Find babysitters in McHenry, IL that you’ll love

98 babysitters are listed in McHenry, IL

The average rate is $17/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in McHenry, IL

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

4.6

(21)

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground,...

Ian G.

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Sophia D.


McHenry, IL

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(10)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator...

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Diana N.


McHenry, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As an experienced senior care-giver and RN, your loved one will feel secure through my skilled and compassionate care. I have worked effectively with seniors living with diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke, and dementia, administering daily medications as prescribed by the clients' physicians. I have provided diabetic care and...
Diana can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, dementia, companionship
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Diana is a compassionate, kind, dependable and trustworthy caretaker. She helped manage diabetic care with insulin and helped us manage care for our family member.

Dede M.

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Kylie W.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kylie. I'm 21 years old and have been working with kids for almost four years! I've been babysitting for three years. I've worked with infants and children up to 11 years old. I'm currently in school for my Master's in Special Education and am currently student teaching. I am looking for a summer position as I...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katie T.


McHenry, IL

$10-19/hr10 yrs exp

Afternoon And Weekend Sitter Looking To Help Out With Your Kids

5.0

(1)

I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful, friendly. I like working with kids because they are fun and have wonderful imaginations, and I can learn from them. I'm looking for a job that I can do after my regular job (7am-3:30pm) or on the weekends. I started working with kids when I was in high school. I have been...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey.

Sue B.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

3.6

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 19 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

Shannon C.

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Joy B.


McHenry, IL

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an aspiring nursing student and its in my nature to care for others. I have a niece (4yo) and a nephew (7yo) that have given me most of my experience. But I'm great with all ages. I like to provide a respectful, joyful, and kind atmosphere. I can help with housekeeping, running errands, cooking small meals, school work, and...
Joy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Our boys had such a wonderful time with Joy. She filled in for our nanny over 8 weeks when we needed full time support. The kids took to her fast and enjoyed playtime with her. She's curious about kids and made up fun games that my toddlers loved. She was always...

Lara B.

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Iveta B.


McHenry, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hey my name is Iveta and I am a mother of a 6-year-old boy who is extremely active and has a lot of energy and I love that . I have helped with raising siblings of the ages 2 , 8 and 9. I really love kids of all ages , along with caring for your kids I'm okay with helping out with a couple of chores If needed . If they need...
Iveta can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
After knowing Iveta for about 4 years now, I've seen how driven she is to work and provide for her son. She's always gone above and beyond to ensure his safety, health, and of course his happiness. She's very hands on and loves taking the little ones on outdoor...

Jodie H.

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Angela P.


McHenry, IL

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Active & Fun

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Angela and I enjoy playing, laughing, learning & having fun. I have been around children for most of my life and I look forward to helping your families childcare needs.
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Angela was very responsive, communicated clearly, arrived on time, and was very patient and kind to our 18 month old son. I highly recommend and would book again.

Care member

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Janette C.


McHenry, IL

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Hello Families, My Name Is Janette. I'm Located In McHenry IL.

5.0

(2)

Hello Families My name is Janette. A little bit about myself I'm 23 years old. I live in McHenry and I have two little girls. Not too along ago I decided to be a stay home mom because of the whole pandemic. Before working in the medical field I had an in home day care taking care of a couple of toddlers and infants. In high...
Janette can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
She's wonderful with my kids! She's very patient and was always very reliable.

Linda H.

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Kaila K.


McHenry, IL

$13-15/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi, I'm Kaila. I currently work at an elementary school with kids between the ages of 5-7 . I have also worked at a middle school with kids between the ages of 12- 13 . I have 2 younger siblings that are 13 & 10 that I have babysat since they were toddlers. In 2020, my senior year of High School I took a Frist Aid Class which...
Kaila can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shontai H.


McHenry, IL

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust!

Hello! I'm a caring and passionate babysitter with over 5 years of experience taking care of newborns to 8 years old. I love doing arts and crafts activities, going to the park and exploring nature, playing games indoors as well as educational activities. I'm a certified first-aid and CPR provider. I am confident that I can...
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Sarah S.


McHenry, IL

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Super Star Babysitter

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I have a car and can run errands for you but I would appreciate having gas covered.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Krystal T.


McHenry, IL

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

The Bubbly Babysitter

Hi there, my name is Krystal! Being around children naturally brings out the best in me. I become even more energetic, bubbly, and fun. I've always wanted to aid in an elementary school classroom and babysitting is the first step towards my goal of being a Child Development Associate! I'm 19 years old and am looking for a...
Krystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
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Grace L.


McHenry, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hi I'm Grace, currently looking for babysitting, nannying, & tutoring jobs, open to more. I have about 15 years of childcare experience. I have cared for over 20 families, with 1 to 4 kids, ages ranging from infants to high school age. I am a graduate of The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where I earned a Bachelor of Science...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Charlee M.


McHenry, IL

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Charlee. I'm 22 years old and I attend Loyola University in Chicago as a psychology major and dance minor. I have been babysitting for over 8 years. I have experience with taking care of children of a variety of ages, ranging from 6 months to 13 years old, along with multiple kids at once. I am adamant on having...
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Andrea D.


McHenry, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Andrea. 25 years old. When I am with kids I like to go outside if weather permits, or play indoor games when weather is not permitting. I also enjoy arts and crafts! I am also a Sunday school teacher and teach from 4-10 children on a mostly weekly basis. I have 13 years of experience babysitting children from 3...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Serena L.


McHenry, IL

$15-16/hr9 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Serena, and I have 5 years of experience. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was in eighth grade. Often throughout high school, I would babysit family friend's children and watch my sister and her friends who were significantly younger than I am. During my first two years of college, I babysat...
Serena can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Hannah P.


McHenry, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Looking To Nanny/babysit During The Summer

I'd describe my personality as very outgoing, caring and loving! I like working with kids because they have such a mind of there own and I love to watch and help them grow! I'm looking for a job that has a very opening home and the children are very active and love to keep moving! I also enjoy a family that has good...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
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Amaya C.


McHenry, IL

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Housekeeping!

Hello!! I have eight years of babysitting/nanny experience, which also included various housekeeping tasks. I enjoy helping out families with their laundry (wash, dry, put away), vacuuming, dishes (load dishwasher, unload dishwasher, hand-wash), take out trash/recycling, organization (cabinets, wardrobes, drawers, living spaces,...
Amaya can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in McHenry, IL

Karen R.

5.0

Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...

- Ian G.

Sophia D.

5.0

Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator that she enjoys that environment.

- Care member

Diana N.

5.0

Diana is a compassionate, kind, dependable and trustworthy caretaker. She helped manage diabetic care with insulin and helped us manage care for our family member.

- Dede M.

Katie T.

5.0

Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey.

- Sue B.

Dawn C.

5.0

Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.

- Shannon C.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in McHenry, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 98 listed babysitters.