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Melissa P.

Warm Hearted Babysitter ;)

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Melissa and I hope that i'll have the opportunity to babysit for you! Ever since I was 14, I have had the opportunity to care for children of all ages, given all the kid-centered events that my church has hosted. As a young adult, I feel that I have a good way of connecting with the kids that I am caring for in a...
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Nina K.

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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...
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Nathalia P.

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. 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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Nicole M.

Nanny

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with kids over the past 15 years. I love being outside and being active. I am very creative and fun. I interact with children. I come from a large family and I have been taking care of kids for many years of my life.
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Malgorzata M.

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
travel
craft assistance
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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  • 65 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.58/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Des Plaines, IL

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Des Plaines have rates starting at $20.58.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 65 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 65 infant babysitters near you in Des Plaines, IL. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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