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Niaja L.

Nanny

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello I have 4 years of experience in childcare ranging from children from 6 months to 15years old. I was a lead daycare teacher assistant , I helped train employees when they first started, them the priority of childcare safety. I'm 21 years old. I absolutely adore working with children which is why I'm looking for a...

Care Member says "I had the pleasure of having Niaja as our nanny for the past six months, and she has been absolutely wonderful. Niaja is incredibly reliable, always...

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Maddie F.

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. And I would love to help out any family that I can in my spare time. I am also CPR certified! My pictures are from working with kiddos in clinics

Elizabeth L. says "She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and...

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Anda C.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV/video gaming is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am passionate about. I am not...

Adriana C. says "Unfortunately I have missed hiring Anda by an hour, she was offered another job before I could check in with my husband. We would've loved having her!...

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Meghan K.

Full-Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...

Former Member A. says "Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Jill K.

Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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Grace K.

Full Time, Part Time, After School

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.

Korinne M. says "We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us...

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Mia M.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...

Jess P. says "Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and...

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Kethleen D.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
I'm a childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over nine years of experience, I've worked with children of various ages, providing a safe and stimulating environment for their holistic development. My patient and calm demeanor allows me to connect with children on a deeper...

Care Member says "Kethleen jumped in for a short-notice babysitting need and was absolutely wonderful. From the second she stepped into our doors and upon immediate...

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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 34-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I used to nanny full time (and I still babysit occasionally) but for the last 3 years I've been helping families who need another hand! I can help with laundry, errands, running the dishwasher. And I also help...

Michelle L. says "Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made...

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Lan T.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...

Ariel Z. says "We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient,...

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Abby M.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
My name is Abby-I am a licensed social worker, trained in play therapy, with a concentration on working with children and families! Prior to my master's, I worked for three years at a youth organization, specializing in education, social and, emotional growth with middle school-aged youth. Throughout, I have been a caregiver for...

Mary Beth M. says "We are so incredibly grateful for Abby! Abby started nannying for us when my daughter was 6-months old. Abby has a very gentle, warm style with...

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Cara S.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
*I am not available* Hello! My name is Cara. I am 26 years old. I graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in Sociology. I have worked as a nanny with kids ranging in age from 6 months to 4 years old. I worked at summer camp for 6 summers and three of those summers I was a group counselor with 11 6-year-old girls. I love...

Kevin K. says "Cara watched our one year old daughter for most of a year. During that time she was very reliable and provided great care. She did great playing,...

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Amy W.

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

Wheeling, IL

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...

Brian T. says "Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay...

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Haley H.

Upbeat Sitter Ready To Stop So Much Screen Time!

Lake Bluff, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me! I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...

Erik E. says "Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the...

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Samantha W.

Medical Student Looking For Family To Work With

North Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family! I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...

Jolly B. says "I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was...

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Melissa J.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a mother of two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 9. I was a special education teacher who worked in Oak Forest. I worked in the district for 15 years. Having my own children and having had worked as a teacher, I am extremely flexible. I put a lot of time and care into my job and the care of my children....

Jenn R. says "We did not end up hiring Melissa because of other conflicts, but she was responsive and polite in our communications."

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Shana G.

All About Me

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Shana. I live in Glenview, Illinois. I have worked with children for 15 years. I started out as a camp counselor working with ages 6-12, and I've worked as a part-time babysitter in the Glenview area working with the ages of 4 months to 7 years old. I was a teacher in the Glenview area for two years working in the...

Robert S. says "Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine....

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Denise M.

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi, I'm Denise! I'm a mom of two daughters, grandmother of a spunky 6 1/2 yr. and 4 yr. old, a semi-grandmother to my boyfriend's 3 grandchildren (9, 10 and 15 yr. old) who's looking for a part-time babysitting job in the early afternoon during the week and/or evenings any night. I love kids and they love me and my kids think...

Katie H. says "Denise was a wonderful after school sitter! She was very dependable and my kids loved her. Highly recommend!"

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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...

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Charina M.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a certified nurse's assistant, and a mother of five kids, four of whom are already grown and in the Philippines. Most of my experience was in the hospital, taking care of newborn babies. Being a mother and raising five kids already. I know I can be as good as I am taking care of older people. Just give me a try.

Susan D. says "Charina is warm and friendly, reliable and has done everything possible to accommodate us in the interview process."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.20/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

Babysitters in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Niaja L.

I had the pleasure of having Niaja as our nanny for the past six months, and she has been absolutely wonderful. Niaja is incredibly...

- Care member

Maddie F.

She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is...

- Elizabeth L.

Anda C.

Unfortunately I have missed hiring Anda by an hour, she was offered another job before I could check in with my husband. We would've loved...

- Adriana C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Highwood, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Highwood, 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 5 babysitters in Highwood, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Highwood, IL babysitters on Care.com is $22.20 per hour as of June 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 Highwood, 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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