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60 babysitters are listed in Brookfield, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Veronica , I am a 25-year-old female who resides in the south side of Chicago near midway. I have been a caregiver for a private family for approximately 4 years but due to my bosses new job the family I was caregiving for had to move out of state in which it was with saddened news that I had to let go off....
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Veronica is an outstanding employee. She is responsible and work oriented. She goes above and beyond her responsibilities and has great work ethic. Veronica has a bright future ahead of her! "
Care member
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: 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.
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
"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.
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
CPR
First Aid
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 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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Heather has sat for our 2-year-old son on multiple occasions. She is fantastic with him - teaching him new skills and lessons, creating fun activities and playing all sorts of games with him. He has a great time playing with her and she continues to provide him...
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
(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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tavi handled a tough situation very professionally and very well. It was our son's first experience with a caregiver that wasn't family so he took some time to adjust. But Tavi was very patient and my wife had nothing but good things to say about her."
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 a great caregiver- we hired her when my little one was 5 months old. She is caring, patient and playful. She took time to learn our routine and has been very patient with helping our baby sleep. She also helps with light cleaning and keeps the kids stuff...
Care member
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah has became a part of our family! She is respectful, takes such great care of our kids, and LISTENS!! I highly recommend her to any family looking for a loving nanny."
Alisha F.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Cori has a love for kids and keeps their best interest at the heart of everything she does. She respects kid's individual needs and works with them to be their best. Cori has lots of experience with children and strives to make a meaningful connection with them....
Carrie F.
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
"Anastasia watched our little guy while we were on vacation. She was very reliable and gave great updates through the night, even sending a cute pic of him playing and having fun. She has a great demeanor and our son was comfortable with her right away. We would...
Harmony C.
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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.
Veronica M.
5.0
Veronica is an outstanding employee. She is responsible and work oriented. She goes above and beyond her responsibilities and has great work ethic. Veronica has a bright future ahead of her!
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brookfield, IL:
How can I find a Brookfield babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Brookfield, IL?
The average rate for Brookfield, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.60 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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.