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Infant babysitters in Cherry Valley, IL
Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Kaitlyn, and I am 25 years old. I have lived in the Cherry Valley area for about 17 years. I enjoy watching children of all ages, and have a few years of experience caring for them in after school care facilities, as well as private babysitting. I love kids and would love to provide you...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlyn is awesome! She babysat my two boys. She is flexible and sends us updates. My son asked when she was going to babysit again because he loved having her around! Highly recommend! "
Johana A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a part-time nanny for two families with Care. com and can provide references.
I have over six years of experience.
Within that time I have taken care of babies, inclusive children and have education in speech pathology. I am certified for Child Development, Health and Safety. My BS is from NIU in Engineering.
I...
Marie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marie is the best nanny!
She is always willing to be flexible with last minute care needs and the kids love her.
She has been babysitting our 3 kids for us for the past year.
She goes the extra mile to clean up our house and she brings fun activities for the...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest child on both sides of my family so I have babysat/been around babies my whole life. Most recently, I have been working with children that have disabilities for the past five years now. With my job, my duties included helping with homework, doing crafts, playing games with them, and always being ready for the...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of directly supervising Jessica I. since December of 2015 as she was employed as an Inclusion Companion at a Special Recreation Association.
In her role at our agency, Jessica supported the inclusion process for our member park...
Kacie J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children from the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Education. I have taught for two years, one at the preschool level and second year in special education.
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I graduated with my associates of arts, and have taken many child care classes. I also worked as an assistant teacher for over a year, with children ages of 3mo to 7 years of age. I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow! I am a very energetic person and l would love to find a family to help care for. I am CPR...
Giavanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Gia is a long term family friend of mine. She's been such an awesome baby sitter to my daughter. She's been so helpful through all the stages of my daughter life. She's currently 3 years old now and to this day anytime Gia comes over her face just lights up. She's...
Alysia Z.
Chloe J.
Davis Junction, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Nanny/babysitter Who Is In School To Be A Teacher
3.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
my name is Chloe and I am currently enrolled at John Wood Community College studying to be a preschool teacher. I have tons of experience with almost all the age groups except teen years. I would love to tell you about my experience through an interview!!
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a big sister of two little brothers, and a member of a large extended family (with lots of little cousins!), my love for kids has only grown over the years. Kids are my passion, and I always feel comfortable around them. I love to play, teach, and create with children, as I've always been a very creative and driven person...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Miranda was the absolute perfect fit for our family. She was extremely flexible with our schedule which was exactly what we needed. My girls absolutely loved her. We provided a vehicle for her, so she could get out and about with the girls. She was never home,...
Brandy P.
Azariah H.
Rockford, IL
$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Im a 22-year-old female I am currently working on entrepreneurship I have a passion for babysitting/childcare I am super chill laid back and fun loving I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I've been working with kids literally my whole life. My first job was when I was 10...
Azariah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I had her house sit for a week and she did an excellent job taking care of my dog and keeping clean"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
While raising my three daughters in the Chicago area, I ran an unlicensed daycare. I raised our neighborhood. I have since been blessed with three grandchildren who range in age of 2-6 years old. In June I stayed with them for 10 days while my daughter and her husband traveled to Spain. We had a blast! I will be returning in...
Kelleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Kelly has been a huge help to me in finding childcare to help support my needs post C-Section. Having a second baby with no local support was overwhelming and she was kind enough to fit in time between her other full time family. This has been huge in...
Danielle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is MARY! I can't fix the typo unfortunately. I am a creative, friendly, energetic caregiver with years of experience with kids of all ages and a background I the arts. I have cared for kids ages 3 months to 11 years old as a nanny and up to 3 at a time. I have my own car and consistent week day availability.
Feel free...
5.0
"Mary was absolutely amazing with our two toddlers. We initially hired Mary as emergency care (when other childcare plans fell through), but kept her with us as long as possible because our boys loved her so much. She’s punctual, responsible, and incredibly patient....
Sarah W.
Reece L.
Rockford, IL
$39/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Reece Liscom and I currently attend Educators of Beauty to get my esthetics license! I have two younger sisters and one baby brother that I love so so much! I love babysitting because I love kids! I have more than three years of experience watching childcare. Im excited to hear back from you!
Reece can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have many years of experience caring for kids aged newborn to 12. My primary experience has been with twins that I cared for from newborn to 6 years old.
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children newborn to 12 years of age. Skilled in creating fun atmospheres and engaging educational activities, while demonstrating a priority to children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents, with mutual loving...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in everything from infants, to one-on-one homework help, to directing a cast of students ages 7-17! I am extremely patient; I believe building up kind, wonderful people starts in the home! I am the oldest of 4 children, and 13 cousins, so I've grown up surrounded by childcare my whole life! I am looking for...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Gabriella R.
Kirkland, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I love working with kids and usually am free to babysit. I have babysat infants all the way up to 13 years of age. I can do transportation as well.
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Ali B.
Rockford, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Ali, I'm 39, Mature and EXTREMELY experienced with childcare including special needs, twins + multiples, and infant care. I work for a local family museum, working in an Elementary School with 1st-5th graders for an after school program! I have some college education, a decade long career in finance, and have...
Ali can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Erica S.
Rockford, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, my passion for fostering children's growth and development motivates me daily. My previous babysitting roles were positive experiences that reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
I pride myself on my calm and patient demeanor, which creates a...
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
I have been looking after children from since about age 10. I took care of my brother and then 2 sets of nephews and nieces. I worked as a pharmacy technician in hospitals where most of the floors I covered were mothers and children floors. I have also worked in my church nurseries for several years. Most recently, I worked in...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate, bubbly, experienced caregiver looking for my next long term family.
I've been working in childcare for 5+ years and have passion for taking care of others. I have worked with ages 3 months and older, from large families to small. I have my RBT license which gives a back round of child psychology, and worked with...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hey there! My name is Julie and I'm 56 years old and I love babysitting! I have a lot of experience as I have 4 grown children and 8 Grandchildren, one I raised for 16 years. I'm good with children all ages. Infant- school age and I'm very reliable. I have my own car, with a perfect driving record. My rates are very reasonable....
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Cherry Valley, IL
Kaitlyn H.
5.0
Kaitlyn is awesome! She babysat my two boys. She is flexible and sends us updates. My son asked when she was going to babysit again because he loved having her around! Highly recommend!
- Johana A.
Marie J.
5.0
Marie is the best nanny!
She is always willing to be flexible with last minute care needs and the kids love her.
She has been babysitting our 3 kids for us for the past year.
She goes the extra mile to clean up our house and she brings fun activities for the kids.
Highly recommended!
- Care member
Jessica I.
5.0
Jessica was absolutely amazing with my newborn baby boy. She began working for us when he was just 2 months old and continued full time until he was 8 months old. In the course of that time, she proved herself to be extremely caring, engaging, and reliable. She was always coming up with fun things...
- Rebecca S.
Giavanna R.
5.0
Gia did a great job with our 3 little kids. I didn’t allow television while she was with them, but she kept them busy by doing arts and crafts, games, and a little bit of teaching. She was always on time and was pretty available whenever I needed her. We sure will miss her! We highly recommend her...
- Care member
Miranda L.
5.0
Miranda is a super-sweet, down to earth, value-minded person and fun to boot! She is always on time (usually a few minutes early) and always happy to hang out and help. Love her!
- Sarena M.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Cherry Valley, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Cherry Valley, IL in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Cherry Valley have rates starting at $15.00.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Cherry Valley, 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 1 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Cherry Valley, IL?
There are 1 infant babysitters near you in Cherry Valley, 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.