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Catelyn A.

Kankakee, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Catelyn, a patient and supportive caregiver with over three years of paid childcare experience. I enjoy creating a safe and fun environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I have experience with infants to teens, and I'm comfortable helping with routines, homework, housework, meal prep, and creative...
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Kankakee, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has been my passion for the last three years. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles motivated me to make a real difference in children's lives and support families. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational...
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Experienced Sitter

Manteno, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience with infants all the way up to preteens. I am used to four children at a time. I change diapers, bottle feed, tutor, and do light cooking and cleaning. I have been sitting since I was in junior high and I have 15 years of experience. I am also listed on the senior care portion of this site. I have an Assoc. of...

Amanda B. says "Amanda worked for my family for about 9 months caring my my infant daughter. She was reliable, professional and pleasant. She was open to any kind of...

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Bourbonnais, IL

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My previous nannying experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. I've spent over six years doing just that. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports and educational games with kids. I am...
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Herscher, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Megan and I have been working at a daycare center for 5 years and during that time have earned my Certified Childcare Professional credentials and become the lead teacher for the infant class. I have also completed over 175 training hours as well as being CPR certified. However, I gained the most experience when I...
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Bourbonnais, IL

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$21/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
For over 20 years, I've had the pleasure of nurturing children's growth and development. My babysitting experiences sparked a passion to positively impact young lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, which helps me connect with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and older. I'm comfortable caring for one...
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Manteno, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with and looking after kiddos for years now. I have nannied the past nearly 5 years & have a few years of experience in teaching at a daycare/preschool; working with infants, toddlers, & up to school age on a daily basis. I plan to return to school to study child's psychology in my future. I just recently...
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Bradley, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children is my passion. For the past eight years, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, physical games, and educational games that promote learning. I am comfortable caring for up to four children. I...
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Bradley, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them learn brings me immense joy. My six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, have solidified my passion for fostering their growth. I am patient, friendly, and comfortable caring for up to four children. I follow the parents' preferred communication...
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Bourbonnais, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is my passion. For six years, I have had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I provide a safe and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I have taken Early Child Development...
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Bourbonnais, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing children and watching them blossom has always been a passion of mine. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. I...
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Bourbonnais, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children is my passion. For the past six years, I've enjoyed providing reliable childcare for families with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I am comfortable caring for up to four children at a time. My approach is patient and calm, and I always...
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Wilmington, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Natalie I am a Kindergarten teacher with extra time over the summer. I've been teaching Kindergarten for 4 years under my PEL, was a full time sub before that and taught at a daycare. I have 7 years of teaching experience. I have over 150 field experience hours through GSU in infant, toddler, and primary grade...

Greg B. says "The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super...

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Wilmington, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Abby and I want to start off by saying that children have always been my passion. Kids know how to have a good time! I have always been drawn to children and have loved working with them for over 20 years. I have been a nanny for several families over the years, as well as having worked at a few daycares. In my...
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Clifton, IL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi families, I'm Sophia! I come from a family of 8 so I've been helping care for children since I can remember. Along with that I have had over 5 years of paid experience babysitting. I started babysitting some of my cousins kids when I was 15. I also have experience taking care of individuals with autism. I have cared for two...
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Braidwood, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Taea. I have been working in childcare centers for 5+ years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks up to 8 years old. The past two years I have been an Infant teacher, and I am currently enrolled in online classes in Early Childhood Education! I just recently moved from Chicago to Lombard and wanted to branch out...
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Peotone, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. With a year of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I'm...
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Gardner, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a nurturing, reliable nanny with experience caring for children from infancy through early elementary. I've worked with 5 families & supported infants, toddlers, & children with food allergies, speech delays, & autism. My caregiving style is connection-first, developmentally informed, & safety-focused. I prioritize...
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Daycare Teacher With 5+ Years Childcare Experience

Peotone, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Rylie and I'm an experienced childcare provider with 5+ years of working with children from infants to teens. I've worked at a daycare for the past 3 years caring for children from infant-10, with most of my experience focused on toddlers (15 months-3 years). I love helping kids learn and grow through play,...
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  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of March 2026

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Kankakee, IL

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Kankakee, IL to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Kankakee, IL, is $16.67.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Kankakee, IL by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Kankakee, IL can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Kankakee, IL, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Kankakee, IL, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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