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78 babysitters are listed in Mount Prospect, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Mount Prospect, IL
5.0
(1)
Currently, I am a Professional Nanny for twin 2-year-old boys, and I love it! I have been working with children since I was a teenager. I was the neighborhood go to Babysitter.
My experience is as a Nanny, Babysitter, Certified Elementary and Physical Education Teacher, Day Camp Director, Summer School Teacher, and...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Mimi S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
Mimi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues...
Dorothy I.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a housekeeper for almost 15 years. I am a very neat and organized person and like to leave my clients' homes the same way. Every home is different when it comes to cleaning. Depending on the needs of the client and the needs of the home, I always strive for perfection and nothing less!
Edyta can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Edyta does an excellent job with the cleaning on our house. She goes above and beyond every time she is here. She catches onto routine and the organization of our house quickly, and steps up/does extra when she notices that we weren't able to finish a task(s)...
Caroline M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated with my degree, Doctor of Physical Therapy and am a licensed physical therapist. I have a passion to care for those in need, especially those who are most vulnerable. This has made me, comfortable, competent and confident with providing care for people with special needs.
I have over 9 years of care giving...
5.0
"We can't say enough good things about Veronica....she's caring, responsible, hard working and very flexible. She's been helping serve as personal assistant for our 20 yr old daughter who has some physical and intellectual special needs. Veronica quickly earned our...
John B.
Jessica H.
Mount Prospect, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
College graduate of Western Michigan University who loves sports and outdoor activities. I also enjoy crafts and being creative. I have babysat kids for eight years now and was a nanny while in college. I was a Family Science major and Social Work Minor. In high school, I took a course that allowed us to teach a pre-school class...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a very personable and responsible young woman. We used her for a date night and she was great with our three year old! Definitely felt confident leaving with her in charge."
Beth K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and am a licensed physical therapist. I presented my thesis on a pediatric case.
I have over 9 years of care giving experience. I have watched over 10+ families. I have cared for 1-6 children at a time in a home setting and enjoyed every part of it!
For several years I have been a...
Veronica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Veronica is wonderful. She is so kind and energetic. My daughters loved having her as their sitter."
Laila H.
Mixi O.
Mount Prospect, IL
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a responsible, organized, creative and fun person. I love working with children because I like to teach, awaken their creativity, take care of them, fill them with love and joy.
I specialize in working with girls ages 1, 2, 3 and up, I teach Spanish and I like to activate their creativity, imagination, art and sports.
Mixi can also help with: Travel
5.0
"I can’t write enough positive things about Mixi to encompass what a great nanny she was for our children. She cared for our 3 girls, ages 9, 7 and 4 for a little over a year. She also cared for our 1 year old dog, Lou. We had been through multiple Nannie’s and...
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Nicole S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Registered Nurse With More Than 10 Years Experience With Kids Looking For A Part-time AM Position.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I m a Registered Nurse working full-time at Northwest Community Hospital. I am currently working 3-4 days a week. I have been a recreation leader and instructor for the Chicago Park District for 10 years and also have nursing experience with children from Luries Children s Hospital. I'm looking for a Part-time position to help...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Nicole is absolutely amazing. She cared for my infant premature twin babies when they were still quite medically fragile and requiring specialized care. She also frequently cared for my two older children, and did daily school drop-offs. On occasion, Nicole would...
Mallory W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tara, and I am new to the Chicago area, recently moved from Ohio. I am a licensed/certified PA (physician assistant) and awaiting the start of my job early December. Prior to PA school, I babysat since as far back as I can remember- experience with all ages including infants, several children, special needs,...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tara was absolutely amazing! She has a way with kids. Our little girl Rae instantly took to her. She is fun, kind, and extremely dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend Tara! You won't be disappointed :)"
Brittany V.
Im Chloe and Im 18. I graduated at 17 and I'm a sophomore at Depaul. I have years of experience with babysitting from ages 1 to teenagers. I have experience watching multiple children as well. I am all about following the rules set for the children but making it fun for them as well!
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I cared for elderly man in his 90s with walking problems. Also in the same household I cared for two adopted girls from China. One younger girl (3 years old) had disability ( shorter leg and 4 fingers in one hand)
I was responsible for cooking, homework, driving to school and other places with elderly while girls were in...
Karin S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Great Babysitter/home Daycare Provider With Tons Of Experience!
I began working with kids at the age of 16 at Kinder-Care Learning Center where I worked and babysat on and off through college. I was then a nanny for newborn twins for a year. I got my degree in Sociology and Psychology. I worked with runaways after college until I began working with children in the foster care system. I...
Karin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Stella and I have worked for over 15 yrs as babysitter/ senior caregiver in the States. Originally from Bulgaria, immigrated to the US 20 yrs ago, authorized to work legally. Back in my country I worked as a preschool teacher for 20 yrs.
Stela can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
Hi !
I am a mom of 3 children. My oldest is 15 daughter , than I have 13-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son. We live in Mt Prospect. I have been nanny before I had my own family.
I am open to be a nanny for one child in my home. My son and I would love to have a friend to come over and play. We have lots of toys and books and...
Ewa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
I've had a job working with children ages 4-12 years in the past for a brief time. I also help around the house in my own home to care for my sibling. And I also volunteer at my church nursery every Sunday.
Tyler can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I have experience working with kids in day care setting as well as in home. In my experience there is only one way to supervise and look after kids of different age even toddlers. Being responsible, being attentive, communication, being able to teach them of well behaving and basic concepts of life. Babysitting is hard and...
Margaritka can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience with children on top of taking a child development class my freshman and sophomore year of highschool. I have my own car so if needed I will be able to drive to classes/school. I love kids but don't have none of my own so just the excitement alone gets me going
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
Hello I'm Agnes I've been a Housekeeper for one family for 4 years and a babysitter for 8 years.
Agnieszka can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
I've moved to US 3 years ago so I am still trying to improve my English. I studied preschool teacher in Turkey. After school I worked for 5 years in Turkey in this field. When I moved to US, I worked as a teacher in daycare. I also finished medical assistant in Northwest Suburban College.
I'd describe my personality as...
Maeve M.
Mount Prospect, IL
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Offering Child Care, Household Services And Pet Care!
Hello! - My name is Maeve and I'm currently a sophomore at TCU. I am offering child care, household services and animal care!
I love being a babysitter and have about 4 years of experience with infants, toddlers and kids! My responsibilities have included driving to/from extracurricular activities, crafts, outside activities...
Maeve can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mount Prospect, IL
Mimi S.
5.0
We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues with the kids and she handled them...
- Dorothy I.
Edyta C.
5.0
Edy is the best. She cleans our house every other week and always does an amazing job. She goes above and beyond every single time she's here. If she finishes early she always spends extra time working on detail cleaning projects like the inside of the oven or the bathroom grout. I can't recommend...
- Eddie B.
Veronica D.
5.0
We can't say enough good things about Veronica....she's caring, responsible, hard working and very flexible. She's been helping serve as personal assistant for our 20 yr old daughter who has some physical and intellectual special needs. Veronica quickly earned our trust and our daughter's trust and...
- John B.
Jessica H.
5.0
Jessica is a very personable and responsible young woman. We used her for a date night and she was great with our three year old! Definitely felt confident leaving with her in charge.
- Beth K.
Veronica D.
5.0
Veronica is wonderful. She is so kind and energetic. My daughters loved having her as their sitter.
- Laila H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL:
How can I find a Mount Prospect babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 78 babysitters in Mount Prospect, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Mount Prospect, IL?
The average rate for Mount Prospect, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.77 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Mount Prospect, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mount Prospect, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Mount Prospect, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Mount Prospect, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 78 listed babysitters.