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60 babysitters are listed in Gilberts, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Gilberts, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 24 years old and have been a full time day nanny for 7 years and occasional new born night nanny for 3. I've worked with many families in the past. I work with ages newborn to preteen! Highly experinced with multiples. I am CPR certified! I started off in nursing school but found myself as a recent graduate earning my...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them. "
nicole M.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nelly was very helpful caring for my 8mo old and a lovely person to be around."
Beatrice D.
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, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely love Irma and so does our 8 month old son! We hired Irma as a date night babysitter a couple of months ago. She is very flexible and always there for us. She is very caring, and she is the sweetest person ever. She does a great job getting our baby to...
Jolie D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 plus years of experience in Childcare, House Management and Pet Care. I have 25 plus years raising my own three children. I'm an empty-Nester now. I'm a young grandmother of 4 grandchildren. I have cared for children from newborn and up to high school age. I have cared for 3 sets of twins from newborn to toddlers and...
Norma can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Norma cared for our children for several years and has truly become part of the family. One of our children has special needs and has been exceptionally challenging over the years. She has been our pillar of strength navigating his care and seeing us through such...
Tom S.
Nicole A.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15/hr • 20 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
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.
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: Grocery shopping, 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily loves to care for children. She loves it all - from playing with them outside to changing dirty diapers. She is a very caring, compassionate person and has common sense when unexpected things occur. I would definitely trust Emily to watch my children....
Louann Z.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.
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
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello there parents! My name is Colleen, I am 25 years old. I have been a caretaker for family members to neighbors for at least 5 years. I babysat a family with a 2-year-old son and a 7-year-old girl for 4 years. I have watched newborn babies for relatives on and off throughout the years. I have attended nursing school and had...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Colleen sat for my two children for many years. She was an excellent caregiver and my children were thrilled to have her sit with them. I always felt very comfortable leaving my children with her knowing that she is a very capable and caring person. Her sunny...
Tina H.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.
Justyna K.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Polish and English Speaker
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...
Justyna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She and our fifteen month old got along splendidly. She was on time and polite. She entertained the baby while we left so there was no crying fit or anything. Would definitely recommend!!"
Jessica P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two sons who are now 19 and 23 years old. I have been a long term resident of Crystal Lake, IL. My husband and I raised our children in Crystal Lake. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and spent many years with a career in social services. I enjoy part time work at this stage in my life that has...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ruby, I'm very good with children and will give 100%of my attention to your kids. I'm trustworthy reliable , loyal, responsible , and a great loving person. I can do simple housework (cleaning, laundry, cook, dog walking)and drive kids where they need to go .
Ruby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gilberts, IL
Brooke P.
5.0
She is dependable and can always bring a smile to someone's face! She is a hard worker and loves kids and cares so well for them.
- nicole M.
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
Norma M.
5.0
Norma is a special lady who is amazing with all children but especially with children who have special needs or just need more!
More than a nanny, more like a grandma with all the love your child needs as well as the structure. A family would be lucky to have Norma love your child!
- Care member
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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 3 babysitters in Gilberts, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 $19.00 per hour as of March 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 Gilberts, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gilberts, 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.