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201 babysitters are listed in Evanston, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Evanston, IL
Nia H.
Evanston, IL
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
Date Night & Event Babysitter- Available For Evenings & Weeknights
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an organized, dynamic, imaginative, and reliable graduate student with 6+ years of childcare experience. I have a toolkit full of activities that I've gathered as a camp counselor, after school care provider, and therapist-in-raining to ensure each child's needs are met and we part ways with a smile from ear to ear....
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
She brings games to play and is very warm and caring.
Jandella F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elena. I'm 40 years old and a mother of 4 children (14, 11, 10, 7) My kids are in school . I worked for more than 3 families and I have experience with newborns, toddlers and pre-teens. I love going and playing with the kids in the park (weather permitting). I like reading books, going to the library for story...
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Elena cared for our then 5 month old son when I went back to work after maternity leave. Being a mother of 4 herself and caring for many other children (including twins!) prior, Elena brought a wealth of knowledge that put my mind at ease as a first-time mother....
Quincey L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am reliable, caring and trustworthy. Love to engage children and challenge their inquisitive minds. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and happy. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing...
Paulette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and been tremendously helpful during our encounters with COVID, changing vacation plans and work hurdles. She is very caring,...
Maggie H.
4.6
(15)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 39-year-old responsible mother of two wonderful children. When I was in high school I would babysit kids on weekends as an occasional nanny for date night. Since my children are much more independent now , I get back to babysitting again and love taking care of kids. I love kids and like to play board games or do crafts...
Katarzyna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly...
Cathy L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysit a 15-month-old boy along with my mom, we have been watching him 3 days a week since he was 2 months old. I also work at a company, babysitting during classes. The kids' ages range from 3 months to 11 years. I also work with children as a junior docent at a Museum of Natural History, I give tours to school groups,...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Lauren is a dear and helped us with our infant daughter in the evenings and weekend nights. She was very capable and has a great calm demeanor about her. Being a student we called on her a few days to weeks before to schedule with her. When she could help us out...
Jeannine T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my names Shamim, the kids I watched over used to call me "MeMe" :)
I've worked full-time at a house daycare watching and taking care of 8 kids for over 10+ years.
I love children, your kids will be under great care and safety under me, this has been my passion and I will treat them like my own.
I can provide...
Shamim can also help with: Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need...
Maryam K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Hannah and I
a recent graduate from Chapman University. I am looking to find a regular babysitting or nannying position as I transition into living in LA. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with kids through being a camp counselor for 5 years and tons of babysitting. I absolutely love...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Our needs changed so we did not end up hiring Hannah (or anyone) for a regular aftercare babysitting position. However, my kids met Hannah and loved her, and she watched them for a one-off childcare gig. She is punctual, responsible, communicative, and my kids...
Edan L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lyra (Leer-ah). I have experience babysitting children of ages ranging from 3 weeks to 13 years old. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and teach them basic piano or voice! I am currently attending grad school in Chicago! Hope to hear from you soon -- let me know if you need any more information about me or my...
Lyra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Lyra was my first babysitter ever with my 2 month old. She understood my anxiety of leaving him for the first time and was super supportive and understanding. I received regular updates with photos showing me he was having a great time during my time away which...
Larissa S.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
* only available for date night sitter/ booking request *
thank you so much!
Member since 2016.
About me:
I'm a reliable & easy going person. I commit myself to every family I work with and try hard to create a very strong relationship with the kids to make them feel safe. I enjoy doing arts & crafts, music, books &...
Isadora can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Issa is an AWESOME nanny. My kids really like her, and as a professional single mom who travels having Issa is a lifesaver?
Kenyette Tish B.
5.0
(3)
I have over 11 years of work experience, four of those years babysitting and nannying, six years in education (four years of tutoring ages 5-16 and two years in outdoor education and garden teaching with ages 5-16.). I am incredibly safety-minded and have been first aid/CPR trained 5 times with plans to renew in Sep 2021. I love...
Jessie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Jessie is an experienced caretaker that works great with kids! She is energetic and responsible! After working at a summer camp she is trained and experienced at working with children of all ages!
Isabelle C.
Safiya B.
Evanston, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Safiya! I started out by watching my neighbor's kids and fell in love with babysitting from there. I feel honored to have been able to witness the kids I have watched explore and grow into amazing young people. I would love to continue to be able facilitate that for other little ones. I have 4 years experience with...
Safiya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
We highly recommend Safiya! She is always on time/early, professional, and responsive. She is patient, kind, and playful with our 4 year old daughter. We feel very lucky to have met her and fully trust her with our little one, dogs, and home.
Alex P.
Madeline H.
Evanston, IL
$20-70/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 4. 55 GPA AP Student at ETHS and future Columbia University Student with 1 year of experience as a Mathnasium trained tutor, 3+ years of tutoring experience in all subjects, and 4+ years of babysitting experience. I specializes in math up to AP Calculus, but am also proficient in English and US History, with 5s on...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out.
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Lucy E.
Evanston, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lucy. Thank you for considering my profile. I am currently a student at San Diego State University and I'm home for winter break (December 28-January 14) to help with babysitting and other family needs. With COVID-19 I follow protocol and I am vaccinated/boosted. I am willing to do anything to ensure the safety of...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience teaching: I spent one year as a substitute in the West Chester Area School District and last year as an English teacher at a secondary school school in Spain. I am currently getting my Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy at Northwestern. I am available for babysitting some mornings/evenings and...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Recent review:
5.0
Julia was so wonderful with our 10-month old! Our baby has had a lot of anxiety with new people, but not Julia. They played together and read books while we got ready for a night out. Julia communicated well and only as needed while we were enjoying our night out....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ariel and I'm a 21-year-old college student. I study Piano Performance and French at Belmont University, and reside in Evanston for the summers. I have been a day camp counselor and nanny/babysitter for the past 6 summers. I have worked with all ages. I'm also CPR certified. I am looking to babysit afternoons...
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Ariel is my daughter, I can say she is trustworthy, dependable, sweet, caring and compassionate. She has worked with kids as a counselor every summer and babysat throughout her high school years. She goes above and beyond with caring for other people and is highly...
Lisa R.
Olivia O.
Evanston, IL
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois. I have been babysitting for the past 7 years and feel comfortable with kids of all ages! Would love to be of help to anyone who needs
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Our kids enjoyed spending time with her, and I appreciated that she was responsible and on time!
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Iyesha and I have 6 years of childcare experience (primarily with newborns to 5 years old.) I am a mature, responsible, reliable, and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. I also have extensive experience with infants and toddlers. I simply love children, caring for them and find them...
Iyesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants through teenagers. My experience isn't limited to care taking but professionally supervising as well. I am currently working at one of the local high schools!
Kiley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
We love Kiley! She is extremely trustworthy, very hands on with the kiddos and is so kind to our puppy. I highly recommend Kiley.
Susan L.
Kirsten W.
Evanston, IL
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
10 Years Experienced Nanny With First Aid/CPR/Newborn Care Specialist Certifications
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kirsten and I am a career nanny with 14 years of experience with children aged infant-teen. I am seeking a family for about 10-15 hours a week and/or occasional babysitting needs.
I am CPR and first aid certified and also have my newborn specialist certification and have excellent references. I am fully...
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Kirsten worked with our family taking care of our daughter for the last year and a half. She helped guide our daughter through the transition from being a very fussy infant to a well adjusted happy toddler. She was punctual, responsible, and safe. She always had...
Michelle F.
Diana O.
Evanston, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
24 year experience at one job for a family, love them so much but the 5 children are grown you can call anytime for my reference
Recent review:
5.0
Dee is loving, supportive, smart, compassionate, creative, joyful, honest, trustworthy, and the list goes on and on. She is the best person to come into your lives to take care of your loved ones and you! The best nanny ever; my friends, family, and even other...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL
Nia H.
5.0
She brings games to play and is very warm and caring.
- Jandella F.
Elena F.
5.0
Elena cared for our then 5 month old son when I went back to work after maternity leave. Being a mother of 4 herself and caring for many other children (including twins!) prior, Elena brought a wealth of knowledge that put my mind at ease as a first-time mother. She always ensured our son was...
- Quincey L.
Paulette K.
5.0
Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and been tremendously helpful during our encounters with COVID, changing vacation plans and work hurdles. She is very caring, creates consistent routines and...
- Maggie H.
Katarzyna W.
5.0
Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly recommend!
- Cathy L.
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren is a dear and helped us with our infant daughter in the evenings and weekend nights. She was very capable and has a great calm demeanor about her. Being a student we called on her a few days to weeks before to schedule with her. When she could help us out she was very punctual and arranged...
- Jeannine T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Evanston, IL:
How can I find a Evanston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Evanston, 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 201 babysitters in Evanston, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Evanston, IL?
The average rate for Evanston, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.72 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 Evanston, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Evanston, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 100 reviews of the 201 listed babysitters.