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I have 5 years of experience. I'm majoring in Elementary Education. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I've also online tutored for students 2-6th grade for three years now. I've also worked at day camps. My previous campers age range from 6 years old through 15-year-olds. I just started at UIUC and would love to...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Katie H.
Vernon Hills, IL
$14-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Katie, and I am 19 years old. I have my AA, and I am home for the semester. I have 4 years of experience with kids including nannying as well as leading camp groups. I currently work at a Kindercare, and I truly love spending my day with those kids. As I transition out of that role, mainly due to distance, I...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have experience babysitting children as young as 2 years old. I love doing activities, such as playing games and making crafts, whenever I babysit because it keeps me and the children entertained! I have a reliable car and I'm comfortable with pets. I...
Alexandria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Caroline W.
Gurnee, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Carli and I'm a recent graduate from Illinois State. I have three dogs and a cat, and I love children! I have two years of experience, and was recently a safety monitor at a high school. I take pride in my strength to protect children and help them with anything they need!
Caroline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm BLS certificated , I have experience with children with development delay , psychical delay, and speech delay . Also military friendly current volunteering for the Army Reserve Family programs at my husbands unit . Non smoker, I can be very flexible and easy to work with . I'm 24 years of age , I have a 1-year-old of my own...
Beatriz can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Shayley P.
Highwood, IL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi my name is Shayley P. and I am an upcoming senior at the University of Missouri studying early childhood education. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I have tons of work experience with children of ages ranging from newborn all the way to 12 years old. In high school, I worked at an after school care...
Shayley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kellyn M.
Waukegan, IL
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Kellyn I am a loving and sweet person, I like to help others and I have experience and recommendations and my specialty is newborns, babies and infants and I would like to join your family I also speak Spanish and I have a 10-year-old girl.
I'd describe my personality as Kind, loving and reliable
I like working with...
Ana R.
Highland Park, IL
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider dedicated to fostering children's growth and well-being. My love for children and my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles inspired me to pursue a career in caregiving.
I'm known for my calm and patient nature, which helps me connect with children and create a...
Dawne S.
Grayslake, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 8. 5 years of past experience as a nanny, 15 years of experience working for Chicago Public schools, 5 years experience, working for a Catholic school. I have raised three lovely daughters and now a very proud grandmother of four granddaughters.
Other experiences include: Took children to and from school, lessons and...
Dawne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of three children ages 25, 22, and 12. I have many years of experience in childcare though our parish and school, along with volunteering with children with special needs in the area of Adaptive Water Sports. I am also a foster parent and adoptive parent.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Anij, a dedicated and nurturing professional with 7 years of experience in childcare.
My approach to childcare revolves around fostering a love for learning through engaging activities tailored to each child's interests and developmental stage. I prioritize creating a balance between educational play, outdoor...
Anij can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bridget R.
Grayslake, IL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. With five years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to two children, between the ages of 0 and 11. I have my associates degree from CLC and am continuing my education at NLU this spring.
I believe that every child is unique and...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Kirsten S.
Gurnee, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I have several years of experience babysitting newborns through preteens. I watch the children in my neighborhood, my 7 nieces and nephews and have watched newborn twins from 3 months old to 3 years old. I enjoy watching children grow and learn new things. I am CPR certified and was a student athletic trainer in Highschool....
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've worked at Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center for nearly 30 years. I've worked in the after-school programs, and been the cook as well. I also have three adult children.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Isabella. I am a respectable, responsible, easy going, and productive young adult. I can adapt to yours and your children's schedule. I have experience working with all ages of children including infants. I also have experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to pick up and drop off your...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi, My name is Sophia! I've been both a babysitter and nanny for 5 years and a day care teacher for 1. I've cared for children as young as 6weeks through 13 years old. Through this I've achieved my CPR/AED Certification, my Associates in Childhood Development, and my ECE Certification. I love animals and being outside, as well...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Sonya B.
Grayslake, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Growing up, I have always been the go-to babysitter in my neighborhood. Families enjoy having an energetic and kind role model to look after their children! The families I babysat for would spread the word and soon enough there were friends of friends contacting me asking me to babysit their children. I have always loved...
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Great Lakes, IL:
How can I find a Great Lakes babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Great Lakes, 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 8 babysitters in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, IL?
The average rate for Great Lakes, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 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 Great Lakes, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Great Lakes, 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.