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Tina S. says "My son and I were quarantined during the pandemic in Chicago. Having an 11yr old child with autism being thrown off of his routine was extremely stressful...
Care Member says "Raquel is fantastic. Always on time, dependable, cares for our baby so well and is all in a good person to work with! Raquel has taken care of our baby...
Linda F. says "She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back...
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...
Karina M. says "Grace was helping us with our 1.5 year toddler part time when our second baby was just born, and we also contact Grace when we need a backup! She did an...
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...
Anne R. says "Heather is a fantastic person to have watching your child. She responds to e-mails quickly, and showed up for our appointments at the exact time specified....
Care Member says "Nena was our nanny for the first year of each of our 3 kids’ lives. She always had a gentle touch, a sweet and loving demeanor, and was very respectful...
Broadview, IL
Care Member says "She was on time, per my request was only doing non-screen activities. She played from basketball to chess with my kid. My kid was very happy. "
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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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.92/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.3
Part Time Babysitters in Elmhurst, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, IL is $20.92.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, 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.