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I am a college day student trying to earn some extra money for tuition, books and etc. I decided to do this by babysitting because I love kids! I have been babysitting basically my whole life since I am the oldest of my siblings, my brother is 16 and my little sister is just 3 weeks old. I have also taken care of my cousins'...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey families!
My name is Maya, I'm 22 years old. I recently graduated school and am looking for a part time nanny job. I have experience with infants-elementary school children. I've been a full time nanny for about 3 years now.
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I needed a last-minute sitter for my sister's children in time for my child-free wedding since her original sitter fell through. Maya was there to save the day!
While she started out communicating with me, she was more than willing to call my sister to chat...
Nathaly R.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children ages 2-16 for about 5 years in a professional setting. I first worked at an after school care program for a school in the area before becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and working with children on the Autism Spectrum for the past 2 years. I am CPR and safety care certified as well as...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have used Caitlin numerous times in watching my son. She has always been on time and available. She is great with kids. She is very patient and caring."
Jennifer R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."
Susan B.
5.0
(22)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I love kids! I am the oldest of three and have plenty of experience taking care of children. I am extremely family oriented. I am looking for a special family that I can babysit part time and/or occasionally for. I look forward to meeting you!
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie watches our 2 year old son for date night. He gets so excited when she gets here and they just flat have a blast together. She plays and is interactive with him. I feel so comfortable with Natalie that I am able to relax while I am out and the times I...
Megan H.
Anna K.
Mundelein, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Agnes and I am from Poland. I have been working with children of all ages. With my first family I have been for 12 years since the baby girl was 3 months. Then I started working for another family with 2 kids. I have been with them since 8 years. Unfortunately kids are going to school and I won't be needed for...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Agnes worked for me for 12 years as a nanny . She was always on time never called in sick .
Agnes is a wonderful person and so dependable, really there is not one better I would trust my children with ."
Sandy E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Before becoming an aunt to two lovely little lasses, I spent a few years as a babysitter and subsequently became a nanny to three energetic boys before going to college. I've worked with two lovely sisters the last two years as a mother's helper/part time nanny.
My attitude with children is the same as it is to everyone. Love...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah's friendly, polite and professional manner made her very easy to work with. I have a 7 year old son and she was able to quickly show interest in what he was doing as she introduces herself to him. They hit it off without a hitch. The evening went smooth and...
Zachary W.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs.
From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it.
I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful babysitter and our girls love her."
Jami H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs.
I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Jenn is fantastic with our dog, a pit/Shepherd mix, and our two girls, who she's been watching since they were born. Highly recommend."
Cassie K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
Malgorzata can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family had the pleasure of having Gosia as our full time nanny from January 2017 till August 2017. We are sad that we can't keep her on, but with our kids starting school, full time care won't be an option for us.
While she was with us Gosia's...
Roxanne A.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia has been phenomenal; she has been taken care of my 2-yo daughter for about a year.
Reliability & Flexibility
I work in the City and my schedule is dependent on a lot (train schedules, meetings, work events, etc) and Sophia has been very flexible,...
Care member
Lianping C.
Barrington, IL
$17-24/hr
Hi! I do well around children and pets, have experience babysitting, and taking care of seniors. I am willing to work one-time or part-time jobs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays weekly.
Lianping can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
As a former teacher, I have over 10 years of experience working with children from birth to age 12. I have my Bachelors degree as well as a Child Development Asst. and am CPR certified. I love children and love finding new, exciting ways to connect with them and teach them. Currently, one of my favorite things to do with...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 8+ years of experience working with children of all ages ranging from newborns to 11+. I have bachelors degree in health and human physiology with a certificate in health promotion. I am a certified health coach and I am currently a Vaccine Program Account Manager for hospital system. I absolutely adore children of all...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
1.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old and I work at kinder care full time. I was a part time nanny for 2 boys for 2 years who are now 6 and 4 while working at the day care as well. Then I started full time at Kinder Care. I've worked there for 2 years as well. I babysit and dog sit on the side and love being around kids. Preferably the ages 1-4...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
I'd describe my personality as caring, leader, and outgoing as well as personable
I'm looking for a job with a loving family and with a steady schedule.
I started working with kids by the time I was in middle school on a voluntary basis through my church.
In my spare time, I like to read, I often like to be with my little...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Chloe and I'm 20 years old. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and have lots of experience with taking care of children. My parents were foster parents for 6 years, and our family fostered mainly children between the ages of newborn and 2 years old. I helped my mom with our foster siblings and have been babysitting since I...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
I have babysat children of ages 1months to 10-year-olds.
I enjoy communicating with them as well as playing games. I have helped them out with homework and always made sure I do as their parents have instructed me to. Good with some housekeeping chores.
Yazmin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Samantha and I am 26 years old. I currently work in an office full time, but am looking into finding a new nanny position. I have babysat since I was 13, from my 4 younger siblings to summer and weekend jobs. I've cared for children between the ages of infancy up to age 13. My longest held position was with a family with...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an enthusiastic and responsible individual with a genuine love for children. My priority is creating a safe and fun environment for your kids to learn and grow. I have experience in babysitting children of various ages, and I'm known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with kids on their level.
I've...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Island Lake, IL
Maya C.
5.0
I needed a last-minute sitter for my sister's children in time for my child-free wedding since her original sitter fell through. Maya was there to save the day!
While she started out communicating with me, she was more than willing to call my sister to chat about the kids and anything they might...
- Nathaly R.
Caitlin L.
5.0
I have used Caitlin numerous times in watching my son. She has always been on time and available. She is great with kids. She is very patient and caring.
- Jennifer R.
Heather L.
5.0
Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time.
- Susan B.
Natalie A.
5.0
Natalie is an excellent caregiver. We highly recommend Natalie.
- Kirsty E.
Anna K.
5.0
Agnes worked for me for 12 years as a nanny . She was always on time never called in sick .
Agnes is a wonderful person and so dependable, really there is not one better I would trust my children with .
- Sandy E.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Island Lake, IL
Are part-time babysitters near me in Island Lake, IL safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Island Lake, 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.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Island Lake, IL?
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 Island Lake, 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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Island Lake, IL?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL is $10.00.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in Island Lake, IL?
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Island Lake, 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.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Island Lake, IL?
Part-time babysitters near you in Island Lake, 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.