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Ashley B.

Montgomery, IL

4.2(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Ashley and I am 21 years old. I have been taking care of children since I was about 14 years old, but even before then I would help take care of my younger brothers. Being a babysitter is something that I take a lot of pride in, because I know how much trust goes into it. Some of my favorite things to do...

Frances M. says "Ashley has been cat-sitting for me for the past year and a half. She's reliable and the cats love her. "

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Madeline C.

Nanny, Part-Time Sitter, Date-Night Sitter, And Last-Minute Sitter

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Maddie! I am a 22-year-old high school graduate with seven years paid childcare experience. I grew up in the Downers Grove area, and as an aunt to seven kids, and an older cousin to more kids than I can count; I've essentially had a baby in my lap since the day I came home from the hospital myself! Outside of my own...

Care Member says "Easy to communicate with, responsive, friendly. She was really nice and my boys enjoyed her watching them. "

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Jacqueline R.

Full-Time Available

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Jackie and I'm 58 years old. I was born in Chile. I moved to Chicago in 1991. I speak English and Spanish. I'm a mother of 3 boys and 1 girl and have 6 grandchildren. I've been around kids all my life and I am the oldest of 5 in my family as well. I'm a caring and loving person and trustworthy. I believe that...

Jen G. says "We interviewed Jackie to be the nanny to our 5 month old son. We really enjoyed speaking with her and felt she would do a wonderful job. We did not end up...

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Amy K.

Fun And Responsible Sitter With Over Eight Years Caring For Children Of All Ages

Naperville, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced sitter and former full-time nanny. I am reliable and responsible. Children find me fun and entertaining. I love engaging children with creative activities, whether it's arts and crafts, outdoor play, or reading stories. I own a car and am able to transport children as needed. Additionally, I am able to help...
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Caitlin W.

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

Oswego, IL

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been nannying/babysitting for children for the last 20 years. I have watched kids ages 4 months to 14 years old and loved every minute of it! I am a patient, caring and positive individual who thrives on educating and creating a safe but fun environment for children. I graduated from Loras in 2009 with a degree in...
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Janelle M.

Energetic, Educated Babysitter & Mother's Helper

Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Janelle and I have 10+ years of experience caring for littles. I am self-employed so I benefit from a flexible schedule. I try to accommodate last-minute requests as much as possible and have immediate availability. My motto is "Let them be Little" as I think it's our duty as adults to make children feel loved and...
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Nicole S.

Active , Fun , For Mom Of Four Older Kids

Naperville, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mom for girls who has nannied all through high school and college. I have experience with multiples and children of all ages. my college degree is social work and I currently work as a weekend crisis worker in a nearby hospital . I am CPR and first aid certified , knowledgeable in food allergies , asthma, and epi pens . I...
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Jessica M.

Westmont, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm a local toddler mom with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 7+ years working professionally in pediatric medical offices. I truly love working with children of all ages and bring a calm, knowledgeable, and nurturing presence to every family I work with. I'm well-versed in child development and baby milestones,...
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Gia V.

Your Favorite Babysitter :)

Minooka, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Gia! I have completed 2 1/2 years of college as an elementary ed major & love working with kids. I have multiple years of experience in multiple different child care facilities. More specifically, I was employed as an aid in a pre-k 3, pre-k 4 & kindergarten room. I am currently working as a PLR manager through...
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  • 9 last-minute babysitters are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated last-minute babysitters is 4.0

Recent last-minute babysitter reviews from local parents in Montgomery, IL

Last-Minute Babysitters in Montgomery, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 9 listed last-minute babysitters

Ashley B.

Ashley has been cat-sitting for me for the past year and a half. She's reliable and the cats love her.

- Frances M.

Madeline C.

Easy to communicate with, responsive, friendly. She was really nice and my boys enjoyed her watching them.

- Care member

Jacqueline R.

We interviewed Jackie to be the nanny to our 5 month old son. We really enjoyed speaking with her and felt she would do a wonderful job. We...

- Jen G.

FAQs for finding a last-minute babysitter near you in Montgomery, IL

How much it costs to hire a last-minute babysitter depends on many different factors such as where you live and how many years of experience they have. That being said, you can find a last-minute babysitter near you with rates starting at $15.00.

You can use babysitting websites like Care.com to find qualified last-minute babysitters near you. Search through Care.com profiles to find a last-minute babysitter who can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Montgomery, IL.

Typically, last-minute babysitters take on the same roles and responsibilities as normal babysitters. The differentiating factor here is you may need to hire a last-minute babysitter with short notice when your normal sitter cancels or when an unexpected appointment or work event comes up. There are 1 near you if you ever find you need an extra set of hands at the last-minute.

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