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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Jessica P.

Fun Attentive Sitter Who Loves To Get Down On Kids Levels And Help Them Feel Safe, Secure And Seen

Wauconda, IL

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I like working with kids because they all have their own unique perspectives of this world and they were all made in God's image I'm looking for a job where I can serve and care for others I started working with kids when my niece was a baby. That wonderful child is the reason I love kids now. In my spare time, I like 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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Cate H.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Evening Babysitting Jobs!

Wauconda, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I currently reside in Lincoln Park and am willing to babysit during weekdays after 5 p.m. (I work full time). I have a car so I can drive to practices, lessons, etc. if needed. I am the oldest of 3 and have a lot of babysitting experience! I am organized, responsible, and love kids. I would love to talk further about helping you...
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Julie M.

Teacher Mom Offering Childcare

Wauconda, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm a mom of four (ages 7, 5, 3, &1) and a preschool/kindergarten teacher for the past 10 years. I'm stepping away from the classroom at the end of this school year and looking to watch 1-2 children out of our Wauconda home. If you are looking for a loving home with a mix of play and hands on educational activities contact...
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Madison D.

Kindergarten Teacher Looking For Part Time Summer Nannying!

Wauconda, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Maddie! I am a currently a kindergarten teacher with an early childhood endorsement looking for a family to help out this summer. I love working with kids and have for over 10 years now. I love to spend time outdoors, at the pool, at parks, and doing crafts on rainy days. I have been a nanny for families with multiple...
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Suzanne D.

Caring And Loving Person

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....

Trevor F. says "WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would...

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Malgorzata K.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

Wauconda, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
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Danielle S.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a graduate of UIC and currently work full-time as an executive assistant. I've grown up babysitting in my community and have been a nanny for the past five years. I have experience caring for children ranging from newborns to middle schoolers. I pride myself on being reliable, engaging, trustworthy, and punctual. My goal is...

Cindy R. says "Danielle is the absolute best! She became part of our family. She was always on time, reliable, happy and very playful with the kids. One of my kids has...

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Autumn B.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "Wonderful experience Autumn was great with kids ! "

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Sydney F.

Babysitter

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "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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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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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Isabel M.

Fun Sitter And Love To Teach

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I speak prefect Spanish and English. I've been working as a nanny for 20 yrs love to do craft with children take them to parks have play dates and also worked at the school district 95 as s supervisor.

Care Member says "Isabel is a wonderful nanny and an amazing person. She has been with our family for almost 5 years we would rate her exceptional."

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Lauren B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Nancy W. says "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...

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Kortney B.

Child Care

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My childcare experience began when I cared for my niece as an infant, she is now a teenager. Throughout middle and high school, I took on various babysitting jobs, including one summer where I cared full-time for two girls around ages 8-10. More recently, I have gained additional experience through babysitting opportunities...

Sharlie W. says "Kourtney did a really good job with my two kids she did everything I asked and beyond my kids loved her so much they didnt want her to leave."

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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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Colleen P.

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Cary, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
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Nita P.

Nanny/Baby Sitter/CNA

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Seeking a position of full time/Part time nanny or baby sitter for long term Education: Bachelors in Education, Child Psychology, CPR , DCFS Certificate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: As a Montessori school Teacher, Nanny/babysitter, Teacher, I have 8 yrs. of experiences with infant , toddlers , and school age . I can provide...

Jessica T. says "Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.25/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.6

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Wauconda, IL

Infant Babysitters in Wauconda, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Caitlin N.

Caitlin did a great job for us - would recommend her again

- 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.

Suzanne D.

WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me...

- Trevor F.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Wauconda, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Wauconda have rates starting at $20.25.

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 8 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 8 infant babysitters near you in Wauconda, 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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