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Babysitters in Oak Brook, IL
Zoe S.
Oak Brook, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am 22 Living In Oak Brook, IL Looking For Babysitting Jobs In The Area.
23. Many years of experience with children of all ages. Enthusiastic and caring. Has a niece and nephew and hopes to have kids one day. Looking for special occasion, date night and last minute plans babysitting gigs. Has own car and clean driving record.
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, empathetic, observant, fun!
I like working with kids because I have the opportunity to be a positive influence in that child's life and because kids are truly so kind and sweet. They make my heart smile!
I'm looking for a kind, down to earth family that I can connect with. I have...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play.
I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants.
I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I highly recommend her."
Nyemarie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ashley and In May 2020, I graduated with a Master of Arts in English, concentration in literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This academic achievement, my excellent track record as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and my commitment to teamwork and professionalism in the workplace make me the ideal...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did...
Claire C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Open to babysitting, nannying, or tutoring. I have a full time job M-F 8-5, mostly available night and weekends.
5.0
"Julia has been working for us weekly as a tutor for our children in 5th and 8th grades. They look forward to her coming and ask for her to come more often. She's very intelligent, good with communicating her schedule and or changes, and always on time/stays late...
Roy P.
Martha G.
Melrose Park, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Martha, I have experience as babysitter for the past 9 years taking care of a little girl since she was 6 months old. I can provide references upon request from this family. I also have a 18 years old daughter and I always have taken care of her.
Martha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Martha took care of my daughter since she was 6 months old until she started school 2 years ago, then she cared for her during after school hours, we still ask her to babysit when we go out, and even last year my husband and I went for a vacation and she stayed...
Patricia L.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Shelby nannied my 3 kids during the school year and did a wonderful job! She got 2 off to school and my youngest looked forward to seeing her every time she came. She was very communicative and always arrived on time. She was great with my kids age ranges from 1-6....
Beth L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Linnea and I am 25 years old. I have been a teacher for three years, spending my first year teaching first grade, and two years teaching third grade.
In my free time I like to read, bake, craft, hangout with my friends, and organize. I am also a big Taylor Swift fan!
In the summer, my availability is...
Linnea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Linnea help with occasional date night/last minute babysitting for us this past year. She is AMAZING. Linnea is so flexible, respectful, and responsible. My two kids absolutely adore her, and cannot wait until she comes back to school in the fall and sees them...
Mary K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Hailey and I've been working with kids for as long as I can remember. My mom babysat from our house when I was little, I've been babysitting since I was 12, and worked with the same family for 4 years where I watched their youngest son from birth until age 3. I also worked as a camp counselor for kids ages 6-12 and...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey is our full time nanny for our four and two year old and soon our newborn. She is the person that keeps our kids smiling and house running! She has never missed a day of work or showed up late. Every day we come home she has art projects, baked goods, field...
Emma P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 25-year-old female college student. I have been babysitting since a very young age for siblings and family members, and at the age of 16 outside of my home. I truly am passionate about caring for children, it is in my nature to ensure their needs and safety as well. My care experience age range is from newborns to...
Yecenia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yecenia is a very punctual and responsible person. She is also quite helpful and attentive to details. I would definitely recommended her to anyone looking for a dependable sitter. "
Flavio R.
Callie C.
Lisle, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced, Occasional Babysitter With Over 6 Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a very reliable, experienced, and caring sitter. When I was in college, I worked for a babysitting company for about 3. 5 years. I cared for children ages 6mos to 13 years old. I currently do occasional babysitting for one family who has a 2-year-old boy. I also do occasional babysitting for another family who has...
5.0
"Callie is great! She is prompt, kind and professional, will definitely hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I went to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois and majored in Elementary Education. I have over 10 years of experience of being a babysitter, 7 years experience in being a nanny and 6 years as being a Household Manager. The difference between being a nanny and a household manager, in my opinion, is assertiveness...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot speak more highly of Kathleen. She is wonderful in every way. Kathleen is punctual, dependable, possesses a positive attitude, is great with our kids and flexible. I highly recommend her and would not hesitate to hire her again in the future."
Heather G.
Kathleen M.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have been working as a babysitter now for five years and have families for whom I regularly provide care, also I have 2 nieces and 1 nephew and who I have been taken care of them since they were born, My oldest niece is 12.
I am bilingual in Spanish and I have excellent references.
I am really good at following parents'...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen helped us out last minute when our nanny canceled. She is a great babysitter. she followed my instructions completely and the children loved playing with her"
Sapna P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a third-year college student with a passion for English & Writing. My heart for children was cultivated by my mother who has been in the early childhood education industry for her entire career! I have 5 years of experience, starting at summer camp and daycare academies in high school-leading to neighborhood family homes....
Akya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Akya was awesome! This was our first time hiring a babysitter, and she offered to meet with us over Zoom prior to our booking. She put us at ease right away. She was communicative and on time. She was great with our almost 2 year old, coloring, playing, and being...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
With my recent free time I've been babysitting for over 3 years. I'm very attentive, reliable and of course fun. I enjoy helping others.
I don't have kids but I have two adorable nieces that enjoy when I visit them. I have the energy and range to complete any task. Whether it's laundry or making pasta art with the...
Rudi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very nice young lady the kids enjoyed her! She was a big help as me and my husband just moved here. I do recommend"
Melinda G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend! She was extremely good with our kiddos!"
Emily D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah. I am 21 years old and a junior at Illinois State University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I am an experienced babysitter with children of all ages. I enjoy playing games, doing crafts and being active with kids. I like helping with homework and anything else school related as well. My experience...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is amazing! Our kids have so much fun with her and she even helps with homework. She manages to keep all 4 of our young kids occupied and happy. She plays games, tutors, takes them to the park, is great with bedtime and mealtime. Our kids are always so...
Amanda F.
Mary N.
Downers Grove, IL
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Mary. I started babysitting at 13 and fell in love with it! I've always had a passion for children and even worked in a daycare center for a two years. I love finding new fun activities that are also educational. I've been trained in all age groups and have been through CPR training. I'm very reliable and have my own...
3.0
"I had an interview with Mary, but I did not see her at our meeting place. Otherwise she seemed like a great candidate. I was not able to contact her through messages because I am blocked. Hopefully, this was just a mistake."
Brittnae B.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children, new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. As for my educational background, I am still a student and will be graduating May 2025. I have taken a handful of Early Childhood Education...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was a tremendous help the past couple weeks babysitting my 2 y/o son. She was very punctual, dependable, and kept me up to date with everything. She did a great job caring for my toddler's needs and finding new ways of playing with him. She was also...
Cynthia M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Brook, IL
Juanita L.
5.0
Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I highly recommend her.
- Nyemarie M.
Ashley H.
5.0
Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did not fit with ours she let us know...
- Claire C.
Julia J.
5.0
Julia has been working for us weekly as a tutor for our children in 5th and 8th grades. They look forward to her coming and ask for her to come more often. She's very intelligent, good with communicating her schedule and or changes, and always on time/stays late to get the material covered. She's...
- Roy P.
Martha G.
5.0
Martha took care of my daughter since she was 6 months old until she started school 2 years ago, then she cared for her during after school hours, we still ask her to babysit when we go out, and even last year my husband and I went for a vacation and she stayed with my kids for 1 week and took care...
- Patricia L.
Shelby C.
5.0
Shelby nannied my 3 kids during the school year and did a wonderful job! She got 2 off to school and my youngest looked forward to seeing her every time she came. She was very communicative and always arrived on time. She was great with my kids age ranges from 1-6. We will definitely use Shelby...
- Beth L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Brook, IL:
How can I find a Oak Brook babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Brook, 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 2 babysitters in Oak Brook, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Oak Brook, IL?
The average rate for Oak Brook, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Oak Brook, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak Brook, 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.