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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Ling L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of professional experience with children (infants up to school age). I'm a very loving, responsible, extremely punctual, funny, respectful, patient, energetic and hard working individual. I don't smoke. I own a car. I love working with children. I also love pets. I was a registered nurse in Poland for over...
Stefania can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Stefania has worked as a full time nanny for us for 6 years. She is an amazing person and a wonderful nanny. She is kind, loving and safe with my 3 children. She has watched my kids from 3 years to 9 years for my oldest, 1 to 6 years for my middle and birth to 5...
Hannah A.
Rockell D.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I have...
Rockell can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"considering hiring Rockell as a nanny for your children. Well I can tell you that she has watched my 2 kids for quite a while. She’s great, they loved her! Rock is young and very intelligent. As a nanny for me, she ran errands with no problem. She really tutored my...
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Margaret O.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie. I am 27 years old. I have worked as a Teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center. I have also nannied for multiple families that have become like family over the years.
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to...
Mary B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I have worked with children of all ages. My experience is over 16 years. I am loving mother of one 32-year-old daughter. The kids I watched were range from 4 months old to 17 years old. Job duties included but not limited to: diaper change, driving, meal preparation and feeding, educational activities, help with...
Virginija can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time outdoors. Kids loved spending time with her! I highly recommend Virginia and look forward to continue working with...
Katya K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kaylee & I'm currently living in Lincoln Park & work in marketing full time. Before starting that career, I was a nanny for a family from the time the kids were 6 months and 2 years up until they were 4 and 6. I have been on Care for a year now and have worked with families long term that are away for the...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee was absolutely wonderful and our kids loved her! We hired her to help out during my sister's wedding. I was in the bridal party and had to be gone most of the day while my husband would be left to wrangle 3 spirited kids under 6 at the hotel and wedding...
Carolyn B.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Highly recommend! She was extremely good with our kiddos!"
Emily D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience working with children in a school setting. I have 10+ years working with children in their homes. I have been there to help with meals, homework, and bed time routines. I have cared for many families over the years and grow close with them over the years!
Cheyenne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cheyanne is fantastic! I have 2 boys ages 10 and 6. They just love her! She's been so reliable and dependable. She's very easy going and flexible. We love having her watch our kids!"
Melissa W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Carolyn and I'm excited to hear from you!
I currently work as a Special Education Teaching Assistant in a k-2 classroom
Before working in a school I worked at an ABA clinic and obtained my BCAT as well as my Paraprofessional certification
I have worked with children on the spectrum since I was a...
Carolyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carrie is a great daycare provided that incorporates fun activities within a structured environment. She is comfortable providing care for children & teens with intellectual disabilities, & communication disorders. Carrie assists her special needs peers in adaptive...
Bobbie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sophia & I am a current graduate student majoring in school social work at Aurora University. I have a passion for working with kids of all ages, although my studies focus on late elementary through high school ages.
I have babysitting experience with children ranging in age from 6 months old to 12 years...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was great with my little girl."
Deborah A.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids started 5 years ago in Brazil as a day care assistant , and in the US I've cared for ages from 0 to 9yo. I'm a nurturing, energetic and respectful parenting oriented caregiver.
I love to help the little ones learn, reach their milestones and express their feelings as they grow. I like to go outside and...
Geysa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Geysa is WONDERFUL! She is currently taking great care of my 6 month old boy. She arrives on time, highly responsive to communication, and highly engaged with my son. I love that she can accommodate and be flexible with my changing schedule. Geysa always made me...
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Marykate G.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Mary Kate . I am a high school math teacher looking for a summer nannying job. I have 4 years of nannying experience, and I have babysat since I was 12 years old. I enjoy being outside in the summer and spending time with family and my golden retriever puppy, Nike. I am very reliable and flexible about hours and pay....
Marykate can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary Kate has been with our family for two summers full time watching our daughter who was 8 and 9 at the time. We were both working parents with a train commute downtown. Mary Kate is always on time, trust worthy, reliable and responsible. She drove our daughter...
Mariza M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jasmin. I've have 7 years of experience, I've worked with multiple families all around the Chicagoland area. After Covid, I decided to take a break from Nannying and get a retail job. I'm not ready yet to get into a full time position but I am ready to start working on my spare time. I love arts and crafts,...
Jasmin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Joanna W.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-time/Part-time Nanny/Babysitter Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom who is looking to take care of a child/children. I have an almost 4-year-old son who will be with me, play with your child and keep them company. I have been babysitting babies, toddlers, and school aged kids for over 20 years, also, I have experience working for families with multiple children. I truly...
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at ease with the kids. It was a huge relief to find someone who could step in so easily to help us out!"
Molly J.
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Yecenia babysits my two small children for a few hours most weeks and has been great with them. They look forward to seeing her and she is very active and engaging with them, while also making an effort to follow their routine and do anything I ask. Definitely...
Allison M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Megan!
I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. My experience ranges from babysitting for date nights to volunteering as a teachers aide in many situations and being a nanny as well.
I have a passion for working with children and I am now on the search for a full time nannying position hopefully to...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan watched our two boys so that we could have a date night. She did a great job...She arrived on time, fed them dinner, bathed them and got them into bed on time. She started reading to our 2 year old before we even got out the door. Definitely going to be our...
Damon S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lindsay a mother of 2 beautiful girls under 5 and one handsome baby boy. I've found care. com when I was in a hunt for a more flexible schedule. I've had a passion for nurturing young minds, which led me to become a childcare provider. With over three years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lindsay is excellent - highly recommend! We needed backup care for our 2 year old son, and she was quick to reply and flexible with her hours. Lindsay is a warm, genuine, patient, fun caregiver. She also has experience in childcare and is a mother of 2 young...
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...
Trinity can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Berkeley, IL
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
Stefania P.
5.0
Stefania has worked as a full time nanny for us for 6 years. She is an amazing person and a wonderful nanny. She is kind, loving and safe with my 3 children. She has watched my kids from 3 years to 9 years for my oldest, 1 to 6 years for my middle and birth to 5 years for my youngest.
She is...
- Hannah A.
Rockell D.
5.0
considering hiring Rockell as a nanny for your children. Well I can tell you that she has watched my 2 kids for quite a while. She’s great, they loved her! Rock is young and very intelligent. As a nanny for me, she ran errands with no problem. She really tutored my kids for free, homework and all....
- Care member
Margaret O.
5.0
Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to and from school twice a week, with my...
- Mary B.
Virginija K.
5.0
Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time outdoors. Kids loved spending time with her! I highly recommend Virginia and look forward to continue working with her!
- Katya K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Berkeley, IL:
How can I find a Berkeley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Berkeley, 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 1 babysitters in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, IL?
The average rate for Berkeley, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of February 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 Berkeley, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Berkeley, 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.