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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Wheeling, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 4 years
In-home babysitters in Wheeling, IL
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a very responsible, reliable and fun babysitter/nanny that can take care of your kid (any time) at her home while you are at work, doing some errands or having fun... THAT'S ME!! :) (If it's at your place, then the hours will be as it shows on profile)
I am a mother of two wonderful and amazing children...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Cynthia as a backup sitter and my kids (3 and 1.5) took to her right away! Even though we only saw her occasionally, she really seemed to care about the kids and planned fun activities for them. I immediately felt comfortable leaving my kids in her care...
Alicia K.
Maria Luisa N.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have 2 set of twin daughters 6 and 1.2 year olds. I'm a full time mom and Luisa have helped me out a lot in nannying my babies. She comes 3 days a week from 1-7pm and it's a huge help having her. I get my "me time" when she's in and I get errands done. I take my...
Irene F.
5.0
(4)
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 to be one of the sweetest care takers I have ever met! This makes sense as she has 8 kids of her own, amazing! Every time I would pick up my 16 month year old son, he would have a smile in his face and start laughing. She also makes homemade food like...
Vanessa A.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with a wide range of ages ranging from a newborn-12/13 years. I've worked with twins on multiple occasions. I currently help out in the Preschool at Larkin High School, I ran my own in home daycare for a few years, worked for The Learning Tree for 2 years, and was also a Nanny for 2 wonderful families for 3 years...
Calista can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She always taught my kids education! She brought daily learning activities that helped develop their learning abilities. She also kept my children very active around spring/summer time. Always outdoors and doing fun games outside with them! 12/10 recommend to any...
Mary G.
5.0
(2)
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Great with kids, worked in a daycare center and personal babysitter."
Jennifer W.
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
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, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Tania can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"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 myself and meet some Bulgarian people. If you're interested, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from...
Lena P.
Caitlin D.
Bartlett, IL
$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Caitlin and I'm 23 years old! I am currently a full time dog groomer Sundays through Thursdays but that doesn't mean I can't help out for your date nights or special occasions. I have been an on and off babysitter every since I was a teenager. One of my past families I've worked with had 3 kids and at the time the...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is very friendly and gets along well with kids! My kids look forward to seeing her everyday and are so excited when she walks in the door! "
Danielle I.
5.0
(1)
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Madeline H.
Evanston, IL
$20-70/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Yesenia. I've been in several professional caregiving roles since 2016. Most of my experience has been with children. I worked at a licensed home daycare, with several families independently and with a nanny agency throughout my career. Additionally, I was a behavioral health technician and worked with children...
Yesenia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yesenia is a very good caregiver. She had positive interactions with our son. She followed all of our instructions and there was no conflict. I would hire her again given the need."
Matt C.
Milena L.
Elmhurst, IL
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experience Babysitter And Available For Full-Time Babysitting Job.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi
My name is Milena and I'm professional and experienced nanny with 9 years of experience.
I have finished economic high school 4 years and Polytechnic university of Belgrade, Department of marketing management.
My experience:
July 2013 -August 2022 worked as a nanny in private family home, took care for kids from 0 months...
Milena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is awesome, very professional and careful with my baby boy. Always punctual, clean and follow the instructions. I'll recommend her "
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha and I am a 24-year-old woman who recently completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at Harper College.
I have previously worked in an infant room at a daycare and as a nanny. I loved working with a variety of children. When I worked with children my favorite things to do were arts and crafts. The...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Sam! She has been a part of our family since January of this year and we are more than happy with the care she brings to our children. She is reliable, hard-working and a pleasure to be around. She has cared for our baby girl since she was only 5 months old...
Heather B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katherine (Kat), and I am 23 years old. I come from a somewhat big family, and was always the one to watch the little kids. I've been babysitting since I was 13, and nannying since I was 20. I love to cook, do artwork, and overall be an absolute goofball. I adore pets/animals in the home as well.
I work best with...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine has been babysitting our infant, now toddler, regularly since March 2022. She is incredibly loving, reliable and communicative. She goes above and beyond with creative, educational and fun activities that keep him learning, growing and entertained! "
Alexa N.
Maryann H.
Chicago, IL
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & 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.
Meggie D.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, Upbeat & *FUN* Sitter W/ STELLAR References!
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Lucy E.
Evanston, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Tanya S.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) My goal is to find a wonderful family in which I can provide my babysitting services to. As a mother myself, I know that it is important to be kind, loving, and caring not only to the children, but to the family as well.
I really enjoy connecting with children, building trust so that they can be brought up in a...
Tanya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Highly recommend her! She is very helpful and very friendly! "
Michelle B.
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Wheeling, IL
Tabitha N.
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.
Cynthia A.
5.0
We had Cynthia as a backup sitter and my kids (3 and 1.5) took to her right away! Even though we only saw her occasionally, she really seemed to care about the kids and planned fun activities for them. I immediately felt comfortable leaving my kids in her care within the first 10 minutes of meeting...
- Alicia K.
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.
Vasiliki B.
5.0
She has to be one of the sweetest care takers I have ever met! This makes sense as she has 8 kids of her own, amazing! Every time I would pick up my 16 month year old son, he would have a smile in his face and start laughing. She also makes homemade food like chicken noodle soup, this is especially...
- Vanessa A.
Calista K.
5.0
Calista is a very passionate and understanding person when it comes to the care of my son. I have high expectations, and she has never let me down. She is the first person I refer when asked about child care because I know she will not disappoint with her amazing personality!
- Jaclyn S.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Wheeling, IL in June, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $20.00. 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.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Wheeling, 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 1 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 Wheeling, IL?
You can now find babysitters online in Wheeling, 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.