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Sherri G.

Lake in the Hills, IL

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 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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Maria D.

Full Time

Lake in the Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a nurturing and dependable caregiver with over 25 years of experience with children of all ages (infants, toddlers, school age). I have also cared for older adults that needed a caregiver and had special needs. As a former teacher, I understand that each child may learn differently, which is why my care-giving approach is...

Michelle K. says "Maria is a fabulous sitter. She is caring and nurturing and very reliable."

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Amber C.

Child Care

Algonquin, IL

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Sophia G.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hampshire, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I typically watch kids up to 4 hours and can entertain indoors and outdoors. I'm great with arts and crafts and can help with homework.
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Giana S.

South Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, and kind. I started working with kids at a pretty early age. Around 14, I started babysitting my cousins. When I was freshly licensed, I started branching out to more families who needed help. My skills include CPR and AED certifications, over 4 years of experience, and two of...
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Karen H.

Caregiver

Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, and babysitter and have an Early Childhood Education degree. I recently finished a 1 yr position with 2 school age children while on a wait list for their after school program. Previous to that a 2 year after school position as the family just moved out of state. As an after school...
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Dylan A.

Dylan, Experienced Caregiver

Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Dylan and I am providing daytime child care for this June! +4 years work experience with toddler-school age children Fun care including: Arts and crafts, Storytelling, Lots of active and dramatic play, Tech. (photography devices) and more! I currently work evenings with several families throughout the St....
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Karol V.

Babysitter

Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I really like children, spending time with them, I can teach them many things and play with them, I speak Spanish and I can speak a little English.
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Leah M.

Love To Make Kids Laugh And Smile

Crystal Lake, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! It's so nice to meet you, I'm Leah! Some things to know about me, I have been nannying/babysitting for over two years. My current experience includes children 4-7 and babies under the age of 3. I am also a full time student a John A. Logan getting a degree in Buisness. Although I am a full time student, I am finishing up...
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Casey V.

Part-Time Caregiver

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a very large background when it comes to care giving for children, both boys and girls from 8 months-12 years. I normally babysit my old neighbors who have 6 kids (5 girls, 1 boy) 1-2 years apart from each other. I babysit many other families time to time. I nannied over my senior year summer for an 8-year-old boy. I...
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Justine D.

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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Anujin O.

Babysitter

Crystal Lake, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
working as a server but trying to become a flight attendant in the near future. My mom is a senior caregiver so I helped her many times and learned a lot. have 3 years of experience. I love kids. I'm my extended family's designated caregiver for my nieces/nephews : Baby sitter available.
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Allie M.

Hi My Name Is Allie And I'm Looking To Be A Temporary Babysitter As I Go Into College In The Fall!

Algonquin, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Allie and I am a current college student at the University of Loyola Chicago. I'm looking for a consistent babysitting or nanny job for the job starting early May to early August. I have prior experience at a vet clinic so I am pet friendly and have baby sat full time for the past two consecutive summers. I have a...
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Marlena W.

Part-time, Full Time

Elgin, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
I took care of children in tree families. I took care of the first family 3 month girl for a year, then I took care 10 month boy for 15 month , and then 2 children 3 and 6 years old.
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Rebekah B.

Rebekah B.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Rebekah! I am a Sophomore in college studying Secretarial Science. I enjoy baking, sewing, music and the outdoors. I have over 5 years of childcare experience including daycare and Individual care. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am also involved in various ministries at my church such as; nursery, children's...
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Anna K.

Date Time Sitter Available

Huntley, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Working with kids for so many years, I have come to understand that children come into the world with a blank slate. The experiences, environment, adults, as well as surroundings are what shape them into who they become. I feel our responsibility as parents and teachers is to provide children with the best possible education,...
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Laura K.

Fun Loving Mom

Elgin, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Laura and I am a trustworthy, fun loving and reliable mother of one. I have been blessed to stay at home and raise my daughter over the past year. Given the current circumstances with the pandemic I was forced to leave my job of 15 years. I decided it was time to look for another way to spend time with my child as...
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Courtney W.

Fun & Educational Summer Nanny!

Crystal Lake, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I am a dedicated & experienced nanny with over 8 years of hands-on experience in childcare. I specialize in creating a nurturing, safe, and educational environment for children of all ages. My background includes working as a paraprofessional for 8th grade special education students, coaching young children in sports, and...
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Jordyn R.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I have been nannying professionally for 4 years now. I absolutely love this field of work and plan to stay in it until I get my masters in about 2-3 years. So far I've obtained my associates in child development and I'm currently working on my bachelor's but I have much more work to do! I am CPR and AED certified and...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.86/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gilberts, IL

Babysitters in Gilberts, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Sherri G.

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

- Lindsey M.

Andrea F.

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

- Care member

Maria D.

Maria is a fabulous sitter. She is caring and nurturing and very reliable.

- Michelle K.

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 7 babysitters in Gilberts, 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 Gilberts, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.86 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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