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60 babysitters are listed in Buffalo Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL
4.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have such a passion for kids! I have a clean driving record and will have a car that I can take kids to activities or school...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Paige was such a joy to work with! She immediately bonded with our daughter and was so loving and caring with her. We hired Paige to watch our daughter for a few months during the pandemic prior to her returning to daycare. She was respectful, kind, and...
Kathryn S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...
Agnieszka can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...
Lisa S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...
Evangelina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Evangaline got a huge thumbs-up from our seven-year old, and I appreciated her punctuality (arriving a few minutes early) and flexibility (greeting us with a smile despite the fact our evening out extended an hour later than intended). Very professional, very...
Brad L.
Olga S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Nurturing, Responsible, Thoughtful, Outgoing, And Compassionate
5.0
(1)
My name is Olga. I have more then 5 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids.
I am responsible,...
Olga can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Olga was outstanding! We consider her a member of our family, she was very engaged and caring with the children I can’t say enough good things about her we were just so lucky to have her in our lives."
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Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...
Lan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient, and careful. She takes good care of our son, follows our rules about napping and feeding, and teaches him new...
Ariel Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the owner of Munchkinz Day Care. I have 10 plus years of experience with children. When I was growing up, my mom had her own day care in our home and I loved every minute of it. I love being with children because everyday is something new. I love taking kids out for walks and to parks when the weather is nice out. I love...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my...
Molly C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 9. I was a special education teacher who worked in Oak Forest. I worked in the district for 15 years. Having my own children and having had worked as a teacher, I am extremely flexible. I put a lot of time and care into my job and the care of my children....
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Melissa is awesome! Reliable, warm, understanding, loving, aware, present, kind..etc...really everything you would want in someone you are leaving your children with. I know my children are happy and safe and that's all that matters to me when I leave them. Melissa...
Kimberly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old.
In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great with our daughter, showing immense care and responsibility. Our daughter not only learned a lot but also had so...
Jake N.
Hello! My name is Mariana, and I am passionate about providing safe childcare. I am looking for jobs over the summer only.
My goal is to create a secure and enjoyable environment for children. With 4 years of experience, I have developed a deep understanding of children's needs and behaviors.
Parents often describe me as...
Mariana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 34 years old and I live in Buffalo Grove, IL. I love kids. I have 10 years experience with children, ages 2 to 14. I am very friendly, active, reliable, and mature. While I watch your kids, I can tidy your house and do some cooking.
Nataliya can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Ilona M.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Nanny, Babysitter, After School Care, Mother's Helper, Certified Educator
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Ilona and I am grateful for being interested in viewing my profile. I have many years of professional teaching, tutoring and nanny experience. I love working with kids of different ages and I always love learning new things. I can write and speak in five languages and I have earned two Associate Degrees in Arts...
Ilona can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Iryna and I am a teacher, who is looking for after school babysitting or tutoring opportunity! I am available starting in August on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday's starting at 4:00 p.m. I can do babysitting as well as tutoring! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Iryna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Assisted lead teachers with daily lesson plans and classroom activities. Provided individualized attention to children to support their learning and development. Helped prepare learning materials and maintained a pi classroom environment. Supervised playtime and guided children in social and emotional development.
Nataliys C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25-50/hr • 16 yrs exp
Experienced And Devoted Nanny With Over 16 Years Of Experience
Experienced and Devoted Nanny with Over 16 Years of Experience
I am a professional nanny with over 16 years of experience providing exceptional care to children of various ages. My journey in childcare has been marked by deep dedication, a nurturing approach, and a commitment to creating enriching and supportive environments...
My name is Elena, and I have been a mother, teacher, and nanny for over 20 years. I have loved kids my whole life and have always enjoyed being around them and helping them grow. My whole life's work has been devoted to raising kids. After two decades, I continue to work as both a teacher and babysitter.
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nataliya C.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Over 15 Years. Looking For Full Time Long Term Care
Hello families! I'm looking for job full time nanny/ babysitter/ house manager job!
About me:
My name is Nataliya and I am 42 years old!
Patient, compassionate , responsible babysitter with 15+years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 14 years old. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities,...
Wiwantanee L.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, l'm from Thailand I work babysitter for 4 year. I live in Buffalo grove with my son and my husband, I love to work with children I can play with kids all day, if you like to know me more . Please contact me.
Thank you!
Wiwantanee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Rachel S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$34-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. Throughout my 15 years of experience, I've honed my skills in caring for kids of various ages, from infants to preteens.
I believe in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and...
Hi! I am a learning behavior specialist at a special education school. My students have a range of special qualities and differing unique needs. This is my first year as a teacher! I love my job and the enriching experiences we create together daily. I am looking to partner with a family to help meet their child's needs!
I...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Merrie S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny Seeking Full Time Position With Awesome Kiddos!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former preschool teacher assistant , current nanny and mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl. I have over 10 years of experience and absolutely adore children. I'm comfortable with newborn-high school ages. I'm experienced in children with special needs. CPR/first aid certified!
A little about me,
I love reading,...
Merrie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Buffalo Grove, IL
Paige C.
5.0
Paige was such a joy to work with! She immediately bonded with our daughter and was so loving and caring with her. We hired Paige to watch our daughter for a few months during the pandemic prior to her returning to daycare. She was respectful, kind, and extremely dependable. To this day we still...
- Kathryn S.
Agnieszka G.
5.0
Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in the best hands. She is always on...
- Lisa S.
Evangelina R.
5.0
I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple occasions, and the experience was exceptional. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she had a special knack with babies. By her second day,...
- Ana M.
Olga S.
5.0
I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and our little one at ease. She engaged in creative activities, ensuring our child was entertained and happy. Her responsible attitude and reliability...
- Care member
Lan T.
5.0
We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient, and careful. She takes good care of our son, follows our rules about napping and feeding, and teaches him new things as he grows. We trust her...
- Ariel Z.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Buffalo Grove, IL:
How can I find a Buffalo Grove babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Buffalo Grove, 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 30 babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Buffalo Grove, IL?
The average rate for Buffalo Grove, IL babysitters on Care.com is $22.13 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 Buffalo Grove, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.