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60 babysitters are listed in Towanda, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Towanda, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a CNA and Special Education major at ISU. I have cared for children and adults off all ages and with all levels of needs. My specialization is children and adults with multiple severe disabilities and complex medical conditions. I also do well with individuals who have challenging, complex behaviors. I have...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She did a great job playing with my daughter and remaining calm when my daughter was having separation anxiety"
Heather M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am certified in CPR and hold an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
I have my own transportation and am willing to drive places for you. I am committed to helping you when it comes to a good babysitter/nanny.
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is a wonderful person. Our child (6mo) had a good time with her and learnt many things. She truly has a heart to care for child and is very patient."
Evanson P.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Lena and I am a nursing student at ISU looking to pick up some hours during the week. I have extensive experience in childcare as I was a nanny for around 4 years all throughout the city of Chicago. I am a certified nursing assistant and am CPR certified. I was a pediatric CNA in a hospital for a year...
Lena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lena is a great nanny. My kids love her!"
Olivia P.
Virginia D.
Bloomington, IL
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(11)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I can remember. My mom had a daycare that I helped with and have been babysitting ever since. I have babysat for multiple children at once and am comfortable doing it as well. I love playing with dolls, reading a story, playing with cars and much more. I can change a diaper, make a bottle and make...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Virginia was on time, communicative, followed our directions for how to care for our baby girl, and our daughter loved her. We’ll definitely be working with her again!"
Care member
Gianna M.
Normal, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gianna and I am currently a college student at Illinois State University studying Elementary Education. I will be home for the summer and absolutely love being around kids. I have taken a internship for a 3rd grade class at an elementary school and fell in love with the experience. I also have a 6-year-old sister...
5.0
"Although my Summer was brief with Gianna's help, my daughter absolutely loved spending her days learning and growing. From the moment they met, there was an instant connection because of Gianna's warm, caring and calm personality. Everyday they read books and...
April G.
Breanna F.
Bloomington, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old college student looking for a babysitting job. I am majoring in early childhood education. I have many years of experience dealing with children. From teaching 19, 3-5 years old in a preschool setting, to simply babysitting in a home setting. I have worked in a infant/ toddler room in a daycare for a couple of...
Breanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"There is no one more responsible and dedicated than Breanna!! She work hard at everything she does and is great with kids :)"
Liz B.
Jahkayla R.
Bloomington, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi.! My Name Is Jahkayla! I'm 20 Years Old And I've Been Working With Children For About 4 Years.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as Caring, honest, energetic.
I like working with kids because I feel like I can be myself. I love giving the children a chance to be themselves and encourage them. I enjoy working with children.
I'm looking for a job where I feel like I belong. A place where I enjoy being. I would like to find a...
Jahkayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jahkayla was my son's full-time nanny from the time he was four months old (May 2023) until 19 months (September 2024). She was immediately amenable to and supportive of our parenting style and happy to care for our baby the same way we cared for him, including...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I love kids and have a lot of experience. I have been a live-in nanny twice in Homer, Alaska and in Shenzhen, China. I currently work right now as English as a second language teacher. But my schedule is very flexible based on your needs. Throughout college I worked as a nanny for numerous families ranging from all ages...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was a nanny for our 2 year old son for several months and was AMAZING. Most importantly I always felt my son was safe and happy when she was caring for him. He loved playing with her and she always kept him entertained with activities/reading/music (and no...
Amanda S.
Hello! My name is D'Asia I am a current School Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work. I currently am working with ages 4-15, but I do have experience with younger children as well. I have 5+ years of child care experience with younger family members and family friends. I also have over a year of experience working...
Dasia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Sophia Y.
Normal, IL
$8-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, loving, and easygoing
I like working with kids because I have always enjoyed being around kids. I started babysitting in 8th grade. I am going to be a teacher and I absolutely love kids! I like to have fun and do fun activities with the kids.
I started working with kids when when I was...
The Red Cross has certified me in Advanced Childcare Training.
As a CNA and advocate for all ages, I have extensive training in teaching independent living skills and the importance of personal advocacy, as well as advocating for myself.
Personal knowledge and experience with from age 6 months to toddler. I am auntie.
Self...
Alyssia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
Riley Z.
Normal, IL
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am a sophomore at Illinois State University looking for a recurring babysitting gig until May and/or one-time jobs. I've babysat for two years and I have a 10-year-old little brother so I have a pretty good understanding for how to work with and care for kids. Not only will I tend to you kids, I always make sure to tidy up...
William B.
Bloomington, IL
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I find great joy in supporting families by providing reliable childcare services to their precious little ones. With over three years of experience in babysitting, I have a knack for building strong bonds with children and creating a safe, nurturing environment for them to flourish.
My friendly and approachable nature allows me...
Jaycey V.
Bloomington, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Jaycey and I am an Early Childhood Special Education teacher, looking for a little extra work. I work with children with a wide range needs. I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, with developmental delays, with down syndrome, and children with different sensory needs. This is currently my 6th...
Jaycey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Kayla J.
Normal, IL
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Elementary education major at Illinois State University with experiences in full time nannying and babysitting. I have my car with me on campus and transportation is no struggle. I am 19 and have been watching children since I was 14. I am fun and very reliable along with loving any and every kind of pets! I love doing arts and...
Simone P.
Normal, IL
$11-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 5 years of babysitting experience and currently in a pre-nursing program. I am a very reliable, patient, positive person who loves spending time with kids.
Simone can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have been taking care of infants and toddlers half of my life. I have a lot of experience and I love to help people out. I am CNA certified and CPR, and still pursuing to become an LPN. I feel that since I have a child of my own, when a parent allows me to babysit for them, that is basically my child for that duration of time....
Kanesha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Brinna D.
Normal, IL
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Brinna and I am a college student at Illinois State University and will be a senior this upcoming semester! I am looking for a family or pets to care for this summer up until August. I enjoy going for walks, being outside in nature, and swimming etc. I have a soft spot for children and animals which is why I...
With personal years of experience caring for children of between the ages of 0-12, within my own family, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment. I have a patient, calm, and understanding, caretaking style. Open communication with parents is essential, so I provide regular updates and follow their...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hello Families! I am a Middle Level Science Education Teacher looking for a summer nanny position because schools are on summer break! I am always excited for an adventure and would love to take the kiddos on new adventures and have the best summer! I love pets and am open to also help out with any errands or chores that need to...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Towanda, IL
Alyssa N.
5.0
She did a great job playing with my daughter and remaining calm when my daughter was having separation anxiety
- Heather M.
Tiffany F.
5.0
Tiffany is a wonderful person. Our child (6mo) had a good time with her and learnt many things. She truly has a heart to care for child and is very patient.
- Evanson P.
Lena F.
5.0
Hired Lena for a week. She did a great job watching my children. She even took the dog for a walk. Would definitely hire again!
- Natasha R.
Virginia D.
5.0
Virginia was on time, communicative, followed our directions for how to care for our baby girl, and our daughter loved her. We’ll definitely be working with her again!
- Care member
Gianna M.
5.0
Although my Summer was brief with Gianna's help, my daughter absolutely loved spending her days learning and growing. From the moment they met, there was an instant connection because of Gianna's warm, caring and calm personality. Everyday they read books and played for hours. She even taught my...
- April G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Towanda, IL:
How can I find a Towanda babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Towanda, 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 1 babysitters in Towanda, 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 Towanda, IL?
The average rate for Towanda, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of February 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 Towanda, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Towanda, 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.