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153 child care providers are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Des Plaines, IL

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Elizabeth M.


Des Plaines, IL

$24/hr9 yrs exp

I Care For Your Family As It Was My Own

I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, during which I have successfully nurtured and supported children of various age groups. I have a child of my own who is a teenager now. I can ensure your child's well-being in any situation.. I have experience with children w disabilities my child has a attention deficit...
5.0
"I hired Elizabeth in February of this year for over the weekend for my daughter's birthday.She took great care of my 12 year old girl,She's an American Pit Bull Terrier.My dog is old but she enjoys her walks and the outdoor life.She is older now so she needs alot...

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Suha Z.


Des Plaines, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Sue has to be one of the kindest care givers around. She has been like a second mother to me most of my life and never once has she lacked in kindness, honesty, and integrity. To know her is to love her. Sue is always on time and can find a solution to any problem...

Halley M.

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May D.


Des Plaines, IL

$16-18/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I got married 10 years ago. I'm a mom of 4 kids. 17-year-old, 9, 8 and 5-year-old. I attended College, I was studying to be an elementary school teacher. I completed one year of college. My passion in life is children. I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience from previous babysitting jobs, as well...
May can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She currently works for us full time, but I'm sure she would want some occasional extra work. She is very neat and tidy and my 2 yr. old son really likes her. She is fun and still corrects him the way I have asked her to."

Christina M.

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Dashaney D.


Des Plaines, IL

$19-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Da'Shaney. I'm a responsible attentive loving person. I have years of experience with children and have also taken child development ensuring your child reaches each developmental milestone as needed. I enjoy art and being outside. I have my own transportation and I'm very punctual and dependable. I will meal prep do...
Dashaney can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Dashanay was very gentle to my 8mo baby and was willing to address all my requests. She communicated well by text and was punctual. I highly recommend her."

Aiko S.

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Ghadeer A.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-39/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I hope this message finds you well! My name is Ghadeer(23.) I'm reaching out because I'm super excited about the nanny position you have available. I'm currently studying interior design online, so my schedule is pretty flexible and won't clash with work commitments. Im an artistic person and would consider myself...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!"

Timothy E.

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Dalila P.


Des Plaines, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Is My Middle Name!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Dalila. I have been in the childcare world since the age of 15 years old. I have a psychology degree from UIC. I have been exposed to many different roles in my years of experience, all 16 years. I have taken on roles such as house manager, nanny and at times personal assistant. I love to cook an at-home meal for the...
Dalila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I needed last minute child care for a wedding I was attending. I had a good feeling about Dalila and I was right! I was a bit nervous since I was traveling from out of the country by myself with my 1.5 year old, but Dalila agreed to an initial video call to ease my...

Laura B.

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Panagiota T.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver. I have been a caregiver for children under of 4, for 6 years. I pride myself on being able to learn new skills and adapt quickly to any situation. In the past, I have assisted families with their daily routines (nap/feeding/walking/changing/bathing schedules), stimulated child...
Panagiota can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Zoe B.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Resource For Families, Helping Create A Loving And Positive Environment

I have over 2 years of experience working at a daycare center however, growing up I helped my cousin raise her three boys. I have always loved working with children. Being that resource to help them learn and achieve all of their milestones is so incredible. I can multitask and create fun, developmentally appropriate activities...
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Zoe has been in our lives for over 3.5 years, helping take care of our kids whenever needed. She is amazing with them, kind, patient, and fun. Zoe has now become a great friend to all of the family!"

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Weronika K.


Des Plaines, IL

$24/hr6 yrs exp

Full Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Weronika and I am currently in school part time which allows me time for a full time position. I am looking for a job ranging anywhere from 20-45 hours a week. I have experience caring for children from age 6 months to 12 years old. I am experienced and comfortable in all child care related tasks. I can do bath...
Weronika can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Always on time and very responsible!"

Brian T.

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Maliyah M.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Emotionally Aware Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Maliyah! I'm graduating from Evanston Township High School this May and am incredibly excited to begin my professional career in nannying. I'll be attending Oakton Community College and studying Psychology in the fall. I hope to find opportunities that align with this and are flexible with my schedule. I have...
Maliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Saraya is the best! My little boy has special needs and she didn't flinch at meeting his needs. She is incredibly compassionate and patient. Saraya asks all the right questions and isn't afraid to learn and grow. For such a young woman, my respect for her is...

Chrystina O.

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Natalie K.


Des Plaines, IL

$42/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Natalie , I'm 57 years old . I have teaching degree and over 20 years of experience working at a education center as an infant room teacher . I'm CPR/First Aid certified . I have a clean driving record and background . I'm friendly , supportive, and good at multitasking . I love working with children , and especially...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalie was an absolutely wonderful nanny to my 3-month-old son. As a first-time mom, I was so nervous looking for a nanny, but as soon as I interviewed Natalie I felt at ease. From the first minute I talked with her, I instantly knew she was going to be a great...

Alex B.

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Elise C.


Des Plaines, IL

$17-21/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Elise! I have 8 years of professional experience working with children ages 1 to 14, but I have been babysitting since I was 17. I am an alumni from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelors of science in psychology. I love and enjoy working with children. I currently work as a teacher assistant for...
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elise was amazing with both of our kiddos. We had her for two summers and would have loved to have her year round! She was incredibly attentive and engaged them in all activities they were interested in. Her focus was always on the kids and they would run to the...

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Rawan A.


Des Plaines, IL

$16-35/hr7 yrs exp

NANNY

Hi! My name is Rawan, but go by "Ro". I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I specialize in organizing, errand runner, event planning and also babysitting!
Rawan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" Rawan was extremely reliable and dependable, and my kids really developed and affection for her. I trust her completely and still have her come help with the children every now and again."

Jennifer W.

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Farkhad P.


Des Plaines, IL

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Driver With Chauffeur License With Lux Car.

Experienced driver with chauffeur license. Bilingual, patient , polite , dad of 3kids. Can help with transportation of kids and adults.
5.0
"We hired Farkhad to look after our 4 year old son after a good friend recommended him. He helped us with shuttling our son to a swimming lesson, took to the library, and kept our son busy. Would hire him again."

Kimberly D.

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Maira F.


Des Plaines, IL

$24-36/hr7 yrs exp

Empathy Is My Accomplice.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, As I am working on my undergraduate degree for Applied Behavioural Science at National Louis University, I would love to work taking care of children and making a positive impact as in their lives. I have an absolute love for books and curiosity. I also have excellent referrals and years of experience. Looking forward...
Maira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maira is a fine example of how we should treat each other. Always happy to see you, exceedingly polite, never forgets your name and you look forward to seeing her the next time. She does more than just help you with any questions or issues, she strives for you...

Pascalis S.

Child care centers in Des Plaines, IL

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare

898 Willson Dr, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

5.0

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Rubber Ducky Home Daycare located in Des Plaines, IL provides a loving, caring, and educational environment for children from six weeks old and up. The school offers a balanced indoor and outdoor activities focusing on the children's motor, cognitive, and social skills development.
5.0
"Rubber Ducky is the absolute best place for your infant or toddler. My son attended there from 12 weeks old until he was 3.5 Miss Mary and Miss Chris are so loving and will become like family. It is clear that they truly care about the kids at their daycare."

Meghan M


A-Karrasel Child Care Centers

1920 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Starting at $75/wk

A-Karrasel Child Care Center is located in Des Plaines, Illinois. The center is focused on the complete development and well-being of a child. Experienced teachers provide children with age-appropriate learning that aims to enhance social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, tools that are...

CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION CENTER

1600 E Golf Rd Rm 1630, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

Established in 1991, Child Development Education Demonstration Center provides quality childcare to the community of Des Plaines. They use play as the medium through which learning occurs. Their curriculum seeks to enrich the growth of each child with activities that range from math and science to...

First Congregational United Church of Christ

766 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

First Congregational United Church of Christ provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Des Plaines, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

One Hope United Des Plaines Child Development Center

9375 Church St., Des Plaines, IL

Costimate: $247/wk

Des Plaines Child Development Center has provided the highest quality care and education that parents have trusted for more than 32 years - the first 30 as a model employer sponsored day care for Lutheran General Hospital. Our facility has 25,000 sq. ft. of program space with spacious, welcoming...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Des Plaines, IL

Elizabeth M.

5.0

I hired Elizabeth in February of this year for over the weekend for my daughter's birthday.She took great care of my 12 year old girl,She's an American Pit Bull Terrier.My dog is old but she enjoys her walks and the outdoor life.She is older now so she needs alot of attention and affection.That...

- Care member

Suha Z.

5.0

Sue is absolutely lovely to work with. She's very caring and thoughtful. She's responsive and on time. My son loves when she babysits. I would recommend her without hesitation.

- Divya B.

May D.

5.0

May was a wonderful many for my 3 boys. She is patient, helpful, responsible and caring. She became like a part of the family while she worked for us.

- Kinley K.

Dashaney D.

5.0

Dashanay was very gentle to my 8mo baby and was willing to address all my requests. She communicated well by text and was punctual. I highly recommend her.

- Aiko S.

Ghadeer A.

5.0

Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!

- Timothy E.

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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 90 reviews of the 153 listed child care providers.