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Delaney P.
Grant Park, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very passionate about watching children. I enjoy being outside, reading, and walking. I am very activez I play college sports, it has taught me to time efficient and organized. I love meeting new people and creating new relationships.
Delaney can also help with: Meal prep
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am available to babysit, pet sit, house sit, and/or run errands! I have worked for several families through Care doing short term nannying that I am still in contact with today.
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified through my college
- College graduate (assoc degree)
- 6+ Years experience working with kids
- Love animals
I am...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Autumn got my sixth grader to and from his football practice and games this past football season. She was never late and she was always kept me informed. We would definitely recommend "our" sweet Autumn to any other family needing childcare."
Brittni H.
Hi my name is Mikayla, I am 26 years old and have been a CNA for 5 years. I have experience with working in a facility as well as home health care. Patient care experiences include cooking meals, transferring in and out of bed/chair, , simple house tasks, feeding, and grooming. My skills also include providing physical support...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
I am a reliable, organized, artistic mother of four happy, successful children. I was a police officer, soccer coach, manager of the school lunch program and PTA president. I enjoy cooking, playing outdoors and doing art projects with children. I am looking for a 20 - 24 hour position caring for children, pets and home.
Carrie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Regan, and I'm a freshmen at Hyles-Anderson College. In high school, I played volleyball, basketball, ran XC, and had a 4. 0 gpa. Working with kids, whether in my churches nursery or as a nanny, is one of my favorite things to do! I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, teachers aid, and junior church worker for a...
5.0
"I would highly recommend Regan for any childcare needs! She was absolutely amazing with our kids this summer and for some after school care. We have an 8y/o son and 5y/o daughter. She was always on time, reliable, and very flexible. I was at complete ease knowing...
Care member
Maddy C.
Crown Point, IN
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Maddy and I am a student at Indiana University Northwest. I have been babysitting for kids for about six years. Recently I became an aunt to triplets and spent 4 months caring for them full-time. I love being outdoors, and I can help with homework! I am also comfortable with pets and have my transportation.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jaclyn and I am looking to care for a child from my home. I have a teaching degree in physical education and health. I taught for 10 years, until I decided to stay home and be more present with my 3 children. I am willing to do virtual learning, if needed. I love to be active during the day and love crafting. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jaclyn is wonderful! She babysits my 2 year old daughter in her home. My daughter loves her family. Jaclyn takes great care of my daughter and I would highly recommend her."
Beth Y.
Alyssa M.
Crown Point, IN
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I have over 5 years of experience with children from newborn and up, I work really well with families and can be accommodating to anybody's schedule, I adore being a nanny and it's something I'm extremely passionate about, I look forward to meeting you and your families.
I'd describe my personality as loving and giving...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amazing at what she does and can be counted on when it comes to important decisions and responsibilities. Alyssa does well with infants all the way to teenager’s. Has a sweet and out going personality. "
Dean R.
Amanda Z.
Crown Point, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2. A 13-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. My kids are the absolute loves of my life. Although I don't get the luxury to see my kids every day due to joint custody. Let me be the one to play, teach and make your little one/s laugh and have fun!
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Mandy is so professional, dependable, sweet, kind, and so easy to talk to. I feel blessed to have been able to hire her. She is caring with my husband and I so appreciate that - she’s one of a kind!"
Care member
Mccoy C.
Flossmoor, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...
Mccoy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mccoy was perfect, she was on time and my daughter said she loved her , she had a great personality and was very polite, we would give her 10 stars if we could, we definitely will be using her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Christen and I am currently a graduate student in a gap year! I have experience with kids as I have worked in a daycare the past few years not to mention I have worked personally with many different families! Look forward to hearing from you!
Christen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed."
Andrew W.
5.0
(5)
Hi, I'm an experienced nanny and a college-educated empty nester with two wonderful grown sons. I love caring for children and babies. My own children were academically gifted and I believe that attention, play, and a joy of reading are all essential to every child's development.
I have completed the Adult, Child, and Baby...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend her. I already have her on a regular basis. She always makes my baby smile and my baby feels safe. She is quick to respond. Thanks to Kim, I can do other things."
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated to keep me and your little ones safe and everyone in my household is vaccinated. I have 25 plus experience. I have great References from other parents who have used my services. I can provide a background upon request. I also provide babysitting/childcare and limited overnight care.
Monitte can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Monitte continues to be the very best caregiver my son has ever had. She really cares about the children. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with infants all the way up to preteens. I am used to four children at a time. I change diapers, bottle feed, tutor, and do light cooking and cleaning. I have been sitting since I was in junior high and I have 15 years of experience.
I am also listed on the senior care portion of this site. I have an Assoc. of...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda worked for my family for about 9 months caring my my infant daughter. She was reliable, professional and pleasant. She was open to any kind of activity with her, and even took her to classes where she could interact with other infants. Ultimately it was...
Amanda B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
4.0
"As a nanny, Kathryn cared for my child as her own, always showing concern for his well-being, health and happiness. Occasionally, a sick child (hers or mine) would make coordinating our schedules a challenge, but we worked through it. She cared for my son in our...
Lauren B.
5.0
(3)
I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems."
Juan C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher. I have taught in every setting (elementary, junior high, and now high school). I have worked with children for more than 10 years, either in a baby sitter capacity to daycare worker, summer nanny. I am available for babysitting and tutoring. I can prepare meals and do light house keeping. My...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy worked as my assistant in my daycare for almost 2 years, and she was an awesome employee. Amy was responsible for implementing lesson plans as well as supervising the activities of children ages 2-5 yrs. Amy is dependable and she has a genuine love for...
Darice B.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Cristina :) I am a mom of 9 & 11-year-old girls and am available to care for your child in my home at all hours. If childcare is wanted in your home, I am available between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week. I love kids, and would love to help take care of a child to help his/her parents find safe, fun, and reliable...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Cristina treated my son like her own child. If it wasn't for preschool we would still be with Cristina."
Beth M.
Christina A.
Saint John, IN
$16-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm an Education major at Purdue Northwest, love working with both children and pets, currently working on CPR re-certification :)
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Didn't hire because our availability didn't match, but we loved our interview with her. She seems dependable, respectful, responsible, and dedicated. Great interview and lovely person!"
Rose L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced house keeper, I do cleaning. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Decluttering service, organizing service. Tidy up. I am currently looking for part time/ work or full time.
Norma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Norma took care of our two daughters and was very helpful. She made sure they were in bed in a timely manner and that they were fed . She also played with them."
John D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grant Park, IL
Autumn N.
5.0
Autumn, is our go-to babysitter. She's very kind and helpful. She follows through with any instruction or schedule I give her for our children. The kids have fun with her and enjoy whenever she comes over. I would highly recommend hiring her. She's responsible and professional.
- Care member
Regan R.
5.0
I would highly recommend Regan for any childcare needs! She was absolutely amazing with our kids this summer and for some after school care. We have an 8y/o son and 5y/o daughter. She was always on time, reliable, and very flexible. I was at complete ease knowing that the kids were in good hands...
- Care member
Jaclyn R.
5.0
Jaclyn is wonderful! She babysits my 2 year old daughter in her home. My daughter loves her family. Jaclyn takes great care of my daughter and I would highly recommend her.
- Beth Y.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Amazing at what she does and can be counted on when it comes to important decisions and responsibilities. Alyssa does well with infants all the way to teenager’s. Has a sweet and out going personality.
- Dean R.
Amanda Z.
5.0
Amanda has been great! My son, 4 y/o, loves it when she comes over. They get plenty of play and learning time while I'm at work!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grant Park, IL:
How can I find a Grant Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Grant Park, 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 1 babysitters in Grant Park, 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 Grant Park, IL?
The average rate for Grant Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 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 Grant Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Grant Park, 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.