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60 babysitters are listed in Peoria Heights, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Peoria Heights, IL
My son really enjoyed Jessica watching him. She provided us with before school care and the occasional date night care. Very reliable and…
Review for Jessica L. by Ciara C.
Nathaly was the best nanny for our little girl! She loved her and cared for her as much as I do.
Review for Nathaly B. by Care member
Susan always had fun activities planned for my son whether it was puzzles, playdough, baking, reading books from the library, or trips…
Review for Susan P. by Care member
Babysitters in Peoria Heights, IL
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessica and I am interested in your job posting. I have a 1-year-old, work part time, and go to school. I attend Eureka College. I am working on my bachelor's in criminal justice. I will graduate in May. I work at a school district, driving kids to and from school. I have summers off. If you have any questions,...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Jessica has been working for my family since Aug 2015 - present -- she is great. She has been with us for 5 months now. Jessica is a wonderful addition to the family. The kids have never done so well with their school work. And my house has never been as tidy :)...
Heaven A.
5.0
(4)
My name is Nathaly
- Age: 25 years
- Languages: Bilingual
- I am very responsible, patient, creative, organized and proactive.
- I am fully vaccinated
- I love to cook, exercise, read, crafting and play.
- Good driving record
- I really love pets
- No allergies.
- I'm not a smoker.
- I am in the "healthy lifestyle"
I had a...
Nathaly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nathaly was the best nanny for our little girl! She loved her and cared for her as much as I do. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Susan. My daily routine is to meet your child where they are on that particular day. It is valuable to make sure they are fed well, read to extensively, sung to, taken outside to explore, but mostly to be listened to. I talk to them a lot because they are building their language which is a key factor in learning...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Susan was our nanny for a year and was wonderful with our 6mon - 1.5 year old. She really helped me establish better sleep habits with him and was great at getting him out and about for activities. She was also wonderful at reading to him and developing age...
Maria L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am so excited to meet you and your family. I come from a big family, I have 5 siblings and 3 nieces and a nephew, so I have tons of experience with kids! I have experience with newborns to teens! I have worked at a day camp and absolutely loved it! I also worked at the Children's Home and Aid and supervised a kid group as...
Ahliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ahliyah is a wonderful babysitter! She is very reliable and such a blessing to a busy family! She is always on time, communicates well, and the kids really enjoy her. We used her for quick daytime appointments and also for longer evenings out, and we always came...
Care member
Jesse K.
Washington, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work as an occupational therapy assistant at a skilled nursing facility, and I love entertaining kids in my free time.
Jesse can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Brooke D.
East Peoria, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, caring, and trustworthy person. I am fully vaccinated, as well as CPR and first aid certified. I am also currently in my junior year of college working on my bachelors in psychology with concentration in child and adolescent development. I have references and letters of recommendation.
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brooke is great with my four kids. They enjoy her sitting for them!"
Sarah L.
Ariel G.
Peoria, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play.
My job experiences include:
-Teaching 3rd grade CURRENTLY
-Camp counselor for 5 years...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our children love Ms. Ariel. She’s watched our children for date nights as well as overnights. She engages them in lots of fun activities and does an excellent job of spending quality time with them. We highly recommend her!!"
Care member
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Taylor. I am currently employed as a Para Professional at a Learning Center in West Liberty, IA. I have been CPR certified as well as most recently I received CPI (crisis prevention intervention) training as well. I am also enrolled in part time college courses which is online and very flexible.
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Claire T.
Peoria, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a third-year student at UNI and am looking for a babysitting opportunity while I'm in Cedar Falls for the school year.
I spent the summer working at a camp for kids ages 5-13 and I am also Vice President of a children's dance organization at UNI.
I am comfortable caring for dogs as well as cooking full meals and completing...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Susan C.
Peoria, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver With 2 M.A.'s In Education And 23 Years Of Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 beautiful children who are now grown adults. In addition, I have taught children in grade's K-12 for over 26 years. I hold an M. A. in Educational Leadership, an M. A. in Art, and a B. A. in Art Education.
I am an expert with all learning styles, needs, and levels; From special needs to gifted. One of my own...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Christine C.
Peoria, IL
$19-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, very polite
I like working with kids because , you learn things different everyday, they are sweet loving , you can help them
I'm looking for a job that pays, that helps with life,
I started working with kids when I had my own 30 years ago
In my spare time, I like to watch TV,...
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, empathetic and loving.
I like working with kids because kids are amazing. They never cease to amaze me and constantly make me laugh. A child's joy is contagious, and I love making children happy.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school and volunteering with the...
I am an occupational therapist going back to school for my doctorate. I have always loved kids. My first job was a library aid in the children's section of the West Allis Library. I have had multiple fieldwork, with hands on experience, with children Birth-3 and school aged. I also have job experience in the Birth-3 setting as...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
I am working a full time day job and wanting to assist others with their needs on my time off. I am open, flexible, and communicative.
Monique can also help with: Meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I am able to help cook, clean, and supervise the kids. I am willing to help with homework and getting a child where they need to go!
Jadeyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and energetic.I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want...
Cierra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a fun and caring individual that aims to create an environment where social emotional development and physical health are priorities. I earned a degree in Kinesiology from NIU, so planning and implementing fun activities that get bodies moving is my specialty! I have 4 years of childcare experience ranging in ages...
Devon can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a compassionate hardworking individual. I have 2 children, 21 and 11. I love animals, nature and laughing!
Cassidy D.
Dunlap, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi everyone! I just finished up my junior year of college at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. I am home for the summer and looking for some babysitting jobs this summer! I completed a CNA program my senior year of high school so I am CPR certified. I have a car, so I am willing to help out with grocery shopping,...
Cassidy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
I worked on Pediatrics at OSF for almost 10 years as a tech, caring for children of every age from preemie to 18 years of age. I have three children of my own, and I currently babysit one and a half days a week for a1-year-old for two local doctors.
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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How can I find a Peoria Heights babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Peoria Heights, IL?
The average rate for Peoria Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of May 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 Peoria Heights, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Peoria Heights, 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.