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Find infant babysitters in Garden Prairie, IL that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in Garden Prairie, IL

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 10 years

Infant babysitters in Garden Prairie, IL

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Naomi T.


Belvidere, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Seeks Great Family

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Naomi, an experienced and dedicated babysitter with a passion for providing exceptional care to children of all ages. Before having my two wonderful sons, I had the opportunity to develop my babysitting skills, learning valuable lessons about responsibility, creativity, and adaptability. As a stay-at-home mom for 18 years,...
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julie L.


Belvidere, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

LOVING CARE GIVER

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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Kristy R.


Belvidere, IL

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, kind, and caring. I like working with kids because they bring me joy, and I love seeing them get to grow into their own person. I'm looking for a job that works with kids and goes with my schedule. I started working with kids in 2019 In my spare time, I like to read, go for walks,...
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Stephanie C.


Marengo, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

My Love For Children

Growing up I've always loved taking care of my younger siblings. I now babysit my neighbors 4-year-old son that I adore. I'm currently taking the next steps of my love for children by looking into starting classes in Early Childhood Education
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with one year of experience as well as caring for family members. With my background in early childhood education, I've gained valuable knowledge in child development and age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, emotional, and social growth. My patient and friendly...
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Michelle H.


Marengo, IL

$20-25/hr

Former Stay At Home Mom Ready To Help Care For Your Little Loved One

I am a stay at home mom to my 2 children (20 and 16) for the last 21 years. My kids are no longer "needing" me and I was blessed to be a constant in their life every day. I have been an elderly caregiver for 4 years. I have lived in Marengo for 11 years.
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Alexandra B.


Belvidere, IL

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

Kind And Thoughtful Babysitter

I am a fun and adventurous college student who loves to do arts and crafts, play outside, and cook!
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
I'm passionate about working with children and have over three years of hands-on experience as a childcare provider. My patient, friendly nature and creativity allow me to engage with kids of all ages, fostering their development in a nurturing, safe environment. I prioritize open communication with parents and keep them updated...
Hi My name is Charol, I have over 15 years of experience working with children from Birth through High School including multiples. My past responsibilities included meal preparation, light housekeeping taking children in my care to various after school activities as well as over seeing homework. For the children in my care I do...
Charol can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marie J.


Rockford, IL

$20-24/hr7 yrs exp

Loving

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Marie most of her life. She is a kind hard working person. I haven't had the need to hire Marie but I would."

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Emily P.


Loves Park, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Taker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over the past 15 years I have provided children care at families homes, in churches and in ministries. At the age of 14, I began babysitting a 3-year-old boy and a 5-year-old during the day and on evenings. I babysat the two boys for six years. In addition, I volunteered at another church my first year and half in college. I...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Emily has been amazing for my little one. She has been with us from when my daughter was 2 months old to 1 year old. She is punctual, reliable and very accommodating. She will stick to parenting techniques you prefer, along with schedule, routines etc. at pick...

Brynn W.

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Lynn D.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love children and babies! Please check out my reviews! I treat the children I care for as if they were my own family. My experience entails all ages, including children and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am reliable. You can count on me to be there. I am also qualified with Special Needs...
Lynn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lynn is awesome. Only been here once and a huge relief. She is wonderfully caring towards my Dad. Both physically and even emotionally. I already consider her a friend. If she’s open, hire her. You’ll be happy you did"

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Staphany C.


Poplar Grove, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting children for the past 10 years from newborns to 14 years of age. My experience includes caring for children in their home for various families, summer camp counseling, and volunteering in the nursery on Sunday mornings. I love outdoor activities, crafts, and reading with the kids I provide care for. I am...
Staphany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the car repair too. While we were away, Staphany had the kids do art work and play outside. Her creativity is...

Nick And Meg A.

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Summer L.


South Beloit, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Teacher And Nanny With Degree In Elementary Ed And Early Childhood

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I have a real heart for children & love watching them learn & grow! I have a passion for reading and sparking a love for learning in the children I care for. I have cared for families on care. com for the past 10 years for multiple children of various ages and abilities. I have a wide range of experience from the gentle care of...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Summer worked for us for over a year and a half, starting shortly after I returned to work from maternity leave. We were grateful to have found her! I had a difficult time balancing work and mom life as a first time mom, but she always shed positive light on...

Ali F.

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Megan W.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter/Nanny For The Summer.

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Miranda L.


Rockford, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny/Mother's Helper Jobs!

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Miranda interviewed with us for a full time nanny position. She was punctual, organized, and truthful. Her references were wonderful and all of them commented on how she was not just a babysitter who sat on the phone and watched TV. They said she interacted with...

Jamie B.

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Alyssa K.


Machesney Park, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a former swim instructor and work with kids from 6months-36 months and 11+ I'm very good with keeping them active and having fun! I have my license so I am able to run errands and do school pick up/ drop off I am CPR certified from my swim instructor job I used to have. side note- I am allergic to cats, but my immune system...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa is fantastic! We have her watch our 3 year old boy in the mornings and she is so patient with him. She's fun-loving and is excellent with kids. She arrives on time and has great communication if she's ever delayed. Alyssa also has gone above and beyond and...

Care member

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Molly I.


Woodstock, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping and pretty much anything you ask of me. I value my time with all the kids I meet and enjoy getting time to play with them and help grow and develop. I am coming home from the University of Alabama for the summer and I am interning full time as a Physical Therapy...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Molly is an amazing sitter she went above and beyond in all aspects. The kids absolutely loved their time with her and she was so prepared, babysitter bags are my favorite, she had everything a kid could need to enjoy their night. Molly also went out of her way to...

Vince P.

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Sade C.


Woodstock, IL

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 32-year-old college student who is born and raised in Chicago I recently moved back home to Illinois from California, where I was working as a lead infant teacher at daycare. My past experience include parks and recreation as well as a paraprofessional in elementary schools as I am certified. I am also CPR and First Aid...
Sade can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sade did a great job taking care of my 3 kids. She was always on time and very reliable. Sade kept the house tidy too and was good at organizing areas of the house as well. She was helpful with potty training too."

Jeanne H.

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Kelleen R.


Rockford, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Grandma

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Garden Prairie, IL

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

Emily P.

5.0

Emily has been amazing for my little one. She has been with us from when my daughter was 2 months old to 1 year old. She is punctual, reliable and very accommodating. She will stick to parenting techniques you prefer, along with schedule, routines etc. at pick up time Emily is thorough with how...

- Brynn W.

Lynn D.

5.0

We interviewed Lynn for a full-time nanny position about a year ago and were very disappointed at the time that she had received another offer that we couldn’t match. We were lucky enough to find someone else great, but have kept in touch with Lynn since the initial interview. She was amazing with...

- Care member

Staphany C.

5.0

Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the car repair too. While we were away, Staphany had the kids do art work and play outside. Her creativity is definitely a plus. She is mature and...

- Nick And Meg A.

Summer L.

5.0

I am so grateful to have had Summer care for our baby these last years. One top skill Summer demonstrates is how she listens and observes us as parents, catering to our style and expectations. She is a great communicator. She has excellent judgment and highly appreciated her experience and...

- Lil B.

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