We have 167 child care providers in Joliet, IL! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Care Member says "Elsa was very kind and I can tell she means well. However, she mentioned letting us know she couldn’t stay the entire time but we have no record of...
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Care Member says "Very professional. Considerate communication. "
Jeanne S. says "Sarah is very responsible. She is caring, trustworthy, friendly, and hard working. She strives to meet the expectations of any job given to her. She...
Kim A. says "Gen took care of my parents in their home for almost a year. She was always kind, tolerant, reasonable, patient, and pleasant. She is honest, reliable, and...
Becca S. says "Victoria is AMAZING with children!! She's super sweet and my kids always have a ball when she watches them! They love playing games with her and she's big...
Justin B. says "Wendy is awesome! She's very knowledgeable and very experienced in childcare. Both my kids are on the spectrum and I couldn't have asked for a better...
Care Member says "Such a ray of light! Always on time, willing to help and she possesses all of the qualities of a great nanny and addition to anyone’s family!"
Care Member says "Krista has been nannying for us for 3-1/2 years. She is everything we were looking for and more. We have 4 young children including a set of twins....
Stephanie C. says "Madysen is great with kids, very patient and attentive. She's also a good communicator and will make sure you're completely at ease while caring for...
Cassandra B. says "Carolina was early and was amazing!!! My son wanted her to come back again tomorrow lol 10/10 says F. (5 stars)"
Melissa S. says "I have hired 4 nannies over the year's and I can say, without hesitation, that Kristina was our top and favorite nanny of all! She is energetic (always...
Joshua C. says "She is awesome with my two sons. I'm glad I found her."
Child care centers in Joliet, IL
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167 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.11/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6
Child Care Providers in Joliet, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 167 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $19.11 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 136 child care providers near you in Joliet, IL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Joliet, IL and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Joliet, IL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Joliet, IL, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Joliet, IL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.