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60 babysitters are listed in Richmond, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Richmond, IL
Tiffany E.
Richmond, IL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Looking For More Sweeties To Give My Love And Attention To.
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of 5-year-old twins and a 14-year-old homeschooler.
I'd describe my personality as a people pleaser, aware of other's feelings and reliable.
I've been in love with children since my first born which was 2009.
I'm looking for something that makes me happy and makes someone else happy.
I have worked with 2...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job! "
Care member
Hannah H.
Richmond, IL
$15-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I've always had a heart for children and have been fortunate enough to turn that passion into a profession. With a background in education and years of hands-on experience as both a teacher and a babysitter, I understand the unique needs and developmental stages of children of all ages. A lot of my close friends and...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katie T.
McHenry, IL
$10-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Afternoon And Weekend Sitter Looking To Help Out With Your Kids
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful, friendly.
I like working with kids because they are fun and have wonderful imaginations, and I can learn from them.
I'm looking for a job that I can do after my regular job (7am-3:30pm) or on the weekends.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I have been...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey."
Sue B.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of 3 children. I would love to provide safe, caring and fun child care for you. Whether it be occasional or on a continual schedule. I have a "quirky" fun-loving personality, yet I am serious when it comes to safety and behavior. Of course, I would implement whatever type of correction or direction that you instruct...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Really appreciate how well Karen communicated and asked questions about my dog. He really took to her and I think dogs are an excellent judge of character! "
Brenda G.
Valerie R.
Spring Grove, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her...
Alyce L.
Erica W.
Fox Lake, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom looking to care for your child (in my home). Full time and part time openings available & hours can be discussed. I live in the Fox Lake school district, have reasonable rates and references upon request. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. Please contact me with any questions.
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erica is the best babysitter I have ever worked with (I worked with 7). Her schedule is very flexible depending on my needs, and she always promptly responses to my last minute request, which I highly appreciate. My 2 year old daughter always has a good time with...
Shuqiong Z.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am extremely experienced when it comes to babysitting children that range from newborns to teenagers. When I babysit, I try to get to know the children so I can learn about their interests so we can do activities together! Some of the activities that I do with the kids that I have babysat include going for walks, playing...
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana is extremely dependable and great with communication! My kids love her and look forward to her coming to babysit! She is very responsible and also very kind. She has babysat for us several times and basically overall she is so awesome!"
Natalie B.
Heather G.
Wonder Lake, IL
$30-48/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Heather I have been a CNA for over 15 years. I really enjoy being an at-home caregiver. People have always said I in am a people person and, I believe taking care of people is what I was meant to do.
I find so much happiness in taking care of others loved one's and the relationships that are created are truly...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She was really just what we needed. Very pleasant and engaging with the client as well as the family. Knowledgeable on basic medical procedures and very comfortable in dealing and interacting with people with Dementia. Always willing to help with anything that was...
Care member
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids love going to Sophia’s house. She helped when my son was getting potty trained (he did better at her house than mine) He is now a proudly potty trained little man. My daughter loves when she gets to go to Sophia’s always talks about how fun it is. "
Care member
Bridget D.
Fox Lake, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/educator Looking For A Part-Time Opportunity
5.0
(3)
I have had a wide variety of experience caring for children. When I attended college, I was the head teacher in a daycare facility for 4-year-old children. I was then asked to be the afternoon supervisor at the center and was responsible for the safety and care for all of the children, ages 3-5. After this experience, I realized...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget is one of the kindest individual's I know. She is ultra responsible and my 13 year old daughter loves her. I would highly recommend her to any family."
Lisa G.
Kendra H.
McHenry, IL
$20-39/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey Everyone! My Name Is Kendra! I Can't Wait To Hopefully Help You Out
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as kind, outgoing and energetic
I like working with kids because I get the opportunity to help kids grow and help them develop!
I started working with kids when I was in middle school! I would volunteer to help the special education classes and have taught a special education class by myself my...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kendra is fantastic! She is so attentative to our boys and sends us updates while we are away. I would recommend her over and over! "
Samantha B.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "
Paige N.
Carmen T.
McHenry, IL
$16-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
~Childcare~
I have 2 year of paid experience with watching children 1-9y. I'm a child at heart so I love taking them to the park, pool, or out for ice cream (with permission of course). I also have some experience with school drop-off/pick-up. I may also be available for one-time care gigs, if you have any last-minute...
Carmen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hi there! If I could describe my personality in 3 words I would say I am compassionate, upbeat and creative!
I love working with children because I truly believe they are natural healers for the heart. Each child is unique and I love watching their personalities blossom under my care.
I began working with kids back in high...
Hi everyone! I'm 22 years old and go by Anayeli, or simply Ana. I'm in my last year of community college and intend to continue on to DePaul University to earn a liberal arts degree. Since my younger sister, my twin brothers, my younger brother, and, of course, my other younger sister, I have been a babysitter. I can say that I...
Anayeli can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
I have been an elementary teacher and youth softball coach for 4 years. I have 12+ years of experience babysitting, from occasional date nights, to full-time summer nanny. I have babysat for families ranging from one child to 5 children, ages 5 months to 13 years old.
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Kacie D.
McHenry, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kacie I am 29 years old I have a toddler of my own. I am looking for a family who needs child care, house cleaning, chores done, errands run and pet care. I would like to do my job without Molly unless of course there is a day that I could bring her. I have my family available to watch her Monday through...
Kacie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amy K.
McHenry, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've worked with kids since I began babysitting at 12 years old. I have experience as an assistant teacher at a preschool/daycare, and as a nanny to 3 children. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborn infant through early teens. I am a stay at home mom to my now 9-year-old son, and am looking for a family who...
Hello there! I am a 27-year-old mama to a 3-year-old little boy! I love being a mom it's so rewarding. I am on here to help other families that need a babysitter. I stay home with my son & would like to be able to help out. I have lots of background with children as I have my own and used to babysit cousins and family and also...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, IL
Tiffany E.
5.0
Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job!
- Care member
Katie T.
5.0
Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey.
- Sue B.
Karen S.
5.0
Really appreciate how well Karen communicated and asked questions about my dog. He really took to her and I think dogs are an excellent judge of character!
- Brenda G.
Valerie R.
5.0
Valerie is a warm, friendly, responsible, care giver. We had a family emergency and required help on very short notice. Valerie came through 100% and the kids love her. She stepped in and took grandma's place without skipping a beat. We are very lucky to have her in our lives.
- Alyce L.
Erica W.
5.0
We interviewed quite a few applicants and even though we decided to go a different direction, I'm confident that Erica would have also been a good choice.
- Allison S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Richmond, IL:
How can I find a Richmond babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, IL?
The average rate for Richmond, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.50 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Richmond, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Richmond, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.