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Alyssa K.

Creative Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I am a musician who loves working with kids. I would consider myself to be very reliable, organized, creative, and patient. As someone who has been babysitting for over nine years, I can assure my skills and experience will provide a friendly and safe environment for your little ones. I am very passionate about playing...

Laura D. says "We can't love Alyssa enough!! She watched our daughter numerous times and was a total rockstar with her. She's sweet and kind and we would recommend her to...

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Tyra C.

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver Available!

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I grew up in a home with six siblings, four sisters and two brothers! Three older and three younger, I also have two nephews and a niece, all under the age of six that I have babysat since their birth. I spent two years as a overnight camp counselor caring for up to 13 campers at a time. While working as a counselor, I gained...

Raynee H. says "Tyra is extremely patient, caring, and loving. She took very good care of our two little ones, and even went above and beyond after she put them down for...

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Lucy E.

Compassionate & Experienced Caregiver Seeking Long-Term Child Care Role

Evanston, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lucy! I am looking for occasional weekend babysitting opportunities and a full time position starting mid/end September (very flexible). I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. Growing up with amazing nannies/sitters, I developed a deep passion for child care and now...
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Sandy N.

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
New mama to a sweet baby girl, looking for a part time position a few days a week, in the early mornings, or a position where I can bring my daughter and do a 'nanny share' situation where I can help create a growing friendship of parallel play. I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based...

Care Member says "Sandy is amazing Constant flexible and is able to communicate accordingly "

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Maria Luisa N.

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am Maria and I am 58years old. I have 4 grown up kids, and I am so proud of them. I was born in the Philippines, and did 2 years of college. I studied BSE . majoring in Mathematics. I have worked as a babysitter for 7 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. And give my 101% to my work. I love children since my kids are...

Tonianne R. says "Luisa is truly AMAZING - she has years of experience, trustworthy, very loving/warm, thoughtful, energetic and a great cook. She worked full time caring...

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Sophia V.

Above And Beyond Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Sophia. I am currently earning my degree in elementary education from Loyola University, and I have been caring for children for the past nine years as a babysitter. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, and I also spent the past three years working in a preschool classroom. I truly love the...

Care Member says "Sophia is one of the best caregivers we move ever had! She is naturally patient and calm, sets up educational activities, always cleans up after messes...

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Delaney B.

Babysitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a student at North Park University, majoring in Early Childhood Education! I am excited to care for children, as well as assist parents who need a little extra help!

Denali D. says "Delaney sat for my children (6 and 3) and they had a wonderful time with her. She's incredibly conscientious and communicative (for parents) and a lot of...

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Laura R.

Child Care

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi parents My name is Laura, non smoker, I have my own transportation, I'm CPR certified. I've worked with would say I'm a responsible, loving and caring person. I consider myself outgoing, fair, organized and a really good driver Since 2018 I've been working with kids; I also had a great experience as an Au pair for 2 years,...

Eda D. says "Laura is one of the best, most amazing and caring babysitter I have ever hired for my son. Not only does she help me with my son while I work from hone...

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Blanca R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I am Blanca- I am on a break from teaching to travel often and spend time with my nieces and nephews. While I am enjoying life as a lady of leisure when back in town, I do miss working with younger children, so I am looking for occasional jobs where I can help out parents and have fun-filled days. I am a graduate of...

Annie C. says "Blanca was excellent with our one-year-old and four-year-old! She is clearly so wonderful with kids. Very responsive. Punctual. Proactive. Solid instincts....

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Candice W.

Fun And Inspirational Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
My name is Candice and I am a business major at CSUN. I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking and relaxing in my spare time. I love children. No I don't have any children of my own yet because I do want to finish school first, but I cannot wait for that day! I love the joy that kids bring on a day to day basis. They are always happy,...

Alyson S. says "We hired Candice for a temporary position before moving to NY. She was dependable and was also willing to sit for days not on her schedule. My son really...

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Natalie K.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been babysitting for 8 years. I can provide references for my experience. I have babysat for a family continually with their baby at age 4 months until the child was a 3-year-old toddler.

Joel H. says "Natalie is the best nanny we've ever had. She truly enjoyed spending time with our infant twins and handled the multitasking with ease. Natalie was...

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Jordan L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Jordan and I am a fun-loving and reliable childcare giver! *I am currently nannying for a family Mon, Thurs, Fri, but would be happy to help with part time or single occasion gigs! I am a proud aunt of 4 (and 1 more on the way!), as well as a former 3rd/4th grade classroom program leader . These two very...

Care Member says "Jordan has watched our 5 year girl and 7 year old boy many times since they were newborns. She is very trustworthy and attentive, and our children love...

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Shawny G.

Bilingual Spanish-English Educator And Caregiver

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I love being a care giver, especially with children. I love learning and nurturing children's curiosity. I am particularly good at connecting with babies, toddlers and young children. I enjoy playing games with kids, doing arts and crafts and playing outside or going to the park. I've been teaching for 10+ years. I have...

Michta E. says "My son gets so excited to see Shawny every time she arrives... this makes leaving a little easier for me. She is very engaging and isn't afraid to get on...

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Dilaram L.

Caring Mom Of Four Beautiful Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am a mother of 4 beautiful kids; I raised my kids by myself. I have a bachelor's degree in sociology from my native country and also have Bachelor's degree in Sociology U. S Equivalent Summary. I do have 17 credit hours of High school Diploma credited by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

Mohamed T. says "Amazing personality and very caring."

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Kathleen M.

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
As a formal and reserved individual with over a decade of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting families and providing reliable childcare. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive and learn. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to discuss...

Sapna P. says "Kathleen helped us out last minute when our nanny canceled. She is a great babysitter. she followed my instructions completely and the children loved...

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Angelina P.

Newborn Through Toddler Specialist

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! Thanks for reading my bio. Over the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to raising happy healthy children. I am a certified educator and also a highly qualified nanny. As a newborn through toddler specialist who has helped multiple families raise their newborns to successfully reach school-age as thriving and confident...

Julie S. says "I have used Angelina for over 5 years for child care. Starting when my daughter was 6 months old, she has provided intermittent care for her. I cannot...

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Ana C.

Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Flight Attendant for American Airlines. I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
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Laura K.

Occasional Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hi families! I love kids! I grew up around them having a big families so naturally lve grown to love being around them as I've gotten older. I have WONDERFUL references of families I've worked for and still keep in touch with. I have experience with kids with down syndrome/autism. A little about me: -College degree in...

Graham S. says "Laura was with our family from March 2023 - May 2023 for multiple days per week after school. She was reliable, high energy, and very engaging with our...

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Lila Z.

Part Time Babysitter/house-sitter/pet-sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice. I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...

Olivia C. says "Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.10/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Park Ridge, IL

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

Alyssa K.

We can't love Alyssa enough!! She watched our daughter numerous times and was a total rockstar with her. She's sweet and kind and we would...

- Laura D.

Tyra C.

Tyra is extremely patient, caring, and loving. She took very good care of our two little ones, and even went above and beyond after she put...

- Raynee H.

Sandy N.

Sandy is amazing Constant flexible and is able to communicate accordingly

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Park Ridge, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Park Ridge, 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 20 babysitters in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.10 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 Park Ridge, 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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