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60 babysitters are listed in Gurnee, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Gurnee, IL

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Ana V.


Waukegan, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Trusty and caring nanny, ready to take care of your little ones, I will surely treat your children as mine with patient and love
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"She is amazing with kids, offers help in whatever you need and is very caring and patient. Always on time and when we have a change in schedule she is very flexible. I would rate her 5 starts if I could. My family and I love Ana."

Daniela T.

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Meghan K.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

Former Member A.

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Lisa S.


Lake Villa, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"My boys absolutely love Lisa and are excited every time she comes over"

Danielle M.

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Eva W.


Round Lake, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A New Part-time Or Full-time Position.

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Haley H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Upbeat Sitter Ready To Stop So Much Screen Time!

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Haley rocks!"

Erik E.

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Addison S.


Mundelein, IL

$15-21/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Helpful Sitter

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.

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Samantha W.


North Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Student Looking For Family To Work With

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family! I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...

Jolly B.

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Rachel R.


Zion, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful, Nanny Wanting To Lend A Helpful Hand

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel has been an active and attentive caretaker for my son (8) for years. She’s so good with kids and you can tell she truly enjoys them. Very attentive and caring. She’s even been referred to family members, and at this point has been around most of the kids in...

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Emily H.


Zion, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & 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.

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Carina D.


Round Lake, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Come And Go Caregiver

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Heather L.


Mundelein, IL

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Nanny Or Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heather is very dependable and reliable. We hired her for a before school care position and never once was she late or had any issues. From the first time I talked to her you instantly know that she is someone who would care for your child as she would care for her...

Meredith C.

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Melvie M.


Round Lake, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melvie is an exceptional caregiver. She is warm and attentive to my 99 year old mother taking care of basic needs and also keeping her engaged throughout the day. She is dependable and willing to adjust ther schedule if necessary. We are fortunate to have her as...

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Snizhana K.


Mundelein, IL

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have a strong background in both healthcare and science, with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. I'm currently working as a data scientist, but I truly miss the hands-on joy of caregiving. Before my current career, I worked as a CNA and Emergency Medicine Technician, including time at Alexian...
Snizhana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!"

Jane C.

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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Lisa to watch our two boys, one of which has special needs. Lisa was always punctual and always took good care of the boys. She was always patient and our kiddos loved seeing her everyday. We would definitely recommend Lisa for any of your childcare needs."

Shelby M.

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Rachel B.


Grayslake, IL

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel was great with my kids for after school care. She was very clear about her availability and flexible. She was very detailed and attentive. I really enjoyed hiring her and would have hired her permanently if she hadn't been leaving the country for her...

September L.

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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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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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...
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...

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Erin B.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Erin and I am in the process of getting a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. Also, I'm currently a clinical intern at the Josselyn Center in Waukegan, which is a community mental health facility. Before graduate school, I got a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Science at the University of...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL

Ana V.

5.0

She is amazing with kids, offers help in whatever you need and is very caring and patient. Always on time and when we have a change in schedule she is very flexible. I would rate her 5 starts if I could. My family and I love Ana.

- Daniela T.

Meghan K.

5.0

Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!

- Former Member A.

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.

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.

Haley H.

5.0

Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Haley rocks!

- Erik E.

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Average Rating4.2 / 5

Babysitters in Gurnee, IL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.