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My name is Signe and I am 25 years old, and I recently moved back to the area. I am a LPN and returning to school to complete my RN degree. I have nannied consistently over the past 10 years and worked a full time job the past 4 years as a pediatric nurse. I have experience nannying from 6 weeks old up to 15 years old, as well...
Signe can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Gloria V.
Harvard, IL
$20-50/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
I began working with children in April of 2010 starting out as a teacher aide and later a lead teacher at a non-profit daycare center. I have experience working with children of all age groups from infant to 13 years of age.
One thing you should know about me is I've worked in the early childhood education field for 14 years....
My name is Virginia I am 21 years old; I have 3 years of experience working at daycare center with children between the ages of 3 to 36 months. I am first aid and CPR certified with some Early Childhood College Credits. I love working with children and watching them grown but also interacting with them and creating a bond that...
Virginia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as encouraging, engaging & positive!
I'm looking for a job that can allow flexible hours for this summer! I've never worked with kids outside of my family but can assure I won't disappoint! I believe in honesty and respectfully always!
Olivia A.
Sharon, WI
$11-12/hr ā¢ 1 yrs exp
Hello! I have experience being a student teacher in public and private schools, as well as experience in Deaf Education. I have experience as a camp counselor with children with varying disabilities and needs.
I am fluent in both English and American Sign Language (ASL). My undergraduate degree is in psychology with a minor in...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Summer camp counselor and former boys and girls club staff. Experience teaching Sunday school, dance clinics and cheer clinics.
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Grace B.
Fontana, WI
$20-50/hr ā¢ 7 yrs exp
Looking To Provide A Safe And Fun Care Experience For Your Kids!
Hi! I'm Grace, and since the age of 13, I've been babysitting for various families in my area, offering a perfect balance of fun and safety.
Creativity is key in my approach to childcare. I'm always coming up with new and exciting activities to keep children entertained and engaged, from arts and crafts to imaginative...
Hi everyone! I am a positive, energetic, and responsible young woman who has been caring for kiddos periodically since the beginning of my high school years, including having worked with special needs kiddos at a summer camp. I am currently a graduate student at Colorado Christian University, studying Clinical Mental Health...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Alexis S.
Walworth, WI
$15-25/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education professional and mother of one 10-year-old. I always chose careers and courses that would allow me to serve my community and work closely with those around me. This included working with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, Nursery Coordinating for my church, and nannying/babysitting. I have my own...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
(3)
Hi! I am extremely experienced when it comes to babysitting children that range from newborns to teenagers. When I babysit, I try to get to know the children so I can learn about their interests so we can do activities together! Some of the activities that I do with the kids that I have babysat include going for walks, playing...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adrianna is amazing with my little guy, she does fun activities with him,takes him on walks ,gives him baths. Reads to him you name it.
We love having her watch our little guy. She Will even stay over night.
We highly recommend her."
Britany W.
Sade C.
Woodstock, IL
$21/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 32-year-old college student who is born and raised in Chicago I recently moved back home to Illinois from California, where I was working as a lead infant teacher at daycare. My past experience include parks and recreation as well as a paraprofessional in elementary schools as I am certified. I am also CPR and First Aid...
Sade can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sade did a great job taking care of my 3 kids. She was always on time and very reliable. Sade kept the house tidy too and was good at organizing areas of the house as well. She was helpful with potty training too."
Jeanne H.
Anna S.
Huntley, IL
$19-25/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna and I'm energetic 44 years old mother of three teenage girls with over 10 years of babysitting and some preschool teaching experience.
I really enjoy watching children grow and learn, helping them as they grow and face new challenges in school and life in general. I feel our responsibility as parents and...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are at different stages and she learns what best works for your child."
Sara O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children for the past 10 years from newborns to 14 years of age. My experience includes caring for children in their home for various families, summer camp counseling, and volunteering in the nursery on Sunday mornings. I love outdoor activities, crafts, and reading with the kids I provide care for. I am...
Staphany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the car repair too. While we were away, Staphany had the kids do art work and play outside. Her creativity is...
Nick And Meg A.
Esperanza R.
Poplar Grove, IL
$15-20/hr ā¢ 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
looking for a nanny I have a lot experience with newborn to 12-year-old like to interact with them and give them a lot of attention play with them and teach them and read to them also do some light cleaning also do cooking and prepping and laundry and help with homework also have in the past take them to the park or library and...
Esperanza can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Esperanza is very punctual, dependable, and trustworthy. She took all of the fear out of hiring a babysitter for our first son right away. I would recommend her for any parent. Very polite and willing to go above and beyond for your little ones!"
Trystan O.
Kendra H.
McHenry, IL
$15-25/hr ā¢ 4 yrs exp
Hey Everyone! My Name Is Kendra! I Can't Wait To Hopefully Help You Out
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as kind, outgoing and energetic
I like working with kids because I get the opportunity to help kids grow and help them develop!
I started working with kids when I was in middle school! I would volunteer to help the special education classes and have taught a special education class by myself my...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kendra is fantastic! She is so attentative to our boys and sends us updates while we are away. I would recommend her over and over! "
Samantha B.
Valerie R.
Spring Grove, IL
$18-25/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2 grown sons and a young, energetic grandmother of 7, ranging from 2 years to 15 years old. I have many years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and adolescents. I have experience tutoring 6, 7, and 8th graders with IEP's. I also have extensive skills required for special needs and can perform various...
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"My fiancee and I were going out of the country for vacation on a cruise. My fiancee has 2 kids still in school so we felt the need to have someone dependable be here in the evenings to keep an eye on the kids and make sure they got to school, etc. We also have 4...
Jason O.
Nicole A.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15/hr ā¢ 20 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist
5.0
(3)
Hello! I am Nicole! I am the oldest of seven children and have been babysitting since I was 10. As I grew up I continued that passion for taking care of kids by completing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development. I recently began my MSW with a PEL certification to become a school social...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is my neighbor and I have known her for 1.5 years. She is excellent with kids and goes above and beyond with them, such as working on their letters and numbers. She is very kind, patient, and always has a smile. I would trust her with my 3 girls anytime! "
Shannon G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
hi!!
My name is Nyanah
I'd describe my personality as creative, friendly, compassionate, and loving
I like working with kids because I have a little sister as well as a a niece and nephew that I love to spend time with and I think that kids are just a joy to be around, I love having fun with kids but will also make sure the...
Nyanah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Nyanah from the moment they met her! She was able to get both kids (2 and 4) down for bed, which was a very pleasant surprise. I would definitely hire Nyanah again."
Daryl F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Autumn.
I am a passionate, nurturing, caring, and creative individual with experience with children ages 3 months to 11 years, including twins. I feel most comfortable supervising 3 children at a time (depending on their age and needs).
For context, I've been babysitting for 7 years. I am punctual, good at...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Autumn has been a such a blessing for our family! I searched for child care for a long time and was losing hope that I would find a good fit. Autumn is great with the kids (even when its all three of them-which is a lot to handle), she is very dependable, easy...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I graduated with my associates for early childhood education. I also worked as an assistant teacher for over a year, with children ages of 3mo to 7 years of age. I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow! I am a very energetic person and l would love to find a family to help care for. I am CPR certified, first...
Giavanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Gia is a long term family friend of mine. She's been such an awesome baby sitter to my daughter. She's been so helpful through all the stages of my daughter life. She's currently 3 years old now and to this day anytime Gia comes over her face just lights up. She's...
Alysia Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Harvard, IL
Adriana S.
5.0
Adriana is a wonderful baby sitter. She is very caring, kind, attentive to our children. She gained the trust of our 3 kiddos pretty quickly with her creativeness and her calm disposition. She always keeps us up to date and asks appropriate questions to make sure your kiddos are cared for to your...
- Care member
Sade C.
5.0
Sade was great with helping me with any task I asked for help with around the house from gardening/yard-work to folding and putting away laundry to getting my kids to school and day care in the morning. She always gave a lot of advance notice if she couldn't work a particular day and was happy to...
- Annette V.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are at different stages and she learns what best works for your child.
- Sara O.
Staphany C.
5.0
Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the car repair too. While we were away, Staphany had the kids do art work and play outside. Her creativity is definitely a plus. She is mature and...
- Nick And Meg A.
Esperanza R.
5.0
We hired Esperanza as a nanny to bridge the time between my returning to work from maternity leave and our spot at daycare opening up. We are so glad that we did! I cannot say enough great things about the care she provided for my 5 month old! He is a huge nap fighter and she did everything in her...
- Laura W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Harvard, IL:
How can I find a Harvard babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Harvard, 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 4 babysitters in Harvard, 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 Harvard, IL?
The average rate for Harvard, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of April 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 Harvard, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Harvard, 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.