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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
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
"I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient....
Jenn G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lia and I am a Pediatric ICU Nurse. I have years of babysitting experiencing but also of nursing. You can trust me to safely take care of a child as young as a few hours old because that's what I've done at work. I have cared for children of all ages.
Lia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lia was timely, responsive, and took great care of our little guy at our hotel while we were at a wedding. Super friendly and easy to talk to. Our son is newly getting stranger danger and did great with her. If we lived in the area we would definitely use her...
Michelle G.
Raquel G.
Elmhurst, IL
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun,creative, Responsible Nanny Who Loves To See Kids Happy.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I describe my personality as Patient, loving, professional and trustworthy.
I like to work with kids because they are fun, curious and give happiness.
I like to be treated as part of the family like I will take care you as my own family
I started working as a nanny in my 20's .. 30 years ago with families in long terms....
Raquel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Raquel has been our family's nanny for almost two years. She has such a warm and loving spirit, endless patience (one of my sons is quite difficult), and a fun and positive energy. I trust her implicitly - she knows my rules and follows through, she is careful and...
Allison H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sammy, and I'm a babysitter in Chicago.
a few notes!
- Comfortable with dogs! Very allergic to cats.
- My rate without chores starts at 19 per hour, but am willing to help out with light housekeeping tasks!
- I am fully vaccinated (and boosted), and only work with families who share my dedication to...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! My name is Celina, I live in Chicago's Avondale area and I'm currently a part time House Assistant looking for extra work, including one time jobs or full time work. Over the past 6 years, I've worked in childcare and have had the opportunity to work closely with families and children ranging from ages 3...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Celina was amazing with my children. We no longer need the help, but we miss her a lot. I would hire Celina 100 more times! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Abby! I am currently a sophomore in college. I have babysat for multiple families over the past six years during the school year and summer. I have experience with children ages 2-14 years old. As well as babysitting for families, I have also worked for an after-school care program and as a summer camp counselor. I can...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Abby is an amazing young lady. She is hardworking, kind and cares for other people. I would be a reference for her character any day. "
Robyn S.
Sara L.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sara! My previous babysitting experience includes babysitting for two families during the summertime throughout college; experience included babysitting children under 5 years old. Along with assisting with childcare, I also assisted with transportation and light household upkeep during previous experience. I am...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paige S.
Chicago, IL
$10-50/hr • 14 yrs exp
A Young Professional Looking To Help Our Families And Bring Experienced Childcare Into My Community
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids since I was a kid myself! I have helped raise my cousins, nieces and nephews since I was little, working with all age groups, babysat for neighborhood families and taught preschool while earning my Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate. I have always loved working with children and loved my...
5.0
"Paige is a wonder babysitter who watched my girls for several years. Her caring approach to children and her kindness and creative activities made her my children’s favorite sitter. Paige has a natural way with children that made me very comfortable leaving my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Consuelo. I'm originally from Colombia. I have been a nanny for over 17 years. I worked with families in Chicago and Los Angeles. I have great references. I moved to LA in summer of 2016 to be closer to my own grandchildren. I worked there as a part time and occasional babysitter. I return to Chicago in 2021. I...
5.0
"My husband and I love the care that Consuelo provided for our newborn daughter! Consuelo is kind, punctual and very helpful. She was also great at getting our baby to nap—which is easier said than done. She is also very good at instructing novice parents. We give...
Margie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria, I am 35 years old. I am happily married and have a 4 years old daughter. I am seeking a part-time position of a babysitter on weekday mornings till 1. 30-2 p.m. depending on your location. I have to pick up my daughter from her preschool after 2 p.m. I am a stay at home mom and I understand how...
Viktoriya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viktoriya was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. She was very friendly and entertaining. My 12 months old daughter was behaving well when we were leaving which was very surprising to us as she is a bit fussy when her...
Adrien K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie and I am currently getting my Master in Social Work from Loyola Chicago, with the intent to work with child and family services.
I live in Uptown and have my own car, so I can travel to you + transport your kids! I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was very sweet and attentive with my 7 month old. Easy communication and dependable"
Jennifer Z.
Marian Q.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Marian, 29 years old, living in Chicago. I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I worked with a family full time for 4 years and other 3 families occasionally part time. This September the girls started school, so it's time for me to look for another option. I am looking for something full time and long term. I have...
Marian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Marian is extremely careful with children and loving, in addition to speaking English and Spanish"
Mariel M.
5.0
(1)
I have 4 children of my own, which are all teenagers. My only paid experience with children was working in Day Care for two years and house/babysitting for a couple to attend a business conference for a week. Outside of being paid, I have at least 25 years of caring for children from newborns to early teens, just out of my love...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"I love how Nicole is with my children and I have 4 (11 y/o boy, 9 y/o girl, 5 y/o boy, and 2 y/o girl). She is always my go to when I need someone to care for them which is often. She feeds them nutritional meals that are oh so good, she plays educational games...
Krystal M.
Faye D.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Faye and I would love to help you take care of your little ones! I've been babysitting off and on since 2013, and have been working with ages 0-12 at Stages Chicago since December 2022. Outside of working with children, I'm a part time cat sitter and an actor/singer. One of my biggest passions is to bring art...
Faye can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Faye is really nice and very professional. We all liked her and we look forward to hiring her again!"
Ross W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Sandra and I am 30 years old. I have a lot of experience with children, as I have nine nieces and nephews of all ages. I am confident that I can help you with your children's needs and even learn from them. I am seeking a part-time position for weekends and date nights babysitting and I am open to...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sandra is great! I felt safe leaving my girls with her. She was easy to get a hold of and responded very quickly. She kept my 2 daughters busy and active. I definitely recommend her!!"
Maria C.
5.0
(1)
I have taken care of children since I was a sophomore in high school. During the summer of my incoming junior high school year, I watched over first through 3rd graders through the Milwaukee Journey House. In this job, I came up with games for the students and helped them stick to their daily schedule. I also have experience...
Lisett can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Lisett is a loving and caring person. Her personality attracts the children, she is fun and full of laughter. She is also a respectful, honest,and a trustworthy hard working person."
Jaclyn C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Covid Vaccinated as of 2/10/21
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I worked in...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Antonika T.
Broadview, IL
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitting - Flexible Babysitter Available Now - Evenings And Weekends
4.6
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10+ years experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am a very reliable person. I absolutely love children and show them great attention. I am able to provide references if needed. I have excellent communication skills and very patient with children.
Antonika can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"She was on time, per my request was only doing non-screen activities. She played from basketball to chess with my kid. My kid was very happy. "
Care member
3.0
(2)
My name is Joelle and I am 28 years old.
I have over seven years of childcare experience.
I have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
I worked for two years at a daycare called the Crayon Box and through them I have been certified through the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Infant Safe Sleep...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"I hired her, but then a little over a week before her start date, she backed out. I realize things happen, but it felt like my job offer was just used as leverage to get more hours/$ from her other part-time family. This process is so time-consuming and...
Jennifer T.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Maria R.
5.0
I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient. She manages chaos with fun and grace....
- Jenn G.
Lia C.
5.0
Lia was timely, responsive, and took great care of our little guy at our hotel while we were at a wedding. Super friendly and easy to talk to. Our son is newly getting stranger danger and did great with her. If we lived in the area we would definitely use her again!
- Michelle G.
Raquel G.
5.0
Raquel has been a Nanny for our family for the past 1.5 years. She was instantly very patient and loving when she came to care for our twin boys, who were just 4 months old at the time.
She has effortlessly created a safe and loving environment for our boys, ensuring their well-being and happiness...
- Care member
Celina K.
5.0
Very experienced and great with kids! I have a 6 year old and a 7 month old and trust her with them and know they are in good hands with her. Great communication and understanding of my requests for my kids.
- Care member
Abby R.
5.0
Abby was a very easy going sitter! She was always on time and kept my kids safe. My two little ones can be a handful at times but it didn't seem to bother Abby. She was patient and just went with the flow; prefect for summer fun! :)
- Lauren J.
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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 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.