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Abraham R. says "Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."
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Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....
Diana M. says "Very sweet and super reliable/dependable."
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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- Stephanie B.
- Diana M.
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.