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Veronica S.

Reliable Babysitter

Gilberts, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Veronica and I'm so excited to be your new babysitter. I graduated from Hampshire High School and I am currently enrolled part time at ECC. I am relatively new to babysitting, however I regularly took care of my cousin with autism for almost four years. I believe that children's minds and bodies should be nurtured...
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Katelyn B.

Gilberts, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with three years of childcare experience. My passion for working with children stems from my enjoyable previous babysitting roles and a strong desire to positively impact their lives. I believe in supporting families by providing reliable childcare options. I am very comfortable enforcing...
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Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...
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Emiy M.

Gilberts, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing growth to children is my passion. My two years of childcare experience, combined with being the oldest of four, has equipped me with patience and creativity. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and enjoy engaging them with outdoor sports, board games,...
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Lauren B.

Lauren

Gilberts, IL

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$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids when when I graduated high school five years ago, I work at circle of friends after school program as well as dundee township park district summer camps. I have been site coordinating those programs for two of my four years. I have experienced working with organizations such as NISRA. I have...
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Diana S.

After School Caregiver Available, Monday-Friday

Gilberts, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I was a certified preschool teacher for 20+years. Additionally I supervised staff of 8 for approximately 65-75 children, ages K thru 6th grade at an after school program for 4 years. Presently, I am retired and after having cared for my grandchildren the last 3 years I find myself needing to keep busy as they are now in...
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Jillian S.

Part-time Babysitter Available On Weekends And Weeknights

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I just moved to the Arlington Heights area with my 2-year-old cat named Kevin! In my free time, I love to be active and spend as much time outdoors as possible. I am employed full-time at an environmental consulting firm, but I am available most weeknights and weekends and would love to be your date-night sitter!

Tiana D. says "Jillian worked for us several times this summer. She was always on time, responsible, and she loved playing with the kids. She cleaned up after them and...

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Nelly F.

Full-Time Babysitter

Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Nelly, I was born in Peru, went to College there and got a Degree as an Elementary School teacher there. After having children, I decided to find a job that permitted me caring for my own children too. I am pretty new to Care. com yet have almost 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny (references). I...

Care Member says "Nelly is an amazing nanny- she is very professional, efficient and excellent with kids ! "

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Irma M.

Bilingual Nanny/ Spanish Teacher

Hampshire, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...

Care Member says "I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at...

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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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Anna S.

Huntley, IL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Jody W.

Full-Time

Fox River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Venessa A.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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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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Jean R.

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Children love me as I, them! I am from a large family and enjoy the excitement little children create. I especially enjoy their reactions from learning something new, first time achievement and their creativity. I am able to encourage and challenge their little minds as well as build them up and comfort them in times needed....

Joseph M. says "Jean has a ton of experience and was "on" the second she walked in the door (knew the boys' names, brought lots of energy). One of her strengths is the...

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Ruby V.

Fun Responsible Sitter

Elgin, IL

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Ruby, I'm very good with children and will give 100%of my attention to your kids. I'm trustworthy reliable , loyal, responsible , and a great loving person. I can do simple housework (cleaning, laundry, cook, dog walking)and drive kids where they need to go .
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Nyanah B.

Nyanah

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
hi!! My name is Nyanah I'd describe my personality as creative, friendly, compassionate, and loving I like working with kids because I have a little sister as well as a a niece and nephew that I love to spend time with and I think that kids are just a joy to be around, I love having fun with kids but will also make sure the...

Daryl F. says "My kids loved Nyanah from the moment they met her! She was able to get both kids (2 and 4) down for bed, which was a very pleasant surprise. I would...

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Tasia C.

Child Care Full Or Part Time

Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi parents, Looking for childcare for your little one? I am a stay-at-home mom of a 10yr old boy and an adorable goldendoodle who loves children. I have over 20 years of experience with children of all ages. I'm available for summer care and for the upcoming school year. Let my home be your child's home away from home.

Samantha F. says "Tasia is absolutely amazing! She began watching my son when he was 5 months old and I am so thankful we connected. She exudes love and care for...

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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Andrea F.

Quality Care

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have ample babysitting experience 8+ years. A Care member for at least five years. Since 2019, I also became a caregiver for the elderly due to my father falling ill. I work through an agency PT. Schedule can be flexible if need be. Whether caregiving for children or the elderly, the reward is the same. I feel fulfilment in...

Care Member says "My girls love Andrea! She was punctual, communicative and flexible when we running late to return. Our kids asked to have her back again as their...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.83/hr as of August 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gilberts, IL

Babysitters in Gilberts, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jillian S.

Jillian worked for us several times this summer. She was always on time, responsible, and she loved playing with the kids. She cleaned up...

- Tiana D.

Nelly F.

Nelly is an amazing nanny- she is very professional, efficient and excellent with kids !

- Care member

Irma M.

I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gilberts, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gilberts, 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 6 babysitters in Gilberts, 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 Gilberts, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.83 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 Gilberts, 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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