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60 babysitters are listed in Urbana, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Urbana, IL
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:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Fizzah Z.
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
(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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Hi! I'm Tamorah. I'm a college student who has a special happiness for babysitting and petsitting.
My philosophy: that children and animals have the power to give people the world.
I wish to take the load off your shoulders in anyway possible: whether you're traveling, working, needing some time off, or any other reason....
Tamorah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Amy and I am a working professional looking to babysit while you go out in the evenings. I babysat here and there in high school and was an overnight camp counselor in Michigan for 2 summers. The first summer, I cared for 10-year-olds and the second summer I cared for 12-year-olds. I also took a child...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
I am a patient babysitter with about 2 years of diverse experience from babysitting, to camp leading, to swim instructing, organized and prepared to follow parents instructions carefully to best fit each individual child's needs. I am open to helping children explore their creativity and interests to help discover themselves...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Hi there! I'm Danica. I'm a recent graduate of the University of Illinois. I love working with kids and my prior experience includes working at summer camps, and leading youth groups at my local church. Thanks for stopping by to learn about me!
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and eager
I love how fun and creative...
Hello! My name is Tatiana, and I am currently a student at University of Illinois studying Food Science and Human Nutrition as well as Psychology. I am from Chicago and have been babysitting a variety of ages for many years. I enjoy baking, hiking/traveling, reading, and being outdoors. I enjoy keeping kids entertained with fun...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Denaya A.
Urbana, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been instrumental in shaping my approach to caregiving, and I am excited about the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children. I am a creative and imaginative individual who is also friendly and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! To begin, I started working with kids when I was 10 years old babysitting cousins and siblings. I have worked at 2 daycares in Champaign, and I have a lot of experience working with special needs children and adults. I have most recently worked with a baby that was 18 mos. when I began and is now nearing 2 years! My...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her...
Jessica R.
Hannah S.
Urbana, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
My passion in life is to work with children and create a fun, safe environment in which they can develop. I am 21 years old and have been babysitting for children ages 0-10 since I was 12 years old. I have also worked for 4 summers at an overnight camp with children ages 6-17. I have extensive experience in creating and running...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, creative.
I like working with kids because of not only the relationship I get to build with them, but being a part of their parents village is really important to me.
I started working with kids when I was around 15 years old babysitting for my neighbors.
In my spare time I like to...
Avalon can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I love working with children because I like to think im still childish myself. I enjoy playing watching children show, kids just love Ms. Bella and it just works! I've been working in childcare for under a year(as in centers)but have been babysitting since I was 15 and also took child development classes all through high school!...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Chloe. I'm a 20-year-old college student at Indiana State University. I take online classes, so I live in the Champaign-Urbana area. I have been babysitting since I was in high school, but I spent a year working as a 2-year-old teacher at Next Generation Early Education School. I have taken Early Childhood...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Audrey R.
Urbana, IL
$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Audrey, a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I've been working with children since I was 13, when I became the go-to babysitter for families in my neighborhood. However, as the eldest of four, I've practically been a caregiver my whole life: changing diapers, making lunches, and keeping kids happy...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
I have plenty of experience in babysitting. I have several little cousins and a baby sister. I began babysitting for family friends at the age of 13 and continued for 3 families throughout high school. I am patient with children, willing to help with e-learning, read to children, and cook meals (feeding babies included). I am...
Amari can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lylha M.
Urbana, IL
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare. With two years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to two children, ages 0-11. My personality is a perfect fit for childcare: patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable.
A priority for me is to keep parents up-to-date on...
Lylha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Urbana, 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.
Ashley C.
5.0
Ashley was fun and exciting to have at our home over the summer.
- Erin S.
Kristen G.
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 text me hourly updates, and even...
- Laurie W.
Deja H.
5.0
We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her again.
- Jessica R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Urbana, IL:
How can I find a Urbana babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Urbana, 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 32 babysitters in Urbana, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Urbana, IL?
The average rate for Urbana, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.12 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 Urbana, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Urbana, 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.
Ratings for Urbana, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Urbana, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.