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Riley D.
DeKalb, IL
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider dedicated to enriching the lives of young minds. My creative and friendly nature has allowed me to form deep bonds with the kids in my care.
I prioritize open and honest communication with parents, ensuring that they're always informed about their child's day, progress, and...
I am 20 years old, I have babysat children from newborn to age 13. I love kids and pets, I enjoy helping children with homework and reading. I love seeing children happy so it is always my goal to put a smile on their face :). I am currently a hairstylist References are available upon request!
Annalisa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Taliyah F.
DeKalb, IL
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello Family, I Am Taliyah. I Am A Junior And I Have Years Of Experience Working With Kids.
I'd describe my personality as funny, hardworking, and intelligent
I like working with kids because I love watching them grow as a person, being a big mentor in their life, and being a helping hand.
I'm looking for a job that will accommodate my school schedule, with flexible hours.
I started working with kids when I was 14...
Taliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as fun, optimistic, and inquisitive. I love to ask questions and choose to see the good as often as I can.
I like working with kids because they always have such a unique outlook on life that can teach us a lot of lessons.
I started working with kids in 2022 when I became an assistant at the...
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am CPR and basic first aid certified. I'm currently a senior in high school. I plan to go to school for early childhood education! I can help with things needed around the house and I love spending time outside!
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jaidah F.
DeKalb, IL
$11-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a NIU student majoring in economics. I am patient, reliable, friendly, and polite. I enjoy working with kids. I have worked with kids at an after school program ages 3-13. I am also an aunt and a pet owner.
Jaidah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
For the last five years, childcare has been more than a job but a passion. You'd be surprised how much you can learn from a kid! I've been watching over children for as long as I can remember. Being the oldest girl child in my family it was responsibility to watch over aunty's and uncle's kids. I've decided to professionalize it...
Anais can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
College student looking to help aid with tuition. I have had past employment at a child day-care center. Due to past employment, I have all the legal licenses and am qualified to care for any child any age. please contact my phone for further question. Thank you!!!
Ethan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have 4 of my own children who are all in school. I like make crafts and reading with the kids. I love music and singing with the children as well. Games and puzzles keep us on our toes.
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Anas E.
Sycamore, IL
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 5 years I've been caring for children aged 0-12, and there has been no greater joy than helping them grown and develop into their own person. I have a passion for childcare and supporting families as well as providing reliable childcare options. I am patient, calm, friendly and creative and I believe in building...
Anas can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ashley. I adore children and would love to take care of yours! I was a nanny for a couple months for a family with a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. My job was to help with chores around the house and help teach the 5-year-old how to read. I also nannied for a year for a 6-year-old. I had to work on her behavior, cook...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have infant twins, and Ashley was very good with them! One of mine has always had really bad separation anxiety, and Ashley kept me informed as the evening went on as to how she was doing. She is fantastic with them and we can?t wait to have her back into our...
Brianne S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maya and I am 23 years old and just finished my first year of law school in Chicago. I'm looking for babysitting jobs over the summer for weekday mornings and anytime on the weekends :) I have babysat for kids from the ages of 4 months to 11 years old. I babysat part time all of college and was a full time nanny...
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Punctual. Our toddler loved her, was good with our big dogs. Would hire again."
Jessica J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...
Andrea W.
5.0
(2)
You can expect lots of reading, songs, sign language, and outdoor fun in our home! Providing attentive care for little ones is something close to my heart. As a mama of 5 and a certified former elementary education teacher, I have spent the past 16 years nurturing and developing young hearts and minds. It's important to me to...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Katie took such wonderful care of our 10 month old son! She took the time to learn his routine and provide me updates throughout the day. Her compassion, kindness, and communication were more than I could have asked for. She truly went above and beyond in every way...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility.
Paula was extremely...
Janet P.
Olivia W.
North Aurora, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ever since I was a child myself, I have always known that I wanted to work with children! As an elementary school teacher, I love helping children learn how to be creative, come up with crafts, and play outside. I am someone who loves to keep things clean and organized, which means that I am willing (and excited!) to do...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liv is amazing! She is so kind and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend hiring her."
Hannah D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Linda. I'm a caring, loving Grandma, hoping to share in the care of your little one/s. Long term or short. I have been married to the same wonderful man for 45 years, and together we have raised three great kids. Over 15 years ago, I began taking care of 2 boys, whose single moms, were friends of my daughters, and...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linda is the ultimate grandma for hire! She has been with our family for 4 years caring for my son (infancy through preK) and twin girls (preschool through 2nd grade). Now that they will be in school full time, she will be moving on to another lucky family....
Annemarie L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
First and foremost, making sure your kids are safe and sound.
Former professor with 24+ years experience and 12 nieces and nephews.
My rates are negotiable depending on what you require.
My focus is to take care of the kids, make sure they are fed, safe, entertained and learning, and having fun! I am patient, silly,...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She had an education background & it shows! She is amazing with kids!"
Cassandra B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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I have been a private nanny for 20+ years and have two children of my own. Knowing how important my children are to me I have made it a priority to ease the minds of the parents I have worked for by treating their children like my own. I've seen three sets of children grown up and these families remain close friends!
My...
Angelina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Angelina is an amazing sitter. She's extremely punctual, reliable, dependable and trustworthy. She was my children' full time nanny from when I had 2 children and worked full time to when I became a stay at home mom and had 3 additional children (including twins)....
Lily S.
3.5
(2)
I'm 24 years old, I love children and work very well with them. I used to be a full time nanny for 2 years and I loved every second of it. I also was a teachers assistant for a 5th grade class. I am CPR certified and I have my own reliable car. I am very responsible, reliable and fun for the kids as well. I can also provide...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."
Jeness B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley is great with our girls and always keeps them busy learning and having fun. She tailors her care to fit ours and the kid needs. She is awesome!
- Bill C.
Maya T.
5.0
Punctual. Our toddler loved her, was good with our big dogs. Would hire again.
- Jessica J.
Sydney R.
5.0
I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role model for younger children and...
- Andrea W.
Katie F.
5.0
Katie is one of my kids favorite people!
Her genuine love for kids is so evident-she regularly plans fun, age appropriate activities that captivate and delight my littles.
She is involved and hands-on/present in her care, providing a safe, but oh-so-fun time with her ideas, games, crafts, or...
- Katy K.
Paula E.
5.0
My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility.
Paula was extremely dependable and punctual. Paula...
- Janet P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cortland, IL:
How can I find a Cortland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cortland, 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 3 babysitters in Cortland, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Cortland, IL?
The average rate for Cortland, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.67 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Cortland, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cortland, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.