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Alia S.

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process. I am academically trained in child development (all...

Lindsay L. says "I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire...

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Rea M.

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I am Rea. A Certified Nursing Assistant. With an extensive background in babysitting for children of all ages coupled with my experience in being a camp counselor before on our church and my fun-loving and caring personality. I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to your family. From preparing healthy snacks...

Ashley R. says "Rea is an amazing and highly responsive care giver! She has created a beautiful and enriching environment for children to learn and discover freely. She...

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Julia S.

Julia Babysitter/ Tutor

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been professional working with kids for two years. I am a certified camp counselor, I also have my SBS and ISD certification. Additionally I have my level 1 intro to education certification. I will be attending North Central College and studying to become an elementary teacher.

Care Member says "We hired Julia for a one-time night out. She arrived on time and was very sweet and courteous. Our kids had a great time with her. Would totally hire...

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Corinne C.

Experienced Energetic Nanny

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Munirih P.

Loves To Laugh, Learn, And Provide Quality Care

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...

Joseph A. says "Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again."

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Olga R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs (ADD&ADHD). I am someone who loves the outdoors and believes that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their...

Care Member says "Olga worked with us for almost 2 years taking care of my son from 9 months old to just under 3 years old and my daughter from birth to 6 months. My son...

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Ashley H.

Babysitter Who Loves Literature!

Forest Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Ashley and In May 2020, I graduated with a Master of Arts in English, concentration in literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This academic achievement, my excellent track record as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and my commitment to teamwork and my current job as a High School English Teacher make...

Claire C. says "Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old...

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Callista V.

Brookfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am the oldest of four children and volunteered in Children/Youth Ministry for years, so I've had my fair share of caring for babies, children and pre-teens over the years. I've previously worked with a nonprofit in Little Village to help give the youth in the community a safer life away from gangs. Currently, I work in...

Care Member says "I have had her watch my 2 boys a few times now and she’s been wonderful and very caring. My kids love her. "

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Ana C.

Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Flight Attendant for American Airlines. I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
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Bogumila D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...

Michelle G. says "Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in...

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Amelia T.

Cant Wait To Meet You!

Oak Park, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I have experience babysitting children from birth through the teen years. I am engaging, creative, and fun. I enjoy all different activities with them, such as; arts/crafts, games, playing at the park, and baking, to name a few.

Care Member says "I can't recommend Amelia enough! She watched my newborn twin girls, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in her care. Amelia is so gentle and...

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Emily N.

Compassionate, Reliable Child Care: Emily N.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Emily. I am 28 years old and currently work as a legal assistant. I attended college in Florida where I babysat for a family with the sweetest little girl and 2 dogs for 2. 5 years. It was my favorite job I've ever had! Since moving home to Illinois, I have worked in real estate law. Though I am thankful for the...

Care Member says "Emily was the best sitter I have ever had! She not only showed kindness and care for my daughter, but was also very professional with promptness and...

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Juanita L.

Enthusiastic Babysitter Available For Weeknights.

Bellwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play. I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants. I'm also...

Nyemarie M. says "Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I...

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Luana A.

River Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello dear families, My name is Luana, and I am 27 years old. In Brazil, my home country, I have a degree in education and have worked with tutoring, assisting children with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. In the United States, I have worked with children of various ages and have also taken courses in baby-led...

Jennifer Z. says "Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart, funny, and...

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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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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe. I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...

Millie K. says "Met with Rachele for care for our little guy. She was on time and came to meet us after a long day for her. We are very excited to have her start with us....

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Irma V.

Nanny With A Lot Of Experience

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
My name is Irma. I am 61 years old and I have a lot of experience in child care since I am a mother and grandmother and I had the pleasure of caring for and raising my children and grandchildren. To be honest I don't speak English (my daughter is helping me write this) but if you need someone to take care of your children with...

Amanda L. says "Irma is amazing! My husband and I hired Irma to start looking after our daughter when she was just a couple months old and now she’s part of our family....

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Antonika T.

Part-Time Babysitting - Flexible Babysitter Available Now - Evenings And Weekends

Broadview, IL

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have over 10+ years experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am a very reliable person. I absolutely love children and show them great attention. I am able to provide references if needed. I have excellent communication skills and very patient with children.

Care Member says "She was on time, per my request was only doing non-screen activities. She played from basketball to chess with my kid. My kid was very happy. "

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Yasmine S.

Cicero, IL

3.5(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old educator! I work at an Elementary School located in Brookfield IL. My passion for working with children has always stemmed very deeply, My job has always brought me great joy and a sense of purpose knowing I am caring for my little people who will soon be the future of our world. I enjoy jumping to...

Care Member says "Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding. We would...

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Samantha M.

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo, plays, etc. But I can also spend the day at home coloring, dancing,...

Annie H. says "My children love Samantha! I would highly recommend her to any family. I have 2 children that require extra attention for severe food allergies and she...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.73/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmhurst, IL

Babysitters in Elmhurst, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Alia S.

I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I...

- Lindsay L.

Rea M.

Rea is an amazing and highly responsive care giver! She has created a beautiful and enriching environment for children to learn and...

- Ashley R.

Julia S.

We hired Julia for a one-time night out. She arrived on time and was very sweet and courteous. Our kids had a great time with her. Would...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elmhurst, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elmhurst, 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 30 babysitters in Elmhurst, 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.

The average rate for Elmhurst, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.73 per hour as of August 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 Elmhurst, 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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