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Infant babysitters in Cortland, IL

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Rosa S.


Cortland, IL

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Rosa I currently live in Cortland. I have two children of my own ages 10 and 14. I have worked in a center setting, with children ranging from newborns until 12-year-olds. have been babysitting since I was 15. At the moment I work for school district u46 as a special Ed para. I have my associates degree in...
Rosa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am currently a full time RN at Rush Copley Medical Center. My fiancé and I are planning a wedding and I am looking for something I can do to earn a bit of money while also doing something I love. Outside of nursing I love being around kids and caring for them. I wanted to go something outside of my "real life job" and felt...
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Holly H.


DeKalb, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Local Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Holly! I'm a 25-year-old grad student and I'm looking for a part-time position. I have been caring for kids since I was 10 years old and I'm pursuing a career in higher education. I have been a sitter/nanny for many families in the past and have a career background in environmental education. I love getting outside and...
5.0
"Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly coming over for as long as we can!"

Kelly C.

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Autumn R.


Sycamore, IL

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Autumn and I am 26 years old. I am an experienced nanny who is very responsible, reliable, and has a great sense of time management! I am CPR and First Aid trained. I am also very creative and love to promote hands on activities and play based learning for all ages! I value...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Autumn watched my twin girls on and off from the time they were infants. She is very dependable. She is very caring and interacts with my girls very well. They can't wait to see her when they know she is coming. I would recommend Autumn to anyone looking for a...

Victoria P.

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Emily M.


DeKalb, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals. I do have a full time teaching job this school year...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."

Nikki S.

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Thora C.


DeKalb, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Qualified And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Thora, and I am 23 years old. I have worked in childcare for over 6 years, beginning as a daycare worker and eventually becoming an assistant teacher at a school in my hometown. I also worked as a full-time nanny for a wonderful family last year, and have been consistently babysitting throughout my ECE career....
Thora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Thora was a full time nanny for our 1 yo son and 3 yo daughter. She was reliable, trustworthy, and truly a professional. After a year of struggling to find and keep a good nanny, we were so happy to have met Thora. Our kids adored her as well! She is so creative...

Gianna K.

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Amanda H.


Sycamore, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda, and I am a proud graduate of Northern Illinois University, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree. With 20 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of caring for children ranging from infants to teenagers, including families with multiple children and pets. I excel in light housekeeping and enjoy...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler. She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap...

Laurie B.

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Sydney E.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

A Best Friend And Babysitter In One

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney, I'm calm, kind, artistic, energetic, and responsible. I've been babysitting since I was 14. I have plenty of younger cousins so I completely understand how stressful rowdy kiddos can be! I love kids and have taken child development classes in both college and while in high school. I was also given the...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Ella J.


Sycamore, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ella. I am the second oldest in a family of 10. I have 7 siblings from ages 19 all the way down to 3. I have been babysitting my siblings ever since I was 10, and other families children since the age of 14. I have been a nanny for a few summers. I have also been around newborns and very young children. I am...
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Jennifer D.


Sycamore, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I started babysitting in 5th grade and continued through freshman year of college. The families I worked for kept me on for many years, allowing me to watch the babies grow. I orginally went to college to become a Special Education teacher. Plans changed when l had my son who was soon diagnosed as being on the spectrum....
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Angelic B.


DeKalb, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

* available to work after December 31* I've been caring for children for over a decade because I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development. My calm patience is what children enjoy most about me, and parents love that I follow their lead. I'm available to care for up to three children, ranging from newborns to...
Angelic can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Charyan J.


DeKalb, IL

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

With over 10+ years experience being an older brother and also uncle I was often also a baby sitter/ cook/ nanny so if there was ever a problem I was always there to fix it. I consider myself to be great with kids and in the future my dream goal is to be a pediatric nurse so this will be another step towards that.
Charyan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Andrea G.


DeKalb, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Full Time Caregiver

I believe that the role of a caretaker is to participate and educate in a fun and active environment. I have a true passion and a knack for working with children, especially from infant, toddlers, twos and ages of preschool to fifth grade. My current educational experience includes: A High School diploma, CPR certification, two...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Shelby B.


Sycamore, IL

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am looking to offer in home childcare or would be willing to travel to you! I have a 10-month-old daughter who would be joining me in child care. I also have a 6yr old son but he is at camp during the day. We have loads of extra baby/child necessities in home to cater to more than one child. Along with being a mother I have...
Shelby can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Keyla B.


DeKalb, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider as well as a college student at NIU. I'm friendly and approachable, and I firmly believe that a calm and patient demeanor is key to creating a nurturing environment. I have been working at a daycare center for 3 years now, I have experience working with infants as well as kids between 1-5 years old. With...
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Aubrey B.


DeKalb, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Weekday Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Aubrey, I'm 23 years old and I have been babysitting for family, friends, and neighbors on and off for the past 10+ years. I currently attend NIU as a psychology major/counseling minor and have been working as RBT (registered behavior technician) for the last 2 years. I absolutely love working with kids and my time as an...
Aubrey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kelsey S.


Sycamore, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Summer 2025 Nanny Position

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I figured I would start looking for a nanny position for over this coming summer and hopefully grow with your family! I have 10 + years experience nannying and caregiving. Two long term families that I still communicate with weekly. This past year I have been so grateful to care for my own little boy. My husband works...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello! Just moved to dekalb pursuing my bachelors degree in Early Education. I just graduated from Cincinnati State College with my associates degree in Early Education. I have experience with children of all ages up to 12. I have worked in before and aftercare programs, early education childcare centers, and summer camps for...
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Jodi D.


Sycamore, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care/Mother's Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 50-year-old female available to care for your children. Children are one of the greatest joys in life! I have experience watching children ages 1 months to 12 years, as well as those with special needs. We love to play games, go on outings, watch movies, read books and do crafts. I have experience in child care, household...
Jodi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lea B.


DeKalb, IL

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lea and I would love to be a helping hand to you and your family. I have much experience with children both as a nanny/sitter as well as a teacher's assistant at a Montessori Day Care. With that, I have a background educationally with teaching kids, using sensory techniques, and even using ASL. Also, I am CPR...
Lea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL

Holly H.

5.0

Our family LOVES Holly! She has taken great care of our very active toddler for regular date nights. She is independent and fun. We hope to keep Holly coming over for as long as we can!

- Kelly C.

Autumn R.

5.0

Autumn watched my twin girls on and off from the time they were infants. She is very dependable. She is very caring and interacts with my girls very well. They can't wait to see her when they know she is coming. I would recommend Autumn to anyone looking for a dependable, caring person to watch...

- Victoria P.

Emily M.

5.0

Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly.

- Nikki S.

Thora C.

5.0

Thora was a full time nanny for our 1 yo son and 3 yo daughter. She was reliable, trustworthy, and truly a professional. After a year of struggling to find and keep a good nanny, we were so happy to have met Thora. Our kids adored her as well! She is so creative and organized, planning really fun...

- Gianna K.

Amanda H.

5.0

Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler. She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap and was always happy to oblige our...

- Laurie B.

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