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
2,374 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
CPS teacher looking for some summer gigs.
I am a friendly, creative, outgoing person who loves children of all ages. Over a decade of childcare experience - teaching in multiple early childhood settings, nannying, babysitting and tutoring.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Booking Hannah was my first care.com experience and I'm so glad I chose her to watch our 14 month old for a night out. She was so comfortable with him and patient as he warmed up to her when she got here. He seemed less interested in our leaving and more interested...
Mimi M.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! Over the years I've worked with many families, but my experience is just one of my strengths. My responsibilities are typically but not limited to; feedings, diapers, nap times, & developmental activities. I've worked with children domestically, internationally, and experiencing various conditions (premature,...
Rana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Rana in July 2022 to take care of our child that was 5 months old at the time while I worked from home 3 days a week. Rana has been with us for a year now and the bond she has developed with my child is amazing. You look at them interact and you know these...
Konstantina B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sinem, and I am 27 years old. I graduated in May 2018 with a degree in Elementary School Education. I am currently a fifth grade teacher on the Southside of Chicago. I am very reliable, responsible and nice. I will follow instructions to the best of my ability. I like to go above and beyond for the families I work for...
Sinem can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic - Kids (10, 8, 2) all love her! She is extremely flexible, dependable, and sweet. Her love of kids is extremely evident."
Jan G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Yes, males can be baby sitters as well. I've worked with youth and teens almost every year since graduating high school. During my college years I was the babysitter for all 5 of the professors kids, age ranged from 2-16. I also house-sat when they were gone for the summers. I graduated with my masters in counseling psychology...
Abraham can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Vasiliki. I am located in the Portage Park area. I've been taking care of children for over 28 years. Having 8 children myself all grown up now. As well as past experience working in a home daycare. I can provide references upon request. I have experience from two months to eight years of age. I can...
5.0
"Vasiliki is so amazing with my child. She treats him like her own and that's hard to find nowadays. He's always talking about her and the fun they have along with the other children. He always cries when he leaves there! He always asks me "mommy when are we going...
Kiki K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We used Cristina as a nanny for our 3 month old son when I went back to work from maternity leave. She was a very caring Nanny and I could tell my son really enjoyed having her around. He would always smile when he saw her which is rare for a baby that is so...
Taylor M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I love babies and kiddos, so here I am, offering my services for you and your family. When babysitting, I like to be involved and reading to them, taking them to the playground and doing any activities that they enjoy from playing Barbie to playing trains. I also like to do sensory activities with...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kristen to help us organize following a move. She did an absolutely incredible job. She showed up early and was extremely pleasant. I really hope she's still doing this the next time we need her!"
Nash G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun and caring sitter. I love children and hope to have some of my own one day. I have experience with all ages but my expertise are infants and toddlers. I am energetic and always up for an adventure with your children. Whether it's needing a part time nanny or sitter or even a date night, I am here to help!
Irais can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabby and I am 22 years old living in Chicago. For over 6 years, I have been a camp counselor and babysitting children as young as 3 months to 12 years old. I also did student teaching for a first grade classroom my senior year of college. I love spending time with kids whether it is playing fun games, making crafts,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic sitter.
Gabby made us feel really comfortable as travellers from the U.K. travelling to Boston for work - letting us have a date night whilst travelling with our 7 month old baby.
She was extremely professional and friendly and I have no hesitation...
Sarah M.
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Janae I've been a babysitter most of my life, I started out with family (little brothers, nieces & nephews etc.) I babysat for kids from infant up to preteens. Three years ago is when I started to get paid for babysitting. I love babysitting because kids are pure and help me connect with my inner child and creativity. I...
Janae can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Janae is very helpful with babysitting. I can go about my Day being stress free knowing my kids are in good hands. She’s helped clean around the house and after my two kids. My kids also have autism and she is very patient with them."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Yin (pronounced "een")! I am a former elementary school teacher with CPS as well as a high school tutor.
Yin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very nice and polite & took very good care of my son I will definitely hire her again. "
Kathleen O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The first paying babysitting job I had was for a 2-year-old boy. Since then, I have babysat for a family with three children: the youngest boy under the age of two, a 5-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy. I have also grown up watching my younger sister and baby cousins (sometimes newborns). I have babysat for family with two...
Reena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Reena was great with my kids (5 & 9)! We were lucky to have her with us all summer: swimming, board games, fun activities, and lots of treats! She helped them with daily summer learning work (assigned by mom) and was quick to learn their favorite things/activities,...
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My last child care experience was with a family of three in Lake Forest, IL (newborn now 10 months, 4 year and 6-year-old girls), all three of them were incredibly sweet and I really enjoyed spending time with them, It was a full time position. I also help a family of three (4, 5 and 7-year-old boys) on Sundays all day long. In...
5.0
"Valentina helped us out on short notice, which was greatly appreciated! Hope she can sit for us again! "
Jane D.
5.0
(1)
I haven't babysat in a few years, since I was in high school but I'm very good with all ages of kids was involved in a lot of sports and clubs in high school so I would be able to help with practicing. I'm also very good at helping with homework.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?"
Brenda B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since my early teens! I love working with children and am currently an elementary school teacher with some extra time in my schedule. I like to spend time outdoors, cook, read, and have fun getting to know kids!
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Did an amazing job babysitting at my wedding multiple kids despite cancellations and a whole lot of confusion from my end. My kid had such a fun time with them and I can't thank them enough for making everyone's day special!"
Lee J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Megan!
I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. My experience ranges from babysitting for date nights to volunteering as a teachers aide in many situations and being a nanny as well.
I have a passion for working with children and I am now on the search for a full time nannying position hopefully to...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan watched our two boys so that we could have a date night. She did a great job...She arrived on time, fed them dinner, bathed them and got them into bed on time. She started reading to our 2 year old before we even got out the door. Definitely going to be our...
Damon S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sandrine. I have experienced as a caregiver. I can do light housekeeping work, prepare meals, and assist in bathing and dressing. I have a vehicle for pick up and drop off. Please email me or message me if you're interested in hiring me. Thank you!
Sandrine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sandrine responded to my messages on Care.com, promptly. She showed up to every appointment on time. She seems to be very patient, and has a very easy smile. My 3 boys aged 9, 6, and 4 really enjoy her. She is fun and playful with them. I encourage you to give her...
Chaon K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Annie! She watched my son for a year part time during the week while I worked remotely. He was 13 months when she started with us. She has the best attitude, great listener, takes direction and initiative, and brings great...
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
-I am a mother of two beautiful girls 19 and 24 years old, we have lived in Chicago since 2011. I worked as a nanny for 2 beautiful families and for almost 4 years in Daycare.
-I love working with children, I am a very patient person and I like to work hand in hand with parents so that the baby receives the best, always focused...
Yajaira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and she did extraordinary in that room. After a year I transferred her to our toddler room where she worked with...
Jasmine R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lexi, my lengthy experience & youthful heart make me a great babysitter. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children of all different ages and needs. I have years of experience working closely with children with special needs. I also have worked with children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and anger...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lexi is an energetic, hard working, friendly person that is easy to work with and always fun to be around. In 3 years of having Lexi work for me, she never once let me down. I can't recommend her highly enough!"
Anne S.
Showing 21 - 40 of 2373
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Hannah H.
5.0
Hannah is great! Our son loves her.
- Darcie M.
Rana A.
5.0
We hired Rana in July 2022 to take care of our child that was 5 months old at the time while I worked from home 3 days a week. Rana has been with us for a year now and the bond she has developed with my child is amazing. You look at them interact and you know these two love each other. We are very...
- Konstantina B.
Sinem K.
5.0
Definitely on my list when I need a sitter! Watched my daughter (7) and nieces (9 & 11) who were in town. They loved her! She is prompt, professional and reliable. Highly recommend.
- Sanya G.
Vasiliki B.
5.0
She has to be one of the sweetest care takers I have ever met! This makes sense as she has 8 kids of her own, amazing! Every time I would pick up my 16 month year old son, he would have a smile in his face and start laughing. She also makes homemade food like chicken noodle soup, this is especially...
- Vanessa A.
Cristina V.
5.0
We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her the 2nd week she worked for us...
- Melody D.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
Do nannies get overtime?
November 13th, 2024 A common question when families hire a caregiver is: do nannies get paid overtime? The quick answer: yes. But according to the most recent ... Read more
The 19 best preschool apps for learning and fun
November 13th, 2024 While phones and tablets are no replacement for hands-on learning, there are a number of preschool apps out there that are fun and educational and that can ... Read more
How to teach kids about the diverse winter holidays around the world
December 4th, 2023 When December rolls around, it’s nearly impossible to enter a mall, watch TV or go online without the reminder that Christmas is coming. The Santa-laden hol... Read more
How to get a daycare job
February 8th, 2019 “Child care is really one of the hardest but also one of the most rewarding jobs,” says Angela Wolfe, owner of ... Read more
What do you need to work at a daycare?
February 8th, 2019 “When I was little, I loved taking care of kids who were littler than me,” says Angela Wolfe, owner of ... 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 2,374 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 $19.83 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 1,152 reviews of the 2,374 listed babysitters.