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60 babysitters are listed in Oswego, IL

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Oswego, IL

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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Raymond B.


Montgomery, IL

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

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.

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Janet R.


Aurora, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had experience with newborns all the way up to 13-year-olds, I know how to potty train and handled children that need a lot of attention as well as calm children... I very much enjoy taking care of children.
5.0
"Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave updates via texts. Constantly sending my husband and I pictures which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby's activities. Highly recommend!"

Esmeralda L.

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Denise B.


Aurora, IL

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I'm Denise I'm 21 Years Old And Have 4 Years Of Babysitting, I Do A Lot Of Babysitting For Friends!

Hello my name is Denise, I'm currently a sales associate at a retail store. I'm a college student at waubonsee community college and will be graduating summer 2024 with my associates in science, I'll keep pressuring my career as a nurse. I started babysitting in 2019, babysitting to lovely little girls, I babysat for a year and...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Denise is an excellent role model for kids. She comes complete with a sense of humor, responsibility, and total control over any situation. My kids love her. "

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Leslie M.


Aurora, IL

$12-15/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Nice to meet you! I have over 10+ years of experience caring for kids ranging from newborn to teen. I am also a mother to three kids, ages 3, 8 and 12. I studied Child Development and Early Childhood in high school and am enrolled in University. I enjoy activities such as arts and crafts and strongly encourage reading, so...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Extremely nice! My wife was very impressed!"

Robert M.

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Yasmina R.


Aurora, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Monica M.


Aurora, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Helping Parent(s) Out During Covid-19 Pandemic

I am a young at heart and caring senior that loves working with kids and animals. I have a realtor broker license and substitute teaching certificate (K-12), I have raised 2 boys (now adults) and have cared for animals (dogs, cats, parrots, fish, small mammals, lizards, snakes, etc.). I love to help students with their studies,...
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Monica helps us out with our two boys (4 and 7). We completely trust her. She always thinks how to spend time with kids for their best. We are happy to know her and kids love her! Highly recommended!"

Olivia M.

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Sarina K.


Aurora, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have taken 2 years of child development and studied Life Span and Development psychology. I have also been certified in CPR and first aid. I love children and helping them grow! I also am a huge animal lover! My family has owned a cleaning company for the past 30 years so I learned very young how to clean and love...
Sarina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarina has always been a responsible and caring person. She can anticipate what needs to be done and take care of it before being asked. She has compassion for others which is a quality that will make her successful at whatever she chooses to do."

Phyllis C.

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Maureen M.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Comfortable Working Autonomously With Minimum Supervision In Fast-paced Environments

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dependable, loving and high-energy nanny with a degree in early childhood education, years of experience in classrooms, Montessori centers and nannying. In addition to being a certified Foster parent specializing in newborn and early childhood years. Searching for a family to grow with for years to come! Nanny services include...
Maureen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I've known Mo in both a professional and personal setting. When I describe Mo in a professional setting, she's dependable, on time, organized, detail oriented and patient. You can rely on Mo for any task she is presented. When I describe Mo in a personal...

Nicole M.

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Samantha S.


Yorkville, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny For The Summer

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sam and I have been working with children for over 10 years. I am looking for a long-term (1-4 years) nanny position near Plainfield. I am looking for 30-40 hours per week and can care for up to 3 children. Looking to start end of September. I have an Associate's degree with additional ECE credits, a clean...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"We met and interviewed Sam and found her to be very pleasant, professional and dependable. Our kids and dogs took to her immediately. We will be working with her for babysitting."

Kiran K.

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Katie F.


Aurora, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Heart With A Teacher Mind

You can expect lots of reading, songs, sign language, and outdoor fun in our home! Providing attentive care for little ones is something close to my heart. As a mama of 5 and a certified former elementary education teacher, I have spent the past 16 years nurturing and developing young hearts and minds. It's important to me to...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Katie is one of my kids favorite people! Her genuine love for kids is so evident-she regularly plans fun, age appropriate activities that captivate and delight my littles. She is involved and hands-on/present in her care, providing a safe, but oh-so-fun time...

Katy K.

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Thomas C.


Plainfield, IL

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate, Caring, Energetic Babysitter/ Caregiver

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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Awesome caregiver. One of the best we ever had. He had the energy to keep up with our little ones every day. Our kids loved him. We are lucky and would recommend him to anyone."

David K.

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Riziki C.


Bolingbrook, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! Thank you so much for considering me for your child care needs. I have ample experience with taking care of children, from watching my younger brother and cousins at the age of 12 to working as a camp counselor and activities instructor at the Bolingbrook Aquatic Center and the Naperville Yard Indoor Sports Complex. While...
Riziki can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Riziki did a great job with my two year old while my husband and I went out for date night. They played, painted, had dinner, and she did a wonderful job with bedtime. Will definitely call her again for the next date night! "

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Riley K.


Yorkville, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Riley. I completed my associates degree in early childhood ed last December and am looking for a long-term position. I have over 10 years of babysitting/nanny experience, kids from 14 years old all the way down to 1-month-old. I encourage free play, outdoor play, age appropriate books, arts and crafts.
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Riley brings a special sweetness and calmness into our house. She has made great connections with my kids and is very patient with them. The kids are always thrilled when she is coming over. Riley is very dependable, responsible and competent to handle all the...

Paulette G.

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Madeline V.


Plainfield, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Pinterest Craft Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Madeline, I've been working in child care for 14 years and I have experience with ages 5 weeks to 15 years old. I have a bubbly, imaginative, and creative personality. I am very hands-on and big on crafting! I've made homemade edible finger paints and play dough, sensory bottles, and designed obstacle courses throughout...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Madeline numerous times to babysit for my 7 y/o son and help him with homework. She was nothing short of Wonderful. She is always punctual and dependable. My son is always excited to see her and asks when she could come back over to play with him which...

Julie G.

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Ashley B.


Montgomery, IL

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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Kerstin F.


Plainfield, IL

$28-40/hr8 yrs exp

Flexible Nanny With Tons Of Kid Experience!

I am currently a Child Life Specialist at Advocate Children's Hospital in the Emergency Room. I have masters degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a Child Life concentration. I have been a nanny/babysitter for multiple families since 2014. During my nanny/babysitting jobs I was in charge of cooking, cleaning,...
Kerstin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I interviewed Kerstin over the phone. She was honest, kind, and has an extensive background with children. Unfortunately, I am looking for a multiple-year commitment so we weren't a good fit, but it seems that she would do well with any family."

Missy M.

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Afsana A.


Aurora, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Day Care Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 15 years, I worked for KinderCare from 2004 to 2009, I also have experience working in a private child care facility. I am currently working at Child-time Daycare Center. I would like to open a home daycare, I love caring for and teaching children. I enjoy developing curriculum, arts and...
Afsana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Afsana was my infant assistant for many years. I've worked alongside her for almost 5 years. We were both placed on furlough only because of Covid closed our center. Afsana is very loving, attentive and guides children in all stages of learning. Best caregiver I've...

Karen S.

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Kristen K.


Plainfield, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Organized And Reliable. Loving And Consistent. Dependable And Fun.

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen is an excellent sitter. Professional, education background and works well with my daughter who has behavior focused challenges. Highly recommend Kristen!"

Michael L.

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Lisbeth R.


Montgomery, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Preschool Teacher/Babysitter Available for After School and Weeknight Babysitting Jobs.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lisbeth. I was born and raised in Venezuela-South America, but came to USA in 2004. I have a B. S. in Early Childhood Education with 20 years of preschool teaching experience ages 1 to 8. I currently work for the Early Head Start Program as a Bilingual Home Visitor. I am easy to get along with, caring, patient,...
Lisbeth can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lizbeth picked our kids from school , did babysitting , driving then to activities. helped my younger one with homework as well as starting dinner when I'm working late. Very punctual, organized, dependable and trustworthy. Highly recommend her."

aruna G.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oswego, IL

Raymond B.

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.

Janet R.

5.0

Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave updates via texts. Constantly sending my husband and I pictures which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby's activities. Highly recommend!

- Esmeralda L.

Denise B.

5.0

Denise is an excellent role model for kids. She comes complete with a sense of humor, responsibility, and total control over any situation. My kids love her.

- Care member

Leslie M.

5.0

Extremely nice! My wife was very impressed!

- Robert M.

Yasmina R.

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 very responsible. Would...

- Salva A.

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