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20 live-in nannies are listed in Wood River, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 6 years
Live-in nannies in Wood River, IL
Keirstin M.
Wood River, IL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Very Enterjectic 25 Year Old Who's A Firm Believer That Children Learn Through Play.
5.0
(2)
volunteered at a daycare and preschool while in high school getting my CDA. I was a live-in nanny for 6 months before I started working in a daycare. I have worked there for 6 years, but im looking for something more.
Keirstin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Keirstin is a compassionate caring person who always puts the needs of the children first. She makes everyday with the kiddos fun."
Karen D.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a 63-year-old female who has been working since the age of 13. I'm looking for something long-term. I love working with kids because I have two grand babies and one on the way. I am first aide/ CPR certified and I have certification in childcare for the state of mo.
Looking for something that would allow me to nanny from...
Edmonia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mrs. J was an excellent find for my wife and me! She was timely, dependable, and so sweet with our six month old. She was super responsive and easy to get a hold of. We were in a bit of a child care bind and she was able to help us out on short notice. She...
Richard G.
Estefania G.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Estefania, a seasoned business professional who loves to switch gears and dive into the wonderful world of babysitting! With years of experience as a live-in nanny and Spanish tutor, plus a background working with children of all ages, I bring a mix of fun, structure, and a whole lot of care to every babysitting...
Estefania can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Estefania is a wonderful caregiver! We have known Estef for over a year and a half and she is dependable, punctual, and most of all our 3 children LOVE her! (as do we!) When we initially hired her, she helped us starting very early in the morning and was on time...
Mandy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving and very nurturing nanny. I absolutely adore children and working with them has always been a passion of mine. I have 10 years of paid experience which includes live in, live out, travel nanny (domestically and internationally) nanny share, and working as a summer nanny. I'm very experienced with newborns and...
Vessences can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vessy has babysat my three sons from the newborn stage. She is kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and genuine. I highly recommend her."
Hayley S.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Bridget, I have 25 years of childcare experience, I've also had the privilege of working in the healthcare industry as well. Having the opportunity to work with patients in the hospital/home setting is a added bonus. I have a passion for taking care of others, so working with children and older adults is a joy. I...
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
4.0
"Bridget did an excellent job with house cleaning and food preparation for our family. "
Michelle P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 for children as young as 2 months. I have also worked in a daycare type environment with children ages 6-weeks to 12-year-old.
I was a live in nanny for 2. 5 years.
I am a mom to a super happy 11-month-old boy! I'm happy to watch another child or two in your home, or mine!
Lindsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey has been a great help to us in our time of transition! She is fun and the kids love her. We like that she is active with them and engages them in play activities. Trustworthy and great with people!"
Maggie M.
Marissa H.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I absolutely love children, I've been a nanny for 7+ years and worked at a lot of summer camps teaching children. I am very passionate about the future generation and I am going to school (pre-med/child development) so that one day I will be able to make a living helping, teaching, and supporting the youth. I am a very...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"punctual, caring and capable. five stars!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am 35 years old, live in St. Louis City.
Education:
Experience:
From 18-21, co-owned a company providing specialized care to kids w/ special needs
Teach For America in 2014 teaching 3rd grade in St. Louis Public Schools
Taught 8 yrs, specializing in trauma-responsive strategies & social justice ed
Education...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a classroom teacher. She uses whole brain techniques and is well trained in working with neuro divergent kiddos....
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Shira S.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Shira and I'm from Saint Louis, Mo.
I have a background in Marketing and Insurance but I'm currently taking a break from the corporate world.
While I take some time to decide on a new career path I want to spend it doing something that brings me lots of joy which is taking care of children.
I've been looking...
Shira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Shira was GREAT with my kids. We have an 8 month old and a 3.5 year old! My daughter always asked when Shira was coming back to play with her! She is so intentional, kind, and great at communicating/updating me throughout the day. We would highly recommend her :)...
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Karly P.
Collinsville, IL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am an Illinois native. Recently moved to Saint Louis after living in FL panhandle for a little over a year. I was working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at a pediatrics outpatient clinic. I am looking for some extra money while I transition back to life in the midwest and also while obtaining my state therapy...
5.0
"Karly is incredibly sweet and flexible with my children. She outwardly cares for them and takes their safety seriously in driving them to school in the mornings. She isn't deterred by a sick child or being asked to run a side errand, instead, she is always eager...
Amy P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mariah and I am currently a college student at WashU on the track to become a child psychologist. My life passion has always been to bring joy and inspiration to everyone! Regarding my experience, I have worked with many ages from newborn to 34 years old. I have been babysitting for nearly four years and I have...
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was excellent with our daughter. Our little one has had a tough time transitioning from the crib to a big kid bed and Mariah was fantastic. She was patient and thoughtful even though our daughter didn't go to bed until after 9pm. I would definitely hire...
Care member
Sheridan K.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
**Do not currently live in STL
Hi there! I am soon migrating to the St. Louis area! I just graduated (Dec 2024) from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics, but I have worked with children since I was old enough to work. In my 10+ years of experience, I have been a live-in and live-out nanny, tutor,...
Sheridan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Traci W.
Florissant, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I believe that every Child is a unique small human with wonder potential. For this reason, I chose a career as a nanny-to help children grow, develop and reach their full potentials. As parents, I know selecting the right nanny is often difficult, frightening and a bit stressful, so I'd hope to make things easier for you.
As a...
Traci can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dodi, and I just completed my Masters degree in Nutritional Wellness, and I currently work as a program coordinator for individuals with special needs. My Bachelors degree in Psychology is from the Pierre Laclede Honors College at UMSL and I have always had a passion for childcare! I am patient, loving and kind...
Dodi can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am the mother of three children that are successfully thriving in their adult lives. I am currently a nanny for two children, ages 21 mo. and 3 yrs old. My past experiences, in addition to motherhood, has been working with mildly disabled young children, and I have worked in various schools in a Teacher Assistant position....
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Ryli A.
Florissant, MO
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Future Elementary Teacher With A Passion For Enriching Children Lives!
Hello, I am originally from the mountains of NC but have made STL my forever home. I have experience working as a nanny with infants, toddlers and young kids. I also have extensive experience working as a substitute teacher with K-12 students. I also have two dogs at home who are my entire world so I'm great with dogs! I am...
Ryli can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Erin G.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Looking Forward To Working With You And Your Family!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi y'all! I'm Erin. I live by TGP with my dog Sonny. I've lived in STL for almost 7 years now since living for college. I have a full time role at SLU, but hope to get back into childcare as I miss my nanny jobs in college.
I have worked with a variety of families ranging from 1 to 4 kids, ages newborn to 10. I have special...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature has allowed me to excel at my job for over a decade. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, and I'm comfortable caring for up to five children at a time.
As a certified teacher, I...
Lia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Renata J.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
As an Early Childhood Education major, I've enhanced the lives of children as a nanny, center director, preschool teacher, as well as daycare owner/operator.
I would like to partner with families that consider the care, supervision, and education of their child to be a top priority.
My childcare abilities include but are not...
Renata can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Joy C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am currently in law school, and I am looking for a part-time child care position!
I have a wide variety of experience working with children as a nanny and as an instructor. To start, I am the eldest girl of eight kids! I have been in a care giving position since I was very young. I had my first official nanny position in high...
Joy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Wood River, IL
Keirstin M.
5.0
Keirstin is a compassionate caring person who always puts the needs of the children first. She makes everyday with the kiddos fun.
- Karen D.
Edmonia J.
5.0
Our family has had the pleasure of working with Mrs. J since Summer 2022. She helped us tremendously during a difficult transition. We welcomed a new baby earlier in the year, while our oldest daughter struggled with having a little sister to share with Mom. Mrs. J helped us with cleaning, laundry,...
- Care member
Estefania G.
5.0
Estefania is a wonderful caregiver! We have known Estef for over a year and a half and she is dependable, punctual, and most of all our 3 children LOVE her! (as do we!) When we initially hired her, she helped us starting very early in the morning and was on time each and every morning! She also...
- Mandy D.
Vessences J.
5.0
Vessy has babysat my three sons from the newborn stage. She is kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and genuine. I highly recommend her.
- Hayley S.
Bridget L.
4.0
Bridget did an excellent job with house cleaning and food preparation for our family.
- Michelle P.
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