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Dinora R.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
A few family members work in the flight industry and I was the on call sitter sometimes starting at night and finishing in the morning. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew that I have watched over for 8 years. I was also a sitter for a family with 2 girls between the ages of 5 and 9 for a couple years. Pets are no issue for me since I...

Nicol R. says "She's very engaging with the kids. Seems to really understand how a child's mind thinks. She has a great energy and is very creative."

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Christen S.

Calm, Patient Sitter :)

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Christen and I am currently a graduate student in a gap year! I have experience with kids as I have worked in a daycare the past few years not to mention I have worked personally with many different families! Look forward to hearing from you!

Andrew W. says "Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed."

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Taylor T.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...

Jen S. says "Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my...

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Tina Q.

Responsible, Young, And Reliable 23 Y/o Seeking Nanny Position!

Palos Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am experienced in the medical field, babysitting, pet sitting, and the restaurant industry. Growing up, I have always had a love for both kids and pets! I have volunteered with families and their babies ages 0-2 in the Occupational/Physical/Speech therapy setting prior to graduating from UIC with a Bachelor's of Science...

Vierlyn S. says "In the years I have known Tina, I can say that she is incredibly trustworthy, thoughtful and family oriented. She is reliable and generous to a...

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Jessica M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Jessica! I am a 27-year-old who loves kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15. I worked 4 years as a Program Therapist at an Eating Recovery Center and I started a new job at Cook County Department of Corrections. I have 5 years experience working with the Chicago Park District as a summer recreational...

Kristin B. says "Jessica has been a great babysitter for my 2 year old son. She plays with him, preparers meals and helps with potty training. She is always cheerful and...

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Jenna R.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Kathy S.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Kathy and I have been a nanny for the same family for the past 12 years. There are two boys ages 14 and 9. I watched them 4 days a week for the past 10 years. Both boys are in school full time now so they don't really need a nanny anymore. My schedule is opened up quite a bit now. I have 2 grandchildren ages 6 &...

Shaneva M. says "ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!! My family has grown by 1 when we found Kathy! I travel A LOT for work and we've moved to IL and are detached from family. Kathy...

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Kimberly R.

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...

Andrea G. says "Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family....

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Casandra F.

Fun, Energetic, And Loving Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Casandra, I have over 6+ yrs of experience in the Care taking of children. I am experienced with an array of ages from infancy to teens. I am very energetic, fun, responsible and outgoing. I am very creative and love to play games. I have a resume with my detailed skills and references available upon request. I can...

Care Member says "This was my first time using CARE.COM to book a caregiver for my 2 little ones. I must say that I am glad that Casandra was able to care for my little...

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Dionne V.

Part-time Caregiver/Nanny

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I currently work in a school with children that have developmental disabilities. I have been doing that for the past 15 years and prior to that I was a CNA. I enjoy working with children and adults.

Stephanie K. says "Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her."

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Jayla L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...

Essence J. says "Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"

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Felice W.

Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability

Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...

Care Member says "Felice is amazing! It was our first time having our daughter being taking care of by someone who isn’t us and Felice calmed our nerves! She’s very...

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Kyli W.

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...

Ronda W. says "Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in...

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Mireya F.

Part-time Nanny/ House Manager/ Babysitter Available

Park Forest, IL

4.7(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 2 years' experience with being a nanny. I feel comfortable working with up to 4 kids at a time. I have experience with a wide range of age groups, ranging from 10 months to 10 years old, and have been hired by 4 different families from this site. When accepting roles, I like to become a part of the family and...

Janel R. says "Mireya is SO kind and caring to our kids!!! She goes out of her way to find educational games to do with them, she sits and plays pretend with them, and...

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Angelica S.

Hi, My Name Is Angelica.

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as wholeheartedly caring, compassionate, and detail oriented. I like working with kids because every day is something new and no matter the challenges the world faces they find something, anything to be happy about. Children when their interest gets peaked have this gleam in their eye and it feels...

Care Member says "We absolutely fell in love with Angelica! My 2 boys 9 & 7 get so excited when she comes. We have been hiring her for random days for about 2 years. She...

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Erin S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am currently a college student-athlete at Trinity College in Connecticut but I live in the south suburbs of Chicago! I am a member of the softball team at Trinity College and this will be my first summer in a very long time not filled up with travel softball. I have a very open schedule all summer and lot of experience...

Roxane H. says "Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors."

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Rebecca Z.

Child-care | Academic Tutor | Pet-sitter

Alsip, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My love for children is immeasurable. I truly enjoy spending time with kids as they are not just curious but genuine, active, and find silliness everywhere. There is so much to learn from them. At a young age, I became a second mom to my siblings which grew this innate nurturing instinct that allowed me to work with/for almost...

Care Member says "My kids had a blast with Rebecca! She is kind, fun, and engaging. She arrived on time and was super professional and helpful. She is an excellent...

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Madison W.

Meet Me, Maddie!

Tinley Park, IL

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Madison and I have had a passion for working with children as far back as my own childhood! I currently work as a registered nurse in a pediatric emergency room. For this position I am certified in CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The think my profession perfectly...
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Jamiya D.

Dolton, IL

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I've dealt with ages from new born to 16. I sometimes often babysit children who doesn't have a daily schedule so I would often make up one as in learning time, story time, nap time, and fun time, but I don't mind adapting into the parents schedule already made. I often keep it professional while opening up to the children so...
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Johanna W.

Oak Forest, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible. In my spare time, I like to train my dogs and hangout with family and friends I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of life. I am very responsible, reliable, caring, and I love to get any job done. I also do enjoy long walks so I'll...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Homewood, IL

Babysitters in Homewood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Dinora R.

She's very engaging with the kids. Seems to really understand how a child's mind thinks. She has a great energy and is very creative.

- Nicol R.

Christen S.

Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed.

- Andrew W.

Taylor T.

Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing...

- Jen S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Homewood, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Homewood, 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 6 babysitters in Homewood, 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 Homewood, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.67 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 Homewood, 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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