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Lucila H.

Creative And Funny Nanny

Gurnee, IL

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I being working with children for almost two years, I love being around children play and teach them new things every day.. Besides, I am a mother of three children. Moreover, I love to teach Spanish, to the children specially if they don't know Spanish because I believe that knowing more than one language is better for their...
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Afsheen J.

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "Afsheen is so warm, kind, attentive and my son loved her. He would babble and laugh so much with her. She prepped baby solid food for him and fed him as...

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Katie M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I am currently a 5th Grade teacher.. I have worked as a babysitter for 10 years. I have watched children that age from 1-13. I worked at the daycare at my high school for two years, ages 3-6, and even more! I love the positive environment around kids and am very patient and flexible. I am athletic, but also enjoy crafts and...

Vanessa A. says "Katie is very caring, responsible and understanding. Definitely recommend her. When she was unable to make it in because of an illness, she would provide...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Heather L.

Part Time/Full Time Nanny Or Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.

Susan B. says "Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."

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Hunter T.

Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I have been a professional nanny for 10 years and I have a 3-year-old daughter. The ages I have worked with are newborn to 10 years old, with extensive newborn experience. I have done date night sitting for dozens of families. I love doing arts and crafts with the children, as well as being outdoors and going swimming. I am very...

Laura R. says "Hunter was wonderful with my two children (2yo and 3mo). She was so attentive and full of energy! My kids absolutely loved her. She was always on time and...

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Haley H.

Upbeat Sitter Ready To Stop So Much Screen Time!

Lake Bluff, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me! I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...

Erik E. says "Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the...

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April K.

Energetic, Fun, Full-Time Caregiver Available

Wadsworth, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Mother of a very active kindergartener. Previously in the medical field, non clinical. I am looking for easy supplemental income during the day to help support my stand up comedy career dreams, I pursue in the evenings. I am fully vaxxed and do not mind helping tidy the home in addition to assisting in caring for animal...
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Molly E.

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...

Care Member says "Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came...

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Daniela A.

Part-time Babysitter/nanny Available

Waukegan, IL

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Danni, I am 29 years old and I have been worked with children for the last 10 years. With over 10 years of experience nurturing, guiding, and educating children-as a nanny, day camp counselor, and most recently a lead teacher at Champions-I've developed a deep passion for creating warm, engaging, and supportive...

Diane S. says "She babysat for my sons for 2 months this summer, my sons absolutely love her, she was always on time and was very respectful and always managed to get my...

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Lauren S.

Lake Villa, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a child care provider with 15 years of experience. I have worked with a wide range of families over these years providing quality child care, in addition to raising three boys of my own. Between my experience as both a child care provider and a mother, I believe I have acquired both a skill and knowledge base that...

Care Member says "Lauren is absolutely everything you are looking for in hiring an at home daycare provider. We hired her to watch my daughter (who was initially A few...

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Evangelina R.

Friendly, Intelligent And Experienced.

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...

Ana M. says "I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple...

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Adriana P.

Nanny

Lake Bluff, IL

4.2(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...

Maddie H. says "Adriana is fantastic! Made us feel completely comfortable with leaving our first born son as first time parents. Asked many detailed questions to ensure...

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Addison S.

Fun And Helpful Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!

Dana S. says "We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months...

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Stephanie A.

A Little More About Me!

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm looking for a job that will further my experience with childcare as I am studying to be a bilingual elementary school teacher. I will be student teaching locally while finishing up my senior year of college. I ask to please keep this in mind when scheduling! In my spare time, I like to spend my day outside and try new...

Alma P. says "Stephanie was an outstanding babysitter! All my kids absolutely loved her. She is kind, respectful, and always punctual. She even goes out of her way to...

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Abigail G.

Caring And Loving Nanny

Antioch, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I've been a nanny since 2018. I had my daughter December 2023. I am looking for a part time job and I want to bring my daughter with to watch your children as well. I'm also open to kids coming to my house. I have my associates degree in early childhood education, and have experience with children from 3 months old to 8...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Abby. If it was up to us we would've kept her forever. She's wonderful with children. She's patient, professional, reliable and...

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Linda D.

Babysitting - Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
I am an experienced mom who has just become a grandma as well. I will provide a safe, caring and creative place for your children.

Care Member says "My kids don't always warm up to new babysitters easily but they did with Linda. They had fun playing with her and asked if she could come back again and...

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Meghan K.

Full-Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...

Former Member A. says "Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Mia M.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...

Jess P. says "Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and...

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Carina D.

Part Time Come And Go Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I do babysitting for more than 10 years now. I take care children with the ages 4months -7years old. I do care giving too for elderly.

Care Member says "She is attentive, patient, friendly, and excellent with children. My son warmed up to her immediately."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.14/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL

Babysitters in Gurnee, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Afsheen J.

Afsheen is so warm, kind, attentive and my son loved her. He would babble and laugh so much with her. She prepped baby solid food for him...

- Care member

Katie M.

Katie is very caring, responsible and understanding. Definitely recommend her. When she was unable to make it in because of an illness, she...

- Vanessa A.

Alexandria D.

Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gurnee, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gurnee, 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 21 babysitters in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.14 per hour as of November 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 Gurnee, 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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