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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 6 years

What others are saying about babysitters in McHenry, IL

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

Review for Nicole A. by Molly S.

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

Review for Jaclyn R. by Brooke F.

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

Review for Stephanie L. by Khristina A.

Babysitters in McHenry, IL

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Lexie M.


McHenry, IL

$15-16/hr1 yrs exp

Lexie Marsh - Babysitter

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Jessica C.


McHenry, IL

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Housekeeper

I'm an attentive and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's development and growth. My patient and composed nature allows me to approach challenging situations with a level head. I maintain open communication with parents through detailed daily reports, fostering trust and transparency....
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
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Special Needs Care

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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more

Bethany W.


McHenry, IL

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bethany and I am looking for a summer position! I will be starting a new job the next school year and am looking to bring a long my currently 14-month-old son! I'm available for 20-40 hours a week. Thank you!
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist

5.0

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Chloe V.


Round Lake, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Chloe! I'm a 33-year-old with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I've got 10 years of experience with toddlers to teens! My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creative and imaginative nature, fosters a positive and engaging environment for children. My love for inspiring children's...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Chloe is kind and nurturing. Great with kids and animals!"

Mimi D.

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, 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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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is attentive, patient, friendly, and excellent with children. My son warmed up to her immediately."

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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carli was great! Very friendly and great with kids. We wish our our position was not temporary or we would have definitely used her!"

Katie G.

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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an...

Deborah Q.

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Bonnie R.


Cary, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Bonnie is amazing! My kids just love her! It is nice to be able to go to work and know that my kids are in good hands. She is creative, timely, fun, caring, and always up for an adventure. She helps with getting the kids ready for school or activities and she loves...

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Valerie took great care of my 2 younger children in the mornings, helping them get ready and get to the bus stop on time. She was warm and caring. I needed someone flexible since my job varies and Valerie was there whenever I needed her. I would highly recommend...

Nancy K.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in McHenry, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.