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Greta N.

Full Time Teacher And Experienced Babysitter

River Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...

Lis C. says "We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."

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Mary L.

Part-time Child Care Giver Available

River Forest, IL

from
$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 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Deirdre O.

Deirdre

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Deirdre! I graduated from nursing school in 2021, working as a labor and delivery nurse the last 3 years. My primary work is as an RN, but I I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was about 12. I have previous experience working at a variety of summer camps for children and I am currently the...

Eileen S. says "Deirdre is a complete joy to have around, she minded our 4 yo daughter for 5 months. They had so many adventures and fun times together which Deirdre led....

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Kayla L.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Kayla, a nanny on the north side of Chicago. I have been caring for children for over 13 years as a babysitter, nanny, swim coach, counselor and teacher. I have great experience in infant centers, and with all stages of development. I look forward to meeting you and your children, and providing people in my...

Care Member says "Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her and has really...

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Anastasia T.

Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 and currently work at a nonprofit in downtown Seattle. I am looking for part-time positions babysitting and opportunities to fill in for date nights. I have worked with children all my life. I am a very attentive and a fun loving caregiver. I enjoy creating different activities...

Travis A. says "Anastasia is great! She watched our 4 year old son while we were out for a date night; they made art, read plenty of books, built Lego spaceships - she...

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Rebecca T.

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...

Anna Elizabeth W. says "We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally our...

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Natalya B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Sarah L.

Fun And Experienced Sitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Brittany C.

Part Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Tyra C.

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver Available!

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I grew up in a home with six siblings, four sisters and two brothers! Three older and three younger, I also have two nephews and a niece, all under the age of six that I have babysat since their birth. I spent two years as a overnight camp counselor caring for up to 13 campers at a time. While working as a counselor, I gained...

Raynee H. says "Tyra is extremely patient, caring, and loving. She took very good care of our two little ones, and even went above and beyond after she put them down for...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Michele D.

Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...

Greg K. says "Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable."

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Chloe G.

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver- Date night- Last Minute Care giving- Pet Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My love for kids started at a young age taking care of children at my local church in the daycare. Believers Church in Matteson gave me my very first childcare opportunity caring for the 2-3-year-olds during church services every Sunday morning. After that experience, I started my very own "babysitting club" based on the old...
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Trinity W.

College Student Part-Time

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...

Gaudy S. says "My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."

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Mayuri S.

Fun And Caring Babysitter!!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Maya and I am pre-med Neuroscience grad from The OSU who is currently applying to medical school! I have 5 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to 12 years old! I've worked as a part-time student teacher in both HS and college at daycares. I also have experience in Early Childhood...

Care Member says "We traveled to Ohio for a wedding and needed a babysitter for our 11 month old son. I was nervous about hiring someone I had never met to watch my child...

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Nancy C.

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
from
$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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Sarah H.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 5.0

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

Overnight Babysitters in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Greta N.

We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly...

- Lis C.

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

Deirdre O.

Deirdre is a complete joy to have around, she minded our 4 yo daughter for 5 months. They had so many adventures and fun times together...

- Eileen S.

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 $16.00, 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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