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Find infant babysitters in Algonquin, IL that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in Algonquin, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years

Infant babysitters in Algonquin, IL

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Colleen P.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider.

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nicole P.


Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

4.5

(11)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole was phenomenal with my son. It is quite difficult to find a babysitter/nanny with such patients, understanding, and kindness. My child is Autistic, and nonverbal. He connected with her rather quickly. Nicole did great with keeping up with my sons routines....

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Ruby V.


Elgin, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ruby, I'm very good with children and will give 100%of my attention to your kids. I'm trustworthy reliable , loyal, responsible , and a great loving person. I can do simple housework (cleaning, laundry, cook, dog walking)and drive kids where they need to go .
Ruby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Moriah B.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages. Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications: -Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr) -Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved...

Andy R.

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Jennifer M.


Cary, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time, Evenings And/Or Weekend Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs. I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a special person. Some of Jen's top qualities are caring, nurturing, dependable, punctual, and most importantly...

Jessica C.

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Brittany S.


Dundee, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have an abundance of experience in caring for children of various ages all the way from newborns to elementary school. I started caring for my siblings as we were growing up as well as volunteering to care for children at our church during Sunday school lessons. I also have been consistently assisting my sister...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands. She follows every request I have to the T, and my boys love when she "visits". "

Stephanie F.

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Anna S.


Huntley, IL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Anna and I'm energetic 44 years old mother of three teenage girls with over 10 years of babysitting and some preschool teaching experience. I really enjoy watching children grow and learn, helping them as they grow and face new challenges in school and life in general. I feel our responsibility as parents and...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are at different stages and she learns what best works for your child."

Sara O.

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Autumn B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$19/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare That Brings Peace Of Mind

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Autumn. I am a passionate, nurturing, caring, and creative individual with experience with children ages 3 months to 11 years, including twins. I feel most comfortable supervising 3 children at a time (depending on their age and needs). For context, I've been babysitting for 7 years. I am punctual, good at...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Autumn is an incredible babysitter! I have 2 boys that’s she’s watched for a number of years now. They are non-stop go, but she keeps up with them and always finds fun things to do. She is incredibly reliable, very good at communicating and arrives on time. I...

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Natalia L.


Gilberts, IL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Sitter (teacher)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a passionate and dedicated childcare provider with over five years of experience, I am committed to nurturing and educating children in a safe and nurturing environment. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles in the past, which ignited my love for caring for children. My calm and patient demeanor...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We love natasha! We have been using her for child care for the last 3 yrs and she’s been a blessing to me and my family. She is kind, caring, and very attentive to my children. She is responsible and communicates well. I know my children are safe and well taken...

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Amanda F.


Barrington, IL

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Future Teacher!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a special education teacher in Cook county. I have experience in teaching music, math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. I was a camp counselor for many years and experience with all ages of children. I am also an animal lover, I directed the barn program at a camp. I currently have a rabbit and a dog...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled playtime, mealtime, diapering and naps with our toddler with ease!"

Sharon F.

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Elizabeth C.


Island Lake, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Liz has been wonderful! She was instrumental in my daughter making it to soccer practice on time. Liz would pick my ten year old from school and camp, then transport her to her various soccer practice locations. She was warm and nurturing towards my daughter. We...

Carol L.

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Danielle K.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Experienced Occasional/Date-Night Sitter!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle, I am 25 years old and I have a passion for working with children! Currently, I'm a nanny to two girls in North Barrington, who are 7 and 9 yrs. I have been with this family for almost 8 years. I'm looking for a new full-time position due to the children being back in school and the girls don't need me as...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was a big help when I needed a last minute babysitter. She was responsive to messages (and forgiving when I missed a scheduled call!). She was great with my kids and they loved playing with her, they can't wait to have her back again! Danielle was also...

Emily V.

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Karly H.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Karly! I'm 24 years old and I have my drivers license and my own car. My favorite job to tell everyone about was that I was a Disney Princess for kids birthday parties!! I have been working with kids for several years. I have worked as a teacher for dance/gymnastics in Buffalo Grove. I have taught in a Learning...
Karly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Karly has always worked well with little ones and has always had a passion for it. She's had so much experience already and loves every minute of it. "

Cindy W.

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Justyna K.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Polish and English Speaker Are you looking for someone you can trust with your kids? I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I manage kids when they are upset or troubled in a very calm and well manner. I understand the process and the support that is needed. I have babysat family and friends from a very young age. I...
Justyna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Very attentive Good communication and helped to establish a safe environment. Helped monitor multiple moving parts and was responsible and professional."

Simon J.

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Sydney F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$17-25/hr14 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, active, playful, trustworthy, patient, caring, and experienced sitter for your children and/or animals. I began babysitting regularly 10+ years ago, worked as a daycare teacher/worker for 6 years, CPR certified, and recently graduated with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I frequently watch my nieces...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney is a fantastic babysitter for my 14 month old daughter. Sydney started babysitting for my little one when she was a newborn and we have had the pleasure of having her continue to babysit and watching my daughter grow. She is responsible, caring, honest,...

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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist

Hello! I am Nicole! I am the oldest of seven children and have been babysitting since I was 10. As I grew up I continued that passion for taking care of kids by completing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development. I recently began my MSW with a PEL certification to become a school social...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is my neighbor and I have known her for 1.5 years. She is excellent with kids and goes above and beyond with them, such as working on their letters and numbers. She is very kind, patient, and always has a smile. I would trust her with my 3 girls anytime! "

Shannon G.

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Andrea F.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have ample babysitting experience 8+ years. A Care member for at least five years. Since 2019, I also became a caregiver for the elderly due to my father falling ill. I work through an agency PT. Schedule can be flexible if need be. Whether caregiving for children or the elderly, the reward is the same. I feel fulfilment in...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"My girls love Andrea! She was punctual, communicative and flexible when we running late to return. Our kids asked to have her back again as their babysitter and we definitely will! "

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Katelyn Z.


Barrington, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I have recently moved back to Lake Zurich. I have 9 years babysitting/nanny from newborn to 13-year-olds. I am friendly, caring, and loving person. I love watching children. I am willing to play any game or activity that the children want. I enjoy taking the children outside and playing any out door they like. I also enjoy pets...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Katelyn watched our son and our active puppy! Our son loved her! We highly recommend Katelyn."

Janna M.

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Susan H.


Cary, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare provider seeking position as a Nanny. Licensed daycare provider for 25 years, tried another line of work, but found I greatly miss working with children! Enjoy providing creative, fun, and educational activities geared to children's interests and needs, all within a safe and warm environment. Have...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sue was a nanny to our very active 2 and 4 year olds. She was amazing! She was great at structuring their day with outdoor time, fun games, and really cute and creative art projects. She was extremely dependable and so wonderful to work with! My husband and I often...

Ryan S.

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Jody W.


Fox River Grove, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...
Jody can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"I am so thankful to have found Jody to care for my two toddlers during a transitional time. Her years of experience with children and calm, insightful expertise helped create reliable sleep schedules and positive bonds with my children. She is 100% reliable and...

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Algonquin, IL

Nicole P.

5.0

Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!

- Care member

Moriah B.

5.0

Moriah was great! She recently watched our kids, aged 1,5, and 9. Three kids for about 7 hours! The kids loved hanging out with her and she was professional, caring, and communicated well with the kids and my wife and I. She was very positive and we loved having her watch our kids.

- Andy R.

Jennifer M.

5.0

For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a special person. Some of Jen's top qualities are caring, nurturing, dependable, punctual, and most importantly trustworthy. We have also contracted...

- Jessica D.

Brittany S.

5.0

Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands. She follows every request I have to the T, and my boys love when she "visits".

- Stephanie F.

Anna S.

5.0

Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are at different stages and she learns what best works for your child.

- Sara O.

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