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Alexis M.

Gardner, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am an experienced babysitter who loves taking care of kids. I have about 3 years of experience with babysitting, I started with some of the neighborhood kids when I was around the age of 14, and then it progressed to me having a permanent job with a family of 2 boys for a little over a year. I then moved to another...

Christie P. says "Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles often and...

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Allison C.

Gardner, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with over two years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children. My previous babysitting roles inspired me to pursue a career in caregiving, where I can make a positive impact on young lives and support families. I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which helps create a...
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Jorie W.

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Braceville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have been taking care of children for 15+ years. I have experience taking care of multiple children ranging from ages of a few weeks old to 13 years. I can proudly say that the children of one family that I have been watching for 7 years say that out of all of their babysitters that I am still their favorite and I believe my...

Lindsey S. says "Jorie has been our nanny for the past year and she is WONDERFUL! She is excellent with communicating. She is dependable, extremely flexible, always on...

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Kyra B.

Coal City, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am 24 years old & work in education, teaching kindergarten! I have plenty of experience working with kids, as I have babysat for 10+ years. Feel free to reach out if you ever need a babysitter!

Tiffany B. says "Very punctual and kind. My son loved her! Great for date nights out. :)"

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Aimee L.

Hello, I'm Aimee!

Dwight, IL

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Aimee! I am a college student with a degree in Graphic Design, and am working on continuing my education. As the oldest of four, you could say that I have a lot of personal experience taking care of children. My experience includes a year of after school childcare in which I was responsible for feeding lunch,...
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Kayla S.

Coal City, IL

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$18/hr
13 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a 27 years old momma to a 5-year-old boy. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 years old! I graduated college in 2020 with a bachelors degree in childhood learning and development. I have experience with kids of all ages from infancy to middle school. I am also a former preschool teacher! I pride myself on...
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Kaitlin R.

Fun & Creative Sitter!

Coal City, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I have experience in the medical field as well as with children with special needs.
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Megan T.

Coal City, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have 15+ experience nannying children of all ages. I am a registered nurse and enjoy babysitting/ nannying on my off time.
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Taea S.

Braidwood, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Taea. I have been working in childcare centers for 5+ years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks up to 8 years old. The past two years I have been an Infant teacher, and I am currently enrolled in online classes in Early Childhood Education! I just recently moved from Chicago to Lombard and wanted to branch out...
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Lauren G.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Consistent Position With A Family

Mazon, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I began my experience caring for children with my two younger brothers and quickly became the neighborhood babysitter. I have babysat children ranging in age from a few months old to 15 years old in need of an overnight sitter. I can cook meals and have experience cooking for individuals with allergies or special dietary needs....
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Judith H.

Looking For A Babysitter/nanny?

Essex, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Judie and I have one bio son, 2 bonus kids and I am the legal guardian of our newest family member who is 6! I've always loved kids and felt like I was just meant to be a mom, so what better job than to work with others kids as well!? I also have worked with special needs kids (in the local school district) for...
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Charlotte W.

Experienced Nanny And Tutor

Kankakee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I have experience as a nanny for children age 4 months through 8 years with multiple dogs and cats. I am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and I am looking for babysitting/nanny jobs nearby Kankakee IL! I maintained a high GPA and a 34 ACT score, so I am...

Eva V. says "Charlotte has been amazing to work with the past 6 months. She worked for my family part time (20-30 hours/week) as our nanny before leaving for school and...

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Aukse L.

Looking For Housekeeping/House-managing Job In Naperville, IL And Surrounded Areas

Channahon, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Aukse. I am friendly, honest and hardworking person with 10 years of experience in wide range care jobs, including baby sitting, caregiving and a house managing/cleaning services. I am good at performing the house management tasks which are helping busy families to save their personal time and enjoy their clean...

Care Member says "I rate Aukse’s housekeeping service with 5stars for sure! She works together with another lady Danute, so I do have four hands instead of two doing...

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Natalie B.

Wilmington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Natalie I am a Kindergarten teacher with extra time over the summer. I've been teaching Kindergarten for 4 years under my PEL, was a full time sub before that and taught at a daycare. I have 7 years of teaching experience. I have over 150 field experience hours through GSU in infant, toddler, and primary grade...

Greg B. says "The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super...

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Carlee C.

Kankakee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, fun, caring! I like working with kids because I love taking care of others and watching them grow into there own little person! I started working with kids when I was 12, I was babysitting all summer up until I was about 15 then I worked at a daycare and then a nanny :) In my spare...

Care Member says "Carlee has loved my babies for the past 9 months (ages 4 and 1). She’s not only watched my children, but she’s also taken them to activities like the...

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Jessica V.

Wilmington, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
For more than a decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and creating enriching experiences for children of all ages. My passion stems from a desire to foster growth and development, which was ignited through early babysitting experiences. I hold myself to a high standard of care. I am comfortable caring for...
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Stephanie C.

Morris, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a mother of 4 with experience in all ages newborn to teenagers as well as senior citizen care. I also have experience with children and adults with a variety of disabilities. I can assist with homework and assist with housekeeping, transportation to appointments and events, as well as assist with activities of daily living...
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Stephaine P.

Morris, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello all, I have been away for a while as I had to provide home care for a family member. I have taken my time and I am ready to get back out there! I am sorry to anyone I wasn't able to respond to! I've been a childcare provider in some way, shape, or form for almost 12 years now because I'm passionate about helping children...
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Victoria M.

Night Nanny

Kankakee, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My name is Victoria. I am a nurse and mother of two. Looking to be a night nanny. I have experience in postpartum and am very comfortable with newborns. CPR certified.
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Alyssa A.

Channahon, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and charismatic. I like working with kids because they have this energy that just draws you in. They are so bubbly and bouncing off of the walls and I love surrounding myself with that because it just makes me feel happier. I would love a family who is easy going and a joy to be...
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  • 42 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 5.0

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Gardner, IL

Infant Babysitters in Gardner, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 42 listed infant babysitters

Alexis M.

Lexi is fun, creative and very responsible. She takes her job seriously and is able to connect with everyone she works with. She smiles...

- Christie P.

Jorie W.

Jorie has been our nanny for the past year and she is WONDERFUL! She is excellent with communicating. She is dependable, extremely flexible,...

- Lindsey S.

Kyra B.

Very punctual and kind. My son loved her! Great for date nights out. :)

- Tiffany B.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Gardner, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Gardner have rates starting at $15.00.

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 2 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 2 infant babysitters near you in Gardner, 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.

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