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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 March 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 10 years

Infant babysitters in Garden Prairie, IL

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Julie L.


Belvidere, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

LOVING CARE GIVER

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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
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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Alyssa S.


Marengo, IL

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Siiter

Hello!!! My name is Alyssa and I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have my summers off so I am looking for a part-time job. I am available to start after June 12th and mid August. I am 24 years old and I have been a babysitter/nanny for many families over the last 7 years. I have cared for all ages and have loved every family that I...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marie J.


Rockford, IL

$20-24/hr7 yrs exp

Loving

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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...

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Kathy B.


Rockford, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Young Grandmother Is Experienced In Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3, grandmother of 4 and enjoy babies and children. I worked in the corporate world for 30 years, and am energetic, flexible and dependable. I have experience with all ages of childcare and excellent references.
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kathy is great with kids, she builds a relation and creates a fun environment for them. She knows how to work with kids, be it after school work or games. My son and daughter love her. She is extremely punctual, great work ethic, and always goes above and beyond....

Sureshkumar D.

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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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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa has been an incredible sitter for our 1-year-old daughter over the past six months. Each morning, her arrival was eagerly awaited, and it was clear that our little one truly enjoyed her company. Alyssa is not only reliable but also exudes a level of...

Adrienne E.

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Natalie M.


Rockford, IL

$20-34/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter And Accepting Of All

3.0

(2)

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalie was with our family for about a year. We 100% trusted her with our two girls. She did a great job getting them out of the house and off to their activities, and handled every meltdown with grace and patience. She often would offer to help out extra hours...

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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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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.

Kathy B.

5.0

Kathy is great with kids, she builds a relation and creates a fun environment for them. She knows how to work with kids, be it after school work or games. My son and daughter love her. She is extremely punctual, great work ethic, and always goes above and beyond. We will miss you Kathy.

- Sureshkumar D.

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