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83 babysitters are listed in Evanston, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Evanston, IL
Isadora watched my 6 and 4 year old boys while my primary care was out of town. She has an amazing knack for communicating and listening…
Review for Isadora T. by Care member
She brings games to play and is very warm and caring.
Review for Nia H. by Jandella F.
Elena cared for our then 5 month old son when I went back to work after maternity leave. Being a mother of 4 herself and caring for many…
Review for Elena F. by Quincey L.
Babysitters in Evanston, IL
4.8
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Available for occasional or substitute babysitting in Evanston area + Overnights anywhere.
I think children are some of the most interesting people on the planet !
If you are seeking a calm, patient, experienced, safety conscious, reliable Covid-19 and RSV vaccinated, boosted, non-smoking sitter with an intuitive...
Isadora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
3.0
"Isadora is Dependable and punctual she was able to care for my bouncing kiddo. "
Care member
Nia H.
Evanston, IL
$15-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
Date Night & Event Babysitter- Available For Evenings & Weeknights
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an organized, dynamic, imaginative, and reliable graduate student with 6+ years of childcare experience. I have a toolkit full of activities that I've gathered as a camp counselor, after school care provider, and therapist-in-raining to ensure each child's needs are met and we part ways with a smile from ear to ear....
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She brings games to play and is very warm and caring."
Jandella F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elena. I'm 46years old and a mother of 4 children (19, 17, 16, 13)My kids are in school . I worked for more than 3 families and I have experience with newborns, twins, toddlers and pre-teens. I love going and playing with the kids in the park (weather permitting). I like reading books, going to the library for...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elena was such a blessing to our family during the months that she took care of our little one. She is a kind, nurturing person, and as a mother herself, she treated our child as one of her own. She would take our little one to the park to play, they would go on...
Elda M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for over 6 years. I have worked with many families, as well as worked at children's camps, and various organizations. I was on a junior Board for Pediatric Cancer for 5 years, and I absolutely loved getting to meet and know the inspiring children along the way! I have babysat children from age...
Kiera can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kiera's a wonderful babysitter. She's totally on time, has a great disposition, and gets along great with our baby girl. She's reliable and we're able to leave the baby with her and not have to worry. Great sitter!"
Benjamin P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my names Shamim, the kids I watched over used to call me "MeMe" :)
I've worked full-time at a house daycare watching and taking care of 8 kids for over 10+ years.
I love children, your kids will be under great care and safety under me, this has been my passion and I will treat them like my own.
I can provide...
Shamim can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need...
Maryam K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am reliable, caring and trustworthy. Love to engage children and challenge their inquisitive minds. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and happy. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing...
Paulette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Paulette has been working with our family for two years and she is delightful, dependable, and a fantastic caregiver for our 2.5 yr old son. Paulette has also been incredibly flexible and saved us as we navigated COVID and needed more childcare. She does a great...
Amanda M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nora and I have 6 years of experience working with children from ages newborn to 12 years of age. I used to work at a group home for mothers so I am familiar with cooking meals, cleaning, changing diapers and all the basics. I also have taken 2 years of Early Childhood Education and am CPR certified. I also take...
Nora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Nora to take care of my (then) 3 month old baby last summer. Nora is such a thoughtful and caring nanny and she is so wonderful with babies. She is focused, gives my son her full attention, she is calm, easy going and so patient. My son (who is now 13...
Shira C.
Melanie M.
Evanston, IL
$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided child care for multiple families since I was 15. I have extensive experience with infants and toddlers, as well as elementary age children and teens. I am a mother myself of a 6-year-old boy I adore children and being around them. I'm very active love sports. arts and crafts. enjoy being out doors. I'm bilingual...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great. She took care of our 3 month old until he was 2 years old . She taught him Spanish and was wonderful with him. Very punctual always available and super responsible. "
Jane H.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
* only available for date night sitter/ booking request *
thank you so much!
Member since 2016.
About me:
I'm a reliable & easy going person. I commit myself to every family I work with and try hard to create a very strong relationship with the kids to make them feel safe. I enjoy doing arts & crafts, music, books &...
Isadora can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Isa did a wonderful job sitting our 2 year old boy. She was communicative, punctual and easy to schedule. She was very nice, thoughtful and our little boy took to her right away. They played games, with toys, and she had a nice way of keeping him in line. 5 stars...
Natasha G.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! I'm Anja (AN-YA) I'm a 24-year-old freelance professional with a passion for working with children. I started officially at 14 as a camp counselor and quickly took on more responsibilities, earning the Outstanding Service Award by my third year and becoming a facilitator for the City of Evanston, where I helped...
Anja can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anja is great at caregiving because she is a person that Hey Cu. She babysat for me a few times for date nights for a couple hours and was responsive, and my son was put at ease and comfortable.No matter what field she enters she is focused, engaging and strives to...
Care member
Kamaryn J.
Evanston, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Kamaryn!
With extensive experience babysitting children of all ages and a background as a former Kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school, where I received an award for outstanding test scores in phonemic awareness and letter sounds, I know how to keep little ones entertained and well cared for. I'm currently a...
Kamaryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Victoria S.
Evanston, IL
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria. I'm 23 years old and I currently work as an RBT (Registered Behavioral Therapist) working with autistic children but I have experience with neurotypical children as well. I have experience babysitting children 6 months - 14 years old. I enjoy long walks along the lakefront, going to the beach whenever I...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria was outstanding - great communication, attentive, and the kids immediately asked when she’d be back for next time! We’re looking forward to having her back again soon!"
Care member
Madeline H.
Evanston, IL
$20-70/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 4. 55 GPA AP Student at ETHS and future Columbia University Student with 1 year of experience as a Mathnasium trained tutor, 3+ years of tutoring experience in all subjects, and 4+ years of babysitting experience. I specializes in math up to AP Calculus, but am also proficient in English and US History, with 5s on...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out."
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I have always loved caring for children. I began babysitting at a young age. I have a lot of experience with kids from all ages, I was a camp counselor for two whole summers. Where I cared for 6 girl campers each week, for 8 weeks total each summer. I love their energy and creativity. I am fun, organized, safe, and...
Larissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Larissa is an absolute gem. She is dedicated, kind, calm, fun, reliable, and incredibly responsible. My kids adored her and always looked forward to spending time with her. Larissa went above and beyond, seamlessly balancing the importance of following my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants through teenagers. My experience isn't limited to care taking but professionally supervising as well. I am currently working at one of the local high schools!
Kiley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We love Kiley! She is extremely trustworthy, very hands on with the kiddos and is so kind to our puppy. I highly recommend Kiley."
Susan L.
5.0
(3)
I have over 11 years of work experience, four of those years babysitting and nannying, six years in education (four years of tutoring ages 5-16 and two years in outdoor education and garden teaching with ages 5-16.). I am incredibly safety-minded and have been first aid/CPR trained 5 times with plans to renew in Sep 2021. I love...
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is truly outstanding with children and is a fun, loving girl who is supportive and would be an exceptional caregiver. She is knowledgeable with a wide range of ages because she was a summer camp counselor for two full summers after completing a competitive...
Jessica F.
5.0
(1)
I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Safiya B.
Evanston, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Safiya! I started out by watching my neighbor's kids and fell in love with babysitting from there. I feel honored to have been able to witness the kids I have watched explore and grow into amazing young people. I would love to continue to be able facilitate that for other little ones. I have 4 years experience with...
Safiya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have used Safiya a bunch. She is great. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I love being a care giver, especially with children. I love learning and nurturing children's curiosity. I am particularly good at connecting with babies, toddlers and young children. I enjoy playing games with kids, doing arts and crafts and playing outside or going to the park.
I've been teaching for 10+ years. I have...
Shawny can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My son gets so excited to see Shawny every time she arrives... this makes leaving a little easier for me. She is very engaging and isn't afraid to get on the floor to play. Her love for creativity and languages shine though during their playtime. We love working...
Michta E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and loving mom who adores children. I have two children of my own ages 11 and 20 where i've had the most consistent experience :). I enjoy art and crafts, adventure of the outdoors and is adaptive to the child's love of their own. I believe children have so much within and its always my desire to aid in them...
Dalia-ann can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Wow Dalia she knows what she is doing very dedicated patient caring loving she will always be my baby sitter anytime I need one."
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Evanston, IL:
How can I find a Evanston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Evanston, 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 83 babysitters in Evanston, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Evanston, IL?
The average rate for Evanston, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.37 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Evanston, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Evanston, 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.
Ratings for Evanston, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Evanston, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 104 reviews of the 83 listed babysitters.