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Find babysitters in Sycamore, IL that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Sycamore, IL

The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Sycamore, IL

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Hannah R.


Genoa, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hannah

I'm 24 years old, I love children and work very well with them. I used to be a full time nanny for 2 years and I loved every second of it. I also was a teachers assistant for a 5th grade class. I am CPR certified and I have my own reliable car. I am very responsible, reliable and fun for the kids as well. I can also provide...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."

Jeness B.

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Tiffany S.


Clare, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom of An Adorable Duo Looking To Care for Yours Too

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, energetic, and a compassionate mother with 21years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One boy and one girl ages 21 and 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not as...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Treats my kids as her own. She does a very detailed job when she cleans. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Highly recommended "

Jennifer N.

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Kaitlyn L.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Summer Care, Weekends And Date Nights. Babysitting Experience For 5+ Years.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a second-year Child Clinical Psychology PhD student at NIU. Fully vaccinated and boosted. I am home for the summer in NJ, looking for a reoccurring babysitting job. About me: I come from a family of 4 kids and am the only girl (I'll let you imagine what that is like :)) ! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn is extremely responsible and loving! Wonderful with kids of all ages. I'm proud to be her mother "

Karen L.

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Grace D.


DeKalb, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Or Pet Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Grace and I recently moved to the area from Dallas, TX. While I'm Dallas I owned my own business teaching horse back riding lessons, but after having my son last year I decided to take a step back from my business. My son is now a little over a year old, and he has only furthered my knowledge and love for...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Have have known Grace since she was a Child and she has always been a very honest, sweet, hardworking and driven person. Grace is someone that you can count on regardless of the situation. She is very prompt, non judgmental and loyal to what she believes in. Grace...

Ginger B.

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Sydney E.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

A Best Friend And Babysitter In One

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm calm, kind, artistic, energetic, and responsible. I've been babysitting since I was 14. I have plenty of younger cousins so I completely understand how stressful rowdy kiddos can be! I love kids and have taken child development classes in both college and while in high school. I was also given the...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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Colleen W.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Home Caregiver

I have extensive experience in home health care having worked in the industry for 15 years. I have worked at an assisted living community as well as for home care agencies, and more recently in private home care. for the past 8 years now. I am very experienced and knowledgable working with people Alzheimers, denentia,...
Colleen can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Colleen is compassionate, friendly and reliable in every way. She is highly experienced, has a wealth of knowledge and has worked as a CNA, in elder Care in many capacities, and in health care overall. I would highly recommend her for any position for CNA work or...

Becky S.

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Haransa H.


DeKalb, IL

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is haransa and I'm a dedicated 4th year college student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. With a passion for nurturing young minds, I have accumulated years of hands-on experience caring for children ranging from birth to 13 years old. My goal is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment...
Haransa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Haransa is responsible and trustworthy, and my kids liked her a lot. Was competent with many pick-ups and drop-offs for school and activities."

Eva R.

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Victoria L.


Hampshire, IL

$16/hr2 yrs exp

Helpful With Watching Any Age Kid! Going To School To Be Ome A Teacher And Work With Kids Currently!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am going to college currently to become a teacher! I am willing to help with many different tasks and am wanting to help the kids! Currently am working at a daycare facility and babysitting kids as well! Message me to work things out! I am super...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My 7 year old daughter absolutely loved Victoria. She is always responsive to messages, was punctual and we would definitely use her again. My daughter told me that her father and I need to go out more so she can have Victoria babysit. We highly recommend her!"

Rachel C.

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Abbie K.


Hampshire, IL

$44/hr8 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as hardworking, patient and loving I like working with kids because they make me happy. I'm looking for a job that I can work 46-50 hrs per week I started working with kids when I was 15 years old In my spare time, I like to read books and spend time with my son and my mom One thing you should...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Abbie is a wonderful sitter. Abbie has babysat for us for a few months now. Initially, she came highly recommended by a fellow parent- for whom she was a full-time nanny. And I can see why !! Abbie is always on time and communicates clearly. My three year old is...

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Amy D.


DeKalb, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I worked at a pet store for a year with cats, dogs, fish, birds and reptiles. I pet sit for several families and can provide all their names as references. I live in Claremont and pet sit in Claremont, Brownsville, Ascutney and other surrounding towns.
Amy can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, grooming, daily feeding, pet walking, pet transportation & more
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Reyna M.


DeKalb, IL

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Sunshine Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Reyna, I am currently a student a NIU and majoring in Special Education/Education. I love children and have recently worked at a grammar school/after school program. I mostly interacted with ages 3-5 but I was also a babysitter for a 1yr old and 7yr old. I am also an older sister to two and helped nurture them....
Reyna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Reyna was punctual, respectful and good with the children."

Lys K.

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Emily M.


DeKalb, IL

$20-45/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework., and animals. I do have a full time teaching job this school year and we are back in person so I am only available after school and on the...
5.0
"She is doing her clinicals in my 5th grade classroom. She is very helpful with students,knowledgeable and organized."

Nikki S.

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Brittany R.


DeKalb, IL

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brittany, and I am 22 years old. I am a Junior majoring in Child Development! I would love to help you out with childcare and/or pet sitting! Reasons to choose me! 1. I am vaccinated! 2. I am experienced in child care and have been a babysitter/nanny for several years. I work well with children and their...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brittany was a great dependable sweet caregiver. She showed up on time and went above and beyond in doing activities with my five year old. She was willing to become cpr certified. She was like family. "

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Emily M.


DeKalb, IL

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals. I do have a full time teaching job this school year...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."

Nikki S.

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Kelsey M.


DeKalb, IL

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am a speech-language pathologist at Highland Elementary School in Stillman Valley, IL. I eat, sleep, and breath all things early childhood / early elementary education :) and have experience caring for infants as well. My availability during the school year is largely limited date nights and/or...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kelsey is absolutely the best. My super shy son warmed up to her right away and is now asking for her. She is intelligent, punctual, and clearly has a good heart. I look forward to seeing her again and again. She's now a part of our family! She even played with and...

Katheryne R.

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Pamela C.


Genoa, IL

$16-29/hr10 yrs exp

Silly Aunt Pam!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

First and foremost, making sure your kids are safe and sound. Former professor with 24+ years experience and 12 nieces and nephews. My rates are negotiable depending on what you require. My focus is to take care of the kids, make sure they are fed, safe, entertained and learning, and having fun! I am patient, silly,...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"She had an education background & it shows! She is amazing with kids!"

Cassandra B.

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Alyssa E.


Hampshire, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available For Summer

Hi everyone, I am a recent college graduate from the University of Arizona looking to help with childcare/pet care/house sitting before I begin medical school this August. I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, as well as pets of all kinds. Please reach out if you think I may be a good fit for your...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha S.


DeKalb, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Samantha S, I Am 18 And Currently Studying Early Childhood Education At NIU

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, outgoing, and responsible. I'm looking for a job that has consistent hours. I am also looking to care for children of any age. I started working with kids when I was 13 by babysitting kids in my neighborhood and ever since then have been working with children in some capacity. I...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abigail R.


Genoa, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny !!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!!!! I have been involved in working with children for 10 years. I began by babysitting for a few neighbors. I then became a nanny every day for about 3 hours Monday through Friday. I have worked at summer camps for children with special needs. I have been a nanny for two different families for the last 2 summers. This past...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Hailey B.


Genoa, IL

$17-26/hr3 yrs exp

Cna

I have worked at an assisted living home for the last three years and am looking to help out with your loved one at home during the week!
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sycamore, IL

Hannah R.

5.0

Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls.

- Jeness B.

Tiffany S.

5.0

Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me.

- Laura B.

Kaitlyn L.

5.0

Kaitlyn is extremely responsible and loving! Wonderful with kids of all ages. I'm proud to be her mother

- Karen L.

Grace D.

5.0

Great with little ones and she is always on time and dependable.

- Christina P.

Colleen W.

5.0

Colleen is compassionate, friendly and reliable in every way. She is highly experienced, has a wealth of knowledge and has worked as a CNA, in elder Care in many capacities, and in health care overall. I would highly recommend her for any position for CNA work or in a health care environment. She is...

- Becky S.

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