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60 babysitters are listed in Genoa, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Genoa, IL
Selena R.
Kirkland, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have taken care of children since I was in middle school. Most of my experience comes from taking care of children in my family as well as family friends' children, but I hope to expand upon this and make it a profession. I am comfortable taking care of small children as well as babies, so I do not have any exceptions.
Selena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Ozlem K.
Hampshire, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
l have been working as a babysitter since l was 15 years old, (I took care my cousins). After my Au Pair experience, I have been working for 1 year as a full-time nanny. I took care of a wonderful baby, who was 12 months and as a full-time nanny. After that job, l started to work part-time job and the family referred me their...
Ozlem can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Charol T.
Marengo, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi My name is Charol, I have over 15 years of experience working with children from Birth through High School including multiples. My past responsibilities included meal preparation, light housekeeping taking children in my care to various after school activities as well as over seeing homework. For the children in my care I do...
Charol can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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 am a mother of 2 grown children.
I am available for Full Time Nanny/Childcare.
Roxanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm calm, kind, artistic, energetic, and responsible. I've been babysitting since I was 14. I have plenty of younger cousins so I completely understand how stressful rowdy kiddos can be! I love kids and have taken child development classes in both college and while in high school. I was also given the...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Thora, and I am 23 years old.
I have worked in childcare for over 6 years, beginning as a daycare worker and eventually becoming an assistant teacher at a school in my hometown. I also worked as a full-time nanny for a wonderful family last year, and have been consistently babysitting throughout my ECE career....
Thora can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thora was a full time nanny for our 1 yo son and 3 yo daughter. She was reliable, trustworthy, and truly a professional. After a year of struggling to find and keep a good nanny, we were so happy to have met Thora. Our kids adored her as well! She is so creative...
Gianna K.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, 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
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting and part time nannying for about eight years now! I can provide great references upon requests. Thanks for taking the time to consider me!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Grace is very sweet and patient with my girls! She is punctual and communicates very well. I would highly recommend her and we are very happy that we have her."
Elizabeth G.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun loving, honest, personable.
I like working with kids because I like to help families succeed
I'm looking for a job that is with a good family long-term.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old.
In my spare time, I like to go to church, Planet Fitness, spend time with my family,...
5.0
"Tara was awesome! She is very reliable. My kids just adored her. She was always happy and able to do whatever I asked of her. She's the best nanny our family has ever welcomed."
Marna W.
Molly I.
Woodstock, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping and pretty much anything you ask of me. I value my time with all the kids I meet and enjoy getting time to play with them and help grow and develop. I am coming home from the University of Alabama for the summer and I am interning full time as a Physical Therapy...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is an amazing sitter she went above and beyond in all aspects. The kids absolutely loved their time with her and she was so prepared, babysitter bags are my favorite, she had everything a kid could need to enjoy their night. Molly also went out of her way to...
Vince P.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi thank you for taking the time to read my message, I look forward to speaking to you and see if we are a great fit for each-other. for starters, my name is Diana I am 23 years old, I live in Elgin & I have been doing babysitting on and off for about 5 years already, I do care giving as my other job and currently starting my...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Diana is very reliable and has a great personality!"
Rosalia R.
5.0
(2)
I graduated with my associates of arts, and have taken many child care classes. I also worked as an assistant teacher for over a year, with children ages of 3mo to 7 years of age. I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow! I am a very energetic person and l would love to find a family to help care for. I am CPR...
Giavanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gia is a long term family friend of mine. She's been such an awesome baby sitter to my daughter. She's been so helpful through all the stages of my daughter life. She's currently 3 years old now and to this day anytime Gia comes over her face just lights up. She's...
Alysia Z.
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: Craft assistance, travel, 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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Alyssa! I graduated from Northern Illinois University. I started doing child and animal care while I attended school obtaining my bachelors degree. I now work in corporate sales and recruiting. I work mainly remote from my apartment which has tons of space and windows. I live in a pet friendly apartment building with a dog...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is a wonderful care provider. She is great with our 8 year old son and has done a terrific job of taking care of him, our house and our pets while we are away.
She is energetic and keeps our very energetic son occupied. She is personable and very easy to...
Patricia M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*I am also available for house sitting and pet sitting! Read on to learn more about me!
I am a 35-year-old female. I have worked full-time as a Certified Dental Assistant for the past 15 years. I recently moved to DeKalb. I have experience with newborns as well as all other ages. I am healthy and active and able to perform a...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amy is an amazing sitter! She is kind, helpful and very intuitive about knowing what a child needs at any given time. I completely trust her with my little girl. And my daughter LOVES hanging out with Miss Amy!
Knowing my little girl is having a good time with...
Jenny M.
Sade C.
Woodstock, IL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 32-year-old college student who is born and raised in Chicago I recently moved back home to Illinois from California, where I was working as a lead infant teacher at daycare. My past experience include parks and recreation as well as a paraprofessional in elementary schools as I am certified. I am also CPR and First Aid...
Sade can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sade was great with helping me with any task I asked for help with around the house from gardening/yard-work to folding and putting away laundry to getting my kids to school and day care in the morning. She always gave a lot of advance notice if she couldn't work a...
Annette V.
Anna S.
Huntley, IL
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna and I'm energetic 44 years old mother of three teenage girls with over 10 years of babysitting and some preschool teaching experience.
I really enjoy watching children grow and learn, helping them as they grow and face new challenges in school and life in general. I feel our responsibility as parents and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are at different stages and she learns what best works for your child."
Sara O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Genoa, IL
Thora C.
5.0
Thora was a full time nanny for our 1 yo son and 3 yo daughter. She was reliable, trustworthy, and truly a professional. After a year of struggling to find and keep a good nanny, we were so happy to have met Thora. Our kids adored her as well! She is so creative and organized, planning really fun...
- Gianna K.
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.
Grace P.
5.0
Grace lives up to her name because she was a grace to us when we needed some ad-hoc help with our little one! She is a talented young woman in general, patient and calm under pressure, and very communicative. I never had to worry if she wouldn't be here on time or wouldn't answer my messages. She...
- Rachel P.
Tara B.
5.0
Ms Tara is wonderful she's an awesome caregiver/nanny..she's the best!!
- Ashaki M.
Molly I.
5.0
Molly is an amazing sitter she went above and beyond in all aspects. The kids absolutely loved their time with her and she was so prepared, babysitter bags are my favorite, she had everything a kid could need to enjoy their night. Molly also went out of her way to help us with chores that were...
- Vince P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Genoa, IL:
How can I find a Genoa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Genoa, 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 Genoa, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Genoa, IL?
The average rate for Genoa, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.33 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 Genoa, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Genoa, 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.