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60 babysitters are listed in Shorewood, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Shorewood, IL

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Olivia S.


Joliet, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Baby-sitter

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have three young children of my own. I am an attentive sitter and engage with the children the whole time. Whether it's doing an art project or playing with toys, I aim to keep the children smiling. I work best with younger children and babies, but I know tweens and teenagers would still have a good time. Learning is always...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Our little guy warmed up to her no problem and everything went great for our second time with a non-family member babysitter! Thank you Olivia!"

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Jaycee J.


Joliet, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jaycee! I am looking for a family for the summer. As I am a middle school ELA teacher. I enjoy working with all ages of children!
Jaycee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jaycee has been a wonderful addition to our family as a weekly childcare provider. She is very dependable and always brings fun activities for the kids to do. My children adore her and can't wait her her next sitting day! I would recommend Jaycee for any type of...

Jamie S.

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Hannah E.


Lockport, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, I love to write and volunteer to help anyone in need! I have recently graduated from Esthetician School. I also have a 5-year-old niece that I help take care for! I want to make sure children feel loved and can be comfortable being themselves around me. My goals are to provide a healthy and welcoming...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was wonderful with our kids (ages 1, 3, and 9 years). She was always reliable, creative and our kids miss her dearly. Unfortunately, our situation has changed and we were sad to see her go. She would make a great nanny to any family."

Christian C.

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Natalie B.


Lockport, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Natalie I am a Kindergarten teacher looking to make some extra money to buy a house. I've been teaching Kindergarten for two years under my PEL, was a full time sub before that and taught at a daycare. I have 6 years of teaching experience. I have over 150 field experience hours through GSU in infant, toddler,...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super attentive to them. She updated us half way through the evening with how everything was going. Very polite and...

Greg B.

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Amelia S.


Channahon, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Look No More!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have watched children for 20 years and have three children of my own. I am a very organized person and pay close attention to detail. I genuinely LOVE children and enjoy providing a loving and nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. I am a very energetic person and love keeping busy! I am crafty, creative and love...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Amelia is a caring, kind, loving person. She is amazing with kids, full of energy and enthusiasm. Amelia is up for anything, happy to go with the flow, or lead the way. She is reliable and a person that you can count on for help or a sympathetic ear. She is...

Lori Beth C.

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Madysen G.


Joliet, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Some Fun Things About Me!!!

I'd describe my personality as active, trusting, and caring I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the world from all different perspectives, especially young kids! I have always wanted to work with kids and have many kids of my own in the future. I took early childhood my junior year of high school and was something...
5.0
"Madysen is amazing with children of all ages and truly loves spending time with them."

Jenna E.

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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Jennifer M.


Lockport, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Looking To Care For Childre

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently working as a substitute teacher; Monday to Friday, based on job availability. I have also worked at child care centers in the past, in the infant, 2's, 3's, and kindergarten classes. I have taught first grade. I have watched neighborhood children ages birth to 12 at my home or theirs. We have played inside and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I hired Jen to watch my 7-month-old and my 2.5 year old. Jen has many great qualities, but I think the best quality is her innate ability to care for and interact with children. It is clear she has an abundance of experience with infants and toddlers. My oldest is...

Katie S.

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Nicole S.


Plainfield, IL

$32-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Nanny

4.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently reside in Plainfield, IL. I am currently available to help regularly or the occasional date night out. My experience: I have over 10 years of experience in childcare working as a full-time nanny for multiple summers, before and after-school care during the school year, and worked as a live in nanny in...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is a wonderful person. She is a very gentle, caring, and trustful person. I have seen her interact with both children and animals and would highly recommend her!"

Taylor D.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"He did a great job with our kids. He is very responsible, and his son is so precious. We let him bring him along sometimes when his wife couldn't watch him. Great person!!"

Mary R.

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Sandra L.


Lockport, IL

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sandra! I have worked at a pre school for 3 years with children 3-5 years old. I also nannied a pair of 3-year-old twins for 5 months. I'm currently a high school Spanish teacher. I'm eager to work during the summer as a part time nanny or babysitter. I could also work as a Spanish tutor for your kids! I am CPR &...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Sandra watched my then 4 year old (and sometimes 5 year old) last summer. She was always so nice and positive. She played with my kids and really got involved. You can absolutely tell she loves kids and loves what she does. She gave me frequent updates and was...

Caitlin D.

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Genevieve N.


Joliet, IL

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Am A Warm Kind And Caring Lady

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother and I have cared for kids ranging from newborns to 7-year-olds I am very attentive and tolerant I really really do love kids I like to treat every child like they are my own and also like I would want my child to be treated.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Gen took care of my parents in their home for almost a year. She was always kind, tolerant, reasonable, patient, and pleasant. She is honest, reliable, and easy to get along with. Gen feels like family and I can't recommend her highly enough. She's a wonderful...

Kim A.

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Bradi O.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist Student- Nanny/Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Emily N.


Plainfield, IL

$20-28/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter For Your Night Or Day Out

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated and experienced childcare professional with a passion for nurturing the well-being and development of children. Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of providing exceptional nanny services for numerous families. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Family and Human Development at Arizona State...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily did a wonderful job taking care of my kids. She played with them a ton and they had so much fun! She was also very reliable and did an excellent job communicating with me. Definitely would recommend her and would hire her again."

Amy S.

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Amanda P.


Lockport, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I've learned that every day is a new adventure! My nurturing spirit and love for children guide me in creating a safe and enriching environment where they can grow, learn, and have fun. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging from newborns to 11-year-olds. My...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amanda has babysat our daughter multiple times. She's wonderful with children - friendly, creative and patient. She's great at keeping our toddler entertained, while also safe and happy. I would recommend Amanda to any family looking for a caring and dependable...

Lauren F.

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Emily A.


Joliet, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

BABYSITTING & TUTORING

CPR certified Autism/ADHD friendly BABYSITTING & TUTORING Recently moved here and looking forward to doing what I love most! Please contact me so we can talk more!!
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Aliana L.


Plainfield, IL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Bio

Passionate about providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids to explore and grow. With years of experience in babysitting my own siblings and family members, I bring creativity and patience to every babysitting gig, ensuring your little ones are in good hands. Can't wait to meet your family and create some...
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Oni D.


Plainfield, IL

$10-15/hr

Part-time Babysitter Available

I have many younger cousins, so I take care of them as needed. I have experience with children of all ages and am gentle but also firm with them when necessary. The most common age groups I work with are infants, small children between the ages of 1-4, and older children between 9-13.
Oni can also help with: Craft assistance
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Summer E.


Joliet, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Teen Caregiver Available

My mother works for Catholic Charities so I do a lot of volunteering within head start and early head start in the classrooms, ages birth to 5 years old. I also have 2 nephews that I babysit occasionally, ages 4 years old and the baby is a 1-year-old.
Summer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shorewood, IL

Olivia S.

5.0

Our little guy warmed up to her no problem and everything went great for our second time with a non-family member babysitter! Thank you Olivia!

- Care member

Jaycee J.

5.0

Jaycee has been our nanny four days a week since January. She has been great with our three children ages 5, 4, and almost 2. She prepares meals for them, plays games with them, and keeps them on a daily schedule. She is always on time and very dependable. I would recommend Jaycee.

- Kerry M.

Hannah E.

5.0

Hannah was wonderful with our kids (ages 1, 3, and 9 years). She was always reliable, creative and our kids miss her dearly. Unfortunately, our situation has changed and we were sad to see her go. She would make a great nanny to any family.

- Christian C.

Madeline V.

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 hasn't always been the case with...

- Julie G.

Natalie B.

5.0

The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super attentive to them. She updated us half way through the evening with how everything was going. Very polite and very personable!!! We look forward to...

- Greg B.

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