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Julia M.

Berkeley, IL

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$20/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, and caring. I started working with kids when I was probably 10 or 11, watching my cousins after one of our uncles' weddings. I have a huge family and have been babysitting pretty often since then. In my spare time, I like to read, work out, and garden. I am also pretty big on...
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Jessica K.

Berkeley, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. For the past three years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11. I find immense satisfaction in fostering their growth and providing families with dependable childcare. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver, comfortable enforcing household rules...
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Amber K.

Outgoing And Patient Sitter Available Now

Berkeley, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a sitter since I was in middle school, working in the Sunday School nursery for infants and toddlers. From there, I sat for several church families during date nights. During my twenties I volunteered as a reading buddy for 2nd and 3rd graders at Open Books, a non-profit literacy program in Chicago. As my friends...
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Greta N.

Full Time Teacher And Experienced Babysitter

River Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...

Lis C. says "We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."

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Ammy H.

Sitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a professional nanny/ newborn care specialist/ teacher that's looking for a full-time position. I also discover my passion to work with kids at the age of 15 when I started to babysit. What motivates more about this job is the connection that you can create with a child. Trying to see and experience the world from their...

Emma M. says "Ammy was our nanny for over a year - it's time for our little one to start daycare - so we have to let her find another position . Ammy is a kind,...

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Jessica J.

Bensenville, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! I'm from the Chicago suburbs. I have experience babysitting throughout my high school and college years. Currently I am in graduate school for Exercise Science.

Kimberly B. says "Jessica was a delight to have in our home. She was hands in playing on the floor, got down to our sons level and engaged with him. We will absolutely...

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Lorraine G.

Bilingual Experienced College Student Available for Babysitting

Glendale Heights, IL

4.6(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I enjoy working with children of all ages. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old. But I've been a professional nanny since 20. I have excellent references upon request. I finished my associates degree and completed 3 years towards a nursing degree. I am a certified nurses assistant. I reside in Glendale...

Care Member says "We have been working with Lorraine for about a month and she is wonderful! She is caring and attentive to our child and goes the extra mile to help with...

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Megan C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Megan! I have over 10 years of experience working with children as a nanny, and 4+ years of experience as a house manager. I currently work full time as a nanny and would love to add some weekly night hours as well as some weekend hours. If you're looking for help around the house, with your children, or with...

Damon S. says "Megan watched our two boys so that we could have a date night. She did a great job...She arrived on time, fed them dinner, bathed them and got them into...

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Alexis M.

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi my name is Alexis and I have several years of experienced babysitting ranging from ages 4months to 10 years old. I do have reliable transportation. I am super responsible and outgoing. I love engaging with the children, doing activities and being creative. I know that it is super important that every parent is comfortable...

Michele D. says "My son really enjoyed having Alexis as his babysitter, my son has extreme separation anxiety but there was never a issue when we left the house because...

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Rockell D.

Chicago, IL

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I have...

Care Member says "considering hiring Rockell as a nanny for your children. Well I can tell you that she has watched my 2 kids for quite a while. She’s great, they loved...

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Susan R.

Fun Active Experience Caregiver

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I work as a TA at Maine South High school and am looking for supplemental hours. I have 2 college age son, ages 20 and 21. I like to care for children and engage with them doing creative and educational activities.

Laura Alejandra S. says "Mrs. Susan was assisting us take care of our 2.5 y/o daughter from January through May 2023 from Monday through Thursday after school. Mrs....

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Alexis W.

Villa Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am thrilled to connect with a fantastic family that is the right fit! With over 15 years of experience caring for children and expertise in home organization and design, I look forward to the opportunity to contribute positively to your family. I possess a natural talent for nurturing children, complemented by a solid...
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Ellissa L.

Full-Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I am a Special Education teacher. I absolutely love children. I have lots of experience in the classroom and can help keep children in engaging fun activities. I have completed my coursework and requirements for teaching in the classroom. I look forward to hearing from you.

Dave S. says "Ellissa has cared for our 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter multiple times now, and we are excited to continue working with her in the future! She has...

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Nina B.

Fun Summer Sitter

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...

Linda F. says "She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back...

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Amy A.

Current Early Childhood Education Student Available For Part-time Babysitting.

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Experienced child care worker looking to step away from daycare and work with an individual family.

Raquel Z. says "Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not...

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Victoria W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! I have experience in childcare with Chicago Park District for 5 years and as a nanny/babysitter for 9 years. Helping with homework, after school activities, provide meals/meal prep along with household duties are a few of the things I do. I'm comfortable with pets and I have my own car. I am CPR certified as well, looking...

Toni D. says "Our family recently moved to Canton and we're looking for someone for Christmas occasional date nights. Victoria interviewed very well and my girls...

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Maria P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm Maria, a fashion designer and a very creative person who also loves taking care of children. With experience in caring for newborns and growing children, I've worked with kids from 2 months old, helping them develop healthy habits and stimulating their cognitive and emotional growth through creative activities and early...

Care Member says "Maria is our go-to sitter for our toddler. His face lights up when he sees her. She’s a natural! Maria is engaging with him, and she’s always punctual....

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Radka C.

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Lombard, IL

4.5(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Radka. I am 38 years old. I'm originally from Slovakia and I love taking care of children. In 2006 I became aupair children I took care were 2, 4, 6, 14 at that time. In 2007, I found the man of my dreams, married him and became a stepmother for two wonderful boys. I helped a new mom with her adopted newborn baby...

Dareon W. says "Radka was amazing with our daughter. She's was personable and had great interaction. It was like they had spent time before, although they had never met...

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Jackie O.

Jackie's Child Care Profile

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I love working with children. I have been a nanny for some years now. Last family I worked with was about a year ago. I was with them for about 6 years. Unfortunately both girls are in school now and out time together has came to an end. I will for ever cherish our time together as we become family. I took some time off but now...

Stephanie R. says "Jackie has quickly become another member of our household! She takes charge and ensures things are taken care of when we can't be home. She has...

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Michael S.

Michael

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm currently caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the morning. My daily a. m. schedule (7:00-10:00 a.m. ) includes meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for...

Mary G. says "Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm,...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Berkeley, IL

Babysitters in Berkeley, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Greta N.

We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly...

- Lis C.

Ammy H.

Ammy was our nanny for over a year - it's time for our little one to start daycare - so we have to let her find another position . Ammy...

- Emma M.

Jessica J.

Jessica was a delight to have in our home. She was hands in playing on the floor, got down to our sons level and engaged with him. We will...

- Kimberly B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Berkeley, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Berkeley, 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 3 babysitters in Berkeley, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Berkeley, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of October 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Berkeley, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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