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Kelsey M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am a speech-language pathologist at Highland Elementary School in Stillman Valley, IL. I eat, sleep, and breath all things early childhood / early elementary education :) and have experience caring for infants as well. My availability during the school year is largely limited date nights and/or...

Katheryne R. says "Kelsey is absolutely the best. My super shy son warmed up to her right away and is now asking for her. She is intelligent, punctual, and clearly has a...

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Seeking Full-time/Part-time *Read Bio

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
*I am also available for house sitting and pet sitting! Read on to learn more about me! I am a 35-year-old female. I have worked full-time as a Certified Dental Assistant for the past 15 years. I recently moved to DeKalb. I have experience with newborns as well as all other ages. I am healthy and active and able to perform a...

Jenna W. says "She is very reliable, great with kids and dogs. She is thoughtful and compassionate. I would definitely recommend her"

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Part-time Caregiver (with Special Needs Experience) Available - Child Development PhD. Student

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
**I am currently employed through fall 2019-spring 2020 and cannot take on new clients at this time!** I am currently in the Ph. D. program at NIU for clinical child psychology, and am looking for a caregiving position over the summer. I have experience caregiving with infants and children. I grew up babysitting younger...

Anton P. says "Leanna has been babysitting my two children for the past three years. She's great! She gets them involved in activities every time she comes over. They...

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Part-time Caregiver And Occasional Babysitter

DeKalb, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a 21-year-old college graduate with an Associate's Degree and a specialization on Child Development. I am a former CNA and CPR certified. I love being around and caring for children.
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Fun, Loving Full Time Caregiver

DeKalb, IL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I believe that the role of a caretaker is to participate and educate in a fun and active environment. I have a true passion and a knack for working with children, especially from infant, toddlers, twos and ages of preschool to fifth grade. My current educational experience includes: A High School diploma, CPR certification, two...
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My Core Babysitting Values And Promises

DeKalb, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, I am a dedicated child care provider with 11 years of experience. I am 25 years old and a proud mother of a 4-year-old boy. I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. Trustworthiness and hard work are values I prioritize in my work. In addition to my part-time job at UPS, I...
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Local Babysitter

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi I'm Holly! I'm a 25-year-old grad student and I'm looking for a part-time position. I have been caring for kids since I was 10 years old and I'm pursuing a career in higher education. I have been a sitter/nanny for many families in the past and have a career background in environmental education. I love getting outside and...

Kelly C. says "Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly...

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DeKalb, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
part time college student, going to school to be kindergarten teacher & im looking for a little one to watch, im flexible with pretty much everything! i've worked with special needs kids also so that's a bonus ! looking to renew my CPR certification ASAP! Have reliable transportation! I started working with kids when I was 12....
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Emily M.'s Photo

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals. I do have a full time teaching job this school year...

Nikki S. says "Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Hampshire, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I typically watch kids up to 4 hours and can entertain indoors and outdoors. I'm great with arts and crafts and can help with homework.
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Part Time Or Full Time Nanny/Babysitter

Saint Charles, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a very outgoing and adventurous individual who loves spending time with and caring for children. For the past 8 summers I have worked as a babysitter/nanny during the day as well as some nights. These jobs included driving the kids to anywhere they needed to be, entertaining and caring for the kids, and also cooking and...
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Full And Part-Time Caregiver

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have 28 years of experience to offer. I remain excited, enthusiastic and dedicated to the care of children. I would be thrilled to help you by providing the highest quality care for your little one/s!
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Audrey K.'s Photo

Genoa, IL

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Hello families! I am in search of a part/full time nanny position. I've always loved working with children and have a few years of experience babysitting for families, and one year of full time nannying experience. I have experience working with ages 2-12 and up. I absolutely love spending time with children and helping them...
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Part Time Babysitter, Nanny, House Cleaning, Senior Care.

Genoa, IL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have a wide experience when it comes to children. I love to babysit and entertain your child while making sure they are getting interactive time by reading stories, playing games, singing little songs and spending time together. I love to tidy up things and make sure the house looks better than the way that you had left it....
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Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have a son of my own, also a grandson who is 6, who I help take care of as well. I also help my sister watch her two grandchildren whom are 1, and 3. I often babysit for family members, but am looking for a more permanent position. I have my own car with a good driving record, and am comfortable with driving others when need...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Elburn, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Claire, a 23-year-old Northern Illinois University senior studying psychology. With over seven years of experience babysitting for various families, I've worked with children aged 1-14, including those with special needs. My background in psychology gives me valuable insight into child development, which helps me create...
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Meal prep
l have been working as a babysitter since l was 15 years old, (I took care my cousins). After my Au Pair experience, I have been working for 1 year as a full-time nanny. I took care of a wonderful baby, who was 12 months and as a full-time nanny. After that job, l started to work part-time job and the family referred me their...
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  • 17 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.44/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in DeKalb, IL

Part Time Babysitters in DeKalb, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 17 listed part time babysitters

Kelsey M.

Kelsey is absolutely the best. My super shy son warmed up to her right away and is now asking for her. She is intelligent, punctual, and...

- Katheryne R.

Amy D.

She is very reliable, great with kids and dogs. She is thoughtful and compassionate. I would definitely recommend her

- Jenna W.

Leanna R.

Leanna has been babysitting my two children for the past three years. She's great! She gets them involved in activities every time she comes...

- Anton P.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in DeKalb, IL

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in DeKalb, IL. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in DeKalb, IL, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in DeKalb, IL depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in DeKalb, IL is $17.44.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in DeKalb, IL, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in DeKalb, IL offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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