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Available in Elmhurst
Stephanie R. says "Jackie has quickly become another member of our household! She takes charge and ensures things are taken care of when we can't be home. She has...
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."
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...
Ellen A. says "As a small business owner, I've had to hire many nannies to watch my 3 kids over the years. Out of all them, Perpetual is the best by far! She makes sure...
Alicia B. says "We found Maureen on Care.com and she has been temporarily covering childcare for us over the past several weeks and it's been great. She is easy to...
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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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.09/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Elmhurst, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
- Stephanie R.
- Liana K.
- Raquel Z.
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 $20.09.
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.