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I love children, I am very patient with them, and very good with handling all behaviors. I have experience with babysitting in the past.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Jacqueline L.
Forreston, IL
$11-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am currently a junior in college and looking for a summer job. I have babysat for many different people on many different occasions. I have 3 siblings and many pets.
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Hi! My name is Amber . I'm 20 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 16. I have babysat many kids ages infant to 12 years old. I also have a baby daughter of my own so I would say I'm pretty experienced! I am CPR certified, reliable, and I have a very flexible schedule. One thing that I should let you know is that I will...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Izabella F.
Polo, IL
$16-31/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Izabella, but I prefer being called Izzy! I am a dog mom of two (Dax and Luna). I was a nanny for a family for a year. I still occasionally babysit their boys. I then moved on to be an assistant teacher at a daycare for 2 years. Before both of those I started babysitting at 13. I love working with children and...
Izabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia! I have many years with house keeping and industrial cleaning. My family owned there own cleaning service for many years
Olivia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"I love them. Olivia is an outstanding caretaker. Her communication is on point always informative. Extremely accommodating as well. I can not express how much she is a life saver, when I needed a sitter she was welcoming and understanding of the urgency. Both her...
Breeafton B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Olivia, I have seven years experience with working with the elderly. I have worked for two different senior care agencies and most definitely love my job! I loved getting to know my clients and being able to work one on one with them. I have worked in both a nursing home setting as well as private home care as a...
Olivia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My sister and I interviewed and hired Olivia to care for our 101 yr old mother. We both found her to be a very kind, sweet and caring young woman. Her certifications and background check were more than adequate, and truly provided much comfort, knowing she was...
Lydia M.
Olivia H.
Byron, IL
$15-20/hr • 17 yrs exp
4.3
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile! My name is Olivia and I'm 27 years old with my CNA license in both Illinois (my home state) and Florida. I am CPR certified through the American Heart Association as well as first aid trained. I have my level two background check available for the state of Florida...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia and her family have been Amazing with my sons. They are caring, communicative, loving and so much fun to be around. My 10 month old loves her. She works with families on pricing, they are flexible and welcoming. They are live savers especially for parents...
Adelaide D.
Carlee H.
Freeport, IL
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Carlee. I'm 23 years old, I have been babysitting/nannying since I was in high school. I am very good with children and love caring for them. I am CPR certified, have my own transportation, and I can do homework with your kiddos. I am able to prepare meals and do light housework if needed. I am also good with...
Carlee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Would love a chance to help your pets. I can help in your home but most prefer boarding at ours. Please send me a message to discuss details and see what works.
Lisa can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
I have been caring for animals for as long as I can remember. I've delivered many litters of puppies. The animals I have cared for include dogs, cats, reptiles, chinchillas and other small mammals, farm animals, etc. I want to be a house/ pet-sitter because I want to earn some money while studying for my exam in July. Please,...
Danielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Enjoy each day by keeping that smile on your face. I've always been passionate about serving others in all areas of their life. My hope is to create a happy day for the ones I serve.
I believe and practice in my everyday life, respect, morals and integrity. I am humble and willing to learn.
I am adult CPR/AED Certified and...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Danielle S.
Chadwick, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have taken care of children since I was 12. This summer, I got a job working as a full time babysitter. I babysat a 6-month-old baby and a 5-year-old for 45 hours each week. This gave me plenty of experience changing diapers, preparing meals and bottles, and coming up with fun crafts and activities for children.
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hello!
My name is Karlee. I have a years of experience with working with individuals who were in need of companionship and caregiving. I have worked with Help at Home around the Freeport area for a year a couple years ago. Afterwards, I helped cared for my grandmother for 6 months till she passed.
I have been told that I am...
Karlee can also help with: Personal care, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Olivia H.
Byron, IL
$11-15/hr
I can care for your beloved animals! My services include pet sitting, dog walking, waste removal and much more.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced house keeper with references readily available! My goal is to be a part of the village helping keep your families healthy and safe with some help in keeping homes tidy!
Kristina can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, pet waste cleanup & more
Mallory N.
Byron, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Mature And Experienced With A CNA. Have Worked With Special Needs Children.
I have worked in numerous locations. I worked for a hospital with elderly patients after hip, knee, etc replacements. I have also worked in a children's home where the children were severely disabled. The children were all wheel chair bound, had trachs, and were fed through g tubes. I also have experience with babysitting. I am...
Elizabeth M.
Byron, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. Nature walks, text and picture updates as requested, play time, etc. I have 10+ years of experience pet and house sitting.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Abigayle F.
Freeport, IL
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My names Abi and I'm 22. I have a 2-year-old daughter and have been working in childcare since I was 16. I am currently working at a hospital as a receptionist but I am looking for a nannying job or a weekend babysitter as needed! Feel free to reach out, I would love to speak with you about your child care needs!
Monica B.
Freeport, IL
$10-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! . I'm going into my second year of college at UW- Milwaukee (My location and availability will change when I go back to school, August 26th). I took a babysitting course a few years ago and was a volunteer at the local youth center. I also have experience assisting the elderly with dementia and Alzheimers in the nursing...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Karlee, looking to nanny for a family either part or full-time. Long term preferably. I've have years experience working with and taking care of children from a variety of different ages. I had worked as a nanny/babysitter for different families through out Illinois and for my younger...
Karlee can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Forreston, IL
Olivia H.
5.0
I love them. Olivia is an outstanding caretaker. Her communication is on point always informative. Extremely accommodating as well. I can not express how much she is a life saver, when I needed a sitter she was welcoming and understanding of the urgency. Both her and her husband are always very...
- Breeafton B.
Olivia H.
5.0
My sister and I interviewed and hired Olivia to care for our 101 yr old mother. We both found her to be a very kind, sweet and caring young woman. Her certifications and background check were more than adequate, and truly provided much comfort, knowing she was more than capable of caring for our...
- Lydia M.
Olivia H.
3.0
Olivia was very good with my daughter. She was with her for a month. One day I asked if anything happened because my daughter had a mark on her head and I had said she probably did it to herself with her nails. I was not being accusatory by any means. And then I get a text a few hours later saying...
- Makayla H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Forreston, IL:
How can I find a Forreston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Forreston, 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 2 babysitters in Forreston, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Forreston, IL?
The average rate for Forreston, IL babysitters on Care.com is $13.50 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 Forreston, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Forreston, 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.