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Melissa M.

Part-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...

Abraham R. says "Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."

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Jelena J.

Happy Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...

Kendel C. says "I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler...

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Shyla W.

Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 1 month and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.

Brian W. says "Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly...

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Jessica H.

Kids And I Are Like Peas And Carrots

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!

Care Member says "Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps...

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Hoda S.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...

Nicholas F. says "Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts. She also...

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Estefanny J.

Palatine, IL

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...

Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...

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Jessica D.

Easy Going And Fun Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own. I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...

Vincent L. says "She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school...

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Judith C.

Experienced Caregiver/Respite

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...

Deborah N. says "Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and...

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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...

Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....

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Stephanie B.

Spanish Speaking Babysitter And Tutor

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Stephanie B! I am a certified K-12 teacher who has been teaching at the high school level for 5 years. I love working with children, and am very comfortable helping with school work, arts/crafts, music, and sports/playing outside. I am completely bilingual in English and Spanish and am willing and able to speak...
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Gretchen W.

Part-time Babysitter/nanny

Palatine, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
-Babysat for a church small group of 11 kids maximum. -Nannied for siblings- girl is 9 and her brother is 11. Took kids to the pool often as well as out to eat. -Babysat for twins, 2 years old. Cooked them lunch and dinner and bedtime as well. -Babysat for a family friend, four kids, twin girls who are 11, brother who is 4, and...
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Nori C.

Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

Palatine, IL

from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
I am a mother of two grown children, a grandmother of a 20 yr old young lady . Who works part time as a school bus assistant and also a Zumba instructor. Love the spark of life children put in my days! Seems I am always surrounded by them. :) I have been working for District 15 for 26 years now while in between routes I teach...
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Lauren P.

Part Time Evening Babysitter

Palatine, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Lauren, a caregiver with 15 years of experience for all ages and needs of children! I'm currently visiting family in the Midwest (bouncing between Illinois and Michigan) for a few months before moving to sunny Los Angeles! I'm excited to connect with your family soon! My diverse experience includes everything from...
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Sarah D.

Caring Babysitter

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Current Substitute Teacher Current Princess & Character Performer for Kids' Birthdays with the company Characters. io. Coloring book illustrator "Animal Coloring Book" Vacation Bible School Volunteer - 3 Summers Babysitting Experience - 4 Years Customer Service - 3 Years Animal Shelter Volunteer - Over 100 Hours CPR +...
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Anna Q.

Attentive And Caring Babysitter Providing Safe & Fun Environment!

Palatine, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna, and I am thrilled to share my extensive experience as a nanny with you. With 11 years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of child development, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your little ones. From a young age, I have been surrounded by a large family and have had...
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Ilona K.

Babysitter/Nanny Available

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mother who raised 2 of my own children. Now I am also a grandmother often taking care of my 1-year-old grandson. I am originally from Lithuania, I was an elementary school and music teacher for 22 years. I live in the US for the last 10 years. I worked as a nanny for 4 years. I play piano and like to sing.
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Ewa O.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an energetic multi-task, with sense of humor, smiling, kids loving person. I like spending as much time as possible outside to hike or grow flowers and herbs. At my previous job I arranged a small herb garden and we had fresh herbs for salads all year round. I love animals as well and currently I have two cats. I work...
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Lindsey H.

Palatine, IL

from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Lindsey and I'm 21 years old! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school for local families for date nights and started full time nannying when covid first happened in 2020. I have experience with all ages from infant up to 12 years old. I have watched up to 5 kids at a time. I am CPR/first aid...
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Malia L.

Malia L.

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Malia and I am a current freshman at the University of Illinois. I have 2 years of prior babysitting experience and have also led children's dance camps through my high school's dance team, I love working with kids! I am good with pets as well!
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Amber M.

Palatine, IL

from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I'm a very positive, hardworking graduate student on my way to earning my masters degree. I am in school to be a clinical psychology counselor so I am very passionate about mental health! I have several years under my belt being a supervisor, and two years of being a registered behavior technician for kids with autism....
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  • 62 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.69/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL

Babysitters in Palatine, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 62 listed babysitters

Melissa M.

Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual.

- Abraham R.

Jelena J.

I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my...

- Kendel C.

Shyla W.

Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to...

- Brian W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palatine, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palatine, 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 62 babysitters in Palatine, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Palatine, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.69 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 Palatine, 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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