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Find infant babysitters in Oswego, IL that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in Oswego, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years

Infant babysitters in Oswego, IL

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Raeanna V.


Oswego, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

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I started at age 13, mostly by coming over to play with the kids while mom/dad slept or got some work done. From there it turned into watching the kids while mom/dad went out for a few hours. Eventually, when I was about 15 I started nannying for a few days a week throughout the summers. This included preparing meals like...
Raeanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Janet R.


Aurora, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had experience with newborns all the way up to 13-year-olds, I know how to potty train and handled children that need a lot of attention as well as calm children... I very much enjoy taking care of children.
5.0
"Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave updates via texts. Constantly sending my husband and I pictures which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby's activities. Highly recommend!"

Esmeralda L.

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Shaylun W.


Aurora, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Great Sitter With More Than Enough Energy And Knowledge To Go Around

My name is Shay. I have a great deal of experience when it comes to children. I am told I am a baby/ child whisperer because I get along so well with children. I am open to many different nanny or babysitting jobs and I hope to find a loving family in which I can give my services too.
Shaylun can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shaylun W. was the most caring young woman I ever hired to watch our children. When my husband's job transferred out of state, I begged her to come with us. She treated our babies with a love and tenderness that I have only seen in seasoned care givers and...

Rachel W.

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Madeline C.


Aurora, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny, Part-Time Sitter, Date-Night Sitter, And Last-Minute Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Maddie! I am a 22-year-old high school graduate with seven years paid childcare experience. I grew up in the Downers Grove area, and as an aunt to seven kids, and an older cousin to more kids than I can count; I've essentially had a baby in my lap since the day I came home from the hospital myself! Outside of my own...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"So glad to have found Maddie on here! She is wonderful with my five-year-old and is an excellent communicator. She's my go-to for occasional sitting now."

Jessica N.

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Nicole L.


Bolingbrook, IL

$19/hr15 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Nicole and I have watched children for the past 15 years. I have two young boys of my own (6 years old and 4 years old). I am looking to bring my youngest along to the next family I work with. I have experience with ages newborn-12 years, along with experience watching multiple children at once.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Nicole was our nanny for over 5 years starting when my daughter was 6 years old and has been absolutely wonderful! She is very caring, dependable and flexible. We will miss her dearly but no longer require a nanny since our daughter is older now and changes in our...

Jacqueline H.

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Izabella A.


Bolingbrook, IL

$21-30/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter For Almost 8 Years. Available On Weekdays

I love kids and kids love me because I'm very silly and have a great imagination! I grew up with 6 brothers and 6 sisters; I'm not the best cook but I know how to read directions. I can help with light housework like folding clothes, picking up toys and some dishes. I keep kids busy, love pretend play and if you have dance...
Izabella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Izabella is a highly skilled caretaker. She is a highly conscientious, and diligent person. Izabella has demonstrated great concern and care for her duties as a caretaker. Very respectful and courteous when working with others."

Lizbeth C.

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Au'sset B.


Plainfield, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny, House Manager, Personal Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for 15 years since I started babysitting at 11. I have also volunteered (with pay) at a local day care during the summer since I was in high school and have worked in a program. I have taken care of two close families (nanny share) who have children around the same age; I have experience taking...
Au'sset can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Au'sset was our son's nanny from the time he was 4 months old to the time he was a little over 2 years old. As a baby, our son needed a lot of holding and soothing. Au'sset was so patient, sensitive and responsive to his needs. She would hold him for hours and...

Margaret B.

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Elayna L.


Yorkville, IL

$15-23/hr15 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old for parents in my neighborhood. I also helped at both at my mom and my dad's house, watching my numerous little siblings, giving me experience with all different age groups. I was a nanny throughout high school working with infants to teenagers. I have been an Au pair in Croatia,...
Elayna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elayna has watched our 3 children 6,4,1 a few times and each time has done a great job. She is punctual, engaged, and continues to be someone we trust."

Shawn C.

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Lillian H.


Plainfield, IL

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Fun Grandmotherly Sitter Who Adores Children

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a warm, responsible and mature woman with many years of experience taking care of all ages of children, including those with special needs. I believe in doing all kinds of age appropriate activities with little ones as it helps them grow and learn. I will do crafts, use building toys, read and play games with your children,...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lillian provided excellent care for our daughter. She is a very caring individual. She cared for our daughter when she was a toddler and she always found ways to keep her entertained through playing together, singing songs, reading books, and other activities. "

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Vanessa R.


Aurora, IL

$25-28/hr2 yrs exp

Honor Student/ Smoke Free/ Alcohol Free

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am friendly and eager to teach and learn. I love to engage and play with the children, I have experience with infants under 12 months and kids 2-14 years old. Currently nannying for a family but have some free time during the day. I have been nannying for kids 4/7 and now 7/11: prepping meals, and helping with homework as...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We’ve been working with Vanessa for a couple of years, and she has been an incredible help with our two kids (8 and 5). She assists with everything from meal preparation and driving to schoolwork and light cleaning, always with a cheerful and proactive attitude....

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Alyssa A.


Plainfield, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Your Favorite Babysitter

Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 32 years old. Along with being a mom of 2 I have over 10 years of childcare experience. Currently I nanny twice a week but after 2. 5 years all children I currently watch will be school age and they don't need me anymore. I have taught 2 and 4-year-old preschool as well as being lead in the infant...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa has nannied for my family for about 2 years. She mostly has cared for my youngest since he was 9 months old, but manages to do school pickup for my older kids and watches all four of them at a time. She loves taking them out to parks or the library or...

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Maureen M.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Comfortable Working Autonomously With Minimum Supervision In Fast-paced Environments

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dependable, loving and high-energy nanny with a degree in early childhood education, years of experience in classrooms, Montessori centers and nannying. In addition to being a certified Foster parent specializing in newborn and early childhood years. Searching for a family to grow with for years to come! Nanny services include...
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I've known Mo in both a professional and personal setting. When I describe Mo in a professional setting, she's dependable, on time, organized, detail oriented and patient. You can rely on Mo for any task she is presented. When I describe Mo in a personal...

Nicole M.

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Samia A.


Naperville, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently looking for full time position (open to part time). I have plenty of experience working with children of all ages. Ive had the responsibility of taking children to activities, and have experience working with children ranging from infants to teens and hold an RBT certificate so my experience ranges from small...
Samia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Samia is an amazing babysitter. Our kids loved her, we have finally found a reliable and kind babysitter."

Adham O.

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Kaleigh L.


Aurora, IL

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaleigh and I am an elementary school teacher. I'm looking for occasional babysitting gigs on the weekends or date nights during the week. I have previous childcare experience with children ranging from 6-months up to 12-year-olds. Throughout these experiences I cared for the children and completed light...
Kaleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kaleigh has babysat for my two boys (2 years and 8 months) twice now and I plan to keep using her in the future! She responds professionally and promptly and is great with kids. Would definitely recommend using Kaleigh for babysitting needs!"

Jennifer M.

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Virginia R.


Plainfield, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny Or Sitter Position

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Virginia and I am 46 years old. I have worked in a daycare setting for about 24 years. I have worked as a nanny/sitter and I have experience with infants through school-age children for a number of years. In 2008, I graduated with a BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education...
Virginia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Virginia is our first nanny and we are lucky to have her!!! She is an integral part of our family and a second mom to our daughter. She is reliable, warm, caring, and very professional. We are never worried leaving our daughter in her care. We value her approach...

Grace M.

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Lesley M.


Plainfield, IL

$25-38/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom Of All Trades

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Mom of 3 teenagers 19, 16, and 14. With one off to college, and one that can drive now, my schedule has opened up to help another family with their needs. I can provide: Before and after school care Driving to and from activities Homework help Meal Prep Pet walking/sitting Packing/Unpacking and more... Just ask!
Lesley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Lesley was awesome with our 2 little kids! Thanks!!"

Kelly G.

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Pilar G.


Aurora, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Babysitter !

Hi ! My name is Pilar and I have been caring for children for almost 12 years, being with children is the best heart warming job! I have worked as an after school program coordinator with ages ranging from 4-12, helping them with homework, providing them snacks and certain school lessons. I have also babysat for many years with...
Pilar can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Pilar is a wonderful sitter! Over the past nearly 2 years she's taken great care of my two young boys. She has lots of energy and is always positive. Most importantly I always know my boys are safe and very well cared for when she's around."

Kristy S.

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Leslie M.


Aurora, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Nice to meet you! I have over 10+ years of experience caring for kids ranging from newborn to teen. I am also a mother to three kids, ages 3, 8 and 12. I studied Child Development and Early Childhood in high school and am enrolled in University. I enjoy activities such as arts and crafts and strongly encourage reading, so...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Leslie is great with kids! She comes up with fun activities for my 1 year old that keep her entertained and that let her learn and explore her senses. She is also very accommodating my daughters vegetarian diet."

Jennifer C.

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Melissa G.


Plainfield, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. Currently, I am looking for something part time from 9 a.m. until 3pm, M-F. I do start school at the end of February, so I cannot commit to anything long term. Just a little bit about myself: I've been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience watching more than one...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Had used Melissa several years ago when my children were younger."

Dawn R.

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Celina C.


Naperville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Positive Caretaker With 15+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as FUN, outgoing, and genuine. I like working with kids because I'm the oldest of 9 siblings and have 3 kids of my own. I've always loved children but always love helping others as well. I'm looking for a job that benefits/helps a family in any way, shape, or form. I started working with kids...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Celina was a nanny for my son in her in-home daycare for 7 years and took care of him like her own, along with all the other children she watched. I would recommend her to anyone. The quality of care was exactly what I would want for my son and we are still in...

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Oswego, IL

Janet R.

5.0

Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave updates via texts. Constantly sending my husband and I pictures which was a nice way to keep us updated on our baby's activities. Highly recommend!

- Esmeralda L.

Shaylun W.

5.0

Shaylun is one of the best care takers I have ever hired for my two sweet boys. She is so reliable and willing to come in whenever I needed her she never called off on a sick day and did over time too. Due to COVID and me being a doctor. we had to get rid of all of our staff but the having to let...

- Angelica B.

Madeline C.

5.0

Easy to communicate with, responsive, friendly. She was really nice and my boys enjoyed her watching them.

- Care member

Nicole L.

5.0

Nicole was wonderful with my 3 children.. She worked for me for about five years and was there everyday that I needed her and on time. I have one girl and twin boys and she was fabulous with them. She started with us when my daughter was an infant and stayed two years later when my twins were born,...

- Julie J.

Izabella A.

5.0

Izabella engages well with our children and planned outings for them as well as followed our schedule. Her ability to set aside time to clean after them and handle their meals was exactly what we wanted in a Nanny. She was reliable and flexible when we needed her to stay a few mins longer. She took...

- Paul Y.

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Ratings for Oswego, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Infant Babysitters in Oswego, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.