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Afsheen J.

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Afsheen. I am looking for a babysitting job near me. I live in Mundelein. I am 46 years old and have a lot of experience with kids. I have older kids of my own and can take in any challenge with any kid. I love kids and can't wait to babysit! I can pickup and drop off kids to there destination! I am available from...

Care Member says "Afsheen is so warm, kind, attentive and my son loved her. He would babble and laugh so much with her. She prepped baby solid food for him and fed him as...

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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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Sarah K.

Part-time Tutor Available

Lincolnshire, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.

Megan C. says "I was nervous to try Care.com, but when Sarah showed up - it was so great and all worries went away! Sarah is wonderful to work with and my son...

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Taylor N.

About Me

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a junior in college looking to work during the summer and briefly throughout the school year during fall, winter, and spring breaks. I'm a responsible and caring individual who loves spending time with children. I have always had a passion for working with kids, I have a lot of experience babysitting for family and friends....

Michelle B. says "Taylor was quick to respond and welcomed an meet-and-greet for our two golden retrievers. She took the time to let us get to know her and walked the...

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Abby M.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Hunter T.

Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been a professional nanny for 10 years and I have a 3-year-old daughter. The ages I have worked with are newborn to 10 years old, with extensive newborn experience. I have done date night sitting for dozens of families. I love doing arts and crafts with the children, as well as being outdoors and going swimming. I am very...

Laura R. says "Hunter was wonderful with my two children (2yo and 3mo). She was so attentive and full of energy! My kids absolutely loved her. She was always on time and...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Olga S.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have more then 6 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids. I am responsible, dependable, kind, patient,...

Care Member says "I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and...

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Kethleen D.

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Klimentina G.

Loving Nanny

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 10 years, including 1 year with special needs child , 2 years taking care of 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , and newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Currently I am a nanny of another pre beautiful twins (just turned 2 ) and after...

Care Member says "Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text,...

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Maddie F.

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Janesha L.

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a childcare provider with 18 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the development and growth of children. My patient and creative approach, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their...

Care Member says "Nesha is a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with child care and...

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Molly E.

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...

Care Member says "Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came...

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Danielle S.

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a graduate of UIC and currently work full-time as an executive assistant. I've grown up babysitting in my community and have been a nanny for the past five years. I have experience caring for children ranging from newborns to middle schoolers. I pride myself on being reliable, engaging, trustworthy, and punctual. My goal is...

Cindy R. says "Danielle is the absolute best! She became part of our family. She was always on time, reliable, happy and very playful with the kids. One of my kids has...

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Izabella K.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Bringing six years of experience to your family, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact young lives, and I enjoy supporting families by providing reliable care. I have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) and...

Susan T. says "Izabella was great with pick ups and drop offs. She helped with dinner prep for the kids She's so sweet! We were sad to lose 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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Agnieszka G.

Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...

Lisa S. says "Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up...

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Elizabeth S.

Fun Loving Nanny

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have raised two children, and sat for my two grand kids boy 3 and a girl 1 and countless number of nieces and nephews, I can say that I love to read to kids dance with them act silly draw, paint and color. I'm also a caregiver, I just love caring for both young and elderly. I worked for a company for 19 + years and wanted to...

Laura P. says "Liz did a great job for us over the summer, we always felt like our toddlers were safe and happy with her."

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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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Lan T.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.74/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Babysitters in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Afsheen J.

Afsheen is so warm, kind, attentive and my son loved her. He would babble and laugh so much with her. She prepped baby solid food for him...

- Care member

Mia M.

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,...

- Jess P.

Sarah K.

I was nervous to try Care.com, but when Sarah showed up - it was so great and all worries went away! Sarah is wonderful to work with and...

- Megan C.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Lake Forest, IL

The average rate for babysitters in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com is $19.74 per hour as of November 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Lake Forest, IL often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 19 babysitters in Lake Forest, IL, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Lake Forest, IL offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Lake Forest, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Lake Forest.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Lake Forest offer flexible or same-day availability.

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