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Ashley C.


Urbana, IL

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a passion for working with children and am currently looking for some families to provide childcare for. I have 8 years of professional experience in this field, working in a few daycares and Crisis Nursery. I have been a full-time nanny for the past 3 years. My services would be in your home, and I love planning...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is a fantastic sitter! She cared for our boys part-time (~12-18 hours a week) at our house for almost a year while we were waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine to become available for kids under 5. Our rambunctious older son was roughly 2.5 when she started, and...

Danielle R.

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Jacqueline P.


Urbana, IL

$26-31/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jacqueline! I have been a child care provider for over 15 years and continue to love it. I am currently employed as a full time nanny for three children (ages 3, 6, and 9) and have been with the family for 4 years. In the past I have been employed both as a full time nanny and a babysitter and have confidently cared for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$19-29/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children ages pre-k through high school as a teacher, a tutor, and have also acted as Director of Education for school ages K-12 at a professional tutoring center. I am patient, active and sports oriented, and full of energy and joy. I have worked with students with focus issues, and students who have special...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out...

Lisa C.

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Deborah W.


Champaign, IL

$49/hr5 yrs exp

Educational Intervention And Arts Specialist

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Deborah! (Duh-bore-uh) I love working with children and families. I have experience working with children age 2-12 in schools, after-school programs, music and dancing ensembles, and child care facilities. I work closely with students and families to create enriching activities that children love. I have a bachelor's in...
5.0
"Deborah works incredibly well with children with different needs and interests. She tailors both an arts curriculum and a math and science curriculum to our children, taking cues from their interests and from the goals she has for them. Her well-roundness, calm and...

Beth H.

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Patricia L.


Champaign, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Full Time

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I live at Champaign city, I can tell that I love to work as a Nanny and have a long time working as a babysitter . I'm a lady who get along very well with children. I can understand your concern about "who will be the right person I should hire to care of my child" Im a mom very conscious, affectionate and dedicate person and...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Lovely lady. She is a caring, kind & honest person. Patricia is always willing to help with whatever needs to be done. I highly recommend her. She is awesome with any age group."

Destarling W.

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Chloe S.


Urbana, IL

$16-17/hr9 yrs exp

Active High School Babysitter

Hello! I am 23 years old living in Urbana. I have a Bachelors degree in Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I have worked in childcare and education since 2015, including being a nanny, summer camp counselor, after school counselor, and teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am looking for a part time position, and...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe looked after our kids for over two years and starting when our kids were 8 and 9. Chloe is great with the kids and she is an the kind of young person that we want our kids to aspire to be. She is incredibly smart, motivated and has a great personality with...

Ryan C.

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Bozena B.


Champaign, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available In The Evenings And On Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bozena. I am currently a Masters student at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where I am studying Bioengineering. I am looking for part time work Monday and Wednesday mornings, evenings, and on weekends. I love to play sports and I love being active! I come from a big family with many children,...
Bozena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"While Bozena has not watched my girls before, I know her well as a student in my department at UIUC. I would absolutely have her watch my two girls if she were in the area again! She's punctual, kind, mature, and energetic!"

Maddie D.

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Alison O.


Champaign, IL

$12-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm an upcoming senior at UIUC studying Psychology with a minor in Child Health and Wellbeing. I've worked with children of all ages and have been babysitting from the age of 13, including experience at day cares/camps. My time scheduled with you and your kids is dedicated completely to you! I'll do any desired housework...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Alison was available for us on short notice. The kids loved her. She played with them and got them to bed with no problem. She even happily stayed longer than her scheduled time. She seems like a solid, dependable person. Would hire her again!"

Vetle T.

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Margaret J.


Champaign, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

My Experience!

Hello! My name is Maggie J. and I am a sophomore at the university of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying developmental psychology and Spanish, with a minor in child health and well being. I have been babysitting/nannying for over 5 years now, with experience with children of all ages. I love hanging out with kids and want to...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Maggie is amazing and has been a great caregiver and role model for my girls. She watched them for the past 3 summers. "

Jessica M.

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Abigail N.


Champaign, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Laughter Is The Best Medicine!

I started working with children during high school when I volunteered with children with special needs. I then went on to work in the Christ Church of Oak Brook Daycare as well as nannying for a wonderful family for a year, as well as short-term babysitting for multiple families. Over these 5 years working with kids ages 3...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I interviewed Abby along with many other applicants and she definitely stood out in our selection process. She was extremely responsive with messages, on time for the interview, and answered my questions professionally. She was sweet, caring, and interacted great...

Katelyn S.

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River J.


Champaign, IL

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

A Compassionate, Dependable Sitter

Hi! My name is River, I recently graduated from Butler University (December, 2022). I majored in Health Sciences and will begin Butler's physician assistant program in May. I am seeking out babysitting and nanny opportunities during my time off before I start PA school. I have a wide range of availability this spring and can be...
River can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"River is simply the best! My children adore her and I always felt like they were safe, secure, and happy while in her care."

Michael C.

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Ashley C.


Urbana, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always loved animals, and I grew up with a variety of different pets including dogs, cats, small mammals, frogs, and lizards. I volunteer at the Humane Society in my free time. I would love to come watch your pet in your own home when you're away, or just come care for it when you have a busy schedule.
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We were in a bind with last minute travel for my husband, and Ashley was available to stop by the house to let our dog out twice as neither of us could be in town for the day due to work! She checked in with us, updated us, was professional, and really helped us...

Jenny K.

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Sydney R.


Champaign, IL

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter And Animal Sciences Major

I'm Sydney! I am a college student at the University of Illinois studying Animal Sciences with a minor in Wildlife Conservation and a minor in Spanish. I am compassionate, friendly, responsible, and will be a perfect match to care for your children! I have a deep passion to care for both animals and children. I have experience...
Sydney can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sydney is a competent and trusted caregiver for both children and pets. She takes her work seriously but is also able to have a bit of fun."

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Katie M.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I love being outside and doing crafts. I am a happy, outgoing, fun-loving person. I worked with the Crystal Lake Park District summer camp for two summers. I worked with 4-9 children at a time throughout the summer. The children were from the ages of 6-8.
Katie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie is phenomenal! She is professional, kind, attentive, knowledgeable, safety-conscious…everything you would want in someone caring for your child/children. She watched our two young children on a regular basis and we are so lucky we had her before she moved on...

Care member

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Kristen G.


Urbana, IL

$13-25/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly Caregiver :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all :) My name is Kristen and I am a Psychology major at UIUC going to Grad school next year I've worked through KinderCare for 2 years, and have been babysitting/ nannying since I was 16. I love all things creative and enjoying the outdoors (weather permitting). I do have classes but for the most part afternoons/...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My family and I absolutely ADORE Kristen. You can tell she truly cares about the children and genuinely wants the best for them. I was super hesitant to leave my newborn and toddler with a sitter, but she put my mind at ease right away. She went out of her way to...

Laurie W.

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Kristen G.


Urbana, IL

$9-18/hr

Hello!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen! I'm 18 and just graduating from crystal lake south! I have a bunch of childcare experience from taking child development classes and preschool lab at my school. Some other fun facts: >I have my license and a car >GREAT with animals (I have a bunch) >Meal prep as needed > Tons of fun!!!!!!! >I've taken...
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Macee J.


Champaign, IL

$14-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Macee, and I am a 19-year-old recent graduate from esthetician school. I have loved working with children since I was very young, first taking an interest in my church's nursery. I have been babysitting independently since I was 11 years old, and had the pleasure of getting to know and babysit a family with...
Macee can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Very reliable! Macee was so friendly and put me at ease right away with her easygoing and funny personality. I felt very comfortable putting my children in her care, and she seemed very at home working with them. I came home to children who were relaxed and...

Kirsten H.

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Deborah W.


Champaign, IL

$11-35/hr5 yrs exp

Educational Intervention And Arts Specialist

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Deborah! (Duh-bore-uh) I love working with children and families. I have experience working with children age 2-12 in schools, after-school programs, music and dancing ensembles, and child care facilities. I work closely with students and families to create enriching activities that children love. I have a bachelor's in...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"With three kids ages from 2-8 out of school due to the pandemic, I needed someone to balance between learning and having fun and try to build a routine for the three different ages. Deborah was the perfect choice. She quickly understood each of my kids needs and...

Raneem A.

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Sophie H.


Champaign, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hi I'm Sophie! I'm currently a student at the University of Illinois and I'm studying early childhood education. I am 22 and have my associates of arts degree. While I was attending community college I had the opportunity to be the head infant teacher at my local daycare. I primarily worked with children ranging from 6 weeks...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great babysitter! Sophie is very reliable and is always there when I need her."

Valerie P.

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Matt L.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have many years of experience and training working with children who have had various special needs, as well as other emotional and behavioral issues. I spent many years as a mentor and respite care provider for children who may have been abused, neglected, or going through other emotional needs and struggles.
5.0
"My children were in a program Matt worked at. He is amazing with the kids and my kids love him. Can't wait to hire him personally as I can't leave my son with just any babysitter."

Amy W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ludlow, IL

Ashley C.

5.0

Ashley was fun and exciting to have at our home over the summer.

- Erin S.

Brittney C.

5.0

Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out for her to be our summer nanny next...

- Lisa C.

Deborah W.

5.0

Deborah works incredibly well with children with different needs and interests. She tailors both an arts curriculum and a math and science curriculum to our children, taking cues from their interests and from the goals she has for them. Her well-roundness, calm and deeply kind demeanor, and obvious...

- Beth H.

Patricia L.

5.0

I hired Patricia to care for our daughter for a year and 9 months (from 6 months to 27 months old). Patricia was amazing and is part of the family. The most important thing for a caretaker of your child is that it's someone who keeps them safe. Check. Patricia is a dependable caretaker who...

- Kyle L.

Chloe S.

5.0

Chloe was great and sweet. The kids loved hanging with her. She was also able to handle our two crazy Labradors.

- John M.

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