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60 babysitters are listed in McHenry, IL

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in McHenry, IL

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Allysa P.


McHenry, IL

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi There! My Name Is Allysa And I Am A Very Enthusiastic, Patient, And Kind Sitter!

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Hi there! My name is Allysa and I have been watching kids for going on 6 years now. I've recently graduated from University of Illinois at Springfield (remotely), with a Bachelors in Business Administration. I'm hoping to eventually transition into my future career path but am willing to commit to a 12 month contract for the...
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Sydney C.


McHenry, IL

$23-50/hr8 yrs exp

My goal is to provide a safe, creative and engaging environment for kids of all ages while in my care. I am comfortable enforcing household rules. With a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families, I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoors, board games, and...

Iveta B.


McHenry, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hey my name is Iveta and I am a mother of 2 and they are my pride and joy, I have also helped with raising siblings of the ages 2 , 8 and 9. I really love kids of all ages , along with caring for your kids I'm okay with helping out with a couple of chores If needed . If they need rides to or from I'm willing to do so. I love...
Iveta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"She's really friendly and knows how to handle kids well"

Kiana S.

Lexie M.


McHenry, IL

$15-16/hr1 yrs exp

Lexie Marsh - Babysitter

Hey! I just graduated from high school and I'm looking for ways to make extra money that will help me further my career in wanting to work with children. In high school, I participated in preschool lab and have volunteered for children's camps with many different age groups. I do have another job, but I always know my schedule...
Lexie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Hayden B.


McHenry, IL

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I have kids of my own & love watching them learn & discover new things. I'm looking for a job that allows me to do something I love while being able to stay with my daughter. I started working with kids when I was in middle school I would help with my siblings & also babysat regularly for...

Bethany W.


McHenry, IL

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bethany and i've been in childcare for 7 years now. I currently work at a daycare but im wanting to come back to nannying! I look forward to hearing from you!
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Farrah C.


McHenry, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I love working with children, watching them grow and learn new qualities about them. I have many years of experience with kids. I started off with working two years in my high school child care program ages varied from 3-6-year-old. I had a lot of fun with them it was nice watching them learn new things. I have nannied a lot of...
Farrah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Jaclyn R.


Wonder Lake, IL

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

Molly S.

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Colleen P.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Eliana R.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Educated, professional, responsible, communicative, I like teaching, recreating, preparing food, dedicated to caring for children. Venezuelan my language is Spanish, 3 years of experience.
Eliana can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"We absolutely love Eliana. We never had anyone outside of family take care of our kids and we were very nervous. The moment we met Eliana, she assured us that she would take care of our infant as her own. And she did! She's dependable, punctual, caring and patient....

Melissa P.

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Aleks S.


Round Lake, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us...

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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, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is very efficient, very dependable, can really rely on. Honest and has a lot of patience. She knows her task, her job very well."

Celerina N.

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Khakhanang W.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Fern. I am a mother of 4, age 12, 11, 9, and 7. I have been working with kids for over 15 years. I am very flexible, friendly, easy-going and loving mother. I love children and they love me. If you are looking for a fun and responsible nanny to care for your child. That's me! I always find things to do with...
Khakhanang can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fern has worked for me when I needed help last minute and on Saturdays, in addition to other scheduled days. She is very professional, well-mannered, and great with our family; especially our son who loves her. She is extremely respectful in our home and good...

Renee K.

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Carina D.


Round Lake, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Come And Go Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I do babysitting for more than 10 years now. I take care children with the ages 4months -7years old. I do care giving too for elderly.
Carina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Carina was so sweet and caring with our daughter. She went above and beyond the expectations to make sure our daughter was cared for. Her level of communication was superb as well."

Jillian D.

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Autumn B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$19/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare That Brings Peace Of Mind

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Autumn. I am a passionate, nurturing, caring, and creative individual with experience with children ages 3 months to 11 years, including twins. I feel most comfortable supervising 3 children at a time (depending on their age and needs). For context, I've been babysitting for 7 years. I am punctual, good at...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Autumn is an incredible babysitter! I have 2 boys that’s she’s watched for a number of years now. They are non-stop go, but she keeps up with them and always finds fun things to do. She is incredibly reliable, very good at communicating and arrives on time. I...

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carli is fantastic! She was with our family for a year and was always on time and very responsible. Carli took care of our two year old and he adores her. I highly recommend Carli and we never had to worry about our son being in her care. Carli has a great...

John K.

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Elizabeth C.


Island Lake, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Liz has been wonderful! She was instrumental in my daughter making it to soccer practice on time. Liz would pick my ten year old from school and camp, then transport her to her various soccer practice locations. She was warm and nurturing towards my daughter. We...

Carol L.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in McHenry, IL

Iveta B.

5.0

After knowing Iveta for about 4 years now, I've seen how driven she is to work and provide for her son. She's always gone above and beyond to ensure his safety, health, and of course his happiness. She's very hands on and loves taking the little ones on outdoor adventures and doing fun activities....

- Jodie H.

Jaclyn R.

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 also always did cute art projects...

- Brooke F.

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.

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.

Eliana R.

5.0

We absolutely love Eliana. We never had anyone outside of family take care of our kids and we were very nervous. The moment we met Eliana, she assured us that she would take care of our infant as her own. And she did! She's dependable, punctual, caring and patient. She made her food every day, made...

- Melissa P.

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Babysitters in McHenry, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.