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Tina Q.

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

Palos Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Evelyn E.

Part-time Babysitter With Extensive Experience

Palos Heights, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have raised 5 grown daughters and have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I am a loving, responsible babysitter who always makes sure the babies I watch are happy, comfortable and safe. I have watched over 10 babies for the last 10 years and no more than 2-3 at a time so they can get the love and attention they...
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Bailey C.

Babysitter

Palos Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mental health therapist, who is currently building up my caseload. In the meantime, I absolutely love being around kids. I have a great deal of experience working with kids.
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Taylor G.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Palos Heights, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My babysitting career started with my sister who is six years younger than me. I began babysitting her when I was 13 and was paid to do so by my parents. I then took on babysitting for three other families, two of which were as needed and one as a part-time Nanny. When I nannied I had the following responsibilities: cook dinner...
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Anaeliese K.

Looking For Babysitting/nannying Jobs!

Palos Heights, IL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 5 years of experience in working with children. I have nannied every summer for the past 5 years! I also worked in after-school care at a private school, watching kids from ages 4-13. I am looking for jobs because I am currently a college student in the area! I can send a resume as well!
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Lindsey B.

Palos Heights, IL

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$15/hr
I'm a senior at Alan B. Shepard High School and next year I will be attending Illinois State University's Nursing program. I'm a dedicated worker and I've been employed as lifeguard and crew-leader (CPR certified) at the Palos Pool as well as Sales Associate at Abercrombie & Fitch in Orland Park. At the Palos Pool I also worked...
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Elise S.

Elise :)

Palos Heights, IL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Elise, I am a 19-year-old college student home for the summer and I was hoping to find a babysitting job in my area! I am from Palos Heights. I have my license and own a vehicle. I am also CPR certified in adults, young children, and infants. I am more than willing to stay overnight if the event should...
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Zoe V.

Palos Heights, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am Zoe, I have been a nannying and babysitting since I was 16 years old. I usually babysit for families in my neighborhood or the families that I teach swim lessons too, however, I would love to find a long-term family to babysit for. I was a lifeguard the last two summers, so I am CPR certified and I love to keep the kids off...
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Melissa D.

Occasional Sweet And Caring Sitter With 13 yrs Experience

Palos Heights, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Melissa. I am a mom of 2 (well 4 if you count our dogs), living the the Palos Heights neighborhood. I have just about 20 yrs of experience watching 100+ children ages birth to teens. I currently work as an occupational therapist in the schools. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, reading, pretend play, going to the park or...
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Michael L.

Professional Care Giver And Tutor

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a certified substitute teacher in Illinois (Riverside Brookfield High School). I have just under 2 years of experience babysitting children ages 3 and under. I would be a great fit for children ages 7 and up, as I can help navigate technology and remote-learning assignments. I have led theatre camps for teenagers at...

Andrea N. says "We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping...

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Ingrida R.

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Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi. I'm babysitting or being a nanny over 20 years. I have experience with newborns up to kids going to college. I'm looking for an active and friendly family who would like to have a nanny for a long term.

Care Member says "She is great nanny. She is reliable and hard working. She is patient, so that she can handle children when they are difficult."

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Ramia L.

Mamamia Love's The Babies!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Raemarie, I'll go by Ramia. I am happily Married with 3 beautiful babies of my own! We have a 2-year-old pit bull named Domino. I love animals... I've been a stay at home mom for almost 7 years. I am also the oldest child of 17 siblings, I have been babysitting since I was 14. I will be happy to do a...

Patricia C. says "Ramia is a very caring person, she is excellent in the things she do, she takes pride in her work."

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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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Katarzyna W.

Date Night Or Evening Babysitter

Palos Hills, IL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a childcare provider with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day and any...

Care Member says "Kathy was an ideal babysitter for our two boys. She was very warm and very competent. Her experiences certainly shows."

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Maureen J.

Pharmacy

Orland Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I love children and playing with them. We can ride bikes, go to the park, go on picnics, go for icecream with your parents permission.

Jenny M. says "Maureen is reliable and dependable. She is caring and treats everyone, children and seniors alike with kindness. She has s positive attitude and is patient...

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Nina B.

Fun Summer Sitter

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...

Linda F. says "She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back...

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Maria U.

BabySitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
I've had 8 years of experience. I'm really patient with children, such as playing with them. Also, I like to take advantage of the time while they are asleep, such as to clean around the house, etc. When it comes to speaking to children, if parents agree for me to teach them a new language.

Care Member says "I am already looking forward to the next time we hire Maria. She was wonderful with our two energetic and active toddlers (2 and 3.5 y/o). She played...

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Joanna S.

Part Time Caregiver

Homer Glen, IL

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Control and care for kids at the employer's residence. Prepare snacks and bottles for children and infants. Organize and take part in activities such as games, crafts, outings and exercise. Discipline children in keeping with the methods requested by the parents. Bathe, dress and groom infants and children. Arrange formulas and...

Annie K. says "Joanna is amazing! She watches our infant son two days a week. He is always so happy to see her, and it's obvious he is well taken care of. We're 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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.89/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Heights, IL

Babysitters in Palos Heights, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Tina Q.

In the years I have known Tina, I can say that she is incredibly trustworthy, thoughtful and family oriented. She is reliable and generous...

- Vierlyn S.

Michael L.

We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on...

- Andrea N.

Ingrida R.

She is great nanny. She is reliable and hard working. She is patient, so that she can handle children when they are difficult.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palos Heights, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palos Heights, 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 9 babysitters in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.89 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 Palos Heights, 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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