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Christine Q. says "Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide...
Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...
Lauren J. says "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...
Michelle M. says "Susie was extremely personable and warm. She had great experience with children, was honest and open and was SO responsive to my emails. She even helped...
Mark And Sudi K. says "Anna was a fantastic hire and one of the best there is! She was always on time, stayed when we needed her to and was always willing to do more....
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...
Ann K. says "Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of...
Stephanie B. says "Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks...
Care Member says "Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son. Nicole is...
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...
Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...
Care Member says "She was great with my daughter! Really responsive to messages. I will absolutely hire her again. "
Jessica T. says "Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The...
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...
Courtney J. says "I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She...
Abraham R. says "Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.40/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.5
Part Time Babysitters in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
- Christine Q.
- Stephanie D.
- Lauren J.
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL is $21.40.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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.