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401 child care providers are listed in Springfield, MO

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 4 years

Child care providers in Springfield, MO

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Caitlin P.


Springfield, MO

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care

5.0

(1)

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I have loved taking care of children since I can remember. I started babysitting for neighbors and cousins when I was about 10 years old. I babysat every weekend until I was I was 16. It was then when I got a job at a daycare. I worked at the daycare for 4 years, and continued to work within the childcare setting throughout...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caitlin and her daughter are wonderful. She is patient and kind and does so well with her hands full. My daughter had so much fun with these two, and we can’t thank you enough for your help. "

Care member

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Delvana M.


Springfield, MO

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been around children practically my whole life. I have 28 yrs experience! I had my first nanny job when I was 15 and I had 3 children (2-8 years old). I love to care for children! I enjoy art, crafts, music, and other activities! I clean up, do organizational projects, and follow any bedtime routine you have. I was a...
Delvana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Delvayna enjoys doing projects with the kids and is comfortable caring for all 4 of mine. She can also cook and is great at following instructions regarding bedtime routines, etc. "

Nicol B.

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Ashley N.


Springfield, MO

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy caring for children also have experience caring for kids. Looking forward to work with you. Please contact me back.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley has cared for my 91 year old father for 2 years now. Her dedication and care for dad is wonderful. She's dependable and trustworthy. Cooks, cleans, and takes him places. If he didn't need overnight care, we'd still be using her. He's just to a point...

Ory T.

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Nancy K.


Springfield, MO

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Preceptor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have worked in childcare for over 7 years now! I previously worked with a Professional Nanny Agency and received #1 Ratings from families I've worked for! I am looking for work as a nanny/babysitter in the areas of Poplar Bluff or Fredericktown. I have my Bachelor's degree in Pre-Medicine with a minor in Psychology and...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nancy has been my right hand during virtual learning! I am not sure I would have been able to do it without her. She is punctual, dependable and my child adores her. They go for walks, engage in creative play, play games, and she's learning to play the piano and...

Bethany B.

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Bailey C.


Springfield, MO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Home Care/ Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I would be honored to watch your kid/kids! I have worked in childcare for as long as I can remember (10 years now maybe more) and I have a niece and nephew I love to visit often. I have worked for a few daycares while I was in high school as well as college and assisted in book reading, playing, helping with naptime,...
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"We've hired Bailey to watch our 1-year-old and 3-year-old and have been very pleased. She's always on time and communicates well regarding her availability. Our kids are happy with her and we love having her come over!"

Jennifer B.

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Tralyn W.


Springfield, MO

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Loving, Committed, And Responsible Sitter

Hello! I am Tralyn. I enjoy spending time with kids as well as being active. I also enjoy being around animals! I work for Social Services, Children's Division and I have been an aunt since I was 8 years old, so I have constantly been around younger kids as well as help care for them. I am willing to travel and help grocery...
Tralyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We've had the pleasure of hiring Tralyn to babysit and I couldn't be more impressed. She is not only punctual but also warm and engaging with our son. It's evident that she genuinely enjoys spending time with kids. My son is happy and well-cared for, and I felt...

Josh W.

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Carole Q.


Springfield, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Family That Needs An Extra Hand.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Toni, thanks for looking at me. I am 53. I've been a housewife since 2010. I love taking care of kids. I have many years of experience, both with my own family, extended and close, and with others. I have experience from newborn to teens, twins, and minor medical issues and disabilities. I have assisted with potty...
Carole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I contacted Carole (Toni) about 9 a.m. this morning to see if she could watch my daughter this evening starting at 4 p.m. She returned my message right away and was there promptly at 4. She did a very good job with my daughter, made sure she did her chores,...

Stacy B.

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Hailey D.


Springfield, MO

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Hailey. I'm a 24-year-old nursing major. I'm an energetic enthusiastic babysitter/nanny. I am CPR certified as well. I have two dogs so I am comfortable with pets. In high school I was student body president and I was lucky enough to be a specialized cadet and was able to be an aid for a couple elementary...
5.0
"Hailey is on time and attentive to the child's needs. She has attention to detail and good organization skills."

Emma L.

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Karen S.


Springfield, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother Babysitter Late Afternoon - Overnight

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have raised 3 children - one with Aspergers. I have 4 grandchildren ages, 8, 11, 13 and 16. I have been a caregiver for grandchildren since their birth. I LOVE children! I am now retired from the computer technology field. I would love to spend my days/evenings playing/caring for children. My home or your home child care...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karen watched our 6 month old daughter for a date night recently, and she did an amazing job. She was early and followed all instructions we gave her. She had a great connection with our daughter, and we will absolutely be using her again."

Susan J.

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Brylea M.


Springfield, MO

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Brylea! I have been babysitting for 4 years, and a professional nanny for 2 years. I have experience with ages newborn-12 years of age. I have loved every minute of my job, and love my nanny kids as if they are my own. I do perfer being the primary nanny/babysitter as it makes it easier to bond being around the...
Brylea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Brylea was amazing! She did a wonderful job taking care of my kids. She was active with my kids and they enjoyed their time while at Brylea's. Highly recommend."

Wade K.

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Brittaney D.


Springfield, MO

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver At Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently under contract. I am a caregiver at heart. I find taking care of others, especially infants, to be the thing that makes me feel most accomplished and content. I have worked in various care settings over the last 10 years. Whether working with a family, in a care facility, or substitute teaching, I strive to be someone...
Brittaney can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Brittaney for over 10 years and has kept my kids many different times over the years. My girls love her, she’s fun. She has a way of getting them to behave without them doing that’s what they are doing. "

Care member

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Kayla K.


Springfield, MO

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Currently I am a pre-k instructional assistant for FCPS who has recently graduated from undergraduate. I have a passion for working with my kiddos and watching them grow through fun and creative activities.
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla ,helped us last minute with babysitting. She was super friendly and my kids really liked her "

Care member

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Liana G.


Springfield, MO

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

About Me: hello, My name is Liana Motresku I am 27 years old! I have been a nanny for over 10 years and have a lot of experience. I have done long term nanny and also short term and weekends or date nights so I am experienced with all ages. I am a mother to two girls ages 2 and 4 so I am looking for someone who would be okay...
Liana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"My kids love Liana and she really came through for us when we needed a Nanny for a whole week. We definitely will use her as much as possible."

Bryan B.

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Selena C.


Springfield, MO

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting about 11 years ago when my sister had her first baby. I watched her a lot growing up then I started babysitting my cousins. As my passion grew I accepted my first summer day position about 4 years ago. My class consisted of 16 6-12-year-olds. I since then have worked in a couple different daycares with...
Selena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Selena is so amazing. She took on a last minute job with my youngest daughter and was super accommodating when we ran into some bumps in the road. She is super friendly and professional and I was 100% leaving my 11 month old in her care. Actually I'm a little sad...

Brittany M.

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Karrington P.


Springfield, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Providing children with proper role models is important to their development, and I strive to do this on a daily basis. I confidently make choices that have a positive impact on everyone. Being respectful is of the utmost importance to me, and I show this in my everyday actions. I have exceptional role models in my life who have...
Karrington can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karrington is a great babysitter. She is professional and very mature for her age. I would say she is one of the most reliable and punctual (shows up early in fact) sitters we've used. She definitely met our expectations and we will be using her to sit for our baby...

Laurel J.

Child care centers in Springfield, MO

University Child Care Center

University Child Care Center

500 South Ave., Springfield, MO

5.0

(2)

University Child Care Center (UCCC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1973. UCCC is a parent-participating, developmental program emphasizing the "whole child." Our program is licensed through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Child Care and accredited...
5.0
"I have sent two of my children here and when my third is old enough, he will go too. This is the ONLY place I will leave my children. They do an amazing job! All of the employees are friendly and they maintain a safe environment for the children. They also have a...

Malea M.


Tigers Learning Center, LLC

Tigers Learning Center, LLC

718 South Scenic, Springfield, MO

Our Services: We offer premium child care services for an affordable rate. Our center is structured like a classroom to prepare your child for kindergarten. We have an instant background checking system in the lobby for all of our visitors, a digital key code magnetic locking door, security...

Cheshire Child Care

Cheshire Child Care

5003 W. Tilden St., Springfield, MO

I know that every child and family is unique, so I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all schedule or teaching style. I have just over 10 years experience, am state registered, accept state pay/assist, CPR/First Aid Certified. We do daily story time, circle and lesson, guided activity and free play...

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool

201 E Cardinal, Springfield, MO

The master planned and accredited curriculum at Little Sunshine's Playhouse, Creatively Shine, is based off the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career equipped with cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language skills. Some of the most innovative...

Melody Jones Home Daycare

Melody Jones Home Daycare

429 W Bell St, Springfield, MO

Safe and clean home daycare in North Springfield, MO. I am a certified elementary educator and tutor. I have a learning rich environment and studied child psychology and development along with my elementary education degree. I raised and homeschooled three children who went on to college and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Springfield, MO

Caitlin P.

5.0

Caitlin and her daughter are wonderful. She is patient and kind and does so well with her hands full. My daughter had so much fun with these two, and we can’t thank you enough for your help.

- Care member

Delvana M.

5.0

Delvana was our nanny for 2 1/2 years. We have 4 kids and she did a great job keeping them entertained and getting along with each other. Our kids love her and she became like a member of our family. We completely trust her to take good care of my kids including driving them around town and watching...

- Brooke G.

Ashley N.

5.0

Ashley has cared for my 91 year old father for 2 years now. Her dedication and care for dad is wonderful. She's dependable and trustworthy. Cooks, cleans, and takes him places. If he didn't need overnight care, we'd still be using her. He's just to a point where he sometimes needs 24 hour help...

- Ory T.

Nancy K.

5.0

Nancy has been my right hand during virtual learning! I am not sure I would have been able to do it without her. She is punctual, dependable and my child adores her. They go for walks, engage in creative play, play games, and she's learning to play the piano and violin. When I have to leave the...

- Bethany B.

Bailey C.

5.0

We've hired Bailey to watch our 1-year-old and 3-year-old and have been very pleased. She's always on time and communicates well regarding her availability. Our kids are happy with her and we love having her come over!

- Jennifer B.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Springfield, MO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 95 reviews of the 401 listed child care providers.