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60 babysitters are listed in Wheeling, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

What others are saying about babysitters in Wheeling, IL

She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold.

Review for Maira F. by Monica F.

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,

Review for Suzie N. by Kim K.

Marina has worked with us for just about a year and we absolutely adore her. Marina has a kind, gentle energy and it was clear from the

Review for Marina S. by Danielle A.

Babysitters in Wheeling, IL

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Maira F.


Des Plaines, IL

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Empathy Is My Accomplice.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have completed an Associate's Degree in Human Services at Harper College. I am gradually working on my undergraduate degree for Applied Behavioural Science at National Louis University. In the meantime, I enjoy working as a nanny. I enjoy helping children grow in their developing stages and making a positive impact in...
Maira can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maira is a fine example of how we should treat each other. Always happy to see you, exceedingly polite, never forgets your name and you look forward to seeing her the next time. She does more than just help you with any questions or issues, she strives for you...

Pascalis S.

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Suzie N.


Arlington Heights, IL

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
Suzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"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 them active. She was also great during the pandemic and stuck with us through every adjustment and every surge....

Kim K.

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Marina S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

Hi, my name is Marina. Working with newborns and children has always come naturally to me. I've worked with many families both long and short term and have 15 years of experience. I am a calm, caring, attentive and creative. I am a lifelong artist and use those creative skills daily. I feel families have an easy time trusting me...
Marina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Marina has worked with us for just about a year and we absolutely adore her. Marina has a kind, gentle energy and it was clear from the beginning that she is a natural working with little ones- our little guy absolutely lights up when he sees her. She goes above...

Danielle A.

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Alesha S.


Des Plaines, IL

$21-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hiya! My name is Alesha. I've been working with kids since I was 14 but, I've been watching my siblings and family/friend's kid since I was 10. l am a mother and dog owner. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy being active, e. g, going outside, making crafts, and playing games with the children I watch. In addition...
Alesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alesha has been caring for our daughters for almost 3 years now. I cant say enough great things about her. Due to COVID, we are not able to give her enough hours so it breaks our hearts to see her go. She is always on time, dependable, knowledgeable and just has a...

Michelle R.

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Elizabeth M.


Niles, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a person who truly enjoys kids. I babysat regularly for different families when I was age 10 to thru high school and beyond. I have many friends that are parents and I enjoy and look forward to spending time with all their children!
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Liz is great with kids. She is intuitive, responsible, and would be a great addition to any family."

Janet S.

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Jasmin M.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

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...
Jasmin can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jasmin is an excellent care giver for children of all ages. We've had the luxury of having her as a teacher for our daughter (15 months) at her time with Kindercare and as a babysitter. Jasmin is patient, thoughtful, and so sweet with our little one. The older kids...

Amy C.

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Livvia W.


Deerfield, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
Livvia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...

Christopher A.

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Jelena J.


Palatine, IL

$23-28/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...
Jelena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler boys. She was on time, communicative, patient and gentle with the kids and we came home to a clean house with art...

Kendel C.

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Respite

I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...

Deborah N.

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Giovana S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$24-30/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Nanny Available For Full-Time Childcare

As a dedicated and reliable nanny with 9 years of experience, I have cared for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I am known for my strong organizational skills, nurturing nature, and ability to build meaningful relationships with the families I work with. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my expertise and...
Giovana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Giovana is reliable, responsible and lovely caregiver to my kids, I truly recommend her, she has a great background and large experience with kids. "

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Elwira S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

I'm patient, caring, kind, respectful and punctual. My work history: At my first babysitting job, I took care of a 3-year-old girl for 3 years. At my next job where I worked for 6 months, I took care of 2 boys: 7 and 11 years old. I picked them up from school, helped them with homework and drove them to all kinds of activities....
Elwira can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elwira helped me care for my 2 girls for 4 plus years and was very dependable, caring, helpful and has friendly personality. I was lucky to find such trustworthy and positive influence for my kids."

Care member

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Melissa M.


Palatine, IL

$18-160/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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,...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is a great caretaker. She watched my toddler multiple days a week. Our situation changed so we no longer need her as regularly, but we will definitely use her in the future."

Emily A.

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Estefanny J.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Estefanny can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"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 done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our family needs conflict...if that were not the case, we...

Heather H.

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Tetiana Z.


Vernon Hills, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Tetiana

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tania, I am originally from Ukraine and have been living in the U. S. for 5 years. Throughout this time, I've been working with children and have truly found my passion in childcare. I have 3 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, which has taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of...
Tetiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and very responsible. Very smart and is a quick learner. Would highly recommend."

Rick B.

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over"

Nicole R.

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Candice W.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Inspirational Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Candice and I am a business major at CSUN. I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking and relaxing in my spare time. I love children. No I don't have any children of my own yet because I do want to finish school first, but I cannot wait for that day! I love the joy that kids bring on a day to day basis. They are always happy,...
Candice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Candice for a temporary position before moving to NY. She was dependable and was also willing to sit for days not on her schedule. My son really enjoyed her and I was comfortable knowing he was safe with her. She prepared meals with my son and took him to...

Alyson S.

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...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"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 organized, responsive, and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to my friends and family. "

Care member

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Agnieszka G.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Agnieszka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"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 when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...

Lisa S.

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Brooke P.


Winnetka, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable, Helpful, Friendly, Professional

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a mom of 1, aunt of 3 nieces and 5 nephews most under the age of 11, I have cared for family and the children of our friends looking for a night out. I have taught Sunday school and assisted coaching elementary basketball teams in my home town and volunteer in the Veterans Community. Maintaining a regular schedule has allowed...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We just started working with Brooke and she is incredibly friendly and a pleasure to be around. She is very responsible and was flexible with our schedule. She was very engaging and patient with our 4 year old son. He felt very comfortable around her from the...

Ronna K.

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Stacey C.


Des Plaines, IL

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Loving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Stacey is great! She is taking care of our two boys and they love her."

Kasia P.

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Ratings for Wheeling, IL babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Babysitters in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.