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

60 in-home babysitters are listed in Skokie, IL

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

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

In-home babysitters in Skokie, IL

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eva is very loving and attentive to the children"

Jennifer P.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Melisa M.


Skokie, IL

$22-50/hr1 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

About Me: Hi there! I'm Melisa, originally from Romania but now proudly calling the Chicago suburbs home for the past decade. Currently, I'm pursuing a degree in sonography, but my passion for child care remains strong. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where kids can thrive, and I'm excited to bring that...
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Arijeta A.


Skokie, IL

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working and caring for children for about 6 years now. From babysitting at home or supervising children at after school programs and camps during the summer.
Arijeta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Alex L.


Skokie, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

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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Maryann H.


Chicago, IL

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Maryann can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maryann watched our 5 year old and 2 year old boys during the week and weekends. She was easy to communicate with and sweet with our boys. They enjoyed playing outside, coloring, reading, going to the zoo and other activities with her. Additionally Maryann...

Kirk T.

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Nataley G.


Des Plaines, IL

$12-18/hr7 yrs exp

Loving, Responsible Nanny

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I wish I needed two nannies so that I could hire Nataley back to take care of our kids again! Nataley took care of our kids full-time last summer when they were three years old and one year old. She's one of the sweetest, most caring, patient and fun people I know....

Mary W.

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Maria Luisa N.


Chicago, IL

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am Maria and I am 58years old. I have 4 grown up kids, and I am so proud of them. I was born in the Philippines, and did 2 years of college. I studied BSE . majoring in Mathematics. I have worked as a babysitter for 7 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. And give my 101% to my work. I love children since my kids are...
Maria Luisa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Luisa has been my nanny for my 2.5 year old and has been with my family for about a year now. She is always on time and I can tell that he loves playing with her. We have very hectic schedules and she has been very accommodating and anticipates things like grocery...

Hope M.

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Nadya A.


Morton Grove, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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 is an amazing individual and we really enjoyed having her help take care of our two daughters. "

Karen M.

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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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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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.

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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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.

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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: 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.

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Mia S.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For A Part-time Position! I Can Do Afternoons, Nights, Weekends, And Travel.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Mia and I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have been babysitting since I was a preteen and I have experience with kids ranging in age from newborns-14 years old. I have taken care of as many as 4 children at a time multiple days per week so I am very responsible and attentive but fun and caring at the...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"She’s responsible. She’s loyal. She is playful, warm, and organized"

Care member

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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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.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is a sweet girl, she really enjoy kids company and teach them a lot of good and creative things. She will always make them have happy moments for their childhood. I highly recommend her because is respectful and responsible with her work"

Maria T.

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Meggie D.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, Upbeat & *FUN* Sitter W/ STELLAR References!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a 35-year-old Syracuse University graduate & published playwright who recently moved to Chicago from NYC. I have 10+ years of professional child care experience, including FT, PT, and live-in (Manhattan, Hamptons in the summers). After graduating college, I spent several years as a live-in nanny/personal assistant...
Meggie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meggie is the best babysitter we had in a long time. I hired her directly from Care.com and she stayed with my children for three nights while I was out of town. The kids loved her! She is flexible, responsible and willing to do anything."

Jutta K.

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

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.

Maryann H.

5.0

Maryann watched our 5 year old and 2 year old boys during the week and weekends. She was easy to communicate with and sweet with our boys. They enjoyed playing outside, coloring, reading, going to the zoo and other activities with her. Additionally Maryann spoke/ tutored our boys in Spanish...

- Kirk T.

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.

Maria Luisa N.

5.0

Luisa is truly AMAZING - she has years of experience, trustworthy, very loving/warm, thoughtful, energetic and a great cook. She worked full time caring for my 3 month old baby and 3.5yr old daughter. My son and daughter love her! Working with children is her passion and you can see she is energized...

- Tonianne R.

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