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Jody W.

Full-Time

Fox River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...

Care Member says "Jody was a WONDERFUL nanny for our 3 month old son. Jody came to us in the beginning of November 2024. My son had gotten parainfluenza and had been in...

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Lilly G.

Fox River Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm a natural-born caregiver with a passion for nurturing and supporting children. Motivated by my previous rewarding experiences as a babysitter and my desire to positively impact young lives, I decided to pursue a career in childcare. My friendly and approachable personality allows me to easily connect with children and...
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Justine D.

Fox River Grove, IL

from
$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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Marta W.

A Nanny You Can Trust

Fox River Grove, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been privileged to teach and learn from young children for 30 years! They never cease to amaze me and are my favorite people. I will bring joy, patience and creativity to your home as well as lots of music. It's my secret sauce!
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Autumn B.

Childcare That Brings Peace Of Mind

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Autumn. I am a passionate, nurturing, caring, and creative individual with experience with children ages 3 months to 11 years, including twins. I feel most comfortable supervising 3 children at a time (depending on their age and needs). For context, I've been babysitting for 7 years. I am punctual, good at...

Care Member says "Wonderful experience Autumn was great with kids ! "

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Taylor N.

About Me

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a junior in college looking to work during the summer and briefly throughout the school year during fall, winter, and spring breaks. I'm a responsible and caring individual who loves spending time with children. I have always had a passion for working with kids, I have a lot of experience babysitting for family and friends....

Michelle B. says "Taylor was quick to respond and welcomed an meet-and-greet for our two golden retrievers. She took the time to let us get to know her and walked the...

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Eliana R.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Educated, professional, responsible, communicative, I like teaching, recreating, preparing food, dedicated to caring for children. Venezuelan my language is Spanish, 3 years of experience.

Melissa P. says "We absolutely love Eliana. We never had anyone outside of family take care of our kids and we were very nervous. The moment we met Eliana, she assured us...

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Jeri R.

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Vicki P.

Part Time Care Giver, Before School

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi my name is Vicki I am the mother to 3 young adult children. My oldest daughter just got married last year, my middle daughter is currently going to school at NIU, and my youngest son is pursuing a business career down in the city. I would love to help you any way I can. On top of being a Mom I've also helped other families in...

Vanessa R. says "Vicki is very dependable and always punctual. She's been watching my son since he was 3 months old. My son actually calls her auntie :) "

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Amber C.

Child Care

Algonquin, IL

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Sherri G.

Lake in the Hills, IL

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny for over 12 years and I truly love working with children! I enjoy reading, playing, and learning with children. I'm very flexible, loving, patient, kind, creative, and reliable. I hope to find a great family to work with soon!

Lindsey M. says "Sherri was our nanny for our now 16 month old daughter. Sherri was always prompt, communicative and reliable. She was very warm, empathetic and engaging...

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Jennifer M.

Part-time, Evenings And/Or Weekend Care Giver

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Bonnie R.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Colleen P.

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Cary, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
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Deborah B.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Hi, my name is Debbie, I am 55 years old and live in downtown Crystal Lake. I have over 20 years experience with babysitting. I have lots of energy, so enjoy being active both indoor and outdoor. Sports are lots of fun! Always nice to do arts & crafts, reading, homework and so much more. Always open for ideas with the family....

Care Member says "Great trustworthy sitter. Thank you. "

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Savannah V.

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Savannah. I am currently a student in college at Loyola University Chicago. I am a very outgoing and confident person who has approximately 3 plus years of babysitting experience. I guarantee your kids will have fun. Arts and crafts and playing games is a fun way I like to be engaged with the kids. I also like to...

Sara S. says "Savannah is kind, energetic, and engaging. Instantly connected with my three young children and kept them active and entertained. She is a joy to have in...

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Sydney F.

Babysitter

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
I am a responsible, active, playful, trustworthy, patient, caring, and experienced sitter for your children and/or animals. I began babysitting regularly 10+ years ago, worked as a daycare teacher/worker for 6 years, CPR certified, and recently graduated with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I frequently watch my nieces...

Care Member says "My kids absolutely LOVED Sydney and want her to come back again soon. She was very prompt and super sweet. Highly recommend!"

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Caitlin N.

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
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Venessa A.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am 40-year-old mother of 3 children. My youngest is 10. I have my Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education. I have over 15 years experience working with children in an array of different settings. I also have experience with physical and developmental disabilities. I'm a strong advocate for social emotional development...

Victor C. says "Venessa worked as a caregiver for my 90 year old mother-in-law, and then as a personal care assistant for my disabled daughter. In both instances, she was...

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Amanda F.

Experienced Babysitter And Future Teacher!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am currently a special education teacher in Cook county. I have experience in teaching music, math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. I was a camp counselor for many years and experience with all ages of children. I am also an animal lover, I directed the barn program at a camp. I currently have a rabbit and a dog...

Sharon F. says "Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fox River Grove, IL

Babysitters in Fox River Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jody W.

Jody was a WONDERFUL nanny for our 3 month old son. Jody came to us in the beginning of November 2024. My son had gotten parainfluenza and...

- Care member

Autumn B.

Wonderful experience Autumn was great with kids !

- Care member

Taylor N.

Taylor was quick to respond and welcomed an meet-and-greet for our two golden retrievers. She took the time to let us get to know her and...

- Michelle B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fox River Grove, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fox River Grove, 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 4 babysitters in Fox River Grove, 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 Fox River Grove, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.50 per hour as of June 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 Fox River Grove, 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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