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Parand B.

Fully Vaccinated & Friendly Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 36 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Parand and I'm 25 years old. I've watched children of all ages & backgrounds in my 7 years of babysitting as well as nannying & I consider myself to be very confident in the skills that I've acquired. I was formerly a part-time volunteer at my church's nursery (new-born babies up to 3-year-olds) & main street...

Monica M. says "Parand was so wonderful! Absolutely would hire her a thousand times over. She came to our hotel to babysit my son over the weekend for my sister's...

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Ariana G.

Experienced Babysitter, Available For Any Day Of The Week.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Ariana, and I am looking for a full-time nanny position to start as soon as possible in January. I live in Chicago, and I have experience working with children of all ages. I love outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and creating fun and engaging experiences for children. I am very patient, loving, and kind,...

Erin A. says "Ariana has cared for my 20 month old son since he was 6 months old. She is truly remarkable and is now an integral part of our family. She cared for my son...

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Christine M.

Outgoing Part-Time Babysitter Ready To Support Your Family

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Christy and I am a bubbly and outgoing caregiver. In my free-time, I love reading, dancing, playing piano and playing pickleball. I work in the healthcare industry during the day and am a health/wellness fanatic. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions- I'm looking forward to talking more to...

Dana P. says "Christy has nannied for my girls this summer. She is very reliable, punctual and personable. In addition, she's energetic, patient, creative and adaptive to...

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Natalie K.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been babysitting for 8 years. I can provide references for my experience. I have a college degree and I am a certified phlebotomist. Also, I am certified in CPR for adults and children via the Red Cross. I have babysat for a family continually with their baby at age 4 months until the child was a 3-year-old toddler. I...

Joel H. says "Natalie is the best nanny we've ever had. She truly enjoyed spending time with our infant twins and handled the multitasking with ease. Natalie was...

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Jordan K.

Artistic Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a designer/artist looking for a nanny position to cover my living expenses so I can continue to make work. I love reading and doing arts and crafts with children. I am the oldest of a huge Italian family and have had lots of experience with babysitting my younger siblings and cousins. Additionally,...

Andrea K. says "We first hired Jordan back in August 2013 when our daughter was just ten months old and I was heading back to work part time. She was an amazing...

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Catherine B.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have 6yrs experience as a babysitter. I love helping parents care for their little ones. I have cared for children needs that include bathing, dressing, feeding (meal prep), playing and tutoring. The passion is that everyday is bright and new.

Jessica Q. says "Catherine provided childcare for my two children (age 5 and 2) after we moved to the US over the summer. She was incredibly reliable, punctual, and...

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Lexi A.

Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lexi, my lengthy experience & youthful heart make me a great babysitter. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children of all different ages and needs. I have years of experience working closely with children with special needs. I also have worked with children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and anger...

Anne S. says "Lexi is an energetic, hard working, friendly person that is easy to work with and always fun to be around. In 3 years of having Lexi work for me, she never...

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Sarah G.

Experienced Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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...
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Yajaira B.

Part-Time Babysitter With Experience

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
-I am a mother of two beautiful girls 19 and 24 years old, we have lived in Chicago since 2011. I worked as a nanny for 2 beautiful families and for almost 4 years in Daycare. -I love working with children, I am a very patient person and I like to work hand in hand with parents so that the baby receives the best, always focused...

Jasmine R. says "I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and...

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Mcahl S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I have a lot of experience working with kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and I have work as a therapeutic preschool teacher for kids with psychological and behavioral problems for 4 years, direct support professional with adults with disabilities, medical assistant for a child psychiatrist, done therapy for...

Christie U. says "Mcahl loves children. She is patient, kind and genuinely enjoys being around children. She gets down on their level and works hard to build a...

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Claudia C.

Enthusiastic And Flexible Babysitter/nanny!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since my early teens! I love working with children and am currently an elementary school teacher with some extra time in my schedule. I like to spend time outdoors, cook, read, and have fun getting to know kids!

Lee J. says "Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a fun time with...

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Olivia S.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Olivia! I graduated this spring from the University of Iowa with a degree in Health Studies. I have years of experience nannying children, along with my position as a lifeguard for 4 summers. I have a vehicle and I am COVID-19 vaccinated. Before starting a graduate nursing program at Rush University this fall, I'm...

Aubrey N. says "Olivia babysat for our family for the summer 2 years ago and my kids loved her! They still talk about how she was one of their favorites. She was kind,...

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Melissa S.

Northwestern-grad Babysitter Who Loves Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
I have been babysitting since I was in high school - I was always the girl who preferred to stay in and make some money over the weekend rather than go out with my friends :) I continued babysitting while I was in college, mostly for local families and professors' children. After I graduated, I continued to babysit for family...

Becca J. says "Melissa is the best! She is punctual, thoughtful and communicative. We're so thankful that we found her. Our child loves Melissa and is always excited for...

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Gabrielle B.

Occasional Babysitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
My name is Gabby and I am 22 years old living in Chicago. For over 6 years, I have been a camp counselor and babysitting children as young as 3 months to 12 years old. I also did student teaching for a first grade classroom my senior year of college. I love spending time with kids whether it is playing fun games, making crafts,...

Care Member says "We love working with Gabby! She’s babysat for our 9mo old three times so far and has been able to get him down for bed no problem. "

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Reena J.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
The first paying babysitting job I had was for a 2-year-old boy. Since then, I have babysat for a family with three children: the youngest boy under the age of two, a 5-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy. I have also grown up watching my younger sister and baby cousins (sometimes newborns). I have babysat for family with two...

Elizabeth K. says "Reena was great with my kids (5 & 9)! We were lucky to have her with us all summer: swimming, board games, fun activities, and lots of treats! She...

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Megan C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Megan! I have over 10 years of experience working with children as a nanny, and 4+ years of experience as a house manager. I currently work full time as a nanny and would love to add some weekly night hours as well as some weekend hours. If you're looking for help around the house, with your children, or with...

Damon S. says "Megan watched our two boys so that we could have a date night. She did a great job...She arrived on time, fed them dinner, bathed them and got them into...

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Sinem K.

Loving Babysitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
My name is Sinem, and I am 27 years old. I graduated in May 2018 with a degree in Elementary School Education. I am currently a fifth grade teacher on the Southside of Chicago. I am very reliable, responsible and nice. I will follow instructions to the best of my ability. I like to go above and beyond for the families I work for...

Sanya G. says "Definitely on my list when I need a sitter! Watched my daughter (7) and nieces (9 & 11) who were in town. They loved her! She is prompt, professional and...

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Colleen M.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 18 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age. I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...

Melissa W. says "We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9)...

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Ileana B.

Patient, Playful And Fun Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I enjoy spending time with children, making them laugh and teaching them different things. Kids respond well to my personality as I am very playful and I am always happy, smiling.

Angie W. says "My kids loved Ileana! She watched them for 1 night in Chicago while we were there for Spring Break. Very reliable and sent updates. We'd totally hire her...

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Jurate C.

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny/babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best. I focused and goal...

Taylor S. says "Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton...

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  • 2,009 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.02/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 936 reviews of the 2,009 listed babysitters

Parand B.

Parand was so wonderful! Absolutely would hire her a thousand times over. She came to our hotel to babysit my son over the weekend for my...

- Monica M.

Ariana G.

Ariana has cared for my 20 month old son since he was 6 months old. She is truly remarkable and is now an integral part of our family. She...

- Erin A.

Christine M.

Christy has nannied for my girls this summer. She is very reliable, punctual and personable. In addition, she's energetic, patient, creative...

- Dana P.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Chicago, IL

The average rate for babysitters in Chicago, IL on Care.com is $21.02 per hour as of November 2025. 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 Chicago, 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 2,009 babysitters in Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago.

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 Chicago offer flexible or same-day availability.

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