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Liza S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years. I currently work as an assistant Montessori...

Jenna M. says "Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "

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Melissa S.

Fun Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi! I am a positive and motivated college student who has about 3 years of experience with kids. I am the middle child therefore I also had experience taking care of my younger sister. I love to read and do crafts with children. I am willing to follow rules and tasks that you may request. I am looking for a way to earn extra...

Zachary M. says "Very communicative, very sweet and super patient with both my girls. She follows directions well and the play areas are always tidied up - not needed but...

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Cali W.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I just moved to Chicago for work and am looking for families needing a date night sitter and/or weekend sitter. I have been babysitting children since I was 13. I have experience with children of all ages, and I have babysat up to seven children at a time. Babysitting has always been something I enjoy and take great pride...

Care Member says "Cali was an awesome babysitter for our 4yo toddler. She showed up early, had great communication throughout and was super kind and loving. B is a fun...

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Anastasia T.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 and currently work at a nonprofit in downtown Seattle. I am looking for part-time positions babysitting and opportunities to fill in for date nights. I have worked with children all my life. I am a very attentive and a fun loving caregiver. I enjoy creating different activities...

Travis A. says "Anastasia is great! She watched our 4 year old son while we were out for a date night; they made art, read plenty of books, built Lego spaceships - she...

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Adrian W.

Full-time Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! Over the past 10 years, I have held many job titles: babysitter, counselor, teacher, tutor, and nanny. Each new job and title has reinforced my passion and love for working with kids! I love planning creative activities and adventures to encourage kids' curiosity and interests. I'm a huge lover of animals and...

Alexis B. says "Adrian was great! She showed up on time and quickly made us comfortable with her ability to watch our two kids. She stayed in touch over the course of the...

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Luz Adriana P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience working in a Montessori school for 5 years. I am available on weeknights. I am an occasional babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I am looking for occasional jobs, part time or full-time job. I have good recommendations.

Kelly F. says "Adriana babysat our toddler for date night. He had a great time, no tears when we left. She did dinnertime, sent us cute photos and updates, and got him...

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Natalia O.

Occasional Babysitter For Date Nights Or Other Late Occasions

Cicero, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Natalia I'm 23 years old. I'm a college student at University of Illinois at Chicago that is studying Biochemistry. I'm currently employed at the University of Illinois at Chicago as research histologist under student employment. I'm looking for late night sitting or evening. I care and love children a lot. I'm...
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Kaitlin B.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.

Ling L. says "Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "

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Rhonna P.

Experienced Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced, caring, interactive babysitter looking for a part-time job. I have a large availability and am very flexible with time. I have my own transportation and many references! I have worked as a YMCA counselor for all ages, focusing mainly on middle schoolers, as well as an after school care counselor for...

Care Member says "Rhonna is great with a 3 month old! She arrived early, was very accommodating, and immediately took to our son’s needs. She even exceeded our...

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Chisanga M.

Expert And Experienced Childcare

Chicago, IL

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as joyful, playful, and dedicated I like working with kids because I love how they explore the world around them, how curious they are, and seeing them grow and learn. I'm looking for a job that offers the opportunity to utilize my decades of experience. I started working with kids more than 20...

Care Member says "Chisanga has been with us since early October and helped us tremendously over the past 7+ months especially when we added a second child in December as...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe. I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...

Millie K. says "Met with Rachele for care for our little guy. She was on time and came to meet us after a long day for her. We are very excited to have her start with us....

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Ruby K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've worked as a daycare supervisor, overnight sitter and nanny for multiple families in the last 4 years. Happy to help with school work and running errands as well! I take the safety of myself and the families I care for extremely seriously and very comfortable around pets. I can be flexible with hours and needs- would love to...

Tim P. says "Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with the...

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Tricia B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Tricia. I am 23 years old, I have been living in Chicago for five years as I graduated from Depaul University last spring. The child I currently nanny for is starting full time school this fall so I am looking for another family to work with. I have 10+ years of experience in childcare, I've nannied for 6...
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Bogumila D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...

Michelle G. says "Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in...

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Caroline M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Caroline and I am a 25-year-old student in nursing school. I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old and have had lots of experience with children of all ages. I have worked as a nanny, preschool assistant teacher, and pediatric ER tech. I am also a medical assistant and have received certification in...

Katrina D. says "My boys just love Caroline! They would look forward to their "Caroline nights" with great enthusiasm and would plan activities in advance. Caroline has...

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Veronica C.

Occasional Sitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Veronica and I am an artist and educator. I am looking for occasional baby sitting gigs, especially on weekends. I am originally from Spain. I have been living the last nine years in the Windy City. I babysat a lot from age 13 to my late twenties. I resumed babysitting when I moved to Chicago. I have cared for...

Aram S. says "Veronica is super reliable, on time, and great at communicating. Our toddler loves her. Veronica has our full recommendation. "

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Monica D.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm Monica from West Town and I have been caring for children of all ages for over 20 years. I worked at a learning center for 16 years caring for toddlers and teaching Pre-K. I recently left to join Chicago Public Schools as a SECA which entails assisting children on the spectrum and with other physical/mental...

Care Member says "Monica was Amazing! My kids loved her and kept talking about her for weeks afterwards. I’ll highly recommend her for sure! She’s very respectful,...

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Alia S.

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process. I am academically trained in child development (all...

Lindsay L. says "I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire...

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Karly T.

Part Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Karly, and I'm a graduate student that just recently moved to Chicago for school. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, and spent the past year as a kindergarten teaching assistant in St. Louis. I am currently pursuing my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and hope to work with young...

Rachel L. says "Karly has watched our boys (ages 10 and 14), one of which is on the autism spectrum, and she's also watched our niece and nephew. She's great with...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.23/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Babysitters in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Liza S.

Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again!

- Jenna M.

Melissa S.

Very communicative, very sweet and super patient with both my girls. She follows directions well and the play areas are always tidied up -...

- Zachary M.

Cali W.

Cali was an awesome babysitter for our 4yo toddler. She showed up early, had great communication throughout and was super kind and loving. B...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in River Forest, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in River Forest, 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 13 babysitters in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL babysitters on Care.com is $22.23 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 River Forest, 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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