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726 part time babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 6 years
Part time babysitters in Chicago, IL
My whole life I was raised around children of all ages while helping in a family owned day care. It was then that I truly found my passion for children. They are such a blessing and bring such joy to my life and I can only hope to bring that same joy to them.
I'm a teachers assistant at an elementary school. I work for CPS....
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I am fun, energetic, and caring. In my years of babysitting I have cared for all types of children from very shy to extremely high energy kids. I have also cared for children with special needs specifically Autism. I am a gentle soul who wants to help your family feel at ease knowing their kids are well taken care of before or...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Leslie and I am currently working as an ABA therapist. I recently graduated with my Masters in Psychology. I am looking for a part time nanny job as I have a lot of experience! I love to be active with the kids I work with but will always adjust to any family needs! I love to help out with homework and any...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leslie is a wonderful babysitter. She was punctual and my 7 year old loved playing with her. She also kept in touch with me during the evening to let me know how things were going. I will be definitely be hiring her again."
Jenny T.
I have had a lot of experience caring for children over the years! From babysitting, nannying, and working in a daycare, to being a kids camp counselor and a children's minister.
I am a graduate student with a pretty flexible schedule and am looking to make some supplemental income! I'm open to one-time or occasional...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full-time healthcare business professional seeking part-time work in childcare! I'm looking for either morning care (taking kids to school, daycare, etc.) &/or afternoon care (picking kids up from school, daycare, etc.). I have reliable transportation, a clean record, & can fit car seats if needed. I'm also available for...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have 6yrs experience caring for children. I'm a very outgoing, active individual who loves the outdoors and sports!
I'm experienced in caring for multiples and am great at helping organize long days, calendars, and play dates. I have great multitasking skills and am a neat person! I'm a team player and always ready for a new...
Isaly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
5.0
"For the past two summers Isaly has babysat my two daughters. Isaly is a bright, patient, and caring person. She relates well with my girl. They love her because she's gentle, kind, and genuinely cares about them. Isaly has many good qualities that I'm sure she...
Sandra O.
I have experience both babysitting for short periods of time as well as being a full time summer nanny for a family with 4 children. I am comfortable babysitting almost all ages and many children at once.
Looking for a family who may need weekend help, weeknight care, or just an extra pair of hands around the house.
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Not only was Lila my Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter but she was also a coworker.I can attest to Lila's dedication in all things she does.She is wonderful with kids of all ages.She is silly, exciting and engaging with them.She gets down and really plays with them, engages...
Amanda F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with after school care which can include homework help, chores, and other fun activities!
Tinotenda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tino is a delight. High energy and very involved, I heard lots of praise and reinforcement of good choices, redirecting as needed. I recommend her, you won't be disappointed."
Stephanie D.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlyn and I am a Nursing student at the University in Chicago looking to specialize in pediatrics. I absolutely adore children and have experience working with those aged newborn to 12 years old. I am CPR certified in both adults and infants, and I have my own car. I love to plan fun activities, play games,...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi! I live in Wicker park, Chicago. I have been a kindergarten teacher for 4 years, and I have worked at a learning center in college for 3 years with ages infant-4 years. I have had 2 nannying jobs in the past (one with a newborn and the other with 2 toddlers). I have been a pool manager for the past 8 summers and I have a...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Hi there! My name is Gaby. I come from a large family and have been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school. I've always helped out family members as well as neighbors and family friends. I'm good with instructions left by the parents and respectful with bed times and feeding times. Aside from taking care of your child...
Hello! I'm Marie a dedicated and experienced nanny based in Chicago. With five years of nanny experience, I have had the joy of caring for children of various ages and backgrounds. I believe in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for little ones to grow and thrive.
As a nanny, I prioritize building strong...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Mariah! I am an experienced childcare professional looking for a part time summer position while on summer break from my Yale MFA in Acting, but have previously worked as the Learning and Development Manager and Teacher for an early childhood program based on the Reggio Emilia approach. I graduated from Northwestern,...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years.
I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "
Jenna M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emily and I have been in childcare for about 6 years now. I have experience in housekeeping, running errands, preparing meals and activities, etc. I am CPR trained and have a vehicle. I am currently a full time student.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Emily for a date night and she was great! She was on time, sweet, great with the kids, and down to earth. She also doesn't give you the run around like a lot of other people do when you're trying to find someone responsible for your kids. I felt safe leaving...
Donna C.
Hi, I'm Emma! I have many years of experience with kids. My sister is 8 years younger than me, and I have a lot of younger cousins, so childcare comes naturally to me! I used to nanny for three kids full time in summers. I now work full time as an xray tech at Lurie Children's Hospital. My hours are changing to 12's starting in...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Margarita R.
Chicago, IL
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver And Student Seeking A Bachelors In Early Childhood Education
Hello! I am a licensed early childhood educator. I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have one child of my own who is 11 years old. My goal is to provide quality care for children while still challenging them to learn through all their experiences.
Margarita can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
*Now fully booked through Winter 2023
Hi there, I'm Amanda! I'm a recent graduate with a passion for music and science, looking to work with families in the Chicago/Lakeview area. I studied neuroscience in my masters, so I enjoy learning and teaching about anything brain or mind-related! I have 9 years of experience caring for...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amanda has been a godsend for us. We have a 5 year old she has been a nanny for almost months. She is always on time and dependable. My son loves when she comes over to play. "
Ashley E.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madeline and I am a multimedia artist with a deep passion for working with children! The majority of my work experience has been childcare. I started when I was just 15 years old where I worked with 4-6-year-olds. As time went on while I was still in high school, I would babysit children in my neighborhood pretty...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie babysat for our 4 kids a number of times in 2017 and was wonderful. She was playful with our preschooler and kindergartner, but also engaged in thoughtful conversation with our 2 pre-teens. We were so sad when she moved away! She'll be a gift to any family...
Margaret R.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Leslie P.
5.0
Leslie was the best. My son loved her so much. I look forward to hiring her again!
- Takeisha M.
Isaly R.
5.0
For the past two summers Isaly has babysat my two daughters. Isaly is a bright, patient, and caring person. She relates well with my girl. They love her because she's gentle, kind, and genuinely cares about them. Isaly has many good qualities that I'm sure she will be a great help to any family...
- Sandra O.
Lila Z.
5.0
Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as both my sons have speech disorders...
- Olivia C.
Tinotenda M.
5.0
I needed short term after-school care -and Tino was great with my 5 year old. He has a lot of energy, and she was able to engage with him and always brought her positive energy and spirit. Would definitely recommend and hire her again. 🙂
- Care member
Liza S.
5.0
Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again!
- Jenna M.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Chicago, IL
Are part-time babysitters near me in Chicago, IL safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Chicago, 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.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Chicago, IL?
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 Chicago, 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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Chicago, IL?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL is $19.44.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in Chicago, IL?
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Chicago, 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.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Chicago, IL?
Part-time babysitters near you in Chicago, 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.
Ratings for Chicago, IL part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 507 reviews of the 726 listed part time babysitters.