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Hi! My name is Amber . I'm 20 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 16. I have babysat many kids ages infant to 12 years old. I also have a baby daughter of my own so I would say I'm pretty experienced! I am CPR certified, reliable, and I have a very flexible schedule. One thing that I should let you know is that I will...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia! I have many years with house keeping and industrial cleaning. My family owned there own cleaning service for many years
Olivia can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"I love them. Olivia is an outstanding caretaker. Her communication is on point always informative. Extremely accommodating as well. I can not express how much she is a life saver, when I needed a sitter she was welcoming and understanding of the urgency. Both her...
Breeafton B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Olivia, I have seven years experience with working with the elderly. I have worked for two different senior care agencies and most definitely love my job! I loved getting to know my clients and being able to work one on one with them. I have worked in both a nursing home setting as well as private home care as a...
Olivia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My sister and I interviewed and hired Olivia to care for our 101 yr old mother. We both found her to be a very kind, sweet and caring young woman. Her certifications and background check were more than adequate, and truly provided much comfort, knowing she was...
Lydia M.
Olivia H.
Byron, IL
$15-20/hr • 17 yrs exp
4.3
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile! My name is Olivia and I'm 27 years old with my CNA license in both Illinois (my home state) and Florida. I am CPR certified through the American Heart Association as well as first aid trained. I have my level two background check available for the state of Florida...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wow just wow! Olivia is the most thoughtful, generous, outgoing, flexible person I've dealt with for the care of my child. She is very crafty with the kids and it's warms my heart. She makes sure to keep me posted via text message throughout the day. She goes...
Zuleika G.
I love children, I am very patient with them, and very good with handling all behaviors. I have experience with babysitting in the past.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Elizabeth M.
Byron, IL
$15-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter 14 Years Of Childcare Experience And In Literacy, History, Philosophy, And Music
Elizabeth/Ellie for short. Please check availability I have started a fulltime Healthcare Rep position but am still accepting child and pet care jobs. I have experience w/6wks-15yrs. I have worked w/church nurseries, taught both children's church&Sunday school. I babysat/nannied for families throughout high school&my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mallory N.
Byron, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Mature And Experienced With A CNA. Have Worked With Special Needs Children.
I have worked in numerous locations. I worked for a hospital with elderly patients after hip, knee, etc replacements. I have also worked in a children's home where the children were severely disabled. The children were all wheel chair bound, had trachs, and were fed through g tubes. I also have experience with babysitting. I am...
Elizabeth M.
Byron, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. Nature walks, text and picture updates as requested, play time, etc. I have 10+ years of experience pet and house sitting.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Jacqueline L.
Forreston, IL
$11-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am currently a junior in college and looking for a summer job. I have babysat for many different people on many different occasions. I have 3 siblings and many pets.
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Olivia H.
Byron, IL
$11-15/hr
I can care for your beloved animals! My services include pet sitting, dog walking, waste removal and much more.
Prezley E.
Byron, IL
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
I love being able to create a bond with kids and having them look forward to a babysitter, not dread one! also love showing kids new things like crafters, parks and so much more!
Prezley can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.9
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia! I strive to provide a warm, fun and nurturing environment in all babysitting assignments. I create an environment where the children feel safe and supported, where they are allowed to explore ideas about the world, where they are able to develop a strong sense of self and let their creativity flourish! I...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia was great for my daughter! She was very dependable and always on time. She took my daughter to do fun things and my daughter really enjoyed being with her."
Jamie M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 31, I love working with children. I have a ton of experience- 18 years of childcare, 4 working in school leadership, 5 in daycare, 4 years directing children's theater camps, and I have 21 nieces and nephews that I love to spend time with (and give their parents a break). A little more about me as a person - I love...
Aurora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Aurora was able to adjust her schedule, navigate a new city, and take charge in an unfamiliar household to take care of our two-year old when I was in the hospital having our newest addition over the Christmas holiday. I felt I could relax about my son, knowing...
Shawna S.
5.0
(6)
Hello! I'm Abigail, a compassionate and reliable caregiver with a passion for housecleaning, pet care, and babysitting. With a loving and nurturing approach, I strive to provide exceptional care for both furry friends and little ones. I am dedicated to ensuring a safe and positive environment while maintaining a high standard of...
Abigail can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Great personality, very hard worker, wonderful work ethics, wonderful with people. Just a wonderful delight to be around. "
Donald M.
Kylee N.
Rockford, IL
$34/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to be a part time babysitter. I have about six years of experience watching kids in my family or family friends. While in high school I obtained my ECE (early childhood education) certificate. Most recently I received my CNA license through a nursing program and plan to continue my education in healthcare. I am a...
5.0
"Kylee is punctual and very friendly. Unfortunately we no longer need her services but my daughter loved having her as a babysitter."
Tony C.
Azariah H.
Rockford, IL
$13-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Im a 22-year-old female I am currently working on entrepreneurship I have a passion for babysitting/childcare I am super chill laid back and fun loving I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I've been working with kids literally my whole life. My first job was when I was 10...
Azariah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have had Azariah sit for us a few times now and is our dedicated sitter. Incredibly punctual, friendly, flexible and a dog lover! We're incredibly lucky to have a dedicated sitter for our daughter and we look forward to continuing to work together!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children from the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Education. I have taught for two years, one at the preschool level and second year in special education.
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hannah F.
Chana, IL
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a fun, outgoing, 23-year-old. I have experience with watching multiple children at once that range from ages 5 weeks premature to 12 years old. My abilities range from cooking, cleaning, bathing, putting to sleep and daily routines such as homework and projects, I am CPR certified, have experience working at a daycare...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is an amazing nanny! I hired Hannah to be my oldest son's full time summer nanny when he was younger. He's a very difficult ADD/HD child and she's the only nanny who has every been able to handle him and keep him focused, engaged & entertained. After the...
Kristin H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 8 years of experience babysitting babies and kids for many families. I have 3 years of experience working as an inclusion instructor/site coordinator of 60 children and K-5 tutoring. I can help with housecleaning, meal time, homework help, and arts & crafts with fun times. I'm CPR trained and First Aid trained for...
Jashyanique can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Kylee N.
Rockford, IL
$12-17/hr
5.0
(1)
I just graduated from high school and I am currently attending RVC. I don't have any paid experience but I help my parents with chores around the house all the time. I am a responsible and reliable worker. You can always count on me to do the job right and be on time.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Leaf River, IL
Olivia H.
5.0
I love them. Olivia is an outstanding caretaker. Her communication is on point always informative. Extremely accommodating as well. I can not express how much she is a life saver, when I needed a sitter she was welcoming and understanding of the urgency. Both her and her husband are always very...
- Breeafton B.
Olivia H.
5.0
My sister and I interviewed and hired Olivia to care for our 101 yr old mother. We both found her to be a very kind, sweet and caring young woman. Her certifications and background check were more than adequate, and truly provided much comfort, knowing she was more than capable of caring for our...
- Lydia M.
Olivia H.
3.0
Olivia was very good with my daughter. She was with her for a month. One day I asked if anything happened because my daughter had a mark on her head and I had said she probably did it to herself with her nails. I was not being accusatory by any means. And then I get a text a few hours later saying...
- Makayla H.
Sofia D.
5.0
Sofia is the baby whisperer! This was the first time we left our toddler and 5 month old with someone outside our family. She asked me so many questions about their care, it really made me feel confident that she could handle them! I told her to text me with any questions she had because our baby is...
- Katie A.
Aurora S.
5.0
Aurora was able to adjust her schedule, navigate a new city, and take charge in an unfamiliar household to take care of our two-year old when I was in the hospital having our newest addition over the Christmas holiday. I felt I could relax about my son, knowing that she was fully able to take care...
- Shawna S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Leaf River, IL:
How can I find a Leaf River babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Leaf River, 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 1 babysitters in Leaf River, 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 Leaf River, IL?
The average rate for Leaf River, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Leaf River, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Leaf River, 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.