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72 babysitters are listed in Elmwood Park, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL
4.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kotche, am a French speaking woman and English is my second language. I currently work part-time with a family that has a 5-month-old, and sometimes I babysit on weekends for a 4-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. My work experience has always been evolved around people. From hairdresser to caregiver. I am...
Kotche can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kotchema nannied for our family and we can not say enough wonderful things about her! She cares for our son as if he were her own child, the care is truly incredible. She is always early and we can always rely on her. It feels like Kotchema has become apart of our...
Danny S.
5.0
(6)
I enjoyed caring for children so much and realize how many families are in need of quality child care, I decided to walk away from corporate America and dedicate my time and love providing childcare to families that are in need.
I remember being a single mom having to find childcare for my children, it was not a easy task. I...
Albertrita can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Albertrita is very dedicated and works really well with kids."
Joann A.
5.0
(4)
Hi! I am interested in caring for your children. I assure you I have outstanding characteristics that suit you and your family. With participating in school clubs, I both have received a lot of compliments on my care for children. I have a lot of experience with dealing with kids ranging all over the spectrum. I have been...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I loved Nicole! She was super fun and my kids loved her! Her personality is truly one of a kind. definitely hire her again! "
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Amy A.
Elmwood Park, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Current Early Childhood Education Student Available For Part-time Babysitting.
5.0
(1)
Experienced child care worker looking to step away from daycare and work with an individual family.
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not and this is coming from a mother of a three year old! Amy loves to get to the child's level and see things from...
Raquel Z.
Gabriela U.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabriela. I am 41 years old. I'm interested in this job and I have my own car. I'm very reliable and good with kids. I have lots of experience if you have more questions just let me know. You can see my reviews that can say more about my work. I can provide you with phone numbers just in case you need to reach out to...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela was our full-time nanny from Summer 2020 till present. She has been exceptional and we were so lucky to have her care for our daughter. She bonded with our daughter immediately at 18 months, was so caring and affectionate and developed a wonderful bond...
Jessica G.
Lisbeth D.
Elmwood Park, IL
$20/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have raised two great kids of my own, ages 24 and 29. My daughter currently works in the tradeshow industry and my son has a career in law enforcement. I am a nurturing, compassionate, kind and patient person with 14 years experience caring for children from infant to 12 years old. I am fully vaccinated and boosted, as well as...
Lisbeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz has been our nanny for 3 years. She is incredibly trustworthy and reliable. In 3 years, she has never been late once!
When she first started, it was with 2 very active boys - a two year old and an infant. She has boundless energy and is very active. She...
Trina S.
Margaret O.
Elmwood Park, IL
$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie. I am 25 years old. I have worked as an Assistant Teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center, as a nanny for a family as well as a date night babysitter for local families. I am currently a nanny for a wonderful family but am still available for the occasional date nights you may need!
Margaret can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to...
Mary B.
Melissa S.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 6+ years, I am CPR certified and I have a passion for care, I have met many people and family's that I have a pleasure to be apart of there life and work with them. I am a very caring and outgoing person I am flexible and always willing to help. Thank you more about me you can email me and will talk...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Melissa is great! She is professional, reliable, trustworthy, and responsible. My grandma is 90 years old, bedridden, very fragile and Melissa really works well with her. She treats my grandma as if she was her own. We can't say enough good things about her. We've...
Gina F.
Taylor M.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very experienced caregiver who enjoys loving on little ones. I am an active, fun, and engaging sitter who would be honored to have the opportunity to provide care for your family. I have a plethora of child care experience as a gymnastics coach to an ABA therapist for kiddos diagnosed with Autism. I am adaptable to...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We recently spent the weekend in Nashville and needed someone to watch our 2 children (ages 7&8) so we could have a date night. After reading her reviews and speaking with her we decided that Taylor would be a good fit, and boy were we wrong because she was a...
Kenneth B.
Sandy N.
Elmwood Park, IL
$30-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based word study. I also love reading and working with students with their reading comprehension skills.
I truly believe that children learn through play and experience. If you consider me for this position I want you to know that I will be out of...
Sandy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."
Yarelis S.
Angela M.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm 28 years old.
I am from Colombia.
I describe myself as a respectful, educated, responsible, organized, fun, adventurous and very patient person. I am a very creative person, I like to paint, draw pictures.
CPR certified and infant qualified trained
Fully vaccinated
Good swimmer
I have 9 years of experience in...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Angela is a wonderful nanny. She has worked with my family since 2021 and we couldn’t be more appreciative of such a kind and gentle soul. My kids love and adore her. Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting her will feel the connection immediately. She is truly...
Care member
Angelica S.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Polish/English speaking. I have watched plenty of children over the past 10 years. The ages were 2, 4, 8. I am an outgoing person! I love outdoors! Let me know what you think.
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"We interviewed and hired Angelica as an after school nanny for our children. She worked for us for 1 week and did a great job. When I checked in with her at the end of her first week, she expressed no concerns or complaints. However, I suddenly received an email...
Sapna A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children most of my life, I started babysitting when I was about 11 years old and have really been doing it ever since. I have watched children and infants ranging in age from days old to about 12 years old. I Nanny for a 4-year-old boy a 3-year-old girl. My previous position I nannied for a boy and girl...
Emmaly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emmaly has been a phenomenal nanny for my family for nearly a year, caring for my now 3-year-old son and 11-month-old daughter. She is friendly, engaging, positive, and always looking for ways to help without being asked. My son loves to talk her ear off and play...
Kristine F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am sure you have been on this site a while searching thorough many caregivers trying to find that perfect someone whom you know will be able to care for your little ones. I am a dedicated, hardworking, and caring nanny who has spent many years loving children who...
Coryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I am currently available weekends & weekday evenings.
Rate: Starting at $30/hour (very flexible)
I am an accountant looking for a side gig hanging with kids, what I love to do! I have experience babysitting newborns to teenagers. While in college I worked with a family of 3 children (8, 6, and 2) for four years...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
1.0
(1)
I have taken care of children for over 8 years now, and would love to continue. I can provide excellent references! Feel free to message me with any questions!
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hey . Im a Senior at Lane tech. Im the oldest sibling of 3 and have 2 amazing pets, I play guitar. I'd love to help with anything from babysitting to tutoring.
Prior Experience
Babysitting for family friends and siblings
Worked at a Park as a recreation leader
Volunteered at a Preschool
Hi! My name is Savannah and I'm 21 years old. I am currently taking a break from school. I am looking for some babysitting and pet sitting jobs, both one-time and recurring. I have a completely free schedule. I have been working on and off as a babysitter since I was 14. I also am very hobby-oriented and love art, dance,...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Danyla W.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, hardworking and determined
I like working with kids because I am a big kid at heart. Whether it's engaging in arts and crafts or playing at the pool with the them, I find joy in witnessing their creativity. It also allows me tap in my inner child and reminiscence on my own experiences with...
Danyla can also help with: Meal prep, travel
I have 4 years of experience house/pet sitting and am able to run errands/do odd jobs. I regularly house sat for a couple who had two elderly dogs, so I'm also comfortable watching pets who need extra care:)
I'm also open to babysitting or nannying.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL
Kotche A.
5.0
Kotchema nannied for our family and we can not say enough wonderful things about her! She cares for our son as if he were her own child, the care is truly incredible. She is always early and we can always rely on her. It feels like Kotchema has become apart of our family and is more than we could...
- Danny S.
Albertrita N.
5.0
Alberita's dedication to our family was the biggest blessing of our lives. She was professional yet loving, trustworthy and loyal. She fit into our lives so perfectly. It has been 5 years since we began. Since that time we have experienced so many things and so many milestones. She was integral with...
- Patience K.
Nicole A.
5.0
I loved Nicole! She was super fun and my kids loved her! Her personality is truly one of a kind. definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Amy A.
5.0
Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not and this is coming from a mother of a three year old! Amy loves to get to the child's level and see things from their perspective. I've personally...
- Raquel Z.
Gabriela U.
5.0
Gaby has been an amazing nanny for our family for the past year. She has been extremely reliable and engaged with our kids (boys ages 3 and 6 months when she started). Gaby does imaginary play with them, takes them to the park and is teaching them to be kind and work through their feelings. She...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elmwood Park, IL:
How can I find a Elmwood Park babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Elmwood Park, IL?
The average rate for Elmwood Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.17 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 72 listed babysitters.