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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rosa I currently live in Cortland. I have two children of my own ages 10 and 14. I have worked in a center setting, with children ranging from newborns until 12-year-olds. have been babysitting since I was 15. At the moment I work for school district u46 as a special Ed para. I have my associates degree in...
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Sierra C.
Cortland, IL
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Educator In District 428 Making It Her Goal To Help With Kids Outside Of School. :)
Hello! I currently work as a substitute paraprofessional in d428. I have worked with the Gen Ed and Special Ed population for 3 years. Just like the Gen Ed population, I find it very important to foster a safe and loving environment for children with special needs while exercising skills in patience and de-escalation.
My...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Caitlyn P.
Cortland, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am currently a RN at Rush Copley Medical Center. I am looking for something additional to do that is flexible with my current work schedule. I am a full time RN who works 7a-7p. The average age of patients I am usually working with are 60+ so I am quite comfortable caring for your older loved one. I think respite care is so...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Caitlyn P.
Cortland, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am currently a full time RN at Rush Copley Medical Center. My fiancé and I are planning a wedding and I am looking for something I can do to earn a bit of money while also doing something I love. Outside of nursing I love being around kids and caring for them. I wanted to go something outside of my "real life job" and felt...
Jada C.
Cortland, IL
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been nannying/babysitting for 4 years on and off, working with children ranging from 3 months to 16 years old. I worked at a children's party and paint for 2. 5 years so I have lots of experience with large groups of children. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I'm very responsible and committed to my goal of caring for...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Reyna, I am currently a student a NIU and majoring in Special Education/Education. I love children and have recently worked at a grammar school/after school program. I mostly interacted with ages 3-5 but I was also a babysitter for a 1yr old and 7yr old. I am also an older sister to two and helped nurture them....
Reyna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Reyna was punctual, respectful and good with the children."
Lys K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there my name is Amanda, I am an NIU graduate with my B. A. I have been caring for children for 20 years now. I have taken care of infants to teens, and babysat for multiples (families of three with pets). I'm great with light house keeping, finding family fun activities for everyone to enjoy; including reading, going to...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda was a wonderful caregiver for my children and our elderly dog. She drove the kids to and from school and some activities, light housework and some food prep/cooking. She was responsible, on time and very reliable! We loved having Amanda with us! "
Jessica W.
Brittany R.
DeKalb, IL
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Brittany, and I am 22 years old. I am a Junior majoring in Child Development! I would love to help you out with childcare and/or pet sitting!
Reasons to choose me!
1. I am vaccinated!
2. I am experienced in child care and have been a babysitter/nanny for several years. I work well with children and their...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Brittany was a great dependable sweet caregiver. She showed up on time and went above and beyond in doing activities with my five year old. She was willing to become cpr certified. She was like family. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is haransa and I'm a dedicated 4th year college student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. With a passion for nurturing young minds, I have accumulated years of hands-on experience caring for children ranging from birth to 13 years old. My goal is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment...
Haransa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Haransa is responsible and trustworthy, and my kids liked her a lot. Was competent with many pick-ups and drop-offs for school and activities."
Eva R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace and I recently moved to the area from Dallas, TX. While I'm Dallas I owned my own business teaching horse back riding lessons, but after having my son last year I decided to take a step back from my business. My son is now a little over a year old, and he has only furthered my knowledge and love for...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Great with little ones and she is always on time and dependable."
Christina P.
Brittany R.
DeKalb, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Brittany, and I am 22 years old. I am a Junior majoring in Child Development! I would love to help you out with childcare and/or pet sitting!
Reasons to choose me!
1. I am vaccinated!
2. I am experienced in child care and have been a babysitter/nanny for several years. I work well with children and their...
Brittany can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She is a very caring individual with an eye for detail. She kept me informed about any issues that came up in regards to my puppy and even went above and beyond by doing things that I never asked her to do such as bringing in any packages that I received that day...
Elizabeth B.
Kayla N.
Sycamore, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Kayla and I have been babysitting for about 6 years now. I have mostly watched kids around my town while also caring for pets as well. I absolutely love taking care of kids; it brings me the most joy. I also love the outdoors, making crafts, playing games and doing many activities.
I'm looking forward to...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"My daughter LOVES Kayla. She's great with my daughter (who's 7). Will continue to use her as long as I can! Gets back to you quickly and very dependable. Provides activities for my daughter, which is great because I'm not crafty. "
Aimee B.
Emily M.
DeKalb, IL
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals.
I do have a full time teaching job this school year...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."
Nikki S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm calm, kind, artistic, energetic, and responsible. I've been babysitting since I was 14. I have plenty of younger cousins so I completely understand how stressful rowdy kiddos can be! I love kids and have taken child development classes in both college and while in high school. I was also given the...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Holly! I'm a 25-year-old grad student and I'm looking for a part-time position. I have been caring for kids since I was 10 years old and I'm pursuing a career in higher education. I have been a sitter/nanny for many families in the past and have a career background in environmental education. I love getting outside and...
5.0
"Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly coming over for as long as we can!"
Kelly C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am a speech-language pathologist at Highland Elementary School in Stillman Valley, IL. I eat, sleep, and breath all things early childhood / early elementary education :) and have experience caring for infants as well. My availability during the school year is largely limited date nights and/or...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is absolutely the best. My super shy son warmed up to her right away and is now asking for her. She is intelligent, punctual, and clearly has a good heart. I look forward to seeing her again and again. She's now a part of our family! She even played with and...
Katheryne R.
Emily M.
DeKalb, IL
$20-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework., and animals.
I do have a full time teaching job this school year and we are back in person so I am only available after school and on the...
5.0
"She is doing her clinicals in my 5th grade classroom. She is very helpful with students,knowledgeable and organized."
Nikki S.
Rylie K.
Sycamore, IL
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi! my name is Rylie. I am a 21-year-old college student! I am currently looking for a nanny job that requires lots of hours. I have a ton of experience and love kids!
Rylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of seeing Rylie grow as a person and a nanny/babysitter throughout the past 5-10 years. She grew up babysitting her younger sister and has a true passion for caring for children. She has held multiple nannying positions in our area in the...
Maddie K.
5.0
(2)
I have extensive experience in home health care having worked in the industry for 15 years. I have worked at an assisted living community as well as for home care agencies, and more recently in private home care. for the past 8 years now. I am very experienced and knowledgable working with people Alzheimers, denentia,...
Colleen can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Colleen is compassionate, friendly and reliable in every way. She is highly experienced, has a wealth of knowledge and has worked as a CNA, in elder Care in many capacities, and in health care overall. I would highly recommend her for any position for CNA work or...
Becky S.
Kaitlyn L.
DeKalb, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Summer Care, Weekends And Date Nights. Babysitting Experience For 5+ Years.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a second-year Child Clinical Psychology PhD student at NIU. Fully vaccinated and boosted. I am home for the summer in NJ, looking for a reoccurring babysitting job.
About me: I come from a family of 4 kids and am the only girl (I'll let you imagine what that is like :)) ! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hardworking, responsible, Fun loving and energetic.
Wonderful with children of all ages! "
Mary S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL
Reyna M.
5.0
Reyna was punctual, respectful and good with the children.
- Lys K.
Amanda H.
5.0
Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler.
She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap and was always happy to oblige our...
- Laurie B.
Brittany R.
5.0
Brittany was a great dependable sweet caregiver. She showed up on time and went above and beyond in doing activities with my five year old. She was willing to become cpr certified. She was like family.
- Care member
Haransa H.
5.0
Haransa is responsible and trustworthy, and my kids liked her a lot. Was competent with many pick-ups and drop-offs for school and activities.
- Eva R.
Grace D.
5.0
Great with little ones and she is always on time and dependable.
- Christina P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cortland, IL:
How can I find a Cortland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cortland, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 5 babysitters in Cortland, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Cortland, IL?
The average rate for Cortland, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Cortland, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cortland, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.