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Crafts With Sonja

Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I am great with kids. I have 2 twin girls myself and have had teach in a per-school
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Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. With three years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My background includes formal education in child development and certifications in CPR and First Aid. I...
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Experienced, Dependable, Trustworthy Nanny - 10 Years With Same Family!

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I was nanny to the same wonderful Vernon Hills family for 10 years helping to raise 3 beautiful children. I began when the oldest was 3 months old. These kids are like my own grandchildren and I love them very much. Once the kids were in school full time last year, I took a new nanny position with a nice family in Highland Park...
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Part-time Care Giver/housekeeper

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I taught for a School District working with children from preschool up into the middle school grades . I also worked for a learning/daycare center. I nanny partime and am looking for additional hrs and/days. My schedule is very flexible. My passion is working with and helping children learn new and exciting things. I have...
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Caring Caregiver

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am the eldest of 3, so that means that most of my life I've spent caring for my younger siblings. To this day I am their second mom. My sister is 20 and my brother is 16. I am a student pursuing a degree in tech. I love art, crafts, games, cooking, and sharing care.
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Fun Responsible Nanny!!

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi families, my name is Maria I'm 33 years old and I live in Waukegan. I'm a mom of two boys and I have 11 years of nanny experience. I really love to work with children and I really enjoy the time I spend with them. I can help with the children meal prep and children's laundry as well with light housekeeping. I'm bilingual, I'm...
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Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have been a professional nanny for 10 years and I have a 3-year-old daughter. The ages I have worked with are newborn to 10 years old, with extensive newborn experience. I have done date night sitting for dozens of families. I love doing arts and crafts with the children, as well as being outdoors and going swimming. I am very...
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Kristy

Waukegan, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a positive and energetic person. I have a passion for kids. Just being with them makes me happy I love playing around with them I've been caring for kids over 5 years off all ages
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Kind Smile

Waukegan, IL

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I had my experience in my country sharing moments with kids of different age I studied tourism and recreation then I like teach and learn about my culture I was in a AU pair program ! and like mom of a kid of 5 years old I have experience with kids :)
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Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development, which led me to become a caregiver. With 20 years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of various ages and am adept at enforcing household rules. As a certified registered nurse and nursing assistant, I am also CPR-trained, ensuring the...
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Waukegan, IL

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$19/hr
1 year experience
12 year experience in nursing home like personal assistant I'd describe my personality as experience patience obligatory I like working with kids because no I'm looking for a job that caregiver, personal assistant I started working with kids when no In my spare time I like to gardening One thing you should know about me...
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Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a creative and patient caregiver with over seven years of experience. I take great joy in watching children learn and grow and am motivated by the desire to have a positive impact on their lives. My friendly and approachable demeanor helps me connect with children and their families, and I value open communication with...
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Weekend Care Giver

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
I have several years of experience with children. I have three children of my own ages 16, 3, 1. My youngest son has autism so I am very patient. I also am willing to have kids come to my house so parents can have a free night. I am willing to also do pm care in my home. If you interested send me a message. I'm very flexible.
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Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a passion for supporting families and ensuring the well-being and happiness of children. My patient, calm, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children of all ages, creating a nurturing and engaging environment for them. With three years of experience in...
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Daniela

Waukegan, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Daniela . I'm 31 years old and currently I am living in Waukegan. I like to be creative and enjoy seeing kids being creative, especially with water paint. I have worked with diverse learners (SPED) for seven years, including middle school and elementary school. Having worked with kids has been so humbling! I...
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A Fun Summer!

Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm looking to find a family to nanny for over the summer! I worked at a daycare for two and a half years while completing my undergraduate degree and love it. Now, I'm working at a high school as a teachers assistant and am completely my masters degree in counseling with a goal to become a pediatric therapist. I am...
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Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with over 8 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for caring for little ones. I am patient, calm, and always ready to engage in creative and imaginative play. My warm and friendly nature...
I'm an experienced, nurturing childcare provider with a proven track record of 18 years in caring for young children. My love for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue a career as a caregiver, and I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of many children. My calm, creative, and friendly...

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello. I look forward to working with your kids! I worked with a child since 3 months old and still watch sometimes since she started school now at 4yrs old (loved every minute of watching her grow) I have also worked at a swimming school as a swimming instructor with children of different ages. I enjoy a fun and loving...
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Hi,I Am Ahmyah I Love Baking And Doing Arts And Crafts!

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as cheerful , caring , and responsible I like working with kids because they bring joy into my life seeing them grow and learn new things I started working with kids at the age of 13 at a daycare as a camp counselor for the summer In my spare time, I like to bake sweets One thing you should...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waukegan, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waukegan, 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 40 babysitters in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.75 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 Waukegan, 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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