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Marya G.
Tolono, IL
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with five years of experience, and I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day.
I'm available to care for up to...
4.4
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am taking a one-year break until next Fall; when I return, I plan to switch my major to Psychology! I am an extremely organized person. I never leave the house without my planner. I love to go on adventures and have fun with the children I babysit. Please don't hesitate to reach out!
Marilyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marilyn was warm and engaging with my toddler and 10 month old. My kids had a wonderful time and really liked her. We would definitely have her back!"
Sara K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children ages pre-k through high school as a teacher, a tutor, and have also acted as Director of Education for school ages K-12 at a professional tutoring center. I am patient, active and sports oriented, and full of energy and joy. I have worked with students with focus issues, and students who have special...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out...
Lisa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Experience below:
Nanny- (07/2020-01/2021)
Babysitting (5+ years)
Daycare- (01/2021-07/2022)
AMC Theatres (1. 5 years)
My name is Carli and I am a junior at UIUC! I am majoring in Elementary Education! I have experience with children aged 1-13 and have a deep understanding of Early Childhood! I would love to help you...
Carli can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Carli is an amazing human being. She worked very well with our family. She is the right mix of fun and seriousness and seamlessly managed my three kids, helping them with homework and any other task assigned. My children and I both loved having her here and she...
Miriah R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jacqueline! I have been a child care provider for over 15 years and continue to love it. I am currently employed as a full time nanny for three children (ages 3, 6, and 9) and have been with the family for 4 years. In the past I have been employed both as a full time nanny and a babysitter and have confidently cared for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a passion for working with children and am currently looking for some families to provide childcare for. I have 8 years of professional experience in this field, working in a few daycares and Crisis Nursery. I have been a full-time nanny for the past 3 years.
My services would be in your home, and I love planning...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is a fantastic sitter! She cared for our boys part-time (~12-18 hours a week) at our house for almost a year while we were waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine to become available for kids under 5. Our rambunctious older son was roughly 2.5 when she started, and...
Danielle R.
Sophie H.
Champaign, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Sophie!
I'm currently a student at the University of Illinois and I'm studying early childhood education. I am 22 and have my associates of arts degree. While I was attending community college I had the opportunity to be the head infant teacher at my local daycare. I primarily worked with children ranging from 6 weeks...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great babysitter! Sophie is very reliable and is always there when I need her."
Valerie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all :)
My name is Kristen and I am a Psychology major at UIUC going to Grad school next year
I've worked through KinderCare for 2 years, and have been babysitting/ nannying since I was 16.
I love all things creative and enjoying the outdoors (weather permitting).
I do have classes but for the most part afternoons/...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family and I absolutely ADORE Kristen. You can tell she truly cares about the children and genuinely wants the best for them. I was super hesitant to leave my newborn and toddler with a sitter, but she put my mind at ease right away. She went out of her way to...
Laurie W.
Nyia N.
Champaign, IL
$15-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 22 years old and a recent graduate of UIUC with a B. S. in Psychology. I have been working with children since I was 14 years old. I have 2 nieces and 3 nephews that I occasionally watch after. I am currently a registered behavioral technician and will be returning back to school in august to obtain my masters in...
Nyia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"She always does a good job and cleans up"
Myia W.
4.6
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Matt and I'm a very fun, active, positive male role model with over 20 years of experience in childcare with children of all ages and abilities. Fully background checked, CPR and First Aid certified. Illinois certified childcare professional. Over the years I've worked for various summer day camps, schools,...
Matt can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have two energetic kids: a 6 yr. old and an 8 yr. old. They absolutely love Matt and ask for him to come back whenever we need a sitter. Matt is energetic and active and plays with the kids (not just watches them play). He takes them to parks, the museum, indoor...
Megan M.
Jeidy S.
Champaign, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am 19 Years Old And I Go To UIUC. My Major Is Integrative Biology And I'm On The Pre-med Track.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for three years now. I have experience working with people with disabilities, kids, and the elderly.
I like working with kids because of how active, creative, and smart they are. They bring out the best in people and they bring out my inner child.
In my spare time, I like to...
Jeidy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jeidy is a great babysitter! She does a wonderful job taking care of our boys on and putting them to bed on date nights. They are always excited to have her watch them and we are pleased with the attention she gives them."
Adam R.
I love to clean and organize. I like to read with kids, help with homework, and talk about their favorite things. I like going on walks and playing games together as well.
In my spare time, I like to read and explore new places. I enjoy learning about what inspires others. I love to create whimsical moments out of every day...
Azucena G.
Champaign, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am a University of Illinois student looking to find babysitting and tutoring gigs. I have babysat since I was 13 years old, so I am comfortable with kids and families. Also, I've done math tutoring for elementary and middle school students. I have available references if needed as well.
Azucena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a stay at home mom of a 1-year-old told boy! We enjoy reading, playing, and singing. I am also a dog mom of two, USMC veteran of 5 years, and a full time online college student finishing up my bachelors.
I grew up watching and engaging with my little cousins, teaching and mentoring them. As I got older, I have spent time...
Mila S.
Urbana, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Mila! I am currently entering my last year of my bachelors degree in social work, where I then plan on pursuing my masters in social work after I graduate. I am very passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives, as I intend to work for the Department of Child and...
Mila can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have done multiple different ages and families as well. I have two cousins ages 4 and 6 that I babysit very often as well.
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Tracy S.
Villa Grove, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a mother of two grown children
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, honest and kind
I like working with kids
Tracy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Paris C.
Urbana, IL
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a passionate and experienced caregiver, I have dedicated the last four years to nurturing the well-being and development of children. My journey began as a foster child, where I discovered my love for caring for younger children. Since then, I've had the privilege of supporting families and friends by providing childcare,...
Paris can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Piper H.
Urbana, IL
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver, Full-Time Caregiver, Senior Caregiver, Possible Nanny.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat two boys the ages of 2 and 6 years old. We played and watched TV. Then the younger one had to go to bed early. The older one stayed up and watched TV for about an hour. I have also watched newborns, toddlers and older children. I love to help them learn and play board games with them. I am also an experienced CNA.
Piper can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have babysat for family members and close friends in the past. I also volunteered at the after school care service at my school where I would look after children from the age of 11 months to 12 years. I also volunteered with students from 3rd to 6th grade in Champaign, IL and tutored them in various school subjects. I am...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Tolono, IL
Marilyn L.
5.0
Marilyn was absolutely wonderful with all three of my kids!!! She was very fast to reply to all my requests and she was very punctual. She played games/craft, made forts, and took them to the park. She made sure they had all their meals and she helped clean up afterwards. I had a definite peace of...
- Fizzah Z.
Brittney C.
5.0
Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out for her to be our summer nanny next...
- Lisa C.
Carli K.
5.0
Carli is an amazing human being. She worked very well with our family. She is the right mix of fun and seriousness and seamlessly managed my three kids, helping them with homework and any other task assigned. My children and I both loved having her here and she will greatly be missed. I hope to...
- Miriah R.
Ashley C.
5.0
Ashley was fun and exciting to have at our home over the summer.
- Erin S.
Sophie H.
5.0
Great babysitter! Sophie is very reliable and is always there when I need her.
- Valerie P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Tolono, IL:
How can I find a Tolono babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Tolono, IL?
The average rate for Tolono, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of March 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 Tolono, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Tolono, 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.