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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 $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Cary, IL

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Sydney F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She’s very involved with the children. She’s always on time & she’s such a caring person. "

Care member

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Ann F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two sons who are now 19 and 23 years old. I have been a long term resident of Crystal Lake, IL. My husband and I raised our children in Crystal Lake. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and spent many years with a career in social services. I enjoy part time work at this stage in my life that has...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth C.


Island Lake, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

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 is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an...

Deborah Q.

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Andrea F.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, 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.

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Makaylin G.


Carpentersville, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Makaylin was great! She is responsive, kind and our son took to her right away. We would definitely hire her again! "

Amanda B.

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Adriana S.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.

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Emily Z.


Dundee, IL

$28-44/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Katelyn Z.


Barrington, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

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, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Katelyn cared for our children, ages 5 & 7. She was great! We look forward to having her come over again soon."

Eve F.

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Anna N.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Do It All

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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.

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Jennifer A.


Island Lake, IL

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver And Fun Early Childhood Educator.

I'd describe my personality as upbeat, sweet and nice. I like working with kids because they're so much fun and love learning all their personalities! I'm looking for a job that is a good fit for my schedule and flexible, but stable at the same time. I started working with kids when I was 19 years old back in the summer of...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
""Ms Jen", as my kids know her, was the primary teacher for the daycare's infant room. She instantly put us at ease with her friendly and positive nature. It's been 2 years since our youngest was in her classroom, but both kids still bring her up once or twice a...

Joseph F.

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Malgorzata K.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Gosia was wonderful with our son from 12 weeks to 7 months. She was incredibly helpful with keeping up with household needs in addition to providing loving care to the baby. Gosia is active, kind, reliable, mature, fun and a calming influence in our home."

Devin R.

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Alyssa R.


McHenry, IL

$23/hr5 yrs exp

About Me!

I am 20 years old (almost 21), and I just graduated from MCC. I don't know what I to do yet, but I'm hoping to continue on with school in the fall (remote). In my free time, I love to go on walks, visit different coffee shops, shop, and spend time with my mom! I've LOVED kids for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a big...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...
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.
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Sophia T.


Wauconda, IL

$18-22/hr10 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
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Abigail E.


Crystal Lake, IL

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!!

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Raelyn B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jade S.


McHenry, IL

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing And Energetic Sitter!

Hi all! My name is Jade and I am currently a sophomore in college and a graduate of Lake Forest Academy. I only have classes twice a week, so besides that, I am very flexible. I'm very energetic, so playing with your child/children will be easy and fun for myself as well! I have had previous babysitting jobs, volunteered during...
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Katherine G.


Dundee, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Childcare- Looking To Work Some Extra Hours!

Hey all! I'm the oldest of 4, so caring for others has been ingrained in me from the jump. I have spent the last 6 years running after school programs for elementary schools, running sports camps ages 5-14 and working at a high school with kids with learning disabilities. I have been babysitting since I was 10 (having younger...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Lauren S.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$16-18/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Babysitter Available Summer 2019

Hello my name is Lauren. I am 25 years old and love caring for children more than anything in the world! am a college graduate (2021) with a bachelors degree in biological sciences. Additionally, I have over 8 years of nannying experience. I am punctual, responsible, and very reliable. I have been at my current nannying job for...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cary, IL

Sydney F.

5.0

My kids absolutely LOVED Sydney and want her to come back again soon. She was very prompt and super sweet. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Elizabeth C.

5.0

Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an excellent cook and enjoys doing...

- Deborah Q.

Andrea F.

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 still be working with her! Wonderful...

- Jen R.

Makaylin G.

5.0

Makaylin was great! She is responsive, kind and our son took to her right away. We would definitely hire her again!

- Amanda B.

Adriana S.

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.

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Babysitters in Cary, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.