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Babysitters in Marengo, IL
Nicole A.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15/hr • 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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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3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun loving, honest, personable.
I like working with kids because I like to help families succeed
I'm looking for a job that is with a good family long-term.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old.
In my spare time, I like to go to church, Planet Fitness, spend time with my family,...
5.0
"Ms Tara is wonderful she's an awesome caregiver/nanny..she's the best!!"
Ashaki M.
Asana K.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-43/hr
Ghana lady who is caring for all people and God fearing from Africa
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Asana a 33-year-old lady, a mother of three boys honest, loving, caring, dependable person. I am also a nursing assistant with education of CPR and first aid. I have a lot of experience car for kids and also seniors. I have six years of baby sitting and also five year of musing assistant job. Need some one to...
Asana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a very loving, fun, and very organized person. My kids love her, she still watches them on and off when I need her help."
Mecktilda M.
Katie T.
McHenry, IL
$10-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Afternoon And Weekend Sitter Looking To Help Out With Your Kids
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful, friendly.
I like working with kids because they are fun and have wonderful imaginations, and I can learn from them.
I'm looking for a job that I can do after my regular job (7am-3:30pm) or on the weekends.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I have been...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey."
Sue B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Alyssa! I graduated from Northern Illinois University. I started doing child and animal care while I attended school obtaining my bachelors degree. I now work in corporate sales and recruiting. I work mainly remote from my apartment which has tons of space and windows. I live in a pet friendly apartment building with a dog...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is a wonderful care provider. She is great with our 8 year old son and has done a terrific job of taking care of him, our house and our pets while we are away.
She is energetic and keeps our very energetic son occupied. She is personable and very easy to...
Patricia M.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...
Irma can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can’t say enough nice things about Irma and her family. It’s hard to find someone you trust to take care of your child. She is absolutely wonderful with my daughter and I feel great comfort in knowing she will be well taken care of. Irma watches her, but also...
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Deborah B.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Debbie, I am 55 years old and live in downtown Crystal Lake. I have over 20 years experience with babysitting. I have lots of energy, so enjoy being active both indoor and outdoor. Sports are lots of fun! Always nice to do arts & crafts, reading, homework and so much more. Always open for ideas with the family....
5.0
"Debbie is great! My kids like her very much and she is very responsible."
Heidi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is MARY! I can't fix the typo unfortunately. I am a creative, friendly, energetic caregiver with years of experience with kids of all ages and a background I the arts. I have cared for kids ages 3 months to 11 years old as a nanny and up to 3 at a time. I have my own car and consistent week day availability.
Feel free...
5.0
"Mary was absolutely amazing with our two toddlers. We initially hired Mary as emergency care (when other childcare plans fell through), but kept her with us as long as possible because our boys loved her so much. She’s punctual, responsible, and incredibly patient....
Sarah W.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two sons who are now 19 and 23 years old. I have been a long term resident of Crystal Lake, IL. My husband and I raised our children in Crystal Lake. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and spent many years with a career in social services. I enjoy part time work at this stage in my life that has...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Vicki I am the mother to 3 young adult children. My oldest daughter just got married last year, my middle daughter is currently going to school at NIU, and my youngest son is pursuing a business career down in the city. I would love to help you any way I can.
On top of being a Mom I've also helped other families in...
Vicki can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Vicki is very dependable and always punctual. She's been watching my son since he was 3 months old. My son actually calls her auntie :) "
Vanessa R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Jack, your friendly neighborhood babysitter with over 10 years of experience corralling kids . Think of me as Mary Poppins, but with a love for organic snacks and non-toxic cleaning products. I have 4 awesome boys, 15, 9, 7, and 2 and 2 big ole pups that are 2.
As a proud "crunchy Mom," I embrace natural...
Jaclyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When we had our first born son I had to go back to work and wanted to find an in home day care for him to go to. After interviewing many candidates Jaclyn was who we ended up hiring. She was AMAZING!!!! She always made me feel comfortable leaving my son there. She...
Brooke F.
5.0
(2)
I graduated with my associates of arts, and have taken many child care classes. 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...
Giavanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Gia did a great job with our 3 little kids. I didn’t allow television while she was with them, but she kept them busy by doing arts and crafts, games, and a little bit of teaching. She was always on time and was pretty available whenever I needed her. We sure will...
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Molly I.
Woodstock, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping and pretty much anything you ask of me. I value my time with all the kids I meet and enjoy getting time to play with them and help grow and develop. I am coming home from the University of Alabama for the summer and I am interning full time as a Physical Therapy...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly is an amazing sitter she went above and beyond in all aspects. The kids absolutely loved their time with her and she was so prepared, babysitter bags are my favorite, she had everything a kid could need to enjoy their night. Molly also went out of her way to...
Vince P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have ample babysitting experience 8+ years. A Care member for at least five years. Since 2019, I also became a caregiver for the elderly due to my father falling ill. I work through an agency PT. Schedule can be flexible if need be.
Whether caregiving for children or the elderly, the reward is the same. I feel fulfilment in...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Andrea worked with us for almost 2 years as a daily nanny/sitter for us. She is one of the kindest people I know. My daughter adores her, she is punctual, made meals, helped with laundry and was a delight to be around.
We were sad to see her move or else would...
Jen R.
Sade C.
Woodstock, IL
$21/hr • 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sade is a wonderful choice for childcare. She is knowledgeable, punctual, and respectful. She is also very cleanly & completes tasks without being asked. We have a big family and she helped to keep up organized and even handled our meal preps. She was instrumental...
Alana H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, active, playful, trustworthy, patient, caring, and experienced sitter for your children and/or animals. I began babysitting regularly 10+ years ago, worked as a daycare teacher/worker for 6 years, CPR certified, and recently graduated with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I frequently watch my nieces...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids absolutely LOVED Sydney and want her to come back again soon. She was very prompt and super sweet. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education and I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction in 2017. I love working with kids. I have been a classroom teacher the last 6 years, teaching Kindergarten and First Grade. In college, I worked at a daycare. I usually worked with kids 4...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily loves to care for children. She loves it all - from playing with them outside to changing dirty diapers. She is a very caring, compassionate person and has common sense when unexpected things occur. I would definitely trust Emily to watch my children....
Louann Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Marengo, IL
Nicole A.
5.0
Nicole was an excellent candidate to watch our son. She was easy to talk to and showed a genuine interest in our family. I was impressed with her flexibility and effort to do what was best for our family. Ultimately, we went with an in-home nanny. Any family would be lucky to have Nicole as their...
- Molly S.
Sophia D.
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.
- Care member
Tara B.
5.0
Ms Tara is wonderful she's an awesome caregiver/nanny..she's the best!!
- Ashaki M.
Asana K.
5.0
She is a very loving, fun, and very organized person. My kids love her, she still watches them on and off when I need her help.
- Mecktilda M.
Katie T.
5.0
Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey.
- Sue B.
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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.