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133 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Oak Park, IL
5.0
(22)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids started 5 years ago in Brazil as a day care assistant , and in the US I've cared for ages from 0 to 9yo. I'm a nurturing, energetic and respectful parenting oriented caregiver.
I love to help the little ones learn, reach their milestones and express their feelings as they grow. I like to go outside and...
Geysa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Geysa is so great with my little one. She is very attentive, active and caring. My son LOVES their time together and so do we! We truly enjoy having our son in Geysa's care. She is tremendous! "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am 27 years old. I currently reside in Oak Park, IL, and go to medical school at Loyola. I am originally from NH and went to Keene State College to obtain my BS in biology.
I have my CNA and EMT certificate which comes with a lot of hands-on training including first aid/CPR certification which is...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley was professional and punctual. She showed up early and was very good with my nine month old. Haley was comfortable and confident. She got my teething, fussy daughter to sleep and texted me a much appreciated update letting me know my daughter had fallen...
Mary K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ashley and In May 2020, I graduated with a Master of Arts in English, concentration in literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This academic achievement, my excellent track record as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and my commitment to teamwork and professionalism in the workplace make me the ideal...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did...
Claire C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Belle and I would love to be your babysitter! I am 20 years old and I graduated from high school in three years. After high school I took a gap year which I spent as a full time nanny. I am now going into my junior year of college and majoring in Event Management. I have experience in babysitting, mother's helping,...
Belle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Very engaging with our twins and patient!"
Jeanette H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! My name is Milan I'm currently in college locally and would love to be in assistance to your family. I am the first born so I have lots of experience with children family wise and I have 3 years of experience professionally babysitting with ages 2-12. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal...
Milan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Milan has been babysitting for us for the last year and she is absolutely fantastic! She is always quick to respond and has been very flexible with our odd working/personal hours. She even came to our wedding to help out with Lilly during the day!! Can't recommend...
Rachel M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for years. I have a great deal of experience with ages 3-12. I have also babysat for twins. I like to teach children new things like music and take them on field trips. I am also a personal tutor and I have tutored all of my clients. In addition to these things, I have helped to homeschool...
Khadijah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah. I am 21 years old and a junior at Illinois State University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I am an experienced babysitter with children of all ages. I enjoy playing games, doing crafts and being active with kids. I like helping with homework and anything else school related as well. My experience...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is amazing! Our kids have so much fun with her and she even helps with homework. She manages to keep all 4 of our young kids occupied and happy. She plays games, tutors, takes them to the park, is great with bedtime and mealtime. Our kids are always so...
Amanda F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
First and most importantly to help put your mind at ease, I am a mom of 3 (ages 25, 28 & 31!) and I have extensive background in working with kids.
I have worked in childcare centers and operated my own home daycare business from '92-'09. I've now been a private nanny for about 10 years and I love it. The laughter, the...
Maureen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Maureen has been our nanny for the past two years, and she has been a tremendous asset to our family, kids now ages 5 and 3. During this time, our oldest was diagnosed with Autism and Selective Mutism, and she has met the changes and demands of these developments...
Alison T.
Teresa M.
Oak Park, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Teresa.
I am a college graduate (major in psychology), seeking weekend childcare opportunities.
I am involved in circus acrobatics, ukulele, & swing dance. I love trying new things & everything relating to nature & neuroscience. Working with kids is something I am truly passionate about. When I babysit, I...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Teresa has been working with us on an ongoing basis since early September, and she does a great job taking care of our infant son. Teresa is punctual, dependable, safety-conscious, and keeps him engaged through music, reading, talking, and trips around the...
Kelly M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Munirih can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Munirih , she is amazing , my 10 month old boy actually fell in love with her , I will always ask for your help
Thank you so much"
Ruba Q.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was in high school and also started working at an in-home child care facility in Oak Park, IL. The range of children I worked with at this child care center was from 1 year to 5 years old. I was a nanny during the summers of my undergraduate career. During these summers, I worked with children from...
Nia-imani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nia took care of my 3 little ones. They absolutely loved her calm, fun presence. A natural with children. I highly recommend Nia. "
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Lauren K.
Oak Park, IL
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've lived with animals in my home all growing up, but they were never just mine, they were family pets. Two years ago, I adopted my very own cat, Oliver, and he is the best kind of roommate.
I have watched over pets for families in my neighborhood while they went on vacation many of times. Animals- Rabbits, dogs, cats, fish,...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Lauren watched my 3 pets (1 dog 2 kittens) while I was away for business travel. She was punctual, and sent picture and text updates for each visit. They were all happy as can be when I got home and directions were followed precisely. Thank you, Lauren! Would...
Nathalie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an IL-certified Secondary English Teacher with 2 MA degrees in Education & local, national, and international awards for outstanding teaching. My students have earned admission to competitive private & public schools, earned academic scholarships, and achieved victory over disabilities. I have 30+ years experience in...
5.0
"I met Mr. Todd M. over a year ago, when he was teaching the GED class I took. It was my second time taking the class, and I was only looking forward to taking the class to hopefully pass this time. Todd helped me with that and so much more. From the first day of...
Camila L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the morning. My daily a. m. schedule (7:00-10:00 a.m. ) includes meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm, resourceful easy going and a great communicator. We also appreciate his wit and assurance that he can step up...
Mary G.
Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
4.3
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! Welcome to my profile. A little bit about me: I am 28 years old and grew up in Wisconsin and moved to the Chicago land area a few years ago. I am 1 of 7 kids!
I have been babysitting since I was 12 after I received the red cross babysitting certification. I began nannying Full Time about 8 years ago. I have...
Elynn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elynn was our nanny for 2 years and we all loved having her! She is upbeat and positive even when dealing with difficult children. She is creative and attentive - making each day fun for the kids and making them feel safe and happy. She is flexible and dependable...
Stacy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
With my recent free time I've been babysitting for over 3 years. I'm very attentive, reliable and of course fun. I enjoy helping others.
I don't have kids but I have two adorable nieces that enjoy when I visit them. I have the energy and range to complete any task. Whether it's laundry or making pasta art with the...
Rudi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very nice young lady the kids enjoyed her! She was a big help as me and my husband just moved here. I do recommend"
Melinda G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lauren and I have years of childcare experience from working in a church nursery, watching family members and neighbor kids, plus utilizing this app for several years after I finished undergrad. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I am warm-hearted, energetic...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is a very sweet girl. We have had her help out with the boys a couple of times. I always feel comfortable leaving the kids with her."
Jewel C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with special needs children and adults for over 25 years. I taught drama to developmentally disabled adults and taught or tutored most school subjects to elementary, teen, and adult learners in classrooms, homes, non-profits, and tutoring centers. I have earned masters degrees in middle-secondary education and...
5.0
"Todd M. serves as our after-school tutor for our 11-year old daughter (6th GR) and 9-year old son (3rd GR). My husband and I both work full-time. We have enlisted Mr. M. to work with our children M-F from 3pm- 7pm. He picks them up from school and brings them home...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to clean and keep place tidy and organize. I can help with daily housekeeping, deep cleaning, or weekly to monthly cleaning.
Kateryna can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
5.0
"Kate is always on time and very reliable! She does a fantastic job cleaning. I would definitely recommend her to anyone."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, IL
Geysa P.
5.0
Geysa has been our nanny for our child (now age 21 months) for the past year. She’s kind, patient, organized and creative. She does a wonderful job identifying my daughters needs, teaching her new skills, and plans great outings for her. She also walks my two older children home from school and...
- Care member
Haley Z.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Haley watching our 1-year-old. She was responsible, punctual, professional, and kind -- everything you would hope for. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter with Haley, whom we absolutely would hire again. Thank you, Haley!
- Devon B.
Ashley H.
5.0
Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did not fit with ours she let us know...
- Claire C.
Belle W.
5.0
Very engaging with our twins and patient!
- Jeanette H.
Milan H.
5.0
Milan has been babysitting for us for the last year and she is absolutely fantastic! She is always quick to respond and has been very flexible with our odd working/personal hours. She even came to our wedding to help out with Lilly during the day!! Can't recommend Milan enough :)
- Rachel M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Park, IL:
How can I find a Oak Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Park, 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 133 babysitters in Oak Park, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Oak Park, IL?
The average rate for Oak Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.98 per hour as of April 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Oak Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak Park, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Oak Park, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Oak Park, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 92 reviews of the 133 listed babysitters.