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Zoe A.

Adventurous Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi parents! I'm reliable and patient and have over 8 years of experience when it comes to working with children.

Care Member says "Dedicated caregiver with a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the well-being of children and your animals! Proven expertise in childcare...

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Suzie N.

Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a loving mother of 2 grow daughter's ages 29 and 25. I was a stay at home mother with them until my youngest was in 8th grade. During my time raising my girls. I also watched others children. I am experienced with all ages. Kids are my passion and love being around them. I am very active with them to make sure they have a...

Kim K. says "We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library, parks and kept...

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Anna M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Anna. I've been babysitting for over 10 years, I have very good references. I have 2 kids. I'm a nice, friendly, trustworthy person. I live in Mount Prospect. Feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for your time! Hope to hear from you!

Mark And Sudi K. says "Anna was a fantastic hire and one of the best there is! She was always on time, stayed when we needed her to and was always willing to do more....

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Stacey C.

Patient And Loving

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Compassionate and responsible babysitter with 3. 5 years of experience caring for infants to children 12 years old. Positive role model focused on supporting the development and teaching new skills. Certified in CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. Enjoys...

Kasia P. says "Stacey is great! She is taking care of our two boys and they love her."

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Heather L.

Part Time/Full Time Nanny Or Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.

Susan B. says "Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."

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Jade A.

Happy And Energized College Sitter!

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Jade, I am currently in college trying to achieve my BSN. I now have a 15-year-old brother who I've helped care for since I was 9 and I have been babysitting for family and close friends since 16. I have two Godsons who I love with my entire world. They are Irish twins and I have been caring for them since they...

Jas L. says "Jade is really sweet and caring. You can tell how much she loves kids and is always willing to make them smile! She babysat for my niece a few times and by...

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Jessica D.

Easy Going And Fun Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own. I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...

Vincent L. says "She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school...

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Susan P.

Mature Nanny / Babysitter Looking For Full Or Part-Time Work

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Below you'll find a brief synopsis of my interests, education and experience. I enjoy all different kinds of sports, reading, riding my bike, and swimming. I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. I have worked in two day care centers while in college, worked as a nanny and in a daycare and and continued to babysit for...

Michelle M. says "Susie was extremely personable and warm. She had great experience with children, was honest and open and was SO responsive to my emails. She even helped...

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Maddie F.

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. And I would love to help out any family that I can in my spare time. I am also CPR certified! My pictures are from working with kiddos in clinics

Elizabeth L. says "She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and...

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Savannah V.

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Savannah. I am currently a student in college at Loyola University Chicago. I am a very outgoing and confident person who has approximately 3 plus years of babysitting experience. I guarantee your kids will have fun. Arts and crafts and playing games is a fun way I like to be engaged with the kids. I also like to...

Sara S. says "Savannah is kind, energetic, and engaging. Instantly connected with my three young children and kept them active and entertained. She is a joy to have in...

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Shyla W.

Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 1 month and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.

Brian W. says "Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly...

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Jessica H.

Babysitter Available

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 13 years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals in various settings. I started babysitting at 14 and have since worked as a nanny and in numerous caregiving roles. I hold a degree from Western Michigan University in Family Science with a Social Work...

Beth K. says "Jessica is a very personable and responsible young woman. We used her for a date night and she was great with our three year old! Definitely felt...

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Nicole Q.

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a third-grade teacher who loves working with kids. With a few years of classroom experience, I've learned how to make learning fun and engaging for elementary-aged students. I offer tutoring sessions that help kids build strong skills in reading, writing, and math. My approach is patient and encouraging, making sure every...

Lynne G. says "Niki is an amazing babysitter!! My kids loved having her watch them, which made my time out less stressful knowing my kids will be well taken care of! You...

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Melissa S.

25yrs Old. Speak Spanish. 7 Years

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
With over 10 years of experience in the childcare field, I've had the opportunity to care for children of all ages, gaining a deep understanding of their needs, growth, and development. I genuinely love working with children and find so much joy in supporting them as they learn and thrive through every stage of their early...

Jordan H. says "I am truly impressed with the service Melissa provides she is very patient and reliable. Her flexibility makes my work possible and my life easier. I am...

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Carrie R.

Palatine, IL

3.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny for 25 years. I specialize in newborn twins. I took care of twins with 5 different families. I also work with toddlers and school aged children. I have taken all the childcare courses in high school and I have my masters in education but will remain a nanny with my degree I have the background of education to...

Vanessa F. says "Carrie was a pleasure to interview. She was kind, honest and seemed to have a lot of experience with nannying. Any family would be lucky to have her....

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Hoda S.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...

Nicholas F. says "Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts. She also...

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Tooba Z.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 35-year-old mother of a 9-year-old girl. I graduated from the university of Illinois at Chicago in applied psychology and I'm finishing up my Masters in couple and family therapy by Summer of 2026 .

Fran S. says "She is dependable, caring, and works well with both adults and children. She will go above and beyond to assist. I highly recommend her. Thank you so...

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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...

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Jill K.

Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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Jelayne C.

Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...

Katie D. says "She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun! She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.30/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Buffalo Grove, IL

Babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Zoe A.

Dedicated caregiver with a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the well-being of children and your animals! Proven expertise in...

- Care member

Suzie N.

We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library,...

- Kim K.

Anna M.

Anna was a fantastic hire and one of the best there is! She was always on time, stayed when we needed her to and was always willing to do...

- Mark And Sudi K.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Buffalo Grove, IL

The average rate for babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL on Care.com is $22.30 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Buffalo Grove, IL often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 27 babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Buffalo Grove, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Buffalo Grove.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Buffalo Grove offer flexible or same-day availability.

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