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Infant babysitters in Pekin, IL
Sarah H.
Mapleton, IL
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am 25 years old. I am a paraprofessional in Peoria county. I have been a teachers aide for 3 1/2 years working with kids from kindergarten to 4th grade. I also have experience working with special needs children. I am looking to be a full time nanny while working on my teaching degree online. I also have a 2-year-old nephew &...
I'd describe my personality as funny, outgoing, responsible!
I like working with kids because because kids are fun and make you're day brighter and it helps me learn to build trust.
I'm looking for a job that someone that is understanding and honest with what needs to be done to take care of their kids or pets. Also have good...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Alexis W.
Morton, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexis. I am 21 years old, and I have been babysitting since I was 15 for several different families. The ages ranged anywhere from 3 months to 10-year-olds. When I turned 16 I got a job teaching 3-9-year-olds how to do gymnastics. I did that for 3 years, while still babysitting for different families. I really...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Lindsey T.
Peoria, IL
$11-16/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have been taking care of children since basically I was a kid babysitting for family friends and family. First job was working at a children's day camp . Also have experience in children's church and nursery and am currently working watching a man with Downsyndrome
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Jessica D.
Morton, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Jessica and I've been babysitting for 10+ years and love kids. I'm wanting to be a teacher in the future and currently work evenings at Kroger.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Jessica was great! She was kind and caring and attentive with our infant. She was also very clear and open in her communications. She was energetic and happy and helpful. I recommend her!!"
Claire H.
Emma G.
Morton, IL
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
I grew up with 2 little twin siblings and have always had a passion for babysitting. When I was old enough I went and got certified even. I coach as well for a local travel soccer team and am in college to obtain an education degree with a special education endorsement.
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hello! I have babysat for several years. I have also been a nanny for a family of 4 children 2-12 about 15 years ago now. I have taught two years as a preschool teacher and been a teachers assistant for 5+ years both in day care and preschool classrooms. I have also been a substitute for the Limestone area grade schools for 15...
Deanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Kamri L.
Peoria, IL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Kamri! I'm a kind, ambitious, energetic, caring person born and raised in the midwest. Being the oldest out of my siblings, providing care has always been a part of my day to day. My background caring for infants, toddlers, and youth started when I started babysitting family and family friends children in high...
Kamri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Such an amazing person in general. Very reliable and I can trust her 100% to watch my son. She is a very hard worker and is always there for my son when he needs help."
Kels L.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Haley. I have a passion for creating a safe, nurturing and loving environment for children to learn and grow in.
I've been working with kids in some capacity since I was 13. I have 9 years of paid experience which include being a lead teacher in a daycare center, babysitting, and nannying. I also have experience...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Patient, Adaptable, Dependable, Empathetic, Kind – just a few words that describe Haley. She worked for my family for a year and a half. She is extremely knowledgeable in childcare for a range of ages (mine are 5, 3 & 6mon). She is so calm and caring. Haley is...
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Holly S.
Peoria, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Holly and I am a junior civil engineering major at Bradley University. For the past 3 summers I worked at my local summer camp as an inclusion aide for children with special needs. I have worked with children with autism, ADHD, and ODD. I started babysitting when I was 14 and I have experience with babies and...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is the best! I would highly recommend her to anyone."
Kristen R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I've had a lot of experience working with kids both in a teaching setting and in a care setting. Currently I teach ages 4-18 at Stryve Studios in Washington! I love working with children and haven't had the opportunity to babysit in a while, so I'd love to get back into it here in Peoria :)
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Shelby was very good with my kids. They were sad to see her leave! She played a lot of board games with the 3 of them."
Jen H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am so excited to meet you and your family. I come from a big family, I have 5 siblings and 3 nieces and a nephew, so I have tons of experience with kids! I have experience with newborns to teens! I have worked at a day camp and absolutely loved it! I also worked at the Children's Home and Aid and supervised a kid group as...
Ahliyah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aaliyah is wonderful and reliable. She is so attached to my 2 years old that he always waits for Aaliyah to come home and play with him. She is also amazing with my 7 months old. She is a blessing for us. "
Nabila B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi guys! I'm Tete (tea-T) a nursing student and D1 basketball player home for the summer! My mom ran a daycare when I was little allowing me to learn how to care for kids and eventually make a profession out of it helping others in the hospital setting. Thus, I have 10 years of experience with caretaking. Additionally, I can...
Tiwaah A can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiwaah is an incredible caregiver. Our 2.5 year old fell in love with her very quickly. She was flexible and communicative, and we looked forward to the days she came over. We couldn't recommend her enough! "
Shauna K.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Devyn and i'm 23 years old. I have always had a love for children and started babysitting around 12 years old just locally around my neighborhood. I then branched out using social media to post about nannying and I cared for a few families. I moved to illinois about a year ago and that's when I decided to...
Devyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Devyn has been great for my immediate, last minute need. She's primarily with my 1 & 2 year old girls but occasionally has all four of my kids 1, 2, 4 and 8. She does light house stuff as needed without being asked. She is very personable and the kids have taken...
Abbey D.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Nicole. I have over 15 years of experience working with kids. I can help with travel and cooking/meal preparation, light cleaning, and more. Over the last 7 years, I've spent time working in a facility for mentally ill adults, working for Caterpillar in logistics, and as a case manager in a group home setting for...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole watched our kids from infant through grade school and even though they are grown now, they still have a wonderful relationship with her. She always had lots of creative, fun activities for the kids to do, loved them like they were her own, and was always...
Angela G.
Jennie L.
Peoria, IL
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jennie. I'm 24 years. I have years of experience in babysitting & am also certified nursing assistant so I've gotten CPR training as well. I love kids & animals & I have an open schedule!
Jennie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name's Marisa! I am 24 years old and graduated from Eureka College. With my love for watching kids grow, I have decided to major in Psychology. My goal is to become a Child Psychologist. I am currently obtaining my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health and would love to dedicate my free time to watching your loved...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marisa was very personable and surpassed the expectations we had for the caretaking of our family. We would definitely utilize her services again. "
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Jada C.
Peoria, IL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Play Is Children's Work! I Value Play And Learning, Curiosity And Exploring.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, curious, and reliable.
I like working with kids because kids are silly, curious, and have the best imagination! It's never a boring day with them. Working at the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum pushed me to value the importance of play and the development of a child's decision...
5.0
"Jada helped out with getting my daughter to school. She arrived on time and was very professional. We would absolutely use her services again in the future. "
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5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Susan. My daily routine is to meet your child where they are on that particular day. It is valuable to make sure they are fed well, read to extensively, sung to, taken outside to explore, but mostly to be listened to. I talk to them a lot because they are building their language which is a key factor in learning...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Susan was our nanny for a year and was wonderful with our 6mon - 1.5 year old. She really helped me establish better sleep habits with him and was great at getting him out and about for activities. She was also wonderful at reading to him and developing age...
Maria L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a current college student studying nursing. I have 7 years of experience. The ages of kids I have experience with ranges from 6 months to 12 years. I have taken care of multiple children of different ages at one time as well as twins. I have my own transportation and am available throughout the week and weekend. I am CPR...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Stephanie has been reliable, on time, and flexible, as well as so kind and hands-on to our 2 kiddos from day 1. She is currently our regular date night sitter and we plan to continue hiring her in the future. Highly recommend!"
Becky Y.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Pekin, IL
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica was great! She was kind and caring and attentive with our infant. She was also very clear and open in her communications. She was energetic and happy and helpful. I recommend her!!
- Claire H.
Kamri L.
5.0
Kamri was great, she was always on time. Very attentive to my son. My son absolutely loves Kamri.
She's very reliable and dependable and I highly recommend her.
- Curtis B.
Haley H.
5.0
Haley is an excellent caregiver. She works so well with children and is so patient. My daughter absolutely adores her. I know she’s in good hands when she is with Haley.
- Care member
Holly S.
5.0
She is the best! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Kristen R.
Shelby H.
5.0
Shelby was very good with my kids. They were sad to see her leave! She played a lot of board games with the 3 of them.
- Jen H.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Pekin, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Pekin, IL in June, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Pekin have rates starting at $16.33.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Pekin, 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 9 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Pekin, IL?
There are 9 infant babysitters near you in Pekin, 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.