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98 babysitters are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Downers Grove, IL
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi , currently working as a house manager and organizer , I have an experienced and references. If you need an extra hands running your house let me know , I help families to maintain their home and chores , I care homes when they travel and kids , including pets .
Organize closet , laundry , errands .
Flexibles hours ,
Gilda
Gilda can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I met Gilda in 2007 when she applied for a position in the kids hair cut salon I was the manager. Since we hired her, she was enthusiastic, very positive attitude towards coworkers and customers. Always punctual and when required she was willing to stay extra time...
Cryspa B.
5.0
(1)
I love animals. I'm very loving and patient. I have a beautiful cat of my own that I adore. Please let me know if you need any help with your animals, I'd be happy to help.
Christina can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny and have been doing it consistently for nearly 4 years. I've done overnight, date-night, and after school childcare. I have worked with children ranging from 3-months old to 10 years old, but love children of all ages! I also am pet friendly and willing to do light house-keeping and meal prep. I...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and...
Sarah P.
Cheryl R.
Downers Grove, IL
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny For Weekends, Evenings and Overnights
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced Nanny of 15 years plus. I have cared for infants, toddlers and teens. My experience caring for small children has been a very rewarding experience. Leaving your children in my care will give you comfort and peace you need while you're away. I am experienced with preparing healthy meals, schedule outings and...
Cheryl can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cheryl is very dependable, loving and compassionate, she truly cares and takes pride in being a nanny.any family would be lucky to have her be apart of their children's life."
Denise R.
Mary N.
Downers Grove, IL
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Mary. I started babysitting at 13 and fell in love with it! I've always had a passion for children and even worked in a daycare center for a two years. I love finding new fun activities that are also educational. I've been trained in all age groups and have been through CPR training. I'm very reliable and have my own...
3.0
"I had an interview with Mary, but I did not see her at our meeting place. Otherwise she seemed like a great candidate. I was not able to contact her through messages because I am blocked. Hopefully, this was just a mistake."
Brittnae B.
Jenny P.
Downers Grove, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Patient With A Lot Of Child-care Experience
4.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
** I am only available for occasional evening and weekend sitting right now**
I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 20 years. I enjoy this job very much and it has always been a part of my life in one way or another. I am responsible, kind and trustworthy and I care for children as if they were my own. I have...
5.0
"Jenny is 100% an asset to anyone who needs childcare! She was absolutely wonderful with our children! They loved her immediately and my son (2), who spent the whole day with her, was comfortable with her right away. She has a positive demeanor and we loved her...
Kinnery P.
Samantha W.
Downers Grove, IL
$18-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Samantha, I'm 19 and i'm currently taking online college courses so I have a pretty flexible schedule. I have experience babysitting children in different age groups and multiple children at a time. Im great with children and enjoy babysitting them.
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Samantha has watched my son since he was one years old he is now 5. She is dependable, loves doing crafts and playing games with him. She has patience, loving and caring."
Adrianna D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A little bit about myself: I have past experience with babysitting and being a nanny in the summers. I am currently a school psychologist and received my Ed. S from Loyola. I am looking to partner with a family for the summer months. I have worked with all ages! In college I played division 1 softball and I love to be...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful conversation with Kristen, she is very bright and has wonderful credentials. Anyone would be extremely lucky to have Kristen as their nanny this summer. We ended up going a full time route or else we would have hired her!"
Lauren S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Andrea and l have 12 years of experience in babysitting kids of all ages. I live in Downers Grove and l am looking for a part or full -time job. l am very active... love going to ZOO, playgrounds, swimming, library. Willing to help with cooking, light cleaning, laundry. Clean driving record and backround check.
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea has been taking care of our three kids (age 21m, 5y, 7y). She is caring, honest and very kind person and she has exceeded our expectations in many ways. Andrea also helped with laundry, grocery shopping and keeping the kids rooms tidy and clean.
I highly...
Roman G.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
Sophie M.
Downers Grove, IL
$22-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Facilitator Of Natural Education And Creative Thinking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Sophie. I am a 24 yr old Chicagoland native, working directly with children in their homes, indoor and outdoor classrooms since I was 16. As an early teen I began working in families with diverse age ranges, twins/multiples, children with differing abilities, and families with pets. I am a loving, energetic, silly...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie is amazing!!! She has great energy, fun screen-free activity ideas, and is a natural with kids of all ages. She helped my family with childcare and assisted during online school during Covid. My kids still ask to have her back! Highly recommended. :)"
Angela M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I AM LOOKING FOR A PART TIME TUTOR POSITION. I was working two years as a substitute teacher for Downers Grove District 58 and Darien District 61 (Elementary and Middle School Levels) and as a private tutor for Elementary Level this year. I have professional medical background. I have eight years of experience while working for...
Tania can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tania has worked for us since January 2015. We have three children, who were 4 1/2, 2 1/2, and 6 months old when she started. They all adore her and look forward to having her come play with them. The youngest is 13 months now, and will come running as soon as he...
Frank F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I have worked with children of all ages. My experience is over 16 years. I am loving mother of one 32-year-old daughter. The kids I watched were range from 4 months old to 17 years old. Job duties included but not limited to: diaper change, driving, meal preparation and feeding, educational activities, help with...
Virginija can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time outdoors. Kids loved spending time with her! I highly recommend Virginia and look forward to continue working with...
Katya K.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am 37 very patient , caring , organized. I have over 10 plus years of child care experiences ranging from Newborns to teens. I can provide many references upon request.
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is amazing in every way. She took care of our baby girl for 2 years. Sadly, I ended up leaving my job and wanted to be a stay at home mom so we had to let her go. But she is dependable, kind, caring and played a huge role in our daughter's growth and...
Claire D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
For the past two years, I worked for an elderly woman as a companion and helper. I assisted with showering, dressing, cooking, and baking and errands. During my 5 years living in Copenhagen, Denmark, I worked as a personal caretaker for a woman who had cerebral palsy. My responsibilities included personal care, housekeeping and...
Jenny can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Jenny has helped care for my 93 year old mother for the past 18 months and has made such a positive impact on her quality of life (and ours). She's kind, caring and has a wide range of skills that work well with all ages. Jenny is a great listener and respectful...
Richard H.
Marykate G.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Mary Kate . I am a high school math teacher looking for a summer nannying job. I have 4 years of nannying experience, and I have babysat since I was 12 years old. I enjoy being outside in the summer and spending time with family and my golden retriever puppy, Nike. I am very reliable and flexible about hours and pay....
Marykate can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marykate is absolutely amazing!!! She is sweet and caring. She watched our 1yo last summer and occasionally had all 3 kids (6,4,1) and our children adore her. Marykate was our first time hire from care.com and we got so lucky with such amazing person. We were sad...
Lina B.
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: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room 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
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently no longer available. If my availability changes I will post it here.
Thank you for your interest.
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Rebecca is so great - she watched my two boys, 4yo and 12-18mos on Fridays in our home. We have 'spirited' kiddos and she was always patient, nurturing, fun and aligned w our rules and parenting style. She thought of fun crafts and games and lots of reading. Trips...
Kat M.
Sophie M.
Downers Grove, IL
$13-21/hr
5.0
(1)
I would love to provide animal sitting in your own home with dogs of any age, size, breed! (pits are a plus:)) I am excellent at reading dogs and cats body language and respect their unique personalities and boundaries. I am down to play, take them on walks, to parks, and give them a lot of attention and praise.
Sophie can also help with: Pet sitting
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with laundry, errands, carpool, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, cooking/meal prep, crafts, travel, remote learning.
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Gilda R.
5.0
I met Gilda in 2007 when she applied for a position in the kids hair cut salon I was the manager. Since we hired her, she was enthusiastic, very positive attitude towards coworkers and customers. Always punctual and when required she was willing to stay extra time to help when we were short on...
- Cryspa B.
Sophia S.
5.0
Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and Sophia is their favorite babysitter....
- Sarah P.
Cheryl R.
5.0
Cheryl is very dependable, loving and compassionate, she truly cares and takes pride in being a nanny.any family would be lucky to have her be apart of their children's life.
- Denise R.
Mary N.
3.0
I had an interview with Mary, but I did not see her at our meeting place. Otherwise she seemed like a great candidate. I was not able to contact her through messages because I am blocked. Hopefully, this was just a mistake.
- Brittnae B.
Jenny P.
5.0
We hired Jenny for a unique opportunity. We were getting married away from home and needed a sitter for overnight care to help the day of and the morning after. We found Jenny through Care.com and she was amazing! She was punctual, very kind, and both my daughters loved her. They instantly took to...
- Janel W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Downers Grove, IL:
How can I find a Downers Grove babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Downers Grove, 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 98 babysitters in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?
The average rate for Downers Grove, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.72 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 Downers Grove, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Downers Grove, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 98 listed babysitters.