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Amarah

Joliet, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Amarah and I am 22 years old. I started babysitting professionally after I got CPR and first aid certified when I was 13. I am comfortable working with children of any age, and I've had substantial experience with children and infants 0 months- 8 years. My availability is extremely open and flexible! I am a...
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Super Caring And Fun Sitter! Treat Kids As If They Were My Own. Accepting Of All! Safety Is First!

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there, my name is Raneem. I am a part-time Firefighter. I have 3 years of experience in ems and with kids, I have a 16-month-old baby brother myself I love to take care of and helped raise my 2 sisters from new borns. I nannied for years after high school in my neighborhood and through various towns/cities. I've always had a...

Care Member says "Very professional. Considerate communication. "

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Part-Time Care Giver

Joliet, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Jackie! With several years of experience as a caregiver, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to each individual I work with. I have a strong background in assisting with daily activities, medication management, and creating a safe and nurturing environment. Whether it's helping with household...
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I Am A Warm Kind And Caring Lady

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a mother and I have cared for kids ranging from newborns to 7-year-olds I am very attentive and tolerant I really really do love kids I like to treat every child like they are my own and also like I would want my child to be treated.

Kim A. says "Gen took care of my parents in their home for almost a year. She was always kind, tolerant, reasonable, patient, and pleasant. She is honest, reliable, and...

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Some Fun Things About Me!!!

Joliet, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as active, trusting, and caring I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the world from all different perspectives, especially young kids! I have always wanted to work with kids and have many kids of my own in the future. I took early childhood my junior year of high school and was something...

Stephanie C. says "Madysen is great with kids, very patient and attentive. She's also a good communicator and will make sure you're completely at ease while caring for...

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Part-time Babysitter Or Care Provider

Joliet, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been taking care of the kids of my family for years. From infancy to preteen! I have taken care of my two cousins, who were born in 2009 and 2012 since they were little. I have also babysat children of my aunt's friends, who were around 8-9 months old. More often these days, I take care of kids above the age of 4, but I...
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Full Time Babysitter Monday Thru Friday Any Time

Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have watched children in my nursery at church and in different kids ministries such as junior church and vacation bible school. I have also worked the day camps in the summer at the Lockport Township Park District which consisted of playing games and spending time with the kids who were from the ages of 6-9 for most of the...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello. My name is Ariana, I am the oldest of 7. I have been watching my siblings since I was 13. I love children and I have a natural need to nurture and care for them. It comes easily for me. I treat and love each child as if they were my own. I have been a full time nanny for 7/8 years now. I did take this last year off to be...
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A Professional Looking To Help, babysitter

Joliet, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Social Work Graduate with Bachelor's and Masters Obtained License in Social Work (LSW) Experience working with at-risk youth in crisis situations, and after-school settings. CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified, CPI certificate, Mental Health First Aid certified Current Full TIme: Community Outreach Manager, QMHP Has own...
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Part-Time Babysitter Available

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a recent graduate of DePaul University, and a prospective graduate student, located in Chicago. I have been working with children in both educational, recreational, and home setting since I was in high school; I have experience with children ages 6 months-14 years, and am comfortable with multiple children. I am American...
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Part-Time Babysitter Available

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I've been babysitting for awhile now, I've worked for the same family when needed for about three years now, they have one boy who is now 3. I've also worked for another family with two children, a boy & a girl, now 10 & 6, for about 4 years. I have also been a full-time nanny to an 11-year-old girl. Just looking for more...
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Babysitting

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have had more than 2 decades of experience working with children of all ages. I am a Special Educator working with multi-needs students. I am able to provide my own transportation and am CPR and AED certified. I am a non-smoker. I am willing to work in a household with pets, however, if they jump or are aggressive they would...
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BABYSITTING & TUTORING

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
CPR certified Autism/ADHD friendly BABYSITTING & TUTORING Recently moved here and looking forward to doing what I love most! Please contact me so we can talk more!!
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Joliet, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Gera P! With several years of babysitting experience, I've cared for children of all ages and abilities. I'm calm, compassionate, and deeply empathetic, especially when working with kids. I always follow the parents' lead, ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for every child in my care.
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Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
As someone with four years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing and enriching the lives of children. My enthusiasm for childcare was ignited through my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my talent for connecting with children and helping them grow. My patient, creative, and...
Terevia S.'s Photo

Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with seven years in the field, I'm passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. My previous babysitting roles solidified my calling to positively impact young lives and support families. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and...
Katherine M.'s Photo

Joliet, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my positive experiences in babysitting and my heartfelt desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young ones. With five years of experience under my belt, I...
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Enthusiastic Sitter Looking To Assist Children And Teach New Skills

Joliet, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Excited and driven babysitter who serves as a good role model with a passion for working intentionally with kids. I strongly believe in the importance of assisting with children in their growth and development and building helpful skills by reading, writing, playing educational games, and more. I enjoy cooking, cleaning, and...
Angie J.'s Photo

Joliet, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been a childcare provider for three years because I'm passionate about guiding the growth and development of children. My previous babysitting experiences were so positive that I decided to turn my passion into a career, supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I'm patient and calm, always able to create a...
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About Me

Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a tutor and babysitter with a bachelors degree in communication sciences and disorders from Saint Mary's College in Indiana. I am going back to school to be a pediatric speech language pathologist after summer 2025. I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing them make progress in areas they are struggling I started...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.42/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Joliet, IL

Babysitters in Joliet, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Raneem M.

Very professional. Considerate communication.

- Care member

Genevieve N.

Gen took care of my parents in their home for almost a year. She was always kind, tolerant, reasonable, patient, and pleasant. She is...

- Kim A.

Madysen G.

Madysen is great with kids, very patient and attentive. She's also a good communicator and will make sure you're completely at ease while...

- Stephanie C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Joliet, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Joliet, 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 57 babysitters in Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.42 per hour as of June 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 Joliet, 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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