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60 babysitters are listed in Brookfield, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Brookfield, IL
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Karla is great. This was my first time hiring off the site and love Karla. She cleans my house great each time and is a very nice and sweet lady. I hire her often and my house is always extremely clean. "
Tanya W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lindsay I'm a bilingual mother of a 4year old and a 1year old both girls who go to day care and currently expecting my 3rd baby. I consider myself a very fun mother. I have 2years of experience working with 3-5-year-olds and before giving birth I recently work at a day care caring for 2-year-olds. We enjoy doing a...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
Maggie O.
Chicago, IL
$30-47/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have over 15 years of experience . Still I'm contact with some employers . Love outdoor activities such as zoo, beach and museums. Bake w kids as well . As child got older did errands and grocery shopping. Do kids laundry and clean after kids.
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Maggie O. has been our full time nanny/caregiver since 2009. We have a 6 year old son and 5 year old boy/girl twins. My husband and I both worked full time over these past 7 years and we honestly could not have done it with out Maggie's compassion and dedication...
A C.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
I'm 20 years old and attending school for a degree in Early Child Care. My biggest traits are being creative, passionate, and loving. In my free time I love spending time with friends and family, and trying new places. My experience includes being a Two's Teacher at a preschool. Also all through high school babysitting for...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have been Hannah's teacher for the last few years and she is a remarkable young woman. She is very compassionate, caring, and extremely responsible for a young adult of her age. I truly admire her and think any family would be lucky to work with her!"
Stephanie M.
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tavion, and I would describe my personality as outgoing, caring, patient, and energetic. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy teaching, engaging in creative crafts, embarking on exciting adventures, or simply making fun memories, I take great pride in being a part of a child's growth and development.
With 5...
Tavion can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tavion was wonderful! We appreciated her communication style and felt very comfortable leaving our little one in her capable hands. She’s super responsive and very knowledgeable."
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fatima was an outstanding housekeeper/mother's helper. I recommend her highly."
Rana A.
Trinity F.
Villa Park, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We LOVE Trinity! She is the absolute best and our kiddos' favorite! She's sweet, funny, creative and dependable. She's never late and has accommodated schedule changes and last minute requests at times. My kids ask to see her when it's been a while. We adore her!"
Jackie S.
5.0
(12)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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 22-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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the morning. My daily a. m. schedule (7:00-10:00 a.m. ) includes meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm, resourceful easy going and a great communicator. We also appreciate his wit and assurance that he can step up...
Mary G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm currently available weekdays, weekends for date nights, overnights, and last minute care. I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual! In addition to my love for designing/creating clothes, I began my childcare journey 8 years ago. I am passionate about helping aid the growth of families, nurture and care for...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah is wonderful. She is responsible, kind and is able to keep up with our 3 boys. I would definitely recommend her to other families. "
Edercy O.
4.8
(4)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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.
Cori F.
Darien, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years.
I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning.
I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."
Renee K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 and currently work at a nonprofit in downtown Seattle. I am looking for part-time positions babysitting and opportunities to fill in for date nights. I have worked with children all my life. I am a very attentive and a fun loving caregiver. I enjoy creating different activities...
Anastasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We were in town for a wedding and asked Anastasia to help put the kids to bed and stay with them while we went to the night time reception. She was fantastic with communication and organization, and has a way with kids. She gave us an ETA and an update en route by...
Juan L.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We absolutely adore Laura. The second we walked into Laura’s home we knew she was special!
Her space is incredible, with so many fun things to do. She is so incredibly kind and truly loves what she does. She made us feel comfortable from the second we walked in...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brookfield, IL
Rebecca H.
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 babysitter, but I would not recommend as a...
- Rachel W.
Karla C.
5.0
If you are looking for someone to care for your children like they were their own, help around the house with light housework- dishes, organizing, vacuuming, cooking, have a positive attitude, message Karla! I'm a stay at home parent and when we lived in Elmhurst, Karla came a few hours a day to...
- Alex J.
Lindsay D.
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 children herself. I felt very confident...
- Jessica C.
Maggie O.
5.0
We have known Maggie since 2006. She cared for our son from 6 weeks until he went to school and then also helped us part-time on weekends. She is kind, loving, responsible and we all loved her. She was such a life saver! I would highly recommend!
- Jeniffer M.
Hannah B.
5.0
I have been Hannah's teacher for the last few years and she is a remarkable young woman. She is very compassionate, caring, and extremely responsible for a young adult of her age. I truly admire her and think any family would be lucky to work with her!
- Stephanie M.
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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 23 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 $18.70 per hour as of January 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.