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Anna K.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Along with my extensive background in housekeeping, I was also a child care giver. I took care of children of all ages as well as raised three wonderful children of my own. I will treat your children like my own! Just give me a call!

Farheen A. says "Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."

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Larissa S.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I love children and they love me back. I find a great pleasure watching a child grow and I am happy to be around to help and teach basic things. I have fantastic references that make you sure you found the best nanny for your precious kid.

Agnes O. says "In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as: Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward...

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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...

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Jill K.

Full Time Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...

Margaret D. says "Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two...

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Jasmin M.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, welcome! :) As far as childcare goes, I have worked at multiple daycares for a cumulative of five years as well as within a school district where I was a paraprofessional one school year and the school's health clerk another. Throughout my six years worth of work experience, I was fortunate to develop meaningful...

Isis F. says "I used to work with Jasmin at a daycare center and I can guarantee that she is a very hard worker and passionate about working with kids. She is very...

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Kristen F.

Part-Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Available Mondays - Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 5PM; occasional Fridays I'd describe myself as a caring, friendly, and patient babysitter with previous experience watching infants (~3 Mo.) through middle school-aged children. I also had other nanny jobs which included the following responsibilities: changing diapers, feeding,...

Care Member says "Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in...

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Melissa S.

25yrs Old. Speak Spanish. 7 Years

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
With over 10 years of experience in the childcare field, I've had the opportunity to care for children of all ages, gaining a deep understanding of their needs, growth, and development. I genuinely love working with children and find so much joy in supporting them as they learn and thrive through every stage of their early...

Jordan H. says "I am truly impressed with the service Melissa provides she is very patient and reliable. Her flexibility makes my work possible and my life easier. I am...

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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...

Megan D. says "Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more...

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Hoda S.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Jangchup C.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hi there. I am Jangchup looking for part time cleaning, house keeping, baby sitting, or any needed for Saturday and Sunday. please contact me if anybody interested to call me few hours of the weekend of your busy. Thanks, Jangchup

Shaheen S. says "Jangchup was not only a mother's helper for me but became part of our family. My kids still adore her and often ask about her. Being a mother herself she...

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Livvia W.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...

Christopher A. says "Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without...

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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 34-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I used to nanny full time (and I still babysit occasionally) but for the last 3 years I've been helping families who need another hand! I can help with laundry, errands, running the dishwasher. And I also help...

Michelle L. says "Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made...

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Jenifer C.

Wheeling, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...

Apollonia B. says "Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super...

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Ariana M.

Why I Love Taking Care Of Children

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a passion for working with children, & it has been a part of my life from an early age. I didn't grow up with siblings & I always wanted them. Caring for children has allowed me to experience the joy & connection I longed for as a child. Since the age of 12, I've been babysitting, & those experiences deepened my...

Care Member says "Ariana took good care of my dog and cats while we were away. She is friendly, communicative and helpful 😀"

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Victoria W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! I have experience in childcare with Chicago Park District for 5 years and as a nanny/babysitter for 9 years. Helping with homework, after school activities, provide meals/meal prep along with household duties are a few of the things I do. I'm comfortable with pets and I have my own car. I am CPR certified as well, looking...

Toni D. says "Our family recently moved to Canton and we're looking for someone for Christmas occasional date nights. Victoria interviewed very well and my girls...

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Shaleena K.

Enthusastic And Attentive Pet Sitter

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
A responsible babysitter looking to expand my work experience during the summertime. I am skilled in arts and crafts, enjoy spending time at parks and taking long walks in the neighborhood, and passionate about child development. I ensure to be a positive role model to your child(ren) and meet their needs to the best of my...

Steve T. says "Shaleena is great with our daughter. She is kind, firm, attentive, dependable, and has all the qualities of a great care giver. Our daughter loves her and...

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Denise M.

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi, I'm Denise! I'm a mom of two daughters, grandmother of a spunky 6 1/2 yr. and 4 yr. old, a semi-grandmother to my boyfriend's 3 grandchildren (9, 10 and 15 yr. old) who's looking for a part-time babysitting job in the early afternoon during the week and/or evenings any night. I love kids and they love me and my kids think...

Katie H. says "Denise was a wonderful after school sitter! She was very dependable and my kids loved her. Highly recommend!"

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.20/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Prospect Heights, IL

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

Anna K.

Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again.

- Farheen A.

Larissa S.

In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as: Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and...

- Agnes O.

Rebecca S.

Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her...

- Stephanie D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Prospect Heights, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Prospect 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 10 babysitters in Prospect 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 Prospect Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $21.20 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 Prospect 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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