Find experienced babysitters in Saint Jacob, IL

I have been working with children professionally as a full time nanny for the past 23 years. I have extensive experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including experience with twins and in nanny shares. I love to form a bond with the children I work with; I have stayed with most of my nanny families from when their child was a newborn or infant until they began preschool, 2 to 3 years later. I love spending time with kids; they always keep me on my toes! I really enjoy reading books, singing and playing with babies and young children, and taking them out to the park on a nice day. I also incorporate my love of animals and nature in our day, as I love to teach children about the living world around them, and help to bring out their inner scientist. I grew up in the Northern Virginia area just outside of Washington DC; I got my AS at NVCC, before finishing up my BS in Biology at George Mason University. I lived in Portland, OR for over 10 years, before moving to Collinsville, IL in August 2022. In my free time I bike, hike, swim, practice yoga, and cook healthy meals.

I have over 20 years of experience as a paid babysitter/nanny, and more than 27 years of overall childcare experience since caring for my nephews as a teen. I have been a full-time and part-time nanny for families with children of varying ages, from birth to early teens. I have watched up to five children at one time. I have an associates' degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked as a substitute in daycares and preschools. As a nanny, my responsibilities beyond basic care have included: -Preparing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. -Modeling and teaching appropriate behavior and social skills. -Organizing and conducting age-appropriate activities, ie. games, arts and crafts, sports, walks and play dates. -Maintaining and observing children's health and well being. -Supervising and assisting with homework, chores and development of personal hygiene. -Transporting children to school, outings and appointments. -Light housework pertaining to children's areas and needs. -Working with parents to develop and implement various programs to aid with discipline, schedules, potty training, homework/education and more.

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.

Hello, my name is Paiton I am 21 years old and I am currently in school to get a bachelor degree in early childhood education. I have about 5 years of paid childcare experience. I have worked with children in both a school and home service. I started around 16 years old caring for children of family members and around the neighborhood. Then for my last year and a half of high school I was a teacher assistant. As far as other experiences in a school setting I was an; -English teacher in Costa Rica for 2 months. -A Spanish teacher for a summer program at a daycare. -Also as a before and after school site director with the YMCA. As far as my nanny experience I have worked with children from 3 months to 11 years old. I have worked with a few families for temporary positions and also with families just on occasion. I have experience sleep training, teaching children how to read learn their colors alphabet even Spanish and more. I have also successfully completed a defensive driving course. If you have any more questions I would be happy to answer them I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi! I’m Ahrianna! I am an 18-year-old college student studying Early Childhood Education with a passion for working with kids. I have hands-on experience helping care for my two younger siblings, so I’m comfortable with routines, playtime, and keeping kids safe and engaged. I also have experience with pets and am happy to help with them too! I’m responsible, patient, and love creating a fun, caring environment.

Hello!! My name is Brittney Nigh, I am currently a teacher’s assistant at Triad High School and am going to school to obtain my Master’s in Teaching. Before working at Triad I was a nanny for a year and a half and I absolutely loved it. I love working with children of all ages and helping them learn and grow. I am CPR/First Aid trained and have lots of references! Please contact me if you have any questions!

Hi, I’m Mika Ferguson,Educator with a robust background in fostering nurturing and engaging learning environments, leveraging 4 years of experience to enhance cognitive and social development in young learners. Proficient in early childhood development, childcare, and communication, with a keen ability to introduce innovative teaching methods and educational technologies. Committed to inspiring young minds through creativity and empathy, while collaborating effectively to meet diverse needs and improve learning outcomes.

Hi! My name is Chelsea, and I’m an experienced childcare professional and mom with a genuine passion for working with children. I have several years of professional childcare experience, including working as a Lead Teacher in a childcare center. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children and am comfortable with everything from bottles, diapering, and naps to playtime, activities, meals, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. I have my Child Development Associate (CDA) credential as well as First Aid certification. My professional experience has taught me how to care for children with different personalities, routines, and needs while keeping them engaged and supported throughout the day. I am dependable, patient, responsible, and believe children thrive when they feel safe, loved, and encouraged to explore. I enjoy creating age-appropriate activities, getting outside when possible, reading, playing, and following each family’s routines and parenting preferences. I am currently looking for a family who needs part-time childcare and is comfortable with my infant daughter accompanying me. I believe this can be a wonderful arrangement because your child would have the opportunity for companionship while receiving individualized care from an experienced childcare provider. I would love the opportunity to get to know your family and provide dependable, loving care for your little ones!

I have been babysitting since I was 15 and I have experience with kids for many years before that. I work at Pride of Illinois, a cheer gym in Collinsville, so I have a lot of experience with kids. I like to babysit because I love kids in general and I love to see them grow into individuals. If I can help this process even a little bit, that makes me feel like I am a part of something bigger than myself.

I'm currently a PRN Emergency Room Tech with years of experience babysitting and working with children of all ages. I’ve cared for two wonderful families, ages 1–9. I also have experience teaching children ages 2–4 through a Kiddie City program focused on preparing them for kindergarten. I'm CPR + First Aid certified and have a perfect driving record. I'm patient, dependable, and love building connections with kids while keeping them safe, happy, and engaged. I'm comfortable with playtime, crafts, learning activities, meal prep, helping with daily routines, and so much more! Feel free to reach out with any questions or to set up a call!