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Stephanie K.

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Ingleside, IL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 25 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature...

Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...

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Erika V.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Wheeling, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...

Christine Q. says "Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide...

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Grace K.

Full Time, Part Time, After School

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.

Korinne M. says "We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us...

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Shirley V.

Full-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
As a member of my church for 10 years, I have provided education to the children of my church, with care, patience and love. I studied to be a bilingual teacher (Spanish/English) and Pre-k. I wish to work for a family as part of the family. I also worked for a family with 3 children of the age of 6, 11, 16.

Diana M. says "Very sweet and super reliable/dependable."

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Natalie W.

Geneva, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Natalie and I'm 21 years old. Originally from Geneva, IL, I now attend Oklahoma City University as a dance major. I will be in the Geneva for the summer and am looking to pick up part time nannying and babysitting jobs. I absolutely love children and hope to one day become a dance teacher. In high school, I took...

Alyssandra D. says "Natalie is incredible! If I could give more stars I would! She started with our family at the beginning of the summer and has nothing but wonderful...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Nita P.

Nanny/Baby Sitter/CNA

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Seeking a position of full time/Part time nanny or baby sitter for long term Education: Bachelors in Education, Child Psychology, CPR , DCFS Certificate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: As a Montessori school Teacher, Nanny/babysitter, Teacher, I have 8 yrs. of experiences with infant , toddlers , and school age . I can provide...

Jessica T. says "Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The...

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Heather L.

Part Time/Full Time Nanny Or Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.

Susan B. says "Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."

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Maddie F.

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. And I would love to help out any family that I can in my spare time. I am also CPR certified! My pictures are from working with kiddos in clinics

Elizabeth L. says "She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and...

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Jillian S.

Part-time Babysitter Available On Weekends And Weeknights

South Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I just moved to the Arlington Heights area with my 2-year-old cat named Kevin! In my free time, I love to be active and spend as much time outdoors as possible. I am employed full-time at an environmental consulting firm, but I am available most weeknights and weekends and would love to be your date-night sitter!

Tiana D. says "Jillian worked for us several times this summer. She was always on time, responsible, and she loved playing with the kids. She cleaned up after them and...

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Nazilya G.

Part Time Babysitter Flexible Work

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Part Time Babysitter, Petsitter , Housekeeping during days I don't travel for work. 8+ years experience

Hope H. says "Nazilya has extensive experience in babysitting and childcare. She grew up as an older sister to two wonderful baby brothers that she played a substantial...

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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...

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Ariona L.

Part-Time Caregiver And Babysitter

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Ariona, I am 30 years old and the mother to a beautiful 5 yo daughter who is growing way too fast. As a mother myself, I know how hard it can be to juggle caring for your child or children, working, and making sure your home is neat and tidy- especially during this pandemic. I am here to help with...

Joe M. says "Ariona is my wife and I am beyond blessed to have her as the mother of my daughter. Usually parents will bicker about how one parent does their parenting but...

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Erica W.

Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a stay at home mom looking to care for your child (in my home). Full time and part time openings available & hours can be discussed. I live in the Fox Lake school district, have reasonable rates and references upon request. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. Please contact me with any questions.

Allison S. says "We interviewed quite a few applicants and even though we decided to go a different direction, I'm confident that Erica would have also been a good...

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Elisabeth R.

Experienced Tutor/Mature Nanny/Babysitter For Part-Time/Full-Time

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! Thanks for reading my profile. I have been providing child care for the past 13 years. I am dependable, energetic, fun, responsible, loving, and nurturing. I've loved caring for children since I was young. I have earned my BA in Psychology from North Central College with an emphasis on child development, family dynamics,...

Jackie S. says "Elisabeth has helped us out a few times and she's great! She is punctual, dependable and kind. She keeps you posted and has a way of making you feel comfy...

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Melissa J.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I am a mother of two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 9. I was a special education teacher who worked in Oak Forest. I worked in the district for 15 years. Having my own children and having had worked as a teacher, I am extremely flexible. I put a lot of time and care into my job and the care of my children....

Jenn R. says "We did not end up hiring Melissa because of other conflicts, but she was responsive and polite in our communications."

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Erika S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old. In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...

Jake N. says "We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great...

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Andersen C.

Experienced & Trusted Nanny

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Andersen, also known as Andi. I'm a part-time functional practitioner and an online food blogger. Recently, I relocated to Boca Raton with my boyfriend for his work, and I'm currently hoping to pursue a master's degree while seeking a nannying position. With extensive experience working with children of all...

Fabienne M. says "Andersen was pleasant to speak with on the phone. We would have gone further with the hiring process had she not been too far for us. Good luck! :)"

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Nicole K.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Nicole, and I'm thrilled to connect with you! Currently a Junior at UIC, I bring with me 7 years of valuable babysitting experience. My passion for being around kids is deeply rooted in my upbringing, where I had the privilege of caring for little ones I've known since their toddler days. My approach to babysitting is...

Care Member says "Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son. Nicole is...

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Lauren B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Round Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! Thank you for stopping by! A little bit more about me.... I am vaccinated and looking to filI hours between 9am-2 p.m. I work before and after schooI for another family. I come from a family of 6 with an addition of 8 nieces and nephews and a daughter of my own (my daughter will not be a factor of doing my job). I have...

Nancy W. says "Lauren has been with us for just about a month now and we are extremely pleased with her care giving. Our two-year-old absolutely adores her. He tells us...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.75/hr as of October 2025

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Algonquin, IL

Part Time Babysitters in Algonquin, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Stephanie K.

Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do...

- Care member

Erika V.

Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how...

- Christine Q.

Grace K.

We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She...

- Korinne M.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Algonquin, IL

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Algonquin, IL. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Algonquin, IL, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Algonquin, IL depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Algonquin, IL is $17.75.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Algonquin, IL, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Algonquin, IL offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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