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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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Jessica I.


Rockford, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm the oldest child on both sides of my family so I have babysat/been around babies my whole life. Most recently, I have been working with children that have disabilities for the past five years now. With my job, my duties included helping with homework, doing crafts, playing games with them, and always being ready for the...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is energetic, compassionate, quick on her toes and adaptable. She had experience working with youth and adults with various disabilities as well as youth without disabilities."

Kuenzi D.

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Lynda F.


Woodstock, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over 20 years in the field, I am passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow, and have fun. My journey in childcare began with my love for babysitting, which evolved into a deep desire to make a positive impact on young lives and...
Lynda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lynda has been great with our five month old daughter. She plays with her while keeping things educational and entertaining. We love having her care for our daughter!"

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Hannah R.


Genoa, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hannah

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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."

Jeness B.

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Victoria L.


Hampshire, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Helpful With Watching Any Age Kid! Going To School To Be Ome A Teacher And Work With Kids Currently!

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Anna S.


Huntley, IL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Anna and I'm energetic 44 years old mother of three teenage girls with over 10 years of babysitting and some preschool teaching experience. I really enjoy watching children grow and learn, helping them as they grow and face new challenges in school and life in general. I feel our responsibility as parents and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are at different stages and she learns what best works for your child."

Sara O.

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Tara B.


Woodstock, IL

$15-50/hr20 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun loving, honest, personable. I like working with kids because I like to help families succeed I'm looking for a job that is with a good family long-term. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. In my spare time, I like to go to church, Planet Fitness, spend time with my family,...
5.0
"Tara was awesome! She is very reliable. My kids just adored her. She was always happy and able to do whatever I asked of her. She's the best nanny our family has ever welcomed."

Marna W.

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Tiffany S.


Clare, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom of An Adorable Duo Looking To Care for Yours Too

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun, energetic and a compassionate mother with 21 years as a Mom. I have raised my 2 children alone. One special needs boy 21 and a girl 18 years old. My children are my life, and I have very lovely memories of them being little. I live for those days and feel that my calling is being a mother. My job as a mother is not...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiffany is wonderful with children and she knows her job very well. Will stay late if you need her to and will go that extra mile. I would hire her again in a minute if I was looking for someone. If you need any other information please feel free to email me. "

Laura B.

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Esperanza R.


Poplar Grove, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

looking for a nanny I have a lot experience with newborn to 12-year-old like to interact with them and give them a lot of attention play with them and teach them and read to them also do some light cleaning also do cooking and prepping and laundry and help with homework also have in the past take them to the park or library and...
Esperanza can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Esperanza was wonderful. I highly recommend her! She will be missed."

Renee E.

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Rain K.


Loves Park, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Young Occasional Sitter With First Aid Qualifications And A Few Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Rain, and I've been working with kids (not related) for about 10 years now-it's something I truly love. Whether it's keeping them entertained with creative activities, playing outside, or diving into a good book, I always make sure they're having fun and staying engaged. I'm also a pro at sticking to household...
Rain can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very efficient, friendly, my kids felt very comfortable and want her to watch them again! Very memorable personality. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone!"

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Jody O.


Woodstock, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible For Full/Part-Time Job

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hell my name is Jody. I am a caring mother of two. My children are grown, but I can still often be found caring for children. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and have spent many years working with children. I have taught preschool and other classes for children. I can provide a structured routine, and safe...
Jody can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Jody and learned she has an extensive history caring for children of all ages. We liked that she was willing to be accommodating and adaptable to our preferences and seemed very easy going and reliable. She was also practicing social distancing due...

Audra C.

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Irma M.


Hampshire, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Nanny/ Spanish Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching and taking care of children from 0-12 years of age. My experience involves founding and running a kids learning center at a church in Venezuela. I have extensive experience orienting children in middle school, and I am fluent and fully literate in Spanish. I am also...
Irma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can’t say enough nice things about Irma and her family. It’s hard to find someone you trust to take care of your child. She is absolutely wonderful with my daughter and I feel great comfort in knowing she will be well taken care of. Irma watches her, but also...

Care member

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Mary S.


Rockford, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Creatively Minded Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is MARY! I can't fix the typo unfortunately. I am a creative, friendly, energetic caregiver with years of experience with kids of all ages and a background I the arts. I have cared for kids ages 3 months to 11 years old as a nanny and up to 3 at a time. I have my own car and consistent week day availability. Feel free...
5.0
"Mary cared for our daughter from the ages of 6 - 9 months. Not only was she reliable and a good communicator, but she was gentle, patient and nurturing to our young baby. Mary is also a very talented singer who brought music into our baby's life - whether it was...

Jolene R.

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Haley J.


Sharon, WI

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter Looking For Jobs During The Week

Summer camp counselor and former boys and girls club staff. Experience teaching Sunday school, dance clinics and cheer clinics.
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kendra N.


Loves Park, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a before and after school counselor for the SAFE program at the ymca for 3 years now. I have worked with kindergarten through 8th grade children. I have also been a summer camp counselor within these 3 years as well. I have worked in the daycare where I experienced working with infants as young as 3 months old. I am...
Kendra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

I worked in day care when my son was a baby. He is 24 years old now. I have a 17-year-old. We have also taken many babies whom we loved as our own along the years.
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Guiliana M.


Huntley, IL

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am Guiliana, I have experience within the medical field and childcare. I am CPR certified in infants, children and adults. I have seven years of babysitting experience ranging from newborn to age 12. I am looking for a part time job, hours ranging between 9-2. I am willing to help with light housework, homework, cooking...
Guiliana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello:) I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. I have 2 years experience as a preschool teacher assistant. I have been a full time nanny for two families with 5-month-old babies. I am fun, outgoing, and caring. I value child development, great care, and having fun.
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Jazmin F.


Woodstock, IL

$14-21/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have experience baby sitting all sorts of kids:). I've been babysitting since I was 12 and have worked with kids in most other jobs I have worked. I also am available to just run any errands you and your family might need taken care of! I am experienced with animals of all sort I can help with anything you would like me to do...
Jazmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Britney R.


Poplar Grove, IL

$19/hr6 yrs exp

Bilingual Sitter

I have 6 years of child care experience and am currently working at a daycare, and I am willing to send my resume through email if interested. I was the lead teacher in the infant room and am now currently the lead teacher for the kindergarten room. While working here I have developed individualized lesson plans, guided infants...
Britney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

As a natural-born caregiver, I've spent seven years as a childcare provider, supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My previous babysitting roles taught me that I thrive in environments where I can provide reliable child care. I believe that open communication is essential, so I ensure...
Skills:

CPR

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

Jessica I.

5.0

Jessica was absolutely amazing with my newborn baby boy. She began working for us when he was just 2 months old and continued full time until he was 8 months old. In the course of that time, she proved herself to be extremely caring, engaging, and reliable. She was always coming up with fun things...

- Rebecca S.

Lynda F.

5.0

Lynda has been great with our five month old daughter. She plays with her while keeping things educational and entertaining. We love having her care for our daughter!

- Care member

Hannah R.

5.0

Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls.

- Jeness B.

Victoria L.

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.

Anna S.

5.0

Anna is extremely sweet, gentle, understanding, and flexible. I am extremely happy to have her with my 11 month old! Anna understands that all children are at different stages and she learns what best works for your child.

- Sara O.

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