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Gina K.

Full Time Babysitter

Plainfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Gina! I am very blessed to have 4 children myself, all who are self-sufficient now. I have the opportunity to continue to care for children/babies in my home. I love to take trips to child friendly places like the zoo, library, summer movie club, nature walks, parks, etc. Any chance I can get being outside...

Chauna P. says "Best child care provider ever! I can't say enough about Gina. You just become family in her household and your child is as protected and cared for as if...

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Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

Plainfield, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
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Plainfield, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Jenn, and I'm a stay-at-home mother to a wonderful 2-year-old. With years of experience caring for children, I understand the importance of providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. I am CPR/First Aid certified and fully vaccinated, ensuring your little one is always in good hands. I offer both occasional...
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Plainfield, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hi my name is Mariama. I am 27years old. I use to live in New York but I live in Illinois now with my husband. I graduated high school 2016. I have been babysitting and working with children for 9 years. I have babysitting infants as well as toddlers. I used to work at a organization that teaches children ages 2 to 5 how to...
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Professional Babysitter

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi Families, My name is Priscila, and I'm a professional nanny based in Naperville with over 10 years of hands-on childcare experience. I am deeply passionate about supporting children's growth in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally. Here's a bit about my background and certifications: • CPR & AED certified by the American...

Care Member says "Priscila is an extremely kind hearted, patient, and tidy nanny. She helped us out when our regular care was unavailable, and I couldn't believe how well...

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Oswego, IL

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Olivia, a sophomore at George Washington University in Washington, DC, and I spend my summers back home in the Chicagoland area. As for my experience babysitting, I am CPR certified, own a car, and have 6+ years of experience of paid babysitting with all ages- from infants to teens. In my free time, I love reading and...
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Romeoville, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a stay at home mom of five children and I'd love to put my experience to work for you! I love doing crafts, playing educational games and taking children to special activities. I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology with special interest in childhood development. I also love cooking and cleaning, so I would be glad to...
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Bolingbrook, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
my name's Jessica. I am a stay at home mother of 3. 4 yr old a 2 yr old and one on the way. I've been taking care of children since I was 10. I've nannied for 4 years with one family. I'm currently nannying/babysitting another family before and after school. I also groom and pet sit on the side. So I love animals. I have my own...
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Lockport, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am stay home mom of two school kids. I been babysitter for the past 15 years, for the past 6 years I have worked for 3 different family's in my home, I have a nice clean home with big playroom and lots of toys. I have a lots of experience. I love kids, I enjoy playing, doing crafts, reading and more. Excellent references.
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Oswego Area - Date/Fun Night Sitter

Oswego, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm 40 years old and local to the Oswego area. I do not have children of my own, however have assisted in raising 5 nieces and nephews who currently range in age from 11-30. I love kids and I'm looking to stay young and engaged. I'm a former veteran who has been to war 3 times and I am well past the bar and social scene. My...
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Fun, Caring And Loving Sitter

Naperville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lia, and I have a deep love for caring for children. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have fostered and hosted many children over the years, giving me experience with kids of all ages and backgrounds. As a mom myself, I understand the importance of finding a caregiver who is nurturing,...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Joliet, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello. My name is Ariana, I am the oldest of 7. I have been watching my siblings since I was 13. I love children and I have a natural need to nurture and care for them. It comes easily for me. I treat and love each child as if they were my own. I have been a full time nanny for 7/8 years now. I did take this last year off to be...
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Bolingbrook, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
BLS CPR INSTRUCTOR and certified and first aid certified. I'm 30 years old. I have years of Nannying, Babysitting and pet sitting experience. I can cook, clean and help educate if needed. Comfortable with animals as well. I have my degree in kinesiology and work at Riverside as a operations manager. I recently bought my first...
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Babysitter

Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I have been babysitting for 6 years for all different ages and have always enjoyed being around children. I have experience teaching in a preschool classroom, teaching dance classes of all ages, and volunteering in a middle school math classroom as well. Currently, I am a college student majoring in Secondary Education...
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Energetic, Educated Babysitter & Mother's Helper

Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Janelle and I have 10+ years of experience caring for littles. I am self-employed so I benefit from a flexible schedule. I try to accommodate last-minute requests as much as possible and have immediate availability. My motto is "Let them be Little" as I think it's our duty as adults to make children feel loved and...
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Babysitter / Caregiver

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Lina. I live in Lemont and I'm looking for a job near home. I worked as high school teacher in Lithuania and become a caretaker when moved to the US.

Care Member says "Lina was a wonderful positive presence in our home. She cared for our kids (6y 8y 10y) for 2 years. She took them to school and activities, played...

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Experienced And Fun Babysitter!

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I'm a 35-year-old working professional that loves to babysit on the side. I received my MPH from UIC studying Public Health Administration. My undergraduate degree is in Public Health as well from Indiana University with minors in Psychology and Child Development. I have a range of experience from all age groups from...

Deb M. says "Meesha is a very warm, reliable and gentle person. Our 2 and 4 year old girls loved playing with her. She's very energetic and engaging with them. Our 2...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 25-year-old female college student. I have been babysitting since a very young age for siblings and family members, and at the age of 16 outside of my home. I truly am passionate about caring for children, it is in my nature to ensure their needs and safety as well. My care experience age range is from newborns to...

Nicole B. says "If I could give Yecenia a million stars I would! She is so sweet and so knowledgeable. She has been watching our 14 month old since she was 3 months and...

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Hi, I'm Anna!

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Full Time Nanny Looking For A Family Hi everyone!! My name is Anna, I am currently looking to help anyone who needs an extra hand at home. I can help care for your children and do light house cleaning. I have 4+ years of experience with babysitting and working at a daycare. I love animals so if you have any pets I can help...

Gwen V. says "The sweetest and kindest of them all! We just love her! Always, always punctual and reliable!"

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  • 53 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.40/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in-home babysitters is 5.0

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

In-Home Babysitters in Plainfield, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 53 listed in-home babysitters

Gina K.

Best child care provider ever! I can't say enough about Gina. You just become family in her household and your child is as protected and...

- Chauna P.

Priscila M.

Priscila is an extremely kind hearted, patient, and tidy nanny. She helped us out when our regular care was unavailable, and I couldn't...

- Care member

Lina T.

Lina was a wonderful positive presence in our home. She cared for our kids (6y 8y 10y) for 2 years. She took them to school and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.40. 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 5 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

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