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Here are some babysitters in Chicago:
Jane D. says "Valentina helped us out on short notice, which was greatly appreciated! Hope she can sit for us again! "
Paula C. says "Adriana was patient with our anxious dogs. She was communicative, sending pics throughout the day. I would highly recommend her."
Monica M. says "Parand was so wonderful! Absolutely would hire her a thousand times over. She came to our hotel to babysit my son over the weekend for my sister's...
Care Member says "Sha’ron is the best caregiver you’ll find, hands down! My kids, aged 4 and 6, adore her and look forward to their time with her every week. She’s...
Erin A. says "Ariana has cared for my 20 month old son since he was 6 months old. She is truly remarkable and is now an integral part of our family. She cared for my son...
Angie W. says "My kids loved Ileana! She watched them for 1 night in Chicago while we were there for Spring Break. Very reliable and sent updates. We'd totally hire her...
Lynn S. says "Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own. We also like Anna especially...
Maren S. says "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,...
Care Member says "Leeanna was an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I especially loved her imaginative play skills with my three-year-old. We unfortunately had...
Ling L. says "Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Care Member says "Patient, good communication, kids liked her, would definitely rehire. "
Brittany S. says "Ashley saved us when our second child was born and we had no one to stay with our older child. I called her from the hospital and she came straight to...
Margaret S. says "Anna is exceptional with kids - she is fun, energetic, and truly enjoys being around children. Anna is great at getting kids to be creative and I loved...
Leora M. says "Natalie came to work as a nanny with our family of 3 boys ages 6, 3, and 10 months during the COVID19 pandemic. She worked as a tutor for my kindergartener...
Joel H. says "Natalie is the best nanny we've ever had. She truly enjoyed spending time with our infant twins and handled the multitasking with ease. Natalie was...
Mirjam M. says "Lucy loves and great with children. I trusted her so much. Would hire her again."
Hannah D. says "Megan has been a friend of mine since we were kids. She's one of the most kind hearted people I have ever met. She's been there for me through thick &...
Aubrey N. says "Olivia babysat for our family for the summer 2 years ago and my kids loved her! They still talk about how she was one of their favorites. She was kind,...
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2,256 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.84/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8
Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,178 reviews of the 2,256 listed babysitters
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Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chicago, 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 2,256 babysitters in Chicago, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Chicago, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.84 per hour as of June 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 Chicago, 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.