Find in-home babysitters in Evanston, IL that you’ll love

60 in-home babysitters are listed in Evanston, IL

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 5 years

In-home babysitters in Evanston, IL

Madeline H.'s Photo

Madeline H.


Evanston, IL

$20-70/hr5 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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."

Care member

Lucy E.'s Photo

Lucy E.


Evanston, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hi I am a 26-year-old who loves nature, crafts, and animals. I have a 17-month-old baby girl who loves to be very active and play with her four cats at home. I have been taking care of kids since I was 17 and I love it. I started off by babysitting younger cousins, young kids from family friends. as well as my three nieces and...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Annalise D.'s Photo

Annalise D.


Evanston, IL

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi. My name is Annalise and I'm 20 years old. I'm currently a junior at Saint Louis University in their Nursing Program. I am home in Evanston, IL for the summer and am looking to find a family to babysit for. I've babysat in the past for all ages but took a break to work at a bakery. I have done pediatrics and newborn clinical...
Kathryn P.'s Photo

Kathryn P.


Evanston, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare With A Caring And Loving Heart!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kathryn, and I love taking care of and spending time with kids! I am currently pursuing a masters degree in clarinet performance at Northwestern. I live in Evanston, and have my own car. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 years old, and have always enjoyed my time spent with kids. I've worked...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Zosia A.'s Photo

Zosia A.


Evanston, IL

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Temporary Work!

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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Jiayi L.'s Photo

Jiayi L.


Evanston, IL

$28/hr3 yrs exp

Hi

Hi I'm 25years old, used to be a teacher in my hometown, and now I'm babysitting two kids of my host family (6&10), But recently they're traveling to Europe and I'm totally free at home so I can take care of kids in summer at July 31-August 11th. I also love cats and dogs if you need me to do some work with them I'd love...
Ana G.'s Photo

Ana G.


Chicago, IL

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ana, I'm from Colombia and I am 28 years old. I have been in the USA for almost 4 years. I am offering child care and household service. I have experience taking care of kids of different ages here and back home, in Colombia. I've been babysitting/working as a nanny for over 5 years now, and I have experience with...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Simply put, Ana is amazing! She has been a true blessing for our family. She is everything I could have asked for and more. We have four busy children (ages 10 and 9 (boys) and 7 and 6 (girls); Ana handles our ever-changing schedule with ease. She is caring,...

Sara W.

Lucy B.'s Photo

Lucy B.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, And Reliable Babysitter!! :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am childcare professional with over 15 years of experience in the childcare field. I have accumulated valuable child care skills and knowledge while working in classrooms, summer camps, and private in home settings with children ranging from 3 months old to 12 years of age. I am highly dedicated to fostering nurturing...
Lucy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Lucy! We were incredibly impressed by Lucy's extensive experience as a child care professional when we hired her for a one week stint while on vacation in Palm Beach. Our two year old daughter, who can be picky about who she likes, warmed to her quickly...

Jann S.

Eva S.'s Photo

Eva S.


Skokie, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

Nancy J.'s Photo

Nancy J.


Skokie, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Caring, And Loving Nanny/Babysitter Available

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, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

Alayna M.'s Photo

Alayna M.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Who I Am And What I Can Do!!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Alayna was a great babysitter/nanny. She helped get the home from school. She was involved and played with kids. She was very caring and attentive. "

Care member

Viktoriya T.'s Photo

Viktoriya T.


Chicago, IL

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Dancing Queen

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Victoria, I am 35 years old. I am happily married and have a 4 years old daughter. I am seeking a part-time position of a babysitter on weekday mornings till 1. 30-2 p.m. depending on your location. I have to pick up my daughter from her preschool after 2 p.m. I am a stay at home mom and I understand how...
Viktoriya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Viktoriya was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. She was very friendly and entertaining. My 12 months old daughter was behaving well when we were leaving which was very surprising to us as she is a bit fussy when her...

Adrien K.

Adriana E.'s Photo

Adriana E.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Grad Bio Student & Energetic Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am Adriana, I am a senior majoring in Molecular Biology at Loyola University. I have 5 years of experience with children. I used to be a dance teacher for toddlers and I also worked as a full-time nanny for a couple of families in the suburbs with babies and toddlers (multiples at a time). Currently caring for a 5-month-old, a...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Adriana is a gem to be around and my 5 month old loves her. She is patient, calm, loving, fun, and experienced. She cares about the baby and takes great pride in doing the job well. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend! "

Care member

Tabitha N.'s Photo

Tabitha N.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Available to Babysit/Nanny Friday-Sunday

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of seven children! I can care for children with disabilities due to my 17-year-old brother having been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. I have babysat for multiple families in my home town in New Jersey, whom would all be willing to be contacted as references!
Tabitha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tabitha babysat for our daughter one night while we were visiting Chicago. She was absolutely fantastic and we'll definitely call her again if we're in town."

Lisa G.

Brianne J.'s Photo

Brianne J.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Mary Poppins!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brianne. Moved to Chicago in 2020 to pursue a career supporting pregnant women and children as a Doula. I have a combined 8+ years experience with babysitting, longer term nannying, real life experience with my 2. 5 y/o sibling, as well as hands-on experience working as a doula for Birthways Chicago. I've been...
Brianne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Vasiliki B.'s Photo

Vasiliki B.


Chicago, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Trusting Babysitter

Hello there! My name is Vasiliki. I am located in the Portage Park area. I've been taking care of children for over 28 years. Having 8 children myself all grown up now. As well as past experience working in a home daycare. I can provide references upon request. I have experience from two months to eight years of age. I can...
5.0
"She has a very empathetic heart. From what I remember she has raised 6 children on her own & had a beautiful motherly instinct with my own child. Was very sad leaving as I had to move. Lots of love for her and her family."

Elizabeth H.

Maggie C.'s Photo

Maggie C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And Family Friend

Hi! I've been caring for kids since I was 13 years old and working in a daycare at 17 years old. Since then I've babysat multiple families and cared for many kids! A little about myself, I work in a kitchen environment and am super fun loving! I am also a classically trained musician and love to make music and also teach it if...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maggie is WONDERFUL. I trust her completely with my kids. She is fun, caring, on time and super helpful!"

Melisa K.

Halima K.'s Photo

Halima K.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Halima watched our youngest son as a part time nanny when he was a 9 month infant. She was extremely professional and loving with him while treating as if he were her son. She still periodically watches both our kids when my husband and I go on dates. I highly...

Jessie L.

Saida B.'s Photo

Saida B.


Chicago, IL

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Saida I'm Muslim I Have 3 Kids 14 Years 10 And 6 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is saida I'm Muslim I have 3 kids 14 years old-10 years old and 6 years I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 10 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...
Saida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Saida is friendly, nice and professional. Sincere in her work and trustworthy. Our son 11 m loved playing and spending time with her, exactly what we needed. She is very careful with kids, caring and loving. I would recommend her definitely."

Rasha D.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL

Madeline H.

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.

- Care member

Ana G.

5.0

There aren't enough stars to adequately rate how wonderful Ana is. We are so sad that she is moving out of state. Ana joined our family about a year and a half ago and we are all better for it. She is responsible, dependable, very trustworthy and incredibly caring. It is hard for me to trust anyone...

- Cristina M.

Lucy B.

5.0

Great with kids, worked in a daycare center and personal babysitter.

- Jennifer W.

Eva S.

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 said I hope she wants to be with our...

- Andrea M.

Nancy J.

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 comfortable with her, she feels like...

- Jc B.

Additional In-Home Babysitter Services

In-Home Babysitter Articles

11 backyard games for kids

11 backyard games for kids

March 30th, 2022 Even though the health benefits of outdoor play are well established, sometimes it’s hard to get the kids out of the house to go play. Maybe you just ... Read more
12 fun AANHPI Heritage Month activities for kids

12 fun AANHPI Heritage Month activities for kids

April 13th, 2023 Teaching kids about our nation’s rich diversity of heritages year-round is key to nurturing them to be compassionate and inclusive individuals. Asian Americ... Read more
New Parents Guide To The Elusive Preschool Waitlist

New Parents Guide To The Elusive Preschool Waitlist

July 19th, 2017 When March rolls around many moms and dads are anxiously checking the mail daily to see if they got accepted to their first choice ... Read more
How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions

How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions

December 16th, 2022 Whether you’re a parent ready to shift from breast to bottle or a caregiver new to infant feeding, it’s normal to have questions about how to prepare formul... Read more
How to talk to kids about mental health at every age

How to talk to kids about mental health at every age

May 5th, 2022 Conversations surrounding mental health have always been critical, but the need for openness about and support for mental health issues is greater than ever... Read more

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Evanston, IL in May, 2024?

What can in-home babysitters near me in Evanston, IL help with?

How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Evanston, IL?