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60 babysitters are listed in Great Lakes, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Great Lakes, IL
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "
Care member
Christina S.
Great Lakes, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! Are You Planning Date Night? Have An Important Work Event You Need To Attend!? I Got You!!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 22 years old. I am currently living in Illinois. Some background on myself is I have worked with kids age 4-16 for 5 years, I babysat for 2 years, I taught children how to ice skate for 3 years and hosted birthday parties for 3 years at that same ice rink. I have 2 younger siblings that I cared for growing up. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina is amazing! She was kind, prompt, and super reliable. This kids instantly loved her. She felt comfortable with our big dog. She was so impressive we hired her on the spot and cannot wait to work with her! We are so grateful! Thank you Christina! "
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I am a very attentive caring person who loves to creatively express myself and in doing that I love to teach my kids that arts and crafts are just as important as actual learning! But even so I love to teach early learning activities and getting kids involved in real world activities in a fun comfortable environment
I'd...
Tara Y.
Great Lakes, IL
$17-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Tara, I Am 19 Years Old. Looking For A Job In Babysitting Or Dog Care.
1.0
(1)
As a service member first and foremost, my patience is one of my strongest attributes.
In addition I love preparing healthy meals that cater to children. I have also been a tutor in the past I have experience working with children of different ages and academic levels. I also have a strong background in nursing for kids. I have...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am a 20-year-old active duty sailor with a growth mindset that all pets deserves their precious moments to be supervised and cared for. I currently work as a full-time hospital corpsman at MHSC James A Lovell Hospital. I'm here to add you and your family with a warm and loving personality coming to your home and helping in...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
I am a 20-year-old active duty sailor with a growth mindset that all children deserve their precious moments to be supervised and cared for. I currently work full-time as a hospital Corpsman at FHCC James, A hospital. I have plenty experience working with kids not only because my family is pretty big but also because I worked at...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Brooke. I graduated from Old Dominion University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I have been babysitting for neighbors since I was in middle school. I have worked in a nursery every Friday morning for two years and I was a nanny for two children for a year. This also includes many outside...
Kasandra F.
Great Lakes, IL
$21-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there, my name is Kassie. little about myself I have been in the healthcare field for the past 6. 5 years. I dedicate myself to providing top notch care to you are your loved ones. My favorite thing about being a caregiver is establishing a beautiful relationship, who says being a babysitter means being stuck at home? Not on...
Kasandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I am currently a nanny and would love to start babysitting your four legged children! I have many years of pet sitting on the side of my full time job. I am also a dog mom myself to a beautiful Australian shepherd! I love small and large dogs and can help with all of you pets needs!
Sydney can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Daniel G.
Great Lakes, IL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've had dogs ever since I was growing up so I know exactly how to handle pets, and know how much attention to detail they need.
Daniel can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Working with children has always been a strong passion of mine. Just knowing that I have the ability to help guide mentor and make a positive impact on the future leaders means so much to me. I do believe that working with children can also give me the opportunity to not only teach them but to also learn and grow in the...
Elicia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Veronica T.
Great Lakes, IL
$20-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love animals and have no issue with big or small breeds. I've grown up with and cared for all sorts of animals my whole life because I grew up on a farm.
Veronica can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Hi! My name is Veronica :) I've loved working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've done many things like volunteering to read to kindergarteners and helping the after school snack program. Additionally, I have tutored in kids in core subjects like math, science, english, and history. I have 5 younger siblings as well as...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Tara Y.
Great Lakes, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience of 10+ years with Dogs and Cats. Experience with Birds with up to 3 years. I am willing to learn more and gain more experience with animals. I love animals and willing to help out in anyway I can.
Tara can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
I have recently graduated from Old Dominion University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I am continuing my education to my masters and getting my license to teach. I have been babysitting for neighbors since I was in middle school. I also interned at an elementary school for two years through one of my high...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
I'm in the military so cleaning was one of the main things we did in basic. I have great attention to detail and great organizational skills.
Daniel can also help with: Window washing, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Daniel G.
Great Lakes, IL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
To start off I know how to do multiple things, for instance I can cook, I'm in the medical field, and I also love the out doors so I have no problem going outside. I get along very well with kids and also have experience with them too as I had baby cousins that I had to care for on multiple occasions.
Also I coach cross country...
Daniel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped multiple families by caring for their children. My responsibilities include: driving the children to and from sport practices or school; playing games or helping them with their homework. I also help with small chores like: preparing meals, cleaning dishes, feeding and playing with their animals.
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily has been a wonderful babysitter for our four children! She’s reliable, friendly, and the kids really enjoy having her babysit! I would definitely recommend Lily to any family looking for someone trustworthy and sweet to watch their children! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
Crystal Y.
Afsheen J.
Mundelein, IL
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Afsheen. I am looking for a babysitting job near me. I live in Mundelein. I am 46 years old and have a lot of experience with kids. I have older kids of my own and can take in any challenge with any kid. I love kids and can't wait to babysit! I can pickup and drop off kids to there destination! I am available from...
5.0
"Afsheen has been caring for our 15 month old daughter and I cannot imagine a better person to care for my precious little one! Afsheen is amazing, she is very calm and she creates an environment where our daughter can thrive. We have seen our daughter reach key...
Yueli L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL
Sydney W.
5.0
Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general!
- Care member
Christina S.
5.0
Christina is amazing! She was kind, prompt, and super reliable. This kids instantly loved her. She felt comfortable with our big dog. She was so impressive we hired her on the spot and cannot wait to work with her! We are so grateful! Thank you Christina!
- Care member
Lillian C.
5.0
Lily has been a wonderful babysitter for our four children! She’s reliable, friendly, and the kids really enjoy having her babysit! I would definitely recommend Lily to any family looking for someone trustworthy and sweet to watch their children!
- Care member
Alyssa G.
5.0
Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!
- Crystal Y.
Afsheen J.
5.0
Afsheen is so warm, kind, and responsible, and we feel very lucky to have found her. She looked after our two-year-old twins during a weeklong trip and earned our (and their) trust quickly with her loving and joyful approach to child care. She sang, danced, and played with our boys and fed us all...
- Alex S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Great Lakes, IL:
How can I find a Great Lakes babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Great Lakes, 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 17 babysitters in Great Lakes, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Great Lakes, IL?
The average rate for Great Lakes, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.59 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 Great Lakes, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Great Lakes, 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.