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Shawna T.

Part-Time In-My-Home Nanny Available

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am the oldest of 10 children and grew up in a rural part of Wisconsin. I married seven years ago and moved to Chicago where I reside with my husband and children. I am a teacher. I earned a bachelor's degree in Broad Field Science and Secondary Education and a master's degree in Learning Technology. I taught science for 12...

Kristin D. says "Leaving Shawna and her family when we moved out of state was so very difficult. Our little ones became a part of their family and Shawna loved them like...

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Virginija K.

Full Or Part Time Caregiver Available

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I love children. I have worked with children of all ages. My experience is over 16 years. I am loving mother of one 32-year-old daughter. The kids I watched were range from 4 months old to 17 years old. Job duties included but not limited to: diaper change, driving, meal preparation and feeding, educational activities, help with...

Katya K. says "Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time...

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Erin M.

Part Time Child Care

Downers Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
I am the Mother of two adult daughters, ages 26 and 28. While my daughters were growing up I provided child care for another girl the same age. I babysat this child from 8 weeks to 5 years old and she is like a daughter to me today.
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Alyssa F.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Downers Grove, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a mother of a 1-year-old, currently at stay at home mom. I also have 3 younger siblings ranging from 20 to 5yrs old that I have cared for many years. I have been babysitting since I was 15 as well. I have been assisting cleaning homes since I was a teenager as well. Over the years I have developed a joy for cleaning and...
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Joanna W.

Part Time Nanny

Downers Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Joanna. I have been a professional nanny in Chicago and suburbs for the past 25 years. I'm experienced working with newborns and infants. A little bit of my history: I'm a PE teacher from Poland and also worked as a gym coach in the US I have excellent experience working with newborns and infants. I'm very...
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Caroline S.

Part-time Caregiver

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have had experience caring for children for the past 5 years. I started with watching neighbors children for a couple hours a day and then when I started highschool I volunteered at a pre-school for 4 years. 3 years ago I started working with the Northbrook Park district and worked the after school care program which had kids...
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Sarah N.

College Grad With 7+ Years Of Loving Childcare Experience | Flexible, Responsible, And Play-Focused

Downers Grove, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Sarah, a 22-year-old Butler University graduate with over seven years of experience caring for children ages 6 months to 7 years. I started babysitting at 15 for neighbors with a 6-year-old and a foster infant, and continued with them until college. During summers, I nannied full-time for two young boys and also coached...
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Carlene M.

Summer And Maybe Beyond

Downers Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
Experienced, Nurturing Childcare Provider with a Love for Nature, Art, and Learning Hi! I'm a reliable and loving caregiver with decades of experience working with children of all ages. I'm a part time nature preschool instructor and former Waldorf-certified kindergarten teacher who brings creativity, patience, and joy to every...
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Nijole B.

Experienced Nanny Available

Downers Grove, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I was a math teacher for 20 years in my home country of Lithuania. I also have two children of my own, who have given me a lifetime of experience. One of my jobs was to care for an 18-year-old girl with epilepsy, so I'm comfortable with working with disabled and special-needs children. I also used to work part-time for a family...
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Gilda R.

Host Party Helper / Cleaner/Organizer Babysitter

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hi , currently working as a house manager and organizer , I am looking for a part time nanny position , experienced and references available . More than 15 years of nanny / babysitter experiences . Clean record driving , If you need an extra hands running your house let me know , I am helping families to maintain their home and...

Care Member says "Gilda is a remarkable organizer and caretaker of my home. I fully recommend her and give her 5 stars, A+ rating. Always on time, always a very pleasant...

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Kassondra M.

Downers Grove, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
loving, caring, and reliable nanny! My schedule is currently open so I am searching for something as consistent as full-time OR periodic as part-time date nights/ backup babysitting. I am currently a college student at COD pursuing my CNA license. I am a mother to three children of my own and raised three of my siblings so I...
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Jordan S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
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Jurgita Z.

Villa Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Jurgita and I am looking for the part time nanny job from the upcoming fall. Right now I work as an assistant in the toddler classroom at Montessori school in Glen Ellyn. Also help one family with the chores and childcare. At the Montessori school, we do the cycle time, sing and dance, read stories and have the...

Stephanie C. says "Gita is wonderful. Gita has been watching my daughters for 1 year now. My daughters absolutely adore her and get excited when I say "Gita's coming."...

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Samantha D.

Full/Part Time Caregiver Services Available

Lisle, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been in the child care industry for 7 years. I have experience both in group care and home care settings. I have an early Childhood Development Associate's accreditation (CDA). I am CPR certified and have First Aid training. I am comfortable working with all children, but have the most experience working with...

LIsa E. says "Samantha is a close friend of the family, and has done house sitting for us as well as babysitting our youngest child over the past 13 years. She is...

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Erin S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I am an elementary school speech therapist and love what I do! I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust. Please reach out with any date night or weekend...

Lori C. says "Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was...

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Megan C.

Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have babysat for over 20 years. When I was a senior in high school, I worked in a preschool. I have babysat for my nieces & nephews ranging from 1-14. I worked with a family with 3 young girls & had 2 to 3 days of entertaining them & cooking for them. Arts & crafts were a regular thing with this family. After I...

Pauline B. says "Megan was great; very accommodating to my rushed schedule and took her time in letting my child warm up to her. Would definitely hire her again."

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Barbara S.

Part Time/ Full Time Child Caregiver

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Barbara. I have cared for children of all ages. I love kids and care for them as if they were my own. I worked at Greentree Daycare/Preschool in Wheaton from 2001 to 2004 as a teachers assistant for 2-year-olds then was made lead teacher before I left to nanny for a family with two children. I nannied for this...

Rachael T. says "Barbara was like a fourth member of our family for just over three years while helping to raise our now nearly four-year-old daughter. Hiring Barbara was...

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Bridget E.

Nanny Available.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
- Currently nannying FT I started babysitting in my teens. I babysat neighborhood kids and family. Now at the age of 30 I have been a nanny in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 7 years, as well as a occasional and weekend babysitter for 9 years. Most of my experience has been with babies, toddlers, and early school age kids. I...

Kelly M. says "I can't say enough good things about Bridget. She is extremely dependable, punctual and gracious. She has watched our son from 8-5pm on Monday-Friday when...

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Kindal C.

Experienced Nanny

Villa Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
A little bit about me: I have 6 years of babysitting and nannying experience with children of all ages and multiple children. In addition I have experience as a house manager. I enjoy going on outings, planning activities, running errands, and organizing. I am pet-friendly and have no issues walking/feeding pets as an additional...

Victoria O. says "Kindal was a great help to an emergency situation. She responded quickly and proved to be thorough, reliable and thoughtful. She was patient and kind to...

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Demetra T.

Fun Loving Part Time Sitter

Hinsdale, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Demetra and I am able to fulfill any part-time childcare needs during both weekdays and weekends. I have three years of experience in childcare with toddler and elementary-age children. I am able to change diapers, perform light housekeeping tasks, assist with homework, and drive if necessary. I speak French and...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.64/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 Downers Grove, IL

Part Time Child Care in Downers Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Shawna T.

Leaving Shawna and her family when we moved out of state was so very difficult. Our little ones became a part of their family and Shawna...

- Kristin D.

Virginija K.

Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts,...

- Katya K.

Gilda R.

Gilda is a remarkable organizer and caretaker of my home. I fully recommend her and give her 5 stars, A+ rating. Always on time, always a...

- Care member

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Downers Grove, 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 $21.64.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 11 part time child care providers near you in Downers Grove, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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