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Katherine A.

4th Grade Teacher And Master Student

Evanston, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...
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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Elena Z.

Experienced And Friendly Babysitter Available Part-time

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I've been working with children of different ages and abilities for the last 14 years. I feel very comfortable and confident in this role and throughout the years developed strong bonds with families where I had the privilege to work. I am a mother to an adult daughter and I started working with children back in Russia where I...

Care Member says "I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Elena. Elena has been caring for my 94-year-old mother-in law who had dementia and other...

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Ewa Z.

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Ewa and I'm a Polish-English speaking babysitter/nanny with over 15 years of experience. I took care of children from newborn to 12 years old. I'm a very warm, loving, trustworthy, energetic, and responsible person. I like to be active and make every day special :). I'm always very flexible with the family I'm...

Katarzyna O. says "Ewa helped me raise my son from 3 months old till 2 years old. She was very reliable, punctual, prepped delicious, healthy meals for him. She is clean,...

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Shyla W.

Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 1 month and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.

Brian W. says "Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly...

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Halima K.

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...

Liana K. says "Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."

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Ella V.

Glencoe, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
My name is Ella. Looking for a position as a nanny. I was a full-time nanny and a part-time babysitter for 15 years. I love to read, play games, go on all kinds of outings with the children, and help with homework and more. I am a very caring, warm, and fun-loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care...

Care Member says "Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing...

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Nancy J.

Mature, Caring, And Loving Nanny/Babysitter Available

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
My experience babysitting began when I was just 12 years old. I put an ad in a local newspaper. I got one response and with my mother's supervision, I took care of a 3-year-old boy that summer. The relationship with him and his family turned into a 25-year friendship. I babysat throughout high school and then eight years ago, I...

Jc B. says "Nancy is sent from heaven!! As a mom new to IL, finding a new sitter always made me a bit nervous. That changed shortly after meeting Nancy! She engaged and...

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Tylecia B.

Glenview, IL

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I've been working with kids in some capacity for my entire life. I started by working in the Children's Church in my hometown, began babysitting the community kids, became a full-time nanny while finishing my degrees, and have 3 years in schools with my Special Education and Elementary degrees. In my spare time, I like to...

Care Member says "She was great with my daughter! Really responsive to messages. I will absolutely hire her again. "

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Anna M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Anna. I've been babysitting for over 10 years, I have very good references. I have 2 kids. I'm a nice, friendly, trustworthy person. I live in Mount Prospect. Feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for your time! Hope to hear from you!

Mark And Sudi K. says "Anna was a fantastic hire and one of the best there is! She was always on time, stayed when we needed her to and was always willing to do more....

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Taylor L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 25+ years of childcare experience, including 10 years in paid positions. I am an engaged parent to my two daughters (now ages 8 and 11). My experience includes being a children and family facilitator at Chicago Children's Museum (ages 1 to 10 years), leading before and after school daycare (ages 8 months to 12 years), and...

Care Member says "Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is...

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Bridget E.

Nanny Available.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
- Currently nannying FT I started babysitting in my teens. I babysat neighborhood kids and family. Now at the age of 30 I have been a nanny in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 7 years, as well as a occasional and weekend babysitter for 9 years. Most of my experience has been with babies, toddlers, and early school age kids. I...

Kelly M. says "I can't say enough good things about Bridget. She is extremely dependable, punctual and gracious. She has watched our son from 8-5pm on Monday-Friday when...

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Leslie P.

Part-time Nanny Available!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Leslie and I am currently working as an ABA therapist. I just recently graduated with my masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and have a TON of experience caring for children outside of my work and field. I love to be active with the kids I work with but will always adjust to any family needs! I love to...

Takeisha M. says "Leslie was the best. My son loved her so much. I look forward to hiring her again!"

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Susan P.

Mature Nanny / Babysitter Looking For Full Or Part-Time Work

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Below you'll find a brief synopsis of my interests, education and experience. I enjoy all different kinds of sports, reading, riding my bike, and swimming. I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. I have worked in two day care centers while in college, worked as a nanny and in a daycare and and continued to babysit for...

Michelle M. says "Susie was extremely personable and warm. She had great experience with children, was honest and open and was SO responsive to my emails. She even helped...

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Irna L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old part time student. Over the years I've achieved my experience with kids as a part time assistant at a home daycare. I also have watched over my nieces from the young age of 1. I have been in care of children ranging from 8months-13yrs. I am a firm believer that kids are our future and we have so...
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Iwona M.

Full Time Nanny And Babysitting

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have my own child (29 years old). I work with kids since I Live in the USA since 2001 I am legal in US with a valid driving license and a good record. I have work In Chicago, Old Irving Park, River Forest, Oak Park, Wriggle and Lakeview. Itasca, Highland Park My current family gonna need me until August 30 ( the kids will go...

Leisa S. says "Iwona is a very experienced nanny. She has watched my children for nearly 4 years and has become a part of our family. Iwona is always punctual,...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kayla M.

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Kayla, and I'm looking for part-time babysitting opportunities or occasional date-night care. I have open availability, reliable transportation, and bring lots of energy and positivity to every job. I'd describe myself as caring, loving, and understanding. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment...
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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

Jowita D.

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...

- Katie D.

Rebecca S.

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...

- Stephanie D.

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.

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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