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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Abby and I have had 5+ years of babysitting. I am home all summer from college I just finished my sophomore year . I am looking for lots of hours, a one time job or reoccurring! I have a car and am willing to start soon. I would love to connect & feel free to reach out!
Claire C.
Lake Forest, IL
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a college student home for the summer in Lake Forest. I attend Saint Louis University and will be a sophomore. In college, I was on the swim team for my university and part of sorority life as well. I have eight years of experience with babysitting and was previously a lifeguard for three years....
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Caroline G.
Lake Forest, IL
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Caroline! I will be a Junior at Santa Clara University in the Fall. I am part of the volleyball team at Santa Clara! I'm home for the summer and I'm looking for a fun way to spend my free time. I've been babysitting since my Freshman year of high school and love to be around kids!
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little...
Brian T.
4.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Dionice. I'm a 34 years old.
Devoted and reliable nanny with over 15 years in childcare. Supplies loving while making sure to meet disciplinary and educationally for each child. Offers the children clear guidelines that promote positive behavior patterns. I am CPR, AED and First Aid Certified. I took...
Dionice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I really like her but she's not driving ."
Latifa B.
Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Lan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Lan - she is always punctual, dependable, trustworthy, kind and patient with the baby! She's a super fast learner so it was very easy and pleasant to adjust to each other and settle in. Thank you so much Lan, for taking such a good care of...
Jennifer O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
4.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have such a passion for kids! I have a clean driving record and will have a car that I can take kids to activities or school...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Paige was our "pod teacher" during the pandemic. She helped proctor my daughters (2nd grade and Kindergarten) along with 3 other 1st graders while juggling her undergrad degree. The girls adored her and she helped us during a crucial time for all parties involved...
Sonya G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Elementary Education and am certified in Adult & Pediatric 1st Aid & CPR. I have two daughters and have been married for 27 years. I've worked with kids since I was in high school, working at a Children's Home for orphaned kids, a Group Home for children, and babysitting. After college, I was a nanny and then...
Gina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gina was amazing with our two boys. I work odd hours and she was so great accommodating our needs for child care. She made them creative meals and was able to handle nap time; two tasks which can be challenging w toddlers. I would highly recommend her!"
Cori B.
Angela B.
Mundelein, IL
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello my name is Angela B., and I am college student looking for jobs while I am home. I have experience working with kids for about two years mostly kids under age of 6. While watching kids I find myself to enjoy engaging with them in activities rather than letting them play by themselves and watching them. While babysitting I...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mackenzie K.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am a fourth-year finance student at Ohio State University. I am looking to babysit during my summer off back home. I have babysat since I was 13 and I love working with kids. Whether that's playing with toys, completing a fun activity, sports, or helping them with school work! I have babysat children of all ages from...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Kailey B.
Mundelein, IL
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I have been working with children for most of my life. I have worked at an at home day care, teaching gymnastics, and before and after school childcare. Most recently I was a Lead Youth Development Professional at a nonprofit after school program. Not only this but I've been babysitting for many years. I also have two...
Lily S.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Lily and I am currently home for the summer. I am a rising senior at Belmont University and I am looking for babysitting jobs from June-August.
I'd describe my personality as adaptable, hardworking, and intuitive.
I would babysit consistently starting my freshman year of high school. Additionally, I am the...
Skills:
CPR
Maya N.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi all! My name is Maya, I'm from Buffalo Grove. I'm going to be a senior this fall at the University of Iowa, majoring in Elementary Education, and I'll be home this summer before heading back in mid-August. I've had lots of experience with children, including nannying and babysitting for 7+ years, and this past semester I...
Kameron H.
Mundelein, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Kameron! I am 21 years old and I am home for the summer from college. I just got back studying abroad and I am looking to help out with any type of babysitting/nannying. I am the oldest of 3 siblings and the oldest of 10 grandchildren. I have a lot of experience with children as I was also a camp counselor for...
I have over 3 years of experience babysitting, for both my church and families around my neighborhood. I have experience with kids aged 8 months to 7 years old. I currently am going to be a junior in college and am home for the summer. In my free time, I enjoy painting, making crafts such as bracelets, and being outdoors. I like...
Kaley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
With a few years experience babysitting, I have babysat for families with twins, newborn children and have assisted with a daycare where I watched over 12 children at once. I am capable of preparing meals, coming up with fun crafts and tasks to do with children such as bracelet making, drawing/painting, and many others. Also...
Daniela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Kylie H.
Deerfield, IL
$12-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Kylie and I live near Granville, Ohio. I have cared for children and elderly on and off for over five years and absolutely love it. I have experience with children from infant to 12+ and initially started caregiving with a senior care company and also with a kayaking non-profit for children with mental and/or physical...
Skills:
First Aid
Grace S.
Lake Zurich, IL
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for a wonderful family for about a year in high school, with other babysitting jobs here & there. I switched to part time elderly care for about nine months. After going to college I have been working at a salon in Lake Zurich but I am currently wanting to get back to babysitting while I am home for the holidays. I...
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Amy W.
5.0
Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little lady woke up crying for us and Amy...
- Brian T.
Dionice D.
3.0
I really like her but she's not driving .
- Latifa B.
Lan T.
5.0
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, and careful. She takes good care of our son, follows our rules about napping and feeding, and teaches him new things as he grows. We trust her...
- Ariel Z.
Dana L.
5.0
Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her (still). They always wanted Dana...
- Michelle L.
Molly E.
5.0
Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Lake Forest, IL in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.00. 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.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Lake Forest, IL help with?
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 3 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Lake Forest, IL?
You can now find babysitters online in Lake Forest, IL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 3 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.