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Taylor W.

School Year Babysitter/Nanny

Olympia Fields, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been babysitting and taking care of children since I was in the 7th grade. I have experience with kids of all ages, from newborns to 13 years old. I also have experience with pick-ups and drop-offs. Meal preparation is also something I could do, I love to cook and know a lot of kid friendly snacks and meal options. I have...
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Krishell B.

Olympia Fields, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my Name is Krishell I've been babysitting about 4 years now. I love playing games with kids, reading books, , doing arts and crafts , and going to the park. I will clean, make dinner, help with homework , and help the kids get to bed on time. I have worked with children from age 2 months - 10 years old. I am responsible,...
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Macherra K.

College Student

Olympia Fields, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! I am an outgoing 20-year-old nursing student who has a passion for kids! I have a lot of experience watching kids of all age groups!
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Jennifer M.

Babysitting Provider

Oak Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! :) My name is Jennifer. I'm a 51-year-old mother of two sons (22 & 17.) I have cared for children ages birth-12 years. After being laid-off from a down-sizing brokerage firm 20 years back, I decided to incorporate babysitting into being a stay-at-home mommy, & I just ADORE it. I have found this to be the most rewarding...

Care Member says "As a person who is steeped in parenting research and education I couldn’t be happier with Jenny. She excels in creating a nurturing environment that...

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Jordan R.

Richton Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
A dedicated and experienced nanny and babysitting with 5 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the care of newborns and toddlers. Skilled in providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment, she is well-versed in feeding, diapering, sleep routines, and age-appropriate activities. Highly adaptable to the needs of...

Temitope O. says "She is the best babysitter i ever known "

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Taylor T.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Ashley R.

Homewood, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm Ashley! I'm 26 years old. I live in Homewood, IL. I have about 6 years of experience in childcare with many more of babysitting when I was younger. Let me know if you're interested or have any questions! :)

Sarah J. says "Great with kids! My 2 boys loved her!!! They won't stop asking when she's gonna come over again. Highly recommend "

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Lawannada A.

Loving Nanny And Babysitter

Riverdale, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a loving mother of 6. I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I have worked and volunteered along my mother at her daycare. In which I have been an assistant preschool teacher.

Jamal H. says "She's an beautiful person very friendly and kind"

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Samantha S.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am looking to help out with date nights. I have worked for multiple families long term and have experience with different age groups. My youngest I've worked with was twin newborns and the oldest was 12 years old. References are available upon request. I am very active and like to play games and make...

Amy K. says "Samantha is amazing with our three kids, dog, and two cats. She is always punctual and very reliable. She does lots of enrichment activities with the kids,...

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Kimberly R.

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Rianna R.

Steger, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a lot of experience when it comes to caring for children as that was job before becoming a nurse. I am now a postpartum nurse caring for newborns and new moms. I am looking for some work on the side as I do miss babysitting.

Laura V. says "She is amazing and the kids love her so much! I would definitely recommend Rianna!!"

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Mariah W.

Nurse Midwife Available For Part-time/Date Night Help

Markham, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...

Jenna K. says "Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended...

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Mccoy C.

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...

Care Member says "Let me start by saying that Mccoy has become a member of our family since meeting her last year to care for our toddler. She is reliable, attentive,...

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Ashley Y.

Get To Know Me!

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm a 23-year-old nanny with years of childcare experience, starting from becoming an aunt at 13. I'm CPR certified, have my own reliable transportation, and offer open availability. . I strive to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children of all ages.

Care Member says "Ashley was so wonderful with my three children, 4 and under. She played with them and, when one needed extra attention, she provided it. She was so...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Kathy S.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Kyli W.

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Dinora R.

Tinley Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of September 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Olympia Fields, IL

Babysitters in Olympia Fields, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jennifer M.

As a person who is steeped in parenting research and education I couldn’t be happier with Jenny. She excels in creating a nurturing...

- Care member

Jordan R.

She is the best babysitter i ever known

- Temitope O.

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 Olympia Fields, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Olympia Fields, 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 3 babysitters in Olympia Fields, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Olympia Fields, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 per hour as of September 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 Olympia Fields, 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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