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60 babysitters are listed in Gurnee, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Gurnee, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan volunteered for me and served as one of our volunteers for children's ministry at our local church. She was always willing to serve even if she wasn't on the schedule for that weekend. I have also served on a missions team with her and she really has a great...
Jennifer V.
Keyla R.
Waukegan, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm interested in this position! I'm a college student looking to help on weekends. I have 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages.
Keyla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keyla is very attentive to children's needs. Very helpful and was always on time."
Sonia C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have two children of my own who are now 27and 25 and raising them brought such joy to my life. My son was always very rambunctious and keeping up with he and my daughter kept me very busy, which I really enjoyed! Being a stay-at-home mom was just a gratifying experience that taught me so much about life and kids, and as they...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Lisa for a last minute date night. She was punctual and flexible to our changing dates and times. She watched our two children (ages 2 and 8) and we were assured Lisa would be fun/engaged with our two young girls. She followed directions we laid out in...
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elbia and I have many years of experience with children. Children are my passion I have cared for families with one child to a family with four children. I have experience with new borns. I have my own car to drive the children to practice, school, sport clubs and etc.
Elbia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elbia is a wonderful person and we trust her completely with our children! She’s been taking care of our 3 boys for over a year. She’s someone who loves this job. She has a calm and loving demeanor and is very playful too. Our boys always look forward to seeing her...
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Eva W.
Round Lake, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For A New Part-time Or Full-time Position.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 22 years of experience as a nanny and I love kids. I have experience watching infants and children of all ages. I have helped 5 families care for their children. I also have experience watching twins and disabled children with autism. I am currently looking for a new nanny position part-time or full-time and available to...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eva was our part-time nanny for nearly two years. I highly recommend her. She was a solid reliable driver, very punctual and helped around the house as- needed. She was very gentle with our kids and made them feel comfortable all of the time. She took my daughter...
Sharyn P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me!
I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley was an amazing catch for our family, we were so lucky to have her! When my little guy was just a few months old, I interviewed quite a few perspective sitters & she stood out far above the others. I can't for the life of me find anyone as trustworthy, fun,...
Colleen S.
5.0
(1)
I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!
Addison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always...
Dana S.
5.0
(6)
At age 11 I started Nannying for a family in my community that needed care for four children, three of them Triplet's as their Mother had multiple health issues such as heart surgeries for pacemaker replacements, cancer treatments, and so many other health wise conditions. Hired at multiple local School's as a Teacher's Aide,...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel is wonderful with children. Reliable, fun and very creative. Our son found her a joyful to be around. She is easy going yet attentive. She cares and it shows."
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Emily H.
Zion, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've always loved kids. I am currently a double major of elementary education and early childhood development. Due to my ongoing education I am unavailable on Tuesday and Thursday.
I'm looking for a job that is reliable and safe. I would love to work for a great family.
I've been babysitting since before I can recall. I am...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was a great nanny for my daughter over the summer. Was always punctual. Very responsible with my child and pets."
Laura W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I do babysitting for more than 10 years now. I take care children with the ages 4months -7years old. I do care giving too for elderly.
Carina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Carina was so sweet and caring with our daughter. She went above and beyond the expectations to make sure our daughter was cared for. Her level of communication was superb as well."
Jillian D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."
Susan B.
Melvie M.
Round Lake, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
been doing caregiver for over 12 years, I am efficient, honest and God fearing individual. I love to take care of people and been recommended to many seniors and children.
Melvie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melvie is the blessing that I didn't realize that I needed! My kids absolutely love her and are always looking forward to her arrival every time we schedule with her. She has such a caring spirit and goes the extra mile to help me with some of the household tasks...
Delilah G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile!
My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast...
Anna G.
Quinnlyn M.
Lake Villa, IL
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a College and Career Navigator for the College of Lake County. I work Monday-Friday 8-4 but I am usually available nights and weekends! I have 10+ years of experience babysitting ages 6mo-12years. I have also working in education for about 2 years now and have sped experience.
I absolutely adore kids...
Quinnlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as 2-months-old all the way to 12+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Rachel. Our family has 3 boys - ages: 1,4,6. Rachel was is great managing the different age levels especially when it came to meal requirements and differing bed time routines. She brought her own games and activities for each of the boys as...
Andrew K.
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...
Isabella S.
Mundelein, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Bella and I am an 18-year-old college student looking for work over the summer! I am very reliable, patient, and kind. I love to work with kids as I am studying to be a teacher in school. I've been babysitting here and there for about 5 years. I have my own car and am willing to do light housework. I am looking...
Alejandra C.
Round Lake, IL
$18-34/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children for 2 years between the ages of 3 months and 7 years old.
I'd describe my personality as confident, energetic, intelligent, creative, reliable and cheerful!
I like working with kids because I love teaching them about life and how to navigate through it. Being able to be there and help them out with...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently work as a case worker. I work with children ages 6-11. I am willing to help you with yours as well
Belinda can also help with: Craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL
Meghan K.
5.0
Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!
- Former Member A.
Keyla R.
5.0
She's very dependable and hard working. She's also very well at communicating.
- Susana D.
Lisa S.
5.0
I had to find a babysitter last minute for my 9 month old. Lisa responded right away, and offered for us to interview her as well. Being a first time mom, and leaving my baby with a non-family member for the first time, I was nervous. Lisa reassured me that she would take care of my baby as if she...
- Lexi K.
Elbia D.
5.0
Elbia is a wonderful person and we trust her completely with our children! She’s been taking care of our 3 boys for over a year. She’s someone who loves this job. She has a calm and loving demeanor and is very playful too. Our boys always look forward to seeing her and we are grateful to have her in...
- Care member
Eva W.
4.0
Eva watched our child full time for over two years starting at 3 months old. She is caring and very patient. We would recommend her for families seeking a loving caregiver. Eva helped with light house keeping and transporting our child to activities such as the park, library, and other schedules...
- Megan H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gurnee, IL:
How can I find a Gurnee babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gurnee, 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 26 babysitters in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, IL?
The average rate for Gurnee, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.42 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 Gurnee, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gurnee, 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.
Ratings for Gurnee, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Gurnee, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.