Find Babysitters in Oswego, IL
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Oswego, IL and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in Oswego, IL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Oswego, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oswego, IL
Kimberly H.
Oswego, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Kimberly, I have a lifetime of experience. I am a mother of 4 grown children, and a proud grandma of 4. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love to find the magic that's around us, taking walks, finding treasures along the way, and I am at ease around animals. I moved here from...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bridget L.
Oswego, IL
$14-19/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I absolutely love pets and would love to care for your pets! I currently have 2 dogs, a rabbit and a bird who I love and care for!
Bridget can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
K-5 learning is the best if it is authentic and based in play! I aim to increase student learning without increasing burnout. With 5+ years of experience I can help a student learn in an engaging manner that deepens their knowledge, curiosity, and passion for a subject.
I am currently a college student at NIU looking for a part-time nannying position. I have worked at two preschools as an assistant teacher, and have also nannied before. I love music, crafts, learning, and organizing! My major is education and I am also in my second year of American Sign Language. Feel free to ask any questions.
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Souzannah. I'm 40 Years old. I use to work as a teacher's assistant for 10 years . I love children and enjoy finding cool parks, trails and fun places to go! Crafts and baking are a must!! I've been a nanny to an awesome 5-year-old boy since he was 6 weeks old. I will be ending that position in August. Due to him...
Hello! I've recently graduated from high school, and I'll be starting at Waubonsee Community College to pursue a business degree. Over the past three years, I've been involved in childcare. This summer, I worked as a camp counselor for students in grades 1-12. During the winter, I was an instructor at a ski resort and also...
Abby S.
Oswego, IL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality in three words as empathetic, kind, and loyal.
I started working with kids when my next door neighbors moved in with two young kids! They are the sweetest kids and I am so glad that they moved right next door to us all those years ago!
In my spare time, I like to read, go on long walks, go to the...
Hi! My name is Paulina and I am 23 years old. I have experience watching kids of all ages including kids with special needs. I was involved with Special Olympics in high school as a peer and also helped during adaptive PE and art classes. I love love love spending time with kids and animals. I have babysat all throughout high...
Paulina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Beside from my own children which are 9 and 5.
I've babysat my cousins and nephews so I'd gain experience from them and my own children.
Latashia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
I started at age 13, mostly by coming over to play with the kids while mom/dad slept or got some work done. From there it turned into watching the kids while mom/dad went out for a few hours. Eventually, when I was about 15 I started nannying for a few days a week throughout the summers.
This included preparing meals like...
Raeanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Lisa A C.
Oswego, IL
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified special education teacher, with 20+ years experience teaching elementary through junior high school.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Laura, I live in the Subdivision in Oswego. I am 39 and a mother of 10, (many years of experience in all age groups, especially newborns!) I have 3 boys ages 21, 19, 8 and 7 girls ages 17, 15, 13, 12, 10, 9, 6. My husband is a full time officer and I am a stay at home mom. We are done having children of our own and I...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am anastasia, I have 5 years of sitting experience and have taken many child development and nannying courses. I am extremely flexible with hours and am currently paying for my college so I am babysitting extra on the side! I offer cooking, housecleaning, tutoring, overnights, sick care, carpooling and am comfortable with...
Anastasia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anastasia has been wonderful with my kids. She is caring, kind, knowledgeable and dependable. Kids enjoyed playing with her and doing crafts. She even helped me with household chores without asking. My kids look forward to staying with her!"
Katya K.
Danielle C.
Montgomery, IL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Giver Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Personal Care, Dr Appt. Medication Reminde
4.0
(1)
I have been in healthcare care field for over 30yrs. I am a CNA. I worked many years in the hospital setting, now I do home care,. I also work for the. Chicago Cubs!,
I would love to care for your loved one! I am a very caring, and loving care giver.
My duties include, personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, light...
Danielle can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
4.0
"Dani is full of life! She and dad get along very well. She keeps him on his toes and that is what he needs. She is a very hard worker. "
Care member
Christina V.
Aurora, IL
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Christina. I have finished 2 years of community college and recently completed a year long program! I love children and one day would love to have 3 of my own. My mother was a babysitter/nanny and growing up it was so exciting to see little ones grow! Hope to hear from you soon!
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina started nannying my now one year old when he was 6 months. She has been so amazing we feel so lucky to have found her. She is timely, sweet and so attentive to our boy. We couldn't recommend her enough and any family would be lucky to have her!"
Keri J.
Izabella A.
Bolingbrook, IL
$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Occasional Sitter For Almost 8 Years. Available On Weeknights And Weekends.
5.0
(1)
I love kids and I'm patient. I've grown up with 6 brothers and 6 sisters; I'm the eldest child on my mother's side and third on my father's side. I'm not the best cook but I know how to read directions. I keep kids busy and play dance central.
Izabella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Izabella engages well with our children and planned outings for them as well as followed our schedule. Her ability to set aside time to clean after them and handle their meals was exactly what we wanted in a Nanny. She was reliable and flexible when we needed her...
Paul Y.
Madeline C.
Aurora, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nanny, Part-Time Sitter, Date-Night Sitter, And Last-Minute Sitter
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I am a 21-year-old high school graduate with six years paid childcare experience. I grew up in the Downers Grove area, and as an aunt to five kids, and an older cousin to more kids than I can count; I've essentially had a baby in my lap since the day I came home from the hospital myself! Outside of my own family,...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"So glad to have found Maddie on here! She is wonderful with my five-year-old and is an excellent communicator. She's my go-to for occasional sitting now."
Jessica N.
Cynthia R.
Aurora, IL
$17-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Caring, loving and creative with children.
I like working with kids because they are eager to learn new skills from adults.
I'm looking for a job that is part- time with young children I can teach along with their parents.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old.
In my spare time, I like to create...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cindy is one the caring and reliable people I have ever met. She has been great watching my two the last two years! I would recommend anyone higher her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 15 years since I started babysitting at 11. I have also volunteered (with pay) at a local day care during the summer since I was in high school and have worked in a program. I have taken care of two close families (nanny share) who have children around the same age; I have experience taking...
Au'sset can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Au'sset was our son's nanny from the time he was 4 months old to the time he was a little over 2 years old. As a baby, our son needed a lot of holding and soothing. Au'sset was so patient, sensitive and responsive to his needs. She would hold him for hours and...
Margaret B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a home health aid for over 10 years. I'm very reliable, caring, I enjoy working with seniors, and value my time spent with them. I have experience with Alzheimer and dementia . Also I have certified of Home Health & CPR/ first Aid.
Fatima can also help with: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Fatima has been amazing working with my mom, who has both Parkinson's and was going through chemo. My mom absolutely looks forward to the days she comes. She helps my mom with her excercises, going out for walks around the neighborhood and helps her with her...
Ali R.
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oswego, IL
Anastasia P.
5.0
Anastasia has been wonderful with my kids. She is caring, kind, knowledgeable and dependable. Kids enjoyed playing with her and doing crafts. She even helped me with household chores without asking. My kids look forward to staying with her!
- Katya K.
Danielle C.
4.0
Dani is full of life! She and dad get along very well. She keeps him on his toes and that is what he needs. She is a very hard worker.
- Care member
Christina V.
5.0
Christina has been nannying my two kids for about 9 months now, since my son was 4 months old. She is awesome! She is always on time, super clean, does fun activities/educational games with my 3 year old and has zero issues watching my overly-busy 1 year old. My 3 year old literally asks daily if...
- Brittany L.
Izabella A.
5.0
Izabella engages well with our children and planned outings for them as well as followed our schedule. Her ability to set aside time to clean after them and handle their meals was exactly what we wanted in a Nanny. She was reliable and flexible when we needed her to stay a few mins longer. She took...
- Paul Y.
Madeline C.
5.0
Easy to communicate with, responsive, friendly. She was really nice and my boys enjoyed her watching them.
- Care member
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
22 summer movies for kids of all ages
June 8th, 2023 Sure, the beach, pool and backyard barbecues are staples once school lets out, but let’s be honest: Fun summer movies for families are hard to beat — and th... Read more
13 Memorial Day activities for kids
May 15th, 2023 The Memorial Day holiday often heralds the arrival of summer, but this year, take some time to teach kids about what this holiday actually celebrates: Remem... Read more
6 fun pool games for kids that keep them happy and tire them out
June 6th, 2022 Do your kids love swimming but become bored after countless hours spent diving for pennies and practicing underwater handstands? Whether you have your own b... Read more
31 DIY teacher gifts that kids can make
April 19th, 2023 Sure, gift cards are nice, but it’s the DIY teacher gifts that usually leave the biggest impression on your child’s teacher. Not only do personalized presen... Read more
How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions
December 16th, 2022 Whether you’re a parent ready to shift from breast to bottle or a caregiver new to infant feeding, it’s normal to have questions about how to prepare formul... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oswego, IL:
How can I find a Oswego babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oswego, 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 52 babysitters in Oswego, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Oswego, IL?
The average rate for Oswego, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.40 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 Oswego, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oswego, 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 Oswego, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Oswego, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.