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Agnes W. says "I have known Barbara for years. She was always my backup babysitter - like my daughter's aunt. Three years ago, when I moved to my new home in Arlington...
Haley H. says "Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with special needs. She...
Melissa M. says "Weronika has been caring for my youngest (currently 8 months old) for the last couple months. She has been fantastic. She's here when she says she'll be...
Abigail T. says "Nina was great to meet with, and we felt very comfortable with her. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed and we ended up not needing a sitter. Nina...
Elmwood Park, IL
Raquel Z. says "Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not...
Robert S. says "Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine....
Care Member says "Danielle was great! Communicative and professional. We would definitely hire Danielle again for future babysitting jobs!"
Sandra O. says "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...
Beau W. says "Tori has been wonderful for our two children. She helped them through e learning and transition back to school and with workbooks over the summer. She...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.07/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.5
Part Time Babysitters in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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- Haley H.
- Melissa M.
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL is $19.07.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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.