Find Babysitters in Chicago, IL
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Chicago, IL and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in Chicago, IL that you’ll love
2,343 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
Zoe S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recent speech-language pathologist grad, who is looking for gigs before the new school year!
I am very outgoing, playful, and energetic caretaker! I try my best to get kids off of their technology and up and moving. My specialty is a good scavenger hunt!
In undergrad, I also minored in educational services, so...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews."
Gillian G.
Lauryn A.
Chicago, IL
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college graduate and I have 8 years of experience for caring for infants to teens. I am great at helping around the household and I am a very all around caregiver. I can bring the kids to the park and help them with their homework. I get tasks done efficiently and make sure the child I am caring for gets the...
Lauryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauryn was great! She made our 16 month old feel comfortable during his first experience with a babysitter. She let us know right when he left when he had stopped crying for us (5 minutes later!) and kept us updated through the night. We were able to enjoy our date...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love adventuring with your little ones and creating forever memories! Long lasting relationships and consistency are important for little ones so it's always my top priority!
My skills include organization, creating peace in the home, and fun experiences! Light housekeeping, laundry, and everyday home care are things I...
Dakota can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Kota is amazing! I hired her when my daughter was 3 months old and I needed someone to watch her while I went back to work, until daycare could take her at 6 months. Since then she has been our go-to sitter for our now 2.5 yr old. She’s also been our dog sitter...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a third generation Early Education Teacher who moved into the Non-Profit Education Space. I currently work as an ED for a Non-Profit, since I'm working remotely (residing in South Loop), I do have a lot more time to spare.
I'm DCFS, CPR and teacher certified. In the past I've worked in a classroom's ranging from infant to...
Dhara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e., feeding, tummy time, etc.), provides great recommendations...
Staci C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I became a mother 28 years ago, which began my experience with caring for children. I am great with children, and I feel they should be respected as I would like to be respected. I have a great deal of experience with babies, toddlers, and teenagers.
Nikiya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikiya was an amazing asset to our family. Always punctual. Always through. She was kind and full of care. My children absolutely loved her! Extremely professional in all things. Many time went above and beyond her duties. Two thumbs up!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Maria, a dedicated and experienced nanny with a background in educational psychology. For over 4. 5 years, I had the privilege of nurturing children from 4 months to 5 years in Boston. During this time, I assisted parents in creating a nurturing environment and implementing effective child-rearing strategies.
My 15 years as...
Maria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Maria was nanny to my son Tom for two years and then continued to babysit regularly for my son and daughter subsequently. She became a member of our family and treated my son Tom like he was her own grandson. She has a background in early education and was...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Kaitlyn. I've been working professionally in childcare for 7+ years. I have worked as a nanny primarily, but have also couched children sports, tutored, run children groups, and, what has given me the absolute most experience, I am a mom to my 4-year-old daughter. So, I have extensive experience in the...
Kailyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kailyn really came through for us in a pinch. She and Max we fast friends from the moment they met. It set my mind at ease knowing my child and house were in great hands. I would strongly recommend Kailyn for any child care needs!"
Care member
Brianna W.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated nanny with a background in child care. I possess my Early child care degree and currently working towards my associates, which is all online . I create a safe, engaging environment tailored to each child's unique needs, fostering growth and development. I am known for patience and creativity, I organize...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Bri is a very sweet and dependable woman. She is very patient with my daughter and always makes sure that her homework is done and she is fed and is cared for."
Kay F.
Inga W.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for a variety of families and the ages of the kids have been infant to middle school. My jobs have ranged from a few hours up to overnight stays. I love kids and give them my full attention when with them. I love playing games and sports with them. I have four years of high school Spanish and can read story books...
Inga can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Inga took care of our infant son (8 months) for an evening. She was very punctual and professional and we would gladly hire her again. Actually, we already have! She went above and beyond: paying attention to the little details for us, tidying up, and giving our...
Melissa L.
Rossalin K.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For A Fun-filled Summer With Your Kid(s)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Rose. I'm a teacher at a public Montessori Elementary school in the west loop teaching first through third grade and sometimes subbing in Pre-K classrooms. I used to work as a nanny while completing my master degree in Early Childhood Education from DePaul University. I love reading, staying active...
Rossalin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We were very impressed with Rose from her first day with us. Rose is very professional and takes her job very seriously. Rose is attentive and affectionate with our 11 month old and he just adores her. He is always very excited to see Rose! Rose is child-centered...
Kaysa P.
Madelyn A.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Available On Week Days And Some Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Madelyn and I am a 28-year-old child therapist looking for one-time only child-care positions. I was a full-time nanny for a 1-year-old, 4-year-old, and 7-year-old over the span of 4 years and enjoyed every day with them. I have experience and knowledge in working with children of all ages and at all...
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddy was our nanny for our 2 boys age 3 and 6 for almost two years. She was engaging, punctual and loving towards our boys. She also helped potty train my son and did virtual school when needed. We still use her to babysit to this day. She would be an amazing...
Stefanie H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Secondary Education. I've worked as a temporary assigned teacher and taught around 130 high school students. When working with kids, I prioritize patience, safety, and joy. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, and have worked mostly...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is a loving, caring and extremely patient person. It was unfortunate that my sons schedule changed however she is definitely someone I will stay in touch with. She is extremely punctual and never missed a day. I will miss having her on a regular basis."
Irene M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Emily, a dedicated nanny with nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children to thrive in.
I am passionate about childhood development and have attended the Nannypalooza Conference to further my education as a nanny. I also hold...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily currently helps us with laundry and things around the house. She is reliable and so incredibly polite! We've enjoyed having her here!"
Tracey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a professional hotelier who's just left the industry, I'm looking for a long-term position to become an extension of a loving family to grow with. I've been intermittently caring for children from infants to teenagers throughout the years. I have a degree in Theatre Arts and am very fun and outgoing. I like to be active and...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My 8 month old son LOVED Morgan. His face lit up when she walked in every morning. Morgan also was very respectful of my needs as a mother which I really appreciated!"
Subu R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently finished a Master's degree in Applied Physics at Northwestern University. I have previously worked as a substitute teacher in Florida with children of all ages.
I like working with kids because they are always curious and I can relate to that feeling. I love helping kids discover the world around them.
I started...
Lidabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lidabel was a wonderful sitter for my child. Even though we only met once, I was so impressed by her initiative and ability to keep my child engaged and entertained. She's reliable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate to call her again in the future."
Teresa Z.
Astrid R.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Astrid, I have just moved to the city Chicago.
I have 6 years of experience taking care of children from 3 months to 8 years old, I am kind, patient and affectionate, I treat children with love, I love teaching them at every stage of their growth, I like to play with children , I have personal and work...
Astrid can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Astrid took care of my daughter from 3 months to 12 months, she was excellent, attentive, kind and affectionate, my daughter loved her, she stopped working with us because in my job they sent her to work from home and she could now take care of my daughter If it...
Alieny R.
Carol L.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Carol But My Friends Call Me Carito, I'm 26 Years Old And I'm From Colombia
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I would describe my personality as fun, creative, responsible and incredibly energetic
I'm looking for a job for the afternoons (one time, or frequently) , nights during the week and some weekends
About my experience I started working with children when I was 12, when the neighbor across the street had her first daughter,...
Carol can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol was very respectful and great with the kids! She always showed up on time and full of energy. She was able to manage both my 3 year old boy and 6 year old daughter."
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful
environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adriana is thoughtful, confident, and amazing!"
Janet S.
Khrystyna V.
Chicago, IL
$20-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and I like play with child
Khrystyna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Khrystyna did an excellent job cleaning our house. We would definitely use her again!"
Christopher H.
Showing 201 - 220 of 2342
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Zoe S.
5.0
Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews.
- Gillian G.
Lauryn A.
5.0
Lauryn was great! She made our 16 month old feel comfortable during his first experience with a babysitter. She let us know right when he left when he had stopped crying for us (5 minutes later!) and kept us updated through the night. We were able to enjoy our date night fully and I couldn't...
- Care member
Dakota S.
5.0
Kota has been babysitting our children for over 2 years. She is great. The kids love her and we consider her part of the family. She not only watches them on date nights, but she is the only person we have allowed our kids to stay with for a week at a time while we have left the country for...
- Care member
Dhara P.
5.0
Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e., feeding, tummy time, etc.), provides great recommendations given her vast childcare...
- Staci C.
Nikiya H.
5.0
Nikiya was an amazing asset to our family. Always punctual. Always through. She was kind and full of care. My children absolutely loved her! Extremely professional in all things. Many time went above and beyond her duties. Two thumbs up!
- Care member
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
When can babies drink water and other beverages?
October 28th, 2024 You’ve probably heard that giving newborns water is a “no.” But beyond that, you may have a bunch of unanswered questions when it comes to giving infants an... Read more
6 simple remedies to soothe a baby’s runny nose
February 21st, 2025 Few sights are sadder than a baby runny nose, but as any parent can attest, it’s far from uncommon during baby’s first year — particularly during the latter... Read more
101 fun things to do for kids ages 9-12
February 19th, 2025 Despite having a seemingly endless number of activities at their disposal, it’s almost inevitable that 9- to 12-year-olds will regularly utter the two dread... Read more
Ramadan for kids: How to teach kids about Ramadan through celebration
February 19th, 2025 Popular consumer brands and big retailers are finally paying attention to the Muslim community and our Ramadan and other celebrations because “my oh my” so ... Read more
30 best kids movies streaming now
February 19th, 2025 No matter the weather, movie night always a good idea. Watching a flick, cozied up on the couch with cups of hot cocoa in the winter; outdoor movies in the ... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chicago, IL:
How can I find a Chicago babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chicago, 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 2,343 babysitters in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL?
The average rate for Chicago, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.57 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 Chicago, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 943 reviews of the 2,343 listed babysitters.