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I've spent the last 13 years raising my son and caring for his cousins, giving me plenty of hands on experience with children of all ages. I've cared for babies, toddlers, and school aged kids, and I love how each stage of childhood brings its own joys and challenges. I enjoy spending time playing, hosting craft activities, and...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mykenzie C.
Ludlow, IL
$18-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Mykenzie and I am 22 years old and have about 5+ years of experience working with children of all ages under my belt! I am currently employed at a local public school near me and absolutely love it! I am a licensed paraprofessional who spends M-F working with children with Autism. I adore children with my...
Mykenzie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 girls, have taught 7th grade, and have been a nanny for many years. I really miss being with young kids and would love to be a part of your child's life. I've lived in Champaign for 24 years and know of a lot of fun and educational activities to do with your little one. I have a flexible schedule and am...
Christiana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Christiana watched our 5 month old and she was absolutely delightful! She loved and cared for our baby as if he was her own. She also helped with light house work and was always willing to help out when she could. We are going through a cross country move and if we...
Julianna J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all :)
My name is Kristen and I am a Psychology major at UIUC going to Grad school next year
I've worked through KinderCare for 2 years, and have been babysitting/ nannying since I was 16.
I love all things creative and enjoying the outdoors (weather permitting).
I do have classes but for the most part afternoons/...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My family and I absolutely ADORE Kristen. You can tell she truly cares about the children and genuinely wants the best for them. I was super hesitant to leave my newborn and toddler with a sitter, but she put my mind at ease right away. She went out of her way to...
Laurie W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Date Night Sitter!
My availability is 5:45- 11 p.m. each day!
Look forward to being connected with your family!
I have watched children as young as newborns and as old as 11 years. My experiences include, nanny, housekeeping, babysitting, and working at CDL at the U of I in the 2-year-old classroom. I know some sign language...
Alli can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alli is an excellent caregiver! Her energy that she has with the kids and willingness to be involved in their playtime made her a favorite among my kids. She prepared meals when needed, kept the kids on their daily schedule, kept the house organized, and was very...
Angie C.
Rachael F.
Champaign, IL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Friends! My name is Rachael, and I am a very experienced nanny/babysitter looking for part-time work. I'm originally from Atlanta, GA and moved to the Champaign area for law school. Since graduating with my Juris Doctorate in May 2020, I now work remotely as an analyst for a wealth management firm in Chicago. However, I...
Rachael can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Sophie H.
Champaign, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Sophie!
I'm currently a student at the University of Illinois and I'm studying early childhood education. I am 22 and have my associates of arts degree. While I was attending community college I had the opportunity to be the head infant teacher at my local daycare. I primarily worked with children ranging from 6 weeks...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sophie is very trustworthy! She is always so kind to my family, and always has a smile on her face. She took time to get to know my kids, and she always leaves my house spotless! Don't pass her up! I would definitely re-hire her in a heartbeat."
Brandi A.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 plus years experience in childcare. I worked 6 years in a long term children's home for the severe and profoundly disabled. The children ranged in ages from 6 weeks through 18 years. I started as a certified nurses aide and later moved on to the school program. I worked with children with muscular dystrophy, cerebral...
Gail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Good with my infant. Upstanding character. Completely comfortable leaving her alone in my home and caring for my baby."
Keri P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jacqueline! I have been a child care provider for over 15 years and continue to love it. I am currently employed as a full time nanny for three children (ages 3, 6, and 9) and have been with the family for 4 years. In the past I have been employed both as a full time nanny and a babysitter and have confidently cared for...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Maggie J. and I am a sophomore at the university of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying developmental psychology and Spanish, with a minor in child health and well being. I have been babysitting/nannying for over 5 years now, with experience with children of all ages. I love hanging out with kids and want to...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Maggie is amazing and has been a great caregiver and role model for my girls. She watched them for the past 3 summers. "
Jessica M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a passion for working with children and am currently looking for some families to provide childcare for. I have 8 years of professional experience in this field, working in a few daycares and Crisis Nursery. I have been a full-time nanny for the past 3 years.
My services would be in your home, and I love planning...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is a fantastic sitter! She cared for our boys part-time (~12-18 hours a week) at our house for almost a year while we were waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine to become available for kids under 5. Our rambunctious older son was roughly 2.5 when she started, and...
Danielle R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for three years while attending college. I love children and I'm pretty sure they like me. I have had a very active role in helping raise my much younger sister. I have a degree in biology and would like teaching children on a personal one on one level.
Stefanie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She took care of my twins. She was trustworthy, responsible, flexible, and great with children. I never worried about the safety of my children when they were with her. She is an outstanding and professional. I highly recommend her with full confidence."
Kayoun L.
5.0
(1)
I started working with children during high school when I volunteered with children with special needs. I then went on to work in the Christ Church of Oak Brook Daycare as well as nannying for a wonderful family for a year, as well as short-term babysitting for multiple families. Over these 5 years working with kids ages 3...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Abby along with many other applicants and she definitely stood out in our selection process. She was extremely responsive with messages, on time for the interview, and answered my questions professionally. She was sweet, caring, and interacted great...
Katelyn S.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I live at Champaign city, I can tell that I love to work as a Nanny and have a long time working as a babysitter . I'm a lady who get along very well with children. I can understand your concern about "who will be the right person I should hire to care of my child" Im a mom very conscious, affectionate and dedicate person and...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia would occasionally watch our two boys (2 and 6) for date nights. She worked so well with them. She was patient and would always communicate if she had questions. "
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Ardis Q.
Champaign, IL
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Ardis.
Preferred to be called Daisy is what my family and friends calls me. I'm Filipino. I'm a fun, caring, loving, compassionate, hard working, reliable, dependable, trustworthy, hard working, loves and enjoy caring for the elderly and children. I've work as a nanny but that's many years ago in California....
Ardis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Genavieve B.
Champaign, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a junior attending the University of Illinois and looking to extend my child care passion out into the community! I like working with kids because of their free and loving spirit! I have lots of experience in both the nannying and babysitting world, and with all age groups.
Piper H.
Urbana, IL
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver, Full-Time Caregiver, Senior Caregiver, Possible Nanny.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat two boys the ages of 2 and 6 years old. We played and watched TV. Then the younger one had to go to bed early. The older one stayed up and watched TV for about an hour. I have also watched newborns, toddlers and older children. I love to help them learn and play board games with them. I am also an experienced CNA.
Piper can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I was a nanny for about 8 years and now I am wanting to start it up again! I'm trying to find the perfect family. I absolutely love kids and love creating that perfect learning environment for them while also making them feel comfortable like they are with a family member. I am a safe driver and I am totally willing to travel...
Cailee can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lillie P.
Champaign, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old! I have around 3 years of experience working with a variety of ages from infants to pre-teen. I have worked in 2 daycares one as an assistant teacher and the other as the lead teacher. I worked in the toddlers room (ages 1 1/2-2) as well as the twos room (ages 2-3). I have also worked at a special needs...
Lillie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Catherine, and I am an Early Childhood Education and Special Education major at Ball State University in Indiana. I live in Fort Myers over the summer with my family and would love to gain more experience working with children while I'm here. I'm looking for either a seasonal nanny job for the summer, or...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Gifford, IL
Christiana P.
5.0
Christiana watched our 5 month old and she was absolutely delightful! She loved and cared for our baby as if he was her own. She also helped with light house work and was always willing to help out when she could. We are going through a cross country move and if we had the choice, we would have...
- Julianna J.
Kristen G.
5.0
My family and I absolutely ADORE Kristen. You can tell she truly cares about the children and genuinely wants the best for them. I was super hesitant to leave my newborn and toddler with a sitter, but she put my mind at ease right away. She went out of her way to text me hourly updates, and even...
- Laurie W.
Alli V.
5.0
Alli was a great overnight caregiver to my 2 children, ages 7 and 14. She is very responsible and friendly. My children enjoyed spending time with her and she even made some wonderful drawings with my daughter. I would recommend Alli if you are looking for a reliable and caring sitter.
- Sarah T.
Sophie H.
5.0
Great babysitter! Sophie is very reliable and is always there when I need her.
- Valerie P.
Gail H.
5.0
Gail was incredible with my daughter. She kept her from 8 weeks old for just over a year until I became a stay at home mom. She is loving, attentive, and kept her entertained and stimulated. My daughter's face lit up when she saw her each day. Our family is very thankful for Miss Gail.
- Nikki S.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Gifford, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Gifford, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Gifford, IL is as of is $15.00 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Gifford, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Gifford, IL?
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