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Barbara P.

Part-Time Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi, this is Barbara. I live in Des Plaines (60016). I am looking for a part-time job as a babysitter during a week. I have some experience taking care of my 2 daughters ( now they are 8 & 12) . During this time I also was a babysitter for a little girl 3 days a week. I love reading books to kids, drawing with them, taking them...

Agnes W. says "I have known Barbara for years. She was always my backup babysitter - like my daughter's aunt. Three years ago, when I moved to my new home in Arlington...

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Maira F.

Empathy Is My Accomplice.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello, Thank you for taking an interest in me as a possible Nanny for your child/children. I would like to share a few things with you that stand out about my professional work as a nanny. • I have about 20 years of experience caring for children. I have an Associates Degree in Human Services, and I am gradually taking...

Monica F. says "She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold."

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Jade A.

Happy And Energized College Sitter!

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Jade, I am currently in college trying to achieve my BSN. I now have a 15-year-old brother who I've helped care for since I was 9 and I have been babysitting for family and close friends since 16. I have two Godsons who I love with my entire world. They are Irish twins and I have been caring for them since they...

Jas L. says "Jade is really sweet and caring. You can tell how much she loves kids and is always willing to make them smile! She babysat for my niece a few times and by...

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Arielle B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm a positive, warm, and engaging babysitter. Yes, I'm comfortable with driving the little ones around. I also grew up around pets through I'm allergic to cats. I'm happy to help with homework, play games, or do some arts and crafts! I have a 9 to 5 job, but I'm very flexible outside of those hours. Would prefer under 8...

Alexandra S. says "Arielle is the woman for the child care job because she connects so well to children! She gets on their level & plays with them; & you can tell how...

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Stacey C.

Patient And Loving

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Compassionate and responsible babysitter with 3. 5 years of experience caring for infants to children 12 years old. Positive role model focused on supporting the development and teaching new skills. Certified in CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. Enjoys...

Kasia P. says "Stacey is great! She is taking care of our two boys and they love her."

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Grace K.

Love Of Children And Enthusiastic

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that. I come...

Chrizzy C. says "Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities...

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Alesha S.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hiya! My name is Alesha. I've been working with kids since I was 14 but, I've been watching my siblings and family/friend's kid since I was 10. l am a mother and dog owner. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy being active, e. g, going outside, making crafts, and playing games with the children I watch. In addition...

Michelle R. says "Alesha has been caring for our daughters for almost 3 years now. I cant say enough great things about her. Due to COVID, we are not able to give her...

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Tooba Z.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 35-year-old mother of a 9-year-old girl. I graduated from the university of Illinois at Chicago in applied psychology and I'm finishing up my Masters in couple and family therapy by Summer of 2026 .

Fran S. says "She is dependable, caring, and works well with both adults and children. She will go above and beyond to assist. I highly recommend her. Thank you so...

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Melissa S.

25yrs Old. Speak Spanish. 7 Years

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
With over 10 years of experience in the childcare field, I've had the opportunity to care for children of all ages, gaining a deep understanding of their needs, growth, and development. I genuinely love working with children and find so much joy in supporting them as they learn and thrive through every stage of their early...

Jordan H. says "I am truly impressed with the service Melissa provides she is very patient and reliable. Her flexibility makes my work possible and my life easier. I am...

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Jasmin M.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, welcome! :) As far as childcare goes, I have worked at multiple daycares for a cumulative of five years as well as within a school district where I was a paraprofessional one school year and the school's health clerk another. Throughout my six years worth of work experience, I was fortunate to develop meaningful...

Isis F. says "I used to work with Jasmin at a daycare center and I can guarantee that she is a very hard worker and passionate about working with kids. She is very...

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Leticia B.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 6 years of experience with kids of all ages (from newborn to teenagers). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications: -CPR certificate - Very good driver with a clean record - Comfortable with swimming supervision - Willing to work at...

Care Member says "Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in...

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Vicky W.

Part-Time Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
As a teenager, I watched the neighborhood children. I worked at Butterfield Park District childcare, as well as at a Deaf and Blind Residential Home. I raised a daughter and have taken care of children as young as 6 months up to 18 years of age. I have worked in Evanston, Glenview, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, and...

Haley H. says "Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with special needs. She...

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Ghadeer A.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Ghadeer I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification. I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play, learning, or...

Timothy E. says "Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays...

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Julia D.

Part-time Babysitter/nanny Availabe

Des Plaines, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have had many experiences with caring for younger children. All my life I took care of family members and fell in love with taking care of children. I have worked with babysitting twins that are 10 years old and an older brother that is 13. Although, these are older children, I still have an increasing amount of experience...
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Sara B.

Part-time Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

from
$22/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi, My name is Sara and I have over five years of experience with childcare! I have done overnight childcare and worked in childcare centers as well. I am CPR certified as well.
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Amarlis M.

Nanny/Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I've had the opportunity to work with the family for four years, but the little one is now in school. After that job, I started working as a housekeeper with a family of five in Glenview, but that comes to an end May 31. I am currently seeking a new nanny position. I'm a very caring and nurturing person who is family...
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Nicoleta E.

Full Time Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

from
$49/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I have more than five years experience working and taking care of children between ages one and up. I am kind and trustworthy and I enjoy being around the kids.
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Marta C.

Nanny / Babysitter In Westchester County

Des Plaines, IL

from
$15/hr
Taking care of children makes me really happy and satisfied. I do not have my own children yet but I really like to spend time playing with kids and just to look at their smily face. I have experience with taking care of newborns as well as todlers, that I gained during my nursing studies but also babysitting the kids of family...
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Katharina K.

Hello Everyone! If You Are Looking For A Babysitter I'm Your Girl For The Job!!

Des Plaines, IL

from
$30/hr
2 years experience
I am a college student I do asynchronous courses so I am able to do my school work anytime making me very flexible with time. I have my own car so I am able to drive anywhere. I am an animal lover so I am comfortable around any pets and can also help with the animals if needed! I can also help with schoolwork or tutor even in...
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Mariia O.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I have eight years of experience caring for kids of all ages. My background includes a college degree. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I'm also very...
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  • 65 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.03/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Babysitters in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 65 listed babysitters

Barbara P.

I have known Barbara for years. She was always my backup babysitter - like my daughter's aunt. Three years ago, when I moved to my new...

- Agnes W.

Maira F.

She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold.

- Monica F.

Jade A.

Jade is really sweet and caring. You can tell how much she loves kids and is always willing to make them smile! She babysat for my niece a...

- Jas L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Des Plaines, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Des Plaines, 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 65 babysitters in Des Plaines, 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.

The average rate for Des Plaines, IL babysitters on Care.com is $21.03 per hour as of November 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 Des Plaines, 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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