Find babysitters in DeKalb, IL that you’ll love

114 babysitters are listed in DeKalb, IL

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years

Babysitters in DeKalb, IL

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Sydney E.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

A Best Friend And Babysitter In One

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
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Grace D.


DeKalb, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Or Pet Care Available

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, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Great with little ones and she is always on time and dependable.

Christina P.

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Holly H.


DeKalb, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Local Babysitter

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...

Recent review:

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.

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Haransa H.


DeKalb, IL

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Recent review:

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.

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Kaitlyn L.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Summer Care, Weekends And Date Nights. Babysitting Experience For 5+ Years.

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: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kaitlyn is extremely responsible and loving! Wonderful with kids of all ages. I'm proud to be her mother

Karen L.

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Brittany R.


DeKalb, IL

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

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

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Reyna M.


DeKalb, IL

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Sunshine Sitter

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, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Reyna was punctual, respectful and good with the children.

Lys K.

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Brittany R.


DeKalb, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

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 walking, pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Being a first time mom and never having to have relied on a babysitter that was not my mother was super scary. Brittany was absolutely fantastic with my 3 month old baby girl! I loved how flexible of a schedule Brittany was able to have with me and her kindness. I...

Jasmyn B.

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Emily M.


DeKalb, IL

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

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.

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Colleen W.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Home Caregiver

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: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Recent review:

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.

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Kelsey M.


DeKalb, IL

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

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.

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Emily M.


DeKalb, IL

$20-45/hr6 yrs exp

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...

Recent review:

5.0
She is doing her clinicals in my 5th grade classroom. She is very helpful with students,knowledgeable and organized.

Nikki S.

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Jordyn K.


DeKalb, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Offering A Fun And Safe Environment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 8 years of experience. I have experience coaching soccer and babysitting kids from ages 3 to 13. I understand the unique needs of each family and individual, and I take pride in tailoring my approach to meet those needs. Whether it's engaging children in creative activities, providing companionship to seniors, or...
Jordyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Audrianna B.


DeKalb, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny:)

I'm 22 and I've worked with kids since I was 15. I've babysat, worked summer camps, year round sports programs, and preschools. I love sports, crafts, and outdoor activities. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, positive, adventurous I like working with kids because I love the way little minds think. I love to teach and...
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Sarah H.


DeKalb, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a current fourth-year graduate student in the Clinical Pscyhology PhD program at NIU. I have been babysitting off and on since I was 13 years old, and I love working with children. In my previous babysitting jobs, I have worked primarily with children ranging in age from about 3 through 12 and have provided "date night"...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Ambrosia C.


DeKalb, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And Occasional Babysitter

I am a 21-year-old college graduate with an Associate's Degree and a specialization on Child Development. I am a former CNA and CPR certified. I love being around and caring for children.
Skills:

CPR

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Kalista A.


DeKalb, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been working with children for the past 10 plus years. I am currently studying to earn my Master's Degree, so just looking to earn extra money this summer while doing something I enjoy. I'd describe my personality as caring, passionate, and enthusiastic.
Kalista can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shelby C.


DeKalb, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Become A Nanny/babysitter In The DeKalb Area

Hello! My name is Shelby. I am a 24-year-old woman looking to share and grow my experience as a caregiver. Back when I was in high school, I would babysit regularly for a family that I am still in contact with to this day. I cared for three sisters of varying ages. I continued to babysit for them throughout my time in...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Maria D.


DeKalb, IL

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Easy Going Babysitter

I have been babysitting and working with kids since I can remember. I go home on weekends to nanny for families who have built a rapport with me over the years. I also work with special needs kids that I met from my job working as a behavioral therapist!
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Grace W.


DeKalb, IL

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Dekalb Babysitter

Hi! I'm Gracie. I'm 20 years old and I have at least 4 years of experience in babysitting. I am kindhearted, energetic, and engaging! I'm a college student looking for any family that needs extra help around the house. I am also great with pets!
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in DeKalb, IL

Grace D.

5.0

Great with little ones and she is always on time and dependable.

- Christina P.

Holly H.

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.

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.

Kaitlyn L.

5.0

Kaitlyn is extremely responsible and loving! Wonderful with kids of all ages. I'm proud to be her mother

- Karen L.

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

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in DeKalb, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 114 listed babysitters.