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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
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 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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Grace K.

Full Time, Part Time, After School

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Victoria J.

Part-time Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have done it all, from teaching children how to swim, hosting their birthday parties to being a camp counselor, and dealing with their worst and best days. I have had 5 years of child experience and love getting to know children and all of their personalities. I am a positive influenced person and try my best to keep kids...

Beau W. says "Tori has been wonderful for our two children. She helped them through e learning and transition back to school and with workbooks over the summer. She...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...

Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....

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Sarah K.

Part-time Tutor Available

Lincolnshire, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.

Megan C. says "I was nervous to try Care.com, but when Sarah showed up - it was so great and all worries went away! Sarah is wonderful to work with and my son...

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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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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
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Alyssa G.

Part Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 23 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...

Crystal Y. says "Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"

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Jennifer M.

Part-time, Evenings And/Or Weekend Care Giver

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs. I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...

Jessica D. says "For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a...

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Shirley V.

Full-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
As a member of my church for 10 years, I have provided education to the children of my church, with care, patience and love. I studied to be a bilingual teacher (Spanish/English) and Pre-k. I wish to work for a family as part of the family. I also worked for a family with 3 children of the age of 6, 11, 16.

Diana M. says "Very sweet and super reliable/dependable."

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Alexandra K.

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
from
$17/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...

Care Member says "Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly...

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Nicole K.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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
swimming supervision
travel
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
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 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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Ashley F.

Experienced Full-Time Nanny

Lake Forest, IL

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Ashley. I'm 27 and grew up in the North Shore. I've been working with children since I was 14, starting with babysitting for families in my neighborhood. Since then, I've gained extensive experience with kids ranging in age from 3 months to 15 years old. I've worked as a nanny, a swim instructor at Lifetime, and...
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Melissa C.

Barrington, IL

from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Melissa, and I live in downtown Barrington. I am a mother of two older boys. I am currently working as a nanny. I have worked for a Barrington Preschool for 15 years as a teacher. I am CPR and AED certified for kids 0-6 years old. I am also involved in the church, I was a youth group volunteer. Then, the church...
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Malgorzata K.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

Wauconda, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
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Grace D.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Libertyville, IL

from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have been babysitting since I was 13, and if I wasn't then I was watching my younger brother. I always have loved hanging out with little kids and getting to spend time with them. In high school, I volunteered with children for several years. My first year I worked with special needs kids and taught educational and cooking...
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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.57/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Zurich, IL

Part Time Babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

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.

Suzie N.

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,...

- Kim K.

Grace K.

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...

- Korinne M.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Lake Zurich, IL

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, IL is $19.57.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, 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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