NYE Babysitters Poplar Grove, IL (Contact for Free)

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Jessica Kennedy
Rockford, IL

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Last seen: 15 hours ago Member since: Mar 2025

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

Newborns (0 - 2 months)
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

Light meals
Full meals
Cooking with kids
Bottle feeding
Transporting kids
Taking kids on outings
Toilet training
Changing diapers
Bathing kids
Supervising swimming / water play
Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
Before school care
Preparing school lunches
After school care
Help with homework
Care for sick children
Administering medications
Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

Special event babysitting
Corporate functions babysitting
Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

Home daycare
- Full-time daycare
- Part-time daycare
- Drop-in / occasional daycare
- School holiday daycare
- Extended hours

Household duties I can do:

Housekeeping
Laundry / washing
Grocery shopping
Running errands

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

Dogs
Cats
Birds
Fish
Reptiles
Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

Administering medications
Feeding
Pet playtime
Daily exercise for your pet
24/7 supervision
Cleaning litter boxes
Cleaning cages / bedding

Dog walking $19 / hour

Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

I can do house sitting

House sitting
- Collecting mail / packages
- Watering plants
- Taking trash bins in / out
- Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
- Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

Yard work
Cleaning
Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Rockford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

10 years experience working with children
- I'm a parent
- I carry a first aid kit
- I have child car seats

20 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- Have a pet carrier

General credentials:
- Email verified
- 31 years old
- Police check
- Driver's license
- Emergency car access
- I have a car
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Liability insurance
- Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

Music
Singing
Dance
Comedy
Reading / storytelling
Drawing / painting
Arts / crafts
Sports
Swimming
Nature
Animals
Gardening
Cooking
Writing

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

Babysitter

Parent helper

Nanny

Au pair

How many kids need care?

× Newborns

(0 - 2 months)

× Babies

(3 - 12 months)

× Toddlers

(1 - 2 years)

× Preschoolers

(3 - 4 years)

× Small school kids

(5 - 8 years)

× Tweens

(9 - 12 years)

× Teenagers

(13+ years)

Pet sitting

× Dogs

× Cats

× Birds

× Fish

× Reptiles

× Small animals

(rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services you need:

Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Pet daycare (at sitters place)

Pet boarding (overnight at sitters place)

Dog walking

× Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

× Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

× Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

× Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

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Sydney Nash
Poplar Grove, IL

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Member since: Nov 2024

New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)

I can do tutoring

Tutoring

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

Feeding
Dog playtime
Daily exercise for your dog

Dog walking

Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

I can do house sitting

House sitting

Other services I can provide

Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Poplar Grove for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

Morn

- - - - - ✓ -

Day

- - - - - ✓ -

Arvo

- - - - - ✓ -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -

Nite

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -

I'm available for:

Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

2 years experience working with children
- I have child car seats

General credentials:
- Email verified
- 18 years old
- Driver's license
- Emergency car access
- I have a car
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Languages I can speak: English

I have served as a middle school leader in my youth ministry for the last two and a half years! I’m a senior in highschool but have multiple college credits, so I am qualified for tutoring! I’m staying in Rockford for school next year so I’ll stay in the area as I am getting my degree to pursue a career in Christian youth ministry!

My skills and interests:

Music
Singing
Dance
Comedy
Reading / storytelling
Sports
Fitness
Nature
Writing

Contact Sydney For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

Babysitter

Parent helper

Nanny

Au pair

How many kids need care?

× Newborns

(0 - 2 months)

× Babies

(3 - 12 months)

× Toddlers

(1 - 2 years)

× Preschoolers

(3 - 4 years)

× Small school kids

(5 - 8 years)

× Tweens

(9 - 12 years)

× Teenagers

(13+ years)

Pet sitting

× Dogs

× Cats

× Birds

× Fish

× Reptiles

× Small animals

(rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services you need:

Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Pet daycare (at sitters place)

Pet boarding (overnight at sitters place)

Dog walking

× Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

× Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

× Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

× Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

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Select the Services You Need

Do you need childcare services?

Babysitter

Parent helper

Nanny

Au pair

How many kids need care?

× Newborns

(0 - 2 months)

× Babies

(3 - 12 months)

× Toddlers

(1 - 2 years)

× Preschoolers

(3 - 4 years)

× Small school kids

(5 - 8 years)

× Tweens

(9 - 12 years)

× Teenagers

(13+ years)

Do you need pet sitting services?

× Dogs

× Cats

× Birds

× Fish

× Reptiles

× Small animals

(rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet services you need:

Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Pet daycare (at sitters place)

Pet boarding (at sitters place)

Do you need dog walking services?

× Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

× Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

× Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

× Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Your location

Your full name

Your email (remains private)

I agree to the Kidsit Terms. I am 18+ years, or 16/17 years and have permission from my parent or guardian to use this website.

Babysitting Pay Rates Poplar Grove, IL, United States (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Poplar Grove babysitters are paid an average of $17.60 per hour as of October 2025, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of $20.01, and 4.4% lower than the United States average of $18.40. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Poplar Grove.
1 Kid	2 Kids	3+ Kids
Poplar Grove:
$16.00	$17.60	$19.20
Illinois:
$18.19	$20.01	$21.83
United States:
$16.73	$18.40	$20.08

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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A New Year's Eve Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a NYE babysitter so you can celebrate worry-free while your kids are safe and happy.

1. Book early

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest nights for babysitters, so secure yours weeks (or months) in advance.

2. Expect higher rates

Many babysitters charge holiday premiums, so be prepared to pay extra for the special occasion.

3. Check experience

Choose sitters who are confident handling late nights and possibly multiple kids or group settings.

4. Confirm availability

Double-check that the babysitter is comfortable staying past midnight and knows when you’ll return.

5. Ask about overnight care

If you plan to stay out late, consider booking an overnight sitter for everyone’s peace of mind.

6. Provide entertainment

Stock up on kid-friendly activities, games, and maybe a little “kid’s countdown” to keep children happy.

7. Share bedtime routines

Write clear instructions so the sitter can smoothly handle bedtime even if you’re away at midnight.

8. Exchange emergency contacts

Make sure they have your number, a backup contact, and details for neighbors or family nearby.

9. Set house rules

Go over screen time, snacks, and whether the kids can stay up later than usual for the occasion.

10. Show appreciation

Since they’re giving up their holiday evening, consider a bonus, a meal, or a thank-you gift to make them feel valued.

See our complete guide to NYE babysitting for parents for more detailed information.

NYE Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing NYE babysitter candidates so you can enjoy your night out knowing your kids are safe and happy.

Experience & Background

Have you babysat on New Year’s Eve or other holidays before?
What ages of children do you have the most experience caring for?
Are you comfortable handling multiple children at once?
How do you keep kids entertained on a long evening?

Availability & Flexibility

Are you available to stay past midnight (and until what time)?
Would you be open to overnight babysitting if we’re out late?
How do you feel about working on a holiday evening?

Care & Routines

How do you handle bedtime routines when parents are out late?
What activities would you plan for the kids on New Year’s Eve?
How do you manage children who want to stay up for “midnight celebrations”?
Are you comfortable preparing and serving dinner or snacks?

Safety & Emergencies

Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
How would you handle an emergency if we’re difficult to reach?
What steps would you take if a child became upset, sick, or refused to go to bed?

Communication & Reliability

How do you usually update parents while babysitting (texts, calls, photos)?
Do you have reliable transportation to and from our home that night?
What would you do if you were unable to make it last minute?

Personality & Fit

What do you enjoy about working on special occasions like New Year’s Eve?
How do you keep the evening fun but still calm and structured for kids?
Why do you think you’d be a good fit for our family on New Year’s Eve?