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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Maddie F.

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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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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Dorothy O.

Night Shift Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I am a caregiver for seniors, adults with disabilities, and children. I am available for night shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I am not available for day shift . I have excellent references, especially from the company I currently work for that I've been with for five years . I've also worked for at least a dozen families...

Anna U. says "Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him...

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Alexandra K.

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Vanessa C.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Shyla W.

Loving Nanny

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 1 month and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.

Brian W. says "Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly...

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Melissa J.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a mother of two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 9. I was a special education teacher who worked in Oak Forest. I worked in the district for 15 years. Having my own children and having had worked as a teacher, I am extremely flexible. I put a lot of time and care into my job and the care of my children....

Jenn R. says "We did not end up hiring Melissa because of other conflicts, but she was responsive and polite in our communications."

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Sarah K.

Part-time Tutor Available

Lincolnshire, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.

Megan C. says "I was nervous to try Care.com, but when Sarah showed up - it was so great and all worries went away! Sarah is wonderful to work with and my son...

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Derek R.

Long-term Nanny

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with children for 20 years. I currently work part-time as a gymnastics coach. Prior to this position, I had nannied for a little over nine years and worked in preschool/before-and-after school programs for nine years as well. I am using this site for additional part-time or date-night type hours. If you are seeking...

Annika B. says "Derek is punctual, reliable, friendly and professional. An absolute "must keep" on our sitter list. He has cared for my 2yo and 7yo on a regular basis and...

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Julie D.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast. I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.

Care Member says "Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him...

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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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Ewa Z.

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Ewa and I'm a Polish-English speaking babysitter/nanny with over 15 years of experience. I took care of children from newborn to 12 years old. I'm a very warm, loving, trustworthy, energetic, and responsible person. I like to be active and make every day special :). I'm always very flexible with the family I'm...

Katarzyna O. says "Ewa helped me raise my son from 3 months old till 2 years old. She was very reliable, punctual, prepped delicious, healthy meals for him. She is clean,...

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Melissa M.

Part-time Babysitter

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Weronika K.

Full Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Weronika and I am currently in school part time which allows me time for a full time position. I am looking for a job ranging anywhere from 20-45 hours a week. I have experience caring for children from age 6 months to 12 years old. I am experienced and comfortable in all child care related tasks. I can do bath...

Melissa M. says "Weronika has been caring for my youngest (currently 8 months old) for the last couple months. She has been fantastic. She's here when she says she'll be...

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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Benish J.

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Abby R.

Part- Time Summer Babysitter

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm Abby! I am currently a sophomore in college. I have babysat for multiple families over the past six years during the school year and summer. I have experience with children ages 2-14 years old. As well as babysitting for families, I have also worked for an after-school care program and as a summer camp counselor. I can...

Lauren J. says "Abby was a very easy going sitter! She was always on time and kept my kids safe. My two little ones can be a handful at times but it didn't seem to...

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

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Part Time Child Care in Prospect Heights, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Grace K.

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...

- Korinne M.

Maddie F.

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...

- Elizabeth L.

Jangchup C.

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...

- Shaheen S.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Prospect Heights, 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 $18.50.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Prospect Heights, 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 Prospect Heights, 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 Prospect Heights, 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 2 part time child care providers near you in Prospect Heights, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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