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5,179 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic mother of three. Now that my daughters are in school and one is happily married, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I think kids should learn as much as they can about the world around them and it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature,...
Francia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Francia was an excellent nanny for our 15 month old daughter. Francia nannied our daughter for a 3.5 week short term duration to fill in for our longer term many, who was on break. Francia was communicative and amenable with our situation, and gave a very...
Ryan G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Althea and I'm located in the Lincoln Park area. I am 19 years old and I have been babysitting + nannying for 7 years. I am a current DePaul student and am looking for part time nannying/ babysitting opportunities. I have experience caring for children 3 months- 12 years old. I am happy to help with everything from...
Althea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"We interviewed Althea for a childcare position that we ended up deciding not to hire anyone for. Althea was on time for the interview, brought all of the materials we requested, and was very professional and polite. She is also very COVID cautious and we would have...
Julia P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mayuri S and I recently graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in Neuroscience. I have a lot of experience working with children. I babysat throughout high school and have worked with children between the ages of 3-5 within the classroom as a student aide. I also have experience in Early Childhood...
Mayuri can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We traveled to Ohio for a wedding and needed a babysitter for our 11 month old son. I was nervous about hiring someone I had never met to watch my child but Mayuri was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our child in her care! My cousin also flew...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annie is definitely a 5 Star tutor. She is worked around our schedule and even helped us out with last minute requests also. She is a wonderful baby-sitter and a very knowledgeable tutor. My son missed many days of school but with Annie's help, he was able to keep...
Mik H.
Celia R.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Grad Student, And Future Speech Therapist Who Loves Kids!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just recently moved to Milwaukee and am starting my Master of Science for Speech-Language Pathology at Marquette University at the end of this month (August 2021). During the 2020-21 school year I lived in Seattle and served through AmeriCorps City Year as a teacher's assistant in a 4th/5th grade classroom. I love...
Celia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet...
Jennifer K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a well-rounded babysitter and I have previous experience babysitting families with younger to older children with no issues. I'm a sophomore and psychology major at DePaul University so I'm sensitive and hyperaware of children's needs.
Mmeli can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had a wonderful experience with Mmlie. She has a bubbly personality, is very organized, and my son absolutely adores her. I definitely plan to hire her again. Highly recommended! :-"
Emma W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a student at North Park University, majoring in Early Childhood Education! I am excited to care for children, as well as assist parents who need a little extra help!
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I needed someone to watch our toddler on short notice and Delaney was a fantastic fit! She was easy to communicate with, provided updates throughout the day, was punctual and very professional! She was also very flexible as we needed to extend our...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Adriana, I am a senior majoring in Molecular Biology at Loyola University. I have 5 years of experience with children. I used to be a dance teacher for toddlers and I also worked as a full-time nanny for a couple of families in the suburbs with babies and toddlers (multiples at a time). Currently caring for a 5-month-old, a...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Adriana has been an amazing nanny for our 6 month old! She is incredibly patient and kind and our daughter absolutely loves her. She is extremely attentive and made my husband and I feel completely comfortable leaving our daughter with her. She really has an...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
I am a 23-year-old studying to become a nurse. I have an Associates in Health Science alone with my certified nursing assistant license, first aid, and CPR. I recently babysit 4 kids once a week. I can basically take care of any aged kids, I've worked with all. Im very intelligent so I'm always open to tutoring. Also I love...
Josie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Josie has been with me since my kids were babies. She is silly and fun loving! She loves being active and my kids still love when she comes over! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
My first babysitting job was for a family with 5 kids under the age of 8 years old and I've loved the job ever since! I have 10 years of collective experience babysitting kids with a range of ages for families, but most recently nannied a newborn to 2-year-old and 1 to 3-year-old for 2 years. I am an actor, and have experience...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"what a treat to know this talented beautiful girl...she babysat my two kids many times. They loved her and we loved her!"
ginny S.
Colleen M.
Chicago, IL
$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 14 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age.
I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Colleen started babysitting for us 6 years ago after the birth of my third child. Colleen is a wonderful, patient, responsible, caring person. She juggles the needs of my three children easily, and the kids are always excited to see Miss Colleen."
Lisa E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate looking to provide part-time childcare and babysitting while working full-time in Chicago. I have experience with being a day-time nanny, and nighttime babysitter. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preteens, and young teenagers. I absolutely enjoy being around children and providing a great...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a family, we think highly of Grace. She provides a healthy mix of responsibility and fun for our children. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a competent, trustworthy caregiver for their family."
William C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting at the age of 11 yrs old. I am now 27. I currently work at Advocate Aurora Health as a Medical Assistant. I have always expressed interest in the medical field. I want to go in to Nursing and Esthetics. I am looking for something temporary to help save money up to pay for school. Open to babysitting,...
Anais can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anais is so warm, kind and gentle. She is the epitome of helpfulness. She helps my son get ready to go when it comes time for pick up - when my son is with her, I never have to struggle to get him to go potty or put on his coat; it's all done by the time I arrive!...
Sarah B.
3.0
(2)
My name is Joelle and I am 28 years old.
I have over seven years of childcare experience.
I have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
I worked for two years at a daycare called the Crayon Box and through them I have been certified through the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Infant Safe Sleep...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"I hired her, but then a little over a week before her start date, she backed out. I realize things happen, but it felt like my job offer was just used as leverage to get more hours/$ from her other part-time family. This process is so time-consuming and...
Jennifer T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm available for short term needs since I'm applying for full-time career roles (not nannying). I'd be available for date nights periodically through the year.
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Jamie, I have babysat and nannied for about eight years. I was also a camp counselor at a day camp and sleep away camp for the past few summers. I have lots of experience with kids ranging in ages 2 months- 11 years old. I am very responsible and energetic. I love working with children! I am fully vaccinated, CPR and first...
Jameson can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad she is going back to school as she is just wonderful for our family"
Stephanie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful day! I am an experienced caregiver, former early childhood music, movement, and drama teaching artist and certified children's yoga instructor from Arizona, currently in search of a part-time nanny position/babysitting. I am a huge advocate of learning though play, and love to use singing,...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsive, on time/early and smiles/outgoing with the boys, really appreciated the temp nanny work!"
Meghan K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My goal is to provide children with a rich, nurturing, and safe environment in which they can develop both creatively and emotionally. I am optimistic, accountable and eager to commit for a long-standing relationship and start immediately as you want to. I have certification for Early Childhood Development, CPR certification and...
Norma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Norma is a wonderful nanny who makes life easier for the household in general! She is extremely reliable and dedicated to her work. We established a deep level of trust in Norma to care for our children and their well-being. She truly treated them as if they were...
Jordan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Suida (pronounced: Sweeda)
I just moved to Logan Square (Chicago), from Austin Tx!
I graduated from Augustana College in may of 2023 with a degree in Communication Sciences and communication Disorders (speech and hearing sciences). At Augustana, I worked as a student clinician in the Speech/Language/Hearing...
Suida can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Suida did so great with my 18 month old. She made her feel comfortable and took her places to keep her busy during the day. I would highly recommend!"
Megan S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Francia S.
5.0
Francia was an excellent nanny for our 15 month old daughter. Francia nannied our daughter for a 3.5 week short term duration to fill in for our longer term many, who was on break. Francia was communicative and amenable with our situation, and gave a very personable and warm vibe during the hiring...
- Ryan G.
Althea H.
5.0
We interviewed Althea for a childcare position that we ended up deciding not to hire anyone for. Althea was on time for the interview, brought all of the materials we requested, and was very professional and polite. She is also very COVID cautious and we would have felt safe bringing her into our...
- Julia P.
Mayuri S.
5.0
We traveled to Ohio for a wedding and needed a babysitter for our 11 month old son. I was nervous about hiring someone I had never met to watch my child but Mayuri was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our child in her care! My cousin also flew into town and needed a sitter for her...
- Care member
Annie H.
5.0
I hired Annie to babysit my 2 year old and she did an amazing job. After a great interview, she came to our house and babysat for 6 hours while I was busy with work. She was very sweet, on time and overall is a very nice and respectable young lady.
- Jordan C.
Celia R.
5.0
CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet and positive and always willing to...
- Jennifer K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chicago, IL:
How can I find a Chicago babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chicago, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 5,179 babysitters in Chicago, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for Chicago, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.99 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chicago, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Chicago, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,096 reviews of the 5,179 listed babysitters.