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Infant babysitters in Harvard, IL

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Sarah R.


McHenry, IL

$25-28/hr • 2 yrs exp

Arts & Crafty Auntie

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Before becoming an aunt to two lovely little lasses, I spent a few years as a babysitter and subsequently became a nanny to three energetic boys before going to college. After focusing on my field of study, I craved childcare work again. I've worked with two lovely sisters as a mother's helper/part time nanny for 2 years most...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is a reliable and Trustworthy caregiver. She helped us both as a Nanny and Mothers Helper and was a HUGE help. She both watched the kids and helped them engage in educational activities. She always went the extra mile. I highly recommend her."

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Sydney F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$17-25/hr • 14 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, active, playful, trustworthy, patient, caring, and experienced sitter for your children and/or animals. I began babysitting regularly 10+ years ago, worked as a daycare teacher/worker for 6 years, CPR certified, and recently graduated with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I frequently watch my nieces...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids absolutely LOVED Sydney and want her to come back again soon. She was very prompt and super sweet. Highly recommend!"

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Sydney M.


Belvidere, IL

$22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney. I have been watching kids ages ranging from 0-12 for the past 7 years, including special needs kids. I have babysat newborn twins, I have babysat a child with cerebral palsy since she was infancy to 7 years old. I have babysat a 5-year-old child who had autism for about 5 years. Overall, I have a lot of...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!"

Chad J.

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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:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chanel was a joy to hire, she was incredibly flexible, punctual, kind, responsible and very reliable. I've hired her on two occasions where the kids loved her! I have two littles that she managed to get down for naps, and even left little notes for me to let me...

Adrienne D.

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Anna S.


Huntley, IL

$19-25/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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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Kim M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom with adult children 5 grandchildren, 2010 to 2011. I was taking care of 2 children in Bartlett Illinois, Monday through Friday full-time. I was in charge of lunch and dinner light housekeeping and laundry. Just like being at home. I enjoy taking care of people loved one's whether they are children there pets I mostly...
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a bit sick at the time and fussier than normal, and she was very patient and sweet with him. We ultimately were...

Kristy E.

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Maria M.


Garden Prairie, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Licensed Childcare (Nanny) In Your Home

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Maria but I go by LuLu. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I now have 4 children of my own and one grandson. I love spending quality time with all children i. e. doing daily activities, reading, coloring and playing games. I also incorporate field trips to the local swimming pool, parks,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria "Lulu" was without a doubt the best nanny we have ever had. She took care of our daughter as if she was her own and became part of the family. She was with our daughter from only a few months old to 1.5 years old. Her time management and homemaking skills are...

Christopher Z.

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Danielle K.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Experienced Occasional/Date-Night Sitter!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle, I am 25 years old and I have a passion for working with children! Currently, I'm a nanny to two girls in North Barrington, who are 7 and 9 yrs. I have been with this family for almost 8 years. I'm looking for a new full-time position due to the children being back in school and the girls don't need me as...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was fantastic with our kids. They had some fun with her before she put them to bed. She arrived promptly and was understanding when we got home 15 minutes late. We will definitely ask her to watch our kids again."

Heidi H.

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Nicole A.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr • 20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Early Childhood Educator, And ABA Therapist

Hello! I am Nicole! I am the oldest of seven children and have been babysitting since I was 10. As I grew up I continued that passion for taking care of kids by completing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Development. I recently began my MSW with a PEL certification to become a school social...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole was an excellent candidate to watch our son. She was easy to talk to and showed a genuine interest in our family. I was impressed with her flexibility and effort to do what was best for our family. Ultimately, we went with an in-home nanny. Any family would...

Molly S.

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Autumn B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$19/hr • 7 yrs exp

Childcare That Brings Peace Of Mind

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Autumn. I am a passionate, nurturing, caring, and creative individual with experience with children ages 3 months to 11 years, including twins. I feel most comfortable supervising 3 children at a time (depending on their age and needs). For context, I've been babysitting for 7 years. I am punctual, good at...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Autumn has been a such a blessing for our family! I searched for child care for a long time and was losing hope that I would find a good fit. Autumn is great with the kids (even when its all three of them-which is a lot to handle), she is very dependable, easy...

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Giavanna R.


Belvidere, IL

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny.

I graduated with my associates for early childhood education. I also worked as an assistant teacher for over a year, with children ages of 3mo to 7 years of age. I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow! I am a very energetic person and l would love to find a family to help care for. I am CPR certified, first...
Giavanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gia is a long term family friend of mine. She's been such an awesome baby sitter to my daughter. She's been so helpful through all the stages of my daughter life. She's currently 3 years old now and to this day anytime Gia comes over her face just lights up. She's...

Alysia Z.

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Evelyn C.


McHenry, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Nanny / babysitter Hi my name is Evelyn. I'm 40 years old and have more than 20 years experience in babysitting and nannying for all ages. I'm a mother of 4 boys. Also, I have worked in school as a parent mentor and lunch supervisor. I have great references. I am responsible, honest , hard working, caring, loving and...
Evelyn can also help with: Carpooling
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Wendy B.


Lake Geneva, WI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a resident in Lake Geneva. I have 30 years of experience teaching elementary school and will be able to assist your children with both academic and developmental milestones. I have two grown children and an adorable little dog. I am dependable, responsible and professional. I have a flexible schedule on weeknights and...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Wendy was an absolute god send for our weekend in Lake Geneva! She was watching our 3 month old for 2 days while we were away at a wedding nearby - she was punctual, very knowledgeable about babies and just a sweet, caring, and reliable sitter for us. I...

Morgan M.

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Tara B.


Woodstock, IL

$15-50/hr • 20 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
"Ms Tara is wonderful she's an awesome caregiver/nanny..she's the best!!"

Ashaki M.

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Kristin O.


Lake Geneva, WI

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Kristin, and I would love to help care for kids of all ages in Lake Geneva! I have 3 years of babysitting experience, 2 years of child education experience, and I have been a camp counselor, supervising multiple children at a time. I live in Lake Geneva, and am completing my Bachelors in social work. I believe in...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Very responsive and on time. Our daughter had lots of fun with Kristin. "

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Molly I.


Woodstock, IL

$10-15/hr • 5 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Khakhanang W.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Fern. I am a mother of 4, age 12, 11, 9, and 7. I have been working with kids for over 15 years. I am very flexible, friendly, easy-going and loving mother. I love children and they love me. If you are looking for a fun and responsible nanny to care for your child. That's me! I always find things to do with...
Khakhanang can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Fern has worked for me when I needed help last minute and on Saturdays, in addition to other scheduled days. She is very professional, well-mannered, and great with our family; especially our son who loves her. She is extremely respectful in our home and good...

Renee K.

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Heather M.


Lake Geneva, WI

$35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part Time MT Nanny, Loads Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Looking to find some summer nannying work! I'm 29, have worked in education for 9 years and have been a nanny for 9+ years with a couple different families. I have 3 degrees - my Associate's in Art, Bachelor's in Liberal Studies, and Master's in Education. I love spending my time outside, being goofy, animals, doing fun...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Where do I even begin with this amazing girl??? Heather was nothing but short of INCREDIBLE with our boys. From the moment we sat down for an interview with her, we just knew she was perfect for the job. She was able to relate and adapt in a unique situation...

Nina H.

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Jody O.


Woodstock, IL

$20/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Valerie S.


Genoa City, WI

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a loving mother of 4 with over 15 years experience in babysitting children from newborn to teen. I love to work with children to help them grow and learn and have fun doing it. I have flexible hours, before & after school, evening care and some weekends available. I offer snacks, breakfast, lunch & dinner. We enjoy Crafts...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Valerie has watched over my son for a few years from the age of 6 month until about 3 years old. She was always on time and ready whenever I needed her. My son loved going by her, because she would interact with him. Valerie was great with my child and wouldn't...

Heidi R.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Harvard, IL

Sarah R.

5.0

We booked Sarah for our oldest child’s PIR (Navy Bootcamp Graduation). Although, we ended up getting an extra ticket and not needing her services, Sarah was always prompt to reply and answer any questions. I know my youngest would have had a great time and had excellent care and if I ever need a...

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Sydney F.

5.0

My kids absolutely LOVED Sydney and want her to come back again soon. She was very prompt and super sweet. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Sydney M.

5.0

Was a Very Passionate and caring babysitter was the only sitter I've hired that actually brings fun activities to do! I would recommend, Thanks Sydney!

- Chad J.

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.

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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