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Sara A.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Sara A., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 10 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Sara, and I have over 10 years of experience caring for children from 6 weeks old through school age. I have worked in preschools, childcare centers, after-school programs, and as a babysitter. My experience includes supervising children, planning fun and educational activities, diapering, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with homework, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment. I enjoy helping children learn, grow, and build confidence through play and age-appropriate learning activities. I am CPR certified, dependable, patient, and passionate about providing reliable, high-quality care. I also offer homework help and tutoring for elementary-aged children. I look forward to getting to know your family and providing a safe, caring, and engaging environment for your children!

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$22–25/hr

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5.0

Raquel L.

She is amazing with the kids and very loving. I am so glad we found her for our family!

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Addy Z.

  • 1 year paid experience
  • 12 miles
Addy Z., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 1 year of paid experience

Hello! My name is Addy and I am a second year MSW student at WashU. I love children and have been babysitting my whole life. I have a large family and plenty of experience with children. I would love the opportunity to be a support to families whether that is through transportation or more specific child care needs!

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$18–100/hr

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5.0

Melissa L.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Addy as our children’s driver, and she’s been absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, punctual, and always ensures that our kids feel safe and comfortable during the rides. Her communication is excellent, and she’s been flexible when we’ve needed adjustments to the schedule. Addy’s calm and kind demeanor has been a huge help in making the school commute a stress-free part of our day. I highly recommend her!

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Kimberly P.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 13 miles
Kimberly  P., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 3 years of paid experience

Hi! I’m Kim 😊 I’m currently a nursing student and have experience caring for children ages 1–11 through daycare work, the SIUE Early Childhood Center, and nannying. I’m dependable, patient, and genuinely love working with kids.

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$15–22/hr

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Meghan M.

Kim was flexible with what we needed and our daughter had the best time with her! I'd highly recommend Kim.

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Paiton R.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Paiton R., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 5 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Paiton I am 20 years old and in the process of getting a degree in languages studies with five years of experience providing childcare for families. My passion for working with children stems from a desire to positively impact their lives and support families in need of reliable care. I believe in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I'm a creative and friendly person. My worldly knowledge and quick thinking allow me to adapt to various situations and engage children effectively. I prioritize open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their preferred communication method. With my experience and skills, I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages. I enjoy playing a variety of games with children, including outdoor sports, board games, and educational games that promote learning. I'm also comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe and structured environment.

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$18–30/hr

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Bre'anna W.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Bre'anna W., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 3 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Bre'Anna, I am a single mom of a 7 year old that was in the nicu so I understand first hand how to take care of kids needs! I will work closely with you to insure you and your kid/kids are comfortable and well taken care of!

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$20–25/hr

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Bianca C.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Bianca C., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 5 years of paid experience

My Name is Bianca I am a mother of 1 and I have over 6 years of professional experience working with children. I have worked in professional settings being a toddler teacher and infant teacher at KinderCare learning Center and Little Sunshine Preschool. I have also babysat for some of my parents. I have always had passion and love for working with children since the age of 16. I am currently looking to babysit part-time (evenings and weekends) while maintaining my full-time career.

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$18–30/hr

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Anitra B.

She great! She is always available to watch out kids, she comes on time, and can even run a few errands when needed. We love Bianca!

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Patience R.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 5 miles
Patience R., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 3 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Patience, and I love working with kids. I have experience caring for children of different ages and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and positive environment where they can learn, play, and feel comfortable. I’m responsible, patient, and dependable, and I understand how important it is for parents to feel confident leaving their children in someone else’s care. Whether it’s helping with meals, bedtime routines, homework, crafts, outdoor play, or just keeping little ones entertained, I’m happy to help however I can. I strive to be someone both parents and children can trust, and I always do my best to make sure kids feel cared for, supported, and have fun while I’m with them. I look forward to connecting with your family!

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$17–22/hr

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Dejanique W.

  • 8 years paid experience
  • 8 miles
Dejanique W., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 8 years of paid experience

Hi families! as of now I'm available for (overnights :Mon - friday ) (Mornings & overnights :Saturday & Sunday) I’m so excited to connect with you! I’m currently a substitute teacher, and I absolutely love working with kids—helping them learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, caring environment. I bring patience, creativity, and a positive attitude to every day, whether we’re doing crafts, playing outside, or learning something new. I’m looking for a nanny position for summer mornings, and I’d love to support a family that’s looking for someone dependable, engaging, and genuinely invested in their children’s well-being. If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I’d be so happy to chat more! 💛 Are you looking for a nanny/babysitter for during the day in the summer that you can trust and would fit in ? I am lovable, energetic, love to have fun . I have a 10 year old myself that brings me so much joy and happiness. So I know the ins and outs with kids. I am currently a substitute teacher that’s subs when teacher call offs working on my own schedule but I am looking for stability something full time or part time in the same field .I am looking to be your perfect nanny since i already have the advanced experience. I would love to take the time out to spend time watching and teaching kids. I have experience with watching two kids over the summer until they got older, who I also can give you guys as a reference. I love helping the elderly in the community and volunteering . I took a child development class in high school in 2013 . When graduating high school I worked as a Direct support professional and personal care attendant helping people who have disabilities. I have earned Mandt training, CPR & FirstAid , Substitute Teaching , & Med level 1 throughout the years, and these certificates are currently still active and i can provide proof . Caring for kids & adults is not just a job to me it’s my passion. when i was young i was in BigbrotherBigSister program, i graduated from the program and currently volunteer. I have a mentor who was my big sister in the program in my younger years who i kept connections with. she is a lawyer a PAGELAW law firm who can give a great reference for me.

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$16–28/hr

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Jasmine T.

  • 2 years paid experience
  • 8 miles
Jasmine T., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 2 years of paid experience

Im 21 years old and I am applying for this job because I love children so much. I grew up watching all my siblings and cousins from birth until they have reached adolescence stage. I am the second oldest of 4 and I've watched my little siblings.I cook , do laundry, clean, help them with homework, supervise for the activities they do. For infant/toddler babies, I would change pampers, feed and play with them. I've gone to North Technical High School for Early Childcare and I've created activities and then supervised the children. For the children whom I worked with were ages from 2 to 5 years old. I also served them snack and make sure they were safe. I made lesson plans for the following subjects math, science, language, gross motor, music, and art. I think you should know that I am certified to do first aid and CPR

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$8–9/hr

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Ariyana T.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Ariyana T., Babysitter in Alton, IL 62002 with 3 years of paid experience

I’m a college student finishing up my associates in the arts of teaching and plan on going to a university to get my bachelor’s in teaching next. I have a big family with lots of young cousins and siblings that I have watched over growing up and now I work full time at an early childhood education center as an inclusion teacher, helping little ones learn emotional / self regulation and the world around them! I’m excited to start babysitting, meeting new families, learning and growing in the field. My availability is mainly overnights during the week and most weekends I have pretty open availability. —start times— M-F 6:30pm, S-SU Open I have all the trainings, background checks ect through my job and am working on adding them to my profile soon, Thank you!

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$20–50/hr

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