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Nannies in Wood River, IL

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Keirstin M.


Wood River, IL

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

I'm A Very Enterjectic 25 Year Old Who's A Firm Believer That Children Learn Through Play.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm 19 years old and am very reliable and responsible. I have my own transportation so I can drive to appointment or pick up from daycare/school. I have a 2-year-old son who I have help with so i'm able to babysit and do caregiving for seniors. I have...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Britni W.


Dorsey, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Well-Rounded Sitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, and thank you for checking out my bio! I'm Britni, and I've been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with watching all ages of kids. I've had experience with children that have disabilities/medical conditions/assisted in therapies as needed. I can do meal preparation, have transportation, can clean, and am...
Britni can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Britni was always slightly early when we needed her for our children and informative about anything during the day. Her communication was perfect for our family as we have 3 children all with different needs and she always kept us working parents in the loop while...

Sandy G.

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Zakiya H.


Alton, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Zakiya H- A Great Reliable And Responsible Sitter/nanny!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Zakiya and I'm 25 years old. I've been caring for children since I took a babysitting course through a local hospital in my hometown while in grade school. I have a background in music and dance and have experience with coaching children. I have a passion for teaching and currently doing all that I can to gain as much...
Zakiya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Very helpful on short notice. Did great with my almost 1 yr old son and 4 yr old daughter. Would recommend to others. Thanks for the help!"

Taylor F.

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Autumn R.


Alton, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

PT In-Home Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Autumn. I've worked with all the age groups there throughout the past 10 years. I am a foster parent soon legal guardian of 4 amazing humans ages 3, 9, 10 & 11. My passion is guiding children, watching them build resilience and empathy for the world, and developing a sense of wonder as the take the lead. I...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Autumn is an amazing sitter. My son loves her. She loves kids and they love her. She takes time and interacts with lots of crafts, games and inspires creativity. I highly recommend her. "

Lisa Z.

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Olivia W.


Edwardsville, IL

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part/Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia. Growing up as the second youngest in a family of 9, I completely understand the need for an extra set of hands around the house. Cleaning, cooking, homework help, potty training; whatever it may be, I am passionate about working with Children and Children with Special Need and can help you and your family...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia is a phenomenal sitter and any parents who have the pleasure of working with her will be extremely lucky! She cared for our 4 kids, ranging from newborn to age 6, and was always on time and dependable. She is a delight to have around, and she will spend her...

Jennifer G.

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Kayli P.


Granite City, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Starting in 2007, I began caring for children. I have worked at many daycare centers throughout the years. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. Throughout school, I held a full-time job in childcare. I have worked with children birth through five. I nannied a newborn and prior to that I nannied twin boys and...
Kayli can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Kayli for childcare! She has provided care for my son in the past and was an excellent and dependable individual who not only provided exceptional care for my son but has an outstanding passion and ability to connect, teach and positively impact...

Michelle N.

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Clara H.


Alton, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

About Me!

I have 4 years of experience with being a nanny, 5 plus years of experience with babysitting, and 2 years of experience teaching. I am currently a Special Education Teacher and have been working as a teacher for 2 years now. I am currently looking for a summer nanny/babysitting position, since I am a teacher I will only be able...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Nila O.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi am Nila. Experienced nanny and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children and their families. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 6 weeks old bringing proven track record of satisfied clients. Willing to take on household duties and work with clients to meet their individual needs....
Nila can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amy K.


Saint Louis, MO

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special education teacher with over 10 years of experience working with children either as a teacher or a nanny. I also provide tutoring services. My college degree means I have a wealth of knowledge in child development and child psychology. I've worked with children from birth to age 18 during my career. I? I...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance
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Willow H.


Alton, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Crafty And Fun Sitter!

Hello! My name is Willow and I have 3 years of experience working with children, I have worked at The Nature Institute as a junior counselor/paid staff for the past 6 summers and I absolutely love it! I am now looking for a nanny position to continue working with children and to help me save up for a house! I would love to help...
Willow can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am a 19-year-old college student with experience sitting for all ages! I have my own car and can babysit until very late. I am also looking to nanny! I have online classes MTThF from 9 AM-10 a.m. and Wednesday 10AM-12:30 p.m.
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caroline D.


Edwardsville, IL

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 6 years of experience. I am willing to help out around the house pick up and drop off kids. i'm an elementary ed major. I nannied for a year last year, and now I babysit on and off
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Aleiyah L.


Edwardsville, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My names Aleiyah and I recently moved to Edwardsville! I have 6 younger siblings and 2 older siblings. I'd describe myself as caring, patient, approachable, and a very positive person. I enjoy working with kids because with growing up I would always want to help my mom with my siblings and with years of experience, I found...
Aleiyah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Zoewy K.


Alton, IL

$5-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nanny and babysitter , with a genuine love for nurturing and supporting children's growth. With three years of experience, I'm well-equipped to care for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and creative personality, coupled with my CPR and First Aid training, ensures a safe and nurturing environment for...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah B.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter Available

Hello, my name is Hannah! I am a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville majoring in Social Work. I am looking for a part-time babysitting job this semester! I have been babysitting regularly since I was about 13 years old. Last summer, I was a nanny and I absolutely loved it! I have previously worked as a...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley W.


Godfrey, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Ready To Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very responsible, mature and hardworking person. I love to work with children and have many years of experience doing so. Since my nephews were born (now 9, 7, & 4) I have occasionally cared for them. I also gained experience through a local daycare where I worked as an assistant teacher. I enjoy being able to help out...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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Kiera M.


Edwardsville, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kiera!

Hi, I'm Kiera! I'm a fun sitter who loves crafts, playing outside, and keeping kids happy and safe. I have 8 years of experience in childcare, including being an after school and summer camp counselor, as well as a full-time nanny to three children, 50 hours a week. I'm CPR certified and I can help with light housekeeping and...
Kiera can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have plenty of experience working with children of many ages and have done summer nannying and year round babysitting in the past. I am a college student at Lewis and Clark and would love to gain even more experience in childcare. I have my own reliable vehicle, I can help with errands, I have cleaned houses in the past and...
Erynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Hi there! My name is Riley and I am 26 years old. I've been working as a daycare teacher since I was 18. I've worked mainly with 2s and 3s, but have had time with each age group. I also have experience working with children on the autism spectrum. I love working with children and families and would love to help out a family...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Wood River, IL

Britni W.

5.0

Britni was always slightly early when we needed her for our children and informative about anything during the day. Her communication was perfect for our family as we have 3 children all with different needs and she always kept us working parents in the loop while away. She was even willing to watch...

- Sandy G.

Zakiya H.

4.0

Very helpful on short notice. Did great with my almost 1 yr old son and 4 yr old daughter. Would recommend to others. Thanks for the help!

- Taylor F.

Autumn R.

5.0

Autumn is the best nanny I've had, hands down. She watched my daughter from the ages of 2 to 5 whenever we visited Beaver Creek, CO or Vail. She worked at the Beaver Creek ski resort daycare and would watch my daughter during the day then we would hire her separately to watch my daughter in the...

- Holly C.

Olivia W.

5.0

Olivia is one of the only people I trust with my 1 year old and 1 month old. She's the best sitter, always playing, singing, and teaching my little one. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of someone to love on their babies while they are away!

- Kayla M.

Kayli P.

5.0

I highly recommend Kayli for childcare! She has provided care for my son in the past and was an excellent and dependable individual who not only provided exceptional care for my son but has an outstanding passion and ability to connect, teach and positively impact the children she cares for.

- Michelle N.

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