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Katelynn M.
Machesney Park, IL
$12-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Katie. I have been providing care to children for 10+ years now. I have my Bachelors Degree in Nursing and my Associates Degree in Science. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified. I have numerous certifications and qualifications surrounding childcare. Besides being a nanny for a couple different families, I also worked...
Cristina P.
Beloit, WI
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a friendly and patient childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from my previous babysitting roles and desire to positively impact young lives. The safety and well-being of children are always my top priorities, being said I am CPR...
Skills:
CPR
Hello! And thank you for taking the time to find out a little bit about me! I have always enjoyed working with children. I began babysitting and nannying when I was 13. I obtained my degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in three Early Childhood Centers, two in Rockford and one in Huntley. At each center, I taught...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! I am 22-year-old college student studying Physical Therapy. I currently work as a tutor at my university. I have spent 4 summers working a day l lifeguard and diving coach in which I got a lot of experience working with children. I also spent a summer working as a nanny for two families and many years babysitting for family...
Trinity can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kaylee N.
South Beloit, IL
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Kaylee and my favorite thing about taking care of children is being able to teach them new things. I used to be a camp counselor at Camp Winnebago . I was there for five years and I'm very experienced with children of ages 2-10.
Jacqueline J.
Beloit, WI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
My mother has had an in home daycare since I was a child. I love children with all my heart. I used to be a gymnastics coach for youngsters for many years, and I am always around children. I have two boys in school, and I am currently working part-time at a daycare center. I worked as a teachers assistant at Rock Prairie...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
I have 9 years of experience with children. Working with kids is a passion of mine. I love doing arts and crafts and seeing children Iearn and grow. I currently work in the school district, I am only available June-August.
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Emily B.
Machesney Park, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emily, and I am a 28-year-old case manager at a therapeutic day school. I have dedicated my career to helping children thrive and am in the process of completing my Bachelor's degree in Special Education. Working with children of all ages and abilities is my passion, and I take pride in creating supportive and...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Misha (pronounced like Wish). I have been babysitting and caring for children for 19 years. I am currently a stay at home Mother of a 4-year-old girl. I recently was a 3rd shift Nanny for 5 children ranging from 3-13 years. I am a licensed Massage Therapist but I find myself the happiest when I'm working with...
Misha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Aerianna C.
Machesney Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I worked at Harlem School District for 8 years working with 0-6-year-olds, after that I became the Early Childhood Education Grant Coordinator at Rock Valley College where I have been for almost 2 years. For 14 years I worked directly under the camp director & helped run Camp Vertical Extreme, where we provided a fun safe summer...
Alysse F.
Loves Park, IL
$16-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Alysse. I am 24 years old and I have recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with endorsements in both ESL and Special Education.
In my past experiences, I was a student teacher at Froberg Elementary and I've also done observations at both Froberg...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children for the past 10 years from newborns to 14 years of age. My experience includes caring for children in their home for various families, summer camp counseling, and volunteering in the nursery on Sunday mornings. I love outdoor activities, crafts, and reading with the kids I provide care for. I am...
Staphany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the car repair too. While we were away, Staphany had the kids do art work and play outside. Her creativity is...
Nick And Meg A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest child on both sides of my family so I have babysat/been around babies my whole life. Most recently, I have been working with children that have disabilities for the past five years now. With my job, my duties included helping with homework, doing crafts, playing games with them, and always being ready for the...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica was absolutely amazing with my newborn baby boy. She began working for us when he was just 2 months old and continued full time until he was 8 months old. In the course of that time, she proved herself to be extremely caring, engaging, and reliable. She was...
Rebecca S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jasmine. I live in Janesville and I work full time for Dane County as a Social Worker. Below is some information about my experience and what I am looking for. Please feel free to send me a message to send you further details about my experience and references (as I had limited characters in this box). My ideal...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine is great! We hired her to take care of our 10 month old son for a couple of date day/nights. She was very sweet and our son loved her! She took good care of him and kept him safe. We feel very happy with how professional and caring she has been! "
Mandy S.
Esperanza R.
Poplar Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
looking for a nanny I have a lot experience with newborn to 12-year-old like to interact with them and give them a lot of attention play with them and teach them and read to them also do some light cleaning also do cooking and prepping and laundry and help with homework also have in the past take them to the park or library and...
Esperanza can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Esperanza as a nanny to bridge the time between my returning to work from maternity leave and our spot at daycare opening up. We are so glad that we did! I cannot say enough great things about the care she provided for my 5 month old! He is a huge nap...
Laura W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children from the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Education. I have taught for two years, one at the preschool level and second year in special education.
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is MARY! I can't fix the typo unfortunately. I am a creative, friendly, energetic caregiver with years of experience with kids of all ages and a background I the arts. I have cared for kids ages 3 months to 11 years old as a nanny and up to 3 at a time. I have my own car and consistent week day availability.
Feel free...
5.0
"Mary cared for our daughter from the ages of 6 - 9 months. Not only was she reliable and a good communicator, but she was gentle, patient and nurturing to our young baby. Mary is also a very talented singer who brought music into our baby's life - whether it was...
Jolene R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
While raising my three daughters in the Chicago area, I ran an unlicensed daycare. I raised our neighborhood. I have since been blessed with three grandchildren who range in age of 2-6 years old. In June I stayed with them for 10 days while my daughter and her husband traveled to Spain. We had a blast! I will be returning in...
Kelleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelly is such a sweetheart! She took care of my fussy and colicky baby girl from 10wks to about 7mo. I knew when I left the house she was in good hands with Kelly. I always got picture or video updates which was a nice touch. We are expecting another baby soon...
Kristen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the past 15 years I have provided children care at families homes, in churches and in ministries.
At the age of 14, I began babysitting a 3-year-old boy and a 5-year-old during the day and on evenings. I babysat the two boys for six years.
In addition, I volunteered at another church my first year and half in college. I...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emily has been amazing for my little one. She has been with us from when my daughter was 2 months old to 1 year old.
She is punctual, reliable and very accommodating. She will stick to parenting techniques you prefer, along with schedule, routines etc. at pick...
Brynn W.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience working with infants and children for the past 10 years and absolutely loved everything about it along with 10 years of pet care. I enjoy being a helping hand when someone needs it, and I have great experience with administering care to children, infants, and pets. I have my CPR/AED/First-Aid certification...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Anna is very professional and great with our son and dog. We feel lucky that we have found her."
Jennifer L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockton, IL
Staphany C.
5.0
Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the car repair too. While we were away, Staphany had the kids do art work and play outside. Her creativity is definitely a plus. She is mature and...
- Nick And Meg A.
Jessica I.
5.0
Jessica was absolutely amazing with my newborn baby boy. She began working for us when he was just 2 months old and continued full time until he was 8 months old. In the course of that time, she proved herself to be extremely caring, engaging, and reliable. She was always coming up with fun things...
- Rebecca S.
Jasmine E.
5.0
Jasmine is great! We hired her to take care of our 10 month old son for a couple of date day/nights. She was very sweet and our son loved her! She took good care of him and kept him safe. We feel very happy with how professional and caring she has been!
- Mandy S.
Esperanza R.
5.0
We hired Esperanza as a nanny to bridge the time between my returning to work from maternity leave and our spot at daycare opening up. We are so glad that we did! I cannot say enough great things about the care she provided for my 5 month old! He is a huge nap fighter and she did everything in her...
- Laura W.
Mary S.
5.0
Mary cared for our daughter from the ages of 6 - 9 months. Not only was she reliable and a good communicator, but she was gentle, patient and nurturing to our young baby. Mary is also a very talented singer who brought music into our baby's life - whether it was for entertainment or to help...
- Jolene R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rockton, IL:
How can I find a Rockton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rockton, 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 3 babysitters in Rockton, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Rockton, IL?
The average rate for Rockton, IL babysitters on Care.com is $12.33 per hour as of January 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 Rockton, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rockton, 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.