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Mihaela C.

Full-Time Or Part-time Nanny Position

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello to all parents. I am 41 years old and looking for a full-time, live-out nanny position. I am a mother of three with over 9 years of experience working as a nanny. I am a very responsible, attentive, reliable, energetic individual, full of love and compassion. All this makes me a wonderful caregiver. I have been caring for...

Jim C. says "We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care & attention for our...

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Katherine A.

4th Grade Teacher And Master Student

Evanston, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...
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Paulette K.

Part-Time/full Time Babysitter

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am reliable, caring and trustworthy. Love to engage children and challenge their inquisitive minds. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and happy. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing...

Maggie H. says "Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and been...

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Anna M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Anna. I've been babysitting for over 10 years, I have very good references. I have 2 kids. I'm a nice, friendly, trustworthy person. I live in Mount Prospect. Feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for your time! Hope to hear from you!

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....

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Lonie W.

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I am very energetic, but calm, happy person. I love children - infants to high school-I find all children fascinating. I have raised four children of my own and many others. I am blessed with 6 grandchildren varying from 2 years old 17 years old. I owned and operated a 5 day/week daycare in my home for 2 years until 2017. I...

Angie T. says "My kids absolutely love Lonie! She enjoys playing make-believe, dress up, playing music, and cooking with my kids. My kids are crushed when we walk in the...

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Madeline M.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Since I was young, I was always seen to be a babysitter for my family members as well as their friends. Over the years, I have babysat my younger brother since he was 6-7 years old. I have also watched after family friends children before too. For instance, I have babysat three children at once ranging from 5 to 13 years old. I...

Christopher C. says "Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again."

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Jangchup C.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hi there. I am Jangchup looking for part time cleaning, house keeping, baby sitting, Afternoon - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, please contact me if anybody interested to call me message me Thanks, Jangchup

Shaheen S. says "Jangchup was not only a mother's helper for me but became part of our family. My kids still adore her and often ask about her. Being a mother herself she...

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Jasmine U.

Part Time Or One Time Baby-sitter

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello everyone! :) My name is Jasmine! I am currently a college student at North Park University, majoring in a BSN. I am the oldest in my family of two brothers, and I also have a ton of younger cousins so I've had a lot of experience taking care of younger kids. I've been doing it for years now, and I really find a lot of joy...

Bella P. says "Jasmine was wonderful! She looked after our baby girl from 3 months to 6 months full-time. She kept her engaged with lots of activities and even helped...

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Shana G.

All About Me

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Shana. I live in Glenview, Illinois. I have worked with children for 15 years. I started out as a camp counselor working with ages 6-12, and I've worked as a part-time babysitter in the Glenview area working with the ages of 4 months to 7 years old. I was a teacher in the Glenview area for two years working in the...

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....

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Ana C.

Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Flight Attendant for American Airlines. 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...
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Amy A.

Current Early Childhood Education Student Available For Part-time Babysitting.

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Experienced child care worker looking to step away from daycare and work with an individual family.

Raquel Z. says "Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not...

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Grace K.

Full Time, Part Time, After School

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.

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...

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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

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...

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Priscilla S.

Full Or Part Time Position.

Arlington Heights, IL

3.8(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have experience working with age groups from 3 months to 2 years old. I have worked for several great families in the past in both full time and part time positions. I love interacting and spending time with children whether it is reading, playing, enjoying the outdoors, going for a walk, or to the library. I have a great love...

Katy D. says "Priscilla was very considerate, understanding, and sweet at our interview. We really enjoyed meeting her and I think she would be an asset to any family...

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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...

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...

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Erika B.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Erika and I am currently working as a TA at a school. I attended Dominican University for Early Childhood Education. I am also a mom to a 3-year-old girl. I am certified in CPR/First Aid

Sarah B. says "Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach...

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Elena Z.

Experienced And Friendly Babysitter Available Part-time

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I've been working with children of different ages and abilities for the last 14 years. I feel very comfortable and confident in this role and throughout the years developed strong bonds with families where I had the privilege to work. I am a mother to an adult daughter and I started working with children back in Russia where I...

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...

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Irna L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old part time student. Over the years I've achieved my experience with kids as a part time assistant at a home daycare. I also have watched over my nieces from the young age of 1. I have been in care of children ranging from 8months-13yrs. I am a firm believer that kids are our future and we have so...
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Erin O.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Erin and I currently work as a TA for North Shore School District 112. I just recently got my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology at Bradley University in May 2017. I have worked off an on with children for years and love every second of it! I have held nanny positions, worked in a daycare, and babysat on occasion for...

Susan R. says "Erin is dependable, trustworthy and caring. She is great with all ages. She takes direction easily and responds positively to feedback. I highly recommend...

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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.14/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Part Time Child Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Mihaela C.

We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care &...

- Jim C.

Paulette K.

Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and...

- Maggie H.

Cashmear M.

Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I...

- Marlee H.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Des Plaines, IL

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in IL is $20.14.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Des Plaines, IL, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Des Plaines, IL who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 21 part time child care providers near you in Des Plaines, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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