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60 babysitters are listed in Lockport, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Lockport, IL
Katie A.
Lockport, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a compassionate childcare provider with a Master's in Educational Psychology (in Aug '24) and a Bachelor's in Psychology, I am dedicated to empowering children of all backgrounds and abilities through a strengths-based approach. I leverage my expertise in child development, applied behavior analysis, and child health &...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emilie P.
Lockport, IL
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Age 22 Sibling Of 4 (two Older Brothers, One Younger Sister)
Chuck E Cheese employee for 5+ years!
Experienced many different ages groups to care for from birthday party hosting.
I'd describe my personality as creative, colorful, & upbeat!
I like working with kids because they give us never ending new scenarios/ situations to experience!
My skills include I can be creative with meals...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Laura A.
Lockport, IL
$38/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter/ Caregiver Available Overnight and Short Notice
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a medical assistant for over 25 years. My experience is in outpatient surgery, and physician's office. Home health / Care giving is something I began four years ago after my employer retired. My references are excellent and available upon request. I am very flexible with hours days and times.
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Theresa, I'm 23 years old. I am a preschool teacher on Tuesday and Thursdays. I'm currently looking for a nanny job for extra cash I've also babysat/nannied over the last 6 years. I love children of all ages! I've have experience with babies from 3 months old all the way up to 14-year-olds as well as children with down...
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Hola familias,
My nombre es Deisy, soy una senora mayor, con muchos anos de experiencia en el cuidado de infantes, hablo espanol, y me encantaria ensenar a hablar espanol a sus hijos!
Deisy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Ivana K.
Lockport, IL
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Ivana, and I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 10 years of experience working with children. I have a genuine passion for fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children can thrive and develop their unique personalities. I held certificate in CPR and first aid when I was a lifeguard...
Ivana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brook W.
Lockport, IL
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for enriching the lives of children. With 6 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to ensure the safety and well-being of your little ones. My patient and friendly nature creates a warm and welcoming environment for children to thrive.
I pride myself on open...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey parents, I hope you are doing well!
I'm Kelly, 25 years old, looking for a nanny job. I've been an Au pair and nanny and had a great experience, so I would like to keep working with kids. I have experience with babies starting from 3mo til teenagers, and I have recommendations.
- Very active, I love outdoors activities.
-...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Madeline, I've been working in child care for 14 years and I have experience with ages 5 weeks to 15 years old. I have a bubbly, imaginative, and creative personality. I am very hands-on and big on crafting! I've made homemade edible finger paints and play dough, sensory bottles, and designed obstacle courses throughout...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which...
Julie G.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Amarah and I am 22 years old. I started babysitting professionally after I got CPR and first aid certified when I was 13. I am comfortable working with children of any age, and I've had substantial experience with children and infants 0 months- 8 years.
My availability is extremely open and flexible! I am a...
Amarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello! Thank you so much for considering me for your child care needs. I have ample experience with taking care of children, from watching my younger brother and cousins at the age of 12 to working as a camp counselor and activities instructor at the Bolingbrook Aquatic Center and the Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex. While...
Riziki can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Riziki did a great job with my two year old while my husband and I went out for date night. They played, painted, had dinner, and she did a wonderful job with bedtime. Will definitely call her again for the next date night! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am currently a Child Life Specialist at Advocate Children's Hospital in the Emergency Room. I have masters degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a Child Life concentration. I have been a nanny/babysitter for multiple families since 2014. During my nanny/babysitting jobs I was in charge of cooking, cleaning,...
Kerstin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Kerstin over the phone. She was honest, kind, and has an extensive background with children. Unfortunately, I am looking for a multiple-year commitment so we weren't a good fit, but it seems that she would do well with any family."
Missy M.
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as active, trusting, and caring
I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the world from all different perspectives, especially young kids! I have always wanted to work with kids and have many kids of my own in the future. I took early childhood my junior year of high school and was something...
5.0
"Madysen is amazing with children of all ages and truly loves spending time with them."
Jenna E.
Alli M.
Mokena, IL
$20-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alli! I have 5+ years of experience working with kids from newborn and up! I am CPR certified. I've always been helping taking care of kids since I was younger. I am great with kids and love doing all activities with them! I love taking them for walks and going to the park, coloring and painting, reading books, singing...
Alli can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Alli for most of my life! I used to actually help babysit her for a couple years growing up and I now have 2 kids of my own and one on the way! She's helped me with them since they were newborns to the age of 4 currently. I know when i have to leave that...
Bridget L.
Tasneem G.
Romeoville, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Exclusively On Weekends & Holidays.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- Babysitting for almost 8 years with infants, toddlers and young children (ages 0 - 12).
- Most recent experience with a through infant to toddler (18 months).
- Engage them in reading books, music, outdoor activities & on top of everything, handling them with care & affection.
- Love to be around with children and spend...
Tasneem can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with my 5 year old. Immediately established a rapport with her and could tell she has experience handling kids. Will definitely hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Diana. I am 53 years old and have 2 grown-up kids. My husband is a truck driver. I have been working with kids (ages newborn to 7 years old) for 15 years and have excellent references. I am loving, caring, calm and understanding. I am a fan of outdoor activities, enjoy playing educational games, also love...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Diana is an amazingly patient, loving, and thoughtful caregiver. We feel that our children received an incredible sense of stability, attention, and care from Diana during their formative years and as a result have fantastic personalities, strength, and character....
Jennifer H.
Marlene A.
Romeoville, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
High School Babysitter Available On Weekends And Weeknights
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marlene and I am 22 years old and a recent college graduate, studying nursing. I am CPR certified and have taken courses on first aid. I am currently studying nursing and will be available all summer. I have my license and my own car. I have experience caring for ages under 1-12years and up and can care for sick...
Marlene can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marlene is a smart young lady, matured, respectful, punctual, trustworthy and dependable.I hired her as a back up babysitter for my two boys and they love her. She follows whatever instructions Required in taking care of the kids and communicates effectively.She...
Elslin N.
Naomi P.
Homer Glen, IL
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Majoring In A Child Development Major FACS In Education And Am Seeking More Experience!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a college student at JJC seeking more experience in my future field, Family and Consumer Sciences in Education. My specialty is Child Development and Child/Adolescent Psychology. I've done lots of volunteering in childcare facilities and babysitting since I was about 12. I'm comfortable with extra responsibilities along with...
Naomi can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Naomi did a wonderful job with our twins. She stayed in touch throughout the day and kept me updated in real-time with their location and how the day was going. She had good ideas with how to keep the kiddos occupied during the day. She was punctual, and the twins...
Jon A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. Babysitting or being a nanny over 20 years. I have experience with newborns up to kids going to college. The last two and a half years worked with babies. l'm looking for an active and friendly family who would like to have a nanny long term.
5.0
"She is great nanny. She is reliable and hard working. She is patient, so that she can handle children when they are difficult."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nicole, I am currently enrolled as a student at Joliet junior college studying Elementary Education. I've worked in a preschool for one year from children ages 3-4. I am currently working at a school as a part time custodian in my district and hope to become a teacher once my coursework is completed. I also work...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole came over to watch my son and my son loved her. He asked when she would be back. Nicole made sure she stayed in contact with me and I would definitely hire Nicole again."
Vickie S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lockport, IL
Madeline V.
5.0
I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which hasn't always been the case with...
- Julie G.
Riziki C.
5.0
Riziki did a great job with my two year old while my husband and I went out for date night. They played, painted, had dinner, and she did a wonderful job with bedtime. Will definitely call her again for the next date night!
- Care member
Kerstin F.
5.0
I interviewed Kerstin over the phone. She was honest, kind, and has an extensive background with children. Unfortunately, I am looking for a multiple-year commitment so we weren't a good fit, but it seems that she would do well with any family.
- Missy M.
Madysen G.
5.0
Madysen is great with kids, very patient and attentive. She's also a good communicator and will make sure you're completely at ease while caring for your child. She is kind, fun and caring, your child will have an amazing time with her. Madysen would be more than happy to teach your child new...
- Stephanie C.
Alli M.
5.0
Allison is amazing with my two toddlers. She takes them to parks plays with them and is so wonderful at all times. I love her.
- Michelle M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lockport, IL:
How can I find a Lockport babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lockport, 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 28 babysitters in Lockport, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Lockport, IL?
The average rate for Lockport, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.18 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Lockport, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lockport, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Lockport, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Lockport, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.