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Babysitters in Silver Lake, WI

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Genevieve M.


Silver Lake, WI

$10-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hands On Tutor; Making Learning Fun

I have about 3 years experience in tutoring from ages 12-16, but with over 7 years of babysitting I know how to work with students of all ages!
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Mary W.


Silver Lake, WI

$10-18/hr10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. Looking to watch kids while being able to care for my son as well.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
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Tiffany E.


Richmond, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom Looking For More Sweeties To Give My Love And Attention To.

I'm a mother of 5-year-old twins and a 14-year-old homeschooler. I'd describe my personality as a people pleaser, aware of other's feelings and reliable. I've been in love with children since my first born which was 2009. I'm looking for something that makes me happy and makes someone else happy. I have worked with 2...
Tiffany can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

Recent review:

5.0
Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job!

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Christy B.


Salem, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I have been working in early childhood since 2005. I have been caring for children in-home since 2002. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education in 2012. I enjoy reading, cooking, and, weather permitting, spending time outside with the children in my care.
Christy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We interviewed Christy to be a full time nanny. Although we opted to go with someone else, she was on time, professional, and had great interaction with the kids.

Will T.

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Kylie B.


Antioch, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Paid Best Friend

Hi!!! My name is Kylie. I am a current Chemistry major at Indiana University. I have nanny experience with two separate families and have bonded extremely with all the children. My goal is to keep the kids occupied and to make your summer less stressful! I am an active, outgoing, and creative person. As your babysitter/nanny, I...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kylie is extremely reliable, responsible and trustworthy. She plays and engages with my child with activities he likes to do. I trust her to drive my son to his activities even.

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Debbie S.


Spring Grove, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Pet/House.

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

pet care
Debbie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Recent review:

5.0
Debbie was very professional and did a great job of keeping in contact with me so I knew all was well with my cats. Plus, my very people shy cats actually liked her!

Michelle M.

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Alivia T.


Bristol, WI

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hey! I'm Alivia! I am an early childhood education major and I have been babysitting for about 6 years. Willing to help with school work or even pick up and drop off kids. I have references if needed. I'd describe my personality as caring, loyal, and considerate. I like working with kids because they each have different...
Alivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Alivia is responsible, thoughtful, and lots of fun! Our kids love having her over and ask when she will watch them again.

Hannah M.

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Valerie R.


Spring Grove, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her...

Alyce L.

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Julie Q.


Bristol, WI

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Julie was timely in responding to our request, happy to chat in advance to see if it was a good fit, and great with our son. She even brought some coloring activities and crafts since we had forgotten some of his toys!

Joey S.

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Krysten H.


Kansasville, WI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always been drawn to kids energy and curiosity. Since I was old enough to start babysitting I've watched many children ranging in age from infants to 10 years old. I've also watched kids in foster care and worked with kids with special needs. In spring of 2020 my family relocated and I had to leave my position as Youth...
Krysten can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We loved our experience with Krysten over the past year—The only reason we aren’t continuing is because our daughter is now starting school. We loved the fact that our daughter got interaction with Krysten’s little ones as well as interactions on outings to the...

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Gregoria L.


Spring Grove, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Stay At Home Mom

CPR certified. Several years of experience. I do currently work with an agency. Extremely efficient, clean, kind and outgoing. Medical background and assertive if needed.
Gregoria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We left our kid at Gregorias beautiful home, couple of times. Gregoria is a wonderful, caring person. Our little guy enjoys his time. Would highly recommend

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Melissa R.


Bristol, WI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Child Care Worker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with babies from 3 months up to 13-year-olds. I've had up to 5 kids at one time babysitting. They have been boys and girls and of all different ages. I have prepared meals, made crafts, cleaned up the house, done laundry, and provided transportation for the children too. I also work in a day care and I work...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Melissa was amazing with our kids. She is very friendly and made our first experience with a non-family member babysitter very easy and relaxing. She is punctual, dependable, and great at communicating. It didn't take long for our kids to warm up to her. And our...

Carrie S.

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Martha P.


Antioch, IL

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun , Energetic And Love To Read. Specially To Little Ones.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a a nanny with 15 years of experience and a chef. I specialize in healthy meals for the kids. I am extremely organized and flexible to the family's needs. Love pets!! I will include your four legged family member in my adventures with the children. My favorite thing to do is to read to the children. I know how...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We currently have Marta taking care of our 7 month old baby. She's been with us for 3 months now and she is amazing!! She is always on time, dependable, caring, and loving to our sweet little girl. She is so helpful around the house too, I swear she never sits...

Gabrielle W.

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Emma R.


Salem, WI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter And New Bestie!

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I've been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I have babysat for several families on occasion, but I've been with one family for 6. 5 years! I'm reliable, able to help with tutoring, and I love to cook!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Emma has watched both of our boys since they were both born and now they are 2 and 5! The boys absolutely LOVE Emma! She is outstanding with them and very creative with hangout ideas. Emma is the sweetest person ever and always has a smile. Emma is so kind, caring...

Amy B.

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Tamara K.


Antioch, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

RN Looking To Care For 1-2 Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse who decided to stay home and care for my children after I had my third child in December, 2015. I have cared for for three to four other children during the past 5 years. I have experience with many age groups including newborn care (3 of my own children and labor and delivery experience in the hospital)....
Tamara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
As a working mom of three children, I can tell you that I know how scary it is to be looking on Care.com for someone to watch your children. I know how unsettling it is to think about a stranger coming into your home to spend time with your most precious...

Nikki K.

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Rebecca W.


Salem, WI

$16-18/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Make Life FUN!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny with over 25 years of childcare experience who took some time off when my own children were born, but jumped back into nannying several years ago when they got older. I have a fairly laid back childcare style. I like structuring activities that allow for kids to use their own imagination and curiosity...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Rebecca is professional, dependable, honest, and trustworthy. She excels in her attention to detail and communication skills. She goes above and beyond in her care-giving skills with children, extended family members, and pets. She is never one to shy away from...

Rebecca P.

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Jenna M.


Trevor, WI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy babysitting! I was a nanny for 3 kids for a year and loved every second of it. I also babysit for a lot of people in my area.
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Abigail G.


Antioch, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently have a job and am not looking for another one. When I am looking for a job this is what I'd say. Hello! I've been a nanny for 5 years. I got my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I've taken care of children from age 3 months to 8 years old. I'm pet friendly. I have my own car. I know first aid and...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
I highly recommend Abby. If it was up to us we would've kept her forever. She's wonderful with children. She's patient, professional, reliable and flexible. Any family to get a chance to work with Abby is blessed!

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Selena W.


Salem, WI

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm selena. I am caring, artistic, energetic, and am from McHenry IL. I strongly encourage active play time and lots of reading. I am CPR certified, college educated, and have a great amount of experience with special needs children due to babysitting my autistic little sister growing up and watching other special needs...
Selena can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alexandra C.


Salem, WI

$27-42/hr3 yrs exp

Outdoorsy, Fun-Loving Science & Nutrition Nerd

Hello! My name is Alex and I just moved back to the midwest after over a decade on the west coast. I have a B. S. in geology and am certified in nutrition; I love science, particularly nature and health, as well as the arts and creativity. I'm passionate about the role adult caretakers and role models play in instilling in...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Silver Lake, WI

Tiffany E.

5.0

Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job!

- Care member

Christy B.

5.0

We interviewed Christy to be a full time nanny. Although we opted to go with someone else, she was on time, professional, and had great interaction with the kids.

- Will T.

Kylie B.

5.0

Kylie is extremely reliable, responsible and trustworthy. She plays and engages with my child with activities he likes to do. I trust her to drive my son to his activities even.

- Care member

Debbie S.

5.0

Debbie was very professional and did a great job of keeping in contact with me so I knew all was well with my cats. Plus, my very people shy cats actually liked her!

- Michelle M.

Alivia T.

5.0

Alivia is responsible, thoughtful, and lots of fun! Our kids love having her over and ask when she will watch them again.

- Hannah M.

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