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Cicely C.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...

Courtney W. says "Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her...

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Melissa M.

Part-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...

Abraham R. says "Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."

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Tatyana P.

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety 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....

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Benish J.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is benish, I've previously worked as a nanny for two years and absolutely loved it. You can contact the previous family I worked for, for further reference (number will be provided upon asking). I Am looking for part time weekends only positions . Currently I am a pre k teacher. I am punctual, good at doing basic...

Claire P. says "We interviewed Benish for a full-time nanny position. She has a lot of really great experience and is very personable. We really liked her honesty and her...

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Alexandra K.

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...

Care Member says "Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly...

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Estefanny J.

Palatine, IL

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...

Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...

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Shawn M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 3 children of my own who are a little older, they are 13, 15, and 20. I also have temporary guardianship of my grandson who is 1 years old, so I have many years and experience with kids. Outside of my own children, I have cared for my friends children for 2 summers back in 2001 and 2002 when our children were much...
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Marlena W.

Full Or Part Time Nanny Position

Palatine, IL

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$18/hr
13 years experience
My name is Marlena. I have over 13 years of experience caring for children from newborn to school age. For me it's not just a job and it shows as I am caring, nurturing and dedicated and parents and children love me. My skills include working with special needs kids such as autism, speech and other developmental delays and...
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Ewa O.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an energetic multi-task, with sense of humor, smiling, kids loving person. I like spending as much time as possible outside to hike or grow flowers and herbs. At my previous job I arranged a small herb garden and we had fresh herbs for salads all year round. I love animals as well and currently I have two cats. I work...
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Cynthia V.

Palatine, IL

from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
From helping families enjoy a worry-free date night to providing steady support while parents work, I truly love what I do. My goal is always to provide safe, reliable, and attentive care for children. As the middle child with an older brother and a younger sister nine years apart, I naturally grew into a caregiving role. Along...
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Kelly F.

Palatine, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
I am a mother of 4 boys and a GM to 1 boy. I took care of my children. They didn't require daycare. In more recent years I took care of my grandson until he started preschool. I then took care of him part time after. I also work at my local rec-center daycare. I'd describe my personality as kind, friendly and supportive. I...
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Salma C.

Full/Part Time Care Giver

Palatine, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hello! My name is Salma and I have just graduated from UIC. I have been a babysitter for 5 years now. I am CPR/ AED certified & fully vaccinated. My experience with childcare comes from my mother, who has been a nanny for 13 years. Because of this working with children became more than just a job for me. I have worked with...
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Vanessa C.

Elementary Education Major Looking For A Nanny Or Babysitting Job

Palatine, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I recently graduated from school with an Elementary Education degree and am looking for a part-time or full-time Nanny or babysitting job!
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Maddie F.

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. And I would love to help out any family that I can in my spare time. I am also CPR certified! My pictures are from working with kiddos in clinics

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...

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Faith R.

Responsible And Fun

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 7 years of child care experience. I can help with Travel, laundry, and any other needs that need to be met. I am a senior nursing major who is CPR certified, I come from a nonsmoking household, and I have my own transportation. If you are looking for a date night babysitter, I'm available! I am currently looking for...

Mallori M. says "We are so thankful to have found Faith. She is wonderful with our kids and they love the time they get to spend with her."

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Erika S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old. In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...

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...

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Vanessa C.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working as a sitter/nanny since 2018 and am currently seeking a position as a sitter/nanny during the early morning/afternoon hours. I have availability between 5 a.m. -2 p.m. Thanks! Over the years, I have held positions working with both preschool and school-age children as a babysitter, a nanny, a tutor in...

Courtney J. says "I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She...

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Susan P.

Mature Nanny / Babysitter Looking For Full Or Part-Time Work

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Below you'll find a brief synopsis of my interests, education and experience. I enjoy all different kinds of sports, reading, riding my bike, and swimming. I started babysitting when I was 10 years old. I have worked in two day care centers while in college, worked as a nanny and in a daycare and and continued to babysit for...

Michelle M. says "Susie was extremely personable and warm. She had great experience with children, was honest and open and was SO responsive to my emails. She even helped...

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Kathleen M.

Part-Time Babysitting

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been taking care of children most of my life, starting when I was young with babysitting little cousins. I was a nanny for a family with 4 kids for 1 year. Their ages were 3 months, 2, 3, and 4 years old when I began. Unfortunately, I had to leave that job but I still watch them often! I also frequently take care of and...

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!...

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Amanda S.

Arlington Heights, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Amanda, I am currently seeking a part-time nanny position. I currently work full time for a major insurance company but I am looking to get back into nannying part-time and/or on occasion. I worked for two families long term and also have done many misc weekends to other families. I am a creative individual with a...

Rooble M. says "We interviewed her and said we will contact you in few days. We contacted her few times no response to the texts . She didn't respond to this care.com...

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

  • The average post rate is $19.85/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.6

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

Part Time Child Care in Palatine, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Cicely C.

Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development...

- Courtney W.

Melissa M.

Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual.

- Abraham R.

Tatyana P.

Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate...

- Stephanie B.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Palatine, 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 $19.85.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 13 part time child care providers near you in Palatine, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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