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125 child care providers are listed in Downers Grove, IL

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Downers Grove, IL

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Jenny P.


Downers Grove, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Patient With A Lot Of Child-care Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

** I am only available for occasional evening and weekend sitting right now** I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 20 years. I enjoy this job very much and it has always been a part of my life in one way or another. I am responsible, kind and trustworthy and I care for children as if they were my own. I have...
5.0
"Jenny is 100% an asset to anyone who needs childcare! She was absolutely wonderful with our children! They loved her immediately and my son (2), who spent the whole day with her, was comfortable with her right away. She has a positive demeanor and we loved her...

Kinnery P.

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Jordan O.


Downers Grove, IL

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Am A Very Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Person.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 21 years old. I have 4 years experience with childcare and nannying! I also am a certified sleep trainer/night nurse for infants.
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fantastic caregiver, friendly, dependable, responsible and trustworthy, and my kids adore her!"

Racheal P.

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Gilda R.


Downers Grove, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Host Party Helper / Cleaner/Organizer Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , currently working as a house manager and organizer , I have an experienced and references. If you need an extra hands running your house let me know , I help families to maintain their home and chores , I care homes when they travel and kids , including pets . Organize closet , laundry , errands . Flexibles hours , Gilda
Gilda can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Gilda for many years. She is kind, she is really good with children. She has a super friendly personality and we trust her with our kids anytime."

Ibeth C.

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Mary N.


Downers Grove, IL

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Mary. I started babysitting at 13 and fell in love with it! I've always had a passion for children and even worked in a daycare center for a two years. I love finding new fun activities that are also educational. I've been trained in all age groups and have been through CPR training. I'm very reliable and have my own...
3.0
"I had an interview with Mary, but I did not see her at our meeting place. Otherwise she seemed like a great candidate. I was not able to contact her through messages because I am blocked. Hopefully, this was just a mistake."

Brittnae B.

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Emily W.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families!!! I am looking for a part-time job before I leave for my deployment in January. I am in the Army National Guard and have also completed 3 years of schooling, but have taken a pause this semester so I can focus on leaving and being around family. I have been nannying consistently for 4 years, ages 3-14. My...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary N.


Downers Grove, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced with boys and girls, love watching movies and playing games as well as doing arts and crafts. I've cared early in the morning, late at night, and have experience overnights. The number one priority is having fun! I am a graduate of Purdue University Global with a degree in Human Services in Child and Family Services...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary started babysitting my 2 boys (now 7 & 10yo) when she was in high school. She was always very creative with activities and able to talk to them at their level. I would highly recommend her as a caregiver."

Sonya V.

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Sophie M.


Downers Grove, IL

$22-24/hr7 yrs exp

Facilitator Of Natural Education And Creative Thinking

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sophie. I am a 24 yr old Chicagoland native, working directly with children in their homes, indoor and outdoor classrooms since I was 16. As an early teen I began working in families with diverse age ranges, twins/multiples, children with differing abilities, and families with pets. I am a loving, energetic, silly...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I couldn't possibly more highly recommend Sophie to care for your children. She became like family to us and I trusted her implicitly. She is dependable, creative, sweet, and caring. My children loved her and miss her. They still talk about her. You will not...

Robin H.

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Samantha W.


Downers Grove, IL

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Samantha, I'm 19 and i'm currently taking online college courses so I have a pretty flexible schedule. I have experience babysitting children in different age groups and multiple children at a time. Im great with children and enjoy babysitting them.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Samantha has watched my son since he was one years old he is now 5. She is dependable, loves doing crafts and playing games with him. She has patience, loving and caring."

Adrianna D.

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Kristen B.


Downers Grove, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! A little bit about myself: I have past experience with babysitting and being a nanny in the summers. I am currently a school psychologist and received my Ed. S from Loyola. I am looking to partner with a family for the summer months. I have worked with all ages! In college I played division 1 softball and I love to be...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had a wonderful conversation with Kristen, she is very bright and has wonderful credentials. Anyone would be extremely lucky to have Kristen as their nanny this summer. We ended up going a full time route or else we would have hired her!"

Lauren S.

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Tania S.


Downers Grove, IL

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I AM LOOKING FOR A PART TIME TUTOR POSITION. I was working two years as a substitute teacher for Downers Grove District 58 and Darien District 61 (Elementary and Middle School Levels) and as a private tutor for Elementary Level this year. I have professional medical background. I have eight years of experience while working for...
Tania can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tania has worked for us since January 2015. We have three children, who were 4 1/2, 2 1/2, and 6 months old when she started. They all adore her and look forward to having her come play with them. The youngest is 13 months now, and will come running as soon as he...

Frank F.

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Virginija K.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I love children. I have worked with children of all ages. My experience is over 16 years. I am loving mother of one 32-year-old daughter. The kids I watched were range from 4 months old to 17 years old. Job duties included but not limited to: diaper change, driving, meal preparation and feeding, educational activities, help with...
Virginija can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time outdoors. Kids loved spending time with her! I highly recommend Virginia and look forward to continue working with...

Katya K.

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Andrea L.


Downers Grove, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny In Willowbrook

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Andrea and l have 12 years of experience in babysitting kids of all ages. I live in Downers Grove and l am looking for a part or full -time job. l am very active... love going to ZOO, playgrounds, swimming, library. Willing to help with cooking, light cleaning, laundry. Clean driving record and backround check.
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea is a very warm and kind person and we enjoyed getting to know her. We interviewed her, checked background/references and were impressed. Our situation changed, so we weren't able to hire a nanny for our little one but we wanted to share our positive...

Ashley C.

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Marykate G.


Downers Grove, IL

$20-33/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Mary Kate . I am a high school math teacher looking for a summer nannying job. I have 4 years of nannying experience, and I have babysat since I was 12 years old. I enjoy being outside in the summer and spending time with family and my golden retriever puppy, Nike. I am very reliable and flexible about hours and pay....
Marykate can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mary Kate has been with our family for two summers full time watching our daughter who was 8 and 9 at the time. We were both working parents with a train commute downtown. Mary Kate is always on time, trust worthy, reliable and responsible. She drove our daughter...

Mariza M.

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Shawna T.


Downers Grove, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time In-My-Home Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of 10 children and grew up in a rural part of Wisconsin. I married seven years ago and moved to Chicago where I reside with my husband and children. I am a teacher. I earned a bachelor's degree in Broad Field Science and Secondary Education and a master's degree in Learning Technology. I taught science for 12...
Shawna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shawna was working with my daughter (8-10 y.o.) for two years and I am so happy that I met her! Super friendly, supportive and caring, she helped my child to get adjusted to a new country, a new city and a new school. There was no such thing as a tardiness or...

Olga S.

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Catherine L.


Downers Grove, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Mom Who Loves To Play And Laugh With Kids!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of babysitting experience. I have raised two children of my own and just really enjoy being with kids! I love to play indoor and outdoor come rain, snow or shine. I was a CPR Instructor and have a masters degree so can assist with online learning and homework. My schedule is flexible, I can help with drop...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She stepped in last minute when I had a sitter cancel, and we've had her back many times since; my kids love her!!!"

Kelley D.

Child care centers in Downers Grove, IL

Great Escape Preschool

6360 Belmont Rd, Downers Grove, IL

Starting at $405/mo

5.0

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Located in Downers Grove, Illinois, Great Escape Preschool is a state-licensed and non-profit preschool for children. It offers a learning environment wherein social, emotional, intellectual, creative, and physical development of children are enhanced. This preschool uses the Green curriculum which...
5.0
"Prices are wrong on the website! Monthly tuition for preschool start at $142.00 and month for 2.5 up to $310 a month for Pre kindergarten. Excellent value gym time ,music, field trips, many familiy events."

Diane


Little People Learning Center

2144 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL

Starting at $243/wk

Little People Learning Center is a privately owned school located in Downers Grove, IL. It has been providing its services for twenty years. They accept ages 6 weeks to 6 years old children. It is a State licensed center that has a maximum child care capacity of 52. The center is open Mondays...

Tutor Time

460 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL

Costimate: $231/wk

Tutor Time in Downers Grove, IL is a center that provide a safe, nurturing, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, Pre-School, Kindergarten Prep, Junior Kindergarten, Private Kindergarten.

Avery Coonley School

1400 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL

Starting at $750/wk

The Avery Connley School located in Downers Grove, IL is an independent day school for academically gifted preschool to 8th grade students. They aim to develop and enhance your child’s social, emotional and physical being. They are dedicated in providing a stimulating and engaging environment that...

Midwest Ballet Academy

5013 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL

Starting at $200/wk

Midwest Ballet Academy in Midwest Ballet Academy, Illinois seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children for preschool.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Downers Grove, IL

Jenny P.

5.0

We hired Jenny for a unique opportunity. We were getting married away from home and needed a sitter for overnight care to help the day of and the morning after. We found Jenny through Care.com and she was amazing! She was punctual, very kind, and both my daughters loved her. They instantly took to...

- Janel W.

Jordan O.

5.0

Every time I've hired Jordan she's always been there and is always early! My children are always so excited for her to come and watch them it's so crazy. She always sets up fun things for them to do but then also has the best movies for them to watch and chill before bed. Jordan is the best sitter...

- Lola H.

Gilda R.

5.0

I met Gilda in 2007 when she applied for a position in the kids hair cut salon I was the manager. Since we hired her, she was enthusiastic, very positive attitude towards coworkers and customers. Always punctual and when required she was willing to stay extra time to help when we were short on...

- Cryspa B.

Mary N.

3.0

I had an interview with Mary, but I did not see her at our meeting place. Otherwise she seemed like a great candidate. I was not able to contact her through messages because I am blocked. Hopefully, this was just a mistake.

- Brittnae B.

Mary N.

5.0

Mary was the babysitter for our daughter from age 6 months - 13 months. She was very dependable, sweet, patient and fun! Our daughter loved spending time with her. We were so sad to see her go, but glad we were able to find someone like her to watch over our little girl for us!

- Brooke B.

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Ratings for Downers Grove, IL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Downers Grove, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 125 listed child care providers.