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Babysitters in Braidwood, IL

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Jennifer F.


Braidwood, IL

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Jennifer

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Hello! My name is Jennifer. I have been babysitting for over 6 years now, I started very young and fell in love with it ever since. I love what I do I love to make sure my kids feel safe, comfortable and happy! I would love to have a great relationship with not only the kids but the parents as well. I think it's very important...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Melissa K.


Braidwood, IL

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hi my name is Melissa, I'm a friendly and patient childcare provider with over five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I find great joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare options that give...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Taea S.


Braidwood, IL

$20-29/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Taea. I have been working in childcare centers for 5+ years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks up to 8 years old. The past two years I have been an Infant teacher, and I am currently enrolled in online classes in Early Childhood Education! I just recently moved from Chicago to Lombard and wanted to branch out...
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Alexis M.


Gardner, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hello! I am an experienced babysitter who loves taking care of kids. I have about 3 years of experience with babysitting, I started with some of the neighborhood kids when I was around the age of 14, and then it progressed to me having a permanent job with a family of 2 boys for a little over a year. I then moved to another...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles often and enjoys what she does."

Christie P.

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Peiton H.


Gardner, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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2.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love kids and I adore every second I get to spend with them. I love spending one on one time with kids! I am also CPR certified. I have worked with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old including special needs children.
Peiton can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Adele S.


Essex, IL

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Please Feel Free To Reach Out With Any Questions!

I'd describe my personality as kind, attentive, and energetic. I'm looking for a job that has a positive environment and is dependable. I have worked in child care for 2 years, but I have experience being around kids for most of my life. I come from a large family and have always been surrounded by a positive family...
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Kelly L.


Coal City, IL

$33/hr10 yrs exp

From Child Care To Healthcare! I Love Them Both :)

My first job was at a daycare. Children ranged from 6 weeks to 12 years old whom attended all day, part time/pre-k only and/or before/after school care. I enjoyed it very much. My children were able to join me while I worked so that made it much easier. I then decided to go into healthcare once my youngest child started school...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hannah S.


Essex, IL

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have gained a plethora of experience with children. At the end of the semester, I will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have also done plenty of babysitting in my town for multiple families. In my last year of high school, I started a new job with an 8-year-old with autism. I also work as...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Hi there! My name is Jessica. I absolutely love to care for others, and I have experience with babysitting all ages. I have a bachelor degree in social work and recently spent over 4 years working in a nursing home as an activity director and now I am the social worker in a nursing home. I would love to help out with babysitting...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlin R.


Coal City, IL

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Sitter!

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have experience in the medical field as well as with children with special needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

I began my experience caring for children with my two younger brothers and quickly became the neighborhood babysitter. I have babysat children ranging in age from a few months old to 15 years old in need of an overnight sitter. I can cook meals and have experience cooking for individuals with allergies or special dietary needs....
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep

Judith H.


Essex, IL

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Babysitter/nanny?

Hi! My name is Judie and I have one bio son, 2 bonus kids and I am the legal guardian of our newest family member who is 6! I've always loved kids and felt like I was just meant to be a mom, so what better job than to work with others kids as well!? I also have worked with special needs kids (in the local school district) for...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amelia S.


Channahon, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Look No More!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have watched children for 20 years and have three children of my own. I am a very organized person and pay close attention to detail. I genuinely LOVE children and enjoy providing a loving and nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. I am a very energetic person and love keeping busy! I am crafty, creative and love...
Amelia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"It's always difficult trusting a stranger with your babies! You want someone that you click with and that truly cares about your children. I was nervous and stressed out about the whole process of finding someone to give me some part-time help. Amelia seemed...

Emily W.

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Amarah C.


Joliet, IL

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Amarah

Hello! My name is Amarah and I am 22 years old. I started babysitting professionally after I got CPR and first aid certified when I was 13. I am comfortable working with children of any age, and I've had substantial experience with children and infants 0 months- 8 years. My availability is extremely open and flexible! I am a...
Amarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda D.


Manteno, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with infants all the way up to preteens. I am used to four children at a time. I change diapers, bottle feed, tutor, and do light cooking and cleaning. I have been sitting since I was in junior high and I have 15 years of experience. I am also listed on the senior care portion of this site. I have an Assoc. of...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda worked for my family for about 9 months caring my my infant daughter. She was reliable, professional and pleasant. She was open to any kind of activity with her, and even took her to classes where she could interact with other infants. Ultimately it was...

Amanda B.

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Alessandra B.


Joliet, IL

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi My name is Alessandra. I am originally from Brazil. I speak Portuguese, but I know how to speak English very well. I have been in the USA for a almost 8 years. I came here to improve my English, and since I got here I have been working as a babysitter, pet sitter . I have experience with children of all ages. I am caring,...
Alessandra can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Alessandra helped our family in a pinch after I had knee surgery. She took excellent care of my kids by making breakfast, packing lunches, getting them to/from school, dinner and bedtime. She's on time, kind and caring, and always has a good attitude. Alessandra...

Tesha S.

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Taylor K.


Bourbonnais, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I Love To Have Fun And Make Sure Everything Is Good. I Love Cleaning And Meal Prepping.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! My name is Taylor and I love being a sitter for children! I have always loved children and one day hope to have my own! My sister has a newborn baby at home and I'm always helping her care for him. I have plenty of experience taking care of children of all ages. I love being a nanny or sitter because I love the experience!...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"amazing sitter!! great with son he gets so excited when she walks in always on time."

Emily W.

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Madysen G.


Joliet, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Some Fun Things About Me!!!

I'd describe my personality as active, trusting, and caring I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the world from all different perspectives, especially young kids! I have always wanted to work with kids and have many kids of my own in the future. I took early childhood my junior year of high school and was something...
5.0
"Madysen is amazing with children of all ages and truly loves spending time with them."

Jenna E.

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Noora K.


Joliet, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Noora And I'm Excited To Join Your Family

I have 8 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I wanted to find a job I can bring along my child who is 5 when he isn't in kindergarten
Noora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Noora cared for our 9 month old until we got into the daycare we were on the wait list for. Her son Adam came too and they had a blast playing together! It was great having them around and caring for our son. Noora was always early or on time and very easy to...

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Kim M.


Bradley, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Empty Nest Mom Who Loves Kids!

Hi, I'm an experienced nanny and a college-educated empty nester with two wonderful grown sons. I love caring for children and babies. My own children were academically gifted and I believe that attention, play, and a joy of reading are all essential to every child's development. I have completed the Adult, Child, and Baby...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim watches my 14 month old regularly and is wonderful with him! It is easy to see that my son is extremely comfortable with her and happy to see her. They have a ton of fun and we are so glad to have found her!"

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Braidwood, IL

Alexis M.

5.0

Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles often and enjoys what she does.

- Christie P.

Amelia S.

5.0

Amelia is a wonderful friend and mother. Her patient, calm, and fun-loving personality make her the perfect caregiver for children. She has a clean, kid-friendly home. If I lived closer to Amelia, I would hire her as my daycare provider immediately.

- Sara B.

Amanda D.

5.0

Amanda worked for my family for about 9 months caring my my infant daughter. She was reliable, professional and pleasant. She was open to any kind of activity with her, and even took her to classes where she could interact with other infants. Ultimately it was time to put our daughter in daycare...

- Amanda B.

Alessandra B.

5.0

Alessandra is sweet and patient with my 5 year old who has been very moody lately. She is very positive and comes to my house every morning at 7am happy and awake! We feel very blessed to have her working for us the short time we needed childcare and we highly recommend her.

- Sara S.

Taylor K.

5.0

amazing sitter!! great with son he gets so excited when she walks in always on time.

- Emily W.

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