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Shannon C.

Part-time Babysitter

Dwight, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have experience watching a 2-year-old for a year and a 1-year-old and a 7-month-old. I also have experience watching a 9-year-old. I am CPR certified and my major is Early Childhood and Family Services.
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Alexis M.

Gardner, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am an experienced babysitter who loves taking care of kids. I have about 3 years of experience with babysitting, I started with some of the neighborhood kids when I was around the age of 14, and then it progressed to me having a permanent job with a family of 2 boys for a little over a year. I then moved to another...

Christie P. says "Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles often and...

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Myrissa P.

Reddick, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, energetic, and dedicated. I like working with kids because I have three nephews and I enjoy any activity with them. In my spare time, I like to go for hikes, adventures, and photography. I have my own business I'm starting up.
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Sue A.

Child Care

Pontiac, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I have several years of experience watching children. I have raised as thriving teenager who is 21 I. just got done watching a 3 yr old boy for 8 mnths they moved to a different state. I have watched my nieces and nephews from infant to age 12. I was. there on and off while they where working. I have a medical background with...

Jean A. says "Sue is a compassionate and loving lady. She is caring for all people. Her loving nature comes through with animals as well. She is patient and kind while...

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Grace B.

Fun Babysitter

Pontiac, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I provide a safe environment, I love taking the child(ren) to the park or outside. Watching children play and have fun while learning is important.

Dakota M. says "She was always on time and my children loved her! They hated watching her go! She always treated them greatly!"

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Adele S.

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Essex, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, attentive, and energetic. I'm looking for a job that has a positive environment and is dependable. I have worked in child care for 2 years, but I have experience being around kids for most of my life. I come from a large family and have always been surrounded by a positive family...
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Megan L.

Herscher, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Megan and I have been working at a daycare center for 5 years and during that time have earned my Certified Childcare Professional credentials and become the lead teacher for the infant class. I have also completed over 175 training hours as well as being CPR certified. However, I gained the most experience when I...
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Taea S.

Braidwood, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Taea. I have been working in childcare centers for 5+ years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks up to 8 years old. The past two years I have been an Infant teacher, and I am currently enrolled in online classes in Early Childhood Education! I just recently moved from Chicago to Lombard and wanted to branch out...
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Nicolea N.

Pontiac, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am passionate about providing nurturing and reliable child care. With several years of experience working with children of various ages, I have developed a strong understanding of their needs and how to create a safe, fun, & educational environment. I believe in the importance of fostering a child's development through...
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Kaitlin R.

Fun & Creative Sitter!

Coal City, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have experience in the medical field as well as with children with special needs.
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Judith H.

Looking For A Babysitter/nanny?

Essex, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Judie and I have one bio son, 2 bonus kids and I am the legal guardian of our newest family member who is 6! I've always loved kids and felt like I was just meant to be a mom, so what better job than to work with others kids as well!? I also have worked with special needs kids (in the local school district) for...
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Jennifer F.

Jennifer

Braidwood, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hello! My name is Jennifer. I have been babysitting for over 6 years now, I started very young and fell in love with it ever since. I love what I do I love to make sure my kids feel safe, comfortable and happy! I would love to have a great relationship with not only the kids but the parents as well. I think it's very important...
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Lauren G.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Consistent Position With A Family

Mazon, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I began my experience caring for children with my two younger brothers and quickly became the neighborhood babysitter. I have babysat children ranging in age from a few months old to 15 years old in need of an overnight sitter. I can cook meals and have experience cooking for individuals with allergies or special dietary needs....
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Mira J.

Part To Full-time Babysitter Available

Braidwood, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi, I'm Mira! I have been babysitting for about three years now and for the most part, I tend to work with children aged 4-10, but I do have experience with younger children as well. I took child development and childcare classes throughout high school. For my child development class, I was able to help teach a preschool for a...
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  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of July 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dwight, IL

Babysitters in Dwight, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 14 listed babysitters

Alexis M.

Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles...

- Christie P.

Sue A.

Sue is a compassionate and loving lady. She is caring for all people. Her loving nature comes through with animals as well. She is patient...

- Jean A.

Grace B.

She was always on time and my children loved her! They hated watching her go! She always treated them greatly!

- Dakota M.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dwight, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dwight, 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 1 babysitters in Dwight, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Dwight, IL babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 per hour as of July 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 Dwight, 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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