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Hello! I love hanging with children of ANY ability. I recently completed my masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis! I am finishing up a certificate in Autism. I love getting to know children's interests and strengths and using those to promote positive behavior change. I have over 10 years of paid experience working with...
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Hi! As an educator, I love inspiring kids to be creative, playing games to use their energy, and creating learning moments. I'm comfortable caring for multiple children, preparing meals, helping to clean, nannying for multiple days, and other tasks as needed. :)
I currently work at a real estate brokerage but last year I was a...
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- $30/hr
8 years experience·
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light cleaning
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I am a 24-year-old Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services.
I have been working with children since my first job at the age of 13. In high school, I was a camp counselor for 3 and 4-year-olds. During that time, I babysat for many families I met while working at...
Carpooling
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Hello! My name is Sky and I am born & raised in Chicago, IL. I am an undergrad graduate, with hopes of eventually starting my own Nanny agency! I am currently a full time nanny for a wonderful family for 2+ years. I am
primarily looking to connect with more families for babysitting opportunities. Week nights and weekends...
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light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have a ton of experience working with children. I have worked as a counselor at day camps and overnight camps for 7 years, worked as a senior counselor at an overnight camp overseeing 28 college-aged counselors and over 1, 000 kids throughout the summer. I have babysat for multiple family's, coached basketball teams working...
Carpooling
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grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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I am a 28-year-old living in Lakeview. I have 10+ years of experience in babysitting. I love working with kids and helping the families I work with in any way I can. I worked with a nanny agency in Miami for the duration of my undergrad program as well as 4 consistent families in Australia for the duration of my graduate...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
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light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello there!
My name is Madeline and I have 12+ years of babysitting under my belt. I've babysat children of all ages and I love to bring a fun and positive energy to the household. I am patient but firm, and I love to play and encourage children's imagination and creativity. I can cook and clean and will help with maintaining...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hey there; nice to meet you! I'm a television producer and a law school student, with a passion for music! I've been babysitting since I was in junior high, and have nannied as well (toddler age up to 10). I love to do hands-on activities with the kiddos and get them away from screen time! Love playing sports, doing crafts,...
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am a certified babysitter with several years of experience caring for children ages five through high school. In the past, my duties have included driving children to various activities including school and extracurricular, preparation of light meals, monitoring of a healthy diet, and adherence to intricate schedules....
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have loved caring for children all my life and have held babysitting jobs, a position in a church nursery, traveled to other countries to volunteer with children, and have been a nanny for the past two years. At a younger age I consistently babysat two boys over a period of five years, where I gained a lot of experience caring...
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- $20/hr
5 years experience·
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light cleaning
meal prep
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I am currently a full-time online college student at the University of Central Florida. Set to graduate December 2023 with my bachelors in Special Education and a certificate in Language Development and Disorders. I have worked with kids professionally since I was 16 years old.
My most recent experience working with children is...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Greetings, my name is Chase, I am 24 years old and two time graduate from the University of Illinois. I've been working with children for many years now, within and outside of my family. I often watch my two nieces, 2 and 4 years of age, fulfilling duties such as: homework help, basic meal prep, interaction, bathing, and...
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- $25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
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Hello! I would love to be your nanny! I absolutely love kids and enjoy being creative, active, and spending time outdoors.
I have been working as a professional actor in Chicago for over 12 years. I have found nanny has been an excellent job alongside my acting career.
Previous child care experience includes working with...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hello! I've called Chicago home for the past 6 years, but I'll always be a proud Wolverine, Go Blue! In addition to working as a professional portrait and wedding photographer, I provide a wide range of household support services, including house management, nannying, dog walking & cooking.
With over 7 years of childcare...
Carpooling
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I have been babysitting for the last 12 years. I am the oldest of 4 children. I have nannied and babysat for up to four children. I have babysat infants to teenagers. I have been told that I am everyone's favorite babysitter. I am also a middle school teacher and have teaching experience. I have always loved helping and working...
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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Hi! My name is Taylor and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience working with children from ages of newborn to teenagers. I am comfortable taking care of multiple children and driving them to and from events/activities. I worked in ABA therapy for about 2 years with children with ASD. I love doing interactive activities with...
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- $17/hr
8 years experience
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craft assistance
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I have 8 years of experience with children. I've been in many different roles such as after school program staff, assistant teacher at Latin School of Chicago, and summer camp staff and later promoted to an age group coordinator. I'm currently in Graduate School at Erikson Institute and have a vast knowledge of child development...
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- $25/hr
5 years experience
I started working with kids when I was 10 years old. My mom got remarried and had another baby, and I started taking a lot of caregiving weight to my half sister starting when I was 10 years. I gained experience with my sister for about 2 years, and then I began getting work outside of my family. I babysit for a few families...
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- $17/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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swimming supervision
Hi there! my name is Cloud. I'm epi-pen trained, good with pets and housekeeping, and love hanging out with kids. i'm a disability home services provider, meaning I get paid by the state to help a disabled person take care of their household, schedule, and pets. I have very flexible hours as I make my own schedule. Reach out...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have done babysitting for numerous families since I was 15 years old. I love working with kids as well as cleaning and help with chores around the house. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love...
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2,061 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.95/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chicago, IL:
How can I find a Chicago babysitter near me?
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 2,059 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for Chicago, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.95 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
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.
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