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60 babysitters are listed in Brookfield, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Brookfield, IL
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone!! I am a 22-year-old college student . I have always loved children and dream of the day I have my own! I have taken care of children of all ages ranging from newborns/infants/toddlers, etc.
I started working with kids when I was around 14 years old, my mom would bring kids of all ages in our home every single day...
Hiba can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hiba is WONDERFUL! She is on time, responsible, sweet, fun, and full of life. She has quickly become one of our absolute favorites. She checks in and sends pics of my son doing activities. My 8 year old son asks when she is coming back the second she leaves! My...
Allie H.
Natalia O.
Cicero, IL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Occasional Babysitter For Date Nights Or Other Late Occasions
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalia I'm 23 years old. I'm a college student at University of Illinois at Chicago that is studying Biochemistry. I'm currently employed at the University of Illinois at Chicago as research histologist under student employment. I'm looking for late night sitting or evening. I care and love children a lot. I'm...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am an elementary school speech therapist and love what I do! I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust.
Please reach out with any date night or weekend...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very...
Lori C.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I recently graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I am pursuing a focus in pediatrics and mental health. I am currently studying for my boards for the next 2-3 months. I have worked with a variety of families short and long term.
I have worked with children between the ages of 2-17 for the past 7 years. I...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She took care of our 15mo old baby regularly and was always on time, dependable and willing to help out. She was good at getting the baby out for walks and coming up with indoor activities when the weather required it. We would gladly give her...
Carolyn D.
Sandy N.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
New mama to a sweet baby girl, looking for a part time position a few days a week, in the early mornings, or a position where I can bring my daughter and do a 'nanny share' situation where I can help create a growing friendship of parallel play.
I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based...
Sandy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sandy is amazing
Constant flexible and is able to communicate accordingly "
Care member
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a craft-loving, outdoorsy, bookworm who also has a profound love for helping people grow. I've been in professional education for five years, and babysat/nannied my entire young adult life before that. I'm enthusiastic and optimistic while still being structured. I'm here because I want families to thrive, and being a part...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"We hired Rebecca to be our nanny, but it only lasted 2 months. She did fine with the kids, but was unreliable. She was regularly late - and often had things "come up" that caused her to be hours late or not show up at all. I'm sure she would do fine as a...
Rachel W.
Karla C.
Berwyn, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. let me introduce myself, I'm Karla, I have 2 children, an adolescent and a 2-year-old girl, I've worked taking care of babies at home, I also have a lot of experience in residential cleaning, I'm a pro-breastfeeding mom, I make special homemade sugar-free meals for start complementary feeding, study about methods like BLW...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Karla was a very good cleaner she was detail oriented and cleaned my unit throughly in 4 hours. I highly recommend her for your cleaning service. "
Eda O.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting at the age of 11 yrs old. I am now 27. I currently work at Advocate Aurora Health as a Medical Assistant. I have always expressed interest in the medical field. I want to go in to Nursing and Esthetics. I am looking for something temporary to help save money up to pay for school. Open to babysitting,...
Anais can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anais has watched both of my children & they both love her. She has been on time every time we have needed her, & has a great demeanour. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family as a sitter."
Billy R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can't imagine ever not working with children. Watching and being a part of a young child's growth and development is amazing! I have been working with children since I was a child myself. I went to college while working full-time for a degree in Early Childhood education and earned my Montessori AMS certification in 2016. My...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is a fantastic person to have watching your child. She responds to e-mails quickly, and showed up for our appointments at the exact time specified. She connected with my toddler immediately, and really seemed to know exactly how to engage him. We used...
Anne R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Divine and I live in the Chicago land area. consider myself a very reliable, organized, energetic, and experienced candidate.
I am bilingual with years of experience with all different aged children. I took some off to pursue a career working for the state as a public service representative, but I find my way...
Divine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Divine has worked for our family caring for our (almost) 2 year older daughter. She has worked for us full-time (40+ hours/week) over the past year and has been wonderful to work with. We decided to send our daughter to daycare for socialization which is why we...
Julia L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"
Jacqueline H.
Jenna I.
Westmont, IL
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna and I would love to be considered for these jobs. I have been babysitting for roughly 8 years or so and am CPR trained and certified. I love children and always enjoy activities with them. Creating new and fun activities to do for them is always something I take pride in. It is important to help them enjoy their...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a friendly and love-able person. Willing to do house chores and extremely detailed person."
Katie R.
5.0
(1)
I had been a babysitter for more than seven years and I love it! Is is great to be part of our future and very rewarding to be part of their development. I enjoy playing with them, preparing their meals, reading and taking them out to the park.
Fatima can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fatima was an outstanding housekeeper/mother's helper. I recommend her highly."
Rana A.
Taylor S.
Burbank, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hi, Im Taylor. I have been working with children since I was a child myself. In high school I took an advanced early childhood education course where I was able to lesson plan for the preschool we had in our high school. After graduating high school I went on to become a teacher's assistant in the toddler room at the local...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is hands down the most amazing person and caretaker with our children. We have been lucky to know Taylor over five years and we have trusted her with the care of our two children Who are now five and seven. We trust Taylor to drive our kids to school and...
Care member
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 my current job as a High School English Teacher make...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Trinity F.
Villa Park, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Fully employed/Not seeking work until August 2025*
Hi, I'm Trinity! I'm a reliable, patient, and attentive sitter/nanny. Here are some bullets about me:
- Experienced in working with disabilities and severe allergies.
- I'm a big fan of arts and crafts projects, going to the park, library visits, etc.
- Willing to help out...
Trinity can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Trinity has been a nanny for our son from the time he was 6 months old and we couldn’t ask for a better person to spend all day with our little guy. Prior to Trinity no one outside our family had ever watched him, so we were very excited to find someone we felt we...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria I am a designer, I really love to make new things, so I am a creating person who love finding a lot of activities to do, inside and out side, I am very passionate and patient with kids, I love dance and sing, painting. I really love babies, I have been around kids since I am a teenager at my church doing so much...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We have had multiple great experiences with Maria.
She took care of our 2.5 year old daughter playing and spending time outside.
Maria is very trustworthy, reliable and made sure that our daughter is safe but also having a good time.
We really appreciated that...
Florian B.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brookfield, IL
Hiba N.
5.0
Hiba is WONDERFUL! She is on time, responsible, sweet, fun, and full of life. She has quickly become one of our absolute favorites. She checks in and sends pics of my son doing activities. My 8 year old son asks when she is coming back the second she leaves! My neighbor met her and she is now...
- Allie H.
Erin S.
5.0
Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very well throughout her time with my...
- Lori C.
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.
Alexis S.
5.0
My 9 year old loved her! He can’t wait to see her again. Super easy going and wonderful.
- Care member
Sandy N.
5.0
Sandy is amazing
Constant flexible and is able to communicate accordingly
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brookfield, IL:
How can I find a Brookfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brookfield, 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 26 babysitters in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, IL?
The average rate for Brookfield, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.58 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 Brookfield, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brookfield, 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.
Ratings for Brookfield, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Brookfield, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.