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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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/Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I got married 10 years ago. I'm a mom of 4 kids. 17-year-old, 9, 8 and 5-year-old. I attended College, I was studying to be an elementary school teacher. I completed one year of college. My passion in life is children. I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience from previous babysitting jobs, as well...

Suha Z. says "Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible"

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Experience Is My Middle Name!

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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...

Scotti O. says "The kids loved her right away! They started playing games immediately and she was engaged with them from the very beginning."

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Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Des Plaines, IL

from
$18/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Des Plaines, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm Ghadeer I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification. I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play, learning, or...
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Part-time Babysitter/nanny Availabe

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Smile Creator

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
My name is Gianna I live in Nile's and I am 19 years old. I graduated from Maine East High school I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old. I love kids and have spent my entire life surrounded by children of all ages. I have 2 younger siblings that I've helped take care of since I was old enough. I love...
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Reliable, Experienced Nanny!

Des Plaines, IL

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$28/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi Familes! My name is Maureen and I have been in the early childhood education field for 20 years. I just left my daycare job of 14 years to have more flexibility to be a stay home mom with my little guy who is 2. I am looking to start babysitting 3 days a week as well as occasional nights/weekends if available (without my...
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Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Des Plaines, IL

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$24/hr
4 years experience
I'm a patient, calm, and reliable caregiver with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. My three years of experience and positive past babysitting roles have solidified my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, using their...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Full Time, Part Time Child/elderly Care Provider.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 11 years of experience caring for children of all ages and also providing home care for elderly clients.
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  • 15 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.07/hr as of June 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 18 reviews of the 15 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.

May D.

Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible

- Suha Z.

Dalila P.

The kids loved her right away! They started playing games immediately and she was engaged with them from the very beginning.

- Scotti O.

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 15 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 June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.07 for in-home child care providers near you in Des Plaines, IL.

You can compare 15 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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