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Taylor W.

School Year Babysitter/Nanny

Olympia Fields, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Angelica S.

Hi, My Name Is Angelica.

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Ashley R.

Homewood, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Jessica G.

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Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Jessica and I am 25 years old. I am currently a Nursing Major, graduating in March of 2024. I am a certified Paramedic for 6 years in the state of Illinois and I am also a combat medic in the Army Reserves. I am also CPR, PALS, & ACLS certified. I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old for other...

Nicole D. says "Jessica is a great person. She is very trustworthy and dependable. When ever I need help she is always available. "

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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 33 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Amy L.

Teacher Off For The Summer

Frankfort, IL

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a special education teacher. I have taught in every setting (elementary, junior high, and now high school). I have worked with children for more than 10 years, either in a baby sitter capacity to daycare worker, summer nanny. I am available for babysitting and tutoring. I can prepare meals and do light house keeping. My...

Lucy B. says "Amy had been caring for my kids before and after school. Even after one week working with my son, his grades have improved and he is more engaged. She has...

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Mariah W.

Nurse Midwife Available For Part-time/Date Night Help

Markham, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Mccoy C.

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Anna P.

Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Craft assistance
I cared for children from infant to 17-year-olds, throughout the day and evenings. There are some nights when I would stay over night too. I would prepare meals, clean, make sure the kids are fed, bathed and put to bed. I assisted children with school homework and assigned homework. I love being being around kids and animals....

Alex H. says "did an awesome work to clean my apartment!"

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Melissa G.

Flexible, Loving Caregiver

Oak Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Melissa. I have extensive childcare experience. I previously did childcare from my home for children newborn to 12 years of age from 2012-2015. My downstairs was converted into a playroom filled with toys, games, reading, learning and social interaction with other children. I am an active caregiver and also a mom...

Monica Z. says "I used Melissa for 2 weeks while my primary sitter was on vacation. I had a great experience! My daughter was always very excited to pull up to Melissa's...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

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