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60 babysitters are listed in Urbana, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Urbana, IL
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
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 walking, pet sitting
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
Javonna D.
Urbana, IL
$11-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have collectively about 2 years of experience. I'm second year Collegr Student with a major in Psychology, So I can help with all school subjects! I own a car, so I can help with pick up/ drop off and errands! I can also help with Light Housework, Cooking/Meal Preparation and more!
Javonna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Will definitely rehire. Showed up on time, was very nice. A little quiet but my 2 sons (2 & 8 months) opened up to her quickly. Brought my boys a couple of hot wheels (toy cars) that were still In the package. Very thoughtful young women. Would recommend to anyone...
Mariah B.
Camraneke H.
Urbana, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Cam! I Am A Babysitter In Champaign-Urbana. I Have Been Babysitting For 4 Years Now.
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, friendly, fun
I like working with kids because I want to create a fun space for kids.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to pursue a career in child care. I love working with children, and I would love to care for children during my free time.
I started working with kids 4 years ago...
Camraneke can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Aderemi S.
Urbana, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Your Reliable And Caring Babysitter: Creating Safe And Joyful Moments
Hi there,
I am Remi.
I am a graduate student at UIUC.
I've been a caregiver for 6 years.
One of my favorite moments was last summer when I went to the lake with the children and would feed the duckies as they'll call them.
I use to teach the children ages 4-12 every Sunday at church. My senior year of undergrad, I worked...
Aderemi can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! I am a working professional who is looking to care for some little ones while you go out in the evening. I'm a responsible, 27-year-old woman with 2 years of experience as a camp counselor at an overnight camp. I have also taken child development courses in college. I am comfortable driving, helping with homework,...
Hello! I am a student who has graduated high school and is on track to study social work at college starting in the fall. I love kids and have been dedicated for the last 3 years to teaching them at my taekwondo academy. I work with kids of all ages and abilities. I help them learn their material, improve motor and social...
Kalika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Hi there! My name is Amy and I am a working professional looking to babysit while you go out in the evenings. I babysat here and there in high school and was an overnight camp counselor in Michigan for 2 summers. The first summer, I cared for 10-year-olds and the second summer I cared for 12-year-olds. I also took a child...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
I am a patient babysitter with about 2 years of diverse experience from babysitting, to camp leading, to swim instructing, organized and prepared to follow parents instructions carefully to best fit each individual child's needs. I am open to helping children explore their creativity and interests to help discover themselves...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hi there! I'm Danica. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Illinois. I love working with kids and my prior experience includes working at summer camps, and leading youth groups at my local church. Thanks for stopping by to learn about me!
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and eager
I love how fun and creative...
Victoria T.
Urbana, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My Nickname Is Torie! My Pronouns Are She/her/hers And They/them/theirs.
I started working with kids when I was a pre-teen, so around 11/12 years old! I did not begin professionally nannying until I was 15 years old and this was a steady job until I was 21 years old. When I moved to go to University, I continued babysitting on the side, but I am now looking for something more regular over the Summer!...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
I like working with kids because I like to think im still childish myself. I enjoy playing watching children show still so me and kids just get along so well and it just works!
One thing you should know about me is I am relatively shy and quiet but once I get comfortable I start to open up.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I've always been around children. I'm the oldest in a family of four children and 13 grandchildren. I was also homeschooled growing up and spent a lot of time with children of all ages because of it. I love being around the curiosity and energy. I babysit from time to time for friends but would like to do it more often.
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Jalisa K.
Urbana, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I come from a family of southern women who do not play when it comes to keeping the house clean and organized no matter how many kids you have or how tired you might be. Every job I had always recognized me as a great communicator, the organizer because of me tidy skills and I'm a very clean and neat person, passionate about...
Jalisa can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Jalisa K.
Urbana, IL
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I've been in the healthcare field since I was 15 years old helping my step mom with her mom who had dementia Alzheimer's. Since the 3rd grade I've always dreamed of owning my own pediatric clinic that's why I'm currently taking courses to obtain my bachelors degree in business administration with the concentration of...
Jalisa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Urbana, IL
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.
Ashley C.
5.0
Ashley was fun and exciting to have at our home over the summer.
- Erin S.
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.
Ashley C.
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 out in our last minute pet care need!...
- Jenny K.
Kristen G.
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 text me hourly updates, and even...
- Laurie W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Urbana, IL:
How can I find a Urbana babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Urbana, 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 59 babysitters in Urbana, 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 Urbana, IL?
The average rate for Urbana, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.75 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 Urbana, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Urbana, 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 Urbana, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Urbana, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.