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Infant babysitters in Hometown, IL
5.0
(35)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya was a wonderful sitter for our nine week old baby girl. She texted us updates and tracked feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. Tanya was experienced and professional, and from the awesomely cute photos she sent we knew baby had a great time! Will definitely...
Caitlin L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nina for over 12 years. She is trustworthy and extremely responsible. Nina started taking care of my children when they were ages 1,3, and 5. Her greatest quality is that she genuinely cares about kids. Nina is a great catch!"
dawn C.
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny/sitter . I have experience with almost all things kid related.(drop off, pick up, commute to games, field trips etc.) I have cared for kids of all ages the youngest being 6 months. I am experience with sitting a group of children between 3-6 at a time.
I have experienced having to make meals for the...
Ligibett can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ligibett has watched our 3 kids multiple times and she always does a phenomenal job. They love having her and ask frequently when she’s coming back. She’s also great with our dog and the house is always in great shape when we get home! Ligibett is fantastic and any...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello parents of beautiful angels!
or furry friends!
My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets!
I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
Hazel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest,...
Danielle R.
Jessika K.
Chicago Ridge, IL
$10-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi - My name is Jessika and I am a mommy of a 1-year-old boy and am looking for a fullnor part time opportunity that would allow me to bring him with.
I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my younger brother and sister, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the...
Jessika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Please contact at 7738178960 for child care position if interested"
Amada O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esmeralda was very helpful when I was in need for a babysitter when i had surgery. Very dependable and went above and beyond. Would hire her again. "
John D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Kaitlyn. I've been working professionally in childcare for 7+ years. I have worked as a nanny primarily, but have also couched children sports, tutored, run children groups, and, what has given me the absolute most experience, I am a mom to my 4-year-old daughter. So, I have extensive experience in the...
Kailyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kailyn really came through for us in a pinch. She and Max we fast friends from the moment they met. It set my mind at ease knowing my child and house were in great hands. I would strongly recommend Kailyn for any child care needs!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name is Samantha, I am 23 years old and I work as a SPED teacher in a self-contained 7th & 8th grade classroom. I truly love and enjoy teaching kids and spending time with them!
I am available for afternoons Monday-Friday and all day on holidays when my school is not in session (likely very close with your kids...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was super helpful. If I told her to be here at 2:30 she was outside by 2:15. She had my oldest (now 3) from when he was 6 months until 34 months. However she is a student at a University and our schedules did not puzzle together, I would love to have her back...
Jacquy N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My love for children is immeasurable. I truly enjoy spending time with kids as they are not just curious but genuine, active, and find silliness everywhere. There is so much to learn from them. At a young age, I became a second mom to my siblings which grew this innate nurturing instinct that allowed me to work with/for almost...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was wonderful, and we have already asked her to help again next week. Our girls had a great time with her, and we would absolutely recommend her. Thank you Rebecca!"
Ryan M.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am very creative, open-minded, and a goal oriented individual. At my young age it's astonishing that I have 7+ years of experience in child care for all age groups. I have worked for several companies where I have taught and mentored young minds of all ages which proves my versatility and eagerness to inspire. I have...
Cashmere can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cashmere has been an excellent babysitter for our 2.5 year old. She's very reliable, has been on time everytime, and our son looks forward to when Cashmere is going to babysit. She has done dinner and bedtime without any issue. I plan to hire Cashmere for as long...
Care member
Kelis L.
Chicago, IL
$38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kelis. I am 23 years old but very mature for my age. Very Reliable and flexible to the families needs. I mostly go by Ari thats what everyone calls me and what prefer. I am a student at ND. I have experience in working in a professional childcare setting as well as working with children who do online schooling,...
Kelis can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kelis has been taking care of my son (15mo) for a bit over 4 months. He loved her instantly. We are a Spanish speaking home and she incorporates the bit she knows with my son. She takes him on walks to the park and sends tons of pictures! I work from home so she...
Jennifer V.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe.
I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...
Rachele can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachele is great when I need a last minute sitter/date nights and she is very flexible with us. She's always been punctual, responsible, and reliable. My toddlers are usually shy with new people but took to her right away. I highly recommend Rachele."
Mary K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old, along with managing several businesses throughout the past couple of years. I have experience with newborns to 12 YO. Always maintain a vigilant eye on their health and safety. Engaging in an assortment of activities that meet children's educational and physical needs...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Carmen currently watches our children on the weekend and we have nothing but great things to say. She is professional, punctual, she is sweet and caring and fun. My daughters took to her very quickly. We love having Carmen care for our children- she is a delight!"
Surekha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have 3 younger siblings I helped raise, helped my mom raise 2 of my younger cousins, so I've always been the oldest taking care of all my younger family in my household. I've worked at 1 daycare and 2 summer camps giving me experience with younger And older kids. In school I've taken at least 4 child development classes....
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Amber is punctual, respectful, kind and wonderful with the kids."
Lys K.
5.0
(1)
Dedicated assistance with your kids of all ages. Coming from a large family-with over 20 nieces and nephews, I have 25+ years of experience. Being active is my thing. I love helping kids to read, vocabulary, sentence structure, science projects etc. I tutor/homework the right way: getting a feel for how they learn & helping them...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon was amazing! She spent a couple of afternoons with my daughter over a holiday weekend. My daughter is high functioning on the autistic spectrum. Shannon showed her around, let her do some shopping, took her on the train. I wish she lived near us."
Bonnie-jeanne G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Currently: UNAVAILABLE as NANNY.
About me: Hello there, my name is Julia, but you can call me Julie and I'm 28. I have been watching, caring for, and babysitting since I was 10 years old. I genuinely love watching and caring for children and have the most experience with newborns-6yo. I have been a career nanny exclusively for...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Julia as a babysitter here and there for me and my husband we have a 7 month old and she has watched him since he was born she's very dependable and I trust her! she has been nothing short of amazing for our family. SHE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!"
Ellen F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm a mother to 5 and grandma to 15 grand kids, enjoy most helping little ones learn and explore new lessons daily, basic baby sign language now to help teach little ones starting at 4 months of age, very active and willing to work with the families schedule and daily needs, I'm comfortable with pets. Any questions please...
Rosa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am not being biased when I say this, Rosie is hands down, the best care provider you can ever ask for. I am lucky enough to call her my mom! My son never wants to leave her whenever he is with her. He begs me to go back and made me promise to buy a house big...
Patricia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
Susie B.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature, Educated (University Graduate) and Nurturing Mother Who Loves Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving and creative person that believes in focused interaction with children to make learning fun. Great believer in early childhood learning through playful activities. I have over 10 years experience with newborns through teenagers. Reference from last employer available.
Susie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Susie cared for my 3 children for several years and has become a part of our family. She has a very warm and nurturing personality, and my children truly love her. They ask about her every day and miss her dearly!! I can highly recommend her for your childcare...
Leila S.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Hometown, IL
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...
- Alex M.
Jurate C.
5.0
Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We would definitely hire her again.
- Taylor S.
Nina B.
5.0
She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back regularly!
- Linda F.
Ligibett D.
5.0
Ligibett has watched our 3 kids multiple times and she always does a phenomenal job. They love having her and ask frequently when she’s coming back. She’s also great with our dog and the house is always in great shape when we get home! Ligibett is fantastic and any family would be lucky to have her!
- Care member
Hazel P.
5.0
There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like family. She is the most responsible, most sweetest, punctual, and caring person I have ever...
- Danielle R.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Hometown, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Hometown, IL in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Hometown have rates starting at $25.00.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Hometown, 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 2 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Hometown, IL?
There are 2 infant babysitters near you in Hometown, 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.