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Cynthia A.

Part Time Caregiver

Gurnee, IL

from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
If you are looking for a very responsible, reliable, and fun babysitter to take care of your child at her home while you are at work, running errands, or enjoying some time off... THAT'S ME!! (For care at your place, the hours will be as indicated on my profile, with room to accommodate your needs) I am a mother of two children:...
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Friendly, Intelligent And Experienced.

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...

Ana M. says "I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple...

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Domestic Wisdom

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a Certified Nursing Aide. I have 8 years experience worked in Oncology at Good Shepherd Hospital, worked in 2 nursing homes, home health care. I have also been a stay at home mother for 8 years as well to my 3 children, I am also interested in babysitting positions as well as senior care. I am a herbalist, and provide a...
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Experienced, Dependable Sitter

Silver Lake, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, my name is Christina, and I have 30 years of experience in child care- baby-sitting, working in day care, nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home day care, and raising my two great kids (ages 19 and 16). I love teaching children new skills through play, reading, and age appropriate activities, and am attentive and...

Anne-marie M. says "Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is personable,...

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Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...

Nicholas F. says "Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts. She also...

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Part-Time Nanny

Arlington Heights, IL

4.5(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm patient, caring, kind, respectful and punctual. My work history: At my first babysitting job, I took care of a 3-year-old girl for 3 years. At my next job where I worked for 6 months, I took care of 2 boys: 7 and 11 years old. I picked them up from school, helped them with homework and drove them to all kinds of activities....

Care Member says "Elwira helped me care for my 2 girls for 4 plus years and was very dependable, caring, helpful and has friendly personality. I was lucky to find such...

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Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...

Ariel Z. says "We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient,...

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Hey Everyone! My Name Is Kendra! I Can't Wait To Hopefully Help You Out

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Kendra, I am an incoming junior in college and have been babysitting for 6 years now! I am majoring in early childhood education with the plan to open my own in home nature based daycare. Some of my experiences include: - 6-8th grade buddies program (went on field trips with the special education class) -...

Annie H. says "We interviewed Kendra about six months ago and have been using her for date nights since. She's the only person outside of family that we completely trust...

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Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and have been working in the childcare field since I was 15! I am CPR and First Aid certified along with having my own reliable transportation. I have worked as an in-home nanny, occasional babysitting, daycare, and at a school for children on the spectrum! I am seeking a full time and...

Jay G. says "Hannah is awesome sitter! My 10 year old LOVES it when we tell him "Hannah's coming tonight"! She's always early and cleans up. "

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Kenosha, WI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Lauren and I have been a nanny and home assistant for 3 years. I began babysitting in my early teens and have years of experience with kids aged 0-14. I am a patient, kind, hardworking individual with a passion for childcare and making your at home life easier. I am more than happy to help with cooking,...
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Lake Forest, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Madelyn, and I'm from the north shore area, currently home for the summer from the University of Missouri. I am actively seeking babysitting opportunities or any help that's needed. If you're in need of reliable assistance, I would be happy to help and do not hesitate to reach out!
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Educated Sitter With A Lot Of Adventures

Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
I'm excited to share a bit about myself! With 5 years of experience under my belt, I have a true passion for working with children. My journey began at the age of 15 when I started babysitting my sister, and since then, I've had the privilege of working as an assistant teacher at a kiddie academy for 6 months. I've also gained...
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Experienced Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hi! I am Josselyn and I'm a 31-year-old mental health professional. I have been working with children for 10+ years. I have worked with children in schools, day cares, homes, residential homes, and clinics. The children I have taken care of have been between the ages of 6 months - 18-year-olds. In the past I have helped children...
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Kind And Peaceful Sitter,

Kenosha, WI

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have a very sensitive heart with children, growing up I was taught by my mother that there is nothing more important than family and the love and support of family can give someone eternal happiness and joy. From that moment on, I had decided that I would want to spend the rest of my life ensuring that every child I encounter...
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Experienced Babysitter/College Student Looking For Part-Time Employment

Vernon Hills, IL

from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Catherine. I have always liked caring for children of all ages and have a wide range of experience from newborn to teenagers. I enjoy being a part of a child's growth and development process. I find it really fun and exciting! I look forward to hearing from you soon! I also have a experience taking care of the home and...
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Patient And Active Sitter/nanny

Kenosha, WI

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$13/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Stephanie and I'm a patient and active young adult who loves working with kids! I first started working with kids as a teenager in our local church and loved the opportunities I had to teach kids and answer their questions. I have also been a long term nanny for several families, mostly working with ages 4-12. In...
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Part- Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Cary, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
As a former teacher, I have over 10 years of experience working with children from birth to age 12. I have my Bachelors degree as well as a Child Development Asst. and am CPR certified. I love children and love finding new, exciting ways to connect with them and teach them. Currently, one of my favorite things to do with...
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McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with kids since I began babysitting at 12 years old. I have experience as an assistant teacher at a preschool/daycare, and as a nanny to 3 children. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborn infant through early teens. I am a stay at home mom to my now 9-year-old son, and am looking for a family who...
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Nurturing, Experienced And Fun Nanny/doula

Kenosha, WI

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$20/hr
13 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I'm Kristin, a childcare professional with 13 years of experience. I started babysitting at 12, have been a full-time nanny for two families, and now work as a birth and postpartum doula. I'm experienced in caring for babies and young children and helping homes run smoothly. I love engaging kids through crafts, games, and...
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Part Time Babysitter

Spring Grove, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
Hello my name is Jessica and I am 29 years old. I have 2 kids a 5-year-old and a 17-month-old. I'm looking for a babysitting job to help other moms around the area! I was working from home but decided it's easier to be home with the kids. Unfortunately I understand that doesn't workout all the time, so that's why I'm here to...
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  • 26 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of July 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL

In-Home Babysitters in Gurnee, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 26 listed in-home babysitters

Evangelina R.

I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on...

- Ana M.

Christina G.

Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is...

- Anne-marie M.

Hoda S.

Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts....

- Nicholas F.

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All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $20.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

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