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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Joanna W.

Part Time Nanny

Downers Grove, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Maggie D. says "Joanna has been with our family since my 2 yo daughter was 6 months old. She is amazing! She helps every morning with getting breakfast ready for both my...

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Shawna T.

Part-Time In-My-Home Nanny Available

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
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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Catherine L.

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and work part time at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in the Well Baby Unit and NICU performing infant hearing screens. Spending time with the babies is priceless. I have raised two children of my own and just really enjoy being with kids! I love to play indoor and outdoor come...

Kelley D. says "She stepped in last minute when I had a sitter cancel, and we've had her back many times since; my kids love her!!!"

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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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Carlene M.

Downers Grove, IL

from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Kassondra M.

Downers Grove, IL

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kristy F.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Brookfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kristy and I am 29 years old. I graduated from NIU in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communications. Since graduating, I've had the pleasure of being a senior caretaker, a full time nanny, house manager, and a house keeper. I've worked with children ranging in age from 2 to 11+. I am patient, responsible,...

Victor S. says "Kristy did a fantastic job caring for our pet dog at her place during one of our house events. She gave us updates and was attentive, so we were never...

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Meghan F.

Part-time Or Full-time Caregiver

Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm 25 years old . I've been nannying fulltime for 7 years for families with kids ages infant-11 yrs. I've also been babysitting since I was 12. I adore kids and love taking care of them. I love to take the kids to parks, go for walks, puzzles, crafts etc.. my rate is $24-$30/hr depending on how many kids and the other...

Kimberly L. says "Meghan has been a part-time nanny for our family for the past 8 months. She is LOVELY! She's a very reliable, responsible, and kind person. My daughter...

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Mabel J.

Part-time/Full-time Nanny/Senior Caregiver

Lisle, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
I have worked in a childcare center for five years. I was the 2-year-old teacher for a year and worked with infants for four years. After my employment with the childcare center, I have worked with five different families as a nanny for a total of about seven years. I have had a lot of experience with infants and toddlers during...

Annie G. says "We had the pleasure of interviewing Mabel and even doing a trial day with her, for our 4 month old son. Mabel is absolutely wonderful - punctual,...

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Perpetual A.

Part- Time Caregiver

Villa Park, IL

3.7(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi there! My name is Perpetual and I am passionate about supporting local families. I graduated in 2016 with my degree in health and human physiology. I have enjoyed utilizing my background in health and exercise by incorporating exercise into play. I have over 5 years of experience including babysitting, preschool teaching and...

Ellen A. says "As a small business owner, I've had to hire many nannies to watch my 3 kids over the years. Out of all them, Perpetual is the best by far! She makes sure...

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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Bridget C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I have always worked with kids and truly enjoy working with kids. I have babysat a lot of families/family friends for 6 years on and off. I started off babysitting and went on to working at a day care with 6-month-olds to 7-year-olds. After working there for 3 years I have been a camp counselor since I was 18 with ages...

Rita L. says "I have had the pleasure to work with Bridget for over two years at the Bloomingdale Park District. She is wonderful with children and they all love her. She...

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Nina S.

La Grange, IL

3.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been in the childcare/caretaker field for 10 years now. I have worked both part time and full time private care jobs as well as 2 daycare centers and a Montessori school. I've honed my skills in nurturing individuals of all ages, from newborns to those with unique needs, particularly within the autism spectrum. Raised in...

Aaron J. says "We hired Nina to babysit for our 4 year old on four separate weekdays of varying hours. She was always on time and did a lot of fun stuff with our son!...

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Maria M.

Responsible Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am assistant teacher. I have 11 years of experience working with infants and children with Down Syndrome and Autism. I love working with children. I enjoy playing games, read and doing art projects. I am caring, responsible, flexible and energetic if you have more questions you can contact me. Thank you!

Kimberly C. says "Maria is a terrific nanny. She is highly dependable, communicative and caring. She has a lot of energy and is very proactive. She is able to have fun...

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Amy D.

Part-Time Caregiver

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi, My name is Amy and I have worked with children of all ages. I'm educated in early childhood and have worked in schools and homes with families of four. I enjoy working on projects and helping with school work. I also have certificates in Early Childhood. I currently am taking courses to further my education in Early...

Tina S. says "My son and I were quarantined during the pandemic in Chicago. Having an 11yr old child with autism being thrown off of his routine was extremely stressful...

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Erin S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.7

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL

Part Time Child Care in Downers Grove, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

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.

Joanna W.

Joanna has been with our family since my 2 yo daughter was 6 months old. She is amazing! She helps every morning with getting breakfast...

- Maggie D.

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.

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 $21.67.

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 9 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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