Find child care providers in Elgin, IL that you’ll love

145 child care providers are listed in Elgin, IL

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Elgin, IL

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Tasia C.


Elgin, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Full Or Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents, Looking for childcare for your little one? I am a stay-at-home mom of a 9yr old boy and an adorable goldendoodle who loves children. I have over 20 years of experience with children of all ages. I'm available for summer care and for the upcoming school year. Let my home be your child's home away from home.
5.0
"Tasia is the sweetest most caring person I've used. She's very attentive to my children's needs. I most Definitely would recommend her and can't wait to use her again! She can help with night outs watching your kids or home day care needs. "

Lisa M.

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Karen H.


Elgin, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Specialty Child Development, Pyschology Degree

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

NEW to Care. com, but I do have over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages! I am a reliable, responsible, respectful and trust-worthy caregiver. I am a nurturing, positive person with a calm disposition. I am an active & engaged caregiver who loves constructive activities, projects/ craft and outdoor...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Karen has been a lifesaver for our family. For the past two years, she's provided afternoon and evening care for our son and daughter (now ages 6 and 4). Karen has always been punctual and reliable, and her patience and empathy with our kids is amazing."

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Julie S.


Elgin, IL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Experienced Sitter

I'm a positive and energetic mom and part-time children's librarian looking for babysitting/nanny work in my free time. I have a very sweet 4-year-old who would accompany me- he is very friendly and loves to be around other children of all ages. We love the outdoors, visiting libraries and parks, and doing art, crafts, and...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Julie babysat as needed for my children and was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, on time and hands on with the kids. She always brought over books and fun activities for the kids to do! The kids love her!!! I highly recommend her to any family looking for...

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Haven F.


Elgin, IL

$23-38/hr7 yrs exp

Hello my names Haven (: I've had about 7 years experience of paid work as a nanny, it is a huge passion of mine. In my eyes it's preparing me to be a mother and that's all I desire. I am very energetic and I enjoy sports. I'm able to help out with homework or just entertain the children with either a good book or fun athletic...
Haven can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"-She is a great person - Great with kids - loves to do things with younger kids and make its great for them"

Trevor F.

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Lesley S.


Elgin, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate with 20 years of experience working with children. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I love music and arts and crafts. I think children are at their best when they are able to create and explore the arts and outdoors. I have been a babysitter, nanny, daycare teacher, child development assistant, and...
Lesley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We really enjoyed meeting Lesley. Our son and our dog, who barks at everyone, warmed up to her quickly. We also appreciated her precautions with COVID. Ultimately we decided to go with another sitter, but believe Lesley will find a great fit with another family."

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Calista K.


Elgin, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a wide range of ages ranging from a newborn-12/13 years. I've worked with twins on multiple occasions. I currently help out in the Preschool at Larkin High School, I ran my own in home daycare for a few years, worked for The Learning Tree for 2 years, and was also a Nanny for 2 wonderful families for 3 years...
Calista can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Calista is a very passionate and understanding person when it comes to the care of my son. I have high expectations, and she has never let me down. She is the first person I refer when asked about child care because I know she will not disappoint with her amazing...

Jaclyn S.

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Elizabeth T.


Elgin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of15 Years Looking For Full-time Or Part Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny. I have excellent reference from the parents. The children's well being, safety, education and happiness are of utmost priority to me. I hold the parents values and beliefs at forefront of the care that I provide for the children.
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I interviewed Elizabeth and felt she was dependable and trustworthy. She was punctual and pleasant and has tons of experience. Due to circumstances I wasn't able to work with her, but would consider hiring her in the near future if I may be so lucky!"

Anam A.

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Jen F.


Elgin, IL

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jen and I am a certified General and Special Education Teacher. I am currently teaching in an instructional classroom for children with Autism. I love what I do and truly care for each child. I have been a summer nanny for 11 years. I have worked with families with children whose ages range from 2-13 years old....
Jen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lindsay L.


Elgin, IL

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Lindsay, I am strongly looking to become a nanny, I have quite a bit of experience working with children. I worked at Boys And Girls Club, I've supervised 15 kids at once! I also volunteered at a pre school. You can surely trust me with your babies. My goal is to make a fun and safe space for kids. I love...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsay is very sweet. She did a wonderful job watching my kids and even cleaned up for me which wasn’t expected of her duties! Definitely recommend! "

Care member

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Kaitlyn K.


Elgin, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie let me tell you a little about myself, I am 27 years old and have been a nanny for the past 8 years! Most recently, I worked for a family with children ages 4, 8, and 1. I have worked with children of all ages from new born to 12/13yrs old. Unfortunately with the pandemic, I am no longer needed with my...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Dawn G.


Elgin, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 25 years, all of my positions have been long term with the longest being seven years with a single family. I am married, and I have two school age children of my own. I have taken care of children of all ages anywhere from newborn to the age of 16. I have also worked with children that have had...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn was excellent with our son. She was always very loving and cared for our son's well being. We never had to worry about our son being taken care of while away from him."

Jill L.

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Ruby V.


Elgin, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ruby, I'm very good with children and will give 100%of my attention to your kids. I'm trustworthy reliable , loyal, responsible , and a great loving person. I can do simple housework (cleaning, laundry, cook, dog walking)and drive kids where they need to go .
Ruby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Elizabeth B.


Elgin, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently a stay at home mom with 2 boys ages 6 and 9 and a little girl who is about to turn4. I worked as an infant teacher for over 8 years in a daycare and loved it. I decided to stay home after having my third child but would still love to work with children and families.
Skills:

CPR

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Brittany N.


Elgin, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

A Normal Nanny

I have 3 years of experience with my own son. I have a background as an operations director for 10 years. Covid happened, I was pregnant and the career option became derailed as I realized how important it was to be home with my son. After interviewing several nanny's it was clear I wasn't finding anyone I was comfortable with....
Brittany can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Brittany is very caring, dependable and flexible. She was willing to babysit at a moments notice. "

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Audrey H.


Elgin, IL

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Audrey and I'm a patient, kind, and fun babysitter who loves helping children grow! I have been babysitting since I could stay home alone myself and I recently spent time working with autistic children as a behavior technician. I am currently in school for my Associates in Early Childhood Education and plan on...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Audrey was awesome. She had great enthusiasm, didn’t let my rambunctious kids walk all over her, and they loved her! We will definitely invite her back!"

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Child care centers in Elgin, IL

Summit Early Learning Center

Summit Early Learning Center

333 West River Road, Elgin, IL

Summit Early Learning Center provides play-based learning at no cost to families for three-to-five-year-old children assessed to be at risk for developmental delays. We strive to prepare children for kindergarten by providing intensive services and programming to develop social-emotional,...

Two Rivers Head Start Elgin West Center offers a national preschool program that promotes Kindergarten readiness for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Head Start programs are FREE to income-eligible families, and strive to foster the social and cognitive development of children through...

GODDARD SCHOOL-ELGIN

GODDARD SCHOOL-ELGIN

2496 Bushwood Dr, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $169/wk

1.0

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Welcome to The Goddard School in Elgin! Our award-winning preschool is conveniently located near the I-90 and Randall Road interchange. As the proud owner and parent of Goddard graduates,our playful atmosphere, enrichment programs and outstanding faculty help foster a love of learning. Through...

Taylor YMCA Early Learning Center

Taylor YMCA Early Learning Center

1111 Van St., Elgin, IL

Starting at $200/wk

What are your hours of operation? 7:00 am 6:00 pm What age children do you accept? Children ages 3 years through 6 years Are meals and snacks provided? Yes, we serve hot meals and nutritional snacks. Our school uses a local caterer to provide our healthy meals and snacks. Is your staff...

Elgin Child & Family Resource Center

210 National St., Elgin, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Elgin Child & Family Resource Center located at 210 National Street Elgin, IL operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM and uses the Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, School-age, and Summer Camp programs.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Elgin, IL

Tasia C.

5.0

Tasia is absolutely amazing! She began watching my son when he was 5 months old and I am so thankful we connected. She exudes love and care for children and her level of communication and organization is unmatched. She consistently keeps in touch throughout the day and definitely knows how to...

- Samantha F.

Karen H.

5.0

Karen has been a lifesaver for our family. For the past two years, she's provided afternoon and evening care for our son and daughter (now ages 6 and 4). Karen has always been punctual and reliable, and her patience and empathy with our kids is amazing.

- Care member

Julie S.

5.0

Julie babysat as needed for my children and was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, on time and hands on with the kids. She always brought over books and fun activities for the kids to do! The kids love her!!! I highly recommend her to any family looking for childcare.

- Care member

Haven F.

5.0

-She is a great person - Great with kids - loves to do things with younger kids and make its great for them

- Trevor F.

Lesley S.

5.0

We really enjoyed meeting Lesley. Our son and our dog, who barks at everyone, warmed up to her quickly. We also appreciated her precautions with COVID. Ultimately we decided to go with another sitter, but believe Lesley will find a great fit with another family.

- Care member

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Ratings for Elgin, IL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Providers in Elgin, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 145 listed child care providers.