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Katie S.

DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Katie, a current graduate student with over 10 years of experience in babysitting and nanny roles. I have had the joy of caring for children ranging from 8 months to 13 years old. My experience includes routine childcare, meal preparation, educational guidance, and transportation to activities. My role has always been to...
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Part-time Caregiver And Occasional Babysitter

DeKalb, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a 21-year-old college graduate with an Associate's Degree and a specialization on Child Development. I am a former CNA and CPR certified. I love being around and caring for children.
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Dekalb Babysitter

DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Gracie. I'm 20 years old and I have at least 4 years of experience in babysitting. I am kindhearted, energetic, and engaging! I'm a college student looking for any family that needs extra help around the house. I am also great with pets!
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Babysitter/tutor

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
Hi! I've been working in kids in sports for about 8 years now. 8 years has a referee to make sure they are safe and following rules during games. But also for 4 years now has a sports coach for youth. This is for 3 to 4 hours camps in the morning and then classes at night. I'm now pursuing a degree in mathematical sciences with...
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Nanny

Hampshire, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm an experienced caregiver with a decade of experience in childcare, a college degree, and a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I've had many positive experiences in my previous babysitting roles, and I am motivated by a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the children in my care. As a...
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DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I love spending time with kids and pets, creating a fun and creative environment. I'm passionate about crafts and enjoy introducing kids to activities like painting and DIY projects to inspire their creativity. I recently graduated from beauty school and am looking for a seasonal role with flexible hours. I'm excited to...
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A Little About Me

Hampshire, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Keirstin and I am currently an emergency dispatcher. I'm looking to move out of my role as a first responder so that I can have a bit more work/life balance with my daughter. I have spent roughly 8 years working with children ranging ages from Newborn to 14. I have also spent time working with developmentally...
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DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello! I have 6 years of experience working with children one on one and in the classroom. I am a music education major at Northern Illinois University and am working with a variety of children frequently. I can help with Travel and Errands as well as other needs your child has. I am also CPR and first aid trained.
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DeKalb, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
* available to work after December 31* I've been caring for children for over a decade because I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development. My calm patience is what children enjoy most about me, and parents love that I follow their lead. I'm available to care for up to three children, ranging from newborns to...
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Fun Sitter And Happy Creator

DeKalb, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have worked as a Supervisor of a Lifetime Fitness Kids Academy for almost 4 years. I would follow daily plans which included: crafts, games, free time and Snack time. I am studying Business Administration at Illinois state university.
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Hi my name is Azura.

Kingston, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Azura. I am 18 years old and just graduated high school. I live in Genoa IL I will be at kishwaukee college in the fall. I can drive. I also have done a CPR class in high school. I have had experience in child care for a couple years now between neighbor children and family children. I love all ages. I can play...
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DeKalb, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and safety-minded I like working with kids because I've been doing it for decades and I have a great rapport with all ages! I'm looking for a job that supports the family's needs I started working with kids when I was very young. Babysitting since I was 10. In my spare time, I...
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Babysitter, Dog Sitter, Grandma Sitter :)

Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello, I am currently looking to be a wonderful babysitter to one or many of your children or animals. I have grown up watching many kids of different ages ranging from 6 months - teens. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs at home. A husky and a German Shepard so I can care for bigger dogs. I can help your children with homework, take them...
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Genoa, IL

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Hello families! I am in search of a part/full time nanny position. I've always loved working with children and have a few years of experience babysitting for families, and one year of full time nannying experience. I have experience working with ages 2-12 and up. I absolutely love spending time with children and helping them...
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Sitter And Caretaker

Genoa, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am currently a college student going into the medical field. I have been a CNA for three years and have been babysitting since 14.
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Fun Starter And Go Getter

DeKalb, IL

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jocelyn, and I am a very fun, reliable, caring, thoughtful choice for you to have me as a babysitter. I have been babysitting and working with kids since I was 12, starting off with my cousins. I'm looking for new opportunities to work with more kids as well as make a little bit of money while doing it. I...
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Loving Caring Mom

Maple Park, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as, kind, loving, caring, respectful. I like working with kids because, I have 2 little girls of my own. I'm looking for a job that is preferably full time, 40+ hours a week. I have my own transportation. I started working with kids in 2019 In my spare time, I like to spend time with my...
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Seeking Full-time/Part-time *Read Bio

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
*I am also available for house sitting and pet sitting! Read on to learn more about me! I am a 35-year-old female. I have worked full-time as a Certified Dental Assistant for the past 15 years. I recently moved to DeKalb. I have experience with newborns as well as all other ages. I am healthy and active and able to perform a...
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Genoa, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I will be moving to the area this fall and am looking to work with a fun, energetic, communicative family! I've been a nanny for almost four years and love being able to help children learn and grow!
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Fun, Loving Full Time Caregiver

DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I believe that the role of a caretaker is to participate and educate in a fun and active environment. I have a true passion and a knack for working with children, especially from infant, toddlers, twos and ages of preschool to fifth grade. My current educational experience includes: A High School diploma, CPR certification, two...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sycamore, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sycamore, 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 14 babysitters in Sycamore, 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.

The average rate for Sycamore, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sycamore, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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