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2,350 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
I'd describe my personality as understanding, caring
I like working with kids because it's feels like I'm working with my own kids. kids in general are cute , so being able to be a small path of their growth means a lot to me.
I'm looking for a job that I can feel, accepted, comfortable, and happy as well as impact the people...
Camila D.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
With +4 years of experience, I have had the pleasure of working with wonderful families and caring for children of various ages (0 months-14 yo)
I can help you with:
Preparing breakfast for the children.
Getting them ready for school.
Driving them to school and other activities.
Preparing lunch.
Taking them to play at the...
Camila can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Robyn
I am from South Africa, but have been in the US for 6 years. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children ages 0months to 9 years old. I worked as an Au pair for up to 2 years and then transitioned as a full time nanny and house manager. I am very patient, nurturing and organized. I am highly skilled...
Robyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Maria Agustina L.
Chicago, IL
$24/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello to all families!
I'm Agustina I'm 28 years old. I'm a nanny with nine years of experience and I'm looking for a full time nanny position! I'm CPR certified, I am fully vaccinated, a non-smoker, and bilingual in Spanish and English. I'm dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's growth and...
Yacsani L.
Chicago, IL
$34/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Yacsani! I Want A Part Time In The Afternoons With My Child If Possible!
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, and compassionate person!
I like working with kids because it brings to joy to me. I have a child of my own I work with kids so I'm always surrounded with kids and I just love teaching them, playing with them.
I'm looking for a job that is part time I work at a daycare part time...
I've been caring for children for over six years every summer at my local summer camp and after school programs and have a passion for helping them learn, grow, and develop.
I have cared for ages from 3-13 years old and I have loved the experiences that come with working with children.
For the last 2 years, I have solely...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Vanessa A.
Chicago, IL
$18-50/hr
I'm a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in Public Health with a minor in Disability and Human Development. I have experience as a team lead, where I oversaw and cared for children, developing my skills in patience, empathy, and effective communication. I am eager to bring my dedication and passion for helping others to a nanny...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 15+ years of experience as a nanny and sitter, and I truly love what I do. I take great pride in nurturing strong, intelligent, and kind children. My background includes working with kids of all ages, from newborns to 16-year-olds, and I have experience with multiples and children with disabilities. Currently,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
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
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lorena worked with our family as a mother's helper and caregiver to our baby in the first 6 months of his life.
Lorena was the perfect fit to work with our family. As someone experiencing postpartum anxiety, she contributed a calm and supportive presence. With her...
Lauren R.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, travel, 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.
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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.
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
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.
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?
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How much do babysitters charge in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for Chicago, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.93 per hour as of January 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 1,040 reviews of the 2,350 listed babysitters.