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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
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Experienced Nanny

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Beth! I started nannying part time for a family in Plainfield for four years. After that experience, I took on a full time position taking care of infant twin boys for two years. I moved out to DeKalb in the Fall of 2016 and nannied for two different families! I have experience with all age groups and am CPR...

Samantha D. says "Beth cared for my son from 3 months-15 months both in my home and hers. She was thoughtful, reliable and nothing short of loving to my son. I would...

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Experienced, Loving Nanny

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Brooke! I am a 23-year-old stay at home mom and would love to find a part-time job, where I can care for your children along with my own! I have worked with children pretty much my whole life. Throughout high school, I was a junior counselor at Good Times Day Camp in Waukesha Wisconsin. During those years I was...

Mikkaela P. says "Great with my 2 toddler nieces! They loved her and to this day still ask when she's coming back. The best nanny I could ask for!! Would definitely hire...

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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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Occasional Date Night-/Weekend-Sitter -- And **Summer 2025 Part-Time Nanny** -- Excellent References

DeKalb, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a childcare provider with more than a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I am passionate about helping children learn, grow, thrive and play. Currently I am available for part-time, summer childcare; I am available for up to 30 hrs/wk during summer 2025. I am also available for occasional care. I am...
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Seeking Full-time/Part-time *Read Bio

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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...
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Part-time Caregiver (with Special Needs Experience) Available - Child Development PhD. Student

DeKalb, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
**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...
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DeKalb, IL

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$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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DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm D, and I bring a blend of creativity, structure, and genuine care to every child I work with. I believe in creating safe, engaging spaces where kids can thrive--whether that's through imaginative play, healthy meals, or helping with homework. I'm passionate about wellness and clean eating, and I love incorporating...
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My Core Babysitting Values And Promises

DeKalb, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Fun, Loving Full Time Caregiver

DeKalb, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I work with kids every single day , coaching all star competitive cheerleading . training and teaching them values of teamwork, hard work, commitment and time management. I coach anywhere from 2-year-olds up to 15-year-olds currently! I am the director of our cheer programs , where I communicate and work with our parents ,...
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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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Loving Mom Of Two Grown Sons, Very Flexible And Loves Pets Too.

Hampshire, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
****CPR trained & Have over 10 + years of experience!!! I'm looking to help families out with their childcare needs. I'm available to help out all day care or part time care too. I can help out with driving needs, light housekeeping and date nights. Also willing to help with pets too. A little bit about me , I have...

Care Member says "Mrs. Debbie has been working with us since 2019 providing excellent before and after school care for my two kids. She is kind, helpful, honest, and...

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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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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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Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Hampshire, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shannon, and I am a new librarian at Geneva Public Library! I joined Care. com to find part-time opportunities caring for children and pets in my new community. I have six years of experience working with children in daycares and library children's departments, where my duties included leading story hours,...
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  • 26 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.46/hr as of September 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in DeKalb, IL

Part Time Child Care in DeKalb, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 26 listed part time child care

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.

Holly H.

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...

- Kelly C.

Emily M.

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...

- Nikki S.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in DeKalb, IL

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in IL is $17.46.

To safely hire part time child care near you in DeKalb, IL, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in DeKalb, IL who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in DeKalb, IL, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 13 part time child care providers near you in DeKalb, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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