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Beth K.

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a mom of 4 great kids,! My 2 boys ages are 25 and 23, and I have twin girls who are 21. Kids make me smile! I have free time now and am great with kids. I am organized, caring, fun and always cleaning or cooking.

Anna S. says "Beth is an amazing caregiver. She has watched my 3 and 5 year old both full-time and part time, and currently still works for me on a part time basis....

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Nicole K.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, I'm Nicole, and I'm thrilled to connect with you! Currently a Junior at UIC, I bring with me 7 years of valuable babysitting experience. My passion for being around kids is deeply rooted in my upbringing, where I had the privilege of caring for little ones I've known since their toddler days. My approach to babysitting is...

Care Member says "Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son. Nicole is...

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Jessica A.

About Me

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Jessica, I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible and attentive. I like working with kids because I find joy in making a positive impact in their life's wether it be playtime, teaching them manners and helping them grow in ways they maybe didn't know! I'm looking for a job that is welcoming,...

Care Member says "Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day with her....

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Estefanny J.

Palatine, IL

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...

Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...

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Jade A.

Happy And Energized College Sitter!

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Jade, I am currently in college trying to achieve my BSN. I now have a 15-year-old brother who I've helped care for since I was 9 and I have been babysitting for family and close friends since 16. I have two Godsons who I love with my entire world. They are Irish twins and I have been caring for them since they...

Jas L. says "Jade is really sweet and caring. You can tell how much she loves kids and is always willing to make them smile! She babysat for my niece a few times and by...

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Qianhui Z.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi I am a college student passionate about my faith and loves caring for others and love caring for children. Note: I am allergic to cats.

Alice S. says "Victoria was great! We hired her for a last minute babysitting evening, and she took great care of our 3year old. Would love to hire her again! Great...

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Cali S.

Date-Night Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! Im Cali, and I have nannied a long time and also have babes of my own (2. 5 and 1). I am currently in Des Plaines and have a lovely home where I am happy to nanny and give the same attention to your children as mine with the goal of providing a fun environment as they become friends! We have a childrens museum membership, a...

Lauren S. says "Cali is so amazing that my daughter now asks me to go out so she can play with her...it's really cute! :) Cali is dependable, trustworthy, and is...

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Stacey C.

Patient And Loving

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Compassionate and responsible babysitter with 3. 5 years of experience caring for infants to children 12 years old. Positive role model focused on supporting the development and teaching new skills. Certified in CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. Enjoys...

Kasia P. says "Stacey is great! She is taking care of our two boys and they love her."

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Melissa M.

Part-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...

Abraham R. says "Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."

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Dana R.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Grace K.

Love Of Children And Enthusiastic

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that. I come...

Chrizzy C. says "Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities...

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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Jessica H.

Babysitter Available

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 13 years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals in various settings. I started babysitting at 14 and have since worked as a nanny and in numerous caregiving roles. I hold a degree from Western Michigan University in Family Science with a Social Work...

Beth K. says "Jessica is a very personable and responsible young woman. We used her for a date night and she was great with our three year old! Definitely felt...

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Anna K.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Nadya A.

Babysitter

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Responsible nanny providing over 7 years of professional childcare experience. Enjoying working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental and emotional development in partnership with parents. Equipped with the driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistance to any family seeking a helping...

Kevan V. says "We had the pleasure of interviewing Nadya for a full-time nanny position. During the interview it was obvious that Nadya has great experience, is a...

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Agnieszka G.

Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...

Lisa S. says "Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up...

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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
28 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 28 years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 22 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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Susan N.

Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a loving mother of 2 grow daughter's ages 29 and 25. I was a stay at home mother with them until my youngest was in 8th grade. During my time raising my girls. I also watched others children. I am experienced with all ages. Kids are my passion and love being around them. I am very active with them to make sure they have a...

Kim K. says "We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library, parks and kept...

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Ewa Z.

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Ewa and I'm a Polish-English speaking babysitter/nanny with over 15 years of experience. I took care of children from newborn to 12 years old. I'm a very warm, loving, trustworthy, energetic, and responsible person. I like to be active and make every day special :). I'm always very flexible with the family I'm...

Katarzyna O. says "Ewa helped me raise my son from 3 months old till 2 years old. She was very reliable, punctual, prepped delicious, healthy meals for him. She is clean,...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wheeling, IL

Babysitters in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Beth K.

Beth is an amazing caregiver. She has watched my 3 and 5 year old both full-time and part time, and currently still works for me on a part...

- Anna S.

Nicole K.

Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son....

- Care member

Jessica A.

Jessica was amazing with my 5 year old son. She was patient with him and engaged with him. He loved her and wouldn't mind spending the day...

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Wheeling, IL

The average rate for babysitters in Wheeling, IL on Care.com is $21.47 per hour as of October 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Wheeling, IL often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 15 babysitters in Wheeling, IL, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Wheeling, IL offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Wheeling, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Wheeling.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Wheeling offer flexible or same-day availability.

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