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Hello! My name is Erin. I have been involved in childcare for about 7 or 8 years now. I am a mom of one with another on the way. I offer childcare services from my home. It is a clean, smoke and pet free home and is also baby proofed. A tour is always given to my clients prior to scheduling. I would describe myself as energetic,...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have done dog sitting and cat sitting on a few different occasions. I have also cared for my own pets at home. Currently I have two ducks that have their own enclosure outside. Apart from that there are no animals currently living inside of my home. I am open to dog sitting and boarding.
Erin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been providing house cleaning services for about 7 years now. I will bring my own cleaning supplies. I do regular cleaning as well as one time cleanings. Please reach out if you're interested!
Erin can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, window washing, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a sitter for young children for quite awhile. Taking care of smaller children from the age ranges 3 - 12 years. I really enjoy playing with toys, doing crafts, watching movies, and even making some meals with the children.
Katrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katrina was always on time or early. Very responsive to any messages, which made planning and arranging childcare so much easier! We enjoyed her sense of humor and honesty. And she always had a few ideas to keep our little one engaged and entertained! We'd hire...
Molly S.
Kimberly M.
Royalton, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 41-year-old mother of 5 kiddos. I am a helper at heart. I have experience in cleaning, cooking, direct care for intellectually disabled adults, and child care.
Kimberly can also help with: Window washing, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Kimberly was very wonderful to work with. She is very thorough in her work and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done. I will definitely be hiring her again. "
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Jordan M.
Elkville, IL
$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have 3 brothers, 2 are younger than me so that's where it first started! (I also have an 8-year-old son) I've been babysitting for family and for friends for many years as well! You children will be in the best care and will get the best care from me! I can promise and reassure...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Prompt and excellent communication! Thank you!"
Molly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Emma, a student at Southern Illinois University, and I'm looking for a nanny position or babysitting hours.
I work well with kids of all ages and levels of ability. I am confident in the kitchen and great at working with any dietary restrictions. I'm not the type of person who will give a child an electronic and let...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was fantastic with our kids and she brought her love of music and art into our home. We can't thank her enough for her time with us!"
Kevin B.
Leann T.
Carbondale, IL
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Leann.
I am 25 and have two children of my own that I would be bringing with me. A 1-year-old and a 3-year-old.
I have previously been a nanny to 7 children (on top of my own 2) and have a lot of babysitting experience.
I am an open book, so please feel free to ask me anything!
Childcare is preferred inside...
Leann can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leann is fantastic!! I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is an excellent caregiver, as well as being fair and easy to communicate with. My daughter had a great time with her and is excited to go back again. She was a good listener, sensitive to my child's...
Christina A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Cass! I'm looking for a full/part time babysitting job! I have worked with 2 families from care. com so far and would be happy to give their contact information for references. I have 5 years of experience, but I have been around kids my whole life. I have completed a class in early childhood education, have CPR, First...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My son loved her so much and she took great care of him. She is a wonderful mother to her own daughter as well. She even offered to help with housework while there to babysit."
Aimee W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I recently earned my degree in psychology and getting my masters in social work , and I have been caring for children for 12 years as a babysitter and worked a bright horizon and rainbows end. I have a lot of experience working with infants-school age, and I also spent three years babysitting a6-year-old girl on the...
Oyinlade can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Oyin is really good with kids, she is compassionate and trustworthy, always on time, I highly recommend her"
Vamsi C.
Abigail M.
Carbondale, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, which means I have more than a decade of experience! I've been a date night babysitter, an after-school sitter, and a nanny for two different families. I am hard-working and love being around children. I also spent two summers as a camp counselor, counseling kids of all ages. I...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Abby has babysat our 4 children for the past 7 years. It started with the occasional night out here and there. Some of the boys were not fond of sitters but they love Abby. She has also watched our kids overnight for several nights in a row. She is trustworthy and...
Kerry S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 21 years, I was Operations Manager at National Cat Protection Society in southern California. This organization is a non-profit shelter for cats that accepts only owner-relinquished cats and kittens to adopt to loving homes. So I am very familiar with caring for cats. In addition to cats, I raised a Border Collie...
Nanci can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Nanci took our cat into her home while we had a 3 night stay in Vegas on our road trip to AZ. Her home was impeccably clean and Nanci has a heart of gold. On day 2, she sent a picture of our cat sprawled out on her bed fat and happy. Our cat even joined Nanci...
Christy G.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisa. I'm professional, dependable, caring, responsible, and fun. I have been a teacher, nanny, babysitter, caregiver+ my entire teen and adult life. I have my elementary ed degree, a degree in TESOL, and many wonderful references. I love being able to provide peace of mind and support to a deserving family. I...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is the best thing that happened to our family. She is everything you could ever want for childcare. She created and kept a loving environment where my child could learn and explore. As a mother, I learned a lot from her as well. I never experienced worry or...
Shelby P.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Preschool Assistant Teacher and babysitting experience. CRP and First Aid Certified. Driver's License. Food Handler's Permit. Covid Vaccinated.
Friendly, patient, dependable, kind, and will have lots of fun w the kids. This job is only in my client home.
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
I've grown up babysitting as well as assisting my parent with my 5 younger siblings, I can babysit on a set schedule or message me for a once in a while night out! Excited to hear from you.
Kylee can also help with: Swimming supervision
Sinda B.
Carbondale, IL
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have watched pets for multiple years, as well as having my own. I am very responsible and love animals, all sizes and ages.
Sinda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Meghan M.
Carbondale, IL
$10-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello. I am home for the rest of the semester and trying to make a little extra money. I'm more than happy to look after pets!! Pet care experienced
Meghan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I've been watching pets since my senior year of high school! id love to help you out with your needs for a pet sitter
Erin E.
Herrin, IL
$14-19/hr
Currently a middle school English and Grammar teacher, and studied American Sign Language in college, graduated with an Associates in Deaf Studies and Culture and a Bachelor's of Psychology from Greenville University
I have been a babysitter since I was around the age of 13-14. I was able to work with a bigger group of kids this past summer as a day camp counselor. I spent about 7 hours a day with 2 other counselors and 15-25 children around age 7. I also briefly worked in a daycare with ages 6 mo to 4 years.
I have been CPR and first aid...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hurst, IL
Katrina J.
5.0
Katrina was always on time or early. Very responsive to any messages, which made planning and arranging childcare so much easier! We enjoyed her sense of humor and honesty. And she always had a few ideas to keep our little one engaged and entertained! We'd hire her again.
- Molly S.
Kimberly M.
4.0
Kim does a good job cleaning our 4 bedroom house with a bonus room and great room. She has had to reschedule several times for some family emergencies, but communicates about those times as quickly as possible and doesn’t just not show up, which I appreciate.
When I’ve wanted to add things to the...
- Care member
Jordan M.
5.0
Prompt and excellent communication! Thank you!
- Molly S.
Emma S.
5.0
Emma was fantastic with our kids and she brought her love of music and art into our home. We can't thank her enough for her time with us!
- Kevin B.
Leann T.
5.0
Leann is fantastic!! I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is an excellent caregiver, as well as being fair and easy to communicate with. My daughter had a great time with her and is excited to go back again. She was a good listener, sensitive to my child's needs, and very motivated to provide...
- Christina A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hurst, IL:
How can I find a Hurst babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hurst, 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 3 babysitters in Hurst, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Hurst, IL?
The average rate for Hurst, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.67 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 Hurst, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hurst, 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.