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188 babysitters are listed in Evanston, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Evanston, IL
4.6
(15)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 39-year-old responsible mother of two wonderful children. When I was in high school I would babysit kids on weekends as an occasional nanny for date night. Since my children are much more independent now , I get back to babysitting again and love taking care of kids. I love kids and like to play board games or do crafts...
Katarzyna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter reached out to Kathy with open arms the first time she met her, which put me at ease. Kathy is very easy to work with and was good with our dog, too. I would hire her again!"
Christine G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysit a 15-month-old boy along with my mom, we have been watching him 3 days a week since he was 2 months old. I also work at a company, babysitting during classes. The kids' ages range from 3 months to 11 years. I also work with children as a junior docent at a Museum of Natural History, I give tours to school groups,...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is a dear and helped us with our infant daughter in the evenings and weekend nights. She was very capable and has a great calm demeanor about her. Being a student we called on her a few days to weeks before to schedule with her. When she could help us out...
Jeannine T.
Nia H.
Evanston, IL
$14-19/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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She brings games to play and is very warm and caring."
Jandella F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elena. I'm 40 years old and a mother of 4 children (14, 11, 10, 7) My kids are in school . I worked for more than 3 families and I have experience with newborns, 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 story...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(8)
Hired by 4 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can highly recommend Isadora, based on interactions we had with her we can say that she is a very dependable person, she keeps her commitments, is punctual and she has a high level of empathy. She is very honest, attentive, and thoughtful!"
Paul W.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We interviewed Paulette both over the phone and in person. She was on time, friendly, and my kids really liked her! We ended up not being the best fit for her (e.g. she's looking for long-term employment while we only need a nanny for a year) but another family...
Karen G.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Hannah and I
a recent graduate from Chapman University. I am looking to find a regular babysitting or nannying position as I transition into living in LA. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with kids through being a camp counselor for 5 years and tons of babysitting. I absolutely love...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our needs changed so we did not end up hiring Hannah (or anyone) for a regular aftercare babysitting position. However, my kids met Hannah and loved her, and she watched them for a one-off childcare gig. She is punctual, responsible, communicative, and my kids...
Edan L.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie, I'm 19 years old, and I'm an ETHS graduate and college student. I babysit for 2 families right now and I'm looking for a 3rd job. I have several years of babysitting and nannying experience and have taken care of kids of all ages, from infant to school age. I'm a Red Cross certified babysitter and I'm...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Maggie is very friendly and was always punctual to work, even 15 minutes early. She is musically inclined and would sing to my son, which he enjoyed. My son is young so a lot of the games they would engage in involved music. Initially she would ask a lot of...
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ariel and I'm a 21-year-old college student. I study Piano Performance and French at Belmont University, and reside in Evanston for the summers. I have been a day camp counselor and nanny/babysitter for the past 6 summers. I have worked with all ages. I'm also CPR certified. I am looking to babysit afternoons...
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ariel is my daughter, I can say she is trustworthy, dependable, sweet, caring and compassionate. She has worked with kids as a counselor every summer and babysat throughout her high school years. She goes above and beyond with caring for other people and is highly...
Lisa R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Larissa is a conscientious, kind young woman. She spent time babysitting our special needs son for the past couple of months off and on as needed and he just adored her. She is punctual, responsible and flexible, all of which were important to us as a family."
Natalie M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is an experienced caretaker that works great with kids! She is energetic and responsible! After working at a summer camp she is trained and experienced at working with children of all ages! "
Isabelle C.
Safiya B.
Evanston, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 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: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Safiya was wonderful with our two boys (ages 2 and 4). She is kind, reliable, and responsive, and our boys quickly warmed up to her. We highly recommend her!"
Melissa C.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
Victoria S.
Evanston, IL
$18-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria. I'm 22 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 would love to have conversation and can't wait to connect!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is polite and punctual and my kids love her. Not much to say but she is everything a good babysitter should be."
Aaron J.
Lucy E.
Evanston, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lucy. Thank you for considering my profile. I am currently a student at San Diego State University and I'm home for winter break (December 28-January 14) to help with babysitting and other family needs. With COVID-19 I follow protocol and I am vaccinated/boosted. I am willing to do anything to ensure the safety of...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings, I'm Savannah, a 24-year-old native of Evanston, IL. I spent four years as a student-athlete in Los Angeles, studying kinesiology. I describe myself as a fun, creative, energetic, and nurturing woman with a profound passion for sports, the human body, and children's development. For me, working with kids is more than...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience teaching: I spent one year as a substitute in the West Chester Area School District and last year as an English teacher at a secondary school school in Spain. I am currently getting my Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy at Northwestern. I am available for babysitting some mornings/evenings and...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Julia was so wonderful with our 10-month old! Our baby has had a lot of anxiety with new people, but not Julia. They played together and read books while we got ready for a night out. Julia communicated well and only as needed while we were enjoying our night out....
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have experience as a housekeeper. I am detail oriented. I will listen to your opinion and clean the house the way that you want to use the solutions that you will like me to use.
Elena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL
Katarzyna W.
5.0
Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly recommend!
- Cathy L.
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren is a dear and helped us with our infant daughter in the evenings and weekend nights. She was very capable and has a great calm demeanor about her. Being a student we called on her a few days to weeks before to schedule with her. When she could help us out she was very punctual and arranged...
- Jeannine T.
Nia H.
5.0
She brings games to play and is very warm and caring.
- Jandella F.
Elena F.
5.0
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 other children (including twins!) prior, Elena brought a wealth of knowledge that put my mind at ease as a first-time mother. She always ensured our son was...
- Quincey L.
Isadora T.
5.0
Isadora is wonderful! She is patient, kind and attentive. Her overall tone and presence is loving and gentle. My kids absolutely adore her and seem as though their spirits are lifted after their time with her. This is my first experience leaving my kiddos with someone other than family. I have...
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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 188 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 $18.45 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 Evanston, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Evanston, 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 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 122 reviews of the 188 listed babysitters.