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64 babysitters are listed in Algonquin, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Algonquin, IL
Angela L.
Algonquin, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays Before 1 PM, All Day Every Friday And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher, who is off work for the summer, and I am looking for a regular babysitting or childcare job. In 2018, I graduated from Illinois State university. Since then, I have worked as both a multilingual 3rd grade teacher, and a 4th grade classroom teacher for the past 5 years. Some of my hobbies outside of school include...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie was great. Very punctual and let me know if she had an issue with timing. She was flexible and willing to change any days that I needed, if she was available. She was great with my son. Helped with homework and played with him. He really enjoyed time with...
Erin V.
Venessa A.
Algonquin, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 40-year-old mother of 3 children. My youngest is 10. I have my Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education. I have over 15 years experience working with children in an array of different settings. I also have experience with physical and developmental disabilities. I'm a strong advocate for social emotional development...
Venessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Venessa worked as a caregiver for my 90 year old mother-in-law, and then as a personal care assistant for my disabled daughter. In both instances, she was highly competent, responsible, and dependable. Venessa facilitated to all of my daughter's physical needs and...
Victor C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come with cleaning experience of over 19plus years. I provide professionalism, high quality detailed cleaning, and free estimates for new clients. My references can be provided upon request.
Marzena can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Marzena has been with our family for over a decade. She is trustworthy and excels at her profession. My kids like her too, which is important to me. Today my daughter talked her ear off as she was working, as my wife and kids were home for spring break.
My...
Mike M.
Happy to help out more in the summer, but would love to be able to take care of your kids if you ever need a day off! Willing to run errands, take kids to places, laundry, clean, and food prep. CPR and First Aid Certified. I speak English and Spanish. Currently a college student.
Atzi can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jennifer L.
Algonquin, IL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter And Pet Sitter - Looking For Summer Nanny Position
Hello! I am a 29 y/o high school history teacher looking to save up money for my wedding. I started working with children when I was 16 years old, teaching swim lessons to kids aged 6 months - 7 for 7 years. After college, I worked as a behavior therapist with autistic children for 4 years with kids ages 2-16 at 2 different...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a PE teacher at an elementary school. I am looking to care for children in my free time or when we have vacations or summer break at the school. I love being outdoors and staying active. I have three golden doodles I absolutely adore so animals do not bother me. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Hi! My name is Jill. I currently am a pediatric nurse practitioner at local children's hospital and love to babysit on my off days for date nights, weekend activities, etc. ! I would love to hear more about what you are looking for and hope we can make connection (:
I have a car, am CPR certified, and am a non-smoker. I am...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Shelby B.
Algonquin, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6+ years of experience. Ranging from taking care of my 4 younger siblings, to 6 years of working with children in after school care programs and summer camps to actual babysitting, I have lots of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. As well as I have experience of substitute teaching for grades...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Hello. I am a bilingual (Spanish) preschool teacher looking for a summer job. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children from newborn to preteens. I have a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University in elementary education. I also have an endorsement in early childhood. Being a preschool teacher for...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Christina E.
Algonquin, IL
$14/hr • 2 yrs exp
Having spent many years looking after my younger sister, I've developed a deep understanding of the responsibilities and challenges that come with child care. My hands-on experience has honed my ability to manage routines, handle different situations, and prioritize a child's safety and happiness. While I may have limited formal...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julia F.
Algonquin, IL
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I have several years of experience babysitting family members and about 2 years in professional settings. I have my bachelors degree in social work and I am currently in grad school. With my degree in social work I have become very educated on subjects such as child behavior and development, mental health, disabilities, and...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I have grown up caring for family pets (puppy-senior) and adopted my own dog this year. I volunteered with the Humane Society in college-caring for the dogs and cats at the shelter. This included walking, comforting, bathing, training, recreation, etc.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taught early childhood classes through my own business, Kindermusik by Lisa. I have experience guiding early childhood educational activities for children newborn (with parents) and also babies, toddlers and school-age children (without parent present).
I also have many years watching children at my home and their home,...
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am in my senior year at NIU. I major in physical education and minor in health. I love being active and staying busy. I have three golden doodles I absolutely adore. I love all dogs and pets. I enjoy cleaning and running errands if needed. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family and going to the...
Bailey can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hello! I am in my senior year at NIU. I major in physical education and minor in health. I love being active and staying busy. I have three golden doodles I absolutely adore. I love all dogs and pets. I enjoy cleaning and running errands if needed. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family and going to the...
My name is Ham, male caregiver with 10 years experience to seniors. I am healthy, energetic, responsible, educated Algonquin resident. One of my client was quadriplegic patient. My last client was Alzheimer's / dementia patient. My duties were : transferring, transportation, changing, meal preparation, personal care, light house...
Hamza can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
I could run any type of errands, whether it be dry cleaning, grocery shopping, driving, making appointments etc
Skyler V.
Algonquin, IL
$14-19/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Skyler And I Am 19 Year Old College Student Who Coaches Gymnastics!
Hi! My name is Skyler and I am 20 year college student home for the summer! I understand the importance of finding someone you can trust along with the child for every child is different. Safety is my number one priority and being someone who has numerous years of experience being around kids like from summer camp and gymnastic...
Gabriel H.
Algonquin, IL
$12-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Gabbi. I have over 4 years of paid experience with babysitting children from 1-10 years old! I communicate and solve problems with them and I will always keep in touch with parents.
Gabriel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name is Maddie and I am 23 years old. I am currently a college graduate student, studying Physical Therapy. I have been babysitting for many years now, ranging from watching one to five children of many different ages. I have worked other jobs in the past as well, ranging from working in the food business to life...
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Algonquin, IL
Angela L.
5.0
Angie was a former student of mine and I’ve know her since she was in 6th grade! She started babysitting for us a few years later and my kids adored her! She was so kind and always went the extra mile with the kids. She was mindful of cleaning and doing dishes and followed the kids’ schedules as...
- Care member
Venessa A.
5.0
Venessa worked as a caregiver for my 90 year old mother-in-law, and then as a personal care assistant for my disabled daughter. In both instances, she was highly competent, responsible, and dependable. Venessa facilitated to all of my daughter's physical needs and provided her access to enable her...
- Victor C.
Marzena R.
5.0
Marzena has been wonderful! She is great with our 3 children and temperamental dog- she has been with our family for 2.5 years and we don't know what we would do without her! She is very reliable and trustworthy! We highly recommend her to other families!
- Kristen K.
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How can I find a Algonquin babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Algonquin, IL?
The average rate for Algonquin, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.97 per hour as of June 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 Algonquin, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Algonquin, 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 Algonquin, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Algonquin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 64 listed babysitters.