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Sheri K.

Palos Park, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm passionate about caring for children, and with 20 years of experience being a mother of 2 and caring for other families, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for your child. My previous babysitting roles have shown me that I have a natural knack for working with children and am always...
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Christina B.

Palos Park, IL

2.3(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hi my name is Tina, wanted to give a little info about myself, I've been a nanny for 16years, I love working with kids all ages.. I have several families that I have worked with and still continue to carry a relationship with them all even though I'm no longer with them. I enjoy taking the kids to zoos, parks, water parks,...
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Kendall M.

Palos Park, IL

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$24/hr
8 years experience
My name is Kendall M. I am a 25-year-old college graduate from Illinois State University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Fine Arts degree with a specialization in glass blowing. In the past, I also went to college of DuPage and studied architecture and art education. I have babysat, dog-sat and house-sat since before I...
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Katarzyna W.

Date Night Or Evening Babysitter

Palos Hills, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Erin S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am currently a college student-athlete at Trinity College in Connecticut but I live in the south suburbs of Chicago! I am a member of the softball team at Trinity College and this will be my first summer in a very long time not filled up with travel softball. I have a very open schedule all summer and lot of experience...

Roxane H. says "Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors."

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Laura P.

Palos Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if...

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Bonniejean M.

Nanny/ Caregiver / Special Needs/ Organizer

Mokena, IL

4.8(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and caregiver. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids' rock! They are unique because each and...

Care Member says "Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she...

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Lesly A.

Outgoing And Creative !!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love playing sports and doing outdoor activities. I have worked with children of all ages. I enjoy creating safe and positive experiences for the children. I'm very creative and outgoing which allows me to interact with younger kids more easily. I hope to someday become a school counselor myself and continue working with kids.

Care Member says "Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her! "

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Erin S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am an elementary school speech therapist and love what I do! I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust. Please reach out with any date night or weekend...

Lori C. says "Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was...

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Priscila T.

Oak Lawn, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I'm 28 Years old, I've worked with multiple families with up to 4 children at a time under my care, with 5+ years of experience in childcare. I have 2 daughters of my own. Motherhood has been life changing for me, but it's the best part of my life. I usually work part-time with families since I'm attending online school...

Bethany H. says "Priscila was great with our 1 year old and 4 year old. The kids both loved her (my 4 year old keeps asking for her to come back to play). Will definitely...

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Felice W.

Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability

Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Lina T.

Babysitter / Caregiver

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Lina. I live in Lemont and I'm looking for a job near home. I worked as high school teacher in Lithuania and become a caretaker when moved to the US.

Care Member says "Lina was a wonderful positive presence in our home. She cared for our kids (6y 8y 10y) for 2 years. She took them to school and activities, played...

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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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Gretchene D.

Experienced, Educated Filipino Available For Infant Care

Hinsdale, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have cared for my two nephews from birth through their grammar school years. I changed diapers, bottle fed them, took them to the doctors, bathed them, cooked their meals, and assisted them with their school work. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, Visaya and Japanese.

Jessica N. says "I love Gretchene and so does my 4 year old daughter. She plays with her and helps her write her abc's. She watches movies with her and she also cleans...

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Danielle B.

Child Care

Clarendon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at an elementary school. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have experience working with small/ large family sizes,...

Care Member says "Danielle was amazing with our 20 month old and super responsive leading up to the sit date! "

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Eileen K.

Energetic, Loving Mom Who Would Love To Help You!

Worth, IL

4.5(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Eileen and I'd love to help!. I've been a caregiver/ nanny for 25+years and I LOVE IT!! I have CPR and first aid training. I'm a mom of 3 magnificent individuals! I've taken care of children of all ages, siblings(3+), and children with disabilities. I can do date nights, occasional overnights and last minute...

Care Member says "Eileen was punctual. She jumped right in and cared for our 1 yo daughter like she was her own. She also did light housework while our daughter napped. I...

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Cori F.

Darien, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 21 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 7 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...

Renee K. says "Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

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Anna S.

Homer Glen, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, my name is Anna! I am 22 years old. I have attained my bachelor's degree in psychology and am now working toward attaining my masters to pursue child and adolescent psychology. I am kind, caring, patient, and determined. I have been working with children in various areas (tutoring, child-care, and giving piano lessons) since...

Margaret S. says "Anna is a hard worker and genuinely puts a great effort to creating a positive and educational atmosphere for children. She has been tutoring my...

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Alexa R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing. I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...

Kyle G. says "We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 2.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Park, IL

Babysitters in Palos Park, IL are rated 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Katarzyna W.

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

- Care member

Erin S.

Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors...

- Roxane H.

Laura P.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palos Park, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palos Park, 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 Palos Park, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 2.0. 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 Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $22.33 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 Park, 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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