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60 babysitters are listed in Buffalo Grove, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Erika V.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"Erika genuinely loves children and is extremely dependable. She has always been punctual and my girls love her!"

Alana M.

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Dorothy O.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Night Shift Caregiver

I am a caregiver for seniors, adults with disabilities, and children. I am available for night shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I am not available for day shift . I have excellent references, especially from the company I currently work for that I've been with for five years . I've also worked for at least a dozen families...
Dorothy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him (3) and our 9 month old daughter. "

Anna U.

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Carissa C.


Schaumburg, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And/or Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families! I'm so thrilled you are considering me to entrust the care of your children. I am often described as the child magnet, because kids naturally gravitate towards me at family events. I am the go-to babysitter enjoying my fun, creative and exciting spirit, while teaching and reciprocating respect, listening, and...
Carissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carissa C. was a wonderful care taker for our newborn twin girls! She recently graduated from UCLA and is now a registered nurse with an emphasis in pediatrics. We were so lucky to have found her and hired her as a night nurse from the first week the girls came...

Larissa J.

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Stacey C.


Des Plaines, IL

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

Patient And Loving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate and responsible babysitter with 3. 5 years of experience caring for infants to children 12 years old. Positive role model focused on supporting the development and teaching new skills. Certified in CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. Enjoys...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Stacey is great! She is taking care of our two boys and they love her."

Kasia P.

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Livvia W.


Palatine, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...

Christopher A.

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Shayna L.


Vernon Hills, IL

$13-22/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Fun Sitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shayna is a very sweet girl and completely reliable. Your child will love her too! "

Ashley M.

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Danielle S.


Lake Zurich, IL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 8 years now, with kids ranging from ages 1-13. I love the outdoors, exercising, games, and creating meaningful relationships with those I care for. I am responsible, dependable, and timely, and I make it a priority that the kids I'm caring...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Danielle is the absolute best! She became part of our family. She was always on time, reliable, happy and very playful with the kids. One of my kids has mild special needs and requires someone with a lot of patience, and Danielle was always so patient and kind with...

Cindy R.

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Jessica H.


Palatine, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Kids And I Are Like Peas And Carrots

Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie". "

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Addison S.


Mundelein, IL

$13-21/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Helpful Sitter

I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!
Addison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always...

Dana S.

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...

Jess P.

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Suzie N.


Arlington Heights, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of 2 grow daughter's ages 29 and 25. I was a stay at home mother with them until my youngest was in 8th grade. During my time raising my girls. I also watched others children. I am experienced with all ages. Kids are my passion and love being around them. I am very active with them to make sure they have a...
Suzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I would highly recommend Susie. She was a Nannie to both my children, and they loved her. She was very responsible and was always on time, and was very dependable as well. "

Kimberly C.

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Shyla W.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 4 months and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.
Shyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Shyla to watch our two kiddos with short notice. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She jumped right in and immediately engaged. Followed all written instructions, has a very calm demeanor and was patient with my rambunctious...

Amanda H.

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Kimberly W.


Schaumburg, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience. I have wide range of experience. I love what I do and I am looking for a new family to help. I currently reside in Schaumburg IL.
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kimberly was wonderful with my daughter. She talked non stop about her when she left. "

Amy K.

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Tatyana P.


Palatine, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
Tatyana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Tatyana was great with our one-year-old daughter. She was always on time and never called in last minute or had schedule changes. She was incredibly reliable, and our daughter had a great time with her. They went to the library, park, and on daily walks....

Gabby W.

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Lila Z.


Des Plaines, IL

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/house-sitter/pet-sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice. I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as...

Olivia C.

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Ava M.


Lake Zurich, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*About Me:* Hi there! I'm Ava, a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for childcare. With 6+ years of experience looking after children aged 8 months to 13 years, I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for kids to thrive in. I am currently pursuing my dream of becoming an elementary...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ava is helping with both of our kids and she is great. They are super excited when she comes to take care of them. She helps out three days a week after school and drives them to after school activities. Highly recommend Ava."

Mark T.

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Melissa S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

25yrs Old. Speak Spanish. 7 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With 10 years of expertise's in the childcare field I feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. As the...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"For anyone who is looking for a nanny, I would strongly recommend Melissa, she is an amazing nanny who will care for your children like they are family. Our child is autistic and we booked a nanny for a much needed date night. It's always a bit nerve racking...

Jim R.

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Hoda S.


Palatine, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...
Hoda can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hoda was wonderful with our daughters, ages 8, 5 and our newborn daughter. She was so caring and responsible. My girls really enjoyed her! "

Julie B.

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over"

Nicole R.

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Jelena J.


Palatine, IL

$23-28/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...
Jelena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler boys. She was on time, communicative, patient and gentle with the kids and we came home to a clean house with art...

Kendel C.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Buffalo Grove, IL

Erika V.

5.0

Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew my boys were in excellent hands.

- Christine Q.

Dorothy O.

5.0

Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him (3) and our 9 month old daughter.

- Anna U.

Carissa C.

5.0

Carissa C. was a wonderful care taker for our newborn twin girls! She recently graduated from UCLA and is now a registered nurse with an emphasis in pediatrics. We were so lucky to have found her and hired her as a night nurse from the first week the girls came home from the hospital. Carissa C. is...

- Larissa J.

Stacey C.

5.0

Stacey is great! She is taking care of our two boys and they love her.

- Kasia P.

Livvia W.

5.0

Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and Livvia has thought of new ways to...

- Christopher A.

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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.