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Natalie  L. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Natalie

St. Louis, MO
$13.75/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Natalie I am 16 years old. I have 4 siblings who are all younger then me and one is 7 months old so I do have experience with little kids. I love kids they bring me joy. I go to webster groves highschool and I am going to be a junior.

Certification

CPR
Emily B. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Emily

St. Louis, MO
$13.75/hr
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Emily. I am a stay at home mom of our one year old daughter. I am looking to babysit or nanny for someone to help bring in a little more income and be able to still care for our daughter. I worked in a daycare facility while in high school and college. Once I graduated college I became a cosmetologist and did that for 4 years until becoming a stay at home mother. I love children and watching them grow learn and develope. I am available any day and time

Have experience working with

Infants
Jayme G. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Jayme

St. Louis, MO
$20/hr
Part-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi there! My name is Jayme! I am currently a preschool teacher looking for additional work in my free time. I have experience with children ages 0-13 and have always enjoyed to help children grow in the right direction and teach independence, empathy, and to be curious! I am 25 years old living in the Saint Louis area! Thanks for reading!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Nina N. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Nina

St. Louis, MO
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m looking to nanny in STL

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Diamond W. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Diamond

St. Louis, MO
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Juliet S. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Juliet

St. Louis, MO
$40/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Talia J. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Talia

St. Louis, MO
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m a 21 year old mother of a 3 year old girl, and a 7 month old girl. I’ve been a stay at home mom for 3 years but now need the extra money and to care for some more little ones!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Tanvi P. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Tanvi

St. Louis, MO
$20/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hey! My name is Tanvi. I stay in Maryland Heights area. Currently looking for part time babysitter jobs.
I’m good with taking care of toddlers & infants as well. I can keep them engaged in activities and help with feeding the food.
Thanks!
Emerson T. - Seeking Work in St. Louis

Nanny Emerson

St. Louis, MO
$30/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in St. Louis, MO?

The average cost of a child care provider in St. Louis, MO is $18.94 per hour. Most St. Louis families on Nanny Lane pay $16 to $20/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in St. Louis, MO

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in St. Louis, MO

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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