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Babysitters in Grant Park, IL
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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"She's very honest and dependable!"
Vicky M.
Haylie F.
Manteno, IL
$17-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Haylie! I am 25 years old and currently live in Manteno, IL. I have been babysitting and watching children since I was 14. I have 4 younger siblings, so as the oldest I was basically the 2nd mom. I have babysat/ looked after newborns- teenagers. I am a huge disney fan and love going on walks, or just being...
Haylie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haylie is the best! She is caring and patient and the kids adore her. She has tons of fun ideas and is great at keeping kids busy and happy! Haylie is also very responsible, reliable and trustworthy. You can not go wrong by choosing her!"
Bethany H.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Elizabeth, and I was born in Birmingham, England, and have been in the United States for 30 plus years. As my old boss said, my niche in life is to take care of children! I worked for a daycare as a teachers assistant. I took care of infants, which I loved doing. I have taken care of numerous children throughout...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth (Nanny Liz) watched my son for the past year 3 days a week. Liz proved herself to be remarkably responsible and caring.
Liz fulfilled a variety of tasks and was an amazing help. One of the qualities that I liked most about Liz was her ability to...
Ann S.
Rianna R.
Steger, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience when it comes to caring for children as that was job before becoming a nurse. I am now a postpartum nurse caring for newborns and new moms. I am looking for some work on the side as I do miss babysitting.
Rianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing and the kids love her so much! I would definitely recommend Rianna!!"
Laura V.
Maggie G.
Dyer, IN
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Looking for a fun, energetic, and responsible sitter? Look no further! My name is Maggie, I am 21 years old attending college in Michigan. I adore children of all ages and love watching them learn and grow. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages. I love spending time with kids and always have fun, creative, and new...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie is very responsible and friendly. Kids love her. I trust her taking care of both my daughter and my dog. Plus, they both like her. She’s dependable and follows my specific instructions. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Ava and I have graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology with minors in forensic science and criminal justice! I am now attending Butler University for my masters in Mental Health Counseling. I'm currently looking for part-time childcare jobs in Lake County! I have nine years of experience babysitting different...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have hired Ava several times and just adore her. She is great with our two kids! She is dependable always on time and always nice to deal with."
Bridget P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Danielle! :) I recently moved to Florida from the suburbs of Chicago. Currently, I dog sit and am looking for a part time babysitting or additional pet sitting job. My current job has different days and hours every week so I have flexibility for date night sitting and pet sitting as well! I love working with kids, and...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is an excellent sitter and we enjoy having her as part of our family. She doesn't just watch the kids, she interacts with them."
Patricia O.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Chandler was so easy to work with! We needed a date night sitter in our hotel while we were traveling and Chandler was perfect for the job. She responded promptly to messages, arrived early, and brought activities for our daughter! I highly recommend her! "
Valerie V.
Brena Y.
Bourbonnais, IL
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brena Y. I'm a 25-year-old math teacher. I love children of all ages and am super pet friendly too. I have a 4-year-old Border Collie mix who also loves children and other pets. The 3 words that describe myself would be reliable, hard working and patient.
Brena can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Brena has done well in her educational academics. She showed professionalism while working with student in the school setting. She has a bubbly personality and dependable."
Emily J.
Taylor K.
Bourbonnais, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Love To Have Fun And Make Sure Everything Is Good. I Love Cleaning And Meal Prepping.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Taylor and I love being a sitter for children! I have always loved children and one day hope to have my own! My sister has a newborn baby at home and I'm always helping her care for him. I have plenty of experience taking care of children of all ages. I love being a nanny or sitter because I love the experience!...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"amazing sitter!! great with son he gets so excited when she walks in always on time."
Emily W.
Kesheva P.
Chicago Heights, IL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Love Working With Children And Parents. I Am A Student Therapist For Kids.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kesheva. I enjoy paring, tutoring/teaching, and cooking for children during my time of care. I also enjoy helping children organize their space, help create positive routines, and construct productive environments.
I have worked with over 10 families from Care. com, as well as others Nanny pages. I truly love...
Kesheva can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great person. Fabulous sitter. Dependable, fun, responsible. After hiring her, our son asks can the sitter come today. Will rehire."
Pat B.
Tori L.
Crown Point, IN
$12-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have gained experience watching my siblings and nephews since they were born. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, and crafts. I going to college on Tuesday and Thursday till 12:30. I absolutely love working with kids and also willing to do anything extra you might need.
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tori is punctual, willing to work and has a sweet spirit. I have enjoyed the times we have hired her. She has been willing to do all that I have asked, as well as taken initiative to go above what is required. If I had the work to keep her part-time or even...
Christian L.
Hi! Looking to further my nanny career - I have experience babysitting newborn through teenage years and 4 years full time nanny experience for 2 different families with children ages 3-10.
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, positive and responsible
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
My name is Brissa, and I have 7 years experience as a sitter. I have babysat for a multitude of families over the years with the age range between 6months-16 years old. I am an extremely compassionate, hardworking sitter who is looking to babysit for a family either short-term or for date nights until end of July. I have a...
Brissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Makailey S.
Manteno, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have been working with kids in the area for the last 7 years! This including babysitting, nannying, working in the elementary school, as well as daycare facilities in the area! I have experience with kiddos ages 0-16 and have plenty of references from each age group that would be more than happy to speak with you! Do...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brianna L.
Crete, IL
$15-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am very outgoing person and absolutely love being around kids. My favorites are being outside, arts/crafts, baking, and making bracelets! I have 2 sisters (8+9) and have always been like a second mom towards them. Both of my sisters have struggled with speech and Ive been with them every step of the way. Im looking for a...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Allie, a reliable and caring babysitter with 6 years of experience. I grew up babysitting younger siblings, cousins, and have interned at a daycare for the last 8 months. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. From organizing fun activities to assisting with homework, I'm...
Marie-claire J.
Frankfort, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love kids. I am a big cousin to 13 and I have babysat most of them since I was 12. I work at a daycare part time as well, ages there range from 3 mo. to 6 years old. I used to nanny for a family 5 days out of the week since my sophomore year of college (when they were 2 and 4). Now that their parents schedules are more...
Kayli C.
Dyer, IN
$11-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Part-time Babysitter Available; Part-time Tutor Available; Part-time Pet-sitter Available
I have previously babysat two children, a 6-year-old boy and a 10-year-old boy, for about a year and a half.
Kayli can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Hi! My name is Sammyka , a recent graduate from Howard University, and I've been a dedicated nanny since 2020, providing nurturing and reliable care to children of all ages. I have extensive experience with overnight care and have worked with children ranging from newborns to 14 years old. My background in child development,...
Sammyka can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grant Park, IL
Norma M.
5.0
Norma is passionate, kind, respectful and thoughtful. I believe she would be a benefit to you or your loved one.
- Tricia S.
Haylie F.
5.0
Haylie is the best! She is caring and patient and the kids adore her. She has tons of fun ideas and is great at keeping kids busy and happy! Haylie is also very responsible, reliable and trustworthy. You can not go wrong by choosing her!
- Bethany H.
Elizabeth K.
5.0
Elizabeth (Nanny Liz) watched my son for the past year 3 days a week. Liz proved herself to be remarkably responsible and caring.
Liz fulfilled a variety of tasks and was an amazing help. One of the qualities that I liked most about Liz was her ability to recognize what needed to be done and...
- Ann S.
Rianna R.
5.0
She is amazing and the kids love her so much! I would definitely recommend Rianna!!
- Laura V.
Maggie G.
5.0
Maggie is very responsible and friendly. Kids love her. I trust her taking care of both my daughter and my dog. Plus, they both like her. She’s dependable and follows my specific instructions. I would recommend her to anyone.
- 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.