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60 babysitters are listed in Lockport, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Lockport, IL
5.0
(1)
I have been regularly babysitting for over 6 years, I was a nanny while receiving my AD in Child Development. I worked in early childhood education for 2 years, and now during the day I am a paraprofessional with special needs children. I can help promote adaptive skills such as toileting, hygiene, and household chores, as well...
Ashlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else....
Care member
Mercy O.
Lockport, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parent,
My name is Mercy O. I'm a young Christian lady residing in Lockport IL and a mother of 9 months old baby. I am writing to express my interest in becoming your child's/ children's babysitter. I have always had a passion for working with children, and I believe that my skills and experience make me a suitable...
Mercy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Mercy is professional, punctual, caring, and very responsible. She has a hands on learning approach and engaged with my daughter right away. She is trustworthy and we are lucky to have connected.
Cm L.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a medical assistant with over 25 years of experience and can offer care for your loved one, senior parent or grandparent. I do light housekeeping as well as provide meals and assist with daily activities. I am a reliable, loyal and caring person and am CPR certified. I can accompany to appointments and run errands....
Laura can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Recent review:
5.0
Laura is a very kind and competent caregiver for my 97 year old mother. We feel fortunate to have found her!
Debra L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Barbara and love animals! I have always been around and love interacting with all type of pets. I currently own a dog and a cat and they are a huge part of our family. I have worked with many families and I am comfortable with any type of animal except snakes and spiders BUT willing to try. I am a very caring and...
Barbara can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Barbara B.
Lockport, IL
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello.. I'm a certified CNA and a personal assistant with experience in senior care including Alzheimer's/Dementia and also child care. I'm available for running errands, light cleaning , meal prep and mostly importantly giving your love one the attention, companionship and respect they deserve.
We live in a fast pace world...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Recent review:
5.0
Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable in dealing w/the fluctuations in moods & seeks appropriate activities to engage him, while providing the best assistance to...
Christina K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
SUMMER HELP
HELLO! and thanks for checking my bio out ! I'm a happy, understanding and energetic individual desiring to help out . Glad to assist families in child care, assist individuals( mom's, senior's and disable), run errands, drop off and pick up children and or adults, shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, cooking and...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
For our family, Barb is/was more than simply after-school help for our two boys. We will always consider her to be a member of our extended family and as parents have the highest amount of faith that when our kids are in her care, we trust that they are safe and...
Kristi S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am have worked with seniors for the past 25 years. It has always been my greatest pleasure to assist seniors that I have cared for to get back on their feet, into their homes and to their lives. I began my healthcare career as a home health aide and was so encouraged and fulfilled by helping the seniors in my care get proper...
Roberta can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Recent review:
5.0
Roberta has been amazing. She is thorough and thoughtful in her care giving. My family and I are extremely grateful we found her for our family member.
Lynn A.
Cristal O.
Lockport, IL
$11-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always been the babysitter of the family so I have plenty of experience taking care of my little cousins. I am 21 and have a 7-year-old sister and 3-year-old brother who I've constantly helped take care of. In 2018 I nannied for a family with a 9-month-old and 5-year-old for about 6 months for about 2-4 days out of the...
Cristal can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Cristal was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice and convenient way to keep us updated on our babies activities. Highly recommend!
Adriana R.
Natalie B.
Lockport, IL
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalie I am a Kindergarten teacher looking to make some extra money to buy a house. I've been teaching Kindergarten for two years under my PEL, was a full time sub before that and taught at a daycare. I have 6 years of teaching experience. I have over 150 field experience hours through GSU in infant, toddler,...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super attentive to them. She updated us half way through the evening with how everything was going. Very polite and...
Greg B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a substitute teacher; Monday to Friday, based on job availability. I have also worked at child care centers in the past, in the infant, 2's, 3's, and kindergarten classes. I have taught first grade. I have watched neighborhood children ages birth to 12 at my home or theirs. We have played inside and...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Jen to watch my 7-month-old and my 2.5 year old. Jen has many great qualities, but I think the best quality is her innate ability to care for and interact with children. It is clear she has an abundance of experience with infants and toddlers. My oldest is...
Katie S.
Hannah E.
Lockport, IL
$12-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah, I love to write and volunteer to help anyone in need! I have recently graduated from Esthetician School. I also have a 5-year-old niece that I help take care for! I want to make sure children feel loved and can be comfortable being themselves around me. My goals are to provide a healthy and welcoming...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hannah was wonderful with our kids (ages 1, 3, and 9 years). She was always reliable, creative and our kids miss her dearly. Unfortunately, our situation has changed and we were sad to see her go. She would make a great nanny to any family.
Christian C.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Gaby and ive worked in child & senior care for the past 6 years. I have cared for children of all ages and children with different disabilities. My schedule has open availability and I also have transportation.
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Madison M.
Lockport, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter With Ten Years Of Experience!
My name is Madison and I am 23 years old. I am looking for a full-time or part-time job. I graduated from Joliet Junior College with my Associates degree. I have a huge passion for working with babies and young children. I plan on pursuing a career in the medical field and would love to become a pediatric nurse. I am CPR...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an active, friendly and responsible 21-year-old that loves getting to know and spend time with kids. I have many years of experience from all different ages. I have my own transportation and an able to help out around the house as needed. Please feel to contact me with any questions!
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Marisa. I am a 20-year-old college student at Elmhurst University. I am a Resident Advisor and I'm studying psychology, sociology, and philosophy. I have been full time nannying for the past three summers and have been working in childcare regularly for the last six years. I am more than willing to help with...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Gabrielle M.
Lockport, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Am Able To Care Give For Elderly And I Can Also Babysit Kids.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gaby . Ive been in the home health care field for 6 years. Ive taken care of patients who have had illnesses such as cancer, strokes, dementia, etc. I am experienced with companion care and medication management. I have some availability and also have transportation.
Gabrielle can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello, my name is Angelique but I go by Angel. I have two children of my own. A little about me is that I enjoy gardening, reading and going shopping. I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. From babysitting my little cousins and nephew to working as a daycare teacher. I am...
Angelique can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Mia Y.
Lockport, IL
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Prior to covid, I was babysitting multiple families for over a year. I have looked after multiple kids at a time and provide needs that the parents have. I've always enjoyed working with children and plan on doing that in the future as I pursue my medical career. My hours are very flexible and I'm here to offer families what...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Carly S.
Lockport, IL
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am an 18-year-old girl who loves kids. I babysit a lot for my neighbors in the morning or at night. I also love dogs so that is not a problem for me. I am comfortable with any age of children, the youngest I have watched is age 3, but I have cousins younger than that who I would be okay to look after as well. I play travel...
Samantha R.
Lockport, IL
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello Families,
My name is Samantha! I'll be attending UIC in the fall and will be majoring in Psychology. I have been babysitting for the last 5 years and have worked with many families. I absolutely adore what I do and want to find a new family hopefully long term that'll work with my school schedule. I can provide references...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lockport, IL
Ashlyn F.
5.0
I would give more than five stars if I could! Ashlyn was the best nanny I have ever had with my daughter. She went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy, learning and well taken care of. If I hadn’t moved so far away I would hire her over anyone else.
- Care member
Mercy O.
5.0
Mercy is professional, punctual, caring, and very responsible. She has a hands on learning approach and engaged with my daughter right away. She is trustworthy and we are lucky to have connected.
- Cm L.
Laura A.
5.0
Laura is a very kind and competent caregiver for my 97 year old mother. We feel fortunate to have found her!
- Debra L.
Barbara B.
5.0
Barb has been phenomenal with watching and engaging my active father who has Alzheimers/dementia. She is very trustworthy & knowledgeable in dealing w/the fluctuations in moods & seeks appropriate activities to engage him, while providing the best assistance to my mother as well. Thank you, Barb!
- Christina K.
Barbara B.
5.0
For our family, Barb is/was more than simply after-school help for our two boys. We will always consider her to be a member of our extended family and as parents have the highest amount of faith that when our kids are in her care, we trust that they are safe and happy.
- Kristi S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lockport, IL:
How can I find a Lockport babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lockport, 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 58 babysitters in Lockport, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Lockport, IL?
The average rate for Lockport, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.78 per hour as of April 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 Lockport, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lockport, 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.
Ratings for Lockport, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Lockport, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.