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2,346 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi to the parents reading this!!
I'm currently a full time college student, seeking a degree in Business Makreting.
I love kids and I don't know how much I can emphasize that, I grew up being the oldest child, so taking care of my younger siblings made me care for every child I look after as if they are my own. I will always...
Laura can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Sandra
I'm a kind, loving, friendly, reliable and patient person. I have 10+ years of experience with babies and children, the last 2 years as a Nanny full-time and part-time here in Chicago.
I love to contribute to their growing and learning from them each day, the children are great teachers of love.
I'm from...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a bs in early childhood education and 12 yrs experience and 6 letters of recommendation.
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, funny, down to earth
In my spare time, I like to dance, volunteer, hang out with my friends, watch movies, travel
Keisha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Krasimira, I have experience with any age children, I started babysitting when I was 16. My first job was at a day care with children from ages 2 to 8, as a helper. I helped teachers with teaching, reading stories to the kids, lunch time, and putting the kids to sleep. I enjoyed everyday being with those kids....
Krasimira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krasimira was our favorite babysitter. She started babysitting our boy when he was 14 months until 2 years. She showed our family that we can trust her. She always came on time, prepared his meal, did the kids laundry, and always knew how to make him laugh....
Hrisi C.
Farkhanda A.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Who Loves To Play Games, Read, Write And Help With Homework!!!
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I have 10+ years caring day and overnight for children of all ages. I am mostly experienced in caring for newborns to children up to 13 years of age. I absolutely love reading stories to children and encouraging them to do so as well. I enjoy taking them to the museum, library and to the park, weather permitting. I am...
Farkhanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Farkhanda is a an excellent, detail-oriented worker that makes her tasks appear effortless. She's a trustworthy worker that you can rely on anytime. As my house manager she impeccably executed all her duties including home maintenance, handling household bill,...
Sia A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Wryly- I'm a 25-year-old Non-Binary Nanny living on the north side of Chicago. I love to sing and play guitar, longboard along the lake, and create visual art and fashion. I've been a childcare provider since 2016, and am still providing service to some of the very first families I've worked with. Most of...
Reilly can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reilly was fantastic. She watched my 5 year old and 1 year old while the wife and I went out on a much needed date night. She was promptly here when needed... took all instructions given... and we returned to a happy home with 2 sleeping kids. Better yet? Hearing...
Marc F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Linda. I am a Registered Nurse, I am currently back in school for a graduate level degree and work PRN as a NICU/OB Nurse and part time as a nanny, tutor, and babysitter. I have 10+ years of babysitting experience.
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linda was amazing! We would definitely hire her again to take care of our 4 year old. She is extremely qualified to care for children as a neonatal ICU nurse going back to school for her advanced degree, was very prompt, and really nice to our son. Highly...
Care member
Caitlin B.
Chicago, IL
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Graduate Who Loves Children Looking For A Babysitting Or Nanny Position
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlin, and I have been babysitting for over 20 years. I have experience with children of all ages, but I am particularly fond of newborns (my friends call me the "baby whisperer"). I have been a caregiver for newborns (including a set of twins), toddlers and preteens.
I have three bachelor's degrees from...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Caitlin was an absolute blessing in our lives! She started babysitting for my 3 month old when I went back to work. My family fell in love with her starting with the first time she came to babysit my daughter. She always arrives on time, stays constant...
Elizabeth A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Just a super fun and creative nanny/babysitter!
I have 7 years of experience; as a daycare teacher and sitter. I'm very familiar with activities, crafts, and curriculum. I am CPR certified and also have an Associates Degree
Lorena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lorena was so good to our three year old daughter while we had her with us for four months. She had all of the characteristics you would want in a nanny: trustworthy, reliable, considerate, fun. We never had to worry when Lorena was on the job. She was also very...
Catherine J.
Renee B.
Chicago, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing And Conscientious, Educated, Professional, Seeking Full-Time, Permanent Nanny Position
5.0
(22)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I HAVE DEDICATED MY CAREER IN CARING FOR CHILDREN BECAUSE I HAVE THE PASSION FOR AND BELIEVE IN THE POTENTIAL OF ALL CHILDREN BEING THEIR VERY BEST SELVES BEGINNING IN INFANCY.
Hi there! My name is Renée. I've experienced 10+ wonderful & rewarding years as a nanny. Fostering the physical, socio-emotional and cognitive...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Renee has lots of great energy, came super prepared, and did tons of enriching activities with my 7 month old! She also came on short notice - baby got sick and couldn't go to daycare, so we needed someone the next day and she was ready to go and made sure we were...
Jacqueline S.
Danielle S.
Chicago, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I have lots of experience caring for children including babysitting for over 12 years, nannying in the summers, camp counselor for grade school-aged children, and teacher's aide at a religious school. I have cared for children as young as two months and as old as 13. I have driven children to schools and camps, made them...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle took care of my infant one day a week from 6-9 months, and she was always very dependable. She was great with our daughter- always finding ways to interact with her and play, and keeping her on a consistent nap and eating routine. She even kept our home...
Amanda G.
Brenda S.
Chicago, IL
$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as funny, thoughtful and responsible
I started working with kids when I was 16, occasionally babysitting, then I started teaching English in Brazil to kids from 4 to 12yo. In the U. S. my first experience was taking care of 3 kids (5, 7 and 10 when I started) for two years.
After them I was a nanny...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brenda is an amazing person and she's great with children. She is patient, kind and extremely responsible. She is experienced at dealing with kids all ages, always being loving and creative. In addition to her childcare skills, she is very organized and clean,...
Livia L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Betsy! I've been a babysitter/nanny for almost a decade. I've been working with my current family for 2 1/2 years, and sadly they will be moving to Texas by the end of April. When I started with my family they were first-time parents to an adorable baby girl. She was 8 months and now she is 2 and has a baby sister that...
Betsabe can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Betsy is caring, dependable, and fun! She loves our daughter like her own and has become an irreplaceable member of our family. Betsy keeps our daughter busy and is constantly teaching her new things, including Spanish. She takes advantage of what the city has to...
Mindy F.
Parker S.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive, energetic, fun-loving, and reliable person who has a few of years of experience working with children and teenagers in both a formal classroom setting and in an out of school setting (both after-school and informal museum/zoo settings). I love working with kids and seeing them grow and expand. I am a very...
Parker can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Parker is great with kids and incredibly reliable! I highly recommend Parker for your childcare needs if you're looking for a creative and warm care giver."
Kim K.
Rosa S.
Chicago, IL
$15-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm an experienced and enthusiastic baby sitter who loves child care. I speak two languages English and Spanish fluently. I have worked daycares and Montessori's. I have worked with infants to ages 13. I gained many great skills through my job and schooling. I'm responsible, reliable, and hardworking . I know how...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosa was very wonderful with our children she was very friendly and polite. Our kids really loved her and asked my wife and I for her to come again. "
Michael H.
Rachel H.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Ready In Short Notice! Responsible And Dependable With A Positive Demeanor And I Love Kids!
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Rachel, and I've been a nanny for 13 years. I used to fix feet for, but I quit 13 years ago to be a nanny. I'm reliable, responsible, funny, consistent, empathetic, compassionate, smart, responsible, athletic, creative, kind, thoughtful, generous, courteous, alert, consistent, intelligent, loving, and creative! I am...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is an amazing person! I have known her roughly a decade, and have never been let down by her. She is a women that would give the exact shirt of her back to someone in need, and that is rare in the 21st century at least from everything I have seen. She is...
Krystle S.
5.0
(5)
I'd describe my personality as a creative, responsible and patient person. I'm from Brazil and I love to share my culture and food around the world. I've been working with kids for the last 6 years, doing reading classes at the library, theater and art crafts. I also have experience working with amazing families taking care of a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gui is an absolute rockstar and the kindest soul. I needed a babysitter after a last minute cancellation before an out of town trip and he was a complete lifesaver. He was responsive, flexible, creative, communicative and my kids loved him. I can’t wait to work...
Sabina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
15 years of Ski Patrol | trained as a First Responder in CPR, and advanced first aid 10 nieces and nephews, child care expertise at private events
Catherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine is a lovely babysitter. She is enthusiastic, punctual and follows instructions perfectly. Her maturity and experience gives her an edge above the rest and you can leave your child with her knowing they are in capable hands. She looks after my 1 year old...
Radhika M.
Hello families!
My name is Anne and I am a second-year medical student interested in pursing a career in Pediatrics! I have experience babysitting children of all ages, and would love to help families with their babysitting needs this Summer. I have a car, am vaccinated, and CPR certified. I also have experience caring for...
Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi my name is Molly! I recently moved to the San Diego area from Chicago. I went to college in Louisville while playing collegiate volleyball. I have worked the last 4 years in Chicago as a Pediatric RN. I have nannied my entire life, have 7 nieces and nephews, and am CPR and PALs certified. I also worked 3 years as a...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Krasimira P.
5.0
Krasimira was our favorite babysitter. She started babysitting our boy when he was 14 months until 2 years. She showed our family that we can trust her. She always came on time, prepared his meal, did the kids laundry, and always knew how to make him laugh. Everyday when i came home my boy showed me...
- Hrisi C.
Farkhanda A.
5.0
Farkhanda is a an excellent, detail-oriented worker that makes her tasks appear effortless. She's a trustworthy worker that you can rely on anytime. As my house manager she impeccably executed all her duties including home maintenance, handling household bill, and running errands. She also did a...
- Sia A.
Reilly P.
5.0
Reilly was fantastic. She watched my 5 year old and 1 year old while the wife and I went out on a much needed date night. She was promptly here when needed... took all instructions given... and we returned to a happy home with 2 sleeping kids. Better yet? Hearing from my son the next morning "when...
- Marc F.
Linda O.
5.0
Linda was amazing! We would definitely hire her again to take care of our 4 year old. She is extremely qualified to care for children as a neonatal ICU nurse going back to school for her advanced degree, was very prompt, and really nice to our son. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Caitlin B.
5.0
Caitlin was an absolute blessing in our lives! She started babysitting for my 3 month old when I went back to work. My family fell in love with her starting with the first time she came to babysit my daughter. She always arrives on time, stays constant communication throughout the day, and keeps the...
- Elizabeth A.
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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 2,346 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 $19.81 per hour as of November 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 Chicago, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chicago, 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 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 1,141 reviews of the 2,346 listed babysitters.