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60 babysitters are listed in Newark, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Newark, IL
Karina G.
Yorkville, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Some Weekends
Hello my name is Karina and I am a full time student at Lewis University, majoring in Social Work with a minor in Spanish. I plan to be a social worker for children; therefore, my goal is to work with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services or the elementary schools in a school district. I have been a babysitter...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance
Kanyiti A.
Yorkville, IL
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a non-smoker and CPR certified. I have accumulated 2 years of diverse childcare experience. Over the course of a year, I provided babysitting services, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. During the summer of 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at an elementary school in Ghana, Africa....
Emily W.
Morris, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as Bubbley, Artistic, and one of a kind.
I like working with kids because they can add a little bit of sunshine to your day.
I'm looking for a job that I am able to do all the things I love. I love being outside. Getting the kids outside for some fresh air and sunshine will be happening almost...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Abbey M.
Yorkville, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Abbey . I am 32 years old and live in Yorkville. I am a hospice social worker. I have two golden retrievers, Miller and Molly. I am here to pursue my second interest and hoping to babysit on my spare time!
Morning availability:
Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Evening Availability
Monday - Friday: 5 p.m....
Abbey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Dajashina C.
Plano, IL
$15-31/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My Name Is Dajashina I Like To Go By Naynay. Currently looking for a position in Houston Texas. I just graduated college and move to Texas from Oswego Illinois. I've been babysitting for over 6 years now. I love sports, and being creative. I do have a car of my own. Looking to help wherever help is needed. Fun fact I adore...
Dajashina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for several years caring for children across all age groups. I am comfortable with babies, infants, and toddlers and have experience with multiples such as twins. I am able to care for multiple children at a time and can provide activities to encourage play, discovery, and learning. I can follow parents'...
Norma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Norma is very honest, dedicated and responsible. She is also very much on time and able to follow a schedule and instructions and any special needs. Norma has high attention to detail and wants to do the best job possible each time. She has taken care of my...
Jose V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
Bradi can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kaleigh L.
Aurora, IL
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaleigh and I am an elementary school teacher. I'm looking for occasional babysitting gigs on the weekends or date nights during the week. I have previous childcare experience with children ranging from 6-months up to 12-year-olds. Throughout these experiences I cared for the children and completed light...
Kaleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kaleigh has babysat for my two boys (2 years and 8 months) twice now and I plan to keep using her in the future! She responds professionally and promptly and is great with kids. Would definitely recommend using Kaleigh for babysitting needs!"
Jennifer M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Sarawan. I am a college-educated student with a total of 6 years of experience in childcare services. Back in Thailand, I worked part-time as a teacher and nanny at a nursery. Was an Au pair in the US, I have had experience caring for a newborn infant and a child in elementary school. I was a nanny in NYC as well...
Sarawan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had Sarawan (Mata) as our nanny for the past year and a half, since my daughter was 3 months old. She has always been a loving, calm, and patient presence in our household. We are in a nanny share so she has great experience with multiples: keeping them on...
Laura L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of 3 teenagers 19, 16, and 14. With one off to college, and one that can drive now, my schedule has opened up to help another family with their needs.
I can provide:
Before and after school care
Driving to and from activities
Homework help
Meal Prep
Pet walking/sitting
Packing/Unpacking
and more... Just ask!
Lesley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Lesley was awesome with our 2 little kids! Thanks!!"
Kelly G.
Alessandra B.
Joliet, IL
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Alessandra. I am originally from Brazil. I speak Portuguese, but I know how to speak English very well. I have been in the USA for a almost 8 years. I came here to improve my English, and since I got here I have been working as a babysitter, pet sitter . I have experience with children of all ages. I am caring,...
Alessandra can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Alessandra helped our family in a pinch after I had knee surgery. She took excellent care of my kids by making breakfast, packing lunches, getting them to/from school, dinner and bedtime. She's on time, kind and caring, and always has a good attitude. Alessandra...
Tesha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rachel. I am a 24-year-old.
I love watching children, love creating a bond with them. They bring out the inner child of me.
I'm 5+ years of experience in this field of work. I love taking the kids out to the park, splash pad or pool (if the weather permits us to go), nature trails/hiking, and museums. I have a...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was very good with my daughter "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Thomas and I am a father to two amazing children. They are my entire world. I am an extremely compassionate individual whom would make an excellent male role model in your child's life. I have over 10 years of caregiving experience. With my own children, and with other children I have been a caregiver to. I also...
Thomas can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"He did a great job with our kids. He is very responsible, and his son is so precious. We let him bring him along sometimes when his wife couldn't watch him. Great person!!"
Mary R.
5.0
(1)
I have 8 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping.
I wanted to find a job I can bring along my child who is 5 when he isn't in kindergarten
Noora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Noora cared for our 9 month old until we got into the daycare we were on the wait list for. Her son Adam came too and they had a blast playing together! It was great having them around and caring for our son. Noora was always early or on time and very easy to...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 31 years old. Along with being a mom of 2 I have over 10 years of childcare experience. Currently I nanny twice a week but looking to fill the rest of my week either coming to your home or opening my home to your child. In my home my hours can be longer. I have taught 2 and 4-year-old preschool as...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is amazing with children. Kind, thoughtful, and always interacting with them. I appreciate all her planned activities and openness to communication."
Nichole D.
Kristen K.
Plainfield, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am extremely reliable and dependable. I can manage a household of many schedules, care for children and pets, and keep a clean and organized home. I offer many references who can verify my reliability, attention to detail, and efficient use of time while providing a loving and fun atmosphere with special outings for children....
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very fortunate to be able to book Kristen recently on short notice, to help out on a sudden work assignment. Took care of our 9 year old boy for the day. She was very easy to communicate with, and easy to work the details with. My son had lots of fun,...
Dennis G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate person with years of experience as a childcare provider, tutor, and educator. I believe that learning occurs through play and want to make academic experiences as dynamic and authentic as possible. I'm currently a first grade teacher in Clifton looking for tutoring opportunities during the summer! I enjoy...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sam has helped take care of my 4 month old and has a wonderful personality. She has proven to be very reliable and responsible which goes a long way when you are looking for someone to help take care of your child. We will definitely be using her services in the...
Leslie D.
Raymond B.
Montgomery, IL
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hey there, I'm Raymond. I used to supervise kids of various ages while working at a recreation facility, so l have a lot of experience with kids. I would be
happy to assist you in caring for your child(ren) while you go about your daily activities, and I will take the necessary steps to satisfy your needs.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Raymond is a really upbeat and bright individual! had excellent relationships with my kids, who amazed me with how well-mannered they were with him. I loved having him temporarily as a member of our family."
Laura G.
Yasmina R.
Aurora, IL
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Yasmina from Aurora Illinois
I have two children and I have been working with children my entire life. I work at an elementary school as a teacher assistant with special needs and general education students. I love working with kids, and I am honest and efficient. Furthermore, I am responsible, respectful, patient, and caring. I...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Yasmina, first off shes really punctual and polite , I just knew my kids will love her ,and they did. She kept on checking with me if my kids had any possible allergies , which I really appreciated, she was cautious and...
Salva A.
Ashley B.
Montgomery, IL
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Ashley and I am 21 years old. I have been taking care of children since I was about 14 years old, but even before then I would help take care of my younger brothers. Being a babysitter is something that I take a lot of pride in, because I know how much trust goes into it. Some of my favorite things to do...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was fantastic with my two kids! She did all sorts of fun crafts and activities! I would recommend her to anyone! My kids really enjoyed her and loves having her over to sit! Thanks Ashley!"
Brandee A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newark, IL
Norma T.
5.0
Norma is very honest, dedicated and responsible. She is also very much on time and able to follow a schedule and instructions and any special needs. Norma has high attention to detail and wants to do the best job possible each time. She has taken care of my children and their needs and takes...
- Jose V.
Kaleigh L.
5.0
Kaleigh has babysat for my two boys (2 years and 8 months) twice now and I plan to keep using her in the future! She responds professionally and promptly and is great with kids. Would definitely recommend using Kaleigh for babysitting needs!
- Jennifer M.
Sarawan G.
5.0
Sarawan (Mata) has been a part of our family since August, 2020. She joined us to be a nanny for our then 4 month old daughter and occasionally watched our older, 4 year old daughter when she wasn't in school. Mata started as our nanny in the midst of the pandemic and has always been extremely...
- Catherine C.
Lesley M.
5.0
Lesley was awesome with our 2 little kids! Thanks!!
- Kelly G.
Alessandra B.
5.0
Alessandra is sweet and patient with my 5 year old who has been very moody lately. She is very positive and comes to my house every morning at 7am happy and awake! We feel very blessed to have her working for us the short time we needed childcare and we highly recommend her.
- Sara S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Newark, IL:
How can I find a Newark babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Newark, 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 2 babysitters in Newark, 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 Newark, IL?
The average rate for Newark, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 per hour as of March 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 Newark, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Newark, 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.