Find experienced babysitters in Joliet, IL

Hi, my name is Pierre Martin, I speak a decent amount of Spanish. I’ve been working with children most of my. My father owns his own babysitting company and I worked with him for more than five years. I’ve also worked with the YMCA as a camp counselor for two years, I have experience with Infants to ages 13. I work very well with children. My priority as a childcare provider is to make sure your child learns, haves fun, and Most importantly be safe. I have an open availability at the moment. I am very excited to meet you, thank you!

Thank you for viewing my profile.. I am Lindsay, a college graduate, divorced, mother of four. Caring for children has always come natural to me. Innate love, compassion and patience in caregiving has taught me to teach & guide children in a gentle way. I was an attachment parent (baby wearing, bonded, close contact) with all four of my own children. I allow the child take the lead for creativity and exploration of their environment, with appropriate boundaries for safety and rules of the home. Respect, communication and understanding are very important to me in caregiver- parent dynamic, as well as with the children. I am available Monday, Friday and weekends, hours as needed. I want your children to be as comfortable as possible with me while you are gone. I prefer to meet in person once before beginning babysitting. I also love having phone interviews if you’d like to do that. Please contact me for a reference list and/or to set up an interview. My rates are listed but I am willing to work for rates outside of what is listed. Please contact me if you are interested even if my rate is higher than what you’re looking for. To add, I have my bachelor's of science in elementary education from Northern Illinois University. I was certified in CPR for infants and children on 9/13/2023. Because I have worked in day care facilities, I have my fingerprints on file for background checks in the state of Illinois. I also have a background check on file. If you would like to view it, please request it though the website. In my experience, I have worked in three day care facilities, mainly infant and toddler rooms, from 1998 until 2003 and again short term in 2017 and 2023. I also did some short-term nannying for three families during my college years. After college, I taught a 4-year-old preschool class at Kindercare Learning Center, from 2003 to 2005. When my son was born, in May of 2005, I started to nanny full time. Since then, I have worked as a nanny, as a home daycare provider and babysitting, for 21 different families to present day.

I have been in the field of Child Care and Early Childhood Education for over 15 years. After graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, I began my career as an Early Childhood Educator. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 years. Working with children brings me so much joy. I’m passionate about early childhood education and truly believe the early years are the most important for sparking a lifelong love of learning, creativity, exploration, and play. I am also a proud mom of two wonderful children, ages 6 and 3. I’m currently seeking a position with a family who would welcome my 3-year-old to accompany me on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She is a playful, kind, and sociable little girl who loves being around other children. With my professional experience as an educator and my personal experience as a mother, I offer a nurturing, dependable, and engaging environment for the children in my care. I strive to ensure your child always feels safe, respected, and loved while supporting their growth and development every step of the way. If you feel I could be a good fit for your family, I would love the opportunity to speak with you further.

Hello, I’m Linda and I'm 50 years old & a cancer survivor. I have worked as a nanny for over 25 years also including babysitting from my teens and on. I enjoy crafts, rolling around in the grass, looking for bugs, chalking on the sidewalks along w/ trips to parks, museums, swim & music classes, and Library trips for story time. I have also been in the financial industry for twenty nine years but have never lost the love of caring for children. At this time in my life my husband has convinced me to follow what I love. This would be working with children full time. I serve at my church in the infant & two year old room as a lead teacher. I also have worked at Kinder-care & Just Plane Kids. Since I was young I gravitated towards children and my love to be around them as well as caring for them has never changed. I've worked in the financial Industry for 29 years and helped clients with opening accounts to planning their retirement plans. I've opened up 529 Plans for their children and seen them grow up to use these accounts. So in my years of helping families I still benefited helping children. When dealing with clients with children and helping them during tantrums or keeping them busy as their parents review documents. Raising my niece along with working at KinderCare and Just plane Kids for a total of five years. In those years I rotated between the infant room and two year old room. I have experience hands on in facilities but over 20 years of raising and loving other families children. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and speak to you openly about my experiences and how much I would love to help you care for your children. Thank you for your time, Linda M Arnold Velarde

I currently have 10+ years experience in childcare caring for children of various ages. I graduated from COD obtaining my degree in Education and minoring in special education. I currently babysit during date nights and occasional overnights on the weekend as I work as a full time educator.

Hi, my name is Delaney! I just graduated from nursing school and will be spending my summer studying for my board exam before becoming a nurse. I have babysat for about 10 years and have most of my experience working with children ages 2-12. I have my drivers license, Basic Life Support, Adult and Child CPR and first aid certifications. I enjoy spending time with and caring for kids, helping them reach their goals and succeed. I am a very reliable individual and would love to be given the opportunity to care for your children! I am looking for a casual position with flexible hours this summer since I will be studying for the NCLEX!

Hi! My name is Alexis. I have always adored caring for kids since I was just a teenager! I took child development classes in highschool, and I’m currently certified to perform First Aid and CPR for infants, children, and adults. I have many references for babysitting and I’ve even been a long term nanny for a family. I currently watch my niece twice a week but I would love to open up my time to help more families with their little ones!

I’m Amy and I’ve raised 3 children of my own! I have nannied for 5 different families for the past 11 years. I am CPR certified and I have experience with pets as well! I have my degree from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have a current teaching certification. I have a ton of experience with meal prep and laundry as well! I will clean up and run errands or zip the kids around in my car or yours. I am very active and extremely energetic and I bring that energy into the house. Running around and playing with the kids is what I love to do. I don’t sit back and watch. I actually step in and get my hands dirty. That’s the best part! I also have been the house manager for 2 of my families and feel very comfortable in that role. Let me help you to make your life so much easier! I am definitely open for babysitting as well. Nights and weekends are available!

Hello, My name is Samantha Hinderman! I am 32 years old married currently in the process of purchasing our first home in New Lenox area. I currently am a full-time Special Education paraprofessional in NLSD 122. I love working with kids of all ages and am comfortable with pets! I have my own vehicle 2022 Jeep Compass limited great condition like new ! I have many years of experience working with children from infant-junior high I love to play outside, do crafts, use education in play, can cook, do basic household tasks. I hope to be a great addition to a household routine.

Hi! I’m Catherine. I am going into my Junior year at FAU majoring in secondary education. I am a reliable and caring babysitter that has experience with kids of all ages. I love creating a fun, safe, and positive environment, whether that’s helping with homework, doing activities, or keeping routines on track. I’m patient, responsible, and have a flexible schedule this summer. I’m always focused on your child’s safety and comfort. If you’re looking for someone who is dependable and brings both fun and structure, I’d love to connect!