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Deanna T.

South Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Deanna! I'm 20 years old and graduated from St Charles North. I am enrolled at ECC currently, and my classes are Monday-Thursday until 1:45. I am willing to come help out when needed or be on a regular schedule. I have a little cousin who I've babysat and looked after since she was a baby, so I have some experience with...
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Kristine G.

Part Time/Full Time Babysitter

South Elgin, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! My name is Kristine and I have been working with children for about 8 years at a day care center. I would describe myself as a fun, outgoing, organized, and patient person. I usually babysit during the weekends. The class that I work with at my previous school were 2-3-year-old children but I am comfortable with...
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Jean R.

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter

South Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Children love me as I, them! I am from a large family and enjoy the excitement little children create. I especially enjoy their reactions from learning something new, first time achievement and their creativity. I am able to encourage and challenge their little minds as well as build them up and comfort them in times needed....
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Natalie S.

South Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a reliable and loving nanny/babysitter! I am originally from Champaign, IL and moved to Elgin, IL to play softball and continue my education at Elgin Community College. As of 2023, I have graduated from ECC and am working full time as a Dental Assistant. A little bit more about me, I have babysat multiple people in...
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Jennifer T.

South Elgin, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I'm a mother of 4 with an In-Home Daycare, Monday -Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. I provide a home away from home where the children are surrounded with love, laughter, learning, and compassion. We do daily educational themes and activities. I provide breakfast, lunch and snack, all included! I have 30+ years of experience and...
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Allison F.

South Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a recent graduate of Truman State University with a double major in Communication Disorders and Psychology as well as a minor in disability studies. I am taking a gap year before applying to graduate school and am looking for opportunities to babysit/care-give during the 2024 to 2025 school year! I have several years of...
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Maria M.

South Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I just graduated from the University of Tampa and am living at home this summer before starting graduate school in August . I am an occupational therapy student so I have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I am the oldest of three and have been taking care of my younger siblings my whole life....
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Hannah J.

Get To Know Me!

South Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi parents, I'm Hannah! I'd describe my personality as patient and nurturing. I like working with kids because everyday is different and I love watching them grow! I'm looking for a job that is comfortable, stable, and fosters open communication. I started babysitting when I was 13 and ever since then childcare has been a...
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Chris L.

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Looking for someone with EXPERIENCE? You've found the right one for you! I'm Chris (she/her)! I have 30(!) years of informal babysitting experience. I have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, & 20 years professionally working with young children. I've worked in Parent Education, so I am very comfortable working with...

Andrea A. says "Chris is absolutely amazing! My kids love her She plans activities that are age appropriate, partners with parents, and is a loving caregiver. "

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Laura T.

Caring Nursing Student Looking For Loving Family To Work For

South Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I am currently in my second year of the Nursing Program at Elgin Community College. I am experienced in working with children, as I did a 16 week clinical rotation on the Pediatrics floor at St. Alexius Hospital. I have also babysat for many years (children age:2 weeks to 12 years)
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Tracy S.

Experienced Child Care Provider/Senior Care and Special Needs Care

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 20 years of child care experience, within a daycare facility, nannying, directing and teaching a church bible school, and providing home daycare out of my house. I have my CNA license and I am CPR certified with infants through adults. I am extremely compassionate and I love children and animals! I enjoy care giving...

Christina K. says "Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family that I...

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Faith R.

Responsible And Fun

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 7 years of child care experience. I can help with Travel, laundry, and any other needs that need to be met. I am a senior nursing major who is CPR certified, I come from a nonsmoking household, and I have my own transportation. If you are looking for a date night babysitter, I'm available! I am currently looking for...

Mallori M. says "We are so thankful to have found Faith. She is wonderful with our kids and they love the time they get to spend with her."

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Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...

nicole M. says "She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "

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Angelina S.

Babysitter

Geneva, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
. I have been a private nanny for 20+ years and have two children of my own. Knowing how important my children are to me I have made it a priority to ease the minds of the parents I have worked for by treating their children like my own. I've seen three sets of children grown up and these families remain close friends! My...

Grace M. says "Angelina is more than a nanny...she is a life-saver. She loves my daughter like her own. She is warm and kind and my daughter loves her. When I tell her...

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Sarah H.

Retired Montessori Teacher / House Manager / Personal Assistant- Ready To Work Again

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Sarah. I have been a Montessori teacher for 15 years. While teaching I was one of the most requested teachers. I am retired now. I just finished nannying two children 11 and 9 the 11 yr old has autism I met the family at Montessori. I was also the Mom's assistant. I did everything possible to make the day...

Heather P. says "Sarah was lovely over the phone. She is professional and inquisitive. Our job was not full time, and thus did not fit her needs. She would be...

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Debra R.

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm looking to find a full-time nanny position, where I will provide a fun, loving, engaging, and safe learning environment, as well as help with the household upkeep. I have 25+ years of experience working with infants through teenagers. Just to name a few, I've been a babysitter, summer camp counselor, after school program...

Rachel F. says "I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as...

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Brittany S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Dundee, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I have an abundance of experience in caring for children of various ages all the way from newborns to elementary school. I started caring for my siblings as we were growing up as well as volunteering to care for children at our church during Sunday school lessons. I also have been consistently assisting my sister...

Stephanie F. says "Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands....

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Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been lucky enough to work with many children ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years! I have a degree from Marquette University and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 8 years of paid experience and have had the opportunity to work with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. Most recently I worked as a before...

Peter And Amy H. says "Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time, drove...

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Donna F.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have 35+ years experience in child care. I am DCFS licensed, CPR certified and a non-smoker. I have a list of excellent references. I enjoy working with kids. I do this child care from my home.

Alexandria J. says "She answers all my emails quickly."

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Natalie W.

Geneva, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Natalie and I'm 21 years old. Originally from Geneva, IL, I now attend Oklahoma City University as a dance major. I will be in the Geneva for the summer and am looking to pick up part time nannying and babysitting jobs. I absolutely love children and hope to one day become a dance teacher. In high school, I took...

Alyssandra D. says "Natalie is incredible! If I could give more stars I would! She started with our family at the beginning of the summer and has nothing but wonderful...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.10/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 5.0

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in South Elgin, IL

Infant Babysitters in South Elgin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Chris L.

Chris is absolutely amazing! My kids love her She plans activities that are age appropriate, partners with parents, and is a loving...

- Andrea A.

Tracy S.

Can't say enough good things. Watched our little boy from 9 weeks until he was almost 3 years old. Reliable, super friendly, nicest family...

- Christina K.

Faith R.

We are so thankful to have found Faith. She is wonderful with our kids and they love the time they get to spend with her.

- Mallori M.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in South Elgin, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in South Elgin have rates starting at $19.10.

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 10 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 10 infant babysitters near you in South Elgin, 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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