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60 babysitters are listed in Lake Zurich, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL
Jelayne C.
Lake Zurich, IL
$21-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 20 years old and I'm in my second year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced babysitter and I enjoy taking care of kids! I'm very caring, organized and responsible! I've been babysitting for 7 years and I've taken care of children ages...
Recent review:
5.0
She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun!
She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also...
Katie D.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny for over 10 years and have 20+ years of babysitting experience for families of up to 5 children, ages birth to 12. I have my own transportation, am a non smoker, and comfortable with pets. I also am able to do light housework, laundry, cooking, and errand running. I love spending time with kids and...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Cassie has a true passion to work with babies and kids. What I respect most about Cassie is that she is a natural at handling challenging situations in a calm manner. She is engaging, patient, and my girls adore her sweet personality. They are always asking when...
Robin H.
Isabel M.
Lake Zurich, IL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Isabel I Have 27 Years Of Being A Nanny I Like To Work With Infants And Toddlers
5.0
(3)
I have been working as a caregiver to seniors and children for an excess of 27 years. I also worked in elementary schools. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I will also accommodate with light housekeeping including laundry.
I do not utilize television to occupy children, Instead I prefer visiting parks and libraries and...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Isabel was with our family for over 8 years! She helped me with my four young boys and loved them like her own. She also kept the house in order, helped with laundry and dishes and ran errands for us when needed. She made my life as a working mom so much easier! If...
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Kelly S.
Lake Zurich, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Highly Organized, Mature, Responsible,reliable,trustworthy And Love To Play And Read.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mother with college age children, and successful experience raising and caring for young children. Professional and helpful personality with evenings and weekends available to sit for your youngsters. Vehicle and transportation not an issue.
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Kelly was punctual and personable. I trusted her with my children. She did a great job and I will be using her again for future needs.
Jo J.
Ava M.
Lake Zurich, IL
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ava. I am a first year student at the College of Lake County. I am working on my prerequisites and plan on transferring to a four year University to become an elementary school teacher.
I have many years of experience caring for children and truly enjoy every minute of it.
I am CPR certified, great with...
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Ava is helping with both of our kids and she is great. They are super excited when she comes to take care of them. She helps out three days a week after school and drives them to after school activities. Highly recommend Ava.
Mark T.
Hello! My name is Laura. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood education. Throughout college, I had experience working with children through my clinical experience and 2 years working at a daycare. I taught 1st grade for a year and a half at St. Mark's Catholic School in...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! I'm Nandita and I was looking to babysit over the summer! A little about me: I love painting, reading fiction novels, and riding my bike. I'm also an avid baker, although my little brother would argue that nothing I bake is edible. I have experience babysitting him over the years, as well as the occasional cousin/family...
Nandita can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
I have over 3 years of experience babysitting, for both my church and families around my neighborhood. I have experience with kids aged 8 months to 7 years old. I currently am going to be a junior in college and am home for the summer. In my free time, I enjoy painting, making crafts such as bracelets, and being outdoors. I like...
Kaley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
My name is Perpetual, and I have 4 years of experience being a nanny. I can help with Travel and Errands. I lived in Nigeria my whole life, and I recently just moved to the US in 2022. I'm good with kids and I babysit a lot because I love kids. I'm willing to do other tasks too if need be.
Perpetual can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Marguerite F.
Lake Zurich, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Greta and I am a Sophomore at Miami Ohio. I am majoring in Primary Education with the hopes of teaching 4th or 5th grade. I have 4 years of babysitting experience as well as two summers of day camp experience. I have a car and I can drive children to sports, classes, or fun activities!
Marguerite can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Mary and I have a passion for teaching and learning. Since 2001, I have been caring for children in a multitude of capacities: babysitter, nanny, tutor and day care teacher (early childhood and elementary education). I am comfortable with ages ranging from newborn to preteen and I am confident managing multiple...
Hello! My name is Alysia. and I graduated from Illinois State University in 2021 with a major in Elementary Education and currently completing my masters program in literacy. I taught one year as a 4th grade teacher and will be completing my second school year teaching 2nd grade. Throughout my four years at school I worked with...
Alysia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have grown up babysitting my younger sibling, who is 5 years younger than I am. I have worked extensively with two families in particular. One of those families with 3 children of the ages 3, 6, and 9, while the other family had two children of the ages of 9 and 12. I have experience working with babies and infants and am CPR...
Elise can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Isabella O.
Lake Zurich, IL
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! A little bit about me! I am Isabella and am a Senior at the University of Alabama, graduating in May! I will be in town for the summer before starting graduate school for Speech Language Pathology!
I love working with children and have been babysitting since my sophomore year of high school! I have worked with many...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Hello! My name is Mary and I have a passion for teaching and learning. Since 2001, I have been caring for children in a multitude of capacities: babysitter, nanny, tutor and day care teacher (early childhood and elementary education). I am comfortable with ages ranging from newborn to preteen and I am confident managing multiple...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I am a positive and energetic college student who is looking for a stable nannying job for the summer. I have taken care of children from ages of 2 to 7 for three years now. I was a nanny of 2 boys for 3 years, and occasionally babysit a 6-year-old girl and another set of boys. I helped cook meals, clean up, bathe and drive the...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Magdalena, I'm a freshman in college who is looking for a consistent nannying gig over the summer, during the week. I have experience in babysitting for families, as well as working for school aftercare programs through a park district. I'm willing and able to do all kinds of things, including cooking, cleaning, and...
Magdalena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Krista P.
Lake Zurich, IL
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic babysitter with two years of experience looking after children on weekdays. Effective in engaging them in a variety of activities to meet educational and physical needs. I pride myself on being able to learn quickly and adapt to any situation. Some things that I love doing are being outside, playing sports, and playing...
Krista can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Laura K.
Lake Zurich, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Laura. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood education. Throughout college, I had experience working with children through my clinical experience and 2 years working at a daycare. After I graduated, I spent the summer as a missionary, leading a summer...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays
I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in arts and painting came in handy with building my daughter’s creativity as well. She is always so upbeat and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Zurich, IL
Jelayne C.
5.0
She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun!
She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also helps get our 4 year-old daughter to...
- Katie D.
Cassandra S.
5.0
Cassie has a true passion to work with babies and kids. What I respect most about Cassie is that she is a natural at handling challenging situations in a calm manner. She is engaging, patient, and my girls adore her sweet personality. They are always asking when they will see Cassie again. Any...
- Robin H.
Isabel M.
5.0
Isabel was with our family for over 8 years! She helped me with my four young boys and loved them like her own. She also kept the house in order, helped with laundry and dishes and ran errands for us when needed. She made my life as a working mom so much easier! If you are looking for a loving,...
- Care member
Kelly S.
5.0
Kelly was punctual and personable. I trusted her with my children. She did a great job and I will be using her again for future needs.
- Jo J.
Ava M.
5.0
Ava is helping with both of our kids and she is great. They are super excited when she comes to take care of them. She helps out three days a week after school and drives them to after school activities. Highly recommend Ava.
- Mark T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lake Zurich, IL:
How can I find a Lake Zurich babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lake Zurich, 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 44 babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Zurich, IL?
The average rate for Lake Zurich, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.18 per hour as of April 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 Zurich, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lake Zurich, 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 Zurich, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.