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Infant babysitters in Braidwood, IL
Hello! My name is Jennifer. I have been babysitting for over 6 years now, I started very young and fell in love with it ever since. I love what I do I love to make sure my kids feel safe, comfortable and happy! I would love to have a great relationship with not only the kids but the parents as well. I think it's very important...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Taea S.
Braidwood, IL
$20-29/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Taea.
I have been working in childcare centers for 5+ years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks up to 8 years old. The past two years I have been an Infant teacher, and I am currently enrolled in online classes in Early Childhood Education! I just recently moved from Chicago to Lombard and wanted to branch out...
Melissa K.
Braidwood, IL
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi my name is Melissa,
I'm a friendly and patient childcare provider with over five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I find great joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare options that give...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi! My name is Jackie. I'm 35 years old. I'm a dog mom of 3. Aunt of 2. Big sister, little sister. I'm a new homeowner for about 3 years. I graduated Culinary school is 2012. I was a Retail Store Manager for 10 years, but as of 2024 I'm a CPR & first aid certified nanny for a 1-year-old. I'm still undecided on having children of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexis M.
Gardner, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an experienced babysitter who loves taking care of kids. I have about 3 years of experience with babysitting, I started with some of the neighborhood kids when I was around the age of 14, and then it progressed to me having a permanent job with a family of 2 boys for a little over a year. I then moved to another...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles often and enjoys what she does."
Christie P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for 15+ years. I have experience taking care of multiple children ranging from ages of a few weeks old to 13 years. I can proudly say that the children of one family that I have been watching for 7 years say that out of all of their babysitters that I am still their favorite and I believe my...
Jorie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Jorie went above and beyond my expectations. She was always very communicative with us and very responsible. She very quickly gained all our trust for the care of our little one. She implemented the strict schedule and activities we planned for the week for the...
Michael S.
Kyra B.
Coal City, IL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 24 years old & work in education, teaching kindergarten! I have plenty of experience working with kids, as I have babysat for 10+ years. Feel free to reach out if you ever need a babysitter!
Kyra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My son loved her! Great for date nights out. :)"
Tiffany B.
Madison A.
South Wilmington, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Freshly graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing and home for the summer! Looking to become a pediatric or NICU nurse, so I'd love to spend time with your babies! I also have been babysitting every summer for about the last eight years.
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Allison C.
Gardner, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with over two years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children. My previous babysitting roles inspired me to pursue a career in caregiving, where I can make a positive impact on young lives and support families.
I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which helps create a...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have experience in the medical field as well as with children with special needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Carmella B.
Coal City, IL
$15-29/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Carmella :)
I am a junior currently getting my Early Childhood Education with ESL degree at Bradley University! I've been babysitting, nannying, and working in schools since I was 12.
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, passionate, and light-hearted!
I'm looking for a job that is reliable and values...
Carmella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Jessica W.
South Wilmington, IL
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Jessica. I absolutely love to care for others, and I have experience with babysitting all ages. I have a bachelor degree in social work and recently spent over 4 years working in a nursing home as an activity director and now I am the social worker in a nursing home. I would love to help out with babysitting...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kayla S.
Coal City, IL
$18/hr • 13 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a 27 years old momma to a 5-year-old boy. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 years old! I graduated college in 2020 with a bachelors degree in childhood learning and development. I have experience with kids of all ages from infancy to middle school. I am also a former preschool teacher! I pride myself on...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! I'm a caring and responsible babysitter with years of experience, starting with helping raise my younger siblings. I create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for kids, incorporating both play and learning. I can also assist with light household chores and provide transportation as needed.
When I'm not nannying, I'm a...
Keyaisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Lauren G.
Mazon, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Consistent Position With A Family
I began my experience caring for children with my two younger brothers and quickly became the neighborhood babysitter. I have babysat children ranging in age from a few months old to 15 years old in need of an overnight sitter. I can cook meals and have experience cooking for individuals with allergies or special dietary needs....
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi! My name is Judie and I have one bio son, 2 bonus kids and I am the legal guardian of our newest family member who is 6! I've always loved kids and felt like I was just meant to be a mom, so what better job than to work with others kids as well!? I also have worked with special needs kids (in the local school district) for...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Taylor K.
Bourbonnais, IL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Love To Have Fun And Make Sure Everything Is Good. I Love Cleaning And Meal Prepping.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Taylor and I love being a sitter for children! I have always loved children and one day hope to have my own! My sister has a newborn baby at home and I'm always helping her care for him. I have plenty of experience taking care of children of all ages. I love being a nanny or sitter because I love the experience!...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"amazing sitter!! great with son he gets so excited when she walks in always on time."
Emily W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm an experienced nanny and a college-educated empty nester with two wonderful grown sons. I love caring for children and babies. My own children were academically gifted and I believe that attention, play, and a joy of reading are all essential to every child's development.
I have completed the Adult, Child, and Baby...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is absolutely wonderful with babies. I trust her blindly with my 3 month old. She is a natural. My baby at once got super comfortable with her. She is dependable and knows a lot about baby care and needs. Perfect for the job. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as active, trusting, and caring
I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the world from all different perspectives, especially young kids! I have always wanted to work with kids and have many kids of my own in the future. I took early childhood my junior year of high school and was something...
5.0
"Madysen is great with kids, very patient and attentive. She's also a good communicator and will make sure you're completely at ease while caring for your child. She is kind, fun and caring, your child will have an amazing time with her. Madysen would be more than...
Stephanie C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with infants all the way up to preteens. I am used to four children at a time. I change diapers, bottle feed, tutor, and do light cooking and cleaning. I have been sitting since I was in junior high and I have 15 years of experience.
I am also listed on the senior care portion of this site. I have an Assoc. of...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We just hired Amanda. We are super excited to be working with her. She is dependable, reliable, local, and our daughter already has a connection with her. She starts this week and we couldn't be happier."
Amanda H.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Braidwood, IL
Alexis M.
5.0
Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles often and enjoys what she does.
- Christie P.
Jorie W.
5.0
Jorie has been our nanny for the past year and she is WONDERFUL! She is excellent with communicating. She is dependable, extremely flexible, always on time, and great with our children. I trust her whole-heartedly with my kids and know they are in great hands. She keeps to our nap time schedule,...
- Lindsey S.
Kyra B.
5.0
Very punctual and kind. My son loved her! Great for date nights out. :)
- Tiffany B.
Taylor K.
5.0
amazing sitter!! great with son he gets so excited when she walks in always on time.
- Emily W.
Kim M.
5.0
Kim watches my 14 month old regularly and is wonderful with him! It is easy to see that my son is extremely comfortable with her and happy to see her. They have a ton of fun and we are so glad to have found her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Braidwood, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Braidwood, IL in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Braidwood have rates starting at $20.00.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Braidwood, IL?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 4 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Braidwood, IL?
There are 4 infant babysitters near you in Braidwood, IL. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.