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Maya M.

Part-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Maya, 27, from Palatine, IL. I have 12+ years of childcare experience with ages newborn to 16. I studied child development in high school and college and worked in preschool, special education, and grade school classrooms. I most recently nannied for 4 years with a girl (6-9) and a boy (3-6) with a rare disorder, helping...
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Part-time Babysitter/nanny

Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
-Babysat for a church small group of 11 kids maximum. -Nannied for siblings- girl is 9 and her brother is 11. Took kids to the pool often as well as out to eat. -Babysat for twins, 2 years old. Cooked them lunch and dinner and bedtime as well. -Babysat for a family friend, four kids, twin girls who are 11, brother who is 4, and...
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Full-Time And Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Palatine, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Tania. I'm a Social Worker, a Caregiver, and a Pet Sitter! I hold a Bachelor's in Social Work and a Master in School Social Work. I have worked with children and adolescents K-12. I also have experience in education as a Child Daycare Assistant Teacher, a Case Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters, and as a Party...
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Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have been a nanny for the past 6 years. The most recent family I was working for moved out of state. I was with them from the time the girl was 2 till 3.5. I also help take care of my half sister who is 16 years younger than me.
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Part-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...

Abraham R. says "Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."

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Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs

Palatine, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
I am a mother of two grown children, a grandmother of a 20 yr old young lady . Who works part time as a school bus assistant and also a Zumba instructor. Love the spark of life children put in my days! Seems I am always surrounded by them. :) I have been working for District 15 for 26 years now while in between routes I teach...
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Part-time Babysitter Available

Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an energetic multi-task, with sense of humor, smiling, kids loving person. I like spending as much time as possible outside to hike or grow flowers and herbs. At my previous job I arranged a small herb garden and we had fresh herbs for salads all year round. I love animals as well and currently I have two cats. I work...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Palatine, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have 3 children of my own who are a little older, they are 13, 15, and 20. I also have temporary guardianship of my grandson who is 1 years old, so I have many years and experience with kids. Outside of my own children, I have cared for my friends children for 2 summers back in 2001 and 2002 when our children were much...
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Part Time Caregiver

Palatine, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Makila, and I am currently a sophomore in college. I am going to be studying nursing with the dreams of becoming a pediatric oncology nurse. I have been babysitting for almost 10years now, and I love kids. I'm certified in babysitting, CPR, special needs care, and I'm also a certified nursing assistant, so your...
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Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Full-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, im Meghana. I recently just graduated with MBA from UIC in Business analytics . I work for corporate Walgreens in the Finance department. I've always babysat part time while in college or working. Took a little break since school had become demanding. I have grown up raising all my little cousins and have had many baby...
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Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Palatine, IL

4.7(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...

Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...

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Nanny/Baby Sitter/CNA

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Seeking a position of full time/Part time nanny or baby sitter for long term Education: Bachelors in Education, Child Psychology, CPR , DCFS Certificate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: As a Montessori school Teacher, Nanny/babysitter, Teacher, I have 8 yrs. of experiences with infant , toddlers , and school age . I can provide...

Jessica T. says "Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The...

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Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
from
$17/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Salma and I have just graduated from UIC. I have been a babysitter for 5 years now. I am CPR/ AED certified & fully vaccinated. My experience with childcare comes from my mother, who has been a nanny for 13 years. Because of this working with children became more than just a job for me. I have worked with...
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Elementary Education Major Looking For A Nanny Or Babysitting Job

Palatine, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I recently graduated from school with an Elementary Education degree and am looking for a part-time or full-time Nanny or babysitting job!
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Part-Time Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi, this is Barbara. I live in Des Plaines (60016). I am looking for a part-time job as a babysitter during a week. I have some experience taking care of my 2 daughters ( now they are 8 & 12) . During this time I also was a babysitter for a little girl 3 days a week. I love reading books to kids, drawing with them, taking them...

Agnes W. says "I have known Barbara for years. She was always my backup babysitter - like my daughter's aunt. Three years ago, when I moved to my new home in Arlington...

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Vanessa C.'s Photo

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working as a sitter/nanny since 2018 and am currently seeking a position as a sitter/nanny during the early morning/afternoon hours. I have availability between 5 a.m. -2 p.m. Thanks! Over the years, I have held positions working with both preschool and school-age children as a babysitter, a nanny, a tutor in...

Courtney J. says "I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.22/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.7

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL

Part Time Babysitters in Palatine, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Melissa M.

Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual.

- Abraham R.

Tatyana P.

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

- Stephanie B.

Shirley V.

Very sweet and super reliable/dependable.

- Diana M.

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, IL is $19.22.

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