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60 babysitters are listed in Brookfield, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Brookfield, IL
Sandy N.
Elmwood Park, IL
$30-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based word study. I also love reading and working with students with their reading comprehension skills.
I truly believe that children learn through play and experience. If you consider me for this position I want you to know that I will be out of...
Sandy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."
Yarelis S.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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 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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, 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)
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, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Maria is our go-to sitter for our toddler. His face lights up when he sees her. She’s a natural! Maria is engaging with him, and she’s always punctual. Having a sitter was a bumpy transition for him at first, but Maria was very soothing and warm with him. I also...
Care member
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cori makes wonderful connections with children. She is reliable and a very hard worker. She is a wonderful care giver to others and takes pride in her work with people."
Rebecca H.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We have been using Laura for a little over a year and couldn't be happier. She is flexible, reliable, communicative and we truly feel our son is safe in her home. She has an endless amount of toys and books but she also does craft projects with the kids and teaches...
Colleen M.
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brookfield, IL
Sandy N.
5.0
She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too.
- Yarelis S.
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.
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.
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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 $19.19 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 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.