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Emma P.

Cary, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience total between 3 years working at a before and after school program, 3 summers working as a day camp counselor, and nannying for a family with 2 boys (age 6) during the Covid lockdown in 2020. I was also a nanny for two boys (ages 6 and 8) summer 2023 and a part time babysitter during the 23-24 school...
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Brittany L.

Wonder Lake, IL

1.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, I'm Brittany! I'm a warm, energetic 31-year-old with a big heart for kids and over five years of experience in early childhood care. I've worked in both daycare settings and as a teacher's assistant, where I discovered my love for creating fun, educational moments whether through arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, or...
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Sarah S.

Outdoor Nanny

Richmond, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Sarah! I'm a nurturing and energetic caregiver with over 5 years of nannying experience and 2 years as a lead daycare teacher. I truly enjoy spending time outdoors, getting creative with crafts, and making everyday moments fun and educational. Whether it's singing songs, exploring nature, or engaging in imaginative play,...
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Mckenna P.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Lake Geneva, WI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I am caring, patient, reliable, responsible, and energetic and have my own car. I have had my CPR certification many times in the past but it is currently expired. I have been babysitting for 5+ years and love to care for others. I have experience with kids from ages 1-12 years old. I would love to find a family in need of a...
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Heather M.

Part Time MT Nanny, Loads Of Experience

Lake Geneva, WI

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! Looking to find some summer nannying work! I'm 29, have worked in education for 9 years and have been a nanny for 9+ years with a couple different families. I have 3 degrees - my Associate's in Art, Bachelor's in Liberal Studies, and Master's in Education. I love spending my time outside, being goofy, animals, doing fun...

Nina H. says "Where do I even begin with this amazing girl??? Heather was nothing but short of INCREDIBLE with our boys. From the moment we sat down for an interview with...

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Abigail G.

Caring And Loving Nanny

Antioch, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I've been a nanny since 2018. I had my daughter December 2023. I am looking for a part time job and I want to bring my daughter with to watch your children as well. I'm also open to kids coming to my house. I have my associates degree in early childhood education, and have experience with children from 3 months old to 8...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Abby. If it was up to us we would've kept her forever. She's wonderful with children. She's patient, professional, reliable and...

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Brooke P.

Part-time Caregiver

Gilberts, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! I'm Brooke, a loving and dependable nanny with 8+ years of full-time experience and 3 years as a newborn night nanny. I'm CPR-certified, a pediatric occupational therapy graduate, and have worked with children from newborn through preteen-including multiples, special needs, severe allergies, and asthma. I'm patient,...

nicole M. says "She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Estefanny J.

Palatine, IL

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...

Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...

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Allie H.

Fun Sitter

Huntley, IL

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Allie! I hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with over 12 years of experience working with and nannying children of all ages. I'm currently looking for a full-time position where I can bring my passion for child development, creativity, and nurturing care into a loving home. I believe in...

Jenny H. says "Allie is great with all children. She is very attentive to all ages and children love her."

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Amber A.

Lake Geneva, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Amber, and I'm a caring, reliable, and energetic nanny with over 4 years of full-time experience. I recently moved to Lake Geneva, WI, and I'm excited to connect with a new family in the area! I've cared for children ranging from infants to teens, including experience with homeschooling and helping little ones...

Care Member says "Responsible, reliable, engaged with the kids and plays so well with them!"

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Melissa M.

Part-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...

Abraham R. says "Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."

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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...

Care Member says "Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in...

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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...

Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....

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Shirley V.

Full-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
As a member of my church for 10 years, I have provided education to the children of my church, with care, patience and love. I studied to be a bilingual teacher (Spanish/English) and Pre-k. I wish to work for a family as part of the family. I also worked for a family with 3 children of the age of 6, 11, 16.

Diana M. says "Very sweet and super reliable/dependable."

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Lisa H.

Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

Lake Villa, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile! My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....

Anna G. says "My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two...

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Latavia B.

Fun Creative Sitter

Wadsworth, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Latavia, and I'm an experienced childcare provider with six years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages. As an Assistant Teacher at multiple daycare facilities, I have developed a deep understanding of child development, emotional support, and creating a nurturing environment where kids feel...

Sarita S. says "Latavia responded to my messages quickly and did a wonderful job with my daughter. I highly recommend her services."

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Jeehan V.

Part Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I have 15 yrs. experience. I worked with infants, toddlers and preschoolers at daycare school. Taking care of children has always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I...

Ann K. says "Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Alexandra K.

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
from
$17/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...

Care Member says "Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.60/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 McHenry, IL

Part Time Babysitters in McHenry, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Heather M.

Where do I even begin with this amazing girl??? Heather was nothing but short of INCREDIBLE with our boys. From the moment we sat down for...

- Nina H.

Abigail G.

I highly recommend Abby. If it was up to us we would've kept her forever. She's wonderful with children. She's patient, professional,...

- Care member

Brooke P.

She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them.

- nicole M.

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in McHenry, 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 McHenry, 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 McHenry, 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 McHenry, IL is $18.60.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in McHenry, 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 McHenry, 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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