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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
Larissa R.
Chicago, IL
$13-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Larissa I am a full time flight attendant looking for part time babysitting jobs. I worked as a nanny for 4 years prior to being a flight attendant. I have medical training for all ages. Looking forward to connecting with you
Larissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Larissa is adorable!
If you are looking for a trustful nanny she is the right one!"
Carine F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jessica, a 28 yr old bilingual speaker, highly experienced nanny preferably looking for a full time work & possibly part time work, as well as date night sitting. I have a son that is 10 yrs old and a 3-year-old daughter. I've taken care of a cousin as well as her little brother and sister from new born to the ages of,...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We went through 3 other caregivers before settling with Jessica for 2 months this Summer. She was such a wonderful caregiver who is responsive to my baby's cues and needs. She provided a structure to my son's day that includes playtime, reading, mealtime, nap time,...
Nida K.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to Chicago for work and am looking for families needing a date night sitter and/or weekend sitter. I have been babysitting children since I was 13. I have experience with children of all ages, and I have babysat up to seven children at a time. Babysitting has always been something I enjoy and take great pride...
Cali can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Cali was wonderful. I would highly recommend her. She was wonderful with our two girls (3 years old and 17 months old - still in diapers). She fed them dinner and got them to bed. She was so nice and very kind to our girls. Our 3 year old really enjoyed her and...
Rj N.
Becca L.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun, Young, College Student Looking For A Part-time Babysitting Job From Mid-May Through Mid-June!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
In addition to having always loved kids and having younger relatives to play with and care for, I've spent the past couple summers working at both day and sleep-away camps for children of all ages. I am Red Cross CPR and Babysitter certified.
Becca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls always have a fun time with Becca! We are so thankful to have found her."
Jennifer K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jamie! I am 23 years old. I am a recent Indiana University graduate, receiving a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. For the past year I have been working at a daycare and preschool facility, as well as full time student teaching. I have been a camp counselor for the past 4 years...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have known Jamie for 5 years since she got involved as a volunteer dance instructors for children at S. Elementary. Jamie instructed dances 2 consecutive seasons of the dance program. She also did an internship with our Linkages to Learning Program at the school...
Ana S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Alyssa and I am currently a 7th grade teacher at a nearby middle school. I am looking for a nanny job (part-time or full-time) over the summer months or evening/weekend babysitting jobs on an as-needed basis. I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in elementary education. I have had a wide...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is absolutely delightful and fantastic with my two kids! (I have a 3 month old and 4 year old.) She has already developed a wonderful rapport and relationship with my 4 year old daughter. (After babysitting, she always asks when Ms. Alyssa can come back...
Liz G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annie is definitely a 5 Star tutor. She is worked around our schedule and even helped us out with last minute requests also. She is a wonderful baby-sitter and a very knowledgeable tutor. My son missed many days of school but with Annie's help, he was able to keep...
Mik H.
Alex T.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Caregiver With AGS Degree And Early Childhood Classes And Assistant Teacher Certification
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in caring for infants, toddlers and young children after school or full time. I have experience caring for children from infant to 10 years of age as an after school nanny, and in a childcare center and as a babysitter. I also have experience babysitting and as an ice skating instructor. I also have work with...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face."
Lisa S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current registered nurse who works in the NICU who loves working with children overall. Over the years I have worked for many families with kids ranging from 6 weeks old to 12 years old, volunteered as tutor, volunteered with kindergartners at a local elementary school three times a week, worked as an assistant...
Edwydge can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Edwydge began helping out my family caring for my son when he was only 2 months old! He was a very needy infant who required constant soothing and attention- Edwydge's calming demeanor was the perfect match! She is reliable, always flexible when unexpected schedule...
Jessica C.
Phoebe F.
Chicago, IL
$26-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Phoebe! I love working with kids and have done so for about 6 years now. I have childcare experience in all sorts of environments such as babysitting, nannying, coaching children's soccer teams, teaching baking classes, being a TA, and being a camp counselor in the summer! I have experience with with ages 6 Months-...
Phoebe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Phoebe was great, she was dependable and our two kids really enjoyed their time with her. Would hire again!"
Cory S.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have had the privilege of working with Jocelyn in the past and I would like to share my thoughts on why you should hire her. Reliable, hardworking, thoughtful, loving, kind, fun and energetic are just a few qualities that Jocelyn has in abundance and it shows...
Claress R.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! :) I am a 27-year-old high school English teacher in Chicago, IL. I love to read, write, cook, bake, walk, go to museums, listen to music, spend time with dogs, and so much more. I am looking for a part-time opportunity that allows me to work after school or even on weekends to help make your life better!
I am...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily helped her mom raise 4 boys ( two sets of twins- one set have special needs) in the most caring, loving way. Every time she babysits, she always brings activities or cookies & cupcakes to decorate (that she baked) to keep the kids entertained. She is the...
Mary-Lynn A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years.
I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "
Jenna M.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madeline and I am a multimedia artist with a deep passion for working with children! The majority of my work experience has been childcare. I started when I was just 15 years old where I worked with 4-6-year-olds. As time went on while I was still in high school, I would babysit children in my neighborhood pretty...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family met Maddie when she was an assistant teacher at our daughter's preschool. She then became one of our favorite babysitters. Maddie is kind, gentle, trustworthy, and easy to be around. She is a calming presence for kids and brings out their creativity...
Tara L.
Susan B.
Elmhurst, IL
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up and now I work from home during the day. I am looking for evening and weekend work, or covering last minute emergencies or travel.
I've been a part-time nanny and babysitter for an amazing family for the last 5 years. They have a full time...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have...
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Bess, and I'll be moving to the northwest side of the city from Oak Park at the start of June and will be looking for a new nannying job in the area starting around then! I currently nanny for 3 little boys out in the suburbs and have been with the family for over 3 years, and we found each other on Care. com. I've...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A 25-year-old female seeking part time or occasional employment in childcare while I establish my main business as a hair stylist here in the city!
I first began babysitting for people such as neighbors at the age of 11 and have loved helping with kids since I can remember. I've been a nanny for a family with 2 children (ages...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily (Em or "Emmy" that what my kids call her), is amazing! My husband and I hired Em as our kids nanny in spring 2020. She was wonderful and our kids love her. She was always on time, played and did activities with our kids, made them healthy meals, helped with...
Hayley Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful day! I am an experienced caregiver, former early childhood music, movement, and drama teaching artist and certified children's yoga instructor from Arizona, currently in search of a part-time nanny position/babysitting. I am a huge advocate of learning though play, and love to use singing,...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsive, on time/early and smiles/outgoing with the boys, really appreciated the temp nanny work!"
Meghan K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am working full-time at a children focused non-profit. I am a DePaul graduate, who has now lived in Chicago for over 7 years. I am looking for additional opportunities outside of normal work hours.
I began babysitting at 13 taking care of two children ages 5 and 8, and their dog through ages 9 and 12. We went on park trips,...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Allison is bright, reliable and fun-loving with our two children. She related to both our son and daughter through play, and always brought a bag of activities she had prepared: homemade play dough, a favorite book of her own, items to hide for a treasure hunt,...
Kristi K.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Tita is the absolute best caregiver anyone could dream of. With the kids she is calm and patient, creative and loving. With parents she is communicative, trustworthy and above and beyond helpful. She was there for us when we had last minute emergencies. She had us...
Erin G.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Larissa R.
5.0
Larissa is adorable!
If you are looking for a trustful nanny she is the right one!
- Carine F.
Jessica G.
5.0
We went through 3 other caregivers before settling with Jessica for 2 months this Summer. She was such a wonderful caregiver who is responsive to my baby's cues and needs. She provided a structure to my son's day that includes playtime, reading, mealtime, nap time, music, outdoor activities, etc. We...
- Nida K.
Cali W.
5.0
Cali was wonderful. I would highly recommend her. She was wonderful with our two girls (3 years old and 17 months old - still in diapers). She fed them dinner and got them to bed. She was so nice and very kind to our girls. Our 3 year old really enjoyed her and said she had "so much fun with Miss...
- Rj N.
Becca L.
5.0
My girls always have a fun time with Becca! We are so thankful to have found her.
- Jennifer K.
Jamie S.
5.0
I have known Jamie for 5 years since she got involved as a volunteer dance instructors for children at S. Elementary. Jamie instructed dances 2 consecutive seasons of the dance program. She also did an internship with our Linkages to Learning Program at the school co-facilitating children social...
- Ana S.
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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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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.