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60 babysitters are listed in Darien, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Darien, IL
I have experience with dogs and cats, I currently have two dogs and two cats. I have had a yellow and black lab, I currently have a chocolate lab. I have a 15-year-old cat as well as a 4-year-old cat. I had three dogs my whole life. I also have experience with hamsters and ferrets. I used to have frogs and fish as well. I did...
Nicole can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding
Vanessa B.
Darien, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I love animals, all kinds. I have three dogs of my own and also take care of a feral cat colony. I have volunteered for an organization as a foster mom for animals in need of temporary homes. Overall, I am caring, compassionate, responsible, and great with relating to animals.
Vanessa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years of babysitting experience. I have raised two children of my own and just really enjoy being with kids! I love to play indoor and outdoor come rain, snow or shine. I was a CPR Instructor and have a masters degree so can assist with online learning and homework. My schedule is flexible, I can help with drop...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She stepped in last minute when I had a sitter cancel, and we've had her back many times since; my kids love her!!!"
Kelley D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Open to babysitting, nannying, or tutoring. I have a full time job M-F 8-5, mostly available night and weekends.
5.0
"Julia has been working for us weekly as a tutor for our children in 5th and 8th grades. They look forward to her coming and ask for her to come more often. She's very intelligent, good with communicating her schedule and or changes, and always on time/stays late...
Roy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Sara! I have been babysitting since I was 14, and nannied families while getting my degree. I love children and I am very active. I have my associates degree in Graphic design and I also worked as a restaurant manager for 6 years. I'm creative and love to cook. I currently have a small art business online that I work...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Calli can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"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 patient and even did a great job with working with special needs. I would definitely rehire."
Kathy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have experience in babysitting for 2 families both with 2 kids (one 10-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl and the other 9-year-old boy and 8-year-old girl). I've been babysitting since 2019. Although I've only babysat 2 kids I'm comfortable babysitting up to 4 kids. I am also the oldest sibling so I've babysat my younger...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mia was a very responsible babysitter for us who was always timely and fun for the kids to spend time with."
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Samantha G.
Brookfield, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha. I'm an experienced caregiver with over 20 years of experience. I've worked with children of all ages. 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...
5.0
"Samantha is wonderful. She has such a natural connection with children and she was so patient and kind with our child who is afraid of change that our kids now regularly ask us to make plans and leave just so Samantha will come over! I’m happy to recommend Samantha...
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Tasneem G.
Romeoville, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Exclusively On Weekends & Holidays.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- 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...
Tasneem can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mareena and I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with numerous families with children from the ages of newborn to 13. Providing care for your little ones is what I do best. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. Your child's safety is my top priority. Besides providing your...
Mareena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"she is amazing with children. She has babysat our daughter since she was 2 weeks old
. She was always on time. She is very trustworthy that she house sat for us when we went on vacation. we still use her from time to time but it was due to our schedule why we...
Dan A.
5.0
(1)
Hi parents out there, I have over 10 years of experience. I am a energetic and enthusiastic person. I consider myself an organized person. I love to spend time with the kids, usually organize fun and educational games, read story books that increased interest in story time and play outdoor activities such as walking to the park.
Carolina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I am CPR certified and have taken a babysitter training course with the American Red Cross. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust.
Please reach out...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very...
Lori C.
Kadrisha G.
Willowbrook, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kadrisha and I'm 48 years old. I am a mother of 6 children, ages 15 to 25, and I'm a grandmother to the sweetest 4-year-old grandson. I have 17 years of paid childcare experience. Some of my best qualities are that I am super friendly, trustworthy, patient, and most importantly, I adore kids! I enjoy spending...
Kadrisha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kadrisha is a thoughtful, attentive and caring babysitter. She pays attention to what each kid likes/ how they behave to best connect with them. She is also reliable and professional. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will be finishing my masters program in May and graduating with my Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. I start my position at a K-5 elementary school in the fall and I am looking for a full-time nannying job for this summer (2023). I have been providing child care both as needed and in full time positions since I...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is a GREAT pet/house-sitter!!! We trust her with our 4 dogs and our home. We know they are in very capable & loving hands when we leave them with Rachel. She's extremely reliable and responsible and the dogs really love her too!"
Karen F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a housekeeper for 10 years and am therefore very experienced in common household duties such as cleaning, laundry, and ironing, maintaining delicate fabrics, antiques, silver, glass, and fine art. I am also able to do light house cleaning in conjunction with other jobs such as being a nanny or caregiver for the...
Nijole can also help with: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Nijole is reliable, smart, pleasant and detail-oriented. She was a great help to our family for 3 years, as she assisted me and my 5 homeschooled children with laundry, meal prep, house cleaning, errands and child care. I would highly recommend Nijole for any...
Cherri K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lina. I live in Lemont and I'm looking for a job near home.
I have a huge experience working with families in Cicago area: taking care of kids, older people, and pets, keeping house nice and clean, guaranteeing your love ones are save and secure. I am higly disciplined, organized, and hardworking person who...
5.0
"I am writing to highly recommend Lina as a housekeeper. She has been an invaluable asset to our household, and I wholeheartedly endorse her for any housekeeping position.
During her time working for us, Lina consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism,...
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5.0
(1)
Hi my names Noelle and I have three years of experience. love kids and pets and would find fun activities to do that were age appropriate or course. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation for the kids. I am a full time college student at Concordia so date nights would be perfect!
Noelle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Noelle is really good with my daughter. She is very reliable and patient. I would recommend her as a great caregiver for anyone's child!"
Averi N.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have been using Laura for a little over a year and couldn't be happier. She is flexible, reliable, communicative and we truly feel our son is safe in her home. She has an endless amount of toys and books but she also does craft projects with the kids and teaches...
Colleen M.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of child care experience ranging from 4 months to high school age. I have a heart for children and enjoy doing activities with them while also watching them grow.
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Kendra has been working for our family for the past two years. We have one 6 yo boy and another boy on the way! Kendra is reliable and punctual, and our son enjoys the time that they spend together! We were skeptical about hiring a college student as we were...
Zaneel H.
Cami B.
Lisle, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
27-Year-old Hard-working, self-motivated DePaul University student focused on completing a B. S. in Psychology in 2024. Strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. I worked as an After-Care...
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien, IL
Catherine L.
5.0
She stepped in last minute when I had a sitter cancel, and we've had her back many times since; my kids love her!!!
- Kelley D.
Julia J.
5.0
Julia has been working for us weekly as a tutor for our children in 5th and 8th grades. They look forward to her coming and ask for her to come more often. She's very intelligent, good with communicating her schedule and or changes, and always on time/stays late to get the material covered. She's...
- Roy P.
Calli P.
5.0
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 patient and even did a great job with working with special needs. I would definitely rehire.
- Kathy T.
Mia W.
5.0
Mia was a very responsible babysitter for us who was always timely and fun for the kids to spend time with.
- Care member
Samantha G.
5.0
Samantha is wonderful. She has such a natural connection with children and she was so patient and kind with our child who is afraid of change that our kids now regularly ask us to make plans and leave just so Samantha will come over! I’m happy to recommend Samantha to anyone looking for someone...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Darien, IL:
How can I find a Darien babysitter near me?
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 42 babysitters in Darien, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Darien, IL?
The average rate for Darien, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.79 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 Darien, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Darien, 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 Darien, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Darien, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.