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Babysitters in Wadsworth, IL

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Lillian C.


Gurnee, IL

$17/hr

Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have helped multiple families by caring for their children. My responsibilities include: driving the children to and from sport practices or school; playing games or helping them with their homework. I also help with small chores like: preparing meals, cleaning dishes, feeding and playing with their animals.
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lily is kind, super dependable and my one year old loved hanging with her! So thankful she could help our family for a weeks and would recommend to anyone!"

Maddie D.

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Alexandra A.


Lake Villa, IL

$15-22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter, Flexible Availability

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alex, I am 23 years old, and have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Special Education at Loyola University Chicago. I have both work and clinical experiences with children ranging in age from birth to 13 years of age. I have worked under the supervision of a college professor and classroom teachers in a variety of...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Professional and reliable. Kids gave a good review too. Great first experience using care. com! "

Christopher T.

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Melissa R.


Bristol, WI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Child Care Worker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with babies from 3 months up to 13-year-olds. I've had up to 5 kids at one time babysitting. They have been boys and girls and of all different ages. I have prepared meals, made crafts, cleaned up the house, done laundry, and provided transportation for the children too. I also work in a day care and I work...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was amazing with our kids. She is very friendly and made our first experience with a non-family member babysitter very easy and relaxing. She is punctual, dependable, and great at communicating. It didn't take long for our kids to warm up to her. And our...

Carrie S.

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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile! My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Lisa to watch our two boys, one of which has special needs. Lisa was always punctual and always took good care of the boys. She was always patient and our kiddos loved seeing her everyday. We would definitely recommend Lisa for any of your childcare needs."

Shelby M.

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Ashley R.


Grayslake, IL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...

Alexandria S.

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Sarah L.


Pleasant Prairie, WI

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Stay-At-Home Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a stay-at-home Mom who has watched other people's children for the past 15 years. Before I had children, I worked as a preschool teacher in a daycare. I went to school to become a teacher, but did not finish, I wanted to be at home when I had children. For five years, I was the Director of Children's Ministry that I started...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Debbie D.


Pleasant Prairie, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was a teen, I have 3 children of my own, have nannied and have been doing in home childcare for 18 years. I also have an elementary education degree. I love babies and children of all ages. I am a stay at home mom and I also home school. We are a Christian family and l have several...
5.0
"Debbie cared for our daughter from age 4 months to age 7 months. She watched our daughter in her home. Debbie was great. I knew that my girl was in good hands and so well cared for. She would send pictures and updates, which was very nice. Took the kids on a lot...

Troy T.

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Elbia D.


Waukegan, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

part time - full time caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Elbia and I have many years of experience with children. Children are my passion I have cared for families with one child to a family with four children. I have experience with new borns. I have my own car to drive the children to practice, school, sport clubs and etc.
Elbia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Elbia is a wonderful person and we trust her completely with our children! She’s been taking care of our 3 boys for over a year. She’s someone who loves this job. She has a calm and loving demeanor and is very playful too. Our boys always look forward to seeing her...

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Zoe F.


Bristol, WI

$19-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

My experience with caring for children includes, being a babysitter and working at a daycare. I was a babysitter for 6 months during my sophomore year of high school then during my junior and senior year of high school I worked at a day care caring for children between the ages of 5 through 12. I am currently an Assistant...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have worked with Zoe for a couple of years. She is very kind, caring and loving. She is a wonderful person and enjoys working with children."

Christiane D.

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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "

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Maya C.


Grayslake, IL

$22-24/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hey families! My name is Maya, I'm 23 years old. I have experience with infants-elementary school children. I've been a nanny for 5+ years but worked with children in different settings before becoming a full time nanny.
Maya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I needed a last-minute sitter for my sister's children in time for my child-free wedding since her original sitter fell through. Maya was there to save the day! While she started out communicating with me, she was more than willing to call my sister to chat...

Nathaly R.

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Rachel R.


Zion, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful, Nanny Wanting To Lend A Helpful Hand

At age 11 I started Nannying for a family in my community that needed care for four children, three of them Triplet's as their Mother had multiple health issues such as heart surgeries for pacemaker replacements, cancer treatments, and so many other health wise conditions. Hired at multiple local School's as a Teacher's Aide,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel has been an active and attentive caretaker for my son (8) for years. She’s so good with kids and you can tell she truly enjoys them. Very attentive and caring. She’s even been referred to family members, and at this point has been around most of the kids in...

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Lisa S.


Lake Villa, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have two children of my own who are now 27and 25 and raising them brought such joy to my life. My son was always very rambunctious and keeping up with he and my daughter kept me very busy, which I really enjoyed! Being a stay-at-home mom was just a gratifying experience that taught me so much about life and kids, and as they...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"My boys absolutely love Lisa and are excited every time she comes over"

Danielle M.

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Keyla R.


Waukegan, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm interested in this position! I'm a college student looking to help on weekends. I have 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages.
Keyla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's very dependable and hard working. She's also very well at communicating."

Susana D.

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Larissa L.


Waukegan, IL

$39/hr10 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver For Childcare Available (flexible Hours)

I have over 15 years in experience in childcare. I have taken classes in childcare over the years. I was also a substitute teacher at a nursery school. I have cared for children from the ages of 6 weeks and up. I am very patient and loving.
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Cinthia G.


Waukegan, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

My name is Cinthia. I enjoy taking care of kids. I have been doing it for more than 6 years already. As an only child I used to enjoy taking care of neighbors and family kids. I'm currently a student at CLC working towards my associate in nursing. I don't only provide child care but I can also help with light housekeeping,...
Cinthia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Cora D.


Lake Villa, IL

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Easy Going Sitter!

Hello! My name is Cora and I am currently a graduate student at National Louis University studying clinical mental health counseling. My goal is to one day work with children/adolescents who struggle with certain behavioral and mental health issues. I have had experience in babysitting since I was a young girl, as I always...
Cora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Belinda B.


Waukegan, IL

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Housekeeper/ Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I currently work as a case worker. I work with children ages 6-11. I am willing to help you with yours as well
Belinda can also help with: Craft assistance
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Katherine B.


Antioch, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Nanny

Hello, my name is Katherine and I am a 31-year-old mother of 2! My son is 8 and my daughter is 3. I have been a stay at home mom since my daughter was born, but prior to that I was a full time nanny. My first nanny job was back in 2011 and I absolutely fell in love! Throughout high school I worked at a daycare with my mom and...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

I'm a friendly and creative caregiver with four years of experience providing reliable childcare for families. My passion for caring for children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm skilled at facilitating a fun and nurturing...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wadsworth, IL

Lillian C.

5.0

Lily has been a wonderful babysitter for our four children! She’s reliable, friendly, and the kids really enjoy having her babysit! I would definitely recommend Lily to any family looking for someone trustworthy and sweet to watch their children!

- Care member

Alexandra A.

5.0

Alex is wonderful with children. She is remarkably gifted with babies, very gentle and loving and comfortable with them. She is very responsible and my girls always have a wonderful time with her!!!

- Elizabeth M.

Melissa R.

5.0

Melissa was amazing with our kids. She is very friendly and made our first experience with a non-family member babysitter very easy and relaxing. She is punctual, dependable, and great at communicating. It didn't take long for our kids to warm up to her. And our hardest critic, our 4 year old, gave...

- Carrie S.

Lisa H.

5.0

My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast and lunch for all three kids. She...

- Anna G.

Ashley R.

5.0

I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care that she can offer to you and your...

- Alexandria S.

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