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60 infant babysitters are listed in McHenry, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in McHenry, IL
Kassi D.
McHenry, IL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been an experienced childcare provider for over five years, and I've always had a passion for helping children grow and learn. I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing reliable care for their children, and I'm proud of the positive impact I've made in their lives. I believe in fostering a nurturing and...
Alyssa R.
McHenry, IL
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for supporting families. With five years of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and calm nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive and learn. I follow the parents' lead in enforcing...
Sydney C.
McHenry, IL
$23-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
My goal is to provide a safe, creative and engaging environment for kids of all ages while in my care. I am comfortable enforcing household rules. With a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families, I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly.
I enjoy playing outdoors, board games, and...
Savannah J.
McHenry, IL
$23-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
As an in-home childcare provider, I strive to provide top notch care. Open communication, as well as consistency, with parents/guardians is very important to me. Enforcing values and respecting systems that families have implemented is a priority. I strive to create an environment that is fun, but will also help
foster physical...
Ember D.
McHenry, IL
$50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. I have two years of experience caring for children of various ages and have a deep understanding of their developmental needs. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature. I follow the parents' preferred communication...
Ember can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of a 21 yr old son, a 28-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 7-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."
Shannon C.
Karen R.
McHenry, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families
4.6
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Karen looked after my 3 children ages 4, 6, and 8 for 2 weeks while they were in between schools. She was not just on time but early every single day. Karen jumps in and helps immediately without any direction, which was useful in our chaotic house! She is sweet...
Sonja B.
Sophia D.
McHenry, IL
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Our kids love going to Sophia’s house. She helped when my son was getting potty trained (he did better at her house than mine) He is now a proudly potty trained little man. My daughter loves when she gets to go to Sophia’s always talks about how fun it is. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Serena, and I have over 8 years of experience with children. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was in eighth grade. I worked for College Nannies, Tutors, & Sitters during college, which is a company focused on helping families find people to help watch their children. There were multiple families I would...
Serena can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Amy K.
McHenry, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've worked with kids since I began babysitting at 12 years old. I have experience as an assistant teacher at a preschool/daycare, and as a nanny to 3 children. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborn infant through early teens. I am a stay at home mom to my now 9-year-old son, and am looking for a family who...
Hi there! I'm married and have (2) kids of my own, my daughter is 11 and my son is 9. I started nannying my brother's twins from the time they were a few months old until just recently when they started preschool. I still take care of them from time to time as well as their neighbor's children age 1 and 3, but it's very...
Tami can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kendra H.
McHenry, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey Everyone! My Name Is Kendra! I Can't Wait To Hopefully Help You Out
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as kind, outgoing and energetic
I like working with kids because I get the opportunity to help kids grow and help them develop!
I started working with kids when I was in middle school! I would volunteer to help the special education classes and have taught a special education class by myself my...
Kendra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kendra is fantastic! She is so attentative to our boys and sends us updates while we are away. I would recommend her over and over! "
Samantha B.
Hi! My name is Chloe and I'm 20 years old. I'm the oldest of 6 kids and have lots of experience with taking care of children. My parents were foster parents for 6 years, and our family fostered mainly children between the ages of newborn and 2 years old. I helped my mom with our foster siblings and have been babysitting since I...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am extremely experienced when it comes to babysitting children that range from newborns to teenagers. When I babysit, I try to get to know the children so I can learn about their interests so we can do activities together! Some of the activities that I do with the kids that I have babysat include going for walks, playing...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adrianna is amazing with my little guy, she does fun activities with him,takes him on walks ,gives him baths. Reads to him you name it.
We love having her watch our little guy. She Will even stay over night.
We highly recommend her."
Britany W.
Hello Families!
My name is Rachel, and I am from the Carpentersville area! I do have reliable transportation and am willing to drive to you! I have worked in various different child-care roles; Nannying, Daycare facilities, babysitting, etc. And have over 10+ years in childcare all together. I am both, CPR and First Aid...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Taylor A.
McHenry, IL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am currently a paralegal looking to go back to full-time nannying. I am very interested in finding a job working with children of any age! I previously was a full-time nanny for a family of 3 children (ages 3, 6 and 9). I was also a frequent sitter for a newborn. I coached a cheer squad for 2nd and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi families! I currently am in my second year as a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelors degree in elementary education from Illinois State University and an endorsement in ESL education. I've been babysitting for seven years, and I am currently looking for babysitting jobs in the area. I have experience with kids newborn - 14...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I have been an elementary teacher and youth softball coach for 4 years. I have 12+ years of experience babysitting, from occasional date nights, to full-time summer nanny. I have babysat for families ranging from one child to 5 children, ages 5 months to 13 years old.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Katie T.
McHenry, IL
$10-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Afternoon And Weekend Sitter Looking To Help Out With Your Kids
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful, friendly.
I like working with kids because they are fun and have wonderful imaginations, and I can learn from them.
I'm looking for a job that I can do after my regular job (7am-3:30pm) or on the weekends.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I have been...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Katie was great with our Lainey. Lainey warmed up to her right away. She took great care of her. Katie sent photos daily while we were gone with updates. We appreciated that, and it allowed us to enjoy our trip without worrying about Lainey."
Sue B.
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, and housekeeping. I'm really good with finding crafts and such to do to keep a child busy. Will need to be able to bring my child with me, she is currently 4 months old
Danielle L can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in McHenry, IL
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her.
- Shannon C.
Karen R.
5.0
Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in the Lake Geneva area. She was very good at taking our toddler to fun activities such as the playground, sandbox and local library. Very...
- Ian G.
Sophia D.
5.0
Our kids love going to Sophia’s house. She helped when my son was getting potty trained (he did better at her house than mine) He is now a proudly potty trained little man. My daughter loves when she gets to go to Sophia’s always talks about how fun it is.
- Care member
Kendra H.
5.0
We interviewed Kendra about six months ago and have been using her for date nights since. She's the only person outside of family that we completely trust with our 15 month old. While we've used other sitters, Kendra is truly next level. She shows sincere care, love, and responsibility while she...
- Annie H.
Adriana S.
5.0
Adrianna is amazing with my little guy, she does fun activities with him,takes him on walks ,gives him baths. Reads to him you name it.
We love having her watch our little guy. She Will even stay over night.
We highly recommend her.
- Britany W.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in McHenry, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in McHenry, IL in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in McHenry have rates starting at $19.15.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in McHenry, 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 47 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in McHenry, IL?
There are 47 infant babysitters near you in McHenry, 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 McHenry, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Infant Babysitters in McHenry, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.