Find experienced child care providers in Crystal Lake, IL

I've been a nanny/babysitter since I was 18. I'm now 35 years old and I have a 6 (almost 7) year old son. I've always enjoyed interacting with kids and caring for them. I know how hard it is to leave your children with a stranger so I always to make everyone feel comfortable and be that extra hand they count on. I was in the army reserves for a few years and have also worked in a pediatric dental office as an assistant and receptionist. My now ex husband joined the army and so we had to move around a bit and we just moved back to the Mundelein area. My mom was also a nanny and so I grew up going to work with her and found my own passion for helping families and followed in her footsteps. All the families we have worked for have become like family and most we still keep in touch after the kids have grown up. My son has been going to work with me since he was 1.5 years old and he loves it. It's like a playdate for him and the other children. He's very social and well mannered. My most recent work was for a family in Lincolshire who had 2 little girls ages 2.5 and 5 when I started. I was with the from Jan 2023-Aug 2024. Prior to them I was with a family in Texas who have 2 little girls. They were ages 2.5 years old and 5 months old when I started. I worked for a year with them. I have other references from Illinois as well. My son used to go to work with me and I was lucky to find families who were kind enough to allow that. Now he is in school all day so its not longer a neccesity but I still would like to find families who wouldnt mind if i needed to for all the random days off of school, however I know it's not for everyone so I would understand and have care for him. I've cared for all ages from 6 weeks old to 14 years. I've also worked in a daycare in the infant room and toddler room. Helping to care for 12-20 kids at once. I enjoy doing crafts with the kids and going outside. I have my own reliable car and am non smoking. I also enjoy taking care of pets so if you have any that's not a problem. I've dogsat for families as well. I've taken care of up to 4 kids at once alone. I also organize so if you need help with that I would love to. Updated availability!! Currently available Monday through Friday 830 am-530pm Thank you for reading. Hope to hear from you soon 🙂

Hi, I have worked at a daycare and I also worked at Summit School. I love working with children and love to see them grow and progress in their life. I also babysat for about the last almost 4 years for two children and an infant. I have taken training classes and I am CPR certified.

  I am healthy and fit, and love the outdoors. I love to read, play games, sports, go on all kinds of outings with the children and help with homework and more. I I believe it is important to encourage good habits. I also enjoy cooking and baking.  I'm clean, neat and honest.   I know how important is to seek honest, reliable care for our most important assets, our children. I first started watching children when I was a pre-teen,  I have 7 years as a Special Needs Bus Driver and Teaching Assistant and currently over 8 years as a nanny with letters of reference from the families I have worked with that I will bring to interviews, I can also provide the background check that I had run on this site. The last family I worked has made the decision to send the twin to a home daycare school with cousin. My last day is 9/25/25. I was with then 2 years. My overall responsibility as a Professional Nanny is to care for and protect your child/children while they are in my care. As a mother and nanny I understand what your child/children mean to you. look forward to meeting you and your family. Sincerely, Miss Karen   Here are some more reviews from families I worked with as a Nanny or Babysitter: Lauren H. Karen was our nanny for 2 years and was a great part of our family. She is reliable, dependable, and great with kids. She created a great schedule of activities for our kids and always kept them busy and learning. She taught them great manners and life skills and has been a great part of our family. Karen cared for our kids, helped with household laundry, helped care for our dog, and ran errands for us. We would highly recommend Karen. Mark D Karen was a great caregiver for our 2 boys (5 and 3). She worked for us fro a few months while our regular daily caretaker was unable to work. Karen was always on time and worked around our schedule changes very well. Our boys liked her very much and she even brought over board games to play with them. We enjoyed our experience with Karen very much. Nov 12th, 2016 Adina Karen was great with our girls, 3 and 1. She was looking for something full time and we had a need for only 23.5 hours. She helped us out for a few days until we found another person. She was reliable, always on time or early.

I have been a nanny, babysitter, and family manager for over 10 years, working with kids of all ages ranging from 3 months-12 years old. I am a certified Early Childhood/Special Education teacher (PK-2), working at NAEYC accredited child centers, public and private schools. I received my B.S in Child Development with a minor in American Sign Language and my M.S in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I am also first aid and CPR certified. Growing up, I was a competitive dancer and currently a big kid at heart! I hope you will consider me. Ashley

Hello! My name is Bre Kloski. I am currently a college student at McHenry County College and looking forward to transferring once I am finished in order to pursue a bachelors degree in social work. I work at a daycare teacher during the day and have experience with ages 2 through 12. I also have plenty of babysitting experience, especially given the fact that I grew up with three other siblings. If you would like to know more about me, I would be more than happy to send you a copy of my resume. Thank you!

My name is Maddie! I am a sophomore at Barrett the Honors College ASU, majoring in music therapy, with specialties in childhood development. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as have 6 years of babysitting experience, including a year of overnight babysitting experience for 4 children under 4 and 2 summers of weekly nannying. Aside from my babysitting/nannying experience, my music/art experience always comes in handy to entertain younger kids :). I am the oldest child of 3 and have always had a love for taking care of others, so babysitting is a lot of fun for me. I am responsible, organized, reliable, have amazing time management, straight A’s, committed, communicative, and most importantly, kind, gentle, joyful, and energetic. I come ready to foster an engaging and comfortable environment. Feel free to reach out and get to know me a little more! I also have a sister who is a senior in highschool and happy to fill in/ has been filling in while I am at college! She has all the same experience as me. 2 babysitters in one :)

I love kids, I’ve worked for Kiddie Academy daycare. I’ve taken child development classes in college.I have been babysitting for a long time. I have a passion for children.I would like to be a pediatrician nurse in the future. I am patient and caring always! I know french, Spanish and English. I was in choir!! I play 7 instruments! My side job is photography. I can provide references of previous babysitting jobs if needed. I was in soccer, lacrosse, cross country and track through highschool and middle school, so with older kiddos I can practice/play with them. With my younger babies/toddler I like to read to them, interact with them, I have also been a speech therapist assistant so I can help with some learning! Aside from that I like to treat all my kiddos with love. As well as I am a mother myself! Thank you!

Hello my name is Ruth I have experience with kids of all ages and am happy to help with homework, play games, and prepare meals. I am. CPR certify . I have been in child care for more than 3 years . I speak English and Spanish .

My name is Kate. I am 41 years old and I am looking for a nanny position. I have 67 college credits with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education. I have been baby-sitting since the age of 15, have been a nanny for nine families and have also worked at a daycare. The children's ages range from infant to 8 years old that I have cared for. I have experience feeding babies formula/breast milk, tummy time, rocking them to sleep, and helping with sleep training and potty training. Going to the park, outside play, exercise, art projects, imaginative play, and reading books are some of the activities that I enjoy with children also. Hope to hear from you!

My name is Kayla, and I’m a dedicated childcare provider with over eight years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Being a sitter is truly meaningful to me—I love creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where kids feel understood, confident, and free to be themselves. My childcare experience is varied and hands-on. I’ve worked as a swim instructor, coached children with disabilities, volunteered in after-school programs, and served as a paraprofessional at an autism school. These roles have helped me build strong skills in behavior support, sensory-aware caregiving, and individualized attention. I’m especially experienced with neurodiverse children and pride myself on adapting to each child’s unique needs, communication style, and comfort level. Safety is extremely important to me. I am CPR certified, First Aid certified, seizure-response certified, and a Mandated Reporter. These qualifications allow me to handle emergencies calmly and confidently while giving families peace of mind. I love planning activities that keep kids engaged and happy—whether that’s creative crafts, sensory play, outdoor time, games, reading, or structured routines. I’m skilled at recognizing when a child needs movement, quiet time, encouragement, or space. My goal is always to support their emotional well-being just as much as their physical safety. I value open communication with parents and work hard to build trusting, collaborative relationships. Every family has unique needs and routines, and I’m committed to respecting and supporting the environment you’ve created in your home. Above all, I truly love what I do. Helping children learn, grow, and feel safe brings me so much joy. I’d be honored to support your family and provide reliable, compassionate care tailored to your child’s needs.