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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 6 years
In-home babysitters in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am an elementary education major at Illinois State University. I have a huge heart for children of all ages and would love to help you and your family take care of your kids. I have experience with all ages from 15 months through teen years. I babysit for a few different families on occasion in my neighborhood. I...
Nataley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nataley cared for F., our 10 month old, this summer (June - August 2020) and was wonderful with him! She followed all our care instructions and was very communicative about his activities and behavior throughout the day. We loved to hear her read him books, teach...
Ryan H.
I have had many experiences with caring for younger children. All my life I took care of family members and fell in love with taking care of children. I have worked with babysitting twins that are 10 years old and an older brother that is 13. Although, these are older children, I still have an increasing amount of experience...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Heather. I am 24 years old and I am looking for a part time nanny job. Im currently a CNA working in HomeHealth. I have also been a babysitter for 10+ years now. I have experience with preschoolers to preteens. I own a very reliable car. I was previously a preschool teacher in Park Ridge. I also was a camp...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
I've had paid experience in taking care of my family friends & relatives children. I also currently work at an at-home daycare and take care of multiple children. I only have experience in taking care of younger children ages 0-3 but I am also open to babysitting anybody older! I am CPR certified, and I take nursing classes in...
Hadeel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal...
Krystina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a nursing student in the Nashville area. I graduate with my RN in Dec. I am CPR certified & soon to be CERT & scuba certified. I currently work at a hospital & as a nanny. I previously worked as a Hotel Designer so I love graphics, events, interior, floral design, & even home care.
I have over 15 yrs of...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Our kids loved Katie. We hope to hire her again soon. "
Laurie D.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have such a passion for kids! I have a clean driving record and will have a car that I can take kids to activities or school...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Paige was our "pod teacher" during the pandemic. She helped proctor my daughters (2nd grade and Kindergarten) along with 3 other 1st graders while juggling her undergrad degree. The girls adored her and she helped us during a crucial time for all parties involved...
Sonya G.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our 2.5 year old daughter. We needed a sitter in just a few days and Amy even made time to come over the day before to meet us and go over our routine. I would definitely hire her again. My daughter said she had so much fun playing with Amy...
Amie J.
Suzie N.
Arlington Heights, IL
$22-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of 2 grow daughter's ages 29 and 25. I was a stay at home mother with them until my youngest was in 8th grade. During my time raising my girls. I also watched others children. I am experienced with all ages. Kids are my passion and love being around them. I am very active with them to make sure they have a...
Suzie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library, parks and kept them active. She was also great during the pandemic and stuck with us through every adjustment and every surge....
Kim K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My experience babysitting began when I was just 12 years old. I put an ad in a local newspaper. I got one response and with my mother's supervision, I took care of a 3-year-old boy that summer. The relationship with him and his family turned into a 25-year friendship. I babysat throughout high school and then eight years ago, I...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Nancy is sent from heaven!! As a mom new to IL, finding a new sitter always made me a bit nervous. That changed shortly after meeting Nancy! She engaged and got to know the kids from the start. She gave us a full report each time we returned home. My kids are so...
Jc B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
4.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Dionice. I'm a 34 years old.
Devoted and reliable nanny with over 15 years in childcare. Supplies loving while making sure to meet disciplinary and educationally for each child. Offers the children clear guidelines that promote positive behavior patterns. I am CPR, AED and First Aid Certified. I took...
Dionice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I really like her but she's not driving ."
Latifa B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Responsible nanny providing over 7 years of professional childcare experience. Enjoying working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental and emotional development in partnership with parents. Equipped with the driver's license to provide reliable and flexible assistance to any family seeking a helping...
Nadya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nadia was great with kids. She was always in time and our daughter loved spending time with her. She is a good and cautious driver, for she was driving our girl to after-school activities. I highly recommend Nadia! She is a kind, caring and very responsible person."
Albena V.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 12 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...
Halima can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."
Liana K.
Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...
Lan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lan did wonderful with our sensitive toddler! It was the first time we went out for an evening and left her with a sitter and Lan took her to the park, did art activities with her, and really took into account the things she loved and that would settle her while we...
Tara C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm a mature, responsible, reliable, college graduated professional with more than 10 years experience working with children from 0 to 12 years of age in diverse home, school and daycare settings. Currently working full time and looking for Saturday/Sunday hours only.
I'm a mom of an 11 years old amazing girl, I'm CPR...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eva was with us for almost four years and still would be had we not had a sudden change in income status. She is a patient, compassionate, endearing and reliable caretaker. The day that Eva walked out of our door after her interview, I looked at my husband and...
Andrea M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Elementary Education and am certified in Adult & Pediatric 1st Aid & CPR. I have two daughters and have been married for 27 years. I've worked with kids since I was in high school, working at a Children's Home for orphaned kids, a Group Home for children, and babysitting. After college, I was a nanny and then...
Gina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gina is very reliable and great with kids. She cared for my 7 year old boy/girl twins after school. They loved her and we will have her back for the next school year. I would highly recommend her to other families without hesitation."
Michelle J.
Hi. My name is Galyna. I working in housekeeping for 6 years. I love to help people. I'm an experienced caregiver who has worked with different families and excellent references. I can cook healthy meals, do house cleaning and laundry. I'm energetic and a non-smoker. I'm doing my job very clean and tidy. I'm a very organized...
Galyna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi family! I'm a third year student at Northwestern in Chicago but am home for the holidays and am hoping to find some work. I've always had a passion for childcare and have worked as a nanny for nearly 5 years now. I study psychology with an emphasis in child development so I truly love getting to spend time with kids and...
Zosia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I babysat for three younger girls at the same time. Ages 8, 10 and 12. I would drive them from school practices and watch them at home while parents were away at work. I planned activities with them, helped them with homework, and mainly created art/crafts school projects with them.
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL
Nataley G.
5.0
Nataley cared for F., our 10 month old, this summer (June - August 2020) and was wonderful with him! She followed all our care instructions and was very communicative about his activities and behavior throughout the day. We loved to hear her read him books, teach him how to safely move around our...
- Ryan H.
Katie S.
5.0
Our kids loved Katie. We hope to hire her again soon.
- Laurie D.
Paige C.
5.0
Paige was such a joy to work with! She immediately bonded with our daughter and was so loving and caring with her. We hired Paige to watch our daughter for a few months during the pandemic prior to her returning to daycare. She was respectful, kind, and extremely dependable. To this day we still...
- Kathryn S.
Amy W.
5.0
Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little lady woke up crying for us and Amy...
- Brian T.
Suzie N.
5.0
We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library, parks and kept them active. She was also great during the pandemic and stuck with us through every adjustment and every surge. The boys are in school now, but...
- Kim K.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Des Plaines, IL in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.20. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Des Plaines, IL help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 5 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Des Plaines, IL?
You can now find babysitters online in Des Plaines, IL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 5 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.