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Hannah H.


Richmond, IL

$15-23/hr6 yrs exp

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

CPR

First Aid

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Katie T.


McHenry, IL

$15-19/hr10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Karen S.


Trevor, WI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

4.2

(5)

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Karen watched my 6 month old daughter and she was very helpful. She took her out for a walk in the stroller and she was very friendly and easy to talk to. "

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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, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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Valerie S.


Genoa City, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a loving mother of 4 with over 15 years experience in babysitting children from newborn to teen. I love to work with children to help them grow and learn and have fun doing it. I have flexible hours, before & after school, evening care and some weekends available. I offer snacks, breakfast, lunch & dinner. We enjoy Crafts...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Valerie has watched over my son for a few years from the age of 6 month until about 3 years old. She was always on time and ready whenever I needed her. My son loved going by her, because she would interact with him. Valerie was great with my child and wouldn't...

Heidi R.

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Erica W.


Fox Lake, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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
"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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Adriana S.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Adriana is a wonderful baby sitter. She is very caring, kind, attentive to our children. She gained the trust of our 3 kiddos pretty quickly with her creativeness and her calm disposition. She always keeps us up to date and asks appropriate questions to make sure...

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Kendra H.


McHenry, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hey Everyone! My Name Is Kendra! I Can't Wait To Hopefully Help You Out

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...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Kendra about six months ago and have been using her for date nights since. She's the only person outside of family that we completely trust with our 15 month old. While we've used other sitters, Kendra is truly next level. She shows sincere care,...

Annie H.

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Anna N.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Do It All

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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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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Hannah B.


Fox Lake, IL

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and have been working in the childcare field since I was 15! I am CPR and First Aid certified along with having my own reliable transportation. I have worked as an in-home nanny, occasional babysitting, daycare, and at a school for children on the spectrum! I am seeking a full time and...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah is awesome sitter! My 10 year old LOVES it when we tell him "Hannah's coming tonight"! She's always early and cleans up. "

Jay G.

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Christina G.


Silver Lake, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Christina, and I have 30 years of experience in child care- baby-sitting, working in day care, nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home day care, and raising my two great kids (ages 19 and 16). I love teaching children new skills through play, reading, and age appropriate activities, and am attentive and...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is personable, flexible and dependable. She is a wonderful nanny!"

Anne-marie M.

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Carmen T.


McHenry, IL

$16-26/hr1 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
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Hayley S.


Spring Grove, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hi There, I'm Hayley!

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...
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Anayeli A.


McHenry, IL

$14-19/hr

Building Bonds To Infinity And Beyond

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

CPR

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Kassi D.


McHenry, IL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I've been an experienced childcare provider for over five years, and I've always had a passion for helping children grow and learn. I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing reliable care for their children, and I'm proud of the positive impact I've made in their lives. I believe in fostering a nurturing and...
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Jessica D.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Experienced Teacher/sitter

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Brookelyn M.


McHenry, IL

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as organized, responsible and kind. I have been working since I was 15 and I like working with kids because I have been around them my whole life. . I enjoy being able to have fun with kids by reading, coloring, and playing outside. I also enjoy just being apart of their growing and learning...
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Amy K.


McHenry, IL

$20-50/hr3 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...
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Kacie D.


McHenry, IL

$18/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Richmond, IL

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

Karen watched my 6 month old daughter and she was very helpful. She took her out for a walk in the stroller and she was very friendly and easy to talk to.

- Care member

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.

Valerie S.

5.0

Valerie has watched over my son for a few years from the age of 6 month until about 3 years old. She was always on time and ready whenever I needed her. My son loved going by her, because she would interact with him. Valerie was great with my child and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to...

- Heidi R.

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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