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60 babysitters are listed in Mokena, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Mokena, IL
5.0
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
If you're looking for a well-rounded, experienced care giver who simply loves being with children look no further!
I have experience with children ages 6 weeks through junior high aged. During college I worked as a teacher at the child care center for the Argonne National Laboratory. At this center I cared for children in seven...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing when she comes over, my kids adore her and Emma goes out of her way to make my children happy and engaged in fun activities while she watches them."
Starr S.
Rachael T.
Mokena, IL
$15-33/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rachael and I have just recently graduated! I am going to be a freshman in College starting Fall of 2017 and could not be more excited! I plan to study nursing because I really have a passion for caregiving. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember and I love it. I am a pet lover and have watched kids of...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachael is very kind, fun and wonderful with children. She is the girl at every gathering that you will find surrounded by children. She is dependable and very smart."
Cecelia T.
5.0
(1)
I have pets set for over 15 years besides having my own wonderful fur babies! I was a pet rep for 5 years. Talk to pet parents everyday. Love my job. Pets are my thing caring for them. I'm a good one for that. I have a 4-year-old cat right now named Baby Boy. I have had many cats in my life. They are really cool. I had a dog as...
Bonniejean can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Bonnie is one of the most caring and responsible pet sitters I know. She has watched our dogs over the years and treats them like her own. We currently have an 18 year old Yorkie and I feel guilty going out of town and leaving her but I know when we’re away our...
Care member
4.6
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer, caring and compassionate and patient. Great with kids! I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well.
I like working with kids because kids rock! They are unique! Each and every one of them and they matter....
Bonniejean can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Bonnie is a dependable, calm, and patient caregiver. She is a great teacher and quickly connected with our toddler, who is completely engaged with Bonnie when she is here! Highly recommend Bonniejean!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate, divorced, mother of four (all in school). I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have 30+ years of experience. I have also worked in daycare centers, as a nanny and babysat out of my home.
I am available to arrange my schedule to suit your needs. I have availability daily during business...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsay is a wonderful nanny! She is very caring, very responsible and really understands kids. She watched my daughter for about a year, mainly in my home, but I would also drop my daughter off at Lindsay's house occasionally. She would plan age appropriate...
Jane L.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Alli! I'm 18. I'm an animal lover and have a dog she's a golden doodle. I also have 2 bunnies. I love pets and feel comfortable around them! I would love to help out by caring for your pets
Alli can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a single mother of two girls that has years of hands on house cleaning. I am a very detailed cleaner and will give my 100% at making your home sparkle. I have a very flexible schedule and will clean at at time convenient for you. I can provide references.
Gail can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"It takes a village to run a home. As a working Mom, Gail is an essential part of our village. She is very reliable, adaptable and flexible. She and I agreed to a schedule for cleaning, straightening and laundry and it's been like a well oiled machine. Unlike other...
Jill C.
Alli M.
Mokena, IL
$20-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alli! I have 5+ years of experience working with kids from newborn and up! I am CPR certified. I've always been helping taking care of kids since I was younger. I am great with kids and love doing all activities with them! I love taking them for walks and going to the park, coloring and painting, reading books, singing...
Alli can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Allison is amazing with my two toddlers. She takes them to parks plays with them and is so wonderful at all times. I love her."
Michelle M.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a single woman with 4 grown professional children and 6 grandchildren between the ages of 10 months and 12 years. I have always enjoyed caring for not only my own children but friends and family' s children throughout the years. I have been a Retail Manager for the past 20+ years and have been babysitting both my...
Sheri can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Hello, hello anybody reading this! My name is Xiya. Most of my childbearing experience comes from personal experience at home, but my love for children has thoroughly expanded my resume to include much more than that as well!
I have recently graduated from DePaul University with my B. A. in Psychology. Aside from this educative...
Xiya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! My name is Caroline and I am a 20-year-old with experience as a nanny and a private swim lesson instructor. I am currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Spanish and Business. I have been babysitting for 8 years with experience as a mother's helper including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Annamarie C.
Mokena, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Annamarie , I'm 24 years old and I am currently a student at Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine. I am studying for my doctorates in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. I have experience of babysitting and working with kids, and I love it so much. I love playing with kids and helping them. I am currently working at a...
Annamarie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexis . I have been babysitting since I was just 13 years old. I have worked for a church where I was required to watch up to a dozen of children at a time, ages 1 - 12. I have a lot of experience with all ages of kids. I am a very creative person so I enjoy playing games and making crafts with little ones. I would...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi , I multitask. From organizational skills , teaching art and crafts , running errands, babysitting etc. I can help with various skills that I have. I am a college graduate. I love people I love kids I love teaching.
Alyssa P.
Mokena, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm alyssa, I am 23 and have had lots of experience with children! I started to babysit when I was 12 & started nannying at 18. I also have more experience working with children at a daycare, working at the LWC preschool class & I also volunteered coaching for a youth cheerleading program!
I am looking for something...
Hadeel T.
Mokena, IL
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I am the second oldest out of 5 siblings so I had a lot of responsibilities when I was younger til now. I love playing with kids and building a connection with them. I had two special needs cousins and I just always knew that taking care of kids was something I enjoyed
I'm looking for a job that...
Liz R.
Mokena, IL
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Liz, and I am looking for part time/weekend babysitting jobs! I am 32 years old, and I just left a position with the Lincoln Way Special Ed district as their Paraprofessional art and music instructor for students between 3-21 years old. I was previously a part time nanny for over 3 years for a wonderful family...
Liz can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
15+ years babysitting experience; 8+ years Nannying experience; 10+ years tutoring experience for ages 3-26 years old; and 15+ years of pet care experience.
As a nanny, I have provided the following services to families: getting kids ready for school (baths, clothes, preparing backpacks with schoolwork, and lunches), school...
Hayley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Fiona H.
Mokena, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! :) I am 21 years old, and I am looking for a new family to babysit for. I have five years of experience with kids ages newborn- 12 years.
As well as watching and playing with the children, I am also willing to keep up with any cleaning or chores around the house!
I look forward to meeting you!
Please message with any...
Fiona can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Cassie M.
Mokena, IL
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am currently a pediatric nurse at a local hospital. I graduated from Ball State University where I studied Spanish and prenursing, and was part of the university's honors college. And earned my bachelors in nursing from Loyola University Chicago in 2022.
I am a night shift nurse so I work 7pm-7 a.m. about 3-4 times/week - I...
Cassie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mokena, IL
Emma M.
5.0
Emma has cared for our 3 1/2 year old son many times and she is absolutely wonderful.
She is very punctual, energetic, kind and an excellent communicator.
Her love of children is evident the moment you meet her and our son says she is "his very favorite because Emma is so fun to play with."
We...
- Jennifer B.
Rachael T.
5.0
Rachael is very kind, fun and wonderful with children. She is the girl at every gathering that you will find surrounded by children. She is dependable and very smart.
- Cecelia T.
Bonniejean M.
5.0
Bonnie is one of the most caring and responsible pet sitters I know. She has watched our dogs over the years and treats them like her own. We currently have an 18 year old Yorkie and I feel guilty going out of town and leaving her but I know when we’re away our baby is well taken care of and loved.
- Care member
Bonniejean M.
5.0
Our two girls had so much fun with her! She is so bubbly and friendly that are toddlers easily warmed up to her. She is punctual, respectful, and goes with the flow- she cleans up after herself and after our date night ran a little late. She was not bothered that we came home a little bit after our...
- Lindsey F.
Lindsay W.
5.0
Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to still know how many naps, how long...
- Karla N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mokena, IL:
How can I find a Mokena babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mokena, 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 42 babysitters in Mokena, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Mokena, IL?
The average rate for Mokena, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.15 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 Mokena, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mokena, 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 Mokena, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Mokena, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.