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60 infant babysitters are listed in Grayslake, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years
Infant babysitters in Grayslake, IL
Hi, I am interested in helping families with last-minute sitters, dog sitting, helping put the kids down, and even homework.
Leila can also help with: Grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as loving, ambitious, caring
I like working with kids because I love to watch them grow into the amazing little people.
I'm looking for a job that I can grow with.
I started working with kids when
In my spare time, I like to relax and and spend time with my own kids and do movie nights.
One...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design.
I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Frank G.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher for children in Brazil, I work in two schools at the same time, one as a Portuguese/English teacher for children aged 5 and the other as a daycare provider with babies aged 1 to 2 years. I decided to be an au pair and became fluent in English and I had a wonderful experience with a host family that I love so much...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana took such great care of our 3-year old boy. She always kept him safe and came up with fun activities to do with him. She's always find a new art project around things that he was interested in at the time. She is a safe driver and took him to the library,...
Care member
Mia M.
Libertyville, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...
Jess P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a very responsible, reliable and fun babysitter/nanny that can take care of your kid (any time) at her home while you are at work, doing some errands or having fun... THAT'S ME!! :) (If it's at your place, then the hours will be as it shows on profile)
I am a mother of two wonderful and amazing children...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We had Cynthia as a backup sitter and my kids (3 and 1.5) took to her right away! Even though we only saw her occasionally, she really seemed to care about the kids and planned fun activities for them. I immediately felt comfortable leaving my kids in her care...
Alicia K.
Nicole P.
Island Lake, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years
4.5
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole watched my dogs for an evening, fed them, gave them some attention, and kept them safe while I was out. She asked all the right questions and was very professional. "
Care member
Mariya K.
Gurnee, IL
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position
5.0
(9)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...
Mariya can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariya is a very reliable, trustworthy and affectionate babysitter/nanny. When we hired her, it was our first time having a full-time nanny and from the first day we felt so comfortable leaving our son in her care. Mariya is very hands-on, engaged and patient with...
Rachel J.
Magdaelena P.
Round Lake, IL
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi- Im Magda. I started babysitting when I was 14. I have taken care of children between newborn-7 years old. I have worked as a Nanny for multiple families. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I like reading, playing outside when possible, and doing arts/crafts. I love helping children learn and grow! I am fluent in both English...
Magdaelena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Magda is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"
Sylvia N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Taylor and I've been in Child care professionally for 6 years, although my child care experience has started much earlier with my 5 little siblings with a 10-16 year age gap to myself. Along with being a teachers aid for kindergarten- special education 3rd grade.
my nanny positions have consisted of
1. A newborn
2....
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taylor is 110% reliable. She literally NEVER missed a day and was NEVER late. She left our home cleaner than she found it and we never worried about our baby daughter when she was in Taylor's care. She was able to pick up extra days. She was also very...
Amanda S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shayna is a very sweet girl and completely reliable. Your child will love her too! "
Ashley M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a registered nurse who decided to stay home and care for my children after I had my third child in December, 2015. I have cared for for three to four other children during the past 5 years. I have experience with many age groups including newborn care (3 of my own children and labor and delivery experience in the hospital)....
Tamara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tamara is amazing and wonderful. We found her here on Care.com when we needed a caregiver for our 10 mo old daughter. She has been a blessing for our family. She takes excellent care of our daughter and treats her like one of her own. Our daughter loves everyday...
Jami D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm an energetic sitter with 7 years of babysitting experience and I'm currently looking for a summer nannying position. I typically babysit 1-4 kids at a time and have experience with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. I'm more than happy to help out around the house and with meal prep. I am currently studying at CLC so I...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is the best! She is super dependable and easy going. Very friendly and great with our two boys. We are so happy and grateful we found her. "
Ricardo M.
Anna K.
Mundelein, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Agnes and I am from Poland. I have been working with children of all ages. With my first family I have been for 12 years since the baby girl was 3 months. Then I started working for another family with 2 kids. I have been with them since 8 years. Unfortunately kids are going to school and I won't be needed for...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Agnes worked for me for 12 years as a nanny . She was always on time never called in sick .
Agnes is a wonderful person and so dependable, really there is not one better I would trust my children with ."
Sandy E.
4.9
(15)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi-I'm Amy! I have 22 years of experience; I fell in love for babysitting at a young age. I began caring for family, friends, neighbors and through referrals. I have extensive experience from newborn to 16 years old, caring for multiples (twins, triplets) and special needs care.
In high school, I worked as a childcare supervisor...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Happy to say we found an amazing person to help our family. Amy is a completely amazing person. My daughter, who normally hides from people, couldn't wait to play with Amy. Amy has that something special that kids gravitate to, even the shy ones. Thank you so much...
Elle B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I'm from Philippines and been in United States for 14 years. I am a US citizen. I live in Chicago, lakeview area. I have 11 yrs. experience. Taking care of children have always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable...
Jeehan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of guilt for returning to work with a baby at home but she made the transition seamless. I never worried about my...
Ann K.
Denise N.
Ingleside, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Available For Last- Minute And Full-Time Care.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience with newborns through teenagers. I'm patient, calm and committed to safety. I'm a non-smoker and comfortable with any pets in the home. My background check is available for you to see.
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Denise was wonderful with my children. Always doing something new and fun."
Stacy L.
Eva W.
Round Lake, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For A New Part-time Or Full-time Position.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 22 years of experience as a nanny and I love kids. I have experience watching infants and children of all ages. I have helped 5 families care for their children. I also have experience watching twins and disabled children with autism. I am currently looking for a new nanny position part-time or full-time and available to...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you are looking for an AMAZING caregiver who is kind, reliable, trustworthy and loves your kids/family like her own ... you must hire Eva. She was our nanny for many years (3 children total including twins) and always provided our children with the best care....
Valerie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"
Jacqueline H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for stopping by!
A little bit more about me....
I am vaccinated and looking to filI hours between 9am-2 p.m. I work before and after schooI for another family. I come from a family of 6 with an addition of 8 nieces and nephews and a daughter of my own (my daughter will not be a factor of doing my job). I have...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Lauren has been with us for just about a month now and we are extremely pleased with her care giving. Our two-year-old absolutely adores her. He tells us all about the fun they have - playing outside and in. He looks forward to her visits and practically pushes me...
Nancy W.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Grayslake, IL
Caitlin N.
5.0
Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire.
- Frank G.
Ana F.
5.0
Ana took such great care of our 3-year old boy. She always kept him safe and came up with fun activities to do with him. She's always find a new art project around things that he was interested in at the time. She is a safe driver and took him to the library, botanic gardens, and classes. Our son...
- Care member
Mia M.
5.0
Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.
- Jess P.
Cynthia A.
5.0
We had Cynthia as a backup sitter and my kids (3 and 1.5) took to her right away! Even though we only saw her occasionally, she really seemed to care about the kids and planned fun activities for them. I immediately felt comfortable leaving my kids in her care within the first 10 minutes of meeting...
- Alicia K.
Nicole P.
5.0
Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Grayslake, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Grayslake, IL in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Grayslake have rates starting at $18.05.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Grayslake, IL?
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 22 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Grayslake, IL?
There are 22 infant babysitters near you in Grayslake, 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.