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Pureza L.

Funny And Loving ..

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 4 years of experience. I have taking care of my grandaughter since she was born I'm 42 and I have raised 3 kids. I live in Palatine for about 11 years.

Care Member says "Pureza has been great working with our son. She has taken the time to get to know him, understand his needs, and care for him as if he was family. "

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Marina S.

Creative Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Marina. Working with newborns and children has always come naturally to me. I've worked with many families both long and short term and have 15 years of experience. I am a calm, caring, attentive and creative. I am a lifelong artist and use those creative skills daily. I feel families have an easy time trusting me...

Danielle A. says "Marina has worked with us for just about a year and we absolutely adore her. Marina has a kind, gentle energy and it was clear from the beginning that...

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Suzanne D.

Caring And Loving Person

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....

Trevor F. says "WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would...

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Elena Z.

Experienced And Friendly Babysitter Available Part-time

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I've been working with children of different ages and abilities for the last 14 years. I feel very comfortable and confident in this role and throughout the years developed strong bonds with families where I had the privilege to work. I am a mother to an adult daughter and I started working with children back in Russia where I...

Care Member says "I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Elena. Elena has been caring for my 94-year-old mother-in law who had dementia and other...

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Sydney W.

Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...

Care Member says "Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles...

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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a 34-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I used to nanny full time (and I still babysit occasionally) but for the last 3 years I've been helping families who need another hand! I can help with laundry, errands, running the dishwasher. And I also help...

Michelle L. says "Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made...

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Staphany C.

Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting children for the past 10 years from newborns to 14 years of age. My experience includes caring for children in their home for various families, summer camp counseling, and volunteering in the nursery on Sunday mornings. I love outdoor activities, crafts, and reading with the kids I provide care for. I am...

Nick And Meg A. says "Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the...

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Lan T.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...

Ariel Z. says "We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient,...

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Mia M.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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...

Jess P. says "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...

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Candice W.

Fun And Inspirational Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
My name is Candice and I am a business major at CSUN. I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking and relaxing in my spare time. I love children. No I don't have any children of my own yet because I do want to finish school first, but I cannot wait for that day! I love the joy that kids bring on a day to day basis. They are always happy,...

Alyson S. says "We hired Candice for a temporary position before moving to NY. She was dependable and was also willing to sit for days not on her schedule. My son really...

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Zoe A.

Adventurous Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi parents! I'm reliable and patient and have over 8 years of experience when it comes to working with children.

Care Member says "Dedicated caregiver with a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the well-being of children and your animals! Proven expertise in childcare...

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Alonso T.

Fun Uncle

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alonso . I have lots of experience in childcare. I've been an uncle since 9 years old. I am DCFS qualified. I do have (SBS/Traumatic brain injury) prevention certification. SIDS/SUID/AAP safe sleep certification. As well as babysitting for families when free. I am responsible, reliable, independent, trust...

Karen F. says "Alonso was polite, punctual and a great sitter. He checked-in prior to the job with professional communication. He asked great questions, and my son,...

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Rachel B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as just a few weeks old all the way to 13+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...

Andrew K. says "I highly recommend Rachel. Our family has 3 boys - ages: 1,4,6. Rachel was is great managing the different age levels especially when it came to meal...

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Danielle S.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
I'm a graduate of UIC and currently work full-time as an executive assistant. I've grown up babysitting in my community and have been a nanny for the past five years. I have experience caring for children ranging from newborns to middle schoolers. I pride myself on being reliable, engaging, trustworthy, and punctual. My goal is...

Cindy R. says "Danielle is the absolute best! She became part of our family. She was always on time, reliable, happy and very playful with the kids. One of my kids has...

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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...

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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...

Alexandria S. says "I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined...

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Adriana P.

Nanny

Lake Bluff, IL

4.2(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...

Maddie H. says "Adriana is fantastic! Made us feel completely comfortable with leaving our first born son as first time parents. Asked many detailed questions to ensure...

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Niaja L.

Nanny

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello I have 4 years of experience in childcare ranging from children from 6 months to 15years old. I was a lead daycare teacher assistant , I helped train employees when they first started, them the priority of childcare safety. I'm 21 years old. I absolutely adore working with children which is why I'm looking for a...

Care Member says "I had the pleasure of having Niaja as our nanny for the past six months, and she has been absolutely wonderful. Niaja is incredibly reliable, always...

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Nikki G.

Nikki -

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, I'm Nikki! I have been officially nannying for over three years but have been babysitting on and off for my whole life. I love spending time with children and I think that creating bonds with families and wonderful childhood memories are so special important! I'm also a huge animal lover and very comfortable with pets, I've...

Abby C. says "Our 3 and 5 year old really enjoy Nikki! She is super sweet and always smiling! Look forward to future babysitting needs by her. :]"

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Carrie R.

Palatine, IL

3.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny for 25 years. I specialize in newborn twins. I took care of twins with 5 different families. I also work with toddlers and school aged children. I have taken all the childcare courses in high school and I have my masters in education but will remain a nanny with my degree I have the background of education to...

Vanessa F. says "Carrie was a pleasure to interview. She was kind, honest and seemed to have a lot of experience with nannying. Any family would be lucky to have her....

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.27/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 5.0

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Vernon Hills, IL

Infant Babysitters in Vernon Hills, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Pureza L.

Pureza has been great working with our son. She has taken the time to get to know him, understand his needs, and care for him as if he was...

- Care member

Marina S.

Marina has worked with us for just about a year and we absolutely adore her. Marina has a kind, gentle energy and it was clear from the...

- Danielle A.

Suzanne D.

WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me...

- Trevor F.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Vernon Hills, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Vernon Hills have rates starting at $21.27.

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.

There are 22 infant babysitters near you in Vernon Hills, 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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