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138 babysitters are listed in Champaign, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Champaign, IL
3.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I live at Champaign city, I can tell that I love to work as a Nanny and have a long time working as a babysitter . I'm a lady who get along very well with children. I can understand your concern about "who will be the right person I should hire to care of my child" Im a mom very conscious, affectionate and dedicate person and...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Lovely lady. She is a caring, kind & honest person. Patricia is always willing to help with whatever needs to be done. I highly recommend her. She is awesome with any age group."
Destarling W.
Bozena B.
Champaign, IL
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available In The Evenings And On Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bozena. I am currently a Masters student at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where I am studying Bioengineering. I am looking for part time work Monday and Wednesday mornings, evenings, and on weekends. I love to play sports and I love being active! I come from a big family with many children,...
Bozena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"While Bozena has not watched my girls before, I know her well as a student in my department at UIUC. I would absolutely have her watch my two girls if she were in the area again! She's punctual, kind, mature, and energetic!"
Maddie D.
Rachael F.
Champaign, IL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Friends! My name is Rachael, and I am a very experienced nanny/babysitter looking for part-time work. I'm originally from Atlanta, GA and moved to the Champaign area for law school. Since graduating with my Juris Doctorate in May 2020, I now work remotely as an analyst for a wealth management firm in Chicago. However, I...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Deborah! (Duh-bore-uh)
I love working with children and families. I have experience working with children age 2-12 in schools, after-school programs, music and dancing ensembles, and child care facilities. I work closely with students and families to create enriching activities that children love.
I have a bachelor's in...
5.0
"Deborah works incredibly well with children with different needs and interests. She tailors both an arts curriculum and a math and science curriculum to our children, taking cues from their interests and from the goals she has for them. Her well-roundness, calm and...
Beth H.
4.6
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Matt and I'm a very fun, active, positive male role model with over 20 years of experience in childcare with children of all ages and abilities. Fully background checked, CPR and First Aid certified. Illinois credited childcare professional. Over the years I've worked for various summer day camps, schools,...
Matt can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have two energetic kids: a 6 yr. old and an 8 yr. old. They absolutely love Matt and ask for him to come back whenever we need a sitter. Matt is energetic and active and plays with the kids (not just watches them play). He takes them to parks, the museum, indoor...
Megan M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Deborah! (Duh-bore-uh)
I love working with children and families. I have experience working with children age 2-12 in schools, after-school programs, music and dancing ensembles, and child care facilities. I work closely with students and families to create enriching activities that children love.
I have a bachelor's in...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"With three kids ages from 2-8 out of school due to the pandemic, I needed someone to balance between learning and having fun and try to build a routine for the three different ages. Deborah was the perfect choice. She quickly understood each of my kids needs and...
Raneem A.
Macee J.
Champaign, IL
$14-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Macee, and I am a 19-year-old recent graduate from esthetician school. I have loved working with children since I was very young, first taking an interest in my church's nursery. I have been babysitting independently since I was 11 years old, and had the pleasure of getting to know and babysit a family with...
Macee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Very reliable! Macee was so friendly and put me at ease right away with her easygoing and funny personality. I felt very comfortable putting my children in her care, and she seemed very at home working with them. I came home to children who were relaxed and...
Kirsten H.
5.0
(1)
I'm Sydney! I am a college student at the University of Illinois studying Animal Sciences with a minor in Wildlife Conservation and a minor in Spanish. I am compassionate, friendly, responsible, and will be a perfect match to care for your children! I have a deep passion to care for both animals and children. I have experience...
Sydney can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Sydney is a competent and trusted caregiver for both children and pets. She takes her work seriously but is also able to have a bit of fun."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Maggie J. and I am a sophomore at the university of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying developmental psychology and Spanish, with a minor in child health and well being. I have been babysitting/nannying for over 5 years now, with experience with children of all ages. I love hanging out with kids and want to...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Maggie is amazing and has been a great caregiver and role model for my girls. She watched them for the past 3 summers. "
Jessica M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is River, I recently graduated from Butler University (December, 2022). I majored in Health Sciences and will begin Butler's physician assistant program in May. I am seeking out babysitting and nanny opportunities during my time off before I start PA school. I have a wide range of availability this spring and can be...
River can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"River is simply the best! My children adore her and I always felt like they were safe, secure, and happy while in her care."
Michael C.
Sophie H.
Champaign, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Sophie!
I'm currently a student at the University of Illinois and I'm studying early childhood education. I am 22 and have my associates of arts degree. While I was attending community college I had the opportunity to be the head infant teacher at my local daycare. I primarily worked with children ranging from 6 weeks...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sophie is very trustworthy! She is always so kind to my family, and always has a smile on her face. She took time to get to know my kids, and she always leaves my house spotless! Don't pass her up! I would definitely re-hire her in a heartbeat."
Brandi A.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kiersten, & yet most children prefer to call me Kiki including my niece & nephew's:) I felt led into childcare after volunteering with Big Brother Big Sisters of Champaign, IL. With a bachelor's degree in general studies, an associate degree in psychology, First Aid, CNA, & CPR certifications, I have fallen in...
Kiersten can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kiersten is by far the best nanny anyone could ask for. She worked for us for several weeks and we intended to have her long term. I recently received an offer I couldn't refuse with grandparents able to help with childcare. We truly planned to have Kiersten for...
Care member
Teanna C.
Champaign, IL
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, I have always deeply loved animals. I took care of my family's two cats until the age of 14. After they passed, we adopted two tiny dogs, Dolly and Luna. When I'm home, I often spend my time taking care of them. I also have had years of experience taking care of family and friends' dogs and cats. I currently sit a...
Teanna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"So thankful for Teanna!!! We went on a week-long vacation and needed someone to care for our 3 dogs and 2 cats while we were away. The animals loved her and she went above and beyond what we asked of her to make sure that our pets were well cared for. Will...
Cassidy H.
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience and training working with children who have had various special needs, as well as other emotional and behavioral issues. I spent many years as a mentor and respite care provider for children who may have been abused, neglected, or going through other emotional needs and struggles.
5.0
"My children were in a program Matt worked at. He is amazing with the kids and my kids love him. Can't wait to hire him personally as I can't leave my son with just any babysitter."
Amy W.
Katelynn B.
Champaign, IL
$16-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Katelynn. I am currently a student at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. I am on the pre-nursing track. I am currently located in the Chicago area. I have one year experience in a hospital setting as a CNA on a Neurological Medical Surgical unit and have assisted clients outside of the hospital...
Katelynn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Katelynn performance as an elderly caregiver leaves nothing lacking, meeting all required tasks and requested with no oversight needed. She assisted in making fresh home cooked meals, planning activities, medication handling, and providing great companionship....
Jose R.
Nyia N.
Champaign, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Nyia but everyone calls me Ny. I am 21 years old and a senior in college. I have been working with children since I was 14 years old. I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews that I occasionally watch after. I plan to be an applied behavioral analysis for special needs children so I guess you can say that working with...
Nyia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She's a very loving person to my kids. She helped my son who struggled with reading. He is now not nervous to read out loud in class, with my daughter she has helped her with her self esteem and not being shy. My daughter is now outgoing and doesn't struggle as...
Nora F.
5.0
(1)
I started working with children during high school when I volunteered with children with special needs. I then went on to work in the Christ Church of Oak Brook Daycare as well as nannying for a wonderful family for a year, as well as short-term babysitting for multiple families. Over these 5 years working with kids ages 3...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Abby along with many other applicants and she definitely stood out in our selection process. She was extremely responsive with messages, on time for the interview, and answered my questions professionally. She was sweet, caring, and interacted great...
Katelyn S.
Lena F.
Champaign, IL
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Looking For Extra Hours During The Week!
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Lena and I am a nursing student at ISU looking to pick up some hours during the week. I have extensive experience in childcare as I was a nanny for around 4 years all throughout the city of Chicago. I am a certified nursing assistant and am CPR certified. I was a pediatric CNA in a hospital for a year...
Lena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Lena for a week. She did a great job watching my children. She even took the dog for a walk. Would definitely hire again!"
Natasha R.
5.0
(1)
I love being outside and doing crafts. I am a happy, outgoing, fun-loving person. I worked with the Crystal Lake Park District summer camp for two summers. I worked with 4-9 children at a time throughout the summer. The children were from the ages of 6-8.
Katie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is phenomenal! She is professional, kind, attentive, knowledgeable, safety-conscious…everything you would want in someone caring for your child/children. She watched our two young children on a regular basis and we are so lucky we had her before she moved on...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Zainab and I am a graduate student studying public health and nursing! I love working with children and have over 12 years of childcare experience with children of all ages. I'm located in Champaign, IL and am CPR + First Aid trained, can provide my own transportation and help with housework, homework, meal...
Zainab can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zainab has been watching our infant son for several months and is hands-down the best nanny we could've asked for! She's incredibly attentive, patient, energetic, and fun. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and our son is always giggling and screeching with delight when...
Indrani S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Champaign, IL
Patricia L.
5.0
I hired Patricia to care for our daughter for a year and 9 months (from 6 months to 27 months old). Patricia was amazing and is part of the family.
The most important thing for a caretaker of your child is that it's someone who keeps them safe. Check. Patricia is a dependable caretaker who...
- Kyle L.
Bozena B.
5.0
While Bozena has not watched my girls before, I know her well as a student in my department at UIUC. I would absolutely have her watch my two girls if she were in the area again! She's punctual, kind, mature, and energetic!
- Maddie D.
Deborah W.
5.0
Deborah works incredibly well with children with different needs and interests. She tailors both an arts curriculum and a math and science curriculum to our children, taking cues from their interests and from the goals she has for them. Her well-roundness, calm and deeply kind demeanor, and obvious...
- Beth H.
Matt L.
5.0
My 2 boys have been through a lot and Matt has been amazing for them he is definitely a blessing in our family's life
- Rachel M.
Deborah W.
5.0
Deborah is the BEST! She will fully interact with your child and her positive attitude will shine through as she becomes a role model for your children. Highly Recommend!
- Kristofer G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Champaign, IL:
How can I find a Champaign babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Champaign, 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 138 babysitters in Champaign, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Champaign, IL?
The average rate for Champaign, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.34 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 Champaign, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Champaign, 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 Champaign, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Champaign, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 138 listed babysitters.