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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have a 9 month old and Sophia has been great from the jump. Her focus is always on our child and what's best for her. She's always very professional, reliable and friendly. I love getting pictures of my baby during the day. I would recommend her to anyone."
Sara H.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, 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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is an excellent caregiver. We highly recommend Natalie."
Kirsty E.
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:
Early Education
CPR
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
(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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a special person. Some of Jen's top qualities are caring, nurturing, dependable, punctual, and most importantly...
Jessica D.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Caitlin B.
Cary, IL
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I recently moved back to Illinois after graduating from UW-Madison with a degree in Neurobiology. For the past 5 years I have worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at a local hospital in Madison. Essentially I became my departments designated babysitter over the past couple of years. love working with children of all ages and have...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone,
My name is Erin I live in Grayslake. I'm 22 years old and I am Graduating from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in May. During my time at UWM, I worked at the Children's Learning Center in a toddler room for three years. I loved my job and helping children learn and grow. I have been babysitting 6 years prior...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Melissa C.
Barrington, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa, and I live in downtown Barrington. I am a mother of two older boys. I am currently working as a nanny. I have worked for a Barrington Preschool for 15 years as a teacher. I am CPR and AED certified for kids 0-6 years old. I am also involved in the church, I was a youth group volunteer. Then, the church...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I have been around kids basically my whole life, now I have one of my own. I have also worked at a daycare part time through college. If you are looking for a date night or run some errands, I'm your girl!
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Andrea. 25 years old. When I am with kids I like to go outside if weather permits, or play indoor games when weather is not permitting. I also enjoy arts and crafts! I am also a Sunday school teacher and teach from 4-10 children on a mostly weekly basis. I have 13 years of experience babysitting children from 3...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jacqulyn.! Born and raised in Grayslake, IL. I've babysat for almost 6 years now. I'm very flexible with my hours and willing to lend a hand wherever I am needed.
Jacqulyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have been a nanny for the past 7 years for 4 children who I love like my own. The reason I am leaving them is because I am leaving Michigan to be close to my 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Taking care of people has also been a passion of mine. Some of my job descriptions in the past have included getting the kids ready for...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of three children ages 25, 22, and 12. I have many years of experience in childcare though our parish and school, along with volunteering with children with special needs in the area of Adaptive Water Sports. I am also a foster parent and adoptive parent.
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Island Lake, IL
Sophia D.
5.0
Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator that she enjoys that environment.
- Care member
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.
Stephanie K.
5.0
Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us deciding to stay home with our kids...
- Care member
Malgorzata K.
5.0
I HIGHLY recommend Margie! We loved having her in our home. She was on time, reliable, trustworthy and responsible. She took initiative to always stay busy and never sat around. I never saw her looking at her phone.
She was always kind and engaging with my kids. I love that she read them books...
- Ashley S.
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.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Island Lake, IL
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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.
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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.