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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
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...

Megan D. says "Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more...

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Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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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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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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Part-Time Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
As a teenager, I watched the neighborhood children. I worked at Butterfield Park District childcare, as well as at a Deaf and Blind Residential Home. I raised a daughter and have taken care of children as young as 6 months up to 18 years of age. I have worked in Evanston, Glenview, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, and...

Haley H. says "Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with special needs. She...

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Experienced and Fun Part-Time Babysitter

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Tania and I have been working as a part-time babysitter now for over 10 years now. I am a mother of two and before I became a babysitter I was a stay at home mom caring for my children who are now moving onto college, so I have had a lot of experience taking care of kids. I enjoy being with kids and seeing them...

Lena P. says "Hi, My name is Kostadinka, and I'm a nanny for an 11 month old girl. I'm new to Chicago and live in Des Plaines with a family. I wanted to introduce...

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Full Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Weronika and I am currently in school part time which allows me time for a full time position. I am looking for a job ranging anywhere from 20-45 hours a week. I have experience caring for children from age 6 months to 12 years old. I am experienced and comfortable in all child care related tasks. I can do bath...

Melissa M. says "Weronika has been caring for my youngest (currently 8 months old) for the last couple months. She has been fantastic. She's here when she says she'll be...

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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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Tetiana

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Tania, I am originally from Ukraine and have been living in the U. S. for 5 years. Throughout this time, I've been working with children and have truly found my passion in childcare. I have 3 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, which has taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of...

Rick B. says "Dependable and very responsible. Very smart and is a quick learner. Would highly recommend."

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Part-time Babysitter/tutor

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
3x college grad with degrees in Education. Reading teacher background as well. Open to tutoring, cleaning, errand running, babysitting or all of the above. Available nights, weekends, and summers Clear CBC (paperwork proof).
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Lake Zurich, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a personable and dependable caregiver, passionate about creating a safe and fun environment for children, families, and pets. I have over eight years of experience in babysitting (ages 3-13), nannying, pet sitting, and caregiving for adults with physical disabilities. I graduated from the University of Illinois at...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Streamwood, IL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I worked as a teacher's assistant in every grade K-5 for seven years. During that time I worked with general education students as well as one on one with students with special needs. I have also previously worked as an after school nanny part time. I worked for two different families, each one for a year. Both families had two...
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Part-time Child Care

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Care of children while their parents working or way. Keep children safe and care for everyday needs such as feeding, dressing and making sure homework gets done.
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Des Plaines, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a Stay at Home Mom of two boys age 16 & 14 and have been watching children from my Des Plaines home for over 13 years. I love keeping the kids active and motivated while having fun. Love taking them to parks, museums, zoo, aquariums & many play places for them to have fun and of course learn! I would like to watch more...
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Part Time Summer Nanny :)

Mount Prospect, IL

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Sienna and I am an incoming freshman in college at ISU as a nursing major! I am currently working as a nursing assistant at a pediatric office and am looking for some extra work a couple days a week this summer! I have experience as a lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified, and spent a year as a camp counselor at...
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Part Time Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Delia. I have a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and Bachelor degree in Early Education. I have about 8 years experience working with children as a Toddler and Preschool Teacher, Currently I am a stay home mom with a 21-month-old boy! I have 2 options for babysitting availability: 1. After School Care...
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Part Time And Occasional Babysitter Or Nanny! Loves Working With All Ages, Including Seniors :)

Glenview, IL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi everyone! I am currently a graduate student studying Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Child and Adolescence. I have a history of working with children including babysitting, counseling, and in a school setting. I am looking for a part-time babysitting job near the Milwaukee area. I am typically available on...
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Part Time Baby Sitter And Care Giver Available

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I've worked as an educator in a before and after school program. I also have taken care of younger family members. I enjoy thinking of crafts and activities that are fun and educational.
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Full Or Part Time Care Giver

Vernon Hills, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have taken care of children of all ages for the last 30 years. I have experience from infants thru teenagers. I babysat when I was younger and went on to raise three beautiful, respectful, kind children of my own. My children gave me experience watching and taking care of twins and a toddler at the same time. They are the...
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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.82/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

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.

Heather S.

Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look...

- Megan D.

Lan T.

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...

- Ariel Z.

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 $18.82.

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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