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60 infant babysitters are listed in Garden Prairie, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 10 years
Infant babysitters in Garden Prairie, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda, and I am a proud graduate of Northern Illinois University, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree. With 20 years of experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of caring for children ranging from infants to teenagers, including families with multiple children and pets.
I excel in light housekeeping and enjoy...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler.
She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap...
Laurie B.
5.0
(3)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Rebecca S.
Chanel H.
South Beloit, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Speak Light And Positive Energy Into Your Children Allowing Them To Adapt, Grow And Play!
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chanel!
4. 0 GPA (College Degree)
Majored in Psychology & Child Development
CPR & FIRST AID certified
VALID LICENSE & INSURANCE
LACTATION SUPPORT certified
SAFE SLEEP certified
CAR SEAT SAFETY certified
SAFE PLAY OUTDOORS certified
WATER SAFETY certified
No issues with pets or allergies! Willing to...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Chanel watched our infant daughter a handful of times and she was great with her. My needs changed otherwise we would still be using her. "
Care member
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls."
Jeness B.
5.0
(3)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Marian! I have been caring for children for the past 13 years. In those 13 years, I have watched all ages. I enjoy crafts, baking, playing outside, and finding adventures to go on. I like to be active with the kids. I have the skills to help your children learn. I love the hands-on approach and think children can learn...
Marian can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"10 out of 5 stars. Marian has been a wonderful addition to our routine and she has been terrific for our newborn, toddler and early school aged child!"
Mindy Y.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
Angela B.
Loves Park, IL
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting experiences have instilled in me a strong desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
I am known for my patient and calm personality, which allows me to easily...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angela carried our family through an important season. She was only with us for about 5 months, but I wish it had been much longer!
We had a 4 month old, 2 year old, 5 year old and 13 year old. She, without prompting, helped us potty train the two year old, which...
Mindy Y.
Anna S.
Huntley, IL
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
3.7
(3)
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.
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Treats my kids as her own. She does a very detailed job when she cleans. Anyone would be lucky to have her. Highly recommended "
Jennifer N.
Esperanza R.
Poplar Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Esperanza is very punctual, dependable, and trustworthy. She took all of the fear out of hiring a babysitter for our first son right away. I would recommend her for any parent. Very polite and willing to go above and beyond for your little ones!"
Trystan O.
Rain K.
Loves Park, IL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Young Occasional Sitter With First Aid Qualifications And A Few Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rain! I've been working with kids professionally for about 10 years, and I truly love it. Whether it's creative activities, outdoor play, or storytime, I keep kids engaged while following household routines with a positive approach. I'm also the fun, field-trip-loving type of nanny!
As a retired Army veteran and single...
Rain can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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!"
Care member
Azariah H.
Rockford, IL
$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Im a 22-year-old female I am currently working on entrepreneurship I have a passion for babysitting/childcare I am super chill laid back and fun loving I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I've been working with kids literally my whole life. My first job was when I was 10...
Azariah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very good with kids. Highly intelligent!!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
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 have worked with Irma for two years now and I can’t imagine my life without her. We hired Irma to watch our son, Misha, who was about 9 months old at the time in Nov 2021. She has been with us ever since, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made. Irma is...
Care member
4.4
(7)
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
"Jody is such a joy. Having her around brings such relief to our busy family. She is honest, punctual, and goofy with our girls.
When I said what I was thankful for this past Thanksgiving, my first word was "JODY!""
Sarah F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
I am currently in school & pretty busy but I am always on the look out for one time, date night & tutoring positions. As well as pick up drop off jobs and household help!!
Here's a little bit about myself:
I am currently attending Northern Illinois University (commuting). I am 22 years old. I have experience working...
Jemma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
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 was absolutely amazing with our two toddlers. We initially hired Mary as emergency care (when other childcare plans fell through), but kept her with us as long as possible because our boys loved her so much. She’s punctual, responsible, and incredibly patient....
Sarah W.
Rachel M.
Rockford, IL
$24-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny or Baby-Sitter Available Part to Full-Time.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience caring for children. I'm a very dependable and loyal person. My passion in life is to care for children. I'm looking for a family where I can become "one of the family." I have worked with children from infant stages up to five-years+.
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Garden Prairie, IL
Amanda H.
5.0
Amanda is a kind and hard-working person with a palpable love for children (and pets)! She has been a trustworthy, doting caregiver, adapting as our child grew from a tiny infant into a busy toddler.
She was wonderful at getting our sleep-fighter down for a nap and was always happy to oblige our...
- Laurie B.
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.
Chanel H.
5.0
Chanel watched our 2mo son until my husband's paternity leave began and was a great caregiver! She was reliable, sweet, and spent lots of time talking and reading to our son. We would definitely recommend her!
- Ashley S.
Hannah R.
5.0
Hannah was great with our 3 and 1 year old girls.
- Jeness B.
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
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Garden Prairie, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Garden Prairie, IL in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Garden Prairie have rates starting at $25.00.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Garden Prairie, IL?
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What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Garden Prairie, IL?
There are 1 infant babysitters near you in Garden Prairie, 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.