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Kayla V.

Babysitter & House Keeper

Western Springs, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello Families, I would like to thank you for taking your time to look at my profile. Just a little back story on me, I am 22 years old, I currently go to Lewis University. I am on here to be a babysitter and housekeeper. I have been cleaning houses for 3 years now. Doing in depth cleaning as well as just the basic everyday...
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Patricia C.

Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter, Senior Care

Western Springs, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Teaching Certification - K through 12 Day Care/Preschool Experience. Substitute Teacher, mainly early elementary. Taught full time at both Kindergarten and Second Grade Levels. Mother of 3 Grown Children, Grandmother of 3 preschool Grandchildren. Currently part-time Nanny. Assisted my own aging parents.
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Julia C.

Western Springs, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
I'm an experienced childcare provider with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for caring for kids stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I believe in supporting families and providing a reliable child care option...
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Lea C.

Western Springs, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Growing up the youngest of four girls, I've learned the importance of having a dependable, kind figure to watch over me. I just finished my freshman year at UW-Madison and will be back home for summer in Western Springs from mid-May to early August. I have a car and a clean driving record and will be available if kids need...
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Mary Kay R.

Western Springs, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Mary Kay and I am 56 years old. My previous career was a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for 11 years. I have recently changed my profession to become a nanny. I have about 2 years of experience and I love what I do! I am a loving, caring, responsible adult and would love to meet a new family that...
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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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Rea M.

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I am Rea. A Certified Nursing Assistant. With an extensive background in babysitting for children of all ages coupled with my experience in being a camp counselor before on our church and my fun-loving and caring personality. I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to your family. From preparing healthy snacks...

Ashley R. says "Rea is an amazing and highly responsive care giver! She has created a beautiful and enriching environment for children to learn and discover freely. She...

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Danielle C.

Seeking Nanny Position

Forest Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a loving and kind babysitter who loves to play with kids and help them use their imagination! I currently during the week am a household manager / nanny and looking for extra supplemental hours to make a bit more during the week ! I am pretty flexible especially on weekends ! So late night date nights I can absolutely do...

Ingrid O. says "Danielle is great! We hired her to come to our hotel room and watch our two boys while we went out to dinner. I was a bit nervous to leave my kids with...

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Dagmara W.

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Riverside, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a mother of two children, ages 18 and 21, whom I have raised myself. My experience with children goes back to my college years during which I was teaching piano and music theory, while also babysitting for multiple families. I currently work in Oak Park teaching piano and language. Recently I was employed by a wonderful...

Care Member says "Dagmara is an absolute pleasure to work with, and our daughters adore her. She has worked with our family for 1 year, and we couldn’t be happier. She is...

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Amelia T.

Cant Wait To Meet You!

Oak Park, IL

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I have experience babysitting children from birth through the teen years. I am engaging, creative, and fun. I enjoy all different activities with them, such as; arts/crafts, games, playing at the park, and baking, to name a few.

Care Member says "I can't recommend Amelia enough! She watched my newborn twin girls, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in her care. Amelia is so gentle and...

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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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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Corinne C.

Experienced Energetic Nanny

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I have about 12 years of childcare experience working with multiple families watching up to 7 children at one time. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I've had experience with children up to 13 years old and as young as newborns - my husband and I have 2 of our own! I love personalizing activities for each child since everyone...

Elissa K. says "Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when...

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Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
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Ajah F.

Stone Park, IL

4.7(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi everyone!! My name is Ajah I am currently a substitute teacher looking for secondary work. I make my own hours for my primary job so I will adjust to you. I have been professionally sitting/teaching for 4 years. If you have any questions about my schedule, work history, or even just to get to know me more don't be afraid to...

Care Member says "Ajah was Amazing with our son! She was so caring & engaging with him. He loved her! She also did a Great job communicating with us throughout the night...

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Samantha M.

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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, plays, etc. But I can also spend the day at home coloring, dancing,...

Annie H. says "My children love Samantha! I would highly recommend her to any family. I have 2 children that require extra attention for severe food allergies and she...

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Rebecca S.

Monday - Friday Full-time Caregiver

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$43/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Currently no longer available. If my availability changes I will post it here. Thank you for your interest.

George C. says "Becky is an absolute gem. She is incredibly adept at fostering relationships with kids. She is reliable and kind, but not scared to correct behavior in...

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Miriam C.

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Dear Parents, I'm Miriam, a 63-year-old nanny fluent in both Spanish and Italian. With over 10 years of professional experience and more than 40 years of personal experience raising my own children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a loving, reliable approach to childcare. Based in the Downers Grove area, I'm looking for a...

Ritu B. says "Miriam was our nanny to our twin boys for 2 years starting from when they were just 3 months old. She is very affectionate and loving with our children and...

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Calli P.

Summer Nanny

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...

Kathy T. says "Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and...

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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 $18.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Western Springs, IL

Babysitters in Western Springs, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Greta N.

We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly...

- Lis C.

Rea M.

Rea is an amazing and highly responsive care giver! She has created a beautiful and enriching environment for children to learn and...

- Ashley R.

Danielle C.

Danielle is great! We hired her to come to our hotel room and watch our two boys while we went out to dinner. I was a bit nervous to leave...

- Ingrid O.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Western Springs, IL:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Western Springs, 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 5 babysitters in Western Springs, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Western Springs, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of August 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 Western Springs, 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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