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Madeline M.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Since I was young, I was always seen to be a babysitter for my family members as well as their friends. Over the years, I have babysat my younger brother since he was 6-7 years old. I have also watched after family friends children before too. For instance, I have babysat three children at once ranging from 5 to 13 years old. I...

Christopher C. says "Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again."

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Lonie W.

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am very energetic, but calm, happy person. I love children - infants to high school-I find all children fascinating. I have raised four children of my own and many others. I am blessed with 6 grandchildren varying from 2 years old 17 years old. I owned and operated a 5 day/week daycare in my home for 2 years until 2017. I...

Angie T. says "My kids absolutely love Lonie! She enjoys playing make-believe, dress up, playing music, and cooking with my kids. My kids are crushed when we walk in the...

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Kathleen M.

Part-Time Babysitting

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been taking care of children most of my life, starting when I was young with babysitting little cousins. I was a nanny for a family with 4 kids for 1 year. Their ages were 3 months, 2, 3, and 4 years old when I began. Unfortunately, I had to leave that job but I still watch them often! I also frequently take care of and...

Julianne N. says "My babies (and I) adore Katie! I have a 21 month old and a 9 month old who she loves like they are her own. everyone loves when Katie comes to babysit!...

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Angelia S.

High School Graduate As Of June 2017, To Attend Elmhurst College For Early Childhood Education.

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
I am looking to locally babysit/nanny for the occasional date nights. I am also available Full-Time for this summer vacation. I have excellent references. I graduated From Lake Park High school in Roselle, part of high Honor Society, with perfect attendance! I currently live is Wood Dale. I have Nannied for several families. I...

Anna F. says "Angelia is great with children. You can be at ease to leave your little one with her. My son loves being with her."

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Dorothy O.

Night Shift Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a caregiver for seniors, adults with disabilities, and children. I am available for night shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I am not available for day shift . I have excellent references, especially from the company I currently work for that I've been with for five years . I've also worked for at least a dozen families...

Anna U. says "Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him...

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Tenzin C.

Fun and Playful Babysitter

Wilmette, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have 15 years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five with...

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Nicole K.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Lan T.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...

Ariel Z. says "We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient,...

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Abraham G.

Part-time Babysitter And Role model

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Yes, males can be baby sitters as well. I've worked with youth and teens almost every year since graduating high school. During my undergrad college years I was the babysitter for all 5 of one of my professors kids, age ranged from 2-16. I also house-sat when they were gone for the summers. I graduated with my masters in...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Vanessa C.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working as a sitter/nanny since 2018 and am currently seeking a position as a sitter/nanny during the early morning/afternoon hours. I have availability between 5 a.m. -2 p.m. Thanks! Over the years, I have held positions working with both preschool and school-age children as a babysitter, a nanny, a tutor in...

Courtney J. says "I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She...

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Abby R.

Part- Time Summer Babysitter

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm Abby! I am currently a sophomore in college. I have babysat for multiple families over the past six years during the school year and summer. I have experience with children ages 2-14 years old. As well as babysitting for families, I have also worked for an after-school care program and as a summer camp counselor. I can...

Lauren J. says "Abby was a very easy going sitter! She was always on time and kept my kids safe. My two little ones can be a handful at times but it didn't seem to...

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Fatima R.

Compassionate Healthcare Student Who Loves Providing Great Care! Fun Sitter, With CPR Certification.

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Fatima. I'm a healthcare student working to get my certification as a nursing assistant. I currently have my CPR certification. I love working with people/children and providing great care. I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 6 years of experience working as a nanny. I'm...

Care Member says "Fatima is kind, caring, RELIABLE, multilingual- and my 2 kids caught on to conversational Persian which was important to me! My kids loved her, &...

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Maddie F.

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Suzie N.

Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a loving mother of 2 grow daughter's ages 29 and 25. I was a stay at home mother with them until my youngest was in 8th grade. During my time raising my girls. I also watched others children. I am experienced with all ages. Kids are my passion and love being around them. I am very active with them to make sure they have a...

Kim K. says "We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library, parks and kept...

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...

Megan D. says "Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more...

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Grace K.

Full Time, Part Time, After School

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Jangchup C.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hi there. I am Jangchup looking for part time cleaning, house keeping, baby sitting, Afternoon - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, please contact me if anybody interested to call me message me Thanks, Jangchup

Shaheen S. says "Jangchup was not only a mother's helper for me but became part of our family. My kids still adore her and often ask about her. Being a mother herself she...

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Jowita D.

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am an experienced nanny and have been providing care for over 15 years for multiple families. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have also experience with twins, preemies and kids with allergies. I love to spend my time with children, playing with them, reading to them, making arts...

Katie D. says "Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to...

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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

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

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

Madeline M.

Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again.

- Christopher C.

Lonie W.

My kids absolutely love Lonie! She enjoys playing make-believe, dress up, playing music, and cooking with my kids. My kids are crushed when...

- Angie T.

Kathleen M.

My babies (and I) adore Katie! I have a 21 month old and a 9 month old who she loves like they are her own. everyone loves when Katie comes...

- Julianne N.

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

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.

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