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60 babysitters are listed in Rockford, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rockford, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Marian! I have been caring for children for the past 13 years. In those 13 years, I have watched all ages. I enjoy crafts, baking, playing outside, and finding adventures to go on. I like to be active with the kids. I have the skills to help your children learn. I love the hands-on approach and think children can learn...
Marian can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"10 out of 5 stars. Marian has been a wonderful addition to our routine and she has been terrific for our newborn, toddler and early school aged child!"
Mindy Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
I am currently in school & pretty busy but I am always on the look out for one time, date night & tutoring positions. As well as pick up drop off jobs and household help!!
Here's a little bit about myself:
I am currently attending Northern Illinois University (commuting). I am 22 years old. I have experience working...
Jemma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children from the ages of newborn to 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Education. I have taught for two years, one at the preschool level and second year in special education.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Azariah H.
Rockford, IL
$15-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Im a 22-year-old female I am currently working on entrepreneurship I have a passion for babysitting/childcare I am super chill laid back and fun loving I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I've been working with kids literally my whole life. My first job was when I was 10...
Azariah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very good with kids. Highly intelligent!!"
Care member
Brittany R.
Rockford, IL
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Brittany, and I am 22 years old. I am a senior at NIU majoring in Child Development! I would love to help you out with childcare and/or pet sitting!
Reasons to choose me!
1. I am vaccinated!
2. I am experienced in child care and have been a babysitter/nanny for several years. I work well with children and...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Brittany was a great dependable sweet caregiver. She showed up on time and went above and beyond in doing activities with my five year old. She was willing to become cpr certified. She was like family. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rebecca, I'm a 40yr old mom of 5 looking for a great job to earn a little extra cash while all my kids are in school.
I worked in a daycare from 2003-05 until I had my first child. Fall 2005-12, I babysat for a family 4 days during the school year. 2012-17, we moved from CT to IL, bought our own home, and had a...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Rebecca has watched our 3 children for the past year and unfortunately we are relocating to Iowa. Rebecca is very dependable, always on time, and has been very flexible with or crazy schedule! The kids love her and her son that comes along and we will really miss...
Joie H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
While raising my three daughters in the Chicago area, I ran an unlicensed daycare. I raised our neighborhood. I have since been blessed with three grandchildren who range in age of 2-6 years old. In June I stayed with them for 10 days while my daughter and her husband traveled to Spain. We had a blast! I will be returning in...
Kelleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelly is such a sweetheart! She took care of my fussy and colicky baby girl from 10wks to about 7mo. I knew when I left the house she was in good hands with Kelly. I always got picture or video updates which was a nice touch. We are expecting another baby soon...
Kristen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is MARY! I can't fix the typo unfortunately. I am a creative, friendly, energetic caregiver with years of experience with kids of all ages and a background I the arts. I have cared for kids ages 3 months to 11 years old as a nanny and up to 3 at a time. I have my own car and consistent week day availability.
Feel free...
5.0
"Mary was absolutely amazing with our two toddlers. We initially hired Mary as emergency care (when other childcare plans fell through), but kept her with us as long as possible because our boys loved her so much. She’s punctual, responsible, and incredibly patient....
Sarah W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest child on both sides of my family so I have babysat/been around babies my whole life. Most recently, I have been working with children that have disabilities for the past five years now. With my job, my duties included helping with homework, doing crafts, playing games with them, and always being ready for the...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of directly supervising Jessica I. since December of 2015 as she was employed as an Inclusion Companion at a Special Recreation Association.
In her role at our agency, Jessica supported the inclusion process for our member park...
Kacie J.
I have always loved kids . I have worked in day cares
in the past . I am a patient person and willing to go
above and beyond my call of duty.
Darcy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids! I used to work at the RPD and the I ran the k-1 class at the Rockford Boys and Girls Club! I was also a private Nanny for 3 years for an amazing family!! I would love to connect with you about being your family nanny!
Claudette can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Ashley! I'm 23, I have a B. A. in Psychology, I from AZ to IL and I am excited to work with some awesome kiddos! I'm the eldest child in my family with 5 younger brothers and 1 younger sister and have done everything from babysitting to tutoring to supervised visits to research with children in college. I have...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting for 10 years with children of all ages. I have experience with children with autism and have babysat up to three kids at a time. I can carpool to school, appointments, play dates, etc.
I have an associate's degree in Psychology and have been educated on child development. I am 23 and pregnant looking for...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Courtney S.
Rockford, IL
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available 6am-10pm Looking For Full Time Opportunities With A Loving Family
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a passion for working with children. Since the age of 14, I have gained extensive hands-on experience through babysitting family members, caring for children ranging from newborns to 14 years old. This experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of child...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with all aged children and students. I have volunteer experience at my home church for over 10 years. I have been babysitting since I was at least 13 years old. I have also worked in Day Care with Tutor-Time, Kindercare Learning Centers & Kids Hope United as a Teacher's aide and as a full time teacher as well. I...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hayley R.
Rockford, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am 22 currently pursuing to be a nurse. I have had many babysitting jobs ranging in ages. I am CPR certified.
Hayley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Abbigale B.
Rockford, IL
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Abbi. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and have experience from 4 months- 13 years of age. I currently work for a daycare and nanny for a family in the mornings during the school year. I have lived with just about every animal possible, so Iam comfortable around just about everything.
Abbigale can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
I love babysitting. right now I'm working as a medical assistant with seniors for a private company. I speak English and Spanish and I carry a diploma as a medical assistant.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a substitute teacher in the area looking to offer a helping hand. I've been working with school-aged youth for the past 5 years. I've been a camp counselor, after-school care instructor, babysitter, and teacher's aide.
Yasmin can also help with: Light cleaning
I've always had a passion for helping children grow and develop, and it was through my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles that I discovered my calling as a caregiver. With three years of experience caring for children, I'm comfortable looking after up to four children, between the ages of four and 11.
I take a...
Cassidy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockford, IL
Marian A.
5.0
10 out of 5 stars. Marian has been a wonderful addition to our routine and she has been terrific for our newborn, toddler and early school aged child!
- Mindy Y.
Azariah H.
5.0
We have had Azariah sit for us a few times now and is our dedicated sitter. Incredibly punctual, friendly, flexible and a dog lover! We're incredibly lucky to have a dedicated sitter for our daughter and we look forward to continuing to work together!
- Care member
Brittany R.
5.0
Brittany was a great dependable sweet caregiver. She showed up on time and went above and beyond in doing activities with my five year old. She was willing to become cpr certified. She was like family.
- Care member
Rebecca K.
5.0
Rebecca has watched our 3 children for the past year and unfortunately we are relocating to Iowa. Rebecca is very dependable, always on time, and has been very flexible with or crazy schedule! The kids love her and her son that comes along and we will really miss having her! Another family will be...
- Joie H.
Kelleen R.
5.0
Ms. Kelly has been a huge help to me in finding childcare to help support my needs post C-Section. Having a second baby with no local support was overwhelming and she was kind enough to fit in time between her other full time family. This has been huge in proactively combating jealousy between the...
- Danielle S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rockford, IL:
How can I find a Rockford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rockford, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 57 babysitters in Rockford, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Rockford, IL?
The average rate for Rockford, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.19 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Rockford, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rockford, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Rockford, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Rockford, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.