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Alexandra D.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Calumet City, IL

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$10/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have two small children of my own, a 2 yr old and a 5-month-old. I have a family full of young children whom I help babysit often. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also have a certification in medical assisting.
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Anylah E.

Calumet City, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Kind, Optimistic, and Caring. In my spare time, I like to read and listen to music. -Im a psychology major, working to become a children's behavioral specialist - I have experience with kids of all ages, and I work with children with disabilities - Very pet friendly and non smoker
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Tifanny Samanta M.

Calumet City, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I've been immersed in the world of childcare for the last four years, discovering my passion for fostering children's growth and development. I find great joy in creating a nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and grow. I'm a creative and imaginative individual with a friendly and approachable demeanor. I...
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Robert H.

Calumet City, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My four years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 12, including multiple children at once, have solidified my commitment to supporting families. I'm motivated by the positive impact I can have on a child's life. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I...
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Kiera S.

Calumet City, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi families! I'm Kiera a certified caregiver with a warm heart for both child and senior care. I passed the Illinois Medicaid Pre-Service Home Care Aide exam and currently care for one amazing client. I grew up in a loving home with over 12 siblings (yes, really!) and helped care for my great-grandfather with Alzheimer's, which...
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Mccoy C.

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...

Care Member says "Let me start by saying that Mccoy has become a member of our family since meeting her last year to care for our toddler. She is reliable, attentive,...

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Marissa W.

Part-Time Child Care Worker

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
I have an inherent joy in providing children with enriched experiences full of innocent discovery and enchantment. My experience as a Program Manager for elementary CPS aftercare, has cultivated my passion for youth exploration and has strengthened my skills in deliberately making time for child exploration and learning in safe...

Chandra S. says "My kids took to her immediately! She them out of their tablets and engaging each other watching movies eating popcorn and dancing to the music tunes!...

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Taylor T.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...

Jen S. says "Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my...

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Kaitlyn C.

Mom Of 2 Looking To Help You!

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.

Jane W. says "Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids...

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Ashley R.

Homewood, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, I'm Ashley! I'm 26 years old. I live in Homewood, IL. I have about 6 years of experience in childcare with many more of babysitting when I was younger. Let me know if you're interested or have any questions! :)

Sarah J. says "Great with kids! My 2 boys loved her!!! They won't stop asking when she's gonna come over again. Highly recommend "

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Mariah W.

Nurse Midwife Available For Part-time/Date Night Help

Markham, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...

Jenna K. says "Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended...

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Samantha S.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am looking to help out with date nights. I have worked for multiple families long term and have experience with different age groups. My youngest I've worked with was twin newborns and the oldest was 12 years old. References are available upon request. I am very active and like to play games and make...

Amy K. says "Samantha is amazing with our three kids, dog, and two cats. She is always punctual and very reliable. She does lots of enrichment activities with the kids,...

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Lawannada A.

Loving Nanny And Babysitter

Riverdale, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a loving mother of 6. I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I have worked and volunteered along my mother at her daycare. In which I have been an assistant preschool teacher.

Jamal H. says "She's an beautiful person very friendly and kind"

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Kaylie T.

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
About myself & my philosophies for child care: *Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education *Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny. *Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics. *Learning...

Katelyn T. says "Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe...

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Jayla L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...

Essence J. says "Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"

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Jessica M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Jessica! I am a 27-year-old who loves kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15. I worked 4 years as a Program Therapist at an Eating Recovery Center and I started a new job at Cook County Department of Corrections. I have 5 years experience working with the Chicago Park District as a summer recreational...

Kristin B. says "Jessica has been a great babysitter for my 2 year old son. She plays with him, preparers meals and helps with potty training. She is always cheerful and...

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Kyli W.

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...

Ronda W. says "Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in...

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Jenna R.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Christen S.

Calm, Patient Sitter :)

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Christen and I am currently a graduate student in a gap year! I have experience with kids as I have worked in a daycare the past few years not to mention I have worked personally with many different families! Look forward to hearing from you!

Andrew W. says "Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.60/hr as of August 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Calumet City, IL

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

Mccoy C.

Let me start by saying that Mccoy has become a member of our family since meeting her last year to care for our toddler. She is reliable,...

- Care member

Marissa W.

My kids took to her immediately! She them out of their tablets and engaging each other watching movies eating popcorn and dancing to the...

- Chandra S.

Taylor T.

Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing...

- Jen S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Calumet City, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Calumet City, 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 babysitters in Calumet City, 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 Calumet City, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.60 per hour as of August 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 Calumet City, 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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