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Haley H. says "Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with special needs. She...
Jake N. says "We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great...
Megan D. says "Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more...
Care Member says "Ella is great with children and babies. She is very helpful and a kind person. She is experienced from bathing, feeding, changing diapers, doing...
Elizabeth L. says "She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and...
Stephanie B. says "Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment....
Kim K. says "We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library, parks and kept...
Care Member says "Kristen was very responsible and helpful with my daughter. She came prepared to play and do fun projects every time she came to visit. Her expertise in...
Katarzyna O. says "Ewa helped me raise my son from 3 months old till 2 years old. She was very reliable, punctual, prepped delicious, healthy meals for him. She is clean,...
Robert S. says "Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine....
Brian W. says "Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly...
Anna U. says "Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him...
Agnes W. says "I have known Barbara for years. She was always my backup babysitter - like my daughter's aunt. Three years ago, when I moved to my new home in Arlington...
Diana M. says "Very sweet and super reliable/dependable."
Beau W. says "Tori has been wonderful for our two children. She helped them through e learning and transition back to school and with workbooks over the summer. She...
Ariel Z. says "We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient,...
Jenn R. says "We did not end up hiring Melissa because of other conflicts, but she was responsive and polite in our communications."
Korinne M. says "We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us...
Julianne N. says "My babies (and I) adore Katie! I have a 21 month old and a 9 month old who she loves like they are her own. everyone loves when Katie comes to babysit!...
Care Member says "Olivia communicates well before and during the job. She is prompt and follows instructions. She genuinely shows an interest in getting to know the...
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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
- Haley H.
- Jake N.
- Megan D.
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.