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Find babysitters in Cary, IL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Cary, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cary, IL
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!
Nathalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was so great! It was the first time we hired a babysitter and she made us feel very comfortable leaving our babies! She kept us updated with pictures throughout the night. Definitely hiring her again :)!"
Dani K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
hi!!
My name is Nyanah
I'd describe my personality as creative, friendly, compassionate, and loving
I like working with kids because I have a little sister as well as a a niece and nephew that I love to spend time with and I think that kids are just a joy to be around, I love having fun with kids but will also make sure the...
Nyanah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Nyanah from the moment they met her! She was able to get both kids (2 and 4) down for bed, which was a very pleasant surprise. I would definitely hire Nyanah again."
Daryl F.
Nicole A.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist
5.0
(3)
Hello! I am Nicole! I am the oldest of seven children and have been babysitting since I was 10. As I grew up I continued that passion for taking care of kids by completing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development. I recently began my MSW with a PEL certification to become a school social...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was an excellent candidate to watch our son. She was easy to talk to and showed a genuine interest in our family. I was impressed with her flexibility and effort to do what was best for our family. Ultimately, we went with an in-home nanny. Any family would...
Molly S.
Jelayne C.
Lake Zurich, IL
$20-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...
5.0
"She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun!
She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also...
Katie D.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, active, playful, trustworthy, patient, caring, and experienced sitter for your children and/or animals. I began babysitting regularly 10+ years ago, worked as a daycare teacher/worker for 6 years, CPR certified, and recently graduated with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I frequently watch my nieces...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is a fantastic babysitter for my 14 month old daughter. Sydney started babysitting for my little one when she was a newborn and we have had the pleasure of having her continue to babysit and watching my daughter grow. She is responsible, caring, honest,...
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Elizabeth C.
Island Lake, IL
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Liz cared for my three boys during the last school year. She was always on time and was very reliable. She was responsible for driving my kids to and from school and activities, and I never once worried about their safety. She managed our hectic and sometimes crazy...
Allie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have ample babysitting experience 8+ years. A Care member for at least five years. Since 2019, I also became a caregiver for the elderly due to my father falling ill. I work through an agency PT. Schedule can be flexible if need be.
Whether caregiving for children or the elderly, the reward is the same. I feel fulfilment in...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Andrea worked with us for almost 2 years as a daily nanny/sitter for us. She is one of the kindest people I know. My daughter adores her, she is punctual, made meals, helped with laundry and was a delight to be around.
We were sad to see her move or else would...
Jen R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm your go-to nanny/babysitter with a heart full of patience and a knack for being nurturing and attentive. I'm not just here to watch over your little ones; I'm also happy to lend a hand with child-related household chores. From story time to snack time, I've got you covered. Let's create a fun and loving environment for...
Makaylin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She and our fifteen month old got along splendidly. She was on time and polite. She entertained the baby while we left so there was no crying fit or anything. Would definitely recommend!!"
Jessica P.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am extremely experienced when it comes to babysitting children that range from newborns to teenagers. When I babysit, I try to get to know the children so I can learn about their interests so we can do activities together! Some of the activities that I do with the kids that I have babysat include going for walks, playing...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adrianna is amazing with my little guy, she does fun activities with him,takes him on walks ,gives him baths. Reads to him you name it.
We love having her watch our little guy. She Will even stay over night.
We highly recommend her."
Britany W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education and I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction in 2017. I love working with kids. I have been a classroom teacher the last 6 years, teaching Kindergarten and First Grade. In college, I worked at a daycare. I usually worked with kids 4...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is AMAZING with kids! She loves to have fun and isn't easily intimidated. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that the children she is taking care of are happy and well taken care of! I highly recommend her to anyone with kids!"
Jamie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Fern. I am a mother of 4, age 12, 11, 9, and 7. I have been working with kids for over 15 years. I am very flexible, friendly, easy-going and loving mother. I love children and they love me.
If you are looking for a fun and responsible nanny to care for your child. That's me! I always find things to do with...
Khakhanang can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fern has worked for me when I needed help last minute and on Saturdays, in addition to other scheduled days. She is very professional, well-mannered, and great with our family; especially our son who loves her. She is extremely respectful in our home and good...
Renee K.
Katelyn Z.
Barrington, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have recently moved back to Lake Zurich. I have 9 years babysitting/nanny from newborn to 13-year-olds. I am friendly, caring, and loving person. I love watching children. I am willing to play any game or activity that the children want. I enjoy taking the children outside and playing any out door they like. I also enjoy pets...
Katelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Katelyn to come and watch my girls for a weekday dinner date out. She was fantastic. She is communicative and dependable. My daughters love when she comes to watch them (as I have hired her multiple times since her first visit), they get excited when...
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
Paige N.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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...
Ashley S.
Sonia S.
Carpentersville, IL
$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a creative and enthusiastic babysitter with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about providing a reliable, safe, and fun environment for children to learn and play.
I always enjoy playing various games with children, including board games, puzzles, as we as educational games that...
Sophia T.
Wauconda, IL
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sophia and I am a PR professional living in Chicago. I am the second oldest in my family and have 3 younger siblings, so babysitting has always been a natural thing for me. I am available to babysit occasional nights and weekends.
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hi!!
I am a very reliable, dedicated and positive caretaker. I have been babysitting and watching kids since I was in 8th grade, and I am now a sophomore in college. I've grown up in a big family with lots of younger family members so the opportunity to look after little kids has been around me most of my life. I am a very...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Jordan D.
Crystal Lake, IL
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Jordan and I recently graduated from college with my bachelor's degree. I have been a nanny/babysitter since I was 15 years old and love it. I have my own way of transportation and looking for a full time position.
Hi there! My name is Raelyn and I minored in Early Childhood Education & Special Education from Arizona State University. I've been working with children for the past 8 years as a babysitter, preschool teacher, elementary tutor, bear builder and camp director. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I have worked with children ranging...
Raelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cary, IL
Nathalie A.
5.0
Natalie is an excellent caregiver. We highly recommend Natalie.
- Kirsty E.
Nyanah B.
5.0
My kids loved Nyanah from the moment they met her! She was able to get both kids (2 and 4) down for bed, which was a very pleasant surprise. I would definitely hire Nyanah again.
- Daryl F.
Nicole A.
5.0
Nicole was an excellent candidate to watch our son. She was easy to talk to and showed a genuine interest in our family. I was impressed with her flexibility and effort to do what was best for our family. Ultimately, we went with an in-home nanny. Any family would be lucky to have Nicole as their...
- Molly S.
Jelayne C.
5.0
She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun!
She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also helps get our 4 year-old daughter to...
- Katie D.
Sophia D.
5.0
Our kids love going to Sophia’s house. She helped when my son was getting potty trained (he did better at her house than mine) He is now a proudly potty trained little man. My daughter loves when she gets to go to Sophia’s always talks about how fun it is.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cary, IL:
How can I find a Cary babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cary, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 22 babysitters in Cary, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Cary, IL?
The average rate for Cary, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.64 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Cary, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cary, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Cary, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Cary, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.