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60 infant babysitters are listed in Gurnee, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years
Infant babysitters in Gurnee, IL
5.0
(1)
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...
Alexandria S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me!
I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Haley rocks!"
Erik E.
5.0
(1)
I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!
Addison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always...
Dana S.
Sonia R.
Waukegan, IL
$22/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 20 years of experience, beginning with my own children, have taught me that patience, creativity, and a friendly approach are essential for a child's well-being. I understand the importance of clear...
Sonia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very caring. She took care of our 3 month old baby to over a year old. We had to move for work or we would still be using her today. She is a wonderful caring person. You will enjoy having Sonia as your caretaker for your little ones."
Shelly C.
Ana V.
Waukegan, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Trusty and caring nanny, ready to take care of your little ones, I will surely treat your children as mine with patient and love
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"She is amazing with kids, offers help in whatever you need and is very caring and patient. Always on time and when we have a change in schedule she is very flexible. I would rate her 5 starts if I could. My family and I love Ana."
Daniela T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family!
I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...
Jolly B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm an energetic sitter with 7 years of babysitting experience. I typically babysit 1-4 kids at a time and have experience with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. I have worked as an assistant teacher at CLC's daycare and have worked in Sunday school for 8 years. This being said I love crafting and setting up fun activities...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I recommend Hannah dependable and reliable"
Ted B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have two children of my own who are now 27and 25 and raising them brought such joy to my life. My son was always very rambunctious and keeping up with he and my daughter kept me very busy, which I really enjoyed! Being a stay-at-home mom was just a gratifying experience that taught me so much about life and kids, and as they...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"My boys absolutely love Lisa and are excited every time she comes over"
Danielle M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sara and I'm a full-time career nanny! I am looking for a date-night family and I'm hoping I can fill that role for you! I have 7 years of childcare experience with children between the ages of 6-weeks to 14 years old. I am Covid, flu, and Tdap vaccinated. I am CPR/First Aid certified! I have my own transportation...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Sara is awesome! She's our current date night sitter. I'm always impressed with how she connects with our 3 year old, who can be hesitant with sitters. She is also obviously a pro, setting appropriate boundaries when needed. We'd definitely recommend Sara."
Cristen L.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Lauren to care for our daughter and she quickly became part of our family. If my husband didn't need to relocate due to his work I have no doubt that she would still be our sitter. Lauren was extremely talented with art and my daughter loved her drawings!...
Sarah E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for stopping by!
A little bit more about me....
I am vaccinated and looking to filI hours between 9am-2 p.m. I work before and after schooI for another family. I come from a family of 6 with an addition of 8 nieces and nephews and a daughter of my own (my daughter will not be a factor of doing my job). I have...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Lauren has been with us for just about a month now and we are extremely pleased with her care giving. Our two-year-old absolutely adores her. He tells us all about the fun they have - playing outside and in. He looks forward to her visits and practically pushes me...
Nancy W.
5.0
(6)
At age 11 I started Nannying for a family in my community that needed care for four children, three of them Triplet's as their Mother had multiple health issues such as heart surgeries for pacemaker replacements, cancer treatments, and so many other health wise conditions. Hired at multiple local School's as a Teacher's Aide,...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel has been an active and attentive caretaker for my son (8) for years. She’s so good with kids and you can tell she truly enjoys them. Very attentive and caring. She’s even been referred to family members, and at this point has been around most of the kids in...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello, My name is Margaret . I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and have had an affinity for children at an early age. I started babysitting my nieces and nephews, especially during the summer. I always invented creative and fun games, and I find that children have always connected to my personality and my exciting spirit. I...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great things to say. We would have loved to hire Margaret, but...
Natalie V.
Emily H.
Zion, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've always loved kids. I am currently a double major of elementary education and early childhood development. Due to my ongoing education I am unavailable on Tuesday and Thursday.
I'm looking for a job that is reliable and safe. I would love to work for a great family.
I've been babysitting since before I can recall. I am...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Was a great nanny for my daughter over the summer. Was always punctual. Very responsible with my child and pets."
Laura W.
Melvie M.
Round Lake, IL
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
been doing caregiver for over 12 years, I am efficient, honest and God fearing individual. I love to take care of people and been recommended to many seniors and children.
Melvie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melvie is an exceptional caregiver. She is warm and attentive to my 99 year old mother taking care of basic needs and also keeping her engaged throughout the day. She is dependable and willing to adjust ther schedule if necessary. We are fortunate to have her as...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a strong background in both healthcare and science, with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. I'm currently working as a data scientist, but I truly miss the hands-on joy of caregiving. Before my current career, I worked as a CNA and Emergency Medicine Technician, including time at Alexian...
Snizhana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!"
Jane C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile!
My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast...
Anna G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as 2-months-old all the way to 12+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rachel cared for our two children and was fantastic! She is extremely thoughtful and kind!"
Lori Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities.
With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
Maria G.
Mundelein, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a responsible and dedicated babysitter with 24years of experience taking care of newborn babies to 13-year-old children. My duties consisted of taking them to school and sporting activities, medical appointments, and helping them with their homework. I also willing to take on additional duties which included grocery...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL
Ashley R.
5.0
I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care that she can offer to you and your...
- Alexandria S.
Haley H.
5.0
Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Haley rocks!
- Erik E.
Addison S.
5.0
We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always been amazing! Once we added a second...
- Dana S.
Sonia R.
5.0
Sonia was punctual and reliable everyday. Helped our little one reach many milestones and was always hands on; playing with toys, going on walks etc.
- Nicole K.
Ana V.
5.0
She is amazing with kids, offers help in whatever you need and is very caring and patient. Always on time and when we have a change in schedule she is very flexible. I would rate her 5 starts if I could. My family and I love Ana.
- Daniela T.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Gurnee, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Gurnee, IL in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Gurnee have rates starting at $21.04.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Gurnee, IL?
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 25 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Gurnee, IL?
There are 25 infant babysitters near you in Gurnee, 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.
Ratings for Gurnee, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Gurnee, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.