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Jeri R.

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
For eight years, I taught special education (learning disabilities) in the public schools. Since my first son was born, I've been a stay-at-home mom. For the past 24 years, I've been homeschooling my kids. During those years, I also taught preschool at our co-op, Now that I only have a senior at home, I really miss caring...

Jeff B. says "I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her. "

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Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
As a certified teacher with eight years of childcare experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles ignited my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. My patient, creative, and friendly personality allows me to connect with children easily. I adapt my...

Tracey W. says "Hannah is great with kids. She works to make connections by finding games and activities that are if interest to them. She takes her responsibilities very...

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Caring And Loving Person

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....

Trevor F. says "WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would...

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Hey Everyone! My Name Is Kendra! I Can't Wait To Hopefully Help You Out

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Kendra, I am an incoming junior in college and have been babysitting for 6 years now! I am majoring in early childhood education with the plan to open my own in home nature based daycare. Some of my experiences include: - 6-8th grade buddies program (went on field trips with the special education class) -...

Annie H. says "We interviewed Kendra about six months ago and have been using her for date nights since. She's the only person outside of family that we completely trust...

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Huntley, IL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna and I'm energetic 44 years old mother of three teenage girls with over 10 years of babysitting and some preschool teaching experience. I really enjoy watching children grow and learn, helping them as they grow and face new challenges in school and life in general. I feel our responsibility as parents and...

Sara O. says "Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are...

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Part-time, Evenings And/Or Weekend Care Giver

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs. I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...

Jessica D. says "For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a...

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Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...

Care Member says "My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice way to keep...

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Child Care

Algonquin, IL

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience caring for children. I have been a nanny for various families with children of all ages, as well as a daycare teacher, substitute teacher, infant teacher, and public school preschool teacher. I worked for the same family for over four years, starting with two children ages 6 months and 2 years,...
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Loving Sitter With Early Childhood M.Ed. Available

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello parents! I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design. I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....

Care Member says "Caitlin did a great job for us - would recommend her again"

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Part-time Or Full-time Caregivers

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I started to babysit my cousin first and I saw that I like it. When I started high school, I got into a program that called child development. In my child development class I started to take care of kids at the ages of 3 to 5 years old and I enjoy it. Since taking that class I decided I want to become a nurse.
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A Little About Me

Ringwood, IL

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$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun-loving, and energetic. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends, go on walks, and play sports such as volleyball and pickleball. One thing you should know about me is I grew up with 4 other siblings and I have been babysitting since I was very young. I have experience...
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Wauconda, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Sophia and I am a PR professional living in Chicago. I am the second oldest in my family and have 3 younger siblings, so babysitting has always been a natural thing for me. I am available to babysit occasional nights and weekends.
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Cary, IL

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$37/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I recently moved back to Illinois after graduating from UW-Madison with a degree in Neurobiology. For the past 5 years I have worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at a local hospital in Madison. Essentially I became my departments designated babysitter over the past couple of years. love working with children of all ages and have...
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Fox River Grove, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old! I have been told by several people that I should go into childhood development because I have a gift with children. I love arts and crafts, watching movies, and outdoor activities! I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family!
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Fun Sitter

Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have experience baby sitting all sorts of kids:). I've been babysitting since I was 12 and have worked with kids in most other jobs I have worked. I also am available to just run any errands you and your family might need taken care of! I am experienced with animals of all sort I can help with anything you would like me to do...
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Hard-working And Passionate

Cary, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I was president of Educators Rising in high school and I am the current president of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) at Illinois State University. I volunteered at the daycare in my church. I have babysitting experience with family and some family friends. I was part of Best Buddies for 4 years,...
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Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience
I have worked with kids with special needs in the schools for 30 years. While I do not have children of my own, I have a large family with many nieces and nephews. I am creative, kind and energetic. I am looking to support families that need a few hours of assistance each week.
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Fun Experienced Teacher/sitter

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have been an elementary teacher and youth softball coach for 4 years. I have 12+ years of experience babysitting, from occasional date nights, to full-time summer nanny. I have babysat for families ranging from one child to 5 children, ages 5 months to 13 years old.
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Beverly N.'s Photo

Huntley, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am 42 years old and I love children even though I don't have any children of my own. I babysat for 4 kids in one household all throughout high school (which started out as only 1 baby and grew to 4 as the years went on). Whoever I babysit or nanny for, I would love those children as if they were my own and put their well being...
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Kathryn C.'s Photo

Cary, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm the oldest of 7 children. Cared for seniors 14 years. Helped raise grandchildren, now 17, 20, 22 for 14 years and working as a caregiver for seniors on weekends. Worked as a journey women for phone company 21 years.
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.44/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Crystal Lake, IL

Babysitters in Crystal Lake, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jeri R.

I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her.

- Jeff B.

Hannah W.

Hannah is great with kids. She works to make connections by finding games and activities that are if interest to them. She takes her...

- Tracey W.

Suzanne D.

WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me...

- Trevor F.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Crystal Lake, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Crystal Lake, 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 34 babysitters in Crystal Lake, 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.

The average rate for Crystal Lake, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.44 per hour as of August 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Crystal Lake, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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