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I'm a 59-year-old mother of two daughters. I enjoy gardening, crafts, daily walks and camping. I'm a non-smoker. Over the years I've watched children from age 6 weeks up to 10 years old.
Debora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Alyssa D.
Elwood, IL
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello families! My name is Alyssa! I am 22 years old looking for a family to nanny or babysit for! I am an early childhood teachers assistant therefore I have the summers off and am looking for something to occupy me in the summer. I am CPR certified and have my own form of transportation. I am experienced with special education...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have three young children of my own. I am an attentive sitter and engage with the children the whole time. Whether it's doing an art project or playing with toys, I aim to keep the children smiling. I work best with younger children and babies, but I know tweens and teenagers would still have a good time. Learning is always...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Olivia was great! Very friendly and our 18 month old was immediately drawn to her. Importantly, Olivia was punctual and dependable. 100% would recommend and would reach out to her again."
Rommie J.
5.0
(2)
I have 4 children ages 22, 20, 11, and 10. I thoroughly enjoy working with children. I am a stay at home mother looking for extra income, more importantly, as I was a working mother, I know the importance of feeling safe and comfortable with someone watching my children. I also know the difficulties in working and being able to...
Phyllis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a wonderful mother. A very caring person. Takes excellent care of her kids and others. Very trustworthy. I would not hesitate to have her care for my children. She us very loving."
Kathy M.
Courtney H.
New Lenox, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Courtney! I am currently seeking a part-time nanny-share position where I would watch your kiddo and also bring my baby girl along (born 11/13/23). Hoping to find a family interested in having our little ones socialize together!
A little about me- I have 10+ years of experience in early childhood and also went to...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney has always been amazing to my 2 kids. She has been taking care of my son since he was 3 months old. She would always do creative activities with him and also she was very good about keeping me updated with photos and videos which kept me at ease. She would...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'd be more than happy to help , I'm fully vaccinated
I'd describe my personality as funny, loving, responsible
I like working with kids because I love spending time with them , they make my days happier I love every single thing that they come up with
I'm looking for a job that I could be helpful to make your life...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Diana helped us with after school care for 3 weeks. She primarily helped with after school activities. She was dependable and always on time. We would use her again"
Irem F.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Ana and I am a senior in college studying nursing. I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...
Jackie F.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jamie I am 22 years old and have nannied children of all ages for the past 6 years. I am also in real estate but my schedule is flexible. I am looking for something a couple days a week for some extra income! Message me to connect and see if we would make a good fit!
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jamie was the best babysitter to my daughter! No one I trust more than her"
Nicole C.
Alessandra B.
Joliet, IL
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(5)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jaycee! I am looking for a family for the summer. As I am a middle school ELA teacher. I enjoy working with all ages of children!
Jaycee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jaycee has been a wonderful addition to our family as a weekly childcare provider. She is very dependable and always brings fun activities for the kids to do. My children adore her and can't wait her her next sitting day! I would recommend Jaycee for any type of...
Jamie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a nice family that I can get to know and help in any way! I'm 23 and just finishing up my degree in child psychology. I have 4+ years of experience nannying all age ranges as well as multiples. I love getting to know each child individually and planning activities for them. Will clean and cook as needed, and I...
Kristin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very caring and prioritizes the development of children with her background of psychological developmental research. She ensures the kids are fed with a healthy diet and enables an amazing educational environment!"
Samantha D.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
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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Sam F.
Shorewood, IL
$19-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old first time mom as of December 2023. I have been working with children in daycares or nannying positions for over 8 years and had lots of babysitting experience prior to that! Between both settings I have experience with children aged 6 weeks to 15 years old. My ideal family would be okay with my daughter also...
Sam can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother and I have cared for kids ranging from newborns to 7-year-olds I am very attentive and tolerant I really really do love kids I like to treat every child like they are my own and also like I would want my child to be treated.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Gen took care of my parents in their home for almost a year. She was always kind, tolerant, reasonable, patient, and pleasant. She is honest, reliable, and easy to get along with. Gen feels like family and I can't recommend her highly enough. She's a wonderful...
Kim A.
I am 23 and have always had experience with kids while watching my cousins, and have been babysitting for a family of 5 for two years. I studied at NIU for 3 and a half years in English for teaching and love to help children learn and grow!
Kirsten can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind and understanding.
I'm looking for a position that has opportunities to grow and learn.
I began working with kids when I was 12 years old when I started babysitting for family members. Since then I have worked as a camp counselor and have worked at the elementary schools after...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I've been babysitting for awhile now, I've worked for the same family when needed for about three years now, they have one boy who is now 3. I've also worked for another family with two children, a boy & a girl, now 10 & 6, for about 4 years. I have also been a full-time nanny to an 11-year-old girl. Just looking for more...
Sydnee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elwood, IL
Olivia S.
5.0
Our little guy warmed up to her no problem and everything went great for our second time with a non-family member babysitter! Thank you Olivia!
- Care member
Phyllis P.
5.0
She is a wonderful mother. A very caring person. Takes excellent care of her kids and others. Very trustworthy. I would not hesitate to have her care for my children. She us very loving.
- Kathy M.
Courtney H.
4.0
Hiring Courtney as our nanny was the best decision we ever made! For almost two years, she didn't just care for our daughter—she became a part of our family. Courtney's reliability, trustworthiness, and genuine care made her remarkable. She didn't just meet the highest standards of care; she also...
- Care member
Diana P.
5.0
Diana helped us with after school care for 3 weeks. She primarily helped with after school activities. She was dependable and always on time. We would use her again
- Irem F.
Ana E.
5.0
Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and on fun outings. I trust very few...
- Jackie F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elwood, IL:
How can I find a Elwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elwood, 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 2 babysitters in Elwood, 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 Elwood, IL?
The average rate for Elwood, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.50 per hour as of January 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 Elwood, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elwood, 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.