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60 babysitters are listed in Blue Island, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Blue Island, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work in a school with children that have developmental disabilities. I have been doing that for the past 15 years and prior to that I was a CNA. I enjoy working with children and adults.
Dionne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her."
Stephanie K.
For the past eight years I've taken on the role as a babysitter/ nanny for local neighbors, and friend. I enjoy being around kids and being that friendly person that they can rely on. I'm a strong believer in work hard play later. Once the important things are done then we can have fun. All of my kids knows and understand that...
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Karla R.
Blue Island, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Karla! I Love Doing Arts And Crafts, Going On Walks & Going On Adventures!
Hi! My name is Karla. I've been babysitting since I was 18. I'm now 26 years old. I love to play with kids, go on walks, do arts & crafts and much more! I'm also a college student, I'm studying to become an early childhood teacher. And I speak two languages Spanish & English!
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun &...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
April O.
Blue Island, IL
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was a Junior in Highschool. I took a class where I worked with preschoolers and able to care for them and learned how to write lessons for them. I recently graduated from Eastern Illinois university with a Bachelors in early childhood education. Throughout my time in college I worked at...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver, I've always felt a deep connection with children and a desire to positively impact their lives. With three years of experience as a childcare provider, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor to my role. My passion for child and patient has led me to complete coursework and receive...
Lilyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Pamela S.
Blue Island, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Caring, Reliable, Mature Family Collaborator!
Compassionate, caring, reliable, mature mom with 20 plus years of child care both inside and out side of the home seeks to provide exceptional support to families. My experience in this area includes hands on child care and coursework in early childhood development and education. Currently, I'm working on a degree in Early...
Pamela can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CNA
La Sheta B.
Blue Island, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of four beautiful kids. Two girls, two boys: ages 9, 8 (Autistic), 7 & 6. Presently I am CPR/AED certified in infant CPR and adult CPR. Most of my experience is personal and hands-on with my children. In addition, premature care for newborns is also an experience I have. I love babies! It is a life long passion of...
La Sheta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Brandy B.
Blue Island, IL
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi!!! My name is Brandy.
I have almost 5 years of professional experience. I've worked in childcare since 2019. I have experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-k! I loooove children, specially the young ones- they keep me on my toes!!!! I love being a teacher and I am looking to gain experience outside the...
Brandy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Patricia S.
Blue Island, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I speak three language English, Spanish and Portuguese. I'm a mother of two grown kids. I'm vey reliable and super energetic.
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Raquel H.
Blue Island, IL
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My 7 years of experience have taught me that every child is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs. Whether it's engaging in creative play, exploring the outdoors, or providing...
Hello familles ! My name is Lena. I am an 18-year-old that is currently in college studying radiology to become an ultrasound technician.
I have taken 2 childcare classes which helped me to realize my love for caring for children. I am not only looking for this position to help out your family , but to gain a bond with your...
Currently a Dialysis Patient Care Technician working a full time job planning on going back to collage. CPR certificate up to date. Professional, capable to work as a single individual or as a part of a group. On time, respectful, with empathy towards others.
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Jessenia B.
Blue Island, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My Nickname Is Jessy And I Would Love To Become An Aid In Your Family :)
I am a loving and understanding Aunt with a calling for Teaching/Child Care. I began to help my older sister take care of her 2 boys when I was younger, which lit my passion for teaching. By high school I had obtained the proper credentials to begin my journey in Early Childhood Education. I am now an Assistant Teacher at...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Essence W.
Blue Island, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with five years of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual, and I believe in clear communication with parents.
I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing a variety of games with children,...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**Currently available for weekend sitting**
Bilingual: English/ Spanish + basic ASL
I'd describe my personality as
Empathetic
Outdoorsy
Loving
I like working with kids because
inquisitive nature & enthusiasm is contagious
I'm looking for a job that provides clear expectations and parents that seek a...
Tanya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Noelle B.
Country Club Hills, IL
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Super Fun Babysitter With Good Energy And A Contagious Smile!
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Noelle and I am a senior business management, pre-law major at University. I worked at a day camp for 3 years doing various activities such as: swimming, fun games, singing & dancing, and field trips (River, Bowling, and more!). I more recently have worked with 7 care. com families. I am a very fun, organized, and...
Noelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle has a warm personality, offering kind and structured care for our 8 year old. She has excellent communication skills and is enthusiastic and engaging with physical activities with our daughter."
Tanya M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Cristina as a nanny for our 3 month old son when I went back to work from maternity leave. She was a very caring Nanny and I could tell my son really enjoyed having her around. He would always smile when he saw her which is rare for a baby that is so...
Taylor M.
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kimberly watched my son as a nanny/babysitter for years. She is reliable and takes her job very seriously. This is just not a 'job' to her, this is a career to her. Highly recommend her services. She is awesome with children of all ages!"
Mike M.
Genevieve M.
Chicago, IL
$20-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Genevieve and I am currently a master's student getting a degree in Forensic Psychology. I graduated undergrad with a degree in psychology, criminal justice, and addiction counseling. I love taking care of kids and I've been doing so since I was 17. I started babysitting professionally three year ago. I have...
Genevieve can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Genevieve is incredibly thoughtful. My sons love her! She is fun loving, yet able to maintain order. She is also very helpful around the house. Her willingness to serve motivates my boys to lend a helping hand. Her cheerfulness is contagious. I trust Genevieve with...
Courtney H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Blue Island, IL
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Dionne V.
5.0
Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her.
- Stephanie K.
Noelle B.
5.0
Noelle has a warm personality, offering kind and structured care for our 8 year old. She has excellent communication skills and is enthusiastic and engaging with physical activities with our daughter.
- Tanya M.
Cristina V.
5.0
We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her the 2nd week she worked for us...
- Melody D.
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
- Andrea G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Blue Island, IL:
How can I find a Blue Island babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Blue Island, 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 16 babysitters in Blue Island, 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 Blue Island, IL?
The average rate for Blue Island, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.38 per hour as of April 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 Blue Island, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Blue Island, 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.