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Mary L.

Part-time Child Care Giver Available

River Forest, IL

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$10/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a professional educator who works in a private school. I am seeking evening and weekend child care positions. I enjoy spending time with children and would use my teaching skills as needed.
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Dana K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Dana and I'm an Ohio native! My childcare experience expands across all age groups and all situations. From standard weekly sitting and nannying with children 6 months and up to overnight camp counselor work for children ages 6-16. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life, as my sitters and camp...

Care Member says "Dana was phenomenal - not only was she extremely communicative and timely, but my two kids LOVED her. Her experience with young kids was obvious to me...

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Sarah L.

Fun And Experienced Sitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I've been caring for children since age 12. I've worked as a babysitter and nanny for 10 years, caring for children ages 1 month to 15 years old. I have also worked at an overnight summer camp as a counselor for 5 summers, empowering young girls and teaching them important life skills. Further, I worked...

Lyric S. says "Sarah was one of the kindest sitters we have ever had. Sarah was so attentive and i never worried about her abilities as a babysitter with my young...

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Zoe T.

Children's Theatre Artist Could Be Your Next Sitter/Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I am looking to provide childcare, creative activities, cooking, and light cleaning for a fantastic family! I am a Teaching Artist who works in children's theatre and teaching drama classes. My approach with children is to redirect them in a playful manner while emphasizing safe choices. My advanced education shows my...

Tokiko B. says "Zoe has been wonderful with our 6-year-old son! She always brings some materials to do fun things with my super active and interested little boy :) Zoe...

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Brittany C.

Part Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love children! I think and I have been told that I have a special gift, also known as a baby whisperer. I have experience with newborns through adolescence. I have followed routines that parents set in place and have set routines depending on the time I've spent with the child. I am not the best cook but I can fallow a recipe....

Sarah H. says "Brittany is an extension of our family. There aren't many that I would choose to take care of my little one when she was born, but with Brittany- I never...

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Natalya B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter, 4 as a nanny and one year recently as a math tutor in Chicago pubIic schools. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and am comfortable with children of all ages. I am more than willing to help with any light housekeeping or chores needed and really enjoy getting to interact with...

Elizabeth M. says "My husband and I have been relying on Natalya to care for our children, our house and our furry loved ones for over 10 years. She is the only sitter I...

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Kara A.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Now Available for Overnight Newborn Care Hi! I'm Kara, and I'd love to support your family. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, starting as a teen helping with my mom's home daycare. I've worked in homes, schools, daycare centers, and an emergency youth shelter. I was a full-time nanny for over 15 years (no...

Jennifer R. says "Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks...

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Nancy C.

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm a full-time therapist looking for occasional part-time work helping out families who need a date night or some time to themselves. I have a background in babysitting from my college years (as reflected in my past reviews) and enjoy spending time with children in a fun, safe, and supportive way. I'm reliable, caring, and...

William V. says "Nancy was the first non-family member to watch our daughter. We got home from date night to a happy sleeping infant. Couldn't be happier with Nancy's...

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Celia R.

Part Time Sitter- Full Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist :)

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cece and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist from Chicago. I currently work in an elementary school with preschoolers to second grade. I come from a large family and close-knit neighborhood, which has connected me to many babysitting opportunities over the course of the last 10 years. My experience ranges from...

Jennifer K. says "CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and...

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Cinthia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
6+ years of babysitting I started babysitting friend's children when I was 16 years old. Even before that, as a hispanic, I come from a big family so I would always help my family members care for my younger cousins. I do have my own child ( born 2021 ). Being a mother myself has helped me learn a lot more about children needs....

Care Member says "Our boys really enjoyed spending time with Cinthia. She is very friendly and kind. She was on time. "

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Sarah H.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I have two years work experience at a before and after school program, with summer and winter break programs. In charge of supervising, conducting activities and lessons, and caring for groups of 30+ elementary aged children. Two years experience of private babysitting. Children ages 3-12, experience driving children, preparing...

Jessica O. says "Sarah has been of great help to my family. She is prompt. She takes instruction well. My child loved having her around. I would strongly recommend her...

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Laura M.

Caregiver/ Babysitter

Cicero, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
my name is Laura , I am a 44-year-old woman with much experience in senior care as well as children care. All of my career I have dedicated myself to provide exceptional and caring for the needs of others even before my own. Throughout the span of 18 years I worked as a Nurse Assistant for hospitals such as Rush Hospital and...

Care Member says "Responsible and always came to every shift. Did a good job in changing diapers and changing bedding. "

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Zoe C.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Between being an older sister, a babysitter, a nanny, and a volunteer, I have had ample experience with kids. I love arts and crafts and outdoor activities like hiking and surfing. My favorite things are eating good food and spending time with my friends (preferably both at once). I available Tues/Wed/Thurs during the day or...

A C. says "Zoe was honestly the perfect babysitter. I cannot say enough great things about her. She is always on time, the most reliable young girl I have ever met and...

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Glenda W.

Experienced Child Care And Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Glenda, and I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and childcare provider with 7 years of experience taking care of children (5 years with 5-12-year-olds, 2 years with toddlers 17 months - 3 years old), approximately 4. 5 years experience communicating with parents, and 2. 5 years experience doing gentle...

Care Member says "Glenda helps walk my FIL’s Yorkie poo, Mr. Man. She is kind, thorough and patient. Glenda is a huge source of support and piece of mind for our family....

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Daisy C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Daisy! I've been nannying for 12 years now and absolutely love it. I have met so many amazing families that have become extended family and hope to continue to connect with many more families! Currently open to all babysitting opportunities in the evenings or weekends.

Care Member says "We had Daisy care for our 11 month old son T. for 3 days, and were so happy with the level of attention and patience she had for him. She kept him...

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Sonia M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a responsible, loving, and dedicated nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I have gained extensive experience managing the daily needs of children. I'm an active, attentive, and creative nanny who enjoys planning games, arts and crafts, and field trips to help keep...

Care Member says "Sonia was an incredible nanny - we truly hit the jackpot! She was a part of our family for almost 4 years. We wish we could have kept her forever, but...

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Carinda L.

Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$61/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I started babysitting other children in my neighborhood when I was 13. One family I worked with had 6-year-old triplets. Another family had 3 girls ages 4-10. I have two nephews that are 7 & 8 that I love hanging out with. I also have experience with infants. I have coached 2nd & 3rd grade basketball and have been a teachers...

Emily H. says "Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff...

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Rachel S.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hello! I am 28 years old and have had lots of experience babysitting, nannying and teaching over the years. I have been a nanny for multiple families of varying ages. I have babysat for evenings while the familiy needs a night away. I also went to school to be a teacher and have experience teaching all ages. I am currently...

Robert H. says "Rachel was fantastic with our kids and very professional at all times. She was always on time, flexible with her schedule when needed, and we felt...

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Alexandra H.

Full Time Nanny Available

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a recent graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison, with 9+ years of experience in caring for kids of all ages. I started babysitting for my younger siblings and their friends' families when I was about 11-12, and have continued in childcare roles all throughout high school and college since then. I volunteered at a...

Katie P. says "Alex looked after our 6 month old son for a couple of months after my husband and I returned to work. She was wonderful with him- took him on walks, played...

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Sarah R.

Part-time/Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I currently work a FT role in logistics for a large trucking company but childcare has always been a true passion for me. I am excited to connect with families that have part time babysitting requests. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2012 with a Communication Studies degree and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship....

Raghid E. says "We traveled to Chicago for couple nights and needed someone to stay with our 6 and 4 year olds for date nights. Prior to that we never hired someone over...

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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $10.00/hr as of November 2026

Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Overnight Babysitters in River Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Dana K.

Dana was phenomenal - not only was she extremely communicative and timely, but my two kids LOVED her. Her experience with young kids was...

- Care member

Sarah L.

Sarah was one of the kindest sitters we have ever had. Sarah was so attentive and i never worried about her abilities as a babysitter with...

- Lyric S.

Zoe T.

Zoe has been wonderful with our 6-year-old son! She always brings some materials to do fun things with my super active and interested little...

- Tokiko B.

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in River Forest, IL

To find a trusted overnight babysitter in River Forest, IL, many parents compare caregiver profiles based on experience, reviews, availability, and past overnight care experience. Browsing options like babysitters near you or in-home babysitters can help narrow your search. Reading reviews from other families, conducting interviews, and discussing expectations in advance can help ensure the sitter is reliable. Many families also schedule a trial evening or shorter shift before committing to overnight care to build confidence and ensure a good fit.
Overnight babysitters in River Forest, IL typically start at $10.00, but total cost can vary depending on the number of children, hours needed, and the sitter’s experience. Some sitters charge an hourly rate for awake hours and a flat overnight fee once children are asleep. Reviewing resources like overnight babysitting rates or how much to charge for overnight babysitting can help you better understand pricing. Discussing the structure in advance helps avoid surprises and ensures expectations are clear.
An overnight babysitter in River Forest, IL remains responsible for the children throughout the night, even when they are asleep. This can include monitoring for wake-ups, handling nighttime routines, and responding to any needs or emergencies. Many sitters rest while children are sleeping but stay alert and available if needed, ensuring continuous supervision. If you’re unfamiliar with the role, you can learn more about what an overnight babysitter does.
Overnight babysitters in River Forest, IL may help with evening routines such as dinner, bath time, and bedtime, as well as morning routines depending on the schedule. Some also assist with light household tasks like cleaning up after meals or preparing breakfast. In some cases, families may also consider support roles like mother’s helpers for additional daytime assistance. Responsibilities can vary, so families often outline expectations clearly before the booking.
Families in River Forest, IL often hire overnight babysitters for occasions such as travel, work commitments, special events, or when consistent nighttime care is needed. Overnight care can also be helpful for parents with irregular schedules or those needing extended support beyond typical evening hours. Exploring different types of child care options can help determine if overnight care is the right fit.
Before an overnight babysitter arrives in River Forest, IL, parents often prepare important information such as emergency contacts, bedtime routines, allergies, and any special instructions. Providing clear guidance on schedules, house rules, and expectations helps ensure a smooth experience and allows the sitter to confidently care for your children throughout the night. Some families also review best practices for overnight care using guides like overnight babysitting planning resources.

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