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60 part time babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 4 years
Part time babysitters in River Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
Pietra S.
River Forest, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello parents! I'm Pietra a compassionate and experienced 24yo nanny from Brazil. I'm looking for a full time or part time job to start anytime June. I love working with kids and it's been already since I started to work as a nat here in the US! I'd describe my personality as warm, patient, and nurturing! I like working with...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lady from Guatemala, who enjoys the outdoors, likes to have fun with the children and enjoys every minute of it.
Casta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Casta has helped me with my two very active boys for the past 1.5 years, and has become an invaluable part of our family. She has proven to be professional, honest, and most importantly, a loving and engaging caretaker. She takes the kids all over the city, whether...
Ofelia G.
Elyssa L.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an optimistic, reliable, and caring nanny looking for a family to join in a full-time capacity.
My college degree is in the arts and I love getting to incorporate that passion into fun crafts/activities and encourage children to explore their creativity.
I am currently a teacher at a Montessori Academy working...
Elyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elyssa had a good reference and background check, and was polite, friendly, and communicative. We had her assist as a date night sitter for our 5 month old, and we would do so again. She did a nice job."
Maggie F.
Luz Adriana P.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working in a Montessori school for 5 years. I am available on weeknights. I am an occasional babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I am looking for occasional jobs, part time or full-time job. I have good recommendations.
Luz Adriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana babysat our toddler for date night. He had a great time, no tears when we left. She did dinnertime, sent us cute photos and updates, and got him down for bed with no problems. We will definitely use her again!"
Kelly F.
4.3
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! Welcome to my profile. A little bit about me: I am 28 years old and grew up in Wisconsin and moved to the Chicago land area a few years ago. I am 1 of 7 kids!
I have been babysitting since I was 12 after I received the red cross babysitting certification. I began nannying Full Time about 8 years ago. I have...
Elynn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have hired Elynn a few times for babysitting and my kids love her! She comes with fun activities planned and is very flexible. She seems very comfortable and cares for them well! The kids always look forward to Elynn coming over! "
Morgan D.
Cailee S.
Park Ridge, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cailee (24) and I have my masters in biomedical sciences (MBS). I have a few years of nanny experience and have had many part time babysitting jobs. Additional experience in senior care. First aid certified, clinical & tutor work experience.
Cailee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cailee was on time for her interview with me, and would make a very good nanny for a family! "
Kim J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anna! I am a graduate student living in Chicago, and seeking a part-time nanny position for the summer while I attend classes. I have worked with children as young as 5 months up to age 15. When nannying/babysitting, I love baking, doing arts and crafts, exploring, playing outside and reading. I use my creative...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Anna is exceptional with kids - she is fun, energetic, and truly enjoys being around children. Anna is great at getting kids to be creative and I loved that she would take them outside to play to get away from the screens. We are juggling busy schedules in my...
Margaret S.
Emma F.
Chicago, IL
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm emma and I work full time in Chicago but I am looking for additional opportunities to work as a caregiver. I love working with kids, previously, I have nannied for families with children with special needs. Alongside that I worked in special education as a teachers aide as I finished undergrad. I am interested in doing...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emma has been amazing. My children enjoy spending time with her. She does her best to be flexible with our crazy schedules. Very happy to have her helping our family!"
Lori L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lyla and I'm a public interest attorney here in Chicago.
In my spare time after class and on the weekends I love caring for children! It also helps supplement my public interest salary :) During undergrad I studied abroad in Paris, where I nannied for two children, ages 4 and 6. At the end of my junior year I...
Lyla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lyla watched my six month old baby recently and I was so impressed with how punctual and attentive she was! She sent me pictures of him while I was out so I would know that he was having a great time with her and that really set my mind at ease to leave him with a...
Jenna H.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Mallory and I am a 21-year-old student graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. I will be graduating in May of 2019 and will be in Des Plaines, IL for the summer. I am looking for a full-time nannying/babysitting position. I not only want to make...
Mallory can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mallory is a bright, nice young woman. She is very smart and patient. I have known her for many years, and I have seen her grow into a very capable young woman. She babysat for my young children many times. They had a great time and were safe. I recommend her...
Julia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am the second oldest of 6 siblings (3 boys and 3 girls), originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I have lived in Chicago for the last 5+ years since graduating from Notre Dame in 2018, and work for a trading firm full time on weekdays. I am looking to use the extra time I have during the evenings and...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My girls absolutely adored Lauren and have already asked when they get to see her again! She was extremely accommodating to a short notice booking, was on time, super friendly, and left the house extremely tidy. Highly recommend Lauren."
Meghan J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as...
Olivia C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amy . I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare facility working with infants through preschoolers. I also earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology at University back in 2018. I am currently attending graduate student at University (only remote learning). I'm looking for a part time position to...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night! I would highly recommend Amy and we're excited to have her come back in the future."
Brittany S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Demetra and I am able to fulfill any part-time childcare needs during both weekdays and weekends. I have three years of experience in childcare with toddler and elementary-age children. I am able to change diapers, perform light housekeeping tasks, assist with homework, and drive if necessary. I speak French and...
Demetra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lindsey. I have a breadth of childcare experience, ranging from kiddos as young as six months, to teenagers. I'm fully vaccinated and I observe all CDC guidelines. I'm willing to do whatever makes you and your family most comfortable.
I've spent 9+ years as a camp counselor and wilderness trip leader for young...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey worked for me as a camp counselor at my all-girls, residential summer camp. Lindsey managed what many young people cannot...she found the balance between being our campers' friend/playmate and parent/trusted confidante. Lindsey is able to dress up, be...
Kat M.
Colleen M.
Chicago, IL
$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 14 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age.
I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9) everyday from school, run errands, bring her home and do homework with her and make dinner for my three kids....
Melissa W.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I'm the oldest of 3 and of all my cousins so I've always gravitated towards caregiving. I started babysitting in high school and was then able to nanny part time for the same families throughout my time in college and even post-grad.
A bit...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is wonderful with my daughter. She has been babysitting for her since she was 3+ months old, and my daughter (now 2 years old) loves her. Alyssa is easy to talk to and follows my routines as closely as she can. She also gives good detailed reports about how...
Shelby S.
Danielle C.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I live in Jefferson Park (Chicago), and am looking to be a date night sitter for a wonderful family! I have a BA in Music from Syracuse University, and I was a certified music teacher in Massachusetts. I've been a lifeguard, taught swim lessons and worked with kids in camp settings for many summers and years since I was 18 years...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was early so we could chat and text us while we were away with updates. My kid said it was “cool” and he had “so much fun”. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting at the age of 11 yrs old. I am now 27. I currently work at Advocate Aurora Health as a Medical Assistant. I have always expressed interest in the medical field. I want to go in to Nursing and Esthetics. I am looking for something temporary to help save money up to pay for school. Open to babysitting,...
Anais can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anais has watched both of my children & they both love her. She has been on time every time we have needed her, & has a great demeanour. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family as a sitter."
Billy R.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Natalie R.
5.0
Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...
- Megan H.
Casta R.
5.0
Casta has helped me with my two very active boys for the past 1.5 years, and has become an invaluable part of our family. She has proven to be professional, honest, and most importantly, a loving and engaging caretaker. She takes the kids all over the city, whether it is by bus, train, or car, and...
- Ofelia G.
Elyssa L.
5.0
Elyssa had a good reference and background check, and was polite, friendly, and communicative. We had her assist as a date night sitter for our 5 month old, and we would do so again. She did a nice job.
- Maggie F.
Luz Adriana P.
5.0
Adriana babysat our toddler for date night. He had a great time, no tears when we left. She did dinnertime, sent us cute photos and updates, and got him down for bed with no problems. We will definitely use her again!
- Kelly F.
Elynn Z.
5.0
I have hired Elynn a few times for babysitting and my kids love her! She comes with fun activities planned and is very flexible. She seems very comfortable and cares for them well! The kids always look forward to Elynn coming over!
- Morgan D.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in River Forest, IL
Are part-time babysitters near me in River Forest, IL safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in River Forest, 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.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in River Forest, IL?
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 River Forest, 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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in River Forest, IL?
How much babysitters are paid near you in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL is $17.50.
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If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in River Forest, 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.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in River Forest, IL?
Part-time babysitters near you in River Forest, 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.