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Care Member says "Virginia has been such an important part of our family since our daughter was 10 months old. When we introduced our daughter to Virginia, we knew she...
Abbie P. says "Rachel is currently nannying part-time for my soon to be 6 month old. As a first time mom I was really nervous about leaving my baby with a stranger, but...
Dawn R. says "Had used Melissa several years ago when my children were younger."
Bree P. says "Anna nannied for our family and our 3 girls 15, 5, and 1. They love her and she is very good with them! I would recommend her to anyone!"
Becca S. says "Victoria is AMAZING with children!! She's super sweet and my kids always have a ball when she watches them! They love playing games with her and she's big...
Joliet, IL
Care Member says "Very professional. Considerate communication. "
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.28/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.7
Part Time Babysitters in Plainfield, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, IL is $18.28.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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.