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Find babysitters in Waukegan, IL that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Waukegan, IL

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Waukegan, IL

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Elbia D.


Waukegan, IL

$30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My previous babysitting roles affirmed my desire to positively impact children's lives and support families. Patient, calm, and creative, I connect easily...
Elbia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Stephanie A.


Waukegan, IL

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

A Little More About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a job that will further my experience with childcare as I am studying to be a bilingual elementary school teacher. I will be continuing my education during the school year, so I ask that you please be mindful of my schedule :) In my spare time, I like to spend my day outside and try new things as I come across...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was an outstanding babysitter! All my kids absolutely loved her. She is kind, respectful, and always punctual. She even goes out of her way to help tidy up the house. Her dedication and warm personality made her a perfect fit for our family. We will most...

Alma P.

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Sonia R.


Waukegan, IL

$22/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 20 years of experience, beginning with my own children, have taught me that patience, creativity, and a friendly approach are essential for a child's well-being. I understand the importance of clear...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sonia was punctual and reliable everyday. Helped our little one reach many milestones and was always hands on; playing with toys, going on walks etc."

Nicole K.

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Edith E.


Waukegan, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

I'm a mother of 5 kids. My eldest is 17 and my youngest is 3 years old. I could say that I am well experience taking care of the kids as I am used to take of my 5 Kids.
Edith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Alexandria M.


Waukegan, IL

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have experience babysitting children as young as 2 years old. I love doing activities, such as playing games and making crafts, whenever I babysit because it keeps me and the children entertained! I have a reliable car and I'm comfortable with pets. I...
Alexandria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Saraya T.


Waukegan, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

I have 5 years of experience babysitting newborns to age 11. The services I provided were childcare, feedings, bathing, & light housekeeping.
Saraya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Breana P.


Waukegan, IL

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Transitioning To Babysitter!

Hello, My name is Breana and I am originally from Ohio. I grew up in a small town and recently moved to Illinois. I have worked with children my entire life and enjoy it. My aunt is a teacher and I often assisted her in her classroom whenever I could. I have worked with children in several different forms such as babysitting,...
Breana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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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Jacqueline S.


Waukegan, IL

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

A Fun Summer!

Hi I'm looking to find a family to nanny for over the summer! I worked at a daycare for two and a half years while completing my undergraduate degree and love it. Now, I'm working at a high school as a teachers assistant and am completely my masters degree in counseling with a goal to become a pediatric therapist. I am...
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Erika M.


Waukegan, IL

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable childcare that nurtures children's growth and development. With eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm adept at creating a safe and nurturing environment for kids to thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I also work in an elementary school with preschool and first grade children. I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I have a natural affinity for understanding and connecting with kids, making me an ideal choice for caring for your little one. My previous babysitting roles have shown me the immense...
Maria Del Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Sandy T.


Waukegan, IL

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with over 8 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for caring for little ones. I am patient, calm, and always ready to engage in creative and imaginative play. My warm and friendly nature...
Sandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cristina R.


Waukegan, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cristina and I'm an energetic, creative 30-year-old. I went to Florida International University for education and quickly learned that though I loved child development, the teaching route wasn't for me and decided to finish with a Bachelor's in English with a handful of student teaching credits under As a nanny,...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dulce O.


Waukegan, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Let's Have A Safe, Fun, And Engaging Summer!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dulce and I would love to help babysit for your children! Working with children is a strong passion of mine and I am seeking to continue working with families like yours! I have 5 years of experience in childcare and teaching. I have worked at a Montessori school, KinderCare, and as a dual language elementary...
Dulce can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Sarahy N S.


Waukegan, IL

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My 3 years of experience have allowed me to develop patience and creativity in my interactions with children. I'm comfortable caring for 2 children within the age groups of 0-11. I prioritize open communication with parents and follow their...
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Reyna O.


Waukegan, IL

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I am pursuing a career in Nursing! I aspire to become a pediatrics or labor and delivery nurse. I have always had a passion for taking care of others and got along very well with children. I will be continuing my Nursing Program this fall and want to get as much experience as possible. I currently hold my BLS and CPR...
Reyna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

My name is Kellyn I am a loving and sweet person, I like to help others and I have experience and recommendations and my specialty is newborns, babies and infants and I would like to join your family I also speak Spanish and I have a 10-year-old girl. I'd describe my personality as Kind, loving and reliable I like working with...
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Karina S.


Waukegan, IL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

I am a mom of two; a 6-year-old and a 7-month-old. I have previously been a senior care giver for about 10 months. I am energetic, compassionate, and understanding. Being around kids is a new adventure everyday! They love to explore new things and learn something new everyday.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

Elbia D.

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 and we are grateful to have her in...

- Care member

Stephanie A.

5.0

Stephanie was an outstanding babysitter! All my kids absolutely loved her. She is kind, respectful, and always punctual. She even goes out of her way to help tidy up the house. Her dedication and warm personality made her a perfect fit for our family. We will most definitely rehire her again and...

- Alma P.

Sonia R.

5.0

Sonia was a wonderful nanny to our daughter. She worked with her from 3 months until just before she turned 2. Our daughter learned so much from her and she helped us do much along the way. We are eternally grateful that she chose to work for our family.

- Care member

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in Waukegan, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.