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Laura O.

Full Time Nanny/babysitter

Lake Villa, IL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I had an In-home daycare business when my son was young. I started the business when he was 6 months old, he was the oldest of the kids I watched. I had as many as 8 at one time, 5 of whom were in diapers, still on bottles, needing naps and of course play time. I was either on the floor reading to them or playing with toys,...
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Staphany C.

Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting children for the past 10 years from newborns to 14 years of age. My experience includes caring for children in their home for various families, summer camp counseling, and volunteering in the nursery on Sunday mornings. I love outdoor activities, crafts, and reading with the kids I provide care for. I am...

Nick And Meg A. says "Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the...

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Hannah B.

Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Evangelina R.

Friendly, Intelligent And Experienced.

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Jessica K.

Part Time Babysitter

Spring Grove, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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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Nicolette M.

Domestic Wisdom

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Christina G.

Experienced, Dependable Sitter

Silver Lake, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Nicole P.

Past Childcare Experience With All Age Children, From Infant To School Age

Union Grove, WI

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have been babysitting for about 15 years. I enjoy watching and taking care of young children. I enjoy doing crafts and other activities with children. I have a 9-year-old girl, 5-year-old son and a 3-month-old son. I worked in childcare for about 10 years. I am looking for something I am able to be at home more with my...

Victoria H. says "Nicole is a simply wonderful caregiver! I have had the worst luck in my search to find nannies who are both reliable and skilled! She is beyond those!...

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Lan T.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
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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Victoria J.

Part-time Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have done it all, from teaching children how to swim, hosting their birthday parties to being a camp counselor, and dealing with their worst and best days. I have had 5 years of child experience and love getting to know children and all of their personalities. I am a positive influenced person and try my best to keep kids...

Beau W. says "Tori has been wonderful for our two children. She helped them through e learning and transition back to school and with workbooks over the summer. She...

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Hoda S.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Kendra H.

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
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Seyedehnika N.

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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Cailey B.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I am Cailey, I'm 22, and I have a 4-year-old little boy. I use to babysit kids here and there when I was younger. I'd prefer to babysit at my home. I live with my family and we have five very friends dogs who love kids. I love to do crafts, play outside, read books, and whatever the kids really want to do! I am pretty...
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Marlene M.

Kind And Peaceful Sitter,

Kenosha, WI

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Rachel P.

Babysitter Home For The Summer

Cary, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm new to this app. Looking forward to providing childcare services soon!
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Stephanie T.

Patient And Active Sitter/nanny

Kenosha, WI

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$13/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Sarah H.

Kenosha, WI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I would describe my personality as compassionate & playful. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages (birth-young adulthood). I understand parenting can be, and I would like to relieve some stress from you. I may not be family, but with time I hope we become like one! In 2020, while finishing my masters...
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Julia V.

Babysitter With 7 Years Of Experience, Available After 1p.m On Weekday And Anytime On Weekend

Union Grove, WI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am so glad you're here! My name is Julia, and I am 25 years old. I recently bought a home in Caledonia WI with fiancé Zach. I am the oldest of 5 children, as well as the oldest of 10 cousins. I have spent the majority of my life babysitting, and looking after my siblings and cousins. Aside from family members I...
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Kristin E.

Nurturing, Experienced And Fun Nanny/doula

Kenosha, WI

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$20/hr
13 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 27 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Villa, IL

In-Home Babysitters in Lake Villa, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 27 listed in-home babysitters

Staphany C.

Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home...

- Nick And Meg A.

Hannah B.

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.

- Jay G.

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.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $25.00. 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.

You can now find babysitters online in Lake Villa, IL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 1 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

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