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60 babysitters are listed in Lake Villa, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lake Villa, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alex, I am 23 years old, and have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Special Education at Loyola University Chicago. I have both work and clinical experiences with children ranging in age from birth to 13 years of age. I have worked under the supervision of a college professor and classroom teachers in a variety of...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alex is wonderful with children. She is remarkably gifted with babies, very gentle and loving and comfortable with them. She is very responsible and my girls always have a wonderful time with her!!!"
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm looking to help out some families who need an occasional babysitter for date nights/events or a part time regular babysitter until I will be teaching again in mid-August. I'd also be happy to help with tutoring. I am off for the summer, so I have a lot of availability during the week (just not full time as I am taking...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was so helpful with my child! I have a 6 year old boy and he had a great time with her."
Amanda G.
Quinnlyn M.
Lake Villa, IL
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a College and Career Navigator for the College of Lake County. I work Monday-Friday 8-4 but I am usually available nights and weekends! I have 10+ years of experience babysitting ages 6mo-12years. I have also working in education for about 2 years now and have sped experience.
I absolutely adore kids...
Quinnlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have two children of my own who are now 27and 25 and raising them brought such joy to my life. My son was always very rambunctious and keeping up with he and my daughter kept me very busy, which I really enjoyed! Being a stay-at-home mom was just a gratifying experience that taught me so much about life and kids, and as they...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"I had to find a babysitter last minute for my 9 month old. Lisa responded right away, and offered for us to interview her as well. Being a first time mom, and leaving my baby with a non-family member for the first time, I was nervous. Lisa reassured me that she...
Lexi K.
Lauren S.
Lake Villa, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a child care provider with 13 years of experience. I have worked with a wide range of families over these years providing quality child care, in addition to raising three boys of my own. Between my experience as both a child care provider and a mother, I believe I have acquired both a skill and knowledge base that...
5.0
"Lauren is absolutely everything you are looking for in hiring an at home daycare provider. We hired her to watch my daughter (who was initially A few months old) and she has grown to be a very important part of our family. She is warm, kind, and cares for my kids...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I've grown up with pets, love visiting friends and family who have them, as well as caring for my own now. Cats and dogs and everything in between I can take care of for you if need be.
Lisa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
I've always been a great student and love helping kids gain confidence who are struggling to succeed.
5.0
(1)
I've been working with kids with special needs and disabilities for the last four years through the Penguin Project of McLean County as well as being a student aide in the Rochester school district. This is a special group that utilizes the acting talents of kids with special needs and disabilities with a peer mentor on stage....
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile!
My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast...
Anna G.
I am an elementary teacher. I started my education journey by babysitting I watched all ages of kids and really found a love for working with them.
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Lexi. I am fun, trustworthy, and connect well with kids of all ages. I have over 8 years of care taking experience, primarily with two different families.
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved kids, I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and have lots to offer for your family's childcare needs!
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hello, my name is Lexi. Ever since I was 13 I started babysitting for a family of two young children. That continued for 6 years until I went away to college. There, I picked up a personal care assistant job to work with individuals with disabilities. Throughout my experiences, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know those...
I been babysitting casually since I was 14. I love kids, and have always been more then willing to help out family, friends, and neighbors!
In my spare time, I am a full time college student. I am currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I love performing, and am usually always...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Stacy B.
Lake Villa, IL
$14-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Love Being Outside, Listening To Music, Being Active, Doing Crafts, And Playing With Kids.
I am CPR certified. I am babysitter certified. I have been babysitting since I was 10 or 12 years old. I ran a business back at my home, working with kids, anywhere from parent help to babysitting to running a kids camp. I've been a camp counselor, Camp owner, did parent night outs and have taught Preschool. I'm currently going...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Sarah K.
Lake Villa, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello Everyone My Name Is Sarah. I Am A 19 Year Old College Student Full Of Energy And Passionate.
Hello my name is Sarah. I am a 20-year-old Junior/Senior at Illinois State University studying Special Education. I am online looking to babysit on the weekends or after school. I am fully vaccinated including my booster shots. I also have my flu shot and am up to date on my TBD shots. I have my license as well as a car. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Kameron H.
Lake Villa, IL
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was volunteering for cub scouts until I became a scout and a den chief and senior patrol leader. During that period I met multiple families that I still babysit for to this day. I also have lots of younger ones in my family.
In my spare time, I love to craft or anything from drawing to...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kameron has been babysitting for us for a few years and also assists us with pet care when we travel. She has assisted us with light housework, homework, doing crafts and activities, simple meal prep and clean up and even appeases my children by getting into their...
Care member
Hello! My name is Cora and I am currently a graduate student at National Louis University studying clinical mental health counseling. My goal is to one day work with children/adolescents who struggle with certain behavioral and mental health issues.
I have had experience in babysitting since I was a young girl, as I always...
Cora can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
I like helping out where I can, so if you need help with anything, let me know!
I'm really good at sewing, so if you need mending or altering for your clothes, I'd be happy to help you out too!
Quinnlyn M.
Lake Villa, IL
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have lived in Lake County my whole 25 years of living (besides college) and have always had a dog! I love animals and have a great passion for them! I also have a 8-month-old Australian Shepherd who is full of energy, so we are used to lots of walks!
Quinnlyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Villa, IL
Alexandra A.
5.0
Alex is wonderful with children. She is remarkably gifted with babies, very gentle and loving and comfortable with them. She is very responsible and my girls always have a wonderful time with her!!!
- Elizabeth M.
Jessica N.
5.0
Jessica is great! Our 2 year old son loves having her over. She is reliable and dependable, making our lives much easier. We will continue to hire her as much as we can!
- Kristi C.
Lisa S.
5.0
I had to find a babysitter last minute for my 9 month old. Lisa responded right away, and offered for us to interview her as well. Being a first time mom, and leaving my baby with a non-family member for the first time, I was nervous. Lisa reassured me that she would take care of my baby as if she...
- Lexi K.
Lauren S.
5.0
Lauren is absolutely everything you are looking for in hiring an at home daycare provider. We hired her to watch my daughter (who was initially A few months old) and she has grown to be a very important part of our family. She is warm, kind, and cares for my kids as if they are her own. I STRONGLY...
- Care member
Lisa H.
5.0
My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast and lunch for all three kids. She...
- Anna G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lake Villa, IL:
How can I find a Lake Villa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lake Villa, 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 53 babysitters in Lake Villa, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Lake Villa, IL?
The average rate for Lake Villa, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.75 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 Lake Villa, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lake Villa, 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.
Ratings for Lake Villa, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Lake Villa, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.