Find babysitters in Evanston, IL that you’ll love

190 babysitters are listed in Evanston, IL

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Evanston, IL

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Paulette K.


Evanston, IL

$23-25/hr15 yrs exp

Part-Time/full Time Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am reliable, caring and trustworthy. Love to engage children and challenge their inquisitive minds. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and happy. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing...
Paulette can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and been tremendously helpful during our encounters with COVID, changing vacation plans and work hurdles. She is very caring,...

Maggie H.

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Katarzyna W.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Or Evening Babysitter

4.6

(15)

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 39-year-old responsible mother of two wonderful children. When I was in high school I would babysit kids on weekends as an occasional nanny for date night. Since my children are much more independent now , I get back to babysitting again and love taking care of kids. I love kids and like to play board games or do crafts...
Katarzyna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly...

Cathy L.

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Nia H.


Evanston, IL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Date Night & Event Babysitter- Available For Evenings & Weeknights

5.0

(1)

Hello! I am an organized, dynamic, imaginative, and reliable graduate student with 6+ years of childcare experience. I have a toolkit full of activities that I've gathered as a camp counselor, after school care provider, and therapist-in-raining to ensure each child's needs are met and we part ways with a smile from ear to ear....
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
She brings games to play and is very warm and caring.

Jandella F.

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Lauren C.


Evanston, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I babysit a 15-month-old boy along with my mom, we have been watching him 3 days a week since he was 2 months old. I also work at a company, babysitting during classes. The kids' ages range from 3 months to 11 years. I also work with children as a junior docent at a Museum of Natural History, I give tours to school groups,...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Lauren is a dear and helped us with our infant daughter in the evenings and weekend nights. She was very capable and has a great calm demeanor about her. Being a student we called on her a few days to weeks before to schedule with her. When she could help us out...

Jeannine T.

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Elena F.


Evanston, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Full-Time In Evanston

5.0

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elena. I'm 40 years old and a mother of 4 children (14, 11, 10, 7) My kids are in school . I worked for more than 3 families and I have experience with newborns, toddlers and pre-teens. I love going and playing with the kids in the park (weather permitting). I like reading books, going to the library for story...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Elena cared for our then 5 month old son when I went back to work after maternity leave. Being a mother of 4 herself and caring for many other children (including twins!) prior, Elena brought a wealth of knowledge that put my mind at ease as a first-time mother....

Quincey L.

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Shamim M.


Evanston, IL

$13/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my names Shamim, the kids I watched over used to call me "MeMe" :) I've worked full-time at a house daycare watching and taking care of 8 kids for over 10+ years. I love children, your kids will be under great care and safety under me, this has been my passion and I will treat them like my own. I can provide...
Shamim can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need...

Maryam K.

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Hannah G.


Evanston, IL

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Hannah and I a recent graduate from Chapman University. I am looking to find a regular babysitting or nannying position as I transition into living in LA. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with kids through being a camp counselor for 5 years and tons of babysitting. I absolutely love...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Our needs changed so we did not end up hiring Hannah (or anyone) for a regular aftercare babysitting position. However, my kids met Hannah and loved her, and she watched them for a one-off childcare gig. She is punctual, responsible, communicative, and my kids...

Edan L.

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Lyra J.


Evanston, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

MPH Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Gigs!

5.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lyra (Leer-ah). I have experience babysitting children of ages ranging from 3 weeks to 13 years old. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and teach them basic piano or voice! I am currently attending grad school in Chicago! Hope to hear from you soon -- let me know if you need any more information about me or my...

Recent review:

5.0
Lyra was my first babysitter ever with my 2 month old. She understood my anxiety of leaving him for the first time and was super supportive and understanding. I received regular updates with photos showing me he was having a great time during my time away which...

Larissa S.

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Isadora C.


Evanston, IL

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Member Since 2016

5.0

(16)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

* only available for date night sitter/ booking request * thank you so much! Member since 2016. About me: I'm a reliable & easy going person. I commit myself to every family I work with and try hard to create a very strong relationship with the kids to make them feel safe. I enjoy doing arts & crafts, music, books &...
Isadora can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Issa is an AWESOME nanny. My kids really like her, and as a professional single mom who travels having Issa is a lifesaver?

Kenyette Tish B.

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Ariel R.


Evanston, IL

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

About Ariel

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ariel and I'm a 21-year-old college student. I study Piano Performance and French at Belmont University, and reside in Evanston for the summers. I have been a day camp counselor and nanny/babysitter for the past 6 summers. I have worked with all ages. I'm also CPR certified. I am looking to babysit afternoons...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Ariel is my daughter, I can say she is trustworthy, dependable, sweet, caring and compassionate. She has worked with kids as a counselor every summer and babysat throughout her high school years. She goes above and beyond with caring for other people and is highly...

Lisa R.

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Jessie C.


Evanston, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator And Caretaker Of Children And Pets!

5.0

(3)

I have over 11 years of work experience, four of those years babysitting and nannying, six years in education (four years of tutoring ages 5-16 and two years in outdoor education and garden teaching with ages 5-16.). I am incredibly safety-minded and have been first aid/CPR trained 5 times with plans to renew in Sep 2021. I love...
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Jessie is an experienced caretaker that works great with kids! She is energetic and responsible! After working at a summer camp she is trained and experienced at working with children of all ages!

Isabelle C.

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Safiya B.


Evanston, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Safiya! I started out by watching my neighbor's kids and fell in love with babysitting from there. I feel honored to have been able to witness the kids I have watched explore and grow into amazing young people. I would love to continue to be able facilitate that for other little ones. I have 4 years experience with...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Safiya was wonderful with our two boys (ages 2 and 4). She is kind, reliable, and responsive, and our boys quickly warmed up to her. We highly recommend her!

Melissa C.

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Madeline H.


Evanston, IL

$20-70/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 4. 55 GPA AP Student at ETHS and future Columbia University Student with 1 year of experience as a Mathnasium trained tutor, 3+ years of tutoring experience in all subjects, and 4+ years of babysitting experience. I specializes in math up to AP Calculus, but am also proficient in English and US History, with 5s on...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out.

Care member

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Lucy E.


Evanston, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lucy. Thank you for considering my profile. I am currently a student at San Diego State University and I'm home for winter break (December 28-January 14) to help with babysitting and other family needs. With COVID-19 I follow protocol and I am vaccinated/boosted. I am willing to do anything to ensure the safety of...
Lucy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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Julia B.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Previous Teacher

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience teaching: I spent one year as a substitute in the West Chester Area School District and last year as an English teacher at a secondary school school in Spain. I am currently getting my Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy at Northwestern. I am available for babysitting some mornings/evenings and...
Julia can also help with: Travel, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Julia was so wonderful with our 10-month old! Our baby has had a lot of anxiety with new people, but not Julia. They played together and read books while we got ready for a night out. Julia communicated well and only as needed while we were enjoying our night out....

Care member

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Gail S.


Evanston, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible Housekeeper House Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I pay close attention to details and truly enjoy making a a home look it's best!. I am a people person. I love animals and children. I really enjoy providing a service which makes so many people smile. I also have spent several years working as a veterinary technician . I also extend my services to work with peoples pets whether...
Gail can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
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Nora F.


Evanston, IL

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Caring For All

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Nora and I have 6 years of experience working with children from ages newborn to 12 years of age. I used to work at a group home for mothers so I am familiar with cooking meals, cleaning, changing diapers and all the basics. I also have taken 2 years of Early Childhood Education and am CPR certified. I also take...
Nora can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Nora to take care of my (then) 3 month old baby last summer. Nora is such a thoughtful and caring nanny and she is so wonderful with babies. She is focused, gives my son her full attention, she is calm, easy going and so patient. My son (who is now 13...

Shira C.

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Iyesha C.


Evanston, IL

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time, Also Available At Anytime.

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Iyesha and I have 6 years of childcare experience (primarily with newborns to 5 years old.) I am a mature, responsible, reliable, and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. I also have extensive experience with infants and toddlers. I simply love children, caring for them and find them...
Iyesha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Olivia O.


Evanston, IL

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois. I have been babysitting for the past 7 years and feel comfortable with kids of all ages! Would love to be of help to anyone who needs
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Our kids enjoyed spending time with her, and I appreciated that she was responsible and on time!

Care member

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Isadora T.


Evanston, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Experienced Compassionate Care For Your Animal Companions

5.0

(1)

A warm hello! I am a huge lover of animals and they of me. I was raised in a household with 2 cats and 2 dogs with responsibility from a young age for their care and keeping them happy. It would be my pleasure to share references for cats I have provided care for. I am a responsible, affectionate mature adult who genuinely...
Isadora can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL

Paulette K.

5.0

Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and been tremendously helpful during our encounters with COVID, changing vacation plans and work hurdles. She is very caring, creates consistent routines and...

- Maggie H.

Katarzyna W.

5.0

Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly recommend!

- Cathy L.

Nia H.

5.0

She brings games to play and is very warm and caring.

- Jandella F.

Lauren C.

5.0

Lauren is a dear and helped us with our infant daughter in the evenings and weekend nights. She was very capable and has a great calm demeanor about her. Being a student we called on her a few days to weeks before to schedule with her. When she could help us out she was very punctual and arranged...

- Jeannine T.

Elena F.

5.0

Elena cared for our then 5 month old son when I went back to work after maternity leave. Being a mother of 4 herself and caring for many other children (including twins!) prior, Elena brought a wealth of knowledge that put my mind at ease as a first-time mother. She always ensured our son was...

- Quincey L.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in Evanston, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 100 reviews of the 190 listed babysitters.