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60 infant babysitters are listed in Fox Lake, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Fox Lake, IL
Katie T.
McHenry, IL
$10-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Afternoon And Weekend Sitter Looking To Help Out With Your Kids
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful, friendly.
I like working with kids because they are fun and have wonderful imaginations, and I can learn from them.
I'm looking for a job that I can do after my regular job (7am-3:30pm) or on the weekends.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I have been...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey."
Sue B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as 2-months-old all the way to 12+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel cared for our two children and was fantastic! She is extremely thoughtful and kind!"
Lori Y.
Tiffany E.
Richmond, IL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Looking For More Sweeties To Give My Love And Attention To.
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of 5-year-old twins and a 14-year-old homeschooler.
I'd describe my personality as a people pleaser, aware of other's feelings and reliable.
I've been in love with children since my first born which was 2009.
I'm looking for something that makes me happy and makes someone else happy.
I have worked with 2...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey families!
My name is Maya, I'm 23 years old. I have experience with infants-elementary school children. I've been a nanny for 5+ years but worked with children in different settings before becoming a full time nanny.
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I needed a last-minute sitter for my sister's children in time for my child-free wedding since her original sitter fell through. Maya was there to save the day!
While she started out communicating with me, she was more than willing to call my sister to chat...
Nathaly R.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dawn is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"
Amanda A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm an energetic sitter with 7 years of babysitting experience. I typically babysit 1-4 kids at a time and have experience with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. I have worked as an assistant teacher at CLC's daycare and have worked in Sunday school for 8 years. This being said I love crafting and setting up fun activities...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is the best! She is super dependable and easy going. Very friendly and great with our two boys. We are so happy and grateful we found her. "
Ricardo M.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of 3 children. I would love to provide safe, caring and fun child care for you. Whether it be occasional or on a continual schedule. I have a "quirky" fun-loving personality, yet I am serious when it comes to safety and behavior. Of course, I would implement whatever type of correction or direction that you instruct...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen has been a Godsend to our family. We have an English bulldog who LOVES her visits and we feel so fortunate to have her care. She is flexible, compassionate and does a first rate job for us every time. We highly recommend this wonderful lady!"
Care member
Jenna M.
Trevor, WI
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy babysitting! I have watched children since I was 16 and have a lot of experience with all different ages. If you are interested to hear more, message me (:
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Before becoming an aunt to two lovely little lasses, I spent a few years as a babysitter and subsequently became a nanny to three energetic boys before going to college. After focusing on my field of study, I craved childcare work again. I've worked with two lovely sisters as a mother's helper/part time nanny for 2 years most...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah's friendly, polite and professional manner made her very easy to work with. I have a 7 year old son and she was able to quickly show interest in what he was doing as she introduces herself to him. They hit it off without a hitch. The evening went smooth and...
Zachary W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
Malgorzata can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I HIGHLY recommend Margie! We loved having her in our home. She was on time, reliable, trustworthy and responsible. She took initiative to always stay busy and never sat around. I never saw her looking at her phone.
She was always kind and engaging with my...
Ashley S.
Kayla R.
Grayslake, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, My name is Kayla! My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. My experience also includes working with special needs children age ranging from newborns to up to 17 years old. I have been a date night, occasional or just a "sanity check" sitter for 5+ years.
I work full time so I am only available evenings!
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Amy K.
McHenry, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've worked with kids since I began babysitting at 12 years old. I have experience as an assistant teacher at a preschool/daycare, and as a nanny to 3 children. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborn infant through early teens. I am a stay at home mom to my now 9-year-old son, and am looking for a family who...
Hi there! I'm married and have (2) kids of my own, my daughter is 11 and my son is 9. I started nannying my brother's twins from the time they were a few months old until just recently when they started preschool. I still take care of them from time to time as well as their neighbor's children age 1 and 3, but it's very...
Tami can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica P.
Wauconda, IL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun Attentive Sitter Who Loves To Get Down On Kids Levels And Help Them Feel Safe, Secure And Seen
I like working with kids because they all have their own unique perspectives of this world and they were all made in God's image
I'm looking for a job where I can serve and care for others
I started working with kids when my niece was a baby. That wonderful child is the reason I love kids now.
In my spare time, I like to...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Serena, and I have over 8 years of experience with children. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was in eighth grade. I worked for College Nannies, Tutors, & Sitters during college, which is a company focused on helping families find people to help watch their children. There were multiple families I would...
Serena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Taylor A.
McHenry, IL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am currently a paralegal looking to go back to full-time nannying. I am very interested in finding a job working with children of any age! I previously was a full-time nanny for a family of 3 children (ages 3, 6 and 9). I was also a frequent sitter for a newborn. I coached a cheer squad for 2nd and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hi! My name is Chloe and I'm 20 years old. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and have lots of experience with taking care of children. My parents were foster parents for 6 years, and our family fostered mainly children between the ages of newborn and 2 years old. I helped my mom with our foster siblings and have been babysitting since I...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Lydia W.
Spring Grove, IL
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lydia and I have been in the childcare field for 15+ years. I have worked as a daycare teacher, summer camp coordinator, babysitter and nanny. I have experience with twins, newborns and school aged kids. As a nanny/ sitter, I love to get kids outside to explore and have fun! But if the weather isn't nice, I can...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Samantha C.
Antioch, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a mother of 3 grown daughters 27, 23 and 18 years old. I have 2 Grandsons 4 and 7 (and one on the way!! ) I get them off to school in the morning. I would love to take care of your children I am the office manager at Twisters elite where my youngest has been doing hip hop for the last 12 years.
I have been a nanny for a...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
I have been an elementary teacher and youth softball coach for 4 years. I have 12+ years of experience babysitting, from occasional date nights, to full-time summer nanny. I have babysat for families ranging from one child to 5 children, ages 5 months to 13 years old.
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Fox Lake, IL
Katie T.
5.0
Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey.
- Sue B.
Rachel B.
5.0
I highly recommend Rachel. Our family has 3 boys - ages: 1,4,6. Rachel was is great managing the different age levels especially when it came to meal requirements and differing bed time routines. She brought her own games and activities for each of the boys as well. She has done overnights with...
- Andrew K.
Tiffany E.
5.0
Tiffany took such great care of my senior cat who needed special attention while we were away for 5 days. She also did this with last minute notice, which I so appreciated. Highly recommend her. She’s trust worthy and does a great job!
- Care member
Maya C.
5.0
I needed a last-minute sitter for my sister's children in time for my child-free wedding since her original sitter fell through. Maya was there to save the day!
While she started out communicating with me, she was more than willing to call my sister to chat about the kids and anything they might...
- Nathaly R.
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Fox Lake, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Fox Lake, IL in February, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Fox Lake have rates starting at $18.71.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Fox Lake, 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 7 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Fox Lake, IL?
There are 7 infant babysitters near you in Fox Lake, 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.
Ratings for Fox Lake, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Fox Lake, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.