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Trezure B.

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm Trezure a 26-year-old caregiver who is now on 9 years of experience. I am very fun, punctual and outgoing. Most importantly I love children. I've worked with children, and I have been around children my whole life. My mother has her Masters Degree in Early Childhood education, and is hoping to open her own daycare very soon....

Victoria L. says "Trezure provides exceptional care to my baby boy C. Anytime I have to travel for work, go on a vacation or need a getaway Trezure is our go to. In...

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Tasneem G.

Experienced Babysitter Available Exclusively On Weekends & Holidays.

Romeoville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
- Babysitting for almost 8 years with infants, toddlers and young children (ages 0 - 12). - Most recent experience with a through infant to toddler (18 months). - Engage them in reading books, music, outdoor activities & on top of everything, handling them with care & affection. - Love to be around with children and spend...

Care Member says "Great with my 5 year old. Immediately established a rapport with her and could tell she has experience handling kids. Will definitely hire her again! "

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Shakira Q.

A MOTHER'S LOVE

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
"A Mother's love is patient, gentle, caring, protective, Unconditional an eternal". Hello! My name is Shakira and I am 36 years old. I am a substitute Teacher and I have a 8 Yr old son and a 9 Yr old daughter. I am CPR certified. I graduated from college in 2011 with a BA in Fashion Design. I have always loved kids, they are so...

Care Member says "Shakira is an attentive caregiver. She truly has a heart of mother and shares her light with people around her. She is wonderful with children and I...

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Miranda M.

Former Preschool Teacher

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as fun, friendly, and warm. I like working with kids because they keep me young and entertained. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old volunteering in the church school nursery. In my spare time, I like to drive my teenagers around ! One thing you should know about me is I bring my...

Samantha G. says "Miranda was amazing! She was able to help us last minute! She was extremely flexible with our time being out. She provided updates and made us feel very...

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Ingrid M.

Nanny /babysitter

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Ingrid, married, mother of two great kids (24 & 16). We live in Naperville. I love working with kids all ages. I have a professional experience with them as previously employed at the daycare center over 20 years. During my career at the Center I developed weekly hand-on lesson plans, integrated pre-reading strategies...

Charity P. says "Ingrid is an amazing nanny! Over 2 years with us and never late, works gently and calmly with the kids (my 3 girls 4, 3, 1). She does art projects almost...

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Cheyenne B.

Part-Time Care Giver

Brookfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 4 years experience working with children in a school setting. I have 10+ years working with children in their homes. I have been there to help with meals, homework, and bed time routines. I have cared for many families over the years and grow close with them over the years!

Melissa W. says "Cheyanne is fantastic! I have 2 boys ages 10 and 6. They just love her! She's been so reliable and dependable. She's very easy going and flexible....

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Katarzyna W.

Date Night Or Evening Babysitter

Palos Hills, IL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a childcare provider with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day and any...

Care Member says "Kathy was an ideal babysitter for our two boys. She was very warm and very competent. Her experiences certainly shows."

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Alexandria B.

Babysitter And Summer Nanny

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have provided childcare for 8 different local families from our community, and worked with children ages six to 12 in a socio-cultural children, youth, and event center in Germany. I am a Gold Award Girl Scout, and I am currently studying to become a Teacher. My babysitting experience includes working with young infants to...

Karyn H. says "Alexandria did a great job with the kids! She arrived on time and came prepared with activities for the day. The kids really enjoyed baking cookies and...

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Maria M.

Responsible Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am assistant teacher. I have 11 years of experience working with infants and children with Down Syndrome and Autism. I love working with children. I enjoy playing games, read and doing art projects. I am caring, responsible, flexible and energetic if you have more questions you can contact me. Thank you!

Kimberly C. says "Maria is a terrific nanny. She is highly dependable, communicative and caring. She has a lot of energy and is very proactive. She is able to have fun...

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Nenia V.

Honest, Thoughtful And Hard Working Nanny!

Woodridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nenia, a 47-year-old woman & I've been nannying for 12 yrs. I just ended nannying for one wonderful family I've been with for 2. 5 yrs. They have a beautiful 8-month-old and rambunctious 2. 5 yr old. They will happily provide a reference. I'm now available Monday through Friday, looking for somewhere around 16-18 hours/2...

Care Member says "Nenia has been our part-time nanny for the past 3 years and we highly recommend her. She is punctual, reliable, and amazing with young kids. She always...

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Jailene B.

Romeoville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I have experience in babysitting children from watching my own 2 sisters and 3 cousins. I love interacting with kids and helping them learn. Im very interested in how children develop and learn. I dont mind reading to kids or helping them learn to read on their own. I have reliable transportation and know how important...

Brittany P. says "Jai was an amazing helping hand with my 18 month old daughter. She watched her in the mornings, got her ready for daycare and dropped her off....

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Jenna I.

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Jenna and I would love to be considered for these jobs. I have been babysitting for roughly 8 years or so and am CPR trained and certified. I love children and always enjoy activities with them. Creating new and fun activities to do for them is always something I take pride in. It is important to help them enjoy their...

Benjamin B. says "Our kiddo loved being with Jenna and loved talked about all the things they did together."

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Samantha G.

Looking For My Unicorn Family!

Brookfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I'm a dedicated caregiver with over 20 years experience, working with newborns up to teens. I'm passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow & learn. I'm very organized, & I strive to create a clean, safe environment for your child. I've been blessed with 7 nieces & nephews, so I'm...

Care Member says "I cannot even begin to express my appreciation and thankfulness for Samantha! She is such a wonderful caregiver and truly shows the upmost love and care...

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Corinne C.

Experienced Energetic Nanny

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have about 12 years of childcare experience working with multiple families watching up to 7 children at one time. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I've had experience with children up to 13 years old and as young as newborns - my husband and I have 2 of our own! I love personalizing activities for each child since everyone...

Elissa K. says "Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when...

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Jean K.

Full Or Part Time Work

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Jean, a passionate nanny with over 40 years of childcare experience and 20 years of nanny experience with excellent references. Caring for children has been a significant part of my life-I grew up as the third child in a family of seven and have raised four of my own. I'm also a proud grandma to two grandsons. I am...

Amanda S. says "Jeannie has been a huge blessing to our family! She is always on time and is always willing to help with whatever she can. Our girls love her!"

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Calli P.

Summer Nanny

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...

Kathy T. says "Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and...

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Shelby C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lombard, IL

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...

Beth L. says "Shelby nannied my 3 kids during the school year and did a wonderful job! She got 2 off to school and my youngest looked forward to seeing her every time she...

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Trinity F.

Villa Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
*Fully employed/Not seeking work until August 2025* Hi, I'm Trinity! I'm a reliable, patient, and attentive sitter/nanny. Here are some bullets about me: - Experienced in working with disabilities and severe allergies. - I'm a big fan of arts and crafts projects, going to the park, library visits, etc. - Willing to help out...

Care Member says "Trinity has been a nanny for our son from the time he was 6 months old and we couldn’t ask for a better person to spend all day with our little guy....

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Dagmara W.

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Riverside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mother of two children, ages 18 and 21, whom I have raised myself. My experience with children goes back to my college years during which I was teaching piano and music theory, while also babysitting for multiple families. I currently work in Oak Park teaching piano and language. Recently I was employed by a wonderful...

Care Member says "Dagmara is an absolute pleasure to work with, and our daughters adore her. She has worked with our family for 1 year, and we couldn’t be happier. She is...

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Bernadette L.

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Bernadette and I'm 27 years old. I work full time for a company phoenix Converting. I have a lot of experience babysitting for family members. Ages were anywhere between 1-month-old to 6 years old. I was a nanny for a family for about two months due to my friend which was there nanny breaking her leg. On a...

Meg R. says "Bernadette has become our second day nanny for our 20 month old, and 4 mo. old twins. She is great! Great, open, and fun personality. Trustworthy and very...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien, IL

Babysitters in Darien, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Trezure B.

Trezure provides exceptional care to my baby boy C. Anytime I have to travel for work, go on a vacation or need a getaway Trezure is our go...

- Victoria L.

Tasneem G.

Great with my 5 year old. Immediately established a rapport with her and could tell she has experience handling kids. Will definitely hire...

- Care member

Shakira Q.

Shakira is an attentive caregiver. She truly has a heart of mother and shares her light with people around her. She is wonderful with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Darien, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Darien, 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 16 babysitters in Darien, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Darien, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.12 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 Darien, 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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