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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline I am a special education teacher! I am born and raised in the Chicago burbs! I have been nannying off and on for the last few years. For the last 7 years I worked for family, friends, and families around, where I met more amazing families! I have also worked with children who have special needs for the last 5...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jasmine F.
Marengo, IL
$22-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic Sitter, Always Wants Laughing Giggling Faces Around :)
Hi! I am a very patient, outgoing, energized person that is ready to take on any big project! I have 4 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, carpool, crafts, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, remote learning. Family is very important factor in my life. I have...
Hi, my name is Jessica but I usually go by Jessie/Jess. I would describe myself as a fun, bubbly and sweet person! I love kids, I've grown up with kids and baby around my whole life, my mom ran an in home daycare from when I was 4-14 I started babysitting at 11, got a job at an in home daycare working with mostly babies at 18...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Jazlyn G.
Marengo, IL
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Jazlyn And I'd Love For You To Get To Know Me More :)
I'd describe my personality as funny , easy - going, and cheerful
I like working with kids because I grew up around kids. I have 7 siblings and as the older sister it was always my responsibility to help care for them, which I enjoy doing!
I have been helping my parents with my little siblings since I was younger. And also...
I am a stay at home mom to my 2 children (20 and 16) for the last 21 years. My kids are no longer "needing" me and I was blessed to be a constant in their life every day. I have been an elderly caregiver for 4 years. I have lived in Marengo for 11 years.
Hello! My name is Gianna and I am looking to help out families in need. I have one 5-year-old daughter & two step children boy (4) and girl (6). I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and creating a safe environment for them to learn and play is very important to me. I have nannied/helped out 4+ families in the last 10...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Haley. I'm a positive, passionate, and enthusiastic childcare provider with many years of experience with children. I speak fluent Spanish and I love to teach children! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have cared for children from birth to 12 years old for several years. I volunteered weekly at my church for many...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am from Venezuela, respectful, kind, caring, always willing to help. I have reaised and cared for children through my whole life and, for a short time I also cared for the elderly. I love learning, new experiences and being economically independent. On my free time I like to travel, read, watch movies and tv series. I am...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Hailey S.
Marengo, IL
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with one year of experience as well as caring for family members. With my background in early childhood education, I've gained valuable knowledge in child development and age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
My patient and friendly...
I'm currently home on spring break from April 6- May 20, 2017 and available. I'm a teacher's assistant at a Waldorf Steiner School in the UK. I also have been a teacher at a Kinder care here in the States. Currently I'm studying to become a Waldorf EC Teacher in the U. K. My qualifications include: Certified Riding Instructor...
Sue can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Charol T.
Marengo, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi My name is Charol, I have over 15 years of experience working with children from Birth through High School including multiples. My past responsibilities included meal preparation, light housekeeping taking children in my care to various after school activities as well as over seeing homework. For the children in my care I do...
Charol can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
First and foremost, making sure your kids are safe and sound.
Former professor with 24+ years experience and 12 nieces and nephews.
My rates are negotiable depending on what you require.
My focus is to take care of the kids, make sure they are fed, safe, entertained and learning, and having fun! I am patient, silly,...
Pamela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Pamela is a wonderful person and is an extraordinary presence around the kids. The kids adore her and she is always keeping them engaged in new activities. You couldn't find a better person to teach and attend to your children's needs."
David C.
3.5
(2)
I'm 24 years old, I love children and work very well with them. I used to be a full time nanny for 2 years and I loved every second of it. I also was a teachers assistant for a 5th grade class. I am CPR certified and I have my own reliable car. I am very responsible, reliable and fun for the kids as well. I can also provide...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."
Jeness B.
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am currently a college student going into the medical field. I have been a CNA for three years and have been babysitting since 14.
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest child on both sides of my family so I have babysat/been around babies my whole life. Most recently, I have been working with children that have disabilities for the past five years now. With my job, my duties included helping with homework, doing crafts, playing games with them, and always being ready for the...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of directly supervising Jessica I. since December of 2015 as she was employed as an Inclusion Companion at a Special Recreation Association.
In her role at our agency, Jessica supported the inclusion process for our member park...
Kacie J.
Esperanza R.
Poplar Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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...
Laura W.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, 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.
Kendra H.
McHenry, IL
$10-15/hr • 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & 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.
Venessa A.
Algonquin, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 40-year-old mother of 3 children. My youngest is 10. I have my Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education. I have over 15 years experience working with children in an array of different settings. I also have experience with physical and developmental disabilities. I'm a strong advocate for social emotional development...
Venessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Venessa worked as a caregiver for my 90 year old mother-in-law, and then as a personal care assistant for my disabled daughter. In both instances, she was highly competent, responsible, and dependable. Venessa facilitated to all of my daughter's physical needs and...
Victor C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Marengo, IL
Pamela C.
5.0
Pamela is a wonderful person and is an extraordinary presence around the kids. The kids adore her and she is always keeping them engaged in new activities. You couldn't find a better person to teach and attend to your children's needs.
- David C.
Hannah R.
5.0
Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls.
- Jeness B.
Adriana S.
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.
Jessica I.
5.0
Jessica was absolutely amazing with my newborn baby boy. She began working for us when he was just 2 months old and continued full time until he was 8 months old. In the course of that time, she proved herself to be extremely caring, engaging, and reliable. She was always coming up with fun things...
- Rebecca S.
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 Marengo, IL:
How can I find a Marengo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Marengo, 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 11 babysitters in Marengo, 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 Marengo, IL?
The average rate for Marengo, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of February 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 Marengo, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Marengo, 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.