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60 part time babysitters are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 7 years
Part time babysitters in Downers Grove, IL
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over 25 years of childcare experience. Caring for various ages from infant on up. Helps with homework, play time, various activities, crafts, outside time, and household chores as well. Honest, caring and reliable. Looking for part time position, on a steady basis long term. I charge 25. 00 per hour cash only.
Lois can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Olivia. I've been working with kids ever since I was a teenager, and I'm looking to do that full time while I complete my degree taking night classes in early childhood education. I've regularly been babysitting for a few families for years, I've worked in children's programming teaching Shakespeare and...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I AM LOOKING FOR A PART TIME TUTOR POSITION. I was working two years as a substitute teacher for Downers Grove District 58 and Darien District 61 (Elementary and Middle School Levels) and as a private tutor for Elementary Level this year. I have professional medical background. I have eight years of experience while working for...
Tania can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tania has worked for us since January 2015. We have three children, who were 4 1/2, 2 1/2, and 6 months old when she started. They all adore her and look forward to having her come play with them. The youngest is 13 months now, and will come running as soon as he...
Frank F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I have worked with children of all ages. My experience is over 16 years. I am loving mother of one 32-year-old daughter. The kids I watched were range from 4 months old to 17 years old. Job duties included but not limited to: diaper change, driving, meal preparation and feeding, educational activities, help with...
Virginija can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time outdoors. Kids loved spending time with her! I highly recommend Virginia and look forward to continue working with...
Katya K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since high-school and have experience with children in ages from 3-12 years old. I also have experience as a full-time nanny for a 4-year-old and 11-month-old. I have 3 years of experience tutoring peers in high school for the National Honor Society and also experience as a professional tutor for College...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am the Mother of two adult daughters, ages 26 and 28. While my daughters were growing up I provided child care for another girl the same age. I babysat this child from 8 weeks to 5 years old and she is like a daughter to me today.
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny and have been doing it consistently for nearly 4 years. I've done overnight, date-night, and after school childcare. I have worked with children ranging from 3-months old to 10 years old, but love children of all ages! I also am pet friendly and willing to do light house-keeping and meal prep. I...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and...
Sarah P.
1.0
(1)
My name is Martha and I am currently looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position along with some weekend babysitting jobs. I have 5+ years of experience as a nanny. I love to be indoor and outdoor with children. I like to color, read books, puzzle, go to park, zoo and pool. At my nanny position my duties have included...
Martha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
Nijole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Giselle V.
Downers Grove, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Giselle! I'm 24 years old and I am accepting part-time, occasional date nights, or weekend babysitting. I graduated with a BA in Elementary Education & Spanish. I have a passion for learning and thrive in a structured hard-working environment. I have 5+ years of experience taking care of children. I am also a...
Giselle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Andrea and l have 12 years of experience in babysitting kids of all ages. I live in Downers Grove and l am looking for a part or full -time job. l am very active... love going to ZOO, playgrounds, swimming, library. Willing to help with cooking, light cleaning, laundry. Clean driving record and backround check.
Andrea can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea was a wonderful help to our family in a time of need. We hired her for a temporary position during the most stressful time of our lives, losing our nanny of 2 years, having 2 children under 3, building a home, selling our home and working 2 full time,...
Erica M.
Lily K.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I am from a huge Irish Catholic family so I've been surrounded by baby cousins since I can remember! I genuinely love watching a kid grow up and become their own person. I've been very lucky to be a part of that in several kids' lives and will continue to do so as long as I can :)
And I love the...
Julia B.
Downers Grove, IL
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Julia, I'm currently studying chemistry and secondary education at Illinois State and I'm looking for anyone that needs a nanny or a babysitter while I'm on winter break. I have 6 years of experience with ages 8 months- 13 years old. I've also have traveled with a family in the past! I'm willing to help with...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work in film but on the side and on off time, I'd love to be a part-time nanny! I've always helped take care of the little ones for family and friends and helped raise my niece from infancy. It takes a village! I have years of babysitting experience, on and off through my younger years. My duties included providing care and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 30-year-old college graduate excited to work with families around town. I have been babysitting and nannying part time and full time for 12 years. I love to be prepared with ideas for crafting and ways to learn about nature and exploring the world around us. I strive to help kids grow into kind, confident...
Connor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Connor has watched our 17 month old son a few times now, and she's great! Always on time, patient, flexible with our needs and wonderful at interacting with kids. Would highly recommend her!"
Melany W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I have been married for 39years and have four adult children. I was blessed to be able to care for my children for 11 years before returning to work. At that time I also cared for my family and friends children. I sometimes had up to seven children at a time including my own. It...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria is wonderful with my kids. She is very prompt, courteous, and always has a smile. Always willing to make things work which is a plus for a working Mom. My kids love her yet she is able to balance discipline with kind words. We consider her part of the...
Amy C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm 23 years old . I've been nannying fulltime for 6 years for families with kids ages infant-11 yrs. I've also been babysitting since I was 12. I adore kids and love taking care of them. I love to do parks, go for walks, puzzles, crafts etc.. my rate is $20-$25 hr depending on how many kids and the other responsibilities. I'm...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Meghan has been a part-time nanny for our family for the past 8 months. She is LOVELY! She's a very reliable, responsible, and kind person. My daughter has always looked forward to being with Miss Meghan, and we will miss seeing her regularly. Our schedules no...
Kimberly L.
Gwen R.
Glen Ellyn, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Senior In Nursing School Looking For Part-time Work During The School Year
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. I grew up helping with my little cousins and neighbors so babysitting has always come naturally. During those 9 years I also worked at Pottery Barn Kids and was a swim instructor at Goldfish Swim school. So, I am CPR and lifeguard certified. Currently, I am a senior in nursing school...
Gwen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Gwen to babysit my 4 year old son and she did an amazing job. She is responsible, punctual, dependable, organized and very sweet! She took my son to the park, played with him making tents and colored with him. She also made him meals, bathe him and put him...
Darlyn I.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a graduate student at Truman State University completing my master of arts in education degree. I really enjoy working with children and being involved with them. I am also available to care for pets when needed as I have a few of my own, and volunteer at an animal shelter. I am flexible with hours and am...
Camilla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
4.0
"Camilla is fantastic! She is very dependable and great with babies and animals. We have a 7 month old little boy, have two dogs and four (yes four) cats, and she instantly made them all feel at ease. We were out for an evening and Camilla was quick to respond to...
Katie H.
Nina S.
Bolingbrook, IL
$26-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the childcare/caretaker field for 10 years now. I have worked both part time and full time private care jobs as well as 2 daycare centers and a Montessori school. I've honed my skills in nurturing individuals of all ages, from newborns to those with unique needs, particularly within the autism spectrum.
Raised in...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Nina to babysit for our 4 year old on four separate weekdays of varying hours. She was always on time and did a lot of fun stuff with our son! She took him to the park, the pet store, and tried going to the pool but it was closed. Our son had a blast....
Aaron J.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Tania S.
5.0
Tania has worked for us since January 2015. We have three children, who were 4 1/2, 2 1/2, and 6 months old when she started. They all adore her and look forward to having her come play with them. The youngest is 13 months now, and will come running as soon as he hears her. When she started, we had...
- Frank F.
Virginija K.
5.0
Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time outdoors. Kids loved spending time with her! I highly recommend Virginia and look forward to continue working with her!
- Katya K.
Sophia S.
5.0
Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and Sophia is their favorite babysitter....
- Sarah P.
Andrea L.
5.0
Andrea was a wonderful help to our family in a time of need. We hired her for a temporary position during the most stressful time of our lives, losing our nanny of 2 years, having 2 children under 3, building a home, selling our home and working 2 full time, demanding jobs. She genuinely cares for...
- Erica M.
Connor S.
5.0
Connor has watched our 17 month old son a few times now, and she's great! Always on time, patient, flexible with our needs and wonderful at interacting with kids. Would highly recommend her!
- Melany W.
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How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL is $19.00.
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What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Downers Grove, IL?
Part-time babysitters near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in Downers Grove, IL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters.