Find babysitters in Chicago, IL that you’ll love

5,063 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL

The average rate is $18/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Chicago, IL

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Tanya S.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

Welcome! Excited to be your potential nanny/babysitter. A little background about myself. I am one of five siblings. I started working at a Montessori school at age 16 and worked there for over 7+ yrs. Also, a nursery manager at a church in Lincoln Park for 6 yrs. I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her....

Alex M.

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Sandra L.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Nanny - Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sandra. I have (10+) years experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, and school age children . I also volunteer in the kids' department at the church I attend on Sunday when needed. I love taking care of kids. They are so honest and friendly. I enjoy singing, playing games, or what makes children happy. I am...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sandra did an amazing job with our baby girl from the ages of 6-12 months. This is a highly transitional age with the intro of solid foods, crawling, and walking. I also breastfed while working from home which can throw even more challenges in the mix. Sandra did...

Larelle B.

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Vasiliki B.


Chicago, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Trusting Babysitter

Hello there! My name is Vasiliki. I am located in the Portage Park area. I've been taking care of children for over 28 years. Having 8 children myself all grown up now. As well as past experience working in a home daycare. I can provide references upon request. I have experience from two months to eight years of age. I can...

Recent review:

5.0
She has to be one of the sweetest care takers I have ever met! This makes sense as she has 8 kids of her own, amazing! Every time I would pick up my 16 month year old son, he would have a smile in his face and start laughing. She also makes homemade food like...

Vanessa A.

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Leyla M.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a caring and reliable college student with over 9 years of childcare experience. Originally, I'm from Germany. After high school there, I came to the US to be an au pair (similar to a live-in nanny) for almost 2 years. When I went back to Germany, I started babysitting regularly for different families - most recently for an...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
My original sitter cancelled last minute and Leyla swooped in and helped me out. She took wonderful care of my 4 year old! She jumped into my daughter's creative high energy vibe instantly. She asked all the right questions. I don't go out much because it's so...

Erin S.

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Holly K.


Chicago, IL

$26/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter (Will Be Full-Time In The Summer)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm Holly & 24 years old. I am a college graduate from Lewis University. I got my Bachelor's in Early Childhood/Special Education. After graduating during COVID, I found so much love in nannying that I decided I wanted to make it my career! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have my own car and reliable...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
WOW - where to begin with our beloved Miss Holly?! Her warmth and genuine love for our daughter has created the most loving and happy environment at our house. Most importantly, our daughter absolutely adores her. In fact, one of her first words was (her version...

Kyerstin B.

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Consuelo P.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Consuelo. I'm originally from Colombia. I have been a nanny for over 17 years. I worked with families in Chicago and Los Angeles. I have great references. I moved to LA in summer of 2016 to be closer to my own grandchildren. I worked there as a part time and occasional babysitter. I return to Chicago in 2021. I...

Recent review:

5.0
My husband and I love the care that Consuelo provided for our newborn daughter! Consuelo is kind, punctual and very helpful. She was also great at getting our baby to nap—which is easier said than done. She is also very good at instructing novice parents. We give...

Margie A.

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Jeanie D.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Caring And Energetic Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jeanie, and I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I work with children ranging from newborn all the way to teenagers, and would love to believe that I am positive, energetic and caring babysitter. The kids love it when I keep them entertained and they love to learn too. While caring for them, I also make...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Jeanie is punctual, dependable, and so good with our son. She has been very conscientious and communicative about wearing masks and being safe, but also keeps our son moving and having fun when she's with him.

Alva C.

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Karacan S.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Caretaker/Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching youth (ages 0-17) for the past seven years. I love children. I am a great cook and can prepare different healthy meals. I have worked in different settings holding positions such as: Counselor, Girl and Boy Scout leader, Church Youth Director and many others. I love a lot of activities, including swimming,...
Karacan can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Karacan was wonderful with our toddler. Her experience with children really shows and she was of amazing help!

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Marilyn L.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Babysitter!

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am taking a one-year break until next Fall; when I return, I plan to switch my major to Psychology! I am an extremely organized person. I never leave the house without my planner. I love to go on adventures and have fun with the children I babysit. Please don't...

Recent review:

5.0
Marilyn was absolutely wonderful with all three of my kids!!! She was very fast to reply to all my requests and she was very punctual. She played games/craft, made forts, and took them to the park. She made sure they had all their meals and she helped clean up...

Fizzah Z.

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Mia S.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For A Part-time Position! I Can Do Afternoons, Nights, Weekends, And Travel.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Mia and I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have been babysitting since I was a preteen and I have experience with kids ranging in age from newborns-14 years old. I have taken care of as many as 4 children at a time multiple days per week so I am very responsible and attentive but fun and caring at the...
Mia can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
She’s responsible. She’s loyal. She is playful, warm, and organized

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Tamia M.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter \ Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello families I'll start by introducing my self my name is Tamia, and I've been a nanny for the past 9 years now. I'm a new found mom and looking forward to treating your children with great care as if they are mine. Past families I've worked with would describe me as reliable, patient , trustworthy, and compassionate. In my...
Tamia can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We really enjoyed interviewing Tamia for the nanny role for our family. She was professional, punctual, and communicative all throughout the process. We decided to hire a different candidate whose qualifications better aligned with our family’s needs. Nevertheless,...

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Sha'ron D.


Chicago, IL

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Young, Active, Experienced Babysitter And Nanny!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My experience and abilities are outlined as follows: *Group Leader from August 2012-February 2015. I loved this job. I helped with homework, created and planned activities and games, taught swimming, and really enjoyed mentoring and being around the children! *Assistant Teacher April 2015-June 2015. I was a floater and a school...
Sha'ron can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sha'ron has been our weekend nanny for the past five months, and our five-year-old son loves her very much. She is dependable, punctual, energetic, and engaged with kids. She listens to our needs. Our weekends are definitely easier with her great help. I would...

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Amy L.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula And Engaging Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Empowerment, education and support are my goals as I work with families. Having been drawn to birth work for many years, I am so grateful to pursue my dream of serving as a postpartum doula. A lifelong love of learning keeps me motivated to continuously expand my knowledge through classes and personal study in this specialized...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Amy started as a nanny with our family when our daughter was four months old. I was nervous beforehand as this was our first non-family caregiver, but any worries were quickly dispelled as I could tell right away we were in great hands. Amy has blown me away with...

Rachel F.

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Paige S.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available At Your Need!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Paige I have been babysitting for 15+ years. I have experience with children of all ages ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I can/enjoy cooking and doing light housekeeping while on the job. I am very outgoing, organized and always on time and on call! A little about me... - I'm a curve model - I moved here...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Paige is the best! She has fabulous energy and is a total natural with kids. She watched my 1 year old daughter while I went to dinner. She was punctual, receptive to our routine, and super neat. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be using her again!

Maren S.

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Maggie C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And Family Friend

Hi! I've been caring for kids since I was 13 years old and working in a daycare at 17 years old. Since then I've babysat multiple families and cared for many kids! A little about myself, I work in a kitchen environment and am super fun loving! I am also a classically trained musician and love to make music and also teach it if...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Maggie is WONDERFUL. I trust her completely with my kids. She is fun, caring, on time and super helpful!

Melisa K.

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Isaly R.


Chicago, IL

$19-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have 6yrs experience caring for children. I'm a very outgoing, active individual who loves the outdoors and sports! I'm experienced in caring for multiples and am great at helping organize long days, calendars, and play dates. I have great multitasking skills and am a neat person! I'm a team player and always ready for a new...
Isaly can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
For the past two summers Isaly has babysat my two daughters. Isaly is a bright, patient, and caring person. She relates well with my girl. They love her because she's gentle, kind, and genuinely cares about them. Isaly has many good qualities that I'm sure she...

Sandra O.

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Laura R.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannied my way through college and continue to babysit on weekends and evenings.
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
I'm so happy I found Laura! She is very sweet, kind, punctual, and great with my kids. They love being with her. I have a 10 month old and a 4 yr old. We look forward to having her help us with child care.

Olga S.

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Chelsea E.


Chicago, IL

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have graduated from the University of Dayton and currently live in Lakeview, Chicago! I have experience in the healthcare field for the past 5 years and am Covid vaccinated and CPR certified. I have current experience with babies to older children as I have nannied for 5+ years, babysat neighborhood kids since I was 13,...
Chelsea can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Chelsea worked for us for half of this summer as our former sitter unexpectedly moved out of state. We found Chelsea and she was the best sitter we ever had. She is cheerful, happy cooked meals played and bonded so well with our kids. They still miss her. We hope...

Crystal F.

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Sarah G.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hello! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter and nanny with 7+ years of experience. I am originally from Omaha, NE, but I study in Chicago! I have cared for children of all ages (0-15 years old) and am capable of handling multiple children, as I have experience nannying four children. I look forward to watching your little...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
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Lucy B.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, And Reliable Babysitter!! :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am childcare professional with over 15 years of experience in the childcare field. I have accumulated valuable child care skills and knowledge while working in classrooms, summer camps, and private in home settings with children ranging from 3 months old to 12 years of age. I am highly dedicated to fostering nurturing...
Lucy can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Great with kids, worked in a daycare center and personal babysitter.

Jennifer W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Tanya S.

5.0

Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...

- Alex M.

Sandra L.

5.0

Sandra did an amazing job with our baby girl from the ages of 6-12 months. This is a highly transitional age with the intro of solid foods, crawling, and walking. I also breastfed while working from home which can throw even more challenges in the mix. Sandra did an amazing job with helping us with...

- Larelle B.

Vasiliki B.

5.0

She has to be one of the sweetest care takers I have ever met! This makes sense as she has 8 kids of her own, amazing! Every time I would pick up my 16 month year old son, he would have a smile in his face and start laughing. She also makes homemade food like chicken noodle soup, this is especially...

- Vanessa A.

Leyla M.

5.0

My original sitter cancelled last minute and Leyla swooped in and helped me out. She took wonderful care of my 4 year old! She jumped into my daughter's creative high energy vibe instantly. She asked all the right questions. I don't go out much because it's so hard to find a good sitter who can put...

- Erin S.

Holly K.

5.0

WOW - where to begin with our beloved Miss Holly?! Her warmth and genuine love for our daughter has created the most loving and happy environment at our house. Most importantly, our daughter absolutely adores her. In fact, one of her first words was (her version of) “Holly”. She crawls right over to...

- Kyerstin B.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,161 reviews of the 5,063 listed babysitters.