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Rosa S.


Cortland, IL

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Rosa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jada C.


Cortland, IL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been nannying/babysitting for 4 years on and off, working with children ranging from 3 months to 16 years old. I worked at a children's party and paint for 2. 5 years so I have lots of experience with large groups of children. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I'm very responsible and committed to my goal of caring for...
Jada can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...
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Brittany R.


DeKalb, IL

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brittany, and I am 22 years old. I am a Junior majoring in Child Development! I would love to help you out with childcare and/or pet sitting! Reasons to choose me! 1. I am vaccinated! 2. I am experienced in child care and have been a babysitter/nanny for several years. I work well with children and their...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brittany was a great dependable sweet caregiver. She showed up on time and went above and beyond in doing activities with my five year old. She was willing to become cpr certified. She was like family. "

Care member

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Grace D.


DeKalb, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Or Pet Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Grace and I recently moved to the area from Dallas, TX. While I'm Dallas I owned my own business teaching horse back riding lessons, but after having my son last year I decided to take a step back from my business. My son is now a little over a year old, and he has only furthered my knowledge and love for...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Great with little ones and she is always on time and dependable."

Christina P.

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Sydney E.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

A Best Friend And Babysitter In One

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm calm, kind, artistic, energetic, and responsible. I've been babysitting since I was 14. I have plenty of younger cousins so I completely understand how stressful rowdy kiddos can be! I love kids and have taken child development classes in both college and while in high school. I was also given the...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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Emily M.


DeKalb, IL

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"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."

Nikki S.

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Reyna M.


DeKalb, IL

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Sunshine Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Reyna, I am currently a student a NIU and majoring in Special Education/Education. I love children and have recently worked at a grammar school/after school program. I mostly interacted with ages 3-5 but I was also a babysitter for a 1yr old and 7yr old. I am also an older sister to two and helped nurture them....
Reyna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Reyna was punctual, respectful and good with the children."

Lys K.

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Holly H.


DeKalb, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Local Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 coming over for as long as we can!"

Kelly C.

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Kelsey M.


DeKalb, IL

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"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 good heart. I look forward to seeing her again and again. She's now a part of our family! She even played with and...

Katheryne R.

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Kaitlyn L.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Summer Care, Weekends And Date Nights. Babysitting Experience For 5+ Years.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a second-year Child Clinical Psychology PhD student at NIU. Fully vaccinated and boosted. I am home for the summer in NJ, looking for a reoccurring babysitting job. About me: I come from a family of 4 kids and am the only girl (I'll let you imagine what that is like :)) ! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn was my babysitter for the 2014-2015 school year for my 8 and 11 year old girls. She was amazing. Responsible, conscientious and kind. "

Biz L.

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Autumn R.


Sycamore, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! I am very responsible, reliable, and have 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 teamwork and I'd love to help your family create a schedule where your...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 well. They can't wait to see her when they know she is coming. I would recommend Autumn to anyone looking for a...

Victoria P.

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Shelby B.


Sycamore, IL

$10-50/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am looking to offer in home childcare or would be willing to travel to you! I have a 10-month-old daughter who would be joining me in child care. I also have a 6yr old son but he is at camp during the day. We have loads of extra baby/child necessities in home to cater to more than one child. Along with being a mother I have...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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Tammy N.


DeKalb, IL

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

About Me!

Hello, families! As a caregiver, I prioritize creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive! But it's not just about ensuring their safety, it's about ensuring their happiness too! I absolutely love engaging in games, sports and going for walks outdoors/ exploring nature. With me, your children will have...
Tammy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Hi I am the oldest of 6 kids and I am a first time mom too my 2-month-old. I can confidently say I have a lot of experience with all ages and that your babies will be safe in my care, I've babysat for multiple families over the years I've helped kids read and walk and some even say there first words if you were interested in a...
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Amanda H.


Sycamore, IL

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there my name is Amanda, I am an NIU graduate with my B. A. I have been caring for children for 20 years now. I have taken care of infants to teens, and babysat for multiples (families of three with pets). I'm great with light house keeping, finding family fun activities for everyone to enjoy; including reading, going to...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Abigail A.


DeKalb, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Energetic & Sweet Sitter

Have 11 years nanny/babysitting experience with ages 0-10. I work a serving job but am looking for a caregiving gig a day or two a week!! I know I'd set a great example for any children under my care. I'm outgoing, funny, and nurturing-I'd love the chance to spend time with kids again since I haven't had the chance since moving...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mckenzie T.


DeKalb, IL

$19/hr7 yrs exp

About Me

Hi there! I'm McKenzie. I love working with kids / babysitting and have done so for multiple years. I nannied/ babysat for about 6 years before college. Since graduating, I am looking to add some littles in to my life and help out if I can!
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Aubrey B.


DeKalb, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Weekday Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Aubrey, I'm 23 years old and I have been babysitting for family, friends, and neighbors on and off for the past 10+ years. I currently attend NIU as a psychology major/counseling minor and have been working as RBT (registered behavior technician) for the last 2 years. I absolutely love working with kids and my time as an...
Aubrey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ella J.


Sycamore, IL

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

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...

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL

Brittany R.

5.0

Brittany was a great dependable sweet caregiver. She showed up on time and went above and beyond in doing activities with my five year old. She was willing to become cpr certified. She was like family.

- Care member

Grace D.

5.0

Great with little ones and she is always on time and dependable.

- Christina P.

Emily M.

5.0

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.

- Nikki S.

Reyna M.

5.0

Reyna was punctual, respectful and good with the children.

- Lys K.

Holly H.

5.0

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 coming over for as long as we can!

- Kelly C.

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