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5,145 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I love babies and kiddos, so here I am, offering my services for you and your family. When babysitting, I like to be involved and reading to them, taking them to the playground and doing any activities that they enjoy from playing Barbie to playing trains. I also like to do sensory activities with...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kristen to help us organize following a move. She did an absolutely incredible job. She showed up early and was extremely pleasant. I really hope she's still doing this the next time we need her!"
Nash G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Daniela, I am a nursing student at The University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor. I am looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the summer (up until end of August). 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
"She showed up on time and was great with communication throughout the night. Was wonderful and would definitely hire again "
Care member
4.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a believer in the sentiment that it takes a village, I love being a part of that village and enriching the emotional well-being, fostering the most safe and comfortable environment possible for growth and development, while still embracing their natural curiosity, creativity, and adventurous spirits. I love art, nature,...
Dallas can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Dallas on the recommendation of a friend to care for my 15 month old while our nanny was unable to work. She was a warm and loving light to have in our home. She has exceeded my expectations for a caregiver. I trust her with my baby! What more can a mother...
Tara Q.
Makenna R.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Job. Available When I Am Not In Class.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Makenna, and I am a 24-year-old elementary school teacher looking to help care for a family/families during the summer and on breaks! I have been babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for about 10 years. I have experience with children from younger than 1-15 years old. I also have experience teaching 2nd grade,...
Makenna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makenna took care of my 10 year old daughter at the hotel during a recent work trip that I had in Chicago. She is such a sweet and caring person! Great communication, trusting, dependable. She is so nice! Highly recommended. My daughter loved the time they spent...
Janice R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Megan!
I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. My experience ranges from babysitting for date nights to volunteering as a teachers aide in many situations and being a nanny as well.
I have a passion for working with children and I am now on the search for a full time nannying position hopefully to...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miah. I am 24 y. o. I am an occupational therapy student completing my second year of graduate school in Chicago. I have 3 years of childcare experience. I have also worked as a healthcare technician for 2. 5 years where and I assisted adults with their activities of daily living and monitored their vitals.
Miah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Miah was great with my children. She also did a good job of communicating prior, during and after the babysitting event."
Candice S.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sandrine responded to my messages on Care.com, promptly. She showed up to every appointment on time. She seems to be very patient, and has a very easy smile. My 3 boys aged 9, 6, and 4 really enjoy her. She is fun and playful with them. I encourage you to give her...
Chaon K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a single mom who loves to explore the city and find fun and cheap ways to have a blast. I am welcoming to all types of family structure and am good with pets. Great entertainer, good listener, problem solving, savvy, resourceful, active, and creative. Loves to take kids on walks, bike rides and to the park to explore.
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget is awesome! She does great with our 6 and 8 year old, they really like her after the first time meeting her. (they actually said that) Definitely would hire her again. She's great."
Mike M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lexi, my lengthy experience & youthful heart make me a great babysitter. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children of all different ages and needs. I have years of experience working closely with children with special needs. I also have worked with children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and anger...
Lexi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lexi is an energetic, hard working, friendly person that is easy to work with and always fun to be around. In 3 years of having Lexi work for me, she never once let me down. I can't recommend her highly enough!"
Anne S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Samantha! Having grown up caring for my younger siblings and formally babysitting since the age of 13, I understand the importance of reliable, compassionate care.
As someone with a flexible work schedule, I'm here to assist your family's needs on weeknights and weekends. I prioritize outdoor play, engaging...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is great! She easily developed good rapport with all of our four children. They all had fun. She balanced time with them, prepared meals, took care of our dog, and handled a complicated transportation schedule for multiple after school activities...
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of professional experience, but many years babysitting. I can help with meals, laundry, and light housekeeping. I am comfortable with two kids at a time and I'm good with pets too. I used to work at a daycare as an assistant teacher. I'm fluent in Spanish and English.
Domenica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Domenica is super sweet and attentive. The kids responded so well to her kind nature and she was very helpful at all times. "
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(3)
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I'm the oldest of 3 and of all my cousins so I've always gravitated towards caregiving. I started babysitting in high school and was then able to nanny part time for the same families throughout my time in college and even post-grad.
A bit...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was a significant part of our family for years with both of my girls. We first started working with her when my first daughter was 3, and continued working with her all the way until our second daughter was 2 (and older daughter 6). Alyssa was always super...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Amber, I am a recent graduate from Central Michigan University and I moved to Chicago in May right after I graduated. I received an education in Interior Design my passion however is with children. I have been babysitting for various families off and on since I was 12 and I am now 23. Kids have as been a love...
Amber can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.9
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive, patient, and high energy aunt of 4 kids. (Not counting all my friends kids that call me aunt :) I have experience with babies of 6 months to older kids of 13 years old. I am great at maintaining attention and communicating with kids depending on their development level. I like to keep an organized schedule...
Jocelyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn is an amazing Sitter for my child with autism spectrum, we're actually sad that we had to lose her because of travel issues which is very understandable but she's very reliable and a caring individual, she even offered and gave us enough time and help out...
Danna T.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a bilingual college graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a concentration in Pre-Veterinary. I enjoy playing rugby and being active. I have been a mentor as well as a tutor at my college and high school. I have also worked in a nursery for City Church Chicago. I am friendly, creative, patient...
Estephany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Estepahny was a great match for our two year old daughter she connected with so easily kept us updated the whole time. I would definitely rehire and recommend her to anyone."
Cecilia S.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Annie! She watched my son for a year part time during the week while I worked remotely. He was 13 months when she started with us. She has the best attitude, great listener, takes direction and initiative, and brings great...
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Tina and I live on the Westside of Chicago (near Wicker Park). I have a background in Psychology and Education. After graduating, I worked at a learner center that re-mediates students with reading, reading comprehension, and math. I have been working with kids since high school and have a passion for working with...
Tina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tina is an exceptional individual! She is honest, caring, compassionate, intelligent and dedicated. She has a magnificent way of working with children and others in her care. She handles difficult situations with compassion and tact. I highly recommend Tina if...
Veronica G.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Kristin J.
5.0
We hired Kristen to help us organize following a move. She did an absolutely incredible job. She showed up early and was extremely pleasant. I really hope she's still doing this the next time we need her!
- Nash G.
Daniela C.
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.
Dallas T.
5.0
I hired Dallas on the recommendation of a friend to care for my 15 month old while our nanny was unable to work. She was a warm and loving light to have in our home. She has exceeded my expectations for a caregiver. I trust her with my baby! What more can a mother really say??
- Tara Q.
Makenna R.
5.0
Makenna took care of my 10 year old daughter at the hotel during a recent work trip that I had in Chicago. She is such a sweet and caring person! Great communication, trusting, dependable. She is so nice! Highly recommended. My daughter loved the time they spent together. Thank you for everything,...
- Janice R.
Megan C.
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 sitter again!
- Damon 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 5,145 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 $18.99 per hour as of May 2024. 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 2024, 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 2,216 reviews of the 5,145 listed babysitters.