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Elena B.

Experienced Babysitter

Highland Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a mom of 2 children myself. I am currently working part time as a CNA for over 17 years, with people with mild disabilities. I have been caring for children for my friends for over 10 years.
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Francesca S.

Mundelein, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Hello. I am a single mom of a 5-year-old, looking for some part time, possibly full time work. I've worked in commercial insurance the past 6 years and I just finished a temporary job in Feb. Currently looking for a job and I thought to myself how did I ever end up in corporate and not in a job surrounded by children. I first...
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Cassandra C.

Part Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a learning behavior specialist at a special education school. My students have a range of special qualities and differing unique needs. This is my first year as a teacher! I love my job and the enriching experiences we create together daily. I am looking to partner with a family to help meet their child's needs! I...
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Meredith D.

Full Or Part Time Care Giver

Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have taken care of children of all ages for the last 30 years. I have experience from infants thru teenagers. I babysat when I was younger and went on to raise three beautiful, respectful, kind children of my own. My children gave me experience watching and taking care of twins and a toddler at the same time. They are the...
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Tavia B.

Great Lakes, IL

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$15/hr
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Tavia, I am 21 years old. I am currently looking for a job part-time job as a babysitter. I am very caring and enthusiastic and have a great personality. I am very good with children. I have babysat at least 10 of my nephews and nieces ( between ages 3 months to 10 years old,) so I have experience in caring for...
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Alexis T.

Thank You For Your Time!

Northbrook, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Alexis and I am from Northbrook, IL. I am 18 years old and looking for a part time nannying job this summer! I have 3+ years of experience babysitting and caring for children in home and camp counselor settings. I am CPR certified, and your child's safety is my highest priority! Please feel free to reach out with...
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Barb H.

Lake Zurich, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing I like working with kids because they are our future I'm looking for a job that is part time I started working with kids when my grandchildren were born. In my spare time, I like to crafts One thing you should know about me is conscientious on helping the children grow My skills...
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Jael A.

Deerfield, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, cheerful, with a patient and caring nature. Also I am highly responsible, especially when it comes to taking care of children, ensuring their well being and creating a positive and nurturing environment for them I like working with kids because I am very attentive to the needs that...
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Vanessa G.

FT Nanny Available

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. As a high school student, I worked as a babysitter part-time and as a camp counselor during summer breaks. . I have learned to prioritize, multitask, and organize multiple schedules. Attention to detail is key. I love learning new activities and crafts to keep children...
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Lauren M.

Part-Time Nanny | CPR Certified | Safe Driver | 10+ Years Experience

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi families! I'm Lauren, a warm, creative, and dependable caregiver with 10+ years of experience working with children from newborns to teens. My journey began teaching theater at summer camps, where I fell in love with helping kids grow through creativity and play. I later became an au pair in Germany and worked at a bilingual...
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Areli W.

Part Time Care Giver/ Housekeeper

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Fun Energetic loving and trust worthy. enjoy being around kids and making them laugh. Like arts and craft
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Anne B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Lake Zurich, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a personable and dependable caregiver, passionate about creating a safe and fun environment for children, families, and pets. I have over eight years of experience in babysitting (ages 3-13), nannying, pet sitting, and caregiving for adults with physical disabilities. I graduated from the University of Illinois at...
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Maddie L.

Part-Time Babysitter - College Student With Childcare Background

Highland Park, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm Maddie. I am a rising junior in college studying Biology on the pre-med track, and I'm looking for a part-time babysitting position this summer and during school breaks. I started babysitting at a young age, first caring for my nieces and nephews, then expanding to neighbors, teachers, and families they referred me to....
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Sarah E.

Northbrook, IL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am looking to help out families who need help on a part time basis. I've worked with children aged 11 months- 10 years for over 6 years.
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Thet K.

Part Time Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I worked in one of the nursing homes for a year. I have been working with several home health agencies since 2010. I also worked some private duty caring for young people with special needs.
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Alina Y.

Full-Time Or Part-Time

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! Experienced nanny offering 9 years of experience caring for children from birth to school age, including special needs kids. A positive role model focused on the support and care of the child's development. Graduated from medical school in Ukraine with a paramedic degree where I learned how to stay calm and know how to...
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Morena B.

Child Care

Vernon Hills, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I love children and I definitely know how to raise and care for them. I am the mother of six grown children with 24 years of experience. I am responsible, caring and well-respected. I would prefer full time but if you only need part time I am willing to reconsider. I am available for Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 7...
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Carissa M.

Part Time Babysitter

Mundelein, IL

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I am a mother of 4, with my last little guy about to go to kindergarten next year. Before my kids were born I was a nanny for 3 years, and I continued to nanny/babysit until my second child was born. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and I have always loved taking care of kids! I am also the oldest of 9, so I...
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Blerta R.

Nanny Seeking Full Or Part Time Work

Lake Zurich, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I'm Blerta but I also go by Blair. I started nannying in 2014 and left the field in March of 2020 when the COVID 19 pandemic began. Although I left the field for a WFH position in another field, I am hoping to begin nannying again. I am looking for full time work but am willing to accept a part time role that offers at...
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Brooke G.

Newborn And Early Childhood Experienced Caregiver

Lincolnshire, IL

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
My interest in babies started early as a babysitter. I graduated from Indiana University with a BA in Early Childhood in 1997. During my college summers I oversaw the preschool camp for the Deerfield Park District. Following graduation I worked in a Kindergarten at Sprague School in Lincolnshire for one year. I then got married...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Lake Forest, 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 $20.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 6 part time child care providers near you in Lake Forest, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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