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60 babysitters are listed in Fox River Grove, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Fox River Grove, IL

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Jody W.


Fox River Grove, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...
Jody can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Judy watched our 4-month-old daughter for two weeks. She was wonderful! She played with our daughter, took her on walks, and worked on a good nap schedule (something we always struggled with). Jody was professional, on time every day, and kind. We would absolutely...

Tanya S.

I'm a natural-born caregiver with a passion for nurturing and supporting children. Motivated by my previous rewarding experiences as a babysitter and my desire to positively impact young lives, I decided to pursue a career in childcare. My friendly and approachable personality allows me to easily connect with children and...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old! I have been told by several people that I should go into childhood development because I have a gift with children. I love arts and crafts, watching movies, and outdoor activities! I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Justine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Eliana R.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Educated, professional, responsible, communicative, I like teaching, recreating, preparing food, dedicated to caring for children. Venezuelan my language is Spanish, 3 years of experience.
Eliana can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"We absolutely love Eliana. We never had anyone outside of family take care of our kids and we were very nervous. The moment we met Eliana, she assured us that she would take care of our infant as her own. And she did! She's dependable, punctual, caring and patient....

Melissa P.

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Jeri R.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For eight years, I taught special education (learning disabilities) in the public schools. Since my first son was born, I've been a stay-at-home mom. For the past 24 years, I've been homeschooling my kids. During those years, I also taught preschool at our co-op, Now that I only have a senior at home, I really miss caring...
Jeri can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her. "

Jeff B.

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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, travel, craft assistance
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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Vicki P.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver, Before School

Hi my name is Vicki I am the mother to 3 young adult children. My oldest daughter just got married last year, my middle daughter is currently going to school at NIU, and my youngest son is pursuing a business career down in the city. I would love to help you any way I can. On top of being a Mom I've also helped other families in...
Vicki can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Vicki is very dependable and always punctual. She's been watching my son since he was 3 months old. My son actually calls her auntie :) "

Vanessa R.

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Amber C.


Algonquin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience caring for children. I have been a nanny for various families with children of all ages, as well as a daycare teacher, substitute teacher, infant teacher, and public school preschool teacher. I worked for the same family for over four years, starting with two children ages 6 months and 2 years,...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 12 years and I truly love working with children! I enjoy reading, playing, and learning with children. I'm very flexible, loving, patient, kind, creative, and reliable. I hope to find a great family to work with soon!
Sherri can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sherri was our nanny for our now 16 month old daughter. Sherri was always prompt, communicative and reliable. She was very warm, empathetic and engaging with our daughter. She has so many years of experience as a nanny, which helped as first time parents, who were...

Lindsey M.

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Jennifer M.


Cary, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time, Evenings And/Or Weekend Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs. I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Jenn is fantastic with our dog, a pit/Shepherd mix, and our two girls, who she's been watching since they were born. Highly recommend."

Cassie K.

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Bonnie R.


Cary, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice way to keep us updated. My children never wanted to let Bonnie go. They still talk about her all the time. I Highly Recommend...

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Colleen P.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Deborah B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Debbie, I am 55 years old and live in downtown Crystal Lake. I have over 20 years experience with babysitting. I have lots of energy, so enjoy being active both indoor and outdoor. Sports are lots of fun! Always nice to do arts & crafts, reading, homework and so much more. Always open for ideas with the family....
5.0
"Debbie is a warm, trustworthy and responsible sitter! She has sat for my young kids a few times and they enjoy spending time with her. "

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Savannah V.


Barrington, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Savannah. I am currently a student in college at Loyola University Chicago. I am a very outgoing and confident person who has approximately 3 plus years of babysitting experience. I guarantee your kids will have fun. Arts and crafts and playing games is a fun way I like to be engaged with the kids. I also like to...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Savannah is kind, energetic, and engaging. Instantly connected with my three young children and kept them active and entertained. She is a joy to have in our home!"

Sara S.

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Sydney F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$17-25/hr14 yrs exp

Babysitter

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:

First Aid

CPR

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

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Caitlin N.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Sitter With Early Childhood M.Ed. Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design. I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."

Frank G.

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Venessa A.


Algonquin, IL

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

I am 40-year-old mother of 3 children. My youngest is 10. I have my Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education. I have over 15 years experience working with children in an array of different settings. I also have experience with physical and developmental disabilities. I'm a strong advocate for social emotional development...
Venessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Venessa worked as a caregiver for my 90 year old mother-in-law, and then as a personal care assistant for my disabled daughter. In both instances, she was highly competent, responsible, and dependable. Venessa facilitated to all of my daughter's physical needs and...

Victor C.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We did not get the opportunity to hire Makalyin due to a scheduling conflict (on our end, not hers). She was kind, prompt and openly communicative from the start and willing to even put in extra hours on a day she already worked for someone else to help us in a...

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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fox River Grove, IL

Jody W.

5.0

Judy watched our 4-month-old daughter for two weeks. She was wonderful! She played with our daughter, took her on walks, and worked on a good nap schedule (something we always struggled with). Jody was professional, on time every day, and kind. We would absolutely hire Jody again!

- Tanya S.

Eliana R.

5.0

We absolutely love Eliana. We never had anyone outside of family take care of our kids and we were very nervous. The moment we met Eliana, she assured us that she would take care of our infant as her own. And she did! She's dependable, punctual, caring and patient. She made her food every day, made...

- Melissa P.

Jeri R.

5.0

I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her.

- Jeff B.

Emily Z.

5.0

We love Emily! My youngest son, in kindergarten, was struggling to keep up with the new reading and math requirements, and Emily worked with him twice a week to help him get on track. We will be continuing to work with her this next year in first grade!

- Katherine P.

Vicki P.

5.0

Vicki is very dependable and always punctual. She's been watching my son since he was 3 months old. My son actually calls her auntie :)

- Vanessa R.

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