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60 babysitters are listed in Barrington, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Barrington, IL
Deborah B.
Crystal Lake, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Debbie, I am 55 years old and live in downtown Crystal Lake. I have over 20 years experience with babysitting. I have lots of energy, so enjoy being active both indoor and outdoor. Sports are lots of fun! Always nice to do arts & crafts, reading, homework and so much more. Always open for ideas with the family....
5.0
"Debbie is great! My kids like her very much and she is very responsible."
Heidi M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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....
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Melissa is awesome! Reliable, warm, understanding, loving, aware, present, kind..etc...really everything you would want in someone you are leaving your children with. I know my children are happy and safe and that's all that matters to me when I leave them. Melissa...
Kimberly L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an...
Deborah Q.
Hoda S.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...
Hoda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hoda was wonderful with our daughters, ages 8, 5 and our newborn daughter. She was so caring and responsible. My girls really enjoyed her! "
Julie B.
Justyna K.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Polish and English Speaker
Are you looking for someone you can trust with your kids? I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver.
I manage kids when they are upset or troubled in a very calm and well manner. I understand the process and the support that is needed. I have babysat family and friends from a very young age. I...
Justyna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Good communication
Very attentive. Helps maintain a safe environment. Monitored all of my kids and helps clean up after accidents."
Simon J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm your go-to nanny/babysitter with a heart full of patience and a knack for being nurturing and attentive. I'm not just here to watch over your little ones; I'm also happy to lend a hand with child-related household chores. From story time to snack time, I've got you covered. Let's create a fun and loving environment for...
Makaylin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Makaylin was great! She is responsive, kind and our son took to her right away. We would definitely hire her again! "
Amanda B.
Eliana R.
Crystal Lake, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Educated, professional, responsible, communicative, I like teaching, recreating, preparing food, dedicated to caring for children. Venezuelan my language is Spanish, 3 years of experience.
Eliana can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"We absolutely love Eliana. We never had anyone outside of family take care of our kids and we were very nervous. The moment we met Eliana, she assured us that she would take care of our infant as her own. And she did! She's dependable, punctual, caring and patient....
Melissa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ruby, I'm very good with children and will give 100%of my attention to your kids. I'm trustworthy reliable , loyal, responsible , and a great loving person. I can do simple housework (cleaning, laundry, cook, dog walking)and drive kids where they need to go .
Ruby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Kimberly G.
Schaumburg, IL
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Love Kids And I Love To Be Around Them. It Makes Me Happy To Watch Them Grow
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as attentive, fun, responsible
I like working with kids because it brings me joy to watch them grow and reach milestones.
I'm looking for a job that pays well and makes life fun
I started working with kids when I had my oldest daughter. I have 2 girls ages 8 1/2 and 10
In my spare time, I like to...
5.0
"She was amazing with our daughter. She was great about providing updates. She listened to our preferences and was reliable. "
Care member
Tamara P.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$27-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi moms and dads, I am looking for a babysitter position, I love stay around kids and dogs, I have experience as a nanny and would love you give me the opportunity to take care of the most important little person in the world for you.
I am open for interviews and have no problems about working nights or Sundays .
Tamara can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Tamara's one of the best nannies I've hired so far. She's responsible and always send me a lot of updates during the day. I feel my kids are safe with her. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a trustful nanny."
Maria C.
5.0
(1)
Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie". "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 with our daughter, showing immense care and responsibility. Our daughter not only learned a lot but also had so...
Jake N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...
Jody can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"We love Jody! She currently watches our 17 month old one day a week as well as all 3 of our children a second day of the week (including 3 year old twins). She just jumps right in and is great with all of them. We know they're in great hands when Jody's there. In...
Deanna A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced childcare provider seeking position as a Nanny. Licensed daycare provider for 25 years, tried another line of work, but found I greatly miss working with children! Enjoy providing creative, fun, and educational activities geared to children's interests and needs, all within a safe and warm environment. Have...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sue was a nanny to our very active 2 and 4 year olds. She was amazing! She was great at structuring their day with outdoor time, fun games, and really cute and creative art projects. She was extremely dependable and so wonderful to work with! My husband and I often...
Ryan S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education and I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction in 2017. I love working with kids. I have been a classroom teacher the last 6 years, teaching Kindergarten and First Grade. In college, I worked at a daycare. I usually worked with kids 4...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Emily! My youngest son, in kindergarten, was struggling to keep up with the new reading and math requirements, and Emily worked with him twice a week to help him get on track. We will be continuing to work with her this next year in first grade! "
Katherine P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a positive, enthusiastic, and reliable care provider and nanny. I have experience working with children in preschool labs, child care center, elementary classrooms, and head-start program. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology and have a passion for child development. I have been a nanny for past 8 years. I love engaging...
Maritza can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have two very energetic little boys and Maritza has no problem keeping up with them. She takes them to the park and does other activities with them to keep them occupied. Our three year old loves when Maritza comes to watch him because she plays with him. Our...
Erica B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, I'm Katelyn . I'm 18 years old and am looking to babysit this spring/summer. I am trying to earn money for college. I have a lot of experience with kids as I have many little cousins. I am CPR and AED certified. In addition, I have First Aid Training for Infants, Children, and Adults. Currently, I am in high school...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She arrived on time, and did a fantastic job with our daughter! We look to rehire her again in the near future!"
Mark K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."
Abraham R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design.
I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Frank G.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...
Deborah N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Barrington, IL
Deborah B.
5.0
Debbie is a warm, trustworthy and responsible sitter! She has sat for my young kids a few times and they enjoy spending time with her.
- Care member
Melissa J.
5.0
We did not end up hiring Melissa because of other conflicts, but she was responsive and polite in our communications.
- Jenn R.
Elizabeth C.
5.0
Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an excellent cook and enjoys doing...
- Deborah Q.
Hoda S.
5.0
Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts. She also took them to various activities and locations.
- Nicholas F.
Justyna K.
5.0
Very attentive
Good communication and helped to establish a safe environment. Helped monitor multiple moving parts and was responsible and professional.
- Simon J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Barrington, IL:
How can I find a Barrington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Barrington, 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 24 babysitters in Barrington, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.8. 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 Barrington, IL?
The average rate for Barrington, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.92 per hour as of March 2025. 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 Barrington, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Barrington, IL through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.