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Megan C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Megan! I have over 10 years of experience working with children as a nanny, and 4+ years of experience as a house manager. I currently work full time as a nanny and would love to add some weekly night hours as well as some weekend hours. If you're looking for help around the house, with your children, or with...

Damon S. says "Megan watched our two boys so that we could have a date night. She did a great job...She arrived on time, fed them dinner, bathed them and got them into...

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Sarahi P.

Bilingual Spanish/English Experienced Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello Hello!!! My name is Sarahi and I have been entrusted to care for so many bundles of sunshine throughout my entire career as a sitter! I currently babysit for 10-12 families, all with children whose ages range from 2months-10years. That being said, I have over 4 years of professional experience (previous Preschool & Toddler...

Erica H. says "Sarahi was a teacher at my child's daycare for years. I also hired her to babysit because she is so kind, energetic, and fun. And of course, she is...

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Sophie M.

Facilitator Of Natural Education And Creative Thinking

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
As a nurturing caregiver with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to effortlessly connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates on their...

Angela M. says "Sophie is amazing!!! She has great energy, fun screen-free activity ideas, and is a natural with kids of all ages. She helped my family with childcare and...

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Divine E.

Divine From Chicago, IL

Cicero, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hi!! My name is Divine and I live in the Chicago land area. consider myself a very reliable, organized, energetic, and experienced candidate. I am bilingual with years of experience with all different aged children. I took some off to pursue a career working for the state as a public service representative, but I find my way...

Julia L. says "Divine has worked for our family caring for our (almost) 2 year older daughter. She has worked for us full-time (40+ hours/week) over the past year and has...

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Sarah R.

Part-time/Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi there! I currently work a FT role in logistics for a large trucking company but childcare has always been a true passion for me. I am excited to connect with families that have part time babysitting requests. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2012 with a Communication Studies degree and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship....

Raghid E. says "We traveled to Chicago for couple nights and needed someone to stay with our 6 and 4 year olds for date nights. Prior to that we never hired someone over...

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Rockell D.

Chicago, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I have...

Care Member says "considering hiring Rockell as a nanny for your children. Well I can tell you that she has watched my 2 kids for quite a while. She’s great, they loved...

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Carmen P.

Full Time Sitter

Cicero, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I have been caring for children since I was 16 years old, along with managing several businesses throughout the past couple of years. I have experience with newborns to 12 YO. Always maintain a vigilant eye on their health and safety. Engaging in an assortment of activities that meet children's educational and physical needs...

Surekha B. says "Carmen currently watches our children on the weekend and we have nothing but great things to say. She is professional, punctual, she is sweet and caring...

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Francia S.

Fun And Kind Babysitter.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
I'm a positive and energetic mother of three. Now that my daughters are in school and one is happily married, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I think kids should learn as much as they can about the world around them and it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature,...

Care Member says "We love Francia! She so caring with our toddler, keeps her schedule, and is always playing with her! Shes always early, quick to respond to a request,...

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Munirih P.

Loves To Laugh, Learn, And Provide Quality Care

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...

Joseph A. says "Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again."

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Julia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a well-rounded business professional who is returning to her roots and would love some time off my computer doing some side gigs. I am smart, creative, patient and kind. I love activities and being outside as much as possible. I have experience with children of all ages. I grew up babysitting. I spent a few summers...

Care Member says "Julie has babysat for our family multiple times. She is attentive and patient, doing everything from playing games to driving to sports activities. My...

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Peggy L.

Experienced Babysitter With Over 20 Years Experience Available Weekdays

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Peggy and I am interested in the nanny position you have posted. I am a very caring and dependable person. I am CPR/first Aid certified. I am a non-smoker and take proper precautions to protect everyone's health. I am up to date with current covid and flu vaccines. I have 10 years of professional child care. I...

Vanessa P. says "Peggy was wonderful with our 3-month-old son. She did age-appropriate activities, e.g. tummy time, walks and reading during the day. She was great to...

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Grazyna A.

Part-Time Babysitter, Responsible, Honest And Trustworthy

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am 53 years old. I raised 2 children, so I have a lot of experience with small kids and teenagers. I have a Bachelor's degree in history from a well-known university in Poland. I prefer that kids don't watch TV or play computer games too much. I think that more educational experience, like reading, studying history, geography,...

Karina M. says "Grace was helping us with our 1.5 year toddler part time when our second baby was just born, and we also contact Grace when we need a backup! She did an...

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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Raquel G.

Fun,creative, Responsible Nanny Who Loves To See Kids Happy.

Elmhurst, IL

3.6(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I describe my personality as patient, loving, professional, and trustworthy. I like to work with kids because they are fun, curious, and give happiness. I like to be treated as part of the family, like I will take care of you as my own family I started working as a nanny in my 20s .. 30 years ago with families in long...

Care Member says "Raquel is fantastic. Always on time, dependable, cares for our baby so well and is all in a good person to work with! Raquel has taken care of our baby...

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Olga R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs (ADD&ADHD). I am someone who loves the outdoors and believes that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their...

Care Member says "Olga worked with us for almost 2 years taking care of my son from 9 months old to just under 3 years old and my daughter from birth to 6 months. My son...

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Greta N.

Full Time Teacher And Experienced Babysitter

River Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...

Lis C. says "We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."

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Erin S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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 R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Tita. I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn. I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!). After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...

Jenn G. says "I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest...

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Abagail B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Abby. I'm the oldest of 4 and have been babysitting for 10+ years. I love interacting with children and helping them grow their imaginations. That being said imaginative play is my favorite, along with sports and games! I was recently laid off from a vegan biotech startup and am looking for part time full time child...

Jessica E. says "We have been very thankful to have found Abby as one of our main babysitters! She loves babysitting and if her schedule allows it, she wants to babysit....

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Riverside, IL

Babysitters in Riverside, IL are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Megan C.

Megan watched our two boys so that we could have a date night. She did a great job...She arrived on time, fed them dinner, bathed them and...

- Damon S.

Sarahi P.

Sarahi was a teacher at my child's daycare for years. I also hired her to babysit because she is so kind, energetic, and fun. And of course,...

- Erica H.

Sophie M.

Sophie is amazing!!! She has great energy, fun screen-free activity ideas, and is a natural with kids of all ages. She helped my family with...

- Angela M.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Riverside, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Riverside, 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 8 babysitters in Riverside, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Riverside, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.12 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 Riverside, 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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