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60 babysitters are listed in Island Lake, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years

Babysitters in Island Lake, IL

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Elizabeth C.


Island Lake, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an...

Deborah Q.

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Nathalie A.


Island Lake, IL

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time To Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I love kids! I am the oldest of three and have plenty of experience taking care of children. I am extremely family oriented. I am looking for a special family that I can babysit part time and/or occasionally for. I look forward to meeting you!
Nathalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie was so great! It was the first time we hired a babysitter and she made us feel very comfortable leaving our babies! She kept us updated with pictures throughout the night. Definitely hiring her again :)!"

Dani K.

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Afsheen J.


Mundelein, IL

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Afsheen. I am looking for a babysitting job near me. I live in Mundelein. I am 46 years old and have a lot of experience with kids. I have older kids of my own and can take in any challenge with any kid. I love kids and can't wait to babysit! I can pickup and drop off kids to there destination! I am available from...
5.0
"Afsheen has been caring for our 15 month old daughter and I cannot imagine a better person to care for my precious little one! Afsheen is amazing, she is very calm and she creates an environment where our daughter can thrive. We have seen our daughter reach key...

Yueli L.

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Stephanie L.


Ingleside, IL

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a younger brother and several young family members that I've taken care of since they were toddlers. I enjoy any activities with children that will develop their learning and hands on skills. I am also open to any new activities to achieve the best possible company a young child may need during his/her critical learning...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Stephanie is the best. It wasn't long before she became part of the family. The kids were always thrilled to see her, even if they knew that it meant work for them. My dogs loved her from the start, that's how I knew i could trust her. She was always on time and...

Khristina A.

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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 great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."

Susan B.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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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Adriana S.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Adriana is extremely dependable and great with communication! My kids love her and look forward to her coming to babysit! She is very responsible and also very kind. She has babysat for us several times and basically overall she is so awesome!"

Natalie B.

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Alexandria D.


Grayslake, IL

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our newborn son from birth to 3 months! She is so kind, warm and always finds fun activities for the kids. Our little...

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Suzanne D.


Wauconda, IL

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....
Suzanne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would recommend her to anyone!"

Trevor F.

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Amber C.


Algonquin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience caring for children. I have been a nanny for various families with children of all ages, as well as a daycare teacher, substitute teacher, infant teacher, and public school preschool teacher. I worked for the same family for over four years, starting with two children ages 6 months and 2 years,...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Malgorzata K.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
Malgorzata can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I HIGHLY recommend Margie! We loved having her in our home. She was on time, reliable, trustworthy and responsible. She took initiative to always stay busy and never sat around. I never saw her looking at her phone. She was always kind and engaging with my...

Ashley S.

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Stephanie K.


Ingleside, IL

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful babysitter and our girls love her."

Jami H.

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Denise N.


Ingleside, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available For Last- Minute And Full-Time Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience with newborns through teenagers. I'm patient, calm and committed to safety. I'm a non-smoker and comfortable with any pets in the home. My background check is available for you to see.
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Denise was wonderful with my children. Always doing something new and fun."

Stacy L.

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Susan H.


Cary, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare provider seeking position as a Nanny. Licensed daycare provider for 25 years, tried another line of work, but found I greatly miss working with children! Enjoy providing creative, fun, and educational activities geared to children's interests and needs, all within a safe and warm environment. Have...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sue was a nanny to our very active 2 and 4 year olds. She was amazing! She was great at structuring their day with outdoor time, fun games, and really cute and creative art projects. She was extremely dependable and so wonderful to work with! My husband and I often...

Ryan S.

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Kendra H.


McHenry, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hey Everyone! My Name Is Kendra! I Can't Wait To Hopefully Help You Out

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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.

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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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wonderful nanny!! One of the best we have ever had. She is very flexible. My wife and i have very busy schedules and she did a great job working around us. Our two daughters love her and are always very excited when she comes. She always went above and beyond...

Andrew B.

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Sophia D.


McHenry, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Our kids love going to Sophia’s house. She helped when my son was getting potty trained (he did better at her house than mine) He is now a proudly potty trained little man. My daughter loves when she gets to go to Sophia’s always talks about how fun it is. "

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Anna N.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Do It All

Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "

Paige N.

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Jennifer M.


Cary, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time, Evenings And/Or Weekend Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs. I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a special person. Some of Jen's top qualities are caring, nurturing, dependable, punctual, and most importantly...

Jessica C.

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Carli H.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carli and I am 32 years old. I have a 10-year-old son and our family lives in Cary. I am currently in school for massage therapy which I attend on Mondays and Wednesdays. I was a former full time nanny from 2015 to 2021. Before that I have 8 years of babysitting experience. My availability would be Tuesday,...
Carli can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carli was great! Very friendly and great with kids. We wish our our position was not temporary or we would have definitely used her!"

Katie G.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Island Lake, IL

Elizabeth C.

5.0

Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an excellent cook and enjoys doing...

- Deborah Q.

Nathalie A.

5.0

Natalie is an excellent caregiver. We highly recommend Natalie.

- Kirsty E.

Afsheen J.

5.0

Afsheen is so warm, kind, and responsible, and we feel very lucky to have found her. She looked after our two-year-old twins during a weeklong trip and earned our (and their) trust quickly with her loving and joyful approach to child care. She sang, danced, and played with our boys and fed us all...

- Alex S.

Stephanie L.

5.0

Stephanie is the best. It wasn't long before she became part of the family. The kids were always thrilled to see her, even if they knew that it meant work for them. My dogs loved her from the start, that's how I knew i could trust her. She was always on time and never let me down. She always did...

- Khristina A.

Heather L.

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.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Babysitters in Island Lake, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.