Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Infant Babysitters in Cortland, IL

At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked infant babysitters in Cortland, IL and hire the best fit for your family.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Babysitters Near You

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
Rosa S.'s Photo

Rosa S.

Full-Time Caregiver

Cortland, IL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Rosa I currently live in Cortland. I have two children of my own ages 10 and 14. I have worked in a center setting, with children ranging from newborns until 12-year-olds. have been babysitting since I was 15. At the moment I work for school district u46 as a special Ed para. I have my associates degree in...
See profile
Caitlyn P.'s Photo

Caitlyn P.

Cortland, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I am currently a full time RN at Rush Copley Medical Center. My fiancé and I are planning a wedding and I am looking for something I can do to earn a bit of money while also doing something I love. Outside of nursing I love being around kids and caring for them. I wanted to go something outside of my "real life job" and felt...
See profile
Brelee K.'s Photo

Brelee K.

Caring And Professional

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am a new first time mom with a 10-month-old baby girl. I would love to connect with a family that would be okay with me bringing my daughter with me to nanny/babysit. Here are a few facts about me and my experience with children: -Nanny for 2 years since moving to Colorado. I have worked with 7 different families...

Kaela P. says "Brelee was so amazing for my kiddo. They had a great time on an adventure and my kiddo was so happy when I got home. Brelee took the time to connect with...

See profile
Angelia M.'s Photo

Angelia M.

Sycamore, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Currently I am staying home from teaching special education with my own 1-year-old daughter. I have been a teacher of children Kindergarten through 8th grades for 10 years. Additionally I worked in 3 different preschool and day care settings as a young adult. I have a Bachelor's Degree in elementary education and a Master's...

Shannon G. says "Angelia has been working with us for a few weeks now and she has done a wonderful job. The kids have fun with her and she brings along projects for them...

See profile
Emily M.'s Photo

Emily M.

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals. I do have a full time teaching job this school year...

Nikki S. says "Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."

See profile
Leanna R.'s Photo

Leanna R.

Part-time Caregiver (with Special Needs Experience) Available - Child Development PhD. Student

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
**I am currently employed through fall 2019-spring 2020 and cannot take on new clients at this time!** I am currently in the Ph. D. program at NIU for clinical child psychology, and am looking for a caregiving position over the summer. I have experience caregiving with infants and children. I grew up babysitting younger...

Anton P. says "Leanna has been babysitting my two children for the past three years. She's great! She gets them involved in activities every time she comes over. They...

See profile
Rylie K.'s Photo

Rylie K.

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello!! My name is Rylie & I'm 24. I just graduated from NIU with my bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I have been babysitting since I was 17, ages ranging from a couple months old-12 years. I'm looking for a summer job starting mid/end of May until beginning of August. Recurring or just days here and there, I'd love to...

Maddie K. says "I have had the pleasure of seeing Rylie grow as a person and a nanny/babysitter throughout the past 5-10 years. She grew up babysitting her younger sister...

See profile
Amy D.'s Photo

Amy D.

Seeking Full-time/Part-time *Read Bio

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
*I am also available for house sitting and pet sitting! Read on to learn more about me! I am a 35-year-old female. I have worked full-time as a Certified Dental Assistant for the past 15 years. I recently moved to DeKalb. I have experience with newborns as well as all other ages. I am healthy and active and able to perform a...

Jenna W. says "She is very reliable, great with kids and dogs. She is thoughtful and compassionate. I would definitely recommend her"

See profile
Holly H.'s Photo

Holly H.

Local Babysitter

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi I'm Holly! I'm a 25-year-old grad student and I'm looking for a part-time position. I have been caring for kids since I was 10 years old and I'm pursuing a career in higher education. I have been a sitter/nanny for many families in the past and have a career background in environmental education. I love getting outside and...

Kelly C. says "Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly...

See profile
Kelsey M.'s Photo

Kelsey M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am a speech-language pathologist at Highland Elementary School in Stillman Valley, IL. I eat, sleep, and breath all things early childhood / early elementary education :) and have experience caring for infants as well. My availability during the school year is largely limited date nights and/or...

Katheryne R. says "Kelsey is absolutely the best. My super shy son warmed up to her right away and is now asking for her. She is intelligent, punctual, and clearly has a...

See profile
Autumn R.'s Photo

Autumn R.

Creative And Fun Sitter

Sycamore, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Autumn and I am 26 years old. I am an experienced nanny who is very responsible, reliable, and has a great sense of time management! I am CPR and First Aid trained. I am also very creative and love to promote hands on activities and play based learning for all ages! I value...

Victoria P. says "Autumn watched my twin girls on and off from the time they were infants. She is very dependable. She is very caring and interacts with my girls very...

See profile
Sarah G.'s Photo

Sarah G.

Reliable Interactive Sitter Available On Short Notice

DeKalb, IL

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Sarah! I am from a big family so babysitting started with my siblings. I have been with NIU for almost 10 years, l oversee facilities & operations management. I have experience with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. l am comfortable with routine tasks like meal preparation, playtime, homework &...
See profile
Faith M.'s Photo

Faith M.

DeKalb, IL

from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Faith! I am 3 semesters away from graduating with a Bachelor of Science. I am majoring in Communicative Disorders with a minor is Disability Rehabilitation. I have years of experience with baby-sitting different age groups. I also have background in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am super outgoing so keeping up...
See profile
Ella J.'s Photo

Ella J.

Sycamore, IL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Ella. I am the second oldest in a family of 10. I have 7 siblings from ages 19 all the way down to 3. I have been babysitting my siblings ever since I was 10, and other families children since the age of 14. I have been a nanny for a few summers. I have also been around newborns and very young children. I am...
See profile
Diana P.'s Photo

Diana P.

Older Sister Ready To Help

DeKalb, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi I'd be more than happy to help , I'm fully vaccinated I'd describe my personality as funny, loving, responsible I like working with kids because I love spending time with them , they make my days happier I love every single thing that they come up with I'm looking for a job that I could be helpful to make your life...
See profile
Emma A.'s Photo

Emma A.

DeKalb, IL

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
I'm an experienced and dedicated childcare provider with a true passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I have four years of experience caring for children of various ages and have a proven track record of providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for them to thrive. I'm known for my patient and...
See profile
Kelsey S.'s Photo

Kelsey S.

Sycamore, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi There!! I am currently a full time nanny, but our little guys mom is off work for the winter from landscaping. I wanted to start reaching out to see if anyone in the Sycamore area is looking for sitter! Happy to help others around the busy holidays!! Maybe you would like to slip away to get some shopping done or have a...
See profile
Samantha M.'s Photo

Samantha M.

Loving Caring Mom

Maple Park, IL

from
$22/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as, kind, loving, caring, respectful. I like working with kids because, I have 2 little girls of my own. I'm looking for a job that is preferably full time, 40+ hours a week. I have my own transportation. I started working with kids in 2019 In my spare time, I like to spend time with my...
See profile
Jamyra S.'s Photo

Jamyra S.

DeKalb, IL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Nurturing young minds is my passion. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable care. I am patient, calm, and very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have one year of experience caring for children aged 0-11, and I am comfortable caring for up to two children. I enjoy...
See profile
Erin C.'s Photo

Erin C.

DeKalb, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
part time college student, going to school to be kindergarten teacher & im looking for a little one to watch, im flexible with pretty much everything! i've worked with special needs kids also so that's a bonus ! looking to renew my CPR certification ASAP! Have reliable transportation! I started working with kids when I was 12....
See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL

Infant Babysitters in Cortland, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Brelee K.

Brelee was so amazing for my kiddo. They had a great time on an adventure and my kiddo was so happy when I got home. Brelee took the time to...

- Kaela P.

Angelia M.

Angelia has been working with us for a few weeks now and she has done a wonderful job. The kids have fun with her and she brings along...

- Shannon G.

Emily M.

Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and...

- Nikki S.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Cortland, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Cortland have rates starting at $16.50.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 2 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 2 infant babysitters near you in Cortland, IL. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

Infant Babysitter Articles

27 holiday movies for kids that everyone will love

27 holiday movies for kids that everyone will love

November 4, 2024 - It’s a time-honored tradition for families the world over. Just as the temperatures drop and the end-of-year holidays start rolling in, everyone cozies...

At what age do toddlers stop napping? How to handle the transition

At what age do toddlers stop napping? How to handle the transition

November 21, 2025 - It’s a parent and caregiver’s worst nightmare: You spend what feels like forever trying to get the baby on a consistent nap schedule (if you&rsqu...

How often to take baby temperature: Here’s what you should be doing

How often to take baby temperature: Here’s what you should be doing

November 21, 2025 - If you’re a parent or caregiver, there’s a good chance that, when it comes to taking little ones’ temperatures, you’re well-versed in...

Additional Infant Babysitter Services