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Special Needs Babysitters Granite City, IL (Contact for Free)

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Kaylee Barlow
Granite City, IL

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Member since: Mar 2025

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Granite City for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Writing

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Kambri  Richardson

Kambri Richardson
Hillsboro, IL

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Last seen: 3 days ago Member since: Jan 2025

In need of a babysitter?

Hello, my name is Kambri! I am 17 years old and currently a junior in high school. As a responsible and caring teenager, I have a genuine love for working with children. I bring energy, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility to every babysitting job. I am committed to creating a safe and fun environment where kids can learn and play, ensuring their well-being and happiness while their parents are away. If you are interested in a babysitter please let me know!

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Physical disabilities
    • Deaf / hard of hearing
    • Visual impairments
    • Sleep disorders

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Hillsboro for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am currently a junior in high school who works at a daycare from 3:00-5:30pm during the week! :)

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Kambri For Free

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Marya D Rose

Marya D Rose
St. Louis, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2026

Responsible & Caring Babysitter You Can Trust

Hi! I’m a 10th-grade student who loves working with kids and making babysitting fun! I have experience caring for children ages 3–10 and also help take care of my younger siblings, so I’m used to keeping kids entertained and on schedule.

I enjoy playing games, doing crafts, helping with homework, and making sure kids feel happy and safe. I’m responsible, patient, and easy to get along with, and I always follow parents’ instructions. I’d love to bring a fun and positive energy to your family!

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $14 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding

Dog walking $14 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of St. Louis for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

Arvo

- - - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a responsible 10th-grade student with experience babysitting children ages 3–10. I have cared for multiple families and regularly look after my younger siblings, which has helped me become patient and dependable.

I can help with homework, prepare simple meals, and keep kids engaged in safe, fun activities. I always follow instructions carefully and work to create a positive, safe environment for every child.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Animals
  • Gardening

Contact Marya For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Michelle Cody
St. Louis, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2026

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Physical disabilities

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of St. Louis for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 18 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 46 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals

Contact Michelle For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Ariel Graven
St. Louis, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Toilet training
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • School holiday daycare

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. Louis for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Ariel For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Granite City, IL, United States (Updated 15 Apr 2026)

Granite City babysitters are paid an average of $17.22 per hour as of April 2026, which is 13.1% lower than the Illinois average of $19.81, and 7.1% lower than the United States average of $18.54. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Granite City.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Granite City:
$15.65 $17.22 $18.78
Illinois:
$18.01 $19.81 $21.61
United States:
$16.85 $18.54 $20.22

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Special Needs Care Our Babysitters Can Offer

Find a babysitter who has the right skills that match the special needs of your child. Our babysitters can offer care for the following conditions:

  • Food allergies
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
  • Anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Deaf / hard of hearing
  • Visual impairments
  • Sleep disorders

Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Special Needs Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a special needs babysitter so you can feel confident your child will be safe, supported, and happy.

1. Look for relevant experience

Choose babysitters who have worked with children with similar diagnoses, behaviors, or medical needs.

2. Check training and certifications

Ask about CPR, first aid, and any specialized training (e.g., administering medication, ABA therapy, seizure response).

3. Ask detailed questions

Discuss how they would handle meltdowns, medical emergencies, or communication challenges.

4. Request references

Speak to families of children with special needs they’ve cared for before.

5. Arrange a meet-and-greet

Observe how they interact with your child and whether they connect in a patient, caring way.

6. Be clear about routines

Provide written instructions for meals, bedtime, medications, and calming strategies.

7. Communicate about triggers and supports

Share sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and comfort items.

8. Confirm reliability

Ensure they can commit to consistent care and handle unexpected situations calmly.

9. Start with short sessions

Begin with trial sittings so your child and babysitter can build trust gradually.

10. Trust your instincts

Choose someone who shows genuine empathy, patience, and respect for your child’s individuality.


Special Needs Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing special needs babysitter candidates to help you find someone who’s skilled, patient, and the right fit for your child.

Experience & Background

  • What experience do you have caring for children with special needs?
  • Have you worked with children who have [your child’s specific condition, e.g., autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy]?
  • How do you adapt your caregiving style to different needs and abilities?
  • Can you share an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it?

Skills & Training

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • Have you had training in behavior management, sensory support, or therapies (ABA, speech, occupational)?
  • Are you comfortable assisting with mobility equipment, feeding tubes, or other medical supports?
  • Are you willing to learn specific care techniques unique to my child?

Communication

  • How do you communicate with children who use alternative methods (signs, devices, gestures)?
  • How do you handle situations where a child has difficulty expressing their needs or emotions?
  • How do you communicate updates and concerns with parents?

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • How would you handle a medical emergency, seizure, or allergic reaction?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication, if needed?
  • How do you ensure safety during outings, play, or transitions?

Routines & Behavior

  • How do you approach meltdowns, overstimulation, or behavioral challenges?
  • Are you comfortable following strict routines, or do you prefer flexibility?
  • How do you encourage independence while keeping the child safe?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about working with children with special needs?
  • What qualities make you a good fit for our family and our child?
  • How do you stay patient and positive in stressful situations?