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Vicky W.

Part-Time Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
As a teenager, I watched the neighborhood children. I worked at Butterfield Park District childcare, as well as at a Deaf and Blind Residential Home. I raised a daughter and have taken care of children as young as 6 months up to 18 years of age. I have worked in Evanston, Glenview, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, and...

Haley H. says "Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with special needs. She...

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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...

Erica F. says "We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."

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Part-time Babysitter/nanny Availabe

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...
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Career Nanny for 20 Years Looking for Part Time Opportunity

Des Plaines, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have successfully raised four daughters along with taking care of another child in my home for five years. Various care giving/teaching with children from home schooling group substitute Spanish teacher Christian Life school in WI for three years, currently nanny for a family in IL. I love children and I know that I can take...
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Gentle, Loving Care From A Responsible Young Caregiver

Des Plaines, IL

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Marcella (I can go by Marcy) I'm a 19-year-old caregiver and Nursing Assistant with years of experience caring for young children, seniors, and pets. Compassion, kindness, and patience are at the heart of everything I do. Whether I'm playing with toddlers, helping seniors with daily tasks, or caring for sweet...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$21/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My name is Afrodyta and I have 9 years of childcare experience. In 2008 | graduated Technical University of Lodz with Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering. In United States I completed ESL (English Second Language) program and took multiple classes in Technical College as: Intro to Psychology and Diversity studies,...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I'm a patient, calm, and reliable caregiver with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, using their preferred method to discuss their child's day or any issues that may arise. My approach to household rules is to follow the parents' lead and...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$28/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Dear parents, I have more than 20 years of experience as a Nanny/house manager. I have years of experience with newborns, toddlers and older kids. I truly enjoy working with children. I like to entertain them with stories, pretend play, crafts, parks and museums trips. I also enjoy creating homemade meals for and with the...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, has solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. I hold a college degree and am comfortable caring for up to three children. I'm patient,...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$18/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Experienced and enthusiastic babysitter, available to make your date nights and weekends stress-free. I pride myself on being great with kids of all ages, ensuring they are entertained, safe, and well-cared for. Let me bring a positive and nurturing presence to your home while you take a much-deserved break!
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Experience Is My Middle Name!

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Dalila. I have been in the childcare world since the age of 15 years old. I have a psychology degree from UIC. I have been exposed to many different roles in my years of experience, all 16 years. I have taken on roles such as house manager, nanny and at times personal assistant. I love to cook an at-home meal for the...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a Stay at Home Mom of two boys age 16 & 14 and have been watching children from my Des Plaines home for over 13 years. I love keeping the kids active and motivated while having fun. Love taking them to parks, museums, zoo, aquariums & many play places for them to have fun and of course learn! I would like to watch more...
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Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Compassionate and responsible stay-at-home mom of three (including twins) seeking a part-time babysitting position during school hours. Offering over a decade of hands-on experience in child development, routine management, professional and providing a safe, loving environment for children. - Key Qualifications • 20+ years of...

Abigail T. says "Nina was great to meet with, and we felt very comfortable with her. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed and we ended up not needing a sitter. Nina...

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Weekend Babysitter With Education And Experience

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...
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Full Time, Part Time Child/elderly Care Provider.

Des Plaines, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have 11 years of experience caring for children of all ages and also providing home care for elderly clients.
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Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi my name is Itala. I have one full year of experience with babysitting. I babysat 4 kids all of different ages ranging from 2-6 years old. I am currently in college studying psychology and hoping to becoming a child psychologist. I also have a part time job working at Petsmart. I have previous experiences in life saving...
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  • 16 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.25/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

In Home Child Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 16 listed in home child care

Vicky W.

Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with...

- Haley H.

Judith D.

We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.

- Erica F.

Nina K.

Nina was great to meet with, and we felt very comfortable with her. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed and we ended up not needing a...

- Abigail T.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Des Plaines, IL

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Des Plaines, IL. There are 16 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of November, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $19.25 for in-home child care providers near you in Des Plaines, IL.

You can compare 16 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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