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2,291 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Chicago, IL
Gentiana has all the qualities you could ever ask for in a caregiver. 100% reliable, punctual, and amazing with children. I hired her to…
Review for Gentiana N. by Mersiha D.
Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a…
Review for Claudia C. by Lee J.
Sandrine is great with my special-needs child. She used to work overnights to help him get ready for bed and for school in the morning. We…
Review for Sandrine M. by Dawn E.
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a college graduate from DePaul University. I'm willing to work any days to help out parents in need. I grew up with a big family and lots of cousins, so I am very comfortable with children, I know how to make them laugh, feel happy and safe. I love to read and educate children. I have experience in changing diapers,...
Gentiana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Gentiana has all the qualities you could ever ask for in a caregiver. 100% reliable, punctual, and amazing with children. I hired her to work for my family daycare working with kids ages 4 months old through 6 years old. The transition was seamless. She is a...
Mersiha D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since my early teens! I love working with children and am currently an elementary school teacher with some extra time in my schedule. I like to spend time outdoors, cook, read, and have fun getting to know kids!
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a fun time with them and I can't thank them enough for making everyone's day special!"
Lee J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sandrine. I have experienced as a caregiver. I can do light housekeeping work, prepare meals, and assist in bathing and dressing. I have a vehicle for pick up and drop off. Please email me or message me if you're interested in hiring me. Thank you!
Sandrine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sandrine is great with my special-needs child. She used to work overnights to help him get ready for bed and for school in the morning. We are still in contact and she often sits for him. He is always excited to see her."
Dawn E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie is definitely a 5 Star tutor. She is worked around our schedule and even helped us out with last minute requests also. She is a wonderful baby-sitter and a very knowledgeable tutor. My son missed many days of school but with Annie's help, he was able to keep...
Mik H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 bed on time. She started reading to our 2 year old before we even got out the door. Definitely going to be our...
Damon S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
-I am a mother of two beautiful girls 19 and 24 years old, we have lived in Chicago since 2011. I worked as a nanny for 2 beautiful families and for almost 4 years in Daycare.
-I love working with children, I am a very patient person and I like to work hand in hand with parents so that the baby receives the best, always focused...
Yajaira can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and she did extraordinary in that room. After a year I transferred her to our toddler room where she worked with...
Jasmine R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"
Jacqueline H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for visiting my profile my name is Jataeva and I hope you will give me the opportunity to care for your children. I cannot express the love I have for kids. I have a tremendous amount of experience working with children and seniors within my current and previous occupations, and babysitting on and off care. com. I am...
Jataeva can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tae was a great caregiver for my 7 month old. My baby was consistently happy with her after just one day. She was very organized with her scheduling needs which made coordination of care easier. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. Always punctual and promptly...
Anicia I.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Daniela, I am a nursing student at Dominican University. I am looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the summer, but can start as soon as possible! I am located in the Logan Square/ Avondale area, and I do have a car for transportation! I have 5 years of experience working with newborns and up to...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daniella was great with our 18 month old. He can be a little shy with new babysitters but immediately warmed up to Daniella as she read him books and shared laughs together. Each time, she's been extremely punctual and communicative. Highly recommend."
Jen B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a student at North Park University, majoring in Early Childhood Education! I am excited to care for children, as well as assist parents who need a little extra help!
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I needed someone to watch our toddler on short notice and Delaney was a fantastic fit! She was easy to communicate with, provided updates throughout the day, was punctual and very professional! She was also very flexible as we needed to extend our...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic mother of three. Now that my daughters are in school and one is happily married, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I think kids should learn as much as they can about the world around them and it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature,...
Francia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
5.0
"We love Francia! She so caring with our toddler, keeps her schedule, and is always playing with her! Shes always early, quick to respond to a request, and even cleans up while our daughter sleeps. We feel so comfortable leaving our daughter with her and having her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there !
Thanks for visiting my profile! I'm a cheerful, caring and a responsible person. I love kids and I can keep them engaged with several indoor/outdoor activities as and when required. In the past, I have worked as a pre school teacher where I got training and experience taking care of infants, toddlers and kids up...
Ketki can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ketki has cared for my now 2 year old son many times since he was born. A family would be very lucky to find a nanny as capable as her! I have hired many sitters for my young son and would gladly hire Ketki full time if she lived closer to me. I recommended for...
Denise K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am an extremely optimistic person who is very hard-working and loyal. I am 60 years old and moved here to Chicago from Brazil five years ago. My life experiences set me apart from others; I have adapted to many different situations, and I am very flexible in my thinking. I love to learn new things every day and share this...
Luciene can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lucy took care of our baby girl from the time she was 2 months old to when she was 13 months old. Lucy was caring, reliable and overall amazing. We had her come every weekend and always felt safe and at ease leaving our baby with her. The only reason we stopped...
Care member
3.0
(2)
My name is Joelle and I am 28 years old.
I have over seven years of childcare experience.
I have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
I worked for two years at a daycare called the Crayon Box and through them I have been certified through the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Infant Safe Sleep...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I hired her, but then a little over a week before her start date, she backed out. I realize things happen, but it felt like my job offer was just used as leverage to get more hours/$ from her other part-time family. This process is so time-consuming and...
Jennifer T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare provider and tutor for 4 years now. I've babysat and nannied from ages 16 months to 13 years old. My tutoring experience ranges from middle schoolers to college level courses.
I enjoy working with kids because they challenge me to think differently and have unique perspectives.
Safety is the most important thing when...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I was the nanny for one of the North Carolina senator's grandchildren for 4 years. Duties included picking up from school, taking to after school activities, homework, meals and meal prep, laundry, housework, playtime. I have babysat for several different families and different ages and needs including an autistic pre teen. I...
Katelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn was our nanny for 2 years. She was an excellent nanny. She built amazing relationships with both of my kids. She is responsible, helpful, kind, and went above and beyond. We continue to consider Katelyn as part of the family and keep in contact. I highly...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college student in my last year studying youth ministry and have been involved in direct children's/youth ministry for the past 5 years. I have been exposed to the caretaking of children and youth my whole life though and have nannied for numerous families aged infant- 10 years old. I can help with school,...
Cadyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a certified teacher with 12 years of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives, I believe my creative and friendly nature makes me an exceptional childcare provider. I value open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their preferred methods of communication.
My...
Jameson can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad she is going back to school as she is just wonderful for our family"
Stephanie S.
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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 2,291 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 $20.85 per hour as of May 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.
Ratings for Chicago, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,278 reviews of the 2,291 listed babysitters.