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Amber B.

A Little About Me!

Leaf River, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Amber . I'm 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 16. I have babysat many kids ages infant to 12 years old. I also have a baby daughter of my own so I would say I'm pretty experienced! I am CPR certified, reliable, and I have a very flexible schedule. One thing that I should let you know is that I will...
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Byron, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Ruby! I've been working with children for nearly a decade and absolutely love it. I started babysitting at 15 and have since nannied for families with children ranging from infants under 1 to active preteens up to 12 years old. I've nannied full-time for three summers and worked as a professional nanny in Louisiana,...
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Forreston, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Bringing seven years of experience working with children aged newborn to 11, I offer a nurturing and engaging environment. My motivation to become a caregiver stems from previous babysitting roles where I experienced the joy of making a positive impact on children's lives, while supporting families with reliable care. I am...
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Hello I'm Genay Your Future Sitter

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi Genay I am currently 19 years old and have been babysitting since age 14. I have been cna for a year and a half and currently work at a local hospital 3x a week for 12 hours. January 22nd I will be starting college for a diploma in early childhood education, this is a 7 month program that will give me more knowledge of taking...

Care Member says "She is always on time and doesn’t mind helping "

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Emma K.'s Photo

Oregon, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! I'm a social worker by trade. I have a few years experience in child care. I love kids! I love crafts and reading and the outdoors. I am responsible and trustworthy. Let me know if our schedules mesh!

Anne K. says "Emma is a truly kind and caring person. Her gentle nature and skillful communication style will make anyone at ease. She's also a lifelong learner, which...

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Part-time Caregiver

Rockford, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi my name is Rebecca, I'm a 40yr old mom of 5 looking for a great job to earn a little extra cash while all my kids are in school. I worked in a daycare from 2003-05 until I had my first child. Fall 2005-12, I babysat for a family 4 days during the school year. 2012-17, we moved from CT to IL, bought our own home, and had a...

Joie H. says "Rebecca has watched our 3 children for the past year and unfortunately we are relocating to Iowa. Rebecca is very dependable, always on time, and has been...

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Brittany R.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brittany, and I'm 23 years old. I graduated in May 2025 from NIU with a degree in child development. I also have an emphasis in parent-infant specialist! Reasons to choose me! 1. I am experienced in child care and have been a babysitter/nanny for several years. I recently finished an internship at the Child...
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Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi my name is Ali, I'm 39, Mature and EXTREMELY experienced with childcare including special needs, twins + multiples, and infant care. I work for a local family museum, working in an Elementary School with 1st-5th graders for an after school program! I have some college education, a decade long career in finance, and have...
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Fun Sitter

Rockford, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have 5 years of experience working with children. I can help with light housekeeping and grocery shopping. I can also help out with laundry. I am also CPR certified, have my own reliable transportation and I have no issues with pets!
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Freeport, IL

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$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My passion is working with families and providing help as it gives me a great sense of purpose. My son and I love walks, the park, pretend/imaginative play, I prefer toys helping in problem solving skills/critical thinking. my preference is Montessori toys, hands on activities and less toys that makes lots of sounds/noises. I...
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Experienced Babysitter Available 6am-10pm Looking For Full Time Opportunities With A Loving Family

Rockford, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a passion for working with children. Since the age of 14, I have gained extensive hands-on experience through babysitting family members, caring for children ranging from newborns to 14 years old. This experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of child...
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Experienced Babysitter

Rockford, IL

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$10/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Milia! I am a Graduate level Nursing Student born and raised in Rockford, IL! I obtained my BA in Political Science and my MA in Organizational Leadership at North Central College in Naperville, IL! I was All American Student Athlete and Leader during my undergraduate studies. I spent a semester abroad and attended the...
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Indica N.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
With seven years of experience caring for children, I'm eager to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for your family. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles motivated me to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families by providing a reliable child care option. I specialize in caring for...
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Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Davis Junction, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Taylor and I have had experience working as a full time nanny and babysitter for newborns all the way to middle schoolers. The past several years I have worked as a dance instructor, primarily teaching ages 3-12. I take pride in my ability to encourage creativity and play while maintaining safety as a top...
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Newborn Care Specialist/Night Nanny, Child Care

Rockford, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love children, and I am looking for a job caring for them in a home care setting. I have a degree in child development and 20+ years experience working with infants through school agers. I am also a trained Newborn Care Specialist, CPR certified, with trainings in SIDS prevention & helping the breastfeeding mother. I am...
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Hello, My Name Is Isabella. I Am 22 Years Old And Have Been Working With Children For 4 Years.

Rockford, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Isabella! I'm 24 years old and I have been working with children professionally for 6 years. I enjoy working with children because everyday is different. They have many different personalities and bring joy. I'm looking for a job where I can make a little bit of a difference in a child's life. I started...
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Aimee H.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
With 16 years of teaching special education, six years of babysitting/daycare experience, I bring a graduate-level education and a deep passion for fostering growth to my childcare. I am patient, creative, kind, approachable, and I love engaging children with board games, puzzles, books, crafts, outdoor activities and...
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Fun, Friendly, And Pet Friendly Sitter

Rockford, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in communication while also earning a certificate in sport communication, media, and branding. With multiple years of experience in nannying and pet sitting, I have developed strong multitasking abilities and excellent communication skills. I love being outdoors,...
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Friendly And Attentive

Rockford, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting and nannying since I was 12, I've cared for up to 5 kids at a time from the ages of 1-12. I absolutely adore children, I'm very friendly and try to interact with the kids doing activities and games rather than using electronics. My goal is to eventually have my own daycare I figure this is a great place to...
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Fateenma M.'s Photo

Babysitter/Caregiver

Rockford, IL

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Mom of 3, 10 years of caregiving experience. Great communication, organizational skills and Exceptional patience.
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  • 41 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Leaf River, IL

Infant Babysitters in Leaf River, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 41 listed infant babysitters

Genay-unique M.

She is always on time and doesn’t mind helping

- Care member

Emma K.

Emma is a truly kind and caring person. Her gentle nature and skillful communication style will make anyone at ease. She's also a lifelong...

- Anne K.

Rebecca K.

Rebecca has watched our 3 children for the past year and unfortunately we are relocating to Iowa. Rebecca is very dependable, always on...

- Joie H.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Leaf River, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Leaf River have rates starting at $15.00.

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 1 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 1 infant babysitters near you in Leaf River, 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.

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