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60 babysitters are listed in Lake Villa, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Lake Villa, IL

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Aleks S.


Round Lake, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I recently graduated college as a 22-year-old and I am looking for child care positions during my post-grad period. I have cared for multiple families in the past and I am excited to help out more families with childcare needs. I am CPR certified, I have experience with children of various ages (3-16), and most importantly-...
5.0
"Aleks babysit my 6 year old and she was so amazing with her. My daughter can't stop talking about her and asking for her to come back and watch her again. She was very professional, reliable, and kind. She played with my daughter all day and was great with our...

Mercedes B.

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Ashley R.


Grayslake, IL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...

Alexandria S.

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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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Ana F.


Gurnee, IL

$25-28/hr3 yrs exp

Ana

I am a teacher for children in Brazil, I work in two schools at the same time, one as a Portuguese/English teacher for children aged 5 and the other as a daycare provider with babies aged 1 to 2 years. I decided to be an au pair and became fluent in English and I had a wonderful experience with a host family that I love so much...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ana took such great care of our 3-year old boy. She always kept him safe and came up with fun activities to do with him. She's always find a new art project around things that he was interested in at the time. She is a safe driver and took him to the library,...

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Melvie M.


Round Lake, IL

$30-50/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, light cleaning, travel, 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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Erica W.


Fox Lake, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a stay at home mom looking to care for your child (in my home). Full time and part time openings available & hours can be discussed. I live in the Fox Lake school district, have reasonable rates and references upon request. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. Please contact me with any questions.
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed quite a few applicants and even though we decided to go a different direction, I'm confident that Erica would have also been a good choice. "

Allison S.

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Katie P.


Round Lake, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, and I love to babysit for all ages of children! I believe that kids need to have a caregiver who will be involved with them, play with them, help them to discover more about the world, and encourage imagination and exploration. I love to be involved in kids' lives in this way! My...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Highly recommend Katie! Very professional, attentive and trustworthy. "

Ella T.

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Emily A.


Antioch, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thanks in advance for taking the time to view my profile; reach out if you have questions I recently left my operation manager position at a gym due to changes during a recent buyout. I got back into nannying last November, but am looking for a 2nd family to support on a flexible basis. I like working with children of all...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was absolutely wonderful with my two kiddos! I knew having a fellow parent come watch my kids would be a natural fit, but Emily stepped right in on arrival and engaged my older one with conversation and activities, and once the younger one woke up from nap,...

Alyssa 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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Mariya K.


Gurnee, IL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...
Mariya can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariya babysat for us on Sundays while my husband and I worked for almost a year. (I had another baby and our schedules changed-which is why we do not to see her as much) Mariya is dependable; she never cancels . My four year old loves her. She takes over...

Rachel F.

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Valerie R.


Spring Grove, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.

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Katie M.


Round Lake, IL

$10-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am currently a 5th Grade teacher.. I have worked as a babysitter for 10 years. I have watched children that age from 1-13. I worked at the daycare at my high school for two years, ages 3-6, and even more! I love the positive environment around kids and am very patient and flexible. I am athletic, but also enjoy crafts and...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is very caring, responsible and understanding. Definitely recommend her. When she was unable to make it in because of an illness, she would provide a backup. That was very appreciated!"

Vanessa A.

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Evangelina R.


Grayslake, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly, Intelligent And Experienced.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...
Evangelina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Evangaline got a huge thumbs-up from our seven-year old, and I appreciated her punctuality (arriving a few minutes early) and flexibility (greeting us with a smile despite the fact our evening out extended an hour later than intended). Very professional, very...

Brad L.

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Denise N.


Ingleside, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.0

(1)

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Stacy L.

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Abigail G.


Antioch, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a family to bring their child(ren) to my house. I've been a nanny for 5 years. I got my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I've taken care of children from age 3 months to 8 years old. I now have my own 1-year-old. I know first aid and CPR. Let's talk and see if would be a good fit for each...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Abby has watched our baby at our home several times and in a church day care setting as well. Abby is so knowledgeable when it comes to child care! She is very professional and reliable. I know my daughter is in good hands when being cared for by Abby. She keeps...

Yvonne C.

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Hannah B.


Fox Lake, IL

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and have been working in the childcare field since I was 15! I am CPR and First Aid certified along with having my own reliable transportation. I have worked as an in-home nanny, occasional babysitting, daycare, and at a school for children on the spectrum! I am seeking a full time and...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah is awesome sitter! My 10 year old LOVES it when we tell him "Hannah's coming tonight"! She's always early and cleans up. "

Jay G.

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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 "energizer bunny" personality that I need in order to keep up with our 4 girls who go to 3 different schools and have a crazy pickup schedule and after school sports too. She's always ready, willing, and able to lend a hand whenever we need it."

Danae S.

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Molly S.


Round Lake, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

A Nanny With A Creative Mind And Positive Soul.

Hello families! My name is Molly, I'm 23 years old, and I'm currently seeking full-time babysitter opportunities! I take pride in being a compassionate, understanding, and hardworking person with a passion for making a difference in children's lives. I believe that seeing the world through a child's eyes and meeting them where...
Molly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katia T.


Round Lake, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

I've always had a passion for childcare. After several positive experiences babysitting, I knew I wanted to make a lasting, positive impact on children's lives. My four years of experience caring for children have given me the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your little...
Katia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Maria M.


Fox Lake, IL

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Maria Miliani - Babysitter And Night Nanny

Hello, my name is Maria Miliani. I have three years of experience working with infants and young children up to 7 years old. I discovered a passion for babies and young children's development, which led me to hold a basic certificate in Early Childhood Education from Chicago City Colleges, and I am currently pursuing an...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Villa, IL

Aleks S.

5.0

Aleks babysit my 6 year old and she was so amazing with her. My daughter can't stop talking about her and asking for her to come back and watch her again. She was very professional, reliable, and kind. She played with my daughter all day and was great with our dogs.

- Mercedes B.

Ashley R.

5.0

I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care that she can offer to you and your...

- Alexandria S.

Alexandria D.

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 ones love her and we’re so glad...

- Care member

Ana F.

5.0

Ana took such great care of our 3-year old boy. She always kept him safe and came up with fun activities to do with him. She's always find a new art project around things that he was interested in at the time. She is a safe driver and took him to the library, botanic gardens, and classes. Our son...

- Care member

Melvie M.

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 part of our family and look...

- Care member

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in Lake Villa, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.