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Elizabeth C.

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

Island Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...

Deborah Q. says "Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and...

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Natalie A.

Full-Time To Part-Time Caregiver Available

Island Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I love kids! I am the oldest of three and have plenty of experience taking care of children. I am extremely family oriented. I am looking for a special family that I can babysit part time and/or occasionally for. I look forward to meeting you!

Care Member says "Nathalie is an amazing sitter! She is definitely the favorite in our house. She is reliable and very engaging. Nathalie always brings crafts or games to...

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Kate V.

Wauconda, IL

4.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Kate V. is 34 years old and currently living in Franklin Park, IL. Kate has been a nanny in the northwest suburbs of the Chicagoland area for over 10 years, as well as an occasional and weekend babysitter for 18 years. Most of her experience has been with toddler aged children and elementary aged, as young as newborn age and as...

Sara R. says "Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with."

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Afsheen J.

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Afsheen. I am looking for a babysitting job near me. I live in Mundelein. I am 46 years old and have a lot of experience with kids. I have older kids of my own and can take in any challenge with any kid. I love kids and can't wait to babysit! I can pickup and drop off kids to there destination! I am available from...

Care Member says "Afsheen is so warm, kind, attentive and my son loved her. He would babble and laugh so much with her. She prepped baby solid food for him and fed him as...

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Cassandra K.

Fun Sitter

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My names Cassandra I'm 18 and I have 3 years of experience babysitting. Previously I watched two children and I have two little siblings (Age 7 and 5) that I still watch. I can pick kids up, bring them to friends, or other activities. I'm good to cook dinner, clean house, do laundry and help the kids with their homework.

Carrie P. says "Took care of both dogs last minute and was so kind about it. Stuck to their schedules well and took good care of the house without being asked. "

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Staphany C.

Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting children for the past 10 years from newborns to 14 years of age. My experience includes caring for children in their home for various families, summer camp counseling, and volunteering in the nursery on Sunday mornings. I love outdoor activities, crafts, and reading with the kids I provide care for. I am...

Nick And Meg A. says "Staphany watched our children while we had some car troubles. She was great with them. She was flexible with a delay in coming home because of the...

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Lori T.

Part Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a positive and fun Nanny. Responsible and very perceptive. I have raised 4 children of my own! Now celebrating the birth of grandchild no 3! Have cared for children with special needs. I also provided care for 2 cancer victims. I raised a niece from newborn til age 6! Provided before and after school care for 6 years. I am...

R L. says "Lori babysat for our family from the time our daughter was 6 months old to 6 years. She was a fantastic caregiver. She spent time daily taking our daughter to...

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Sydni S.

Looking For Childcare Opportunities

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Sydni and I am 27 years old and graduated from Dundee Crown high school where I have taken Child Care and Development as well as Parenting classes over those 3 years. I am also CPR certified. I currently have my child Development associates certificate. I have been babysitting/caring for children since 2012....

Elizabeth J. says "Sydni has a great personality and loves working with kids! She's a wonderful nanny/teacher and kids love her! She's responsible, caring, nurturing, and...

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Addison S.

Fun And Helpful Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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!

Dana S. says "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...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Caitlin N.

Loving Sitter With Early Childhood M.Ed. Available

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello parents! I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design. I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....

Care Member says "Caitlin did a great job for us - would recommend her again"

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Evelyn C.

McHenry, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Nanny / babysitter Hi, I'm Evelyn. I'm 40 years old. Proud mom of 4 amazing young boys. I'm a kind, compassionate, caring, responsable, honest , hard worker, loving and reliable. I speak Spanish and English. My background caring for infants, toddlers, and youth started when I worked as a pre-school assistant in high school. In...
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Bonnie R.

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello. I am a career nanny with over 20 years experience. I went to Harper College for Early Childhood Development and I am also Montessori Certified. I have worked in infant daycare centers, a Montessori School, as well as many years nanny experience with children from newborn - 18. I have two successful grown children of my...

Care Member says "My children love Bonnie. She is kind and extremely caring and put us at ease. She would give us updates and send pictures which was a nice way to keep...

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Alonso T.

Fun Uncle

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alonso . I have lots of experience in childcare. I've been an uncle since 9 years old. I am DCFS qualified. I do have (SBS/Traumatic brain injury) prevention certification. SIDS/SUID/AAP safe sleep certification. As well as babysitting for families when free. I am responsible, reliable, independent, trust...

Karen F. says "Alonso was polite, punctual and a great sitter. He checked-in prior to the job with professional communication. He asked great questions, and my son,...

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Elizabeth S.

Fun Loving Nanny

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have raised two children, and sat for my two grand kids boy 3 and a girl 1 and countless number of nieces and nephews, I can say that I love to read to kids dance with them act silly draw, paint and color. I'm also a caregiver, I just love caring for both young and elderly. I worked for a company for 19 + years and wanted to...

Laura P. says "Liz did a great job for us over the summer, we always felt like our toddlers were safe and happy with her."

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Jeri R.

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
For eight years, I taught special education (learning disabilities) in the public schools. Since my first son was born, I've been a stay-at-home mom. For the past 24 years, I've been homeschooling my kids. During those years, I also taught preschool at our co-op, Now that I only have a senior at home, I really miss caring...

Jeff B. says "I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her. "

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Evangelina R.

Friendly, Intelligent And Experienced.

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...

Ana M. says "I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple...

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Jody W.

Full-Time

Fox River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...

Care Member says "Jody was a WONDERFUL nanny for our 3 month old son. Jody came to us in the beginning of November 2024. My son had gotten parainfluenza and had been in...

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Jennifer M.

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs. I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...

Jessica D. says "For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a...

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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Alexandria S. says "I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.5

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Island Lake, IL

Infant Babysitters in Island Lake, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Elizabeth C.

Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive,...

- Deborah Q.

Natalie A.

Nathalie is an amazing sitter! She is definitely the favorite in our house. She is reliable and very engaging. Nathalie always brings crafts...

- Care member

Kate V.

Kate was very professional and well spoken. She got back to me right away with answers to my questions, and was easy to speak with.

- Sara R.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Island Lake, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Island Lake have rates starting at $20.00.

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 Island Lake, 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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