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5,232 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(35)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya was a wonderful sitter for our nine week old baby girl. She texted us updates and tracked feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. Tanya was experienced and professional, and from the awesomely cute photos she sent we knew baby had a great time! Will definitely...
Caitlin L.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Empowerment, education and support are my goals as I work with families. Having been drawn to birth work for many years, I am so grateful to pursue my dream of serving as a postpartum doula. A lifelong love of learning keeps me motivated to continuously expand my knowledge through classes and personal study in this specialized...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy started as a nanny with our family when our daughter was four months old. I was nervous beforehand as this was our first non-family caregiver, but any worries were quickly dispelled as I could tell right away we were in great hands. Amy has blown me away with...
Rachel F.
5.0
(2)
My name is Ally and I am 29 years old. I have been babysitting for about 10 + years now and get along with kids very well. I have three nephews and have worked with multiple families off care. com. I am currently working part time in hospitality and looking to get a second job. Looking to help out 2-3 days a week! Looking...
Ally can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ally is a smart, beautiful, and intelligent young lady. She is great with kids and is fun to be with. I believe she is competent and experienced enough to fit into any home situations. She is beyond capable of following a routine if needed and willing to help...
Lexi G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun and caring sitter. I love children and hope to have some of my own one day. I have experience with all ages but my expertise are infants and toddlers. I am energetic and always up for an adventure with your children. Whether it's needing a part time nanny or sitter or even a date night, I am here to help!
Irais can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Ellie and I will be graduating from DePaul University with my masters in Speech Language Pathology this June!
I will be available for full time nannying/babysitting starting June 17-August 16th (dates negotiable).
I am also available for any weekday/weekend gigs in the mean time!
Feel free to reach out!
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She...
Samantha B.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Vasiliki. I am located in the Portage Park area. I've been taking care of children for over 28 years. Having 8 children myself all grown up now. As well as past experience working in a home daycare. I can provide references upon request. I have experience from two months to eight years of age. I can...
5.0
"Vasiliki is so amazing with my child. She treats him like her own and that's hard to find nowadays. He's always talking about her and the fun they have along with the other children. He always cries when he leaves there! He always asks me "mommy when are we going...
Kiki K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Holly & 24 years old. I am a college graduate from Lewis University. I got my Bachelor's in Early Childhood/Special Education. After graduating during COVID, I found so much love in nannying that I decided I wanted to make it my career! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have my own car and reliable...
Holly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly has become a part of our family helping me with our 4 year old, 3 year old, and 1 year old for the past year. She loves and cares for our kids well and also goes above and beyond helping around the house with dishes, laundry, and keeping things tidy. I...
Avery C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am an extremely optimistic person who is very hard-working and loyal. I am 60 years old and moved here to Chicago from Brazil five years ago. My life experiences set me apart from others; I have adapted to many different situations, and I am very flexible in my thinking. I love to learn new things every day and share this...
Luciene can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Luciene to baby-sit our 8 month old baby. We were so nervous because it was going to be the first non family babysitter, but Luciene was amazing! Our baby felt comfortable with her immediately, and Luciene has a magic touch. She also leaves everything very...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jeanie, and I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I work with children ranging from newborn all the way to teenagers, and would love to believe that I am positive, energetic and caring babysitter. The kids love it when I keep them entertained and they love to learn too. While caring for them, I also make...
Jeanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeanie is so professional, prompt and kind! I also really appreciated how attentive she is to safety during this COVID pandemic. I felt really comfortable having her be our baby's 1st sitter (and I am very cautious about anyone else watching her). And our daughter...
Melinda R.
Mia S.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter Looking For A Part-time Position! I Can Do Afternoons, Nights, Weekends, And Travel.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Mia and I have over 10 years of experience in childcare.
I have been babysitting since I was a preteen and I have experience with kids ranging in age from newborns-14 years old. I have taken care of as many as 4 children at a time multiple days per week so I am very responsible and attentive but fun and caring at the...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Mia is responsible, timely and most of all great with kids. I’ve used her several times and look forward to using her again"
Care member
4.4
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am taking a one-year break until next Fall; when I return, I plan to switch my major to Psychology! I am an extremely organized person. I never leave the house without my planner. I love to go on adventures and have fun with the children I babysit. Please don't...
Marilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Marilyn was absolutely wonderful with all three of my kids!!! She was very fast to reply to all my requests and she was very punctual. She played games/craft, made forts, and took them to the park. She made sure they had all their meals and she helped clean up...
Fizzah Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Good day
Are you searching for a dependable, nurturing, caring, pro-active nanny to start immediately ?
I am a 54 years old enthusiastic, reliable, responsible and fully vaccinated with over a decade of experience. I know working/spending quality time with your little ones can be challenging so please allow me the opportunity...
Felicia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Felicia as a nanny for any family with young children. She has been caring for my five-year-old for the past couple of weeks and I couldn't be happier with the level of care and attention she provides.
She is incredibly patient, nurturing and...
Briel S.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny!
I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debora has done a wonderful job watching our boys (ages 16 months and 3 years). She plays with them, feeds them, and puts them down for nap and bed. The boys enjoy spending time with her. "
Stephen M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would really recommend Lila! She has helped my family in many ways, such as child care and English lessons, personally and virtually. She is very kind and responsible, that's why she has been working with us for 6 months!
My kids love to play and study with her,...
Patricio V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige I have been babysitting for 15+ years. I have experience with children of all ages ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I can/enjoy cooking and doing light housekeeping while on the job. I am very outgoing, organized and always on time and on call!
A little about me...
- I'm a curve model
- I moved here...
Paige can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Paige is the best! She has fabulous energy and is a total natural with kids. She watched my 1 year old daughter while I went to dinner. She was punctual, receptive to our routine, and super neat. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be using her again!"
Maren S.
3.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families I have 16 years of being a nanny I love newborn babies and children of all ages. My passion is to find a loving family who I can call my own and as well as building trust and having great communication with the families happy baby happy family. My passion is to care for your child like my own.
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Diana is great and has been working with us for a few weeks. She is great with our infant son. She gives me updates and I know I can trust her with him."
Breauna C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Can manage the daily routines of children age ranged 6 weeks to 21 while the parents are working. I can provide a structured schedule that includes meals, naps, playtime, and academic enrichment. I can also effectively manage housekeeping tasks, including cleaning, doing laundry, and organizing all areas. I have a clean driving...
Lashanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lashawna is an amazing childcare provider. She’s very patient, always on time, and make sure to follow all instructions given. This is particularly important since my son has special needs. She is amazing!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for kids of all ages for 8 years now, and nannied for a family with 2 children last summer. I have experience with babysitting children, the oldest being 15 and the youngest 4 months old. I am very comfortable driving kids to and from school, camp, and other activities. I love to help children with their school...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin was an absolute gem! I have 3 kids and she was able to keep them all entertained and organized activities for all of them play together. I never worried about my children's safety while they were in her care. She was easy to get in touch with and always on...
Elise M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter and nanny with 7+ years of experience. I am originally from Omaha, NE, but I study in Chicago! I have cared for children of all ages (0-15 years old) and am capable of handling multiple children, as I have experience nannying four children. I look forward to watching your little...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannied my way through college and continue to babysit on weekends and evenings.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy I found Laura! She is very sweet, kind, punctual, and great with my kids. They love being with her. I have a 10 month old and a 4 yr old. We look forward to having her help us with child care."
Olga S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...
- Alex M.
Amy L.
5.0
Amy started as a nanny with our family when our daughter was four months old. I was nervous beforehand as this was our first non-family caregiver, but any worries were quickly dispelled as I could tell right away we were in great hands. Amy has blown me away with her extreme professionalism. She's...
- Rachel F.
Ally S.
5.0
Ally is a smart, beautiful, and intelligent young lady. She is great with kids and is fun to be with. I believe she is competent and experienced enough to fit into any home situations. She is beyond capable of following a routine if needed and willing to help children with their homework. If you...
- Lexi G.
Ellie V.
5.0
Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She listened to all of our son's...
- Samantha B.
Vasiliki B.
5.0
She has to be one of the sweetest care takers I have ever met! This makes sense as she has 8 kids of her own, amazing! Every time I would pick up my 16 month year old son, he would have a smile in his face and start laughing. She also makes homemade food like chicken noodle soup, this is especially...
- Vanessa A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chicago, IL:
How can I find a Chicago babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chicago, 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 5,232 babysitters in Chicago, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Chicago, IL?
The average rate for Chicago, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.01 per hour as of May 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 Chicago, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,132 reviews of the 5,232 listed babysitters.