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Amber B.

A Little About Me!

Leaf River, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Amber . I'm 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 16. I have babysat many kids ages infant to 12 years old. I also have a baby daughter of my own so I would say I'm pretty experienced! I am CPR certified, reliable, and I have a very flexible schedule. One thing that I should let you know is that I will...
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Christina E.'s Photo

Mount Morris, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I bring a patient and friendly approach to childcare. I have some college experience and am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy playing board...
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Byron, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, understanding, good listener. I like working with kids because I have always enjoyed working with infants and preschool age. My ability to understand children aids in my experience. I'm looking for a job that allows me to care for children and enjoy doing activities and learning...
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Winnebago, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. I have two years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and am comfortable with up to four children. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I...
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Samantha F.'s Photo

Oregon, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider, I aim to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. With over 6 years of experience, I have honed my skills in caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and nurturing personality, coupled with my...
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Hailee W.'s Photo

Freeport, IL

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Helping people take care of children and helping nurture is a true passion of mine. My experience in caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, has solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children. I'm patient, creative, and approachable. I enjoy playing board...
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Rebecca I.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I love children, and I am looking for a job caring for them in a home care setting. I have a degree in child development and 20+ years experience working with infants through school agers. I am also a trained Newborn Care Specialist, CPR certified, with trainings in SIDS prevention & helping the breastfeeding mother. I am...
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Oregon, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have worked as a CNA for 3 years. I have also worked in the infant/pretoddler room at a Child Development Center for 1. 5 years. I am creative, responsible and take my job very serious.
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Taylan C.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I have 9 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating openly with parents about their child's day. My educational background and work...
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Casey E.'s Photo

Freeport, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a momma of 3 adult children and a Memaw to 1 little girl. I am great with kids and have worked in a daycare before. While living in Montana I was cna certified, had my CPR, bls certificates. I am comfortable caring for infants to teens
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Childcare Professional

Rockford, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have owned and operated a childcare program for 10+ years I have cared for infants and children up to 12 years of age. I am CPR/first aid certified. I have my child development associate certification. I also have some early childhood college education.
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Brittany R.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brittany, and I'm 24 years old. I graduated in May 2025 from NIU with a degree in child development. I also have an emphasis in parent-infant specialist! Reasons to choose me! 1. I am experienced in child care and have been a babysitter/nanny for several years. I recently finished an internship at the Child...
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CPR-Certified Pre-Med Mom & Experienced Sitter

Rockford, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Fahren! I am a college student on the pre-med track with years of childcare experience. I have been babysitting since middle school and have cared for children ages newborn to 13. I am also a mom to an 11-month-old, which has strengthened my patience, attentiveness, and understanding of infant and toddler needs,...
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Denyah B.'s Photo

Rockford, IL

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$24/hr
2 years experience
I'm a caregiver with two years of experience who is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and supporting families. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and my strong desire to make a difference in young lives. I believe in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children,...
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Lisa N.'s Photo

Freeport, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My passion is working with families and providing help as it gives me a great sense of purpose. My son and I love walks, the park, pretend/imaginative play, I prefer toys helping in problem solving skills/critical thinking. my preference is Montessori toys, hands on activities and less toys that makes lots of sounds/noises. I...
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Caregiver/Babysitter Available Full Time

Freeport, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been taking care of children from infants to 13 years old for 15 years. I consider myself loving, caring, dependable, responsible and energetic. I don't consider this as a job because I enjoy taking care of children, more like an opportunity to watch them grow. I am flexible as well, so whether you are in need of a date...
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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of March 2026

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You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Leaf River, 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 Leaf River, 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 Leaf River, 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 Leaf River, 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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