with sets of twins. Now work as a substitute teacher while in school part time. Available for occasional babysitting on the weekends in the St. Louis area. I look forward to meeting you and your child(ren)!
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica started working with our family when our twins were 8 months old. She stayed with us until she moved out of state, when the boys were 11 months old. She was extremely trustworthy, loving, careful and professional. She is a wonderful nanny. She earned our...
Christine H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 wonderful daughters, of ages 18 and 9 years. I graduated with a degree in elementary education in my country, Peru. As a child I loved to pretend to be a teacher, and take care of babies. My family always told me that I was so patient. In Peru, I worked as an elementary teacher for 3 years. After moving to the United...
Katia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Katia is fantastic with our children and they love her, and the attention they get. She handles my 4 year old and my 2 year old that have a ton of energy with no problem. We book her every 2 to 3 weeks and never had an issue."
Carlos M.
4.8
(23)
Hired by 45 families in your neighborhood
I dropped my daughter off at college this year and due to my love for children I chose to start caring for kids again. I loved being a mother and would have had many more children if I could have. My sense of responsibility, flexible schedule, dedication, and my pleasant demeanor are all traits that assist me in the caring of...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linda is on time and professional. She kept the home in order and made sure the kids went to bed at a decent time. Would rehire again for date nights or other care needs."
Donnetta J.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have a Certificate of Proficiency and CDA in Early Care and Education. I am CPR/First-Aid certified. I have over 30 years of childcare experience in preschools and babysitting. I have a full time nanny position so I am available in the evening and on weekends... please see my hours of availability. I also have 2 fun and loving...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lisa is absolutely wonderful. She is warm and professional. She made me feel completely at ease as soon as she arrived and my kids LOVED her. I have a 7 yr old boy that talks non-stop and a 5 yr old girl that has autism spectrum disorder and Lisa was great with...
Christina M.
Dominique P.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and educating young minds. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and making a positive impact on their lives. I believe every child deserves a safe and...
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Dominique is amazing! As a parent, she's so easy to work with: she has great communication, she's very professional, and picks up on any instructions quickly. With children she's nurturing and playful. She's a joy to work with."
Allison I.
Bonnie C.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 36-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I have worked in the past as a job developer, as well as a job coach for the St. Louis ARC. I also worked as an ISL employee caring for individuals with special needs in their home. I have also worked for an agency providing care to seniors in their home. I have...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Bonnie. She is caring, gentle and knowledgeable. Bonnie was a true advocate for my mother. When PT and OT were working her too hard, she stepped in. She made appointments and took mother to them. She made sure she ate, took...
Niki R.
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 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.
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: Travel, carpooling
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allegra is warm, kind and funny, and my kiddos really enjoy their time with her. We definitely recommend her. "
Meghan G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Saint Louis, MO
Robyn W.
5.0
Robyn was wonderful!
She instantly became besties with my son, and I felt very comfortable leaving him with her for a night out. She is very communicative and thorough in taking notes of their activities together.
I will most certainly be hiring her again!
- Care member
Alyssa L.
5.0
Alyssa is an Amazing baby sitter! We were fortunate to find her and have her as our primary sitter/nanny for over a year while in Las Cruces. The only sad part about our family moving to Dallas is that we can't bring Alyssa along. She not only watched our kids but became an integral part of theirs...
- Victor C.
Michelle C.
5.0
We hired Michelle when our regular caregiver was unavailable. She did great with our daughter and was a joy to work with.
- Kari N.
Elizabeth B.
5.0
Elizabeth was a joy to work with. She was fantastic with my son, she jumped right in and was always helpful and took instructions well. She even did light house work too. Five star service every time.
- Jolee M.
Kristin L.
5.0
She was great! Really helped take care of my son. Was wonderful, on time, got him down to sleep no problems. Great personality.
- Bridgette K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Saint Louis, MO:
How can I find a Saint Louis babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Saint Louis, MO?
The average rate for Saint Louis, MO babysitters on Care.com is $17.42 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 268 reviews of the 413 listed babysitters.