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60 babysitters are listed in Gilberts, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 9 years
Babysitters in Gilberts, IL
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Amelia and I am 36 years old. A little about me- I have my associates in early childhood education, I've been a nanny/babysitter for over 15 years and was also a qualified lead teacher of the toddler classroom in a local daycare! I live in Gilberts and I'm a mother of two wonderful children; a 5-year-old...
Amelia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia interviewed with us and helped take care of our infant son. She was warm and friendly. She was great with the baby. Unfortunately we were not able to hire Amelia, but believe that any family would be lucky to have her."
Katie S.
Katelyn B.
Gilberts, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with three years of childcare experience. My passion for working with children stems from my enjoyable previous babysitting roles and a strong desire to positively impact their lives. I believe in supporting families by providing reliable childcare options.
I am very comfortable enforcing...
Heather T.
Gilberts, IL
$17-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Dependable & Caring MamaBear Looking For A Family To Take Care Of
Dependable and Honest Single Mom of Teens in search of a family to make a difference caring for their loved ones big or little. I love children of all ages, seniors hold a special place in my heart. I have 19 years experience in Massage Therapy and love what I do for others. I love taking care of people.
I like working with kids...
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny with 2 years of childcare expertise. I'm passionate about outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and fostering creativity through musical activities. I coached soccer at a summer day camp. Skilled in light snack preparation, kids' laundry, baking, tidying up, and providing homework assistance. I'm...
Lara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
I was a certified preschool teacher for 20+years. Additionally I supervised staff of 8 for approximately 65-75 children, ages K thru 6th grade at an after school program for 4 years. Presently, I am retired and after having cared for my grandchildren the last 3 years I find myself needing to keep busy as they are now in...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Jillian S.
South Elgin, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Babysitter Available On Weekends And Weeknights
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just moved to the Arlington Heights area with my 2-year-old cat named Kevin! In my free time, I love to be active and spend as much time outdoors as possible. I am employed full-time at an environmental consulting firm, but I am available most weeknights and weekends and would love to be your date-night sitter!
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jillian worked for us several times this summer. She was always on time, responsible, and she loved playing with the kids. She cleaned up after them and we came home to a clean house. My girls still text her on occasion to say hi because they miss her. Jillian...
Tiana D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nelly, I was born in Peru, went to College there and got a Degree as an Elementary School teacher there. After having children, I decided to find a job that permitted me caring for my own children too. I am pretty new to Care. com yet have almost 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny (references).
I...
Nelly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nelly was very helpful caring for my 8mo old and a lovely person to be around."
Beatrice D.
Danielle N.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Danielle. I'm 23 years old and currently studying elementary education at NIU! I have cared for many children ages newborn-12+. I am able to cook for and feed them, take them to necessary places, help with homework, change diapers, bathe, and put to bed. I absolutely love kids and really connect with them. I...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...
Irma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at the time in Nov 2021. She has been with us ever since, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Irma is...
Care member
Nicole A.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole worked in our early childhood program. She worked with children ages 0-5 in these programs with class size ranging from 3-6 students. Nicole was very patient and caring with all of the children in the programs. As part of her job she was responsible for...
Katie G.
Asana K.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-43/hr
Ghana lady who is caring for all people and God fearing from Africa
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Asana a 33-year-old lady, a mother of three boys honest, loving, caring, dependable person. I am also a nursing assistant with education of CPR and first aid. I have a lot of experience car for kids and also seniors. I have six years of baby sitting and also five year of musing assistant job. Need some one to...
Asana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a very loving, fun, and very organized person. My kids love her, she still watches them on and off when I need her help."
Mecktilda M.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She’s very involved with the children. She’s always on time & she’s such a caring person. "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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.
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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"We love Jody! She currently watches our 17 month old one day a week as well as all 3 of our children a second day of the week (including 3 year old twins). She just jumps right in and is great with all of them. We know they're in great hands when Jody's there. In...
Deanna A.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Calista. I have a 3-year-old son & am expecting a little one at the end of the year. I have worked with a wide range of ages ranging from a newborn-12/13 years. I used to work in the Preschool at Larkin High School for 3 years. I babysit on weekends for people in need of a a babysitter, and I was also a Nanny for...
Calista can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Calista is a very passionate and understanding person when it comes to the care of my son. I have high expectations, and she has never let me down. She is the first person I refer when asked about child care because I know she will not disappoint with her amazing...
Jaclyn S.
Venessa A.
Algonquin, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Eliana R.
Crystal Lake, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa Was Great! We have used her a few times and our four kids LOVE her. They said she played with them and they had so much fun. She also got to our house in plenty of time and was flexible on our return times. She is a great person to entrust your children...
Vicky C.
Justyna K.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Are you looking for someone you can trust with your kids? I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver.
I manage kids when they are upset or troubled in a very calm and well manner. I understand the process and the support that is needed. I have babysat family and friends from a very young age. I love children and animals....
Justyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Very attentive
Good communication and helped to establish a safe environment. Helped monitor multiple moving parts and was responsible and professional."
Simon J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gilberts, IL
Amelia B.
5.0
Amelia interviewed with us and helped take care of our infant son. She was warm and friendly. She was great with the baby. Unfortunately we were not able to hire Amelia, but believe that any family would be lucky to have her.
- Katie S.
Jillian S.
5.0
Jillian worked for us several times this summer. She was always on time, responsible, and she loved playing with the kids. She cleaned up after them and we came home to a clean house. My girls still text her on occasion to say hi because they miss her. Jillian is an amazing person. You would...
- Tiana D.
Nelly F.
5.0
Nelly was very helpful caring for my 8mo old and a lovely person to be around.
- Beatrice D.
Irma M.
5.0
I have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at the time in Nov 2021. She has been with us ever since, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Irma is truly amazing. She is such a...
- Care member
Nicole A.
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 be lucky to have Nicole as their...
- Molly S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gilberts, IL:
How can I find a Gilberts babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gilberts, 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 5 babysitters in Gilberts, 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 Gilberts, IL?
The average rate for Gilberts, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of November 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 Gilberts, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gilberts, 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.