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

60 infant babysitters are listed in Waukegan, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years

Infant babysitters in Waukegan, IL

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...

Jess P.

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Margaret C.


Libertyville, IL

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Short Notice Availability

Hello, My name is Margaret . I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and have had an affinity for children at an early age. I started babysitting my nieces and nephews, especially during the summer. I always invented creative and fun games, and I find that children have always connected to my personality and my exciting spirit. I...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great things to say. We would have loved to hire Margaret, but...

Natalie V.

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Alyssa G.


Libertyville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

Crystal Y.

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Haley H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Upbeat Sitter Ready To Stop So Much Screen Time!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me! I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...
Haley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Haley rocks!"

Erik E.

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Alyssa D.


Gurnee, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alyssa, I am a very patient, caring individual who loves working with children. I have lots of experience working with all ages, I've worked at day camps, day cares, as a youth gymnastics coach and have lots of babysitting/ nannying experience! I am currently studying to become an early childhood education and special...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa is a very caring, kind and dependable person. She is willing to help in any way she can. Alyssa always has a smile on her face displaying a great attitude and welcoming personality!"

Lori D.

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Mariya K.


Gurnee, IL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...
Mariya can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariya was very punctual. Our little one was being extra fussy that day and Mariya was very patient and did a great job. We would recommend Mariya to others! "

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Jacqui Z.


Lake Forest, IL

$25-33/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well. For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...
Jacqui can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie has been such a fantastic help for my family. She is serious, professional and reliable. She helped us with overnight care as well as after-school support. Would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Chrystelle D.

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Lauren H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Seeking Full Time Nanny/Sitter Position!

4.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Lauren to care for our daughter and she quickly became part of our family. If my husband didn't need to relocate due to his work I have no doubt that she would still be our sitter. Lauren was extremely talented with art and my daughter loved her drawings!...

Sarah E.

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Cynthia A.


Gurnee, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you are looking for a very responsible, reliable, and fun babysitter to take care of your child at her home while you are at work, running errands, or enjoying some time off... THAT'S ME!! (For care at your place, the hours will be as indicated on my profile, with room to accommodate your needs) I am a mother of two children:...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had Cynthia as a backup sitter and my kids (3 and 1.5) took to her right away! Even though we only saw her occasionally, she really seemed to care about the kids and planned fun activities for them. I immediately felt comfortable leaving my kids in her care...

Alicia K.

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Sydney W.


Great Lakes, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "

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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "

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Latavia B.


Wadsworth, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Creative Sitter

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Latavia, and I'm an experienced childcare provider with seven years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages. As an Assistant Teacher at multiple daycare facilities, I have developed a deep understanding of child development, emotional support, and creating a nurturing environment where kids feel...
Latavia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Latavia watched our 1 and 4 year old boys with short notice for a few days. I felt comfortable with her and did not worry at all while I was gone, despite 2 high energy boys. She had no trouble putting drops in our 1 year old's eyes for a resolving infection and...

Marja R.

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Rachel R.


Zion, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful, Nanny Wanting To Lend A Helpful Hand

At age 11 I started Nannying for a family in my community that needed care for four children, three of them Triplet's as their Mother had multiple health issues such as heart surgeries for pacemaker replacements, cancer treatments, and so many other health wise conditions. Hired at multiple local School's as a Teacher's Aide,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel is wonderful with children. Reliable, fun and very creative. Our son found her a joyful to be around. She is easy going yet attentive. She cares and it shows."

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Samantha W.


North Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Student Looking For Family To Work With

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family! I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...

Jolly B.

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Ronke D.


Gurnee, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Responsible Nanny providing over 10+years of professional childcare experience. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental, and emotional development in partnership with parents. CPR and First Aid certified and equipped with a driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistant to...
Ronke can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Emily H.


Zion, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

I've always loved kids. I am currently a double major of elementary education and early childhood development. Due to my ongoing education I am unavailable on Tuesday and Thursday. I'm looking for a job that is reliable and safe. I would love to work for a great family. I've been babysitting since before I can recall. I am...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Was a great nanny for my daughter over the summer. Was always punctual. Very responsible with my child and pets."

Laura W.

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April K.


Wadsworth, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother of a very active kindergartener. Previously in the medical field, non clinical. I am looking for easy supplemental income during the day to help support my stand up comedy career dreams, I pursue in the evenings. I am fully vaxxed and do not mind helping tidy the home in addition to assisting in caring for animal...
April can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

As a baby sitter, I am nurturing, responsible, and dependable, with a natural ability to connect with kids and create a safe, enjoyable environment. My focus is on attending to their basic needs, such as easy meal preparation, playtime, and maintaining routines, while ensuring their safety and well-being. I bring creativity and...
Evelin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
To start off I know how to do multiple things, for instance I can cook, I'm in the medical field so I could 100% help out with homework, and I also love the out doors so I have no problem going outside. I get along very well with kids and also have experience with them too as I had baby cousins that I had to care for on multiple...
Daniel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kirsten S.


Gurnee, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I have several years of experience babysitting newborns through preteens. I watch the children in my neighborhood, my 7 nieces and nephews and have watched newborn twins from 3 months old to 3 years old. I enjoy watching children grow and learn new things. I am CPR certified and was a student athletic trainer in Highschool....

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

Mia M.

5.0

Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I sincerely recommend her.

- Jess P.

Margaret C.

5.0

We interview Margaret twice, once in public and then at our home with the children. She was professional, easy to communicate with, and seemed confident with our busy kids. The reference we called had great things to say. We would have loved to hire Margaret, but she was just a little outside of...

- Natalie V.

Alyssa G.

5.0

Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!

- Crystal Y.

Haley H.

5.0

Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Haley rocks!

- Erik E.

Alyssa D.

5.0

An absolute gem of a find taking care of my two little ones for the past year. Incredibly reliable and communicative with me and engaging and fun for the kids. Goes the extra mile to build a relationship with the family. Would highly recommend!

- Christine E.

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