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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the last five years, childcare has been more than a job but a passion. You'd be surprised how much you can learn from a kid! I've been watching over children for as long as I can remember. Being the oldest girl child in my family it was responsibility to watch over aunty's and uncle's kids. I've decided to professionalize it...
Anais can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
College student looking to help aid with tuition. I have had past employment at a child day-care center. Due to past employment, I have all the legal licenses and am qualified to care for any child any age. please contact my phone for further question. Thank you!!!
Ethan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have 4 of my own children who are all in school. I like make crafts and reading with the kids. I love music and singing with the children as well. Games and puzzles keep us on our toes.
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Anas E.
Sycamore, IL
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 5 years I've been caring for children aged 0-12, and there has been no greater joy than helping them grown and develop into their own person. I have a passion for childcare and supporting families as well as providing reliable childcare options. I am patient, calm, friendly and creative and I believe in building...
Anas can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Tina I.
Maple Park, IL
$20-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Kaltrina. I have babysat in the past but for the past 3 years I have been a caregiver. I am now looking to go back and try babysitting again. I enjoy being around kids and look forward to learning more with experience.
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Lanetta but I go by Lala, I am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Northern Illinois University, where I also complete clinical work in classrooms in hopes of becoming a teacher. I have a little over 7 years of babysitting and childcare experience for children of all ages, from infant to...
Lanetta Myara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Arely I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I come from a very big family (5 brothers and 2 sisters). I have babysat for many different families before ranging from all ages! I am well experienced with premie babies and toddlers! I have worked as a professional nanny for over...
Arely can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arely is by far the best of the best. She is loving and caring and we call her the baby whisperer. Absolutely recommend to anyone. My kids adore her and she has gone above and beyond any of my expectations."
Whitney S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 24 years old and a student at the Chamberlain University. I am studying nursing with the goal to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I am the oldest out of 3 and helped out a lot with my siblings when they were younger. I have a wide range of experience watching kids from infants to pre-teens as well...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role...
Andrea W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for several years caring for children across all age groups. I am comfortable with babies, infants, and toddlers and have experience with multiples such as twins. I am able to care for multiple children at a time and can provide activities to encourage play, discovery, and learning. I can follow parents'...
Norma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Norma is very honest, dedicated and responsible. She is also very much on time and able to follow a schedule and instructions and any special needs. Norma has high attention to detail and wants to do the best job possible each time. She has taken care of my...
Jose V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love working with people of all ages. I have many years of experience working with infants, young children and the elderly. I'm currently a caregiver to my mother and tend to her needs as needed. I also have over 40 years on and off assisting special needs individuals in the private sector as well as various organizations...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility.
Paula was extremely...
Janet P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Linda. I'm a caring, loving Grandma, hoping to share in the care of your little one/s. Long term or short. I have been married to the same wonderful man for 45 years, and together we have raised three great kids. Over 15 years ago, I began taking care of 2 boys, whose single moms, were friends of my daughters, and...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Linda is the ultimate grandma for hire! She has been with our family for 4 years caring for my son (infancy through preK) and twin girls (preschool through 2nd grade). Now that they will be in school full time, she will be moving on to another lucky family....
Annemarie L.
Victoria L.
Hampshire, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Helpful With Watching Any Age Kid! Going To School To Be Ome A Teacher And Work With Kids Currently!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am going to college currently to become a teacher! I am willing to help with many different tasks and am wanting to help the kids! Currently am working at a daycare facility and babysitting kids as well! Message me to work things out! I am super...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 7 year old daughter absolutely loved Victoria. She is always responsive to messages, was punctual and we would definitely use her again. My daughter told me that her father and I need to go out more so she can have Victoria babysit. We highly recommend her!"
Rachel C.
5.0
(2)
You can expect lots of reading, songs, sign language, and outdoor fun in our home! Providing attentive care for little ones is something close to my heart. As a mama of 5 and a certified former elementary education teacher, I have spent the past 16 years nurturing and developing young hearts and minds. It's important to me to...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Katie is one of my kids favorite people!
Her genuine love for kids is so evident-she regularly plans fun, age appropriate activities that captivate and delight my littles.
She is involved and hands-on/present in her care, providing a safe, but oh-so-fun time...
Katy K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have more than 15 years of experience in nannying with many wonderful references. I have been with my current employer for the last two years, caring for two darling girls aged 1 and 3. Prior to that I was full-time for one boy from infancy to kindergarten, running the gambit of care from diapers to pre-K drop-off....
Peggy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Peggy has been extremely dependable and loyal to our family. She has taken care of our son since he was just over a year old, and now he's headed to kindergarten. He has enjoyed all of the time spent with Peggy and often asks us "is tomorrow a Peggy day?" Peggy...
Erica B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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I have been a private nanny for 20+ years and have two children of my own. Knowing how important my children are to me I have made it a priority to ease the minds of the parents I have worked for by treating their children like my own. I've seen three sets of children grown up and these families remain close friends!
My...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Angelina is more than a nanny...she is a life-saver. She loves my daughter like her own. She is warm and kind and my daughter loves her. When I tell her that Angelina is picking her up from school, she is just thrilled about spending time with her. They go on...
Grace M.
3.5
(2)
I'm 24 years old, I love children and work very well with them. I used to be a full time nanny for 2 years and I loved every second of it. I also was a teachers assistant for a 5th grade class. I am CPR certified and I have my own reliable car. I am very responsible, reliable and fun for the kids as well. I can also provide...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."
Jeness B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi:)
My name is Sophia!
About me: I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing this past May. I am currently in graduate school at UNM. While pursing my education, I am also a Division 1 athlete running cross country & track. In my free time I enjoy traveling and have a goal to visit every National Park!
Experience: I...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thank you so much for watching the kids!"
Norah J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you!
I have over 10+ years of experience caring for kids ranging from newborn to teen. I am also a mother to three kids, ages 3, 8 and 12. I studied Child Development and Early Childhood in high school and am enrolled in University. I enjoy activities such as arts and crafts and strongly encourage reading, so...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"She is very responsible, caring , and detailed oriented."
Denise S.
Kaleigh L.
Aurora, IL
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaleigh and I am an elementary school teacher. I'm looking for occasional babysitting gigs on the weekends or date nights during the week. I have previous childcare experience with children ranging from 6-months up to 12-year-olds. Throughout these experiences I cared for the children and completed light...
Kaleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kaleigh has babysat for my two boys (2 years and 8 months) twice now and I plan to keep using her in the future! She responds professionally and promptly and is great with kids. Would definitely recommend using Kaleigh for babysitting needs!"
Jennifer M.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL
Arely V.
5.0
Arely is by far the best of the best. She is loving and caring and we call her the baby whisperer. Absolutely recommend to anyone. My kids adore her and she has gone above and beyond any of my expectations.
- Whitney S.
Sydney R.
5.0
I have known Sydney for over 8 years, and I have enjoyed watching her grow into a responsible, poised and confident young woman. She frequently cares for my children (ages 4 and 7), and I have often observed her patience and creatively with my boys. She is a role model for younger children and...
- Andrea W.
Norma T.
5.0
Norma is very honest, dedicated and responsible. She is also very much on time and able to follow a schedule and instructions and any special needs. Norma has high attention to detail and wants to do the best job possible each time. She has taken care of my children and their needs and takes...
- Jose V.
Paula E.
5.0
My husband and I have known Paula and her family for many years. Paula provided respite care services for our severe and profound developmentally disabled daughter for several years. Our daughter now lives in a Intermediate Care Facility.
Paula was extremely dependable and punctual. Paula...
- Janet P.
Linda F.
5.0
Linda took wonderful care of our baby for 9 months until she turned a year old. She was prompt, organized, and very dependable. Linda was engaging, attentive, and was always ready to play with our daughter. At the beginning she was incredibly patient in teaching her take a bottle, was great with...
- Chloe P.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Cortland, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Cortland, IL in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Cortland have rates starting at $16.50.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Cortland, 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 2 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Cortland, IL?
There are 2 infant babysitters near you in Cortland, 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.