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

60 infant babysitters are listed in Wauconda, IL

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

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years

Infant babysitters in Wauconda, IL

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Sophia D.


McHenry, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator...

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Sydney F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$17-25/hr10 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney is a fantastic babysitter for my 14 month old daughter. Sydney started babysitting for my little one when she was a newborn and we have had the pleasure of having her continue to babysit and watching my daughter grow. She is responsible, caring, honest,...

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Melissa M.


Palatine, IL

$18-160/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is a great caretaker. She watched my toddler multiple days a week. Our situation changed so we no longer need her as regularly, but we will definitely use her in the future."

Emily A.

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Jacquelyn M.


Round Lake, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Organized, And Experienced Nanny For Hire!

3.7

(9)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My mother has always been my inspiration for safe, effective care-giving for all ages. I often admired her as she worked with Early Childhood students with tenderness and excitement. This was only my beginning to learning how to care for people's needs -- physically, mentally, and emotionally. When I turned 14, I immediately...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Our daughter loved playing with Jackie! Jackie was on time, used her initiative and played with our daughter until bed time - she had a great time!"

Damian A.

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Stephanie K.


Ingleside, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs. From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it. I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful babysitter and our girls love her."

Jami H.

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Nikki G.


Palatine, IL

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Nikki -

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nikki! I have been officially nannying for over three years but have been babysitting on and off for my whole life. I love spending time with children and I think that creating bonds with families and wonderful childhood memories are so special important! I'm also a huge animal lover and very comfortable with pets, I've...
Nikki can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Nikki is very sweet and personable. She took care of my boys 7 and 9, they had fun together at the park. She also walked our dog."

Masha L.

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Denise N.


Ingleside, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available For Last- Minute And Full-Time Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience with newborns through teenagers. I'm patient, calm and committed to safety. I'm a non-smoker and comfortable with any pets in the home. My background check is available for you to see.
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Denise was wonderful with my children. Always doing something new and fun."

Stacy L.

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Danielle S.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 8 years now, with kids ranging from ages 1-13. I love the outdoors, exercising, games, and creating meaningful relationships with those I care for. I am responsible, dependable, and timely, and I make it a priority that the kids I'm caring...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"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 mild special needs and requires someone with a lot of patience, and Danielle was always so patient and kind with...

Cindy R.

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Amanda F.


Barrington, IL

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Future Teacher!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a special education teacher in Cook county. I have experience in teaching music, math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. I was a camp counselor for many years and experience with all ages of children. I am also an animal lover, I directed the barn program at a camp. I currently have a rabbit and a dog...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled playtime, mealtime, diapering and naps with our toddler with ease!"

Sharon F.

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Colleen P.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Eliana R.


Crystal Lake, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Educated, professional, responsible, communicative, I like teaching, recreating, preparing food, dedicated to caring for children. Venezuelan my language is Spanish, 3 years of experience.
Eliana can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"We absolutely love Eliana. We never had anyone outside of family take care of our kids and we were very nervous. The moment we met Eliana, she assured us that she would take care of our infant as her own. And she did! She's dependable, punctual, caring and patient....

Melissa P.

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Eva W.


Round Lake, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A New Part-time Or Full-time Position.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 22 years of experience as a nanny and I love kids. I have experience watching infants and children of all ages. I have helped 5 families care for their children. I also have experience watching twins and disabled children with autism. I am currently looking for a new nanny position part-time or full-time and available to...
Eva can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eva was our part-time nanny for nearly two years. I highly recommend her. She was a solid reliable driver, very punctual and helped around the house as- needed. She was very gentle with our kids and made them feel comfortable all of the time. She took my daughter...

Sharyn P.

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Sarah R.


McHenry, IL

$25-28/hr2 yrs exp

Arts & Crafty Auntie

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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Rebecca B.


Island Lake, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Becca and I am 23 years old. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I am available June 12 through the beginning of August and I'm very flexible! have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 3+ years experience working in 2 different childcare centers. As well as 7 years experience babysitting...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Becca was great - showed up on time, was great with our kids - will definitely use her again. "

Matthew S.

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Katie P.


Round Lake, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, and I love to babysit for all ages of children! I believe that kids need to have a caregiver who will be involved with them, play with them, help them to discover more about the world, and encourage imagination and exploration. I love to be involved in kids' lives in this way! My...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is very reliable! She babysat my daughter frequently from the time she was about 6 months old until she started daycare in June at 19 months. Katie was great with her and my daughter would get a huge smile on her face every time Katie arrived! "

Carey S.

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Jeehan V.


Lake Zurich, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I had 13 yrs. experience. Taking care of children have always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I have 100% patience when it comes to children. I'm a mom as well so...
Jeehan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of guilt for returning to work with a baby at home but she made the transition seamless. I never worried about my...

Ann K.

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Ava M.


Lake Zurich, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*About Me:* Hi there! I'm Ava, a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for childcare. With 6+ years of experience looking after children aged 8 months to 13 years, I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for kids to thrive in. I am currently pursuing my dream of becoming an elementary...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ava is helping with both of our kids and she is great. They are super excited when she comes to take care of them. She helps out three days a week after school and drives them to after school activities. Highly recommend Ava."

Mark T.

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Lauren B.


Round Lake, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"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 all about the fun they have - playing outside and in. He looks forward to her visits and practically pushes me...

Nancy W.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn is always on time if not early. She was great with our son and he always got excited to see her. She is very interactive and tracks all activities throughout the day. Would definitely recommend her!"

Amanda A.

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Adriana S.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Adriana is extremely dependable and great with communication! My kids love her and look forward to her coming to babysit! She is very responsible and also very kind. She has babysat for us several times and basically overall she is so awesome!"

Natalie B.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Wauconda, IL

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.

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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

Melissa M.

5.0

Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual.

- Abraham R.

Jacquelyn M.

5.0

Jacquelyn is awesome! She was super great with my daughter. I heard all about the fun adventures they had and will definitely be hiring her again!

- Care member

Stephanie K.

5.0

Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us deciding to stay home with our kids...

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Infant Babysitters in Wauconda, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.