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2,340 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
5.0
(1)
I love playing sports and doing outdoor activities. I have worked with children of all ages. I enjoy creating safe and positive experiences for the children. I'm very creative and outgoing which allows me to interact with younger kids more easily. I hope to someday become a school counselor myself and continue working with kids.
Lesly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her! "
Care member
Evelyn D.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am flexible with the needs of each family and child. Communication and follow-through are my priorities when taking care of your children how you know best!
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Evelyn was a delight for my 3 kids and our dogs, too! They baked brownies, played outside, and will be glad to see her again :-) "
Elaine M.
5.0
(2)
With over 8 of experience as a nanny, I bring a wealth of practical skills and a genuine love for working with children. My approach is centered on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. From organizing creative activities to assisting with homework and housekeeping, I am dedicated to...
Adele can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Adele is super fun and reliable. Always babysits last minute for us and the kids love her!"
Elaina T.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient....
Jenn G.
Natalie A.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalie! Born and raised in Chicago. I also had the privilege of living in different cities such as Madison, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin as I attended school out of state. I have one year of experience working in Madison and one year in Milwaukee. So far, being back in a Chicago, I've worked with four...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Natalie is a kind, thoughtful, creative, and punctual individual that we were so happy to meet and work with! I'm confident that she will excel in any nanny/babysitting job since she did wonderfully with our 11 week old."
Dulce A.
5.0
(2)
I grew up the daughter of a childcare specialist, so working with kids has been second nature to me since I was a kid myself. I have a degree in Developmental Psychology, and currently work in a research position at the University of Chicago where I work directly with kids everyday.
My life values as well as extensive (10+...
Gemma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Gemma is amazing!!!!! I have know her and her family for 7+ years. She has cared for my 7 year old son at different stages of his life, and we all absolutely love her!! Gemma has been around kids her whole life. She is smart, warm, and fun! She relates to children...
Shannon W.
Alexandria P.
Chicago, IL
$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Graduated Nursing Student Looking To Provide Summer Care!
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience with kids sick and healthy! I am graduating from Loyola University Chicago in May. I am looking for a FUN summer working with any age before I take the NCLEX and start at the hospital. People describe me as outgoing, loving, and able to improvise quickly. I have certifications in basic life support and...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandria watched our kids for date nights and occasionally when last minute plans came up. She is very caring and they absolutely adored her!"
Briana C.
5.0
(1)
I have six years of experience and would love to help with childcare and house needs (errands, meal prep, etc.) I am organized, responsible, and have a medical background, so your kiddos will be in great hands! Also, my schedule is flexible.
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel nannied for our family in Waco for three years. She has the sweetest heart and is beyond helpful. She will be missed!"
Ashley W.
Brenda M.
Chicago, IL
$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Excellent Care With Children Of All Ages; Provide Total Housekeeping Duties
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brenda, I'm looking for part time childcare job for the summer and a little about me I've been a nanny for 10+ years, I have experience working with infant as early as two weeks. I help with sleeping training to up to potty training. Looking forward to find a good family. Please feel free to message me and I have tons...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family has had the privilege of working with Brenda over the past 3 years. Brenda started with us when our daughter was a newborn. She helped us navigate all of the newborn/toddler phases - from getting our daughter on a sleep schedule, to eating solids, potty...
Greta P.
Caroline M.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline and I am a 25-year-old student in nursing school. I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old and have had lots of experience with children of all ages. I have worked as a nanny, preschool assistant teacher, and pediatric ER tech. I am also a medical assistant and have received certification in...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My boys just love Caroline! They would look forward to their "Caroline nights" with great enthusiasm and would plan activities in advance. Caroline has helped out with cleaning & organizing their play space as well. She's very dependable & always punctual. I'd hire...
Katrina D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 grown children and have worked with children for over 20 years in my capacity as Director of Ministries to Children, Youth and Families for the United Methodist Church, East Greenwich RI. I love kids of all ages and enjoy the adventures that they create! I have reference letters that I am unable to upload due to the...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol has the ability to engage with any age child (or human, for that matter) like no other person I know. She is caring and interested in everything that child has to say or is interested in. And she will participate. In everything. I've seen her ice skate,...
Beth Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12+ years experience working with, nannying, and being an occasional sitter for children from infancy-6th grade. I have been a nanny for up to 7 kids at a time and have experience caring for kids with cancer, learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and so forth. I have also provided tutoring services for pre-school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again"
Maxine B.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children 10+ years. My experience varies. I make myself responsible to the needs of the children and whatever pertains to them (meals, laundry). My experience doesn't just stem from being a Nanny, BUT I am mom to a beautiful, highly energized, caring, loving, kind hearted 14y/o freshman.
2021 - Current, shared...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa has been our nanny since the summer of 2020 and has been amazing for our family. She started when our oldest was 10 months, before our youngest was born. She has been so great with both our boys who are now 3.5 and 2 years old. She is very active with them...
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Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
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Sandra B.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Sandra, and I'm 30 years old. Currently working in a specialty dental office as a dental assistant from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Park Ridge area. throughout my career , I get renewal for CPR certified and first aid. I'm also a bilingual speaker: English & Spanish. I have my own transportation with valid drives...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Sandra is absolutely PHENOMENAL! Stop
scrolling immediately and hire her right now, I know it’s daunting to hire someone to watch your kiddos without knowing anything about them. Well Sandra makes that process tremendously easy and smooth. We did a meet and...
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Jessica F.
Chicago, IL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pre-School Teacher Who Is Bilingual In French And Loves Children!
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jessica.
I am a graduate of New York University, currently working as a French Instructor in a Private Preschool. I am punctual, energetic, and responsible. I am interactive and love to do crafts, go outdoors, and play games! Children are absolutely my passion and I do my best to make activities fun and...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Jessica via Care.com. I was a little concerned to hire anyone via this platform as I had never done so before, but Jessica not only made me feel super comfortable knowing my son was safe, but she exceeded my expectations. I had just started my first job as...
Christine E.
Lauren D.
Chicago, IL
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 37 years old Nanny from Venezuela, living in Chicago. I graduated in Marketing in 2009.
Currently I have more than 6 years of experience in caring for children in USA, from newborn to 9 years old.
I am outgoing , friendly, logical and patient. With my experience I'm able to provide a supervised, safe and stable environment...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Lauren is amazing! She was our daughter’s nanny as a baby until she went to daycare and has been our regular babysitter since. Experienced with multiple children , ages newborn to elementary age. She is kind, responsible and punctual. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My previous and current bosses say that I'm the perfect combination between authority and love. I love to play and read. I'm a big fan of outdoor activities and I know which places in the city make special events for kids, story times, etc. I have pedagogy because I'm a Psychologist and I can help your kids to reach their...
Nerivel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nerivel is the best nanny I have ever seen! She is very responsible, punctual and her best skill I think she has is how she handle multiples kids with the same age when they are toddler or newborns taking everything under control. She is also great with discipline,...
Alejandra G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring and teaching for 8 years and work with children from a wide variety of backgrounds and needs! I am currently a second grade special education teacher. I specialize in reading and phonics instruction for students with diverse needs, including dyslexia and autism. I received my elementary teaching degree from...
Eila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Eila was our nanny for the summer months (2024) and she is an absolute dream for a baby. My son was 5 months when she started, and from the first day they met, he has been smiling ever since. It's difficult to find trustworthy care as a first time mom, but I knew I...
Nina P.
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Tina M. and I've recently, reactivated my care. com account. However, I have an extensive, work history & a strong academic background. I've been a personal assistant & caregiver aide, for almost 20 years. I've worked as a petsitter, for over 5 years and daycare provider for 2 years.
I'm a lifelong resident...
Tina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tina was a great candidate. Strong experience and seemed to have a very good head on her shoulders. Though we did not hire her, well felt strongly enough about her qualities to write this review. We hope she finds a good fit soon!"
Jennifer L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Lesly A.
5.0
Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her!
- Care member
Evelyn D.
5.0
Evelyn was a delight for my 3 kids and our dogs, too! They baked brownies, played outside, and will be glad to see her again :-)
- Elaine M.
Adele P.
5.0
Adele is super fun and reliable. Always babysits last minute for us and the kids love her!
- Elaina T.
Maria R.
5.0
I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient. She manages chaos with fun and grace....
- Jenn G.
Natalie A.
5.0
Natalie is a kind, thoughtful, creative, and punctual individual that we were so happy to meet and work with! I'm confident that she will excel in any nanny/babysitting job since she did wonderfully with our 11 week old.
- Dulce 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 2,340 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 $19.93 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 1,033 reviews of the 2,340 listed babysitters.