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Madelyn T.

Lake Forest, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Madelyn, and I'm from the north shore area, currently home for the summer from the University of Missouri. I am actively seeking babysitting opportunities or any help that's needed. If you're in need of reliable assistance, I would be happy to help and do not hesitate to reach out!
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Lan T.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
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...

Ariel Z. says "We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient,...

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Catherine G.

Experienced Babysitter/College Student Looking For Part-Time Employment

Vernon Hills, IL

from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Catherine. I have always liked caring for children of all ages and have a wide range of experience from newborn to teenagers. I enjoy being a part of a child's growth and development process. I find it really fun and exciting! I look forward to hearing from you soon! I also have a experience taking care of the home and...
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Seyedehnika N.

Educated Sitter With A Lot Of Adventures

Vernon Hills, IL

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
I'm excited to share a bit about myself! With 5 years of experience under my belt, I have a true passion for working with children. My journey began at the age of 15 when I started babysitting my sister, and since then, I've had the privilege of working as an assistant teacher at a kiddie academy for 6 months. I've also gained...
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Yulia O.

Glencoe, IL

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$24/hr
2 years experience
I am passionate about helping children grow and develop. I believe every child has the potential to shine. With two years of experience in babysitting, I genuinely love working with kids, spending quality time with them, and taking a personalized approach to each child. I am calm, patient, and creative, always ready to engage...
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Dionice D.

I'm Looking For A Job.

Northbrook, IL

4.3(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Dionice. I'm a 35 years old. Devoted loving and trustworthy nanny with over 15 years in childcare I am CPR, AED and First Aid Certified. I took babysitting & Child Care Courses from America Red Cross . I have a degree in hospitality and management from my home country (Brazil) I'm also a certified personal...

Care Member says "We found Dio and hired her through Care.com to be a nanny for our son as a bridge between my parental leave and when we wanted him to start daycare at 7...

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Jordan D.

Experienced Babysitter

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 25-year-old living in Gold Coast. I have babysat/nannied since I was 15. I worked in a preschool through my high school for 3 years. I have worked with many different children, as young as 4 months and as old as 16. I absolutely adore kids and am looking for some afternoon jobs and weekend jobs and would love to find a...
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Bernadette R.

Part-time Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
My past child care experience included children ranging from 8 months to 10 years of age. I was responsible for dropping off and picking up children from school and various activities, as well as providing a safe home environment for children while parents were not home. Duties also included cooking children breakfast, lunch and...

Tiffany Z. says "Bernadette is not only a wonderful caregiver but a great all around person. It was a pleasure having Bernadette in our home watching our son, who was...

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Hannah B.

Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and have been working in the childcare field since I was 15! I am CPR and First Aid certified along with having my own reliable transportation. I have worked as an in-home nanny, occasional babysitting, daycare, and at a school for children on the spectrum! I am seeking a full time and...

Jay G. says "Hannah is awesome sitter! My 10 year old LOVES it when we tell him "Hannah's coming tonight"! She's always early and cleans up. "

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Hoda S.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...

Nicholas F. says "Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts. She also...

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Adriana E.

Grad Bio Student & Energetic Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am Adriana, I have a BS in Molecular Biology from Loyola University and currently doing my masters there in Bioinformatics. I have 6 years of paid 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...

Paula C. says "Adriana was patient with our anxious dogs. She was communicative, sending pics throughout the day. I would highly recommend her."

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Suzie N.

Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Kim K. says "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...

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Madeline H.

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "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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Nancy J.

Mature, Caring, And Loving Nanny/Babysitter Available

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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...

Jc B. says "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...

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Elwira S.

Part-Time Nanny

Arlington Heights, IL

4.5(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm patient, caring, kind, respectful and punctual. My work history: At my first babysitting job, I took care of a 3-year-old girl for 3 years. At my next job where I worked for 6 months, I took care of 2 boys: 7 and 11 years old. I picked them up from school, helped them with homework and drove them to all kinds of activities....

Care Member says "Elwira helped me care for my 2 girls for 4 plus years and was very dependable, caring, helpful and has friendly personality. I was lucky to find such...

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Maryann H.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hey there! Just a friendly, fun, and responsible student who loves to not only take care of kids and teens, but be a role model for them when they need it! I enjoy helping families who need some assistance with managing their kids, and making them feel comfortable with being able to do what they need to do while their kids are...

Care Member says "Maryann was very friendly, warm, and communicative. She helped us out with a last minute babysitting need and we will definitely be booking her again in...

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Evangelina R.

Friendly, Intelligent And Experienced.

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...

Ana M. says "I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple...

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Tania S.

Experienced and Fun Part-Time Babysitter

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi, my name is Tania and I have been working as a part-time babysitter now for over 10 years now. I am a mother of two and before I became a babysitter I was a stay at home mom caring for my children who are now moving onto college, so I have had a lot of experience taking care of kids. I enjoy being with kids and seeing them...

Lena P. says "Hi, My name is Kostadinka, and I'm a nanny for an 11 month old girl. I'm new to Chicago and live in Des Plaines with a family. I wanted to introduce...

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Lucy B.

Caring, Fun, And Reliable Babysitter!! :)

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Mirjam M. says "Lucy loves and great with children. I trusted her so much. Would hire her again."

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Brenna Z.

Summer Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Skokie, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a certified RBT, having worked with children with special needs for the last year and a half. I have experience working with neurodivergent and neurotypical children ranging from infants to 18 years old. having worked both in a professional setting with children and the home setting I am confident in my ability to provide...
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  • 55 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

In-Home Babysitters in Lake Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 55 listed in-home babysitters

Lan T.

We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very...

- Ariel Z.

Dionice D.

We found Dio and hired her through Care.com to be a nanny for our son as a bridge between my parental leave and when we wanted him to start...

- Care member

Bernadette R.

Bernadette is not only a wonderful caregiver but a great all around person. It was a pleasure having Bernadette in our home watching our...

- Tiffany Z.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.00. 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.

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 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

You can now find babysitters online in Lake Forest, IL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 1 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

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