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2,339 babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Daniela, I am a nursing student at The University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor. I am looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the summer (up until end of August). I am located in the Logan Square/ Avondale area, and I do have a car for transportation! I have 5 years of experience working with newborns and up to...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daniella was great with our 18 month old. He can be a little shy with new babysitters but immediately warmed up to Daniella as she read him books and shared laughs together. Each time, she's been extremely punctual and communicative. Highly recommend."
Jen B.
Celia R.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Grad Student, And Future Speech Therapist Who Loves Kids!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cece and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist from Chicago. I currently work in an elementary school with preschoolers to second grade. I come from a large family and close-knit neighborhood, which has connected me to many babysitting opportunities over the course of the last 10 years.
My experience ranges from...
Celia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet...
Jennifer K.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miah. I am 24 y. o. I am an occupational therapy student completing my second year of graduate school in Chicago. I have 3 years of childcare experience. I have also worked as a healthcare technician for 2. 5 years where and I assisted adults with their activities of daily living and monitored their vitals.
Miah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Miah is a wonderful caregiver. She is reliable, caring, kind, respectful and very dependable. I can tell she cares a lot about my son and he loves her. I know I can count on her day or night and that's very important as I work crazy hours and two jobs. She goes...
Nicole P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"
Jacqueline H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic mother of three. Now that my daughters are in school and one is happily married, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I think kids should learn as much as they can about the world around them and it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature,...
Francia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Francia was an excellent nanny for our 15 month old daughter. Francia nannied our daughter for a 3.5 week short term duration to fill in for our longer term many, who was on break. Francia was communicative and amenable with our situation, and gave a very...
Ryan G.
Christine M.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outgoing Part-Time Babysitter Ready To Support Your Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Christy and I am a bubbly and outgoing caregiver. In my free-time, I love reading, dancing, playing piano and playing pickleball. I work in the healthcare industry during the day and am a health/wellness fanatic. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions- I'm looking forward to talking more to...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Christy has nannied for my girls this summer. She is very reliable, punctual and personable. In addition, she's energetic, patient, creative and adaptive to kids' needs. My kids absolutely adore her. We would all give her the highest recommendation!"
Dana P.
5.0
(1)
My name is Tina and I live on the Westside of Chicago (near Wicker Park). I have a background in Psychology and Education. After graduating, I worked at a learner center that re-mediates students with reading, reading comprehension, and math. I have been working with kids since high school and have a passion for working with...
Tina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tina is an exceptional individual! She is honest, caring, compassionate, intelligent and dedicated. She has a magnificent way of working with children and others in her care. She handles difficult situations with compassion and tact. I highly recommend Tina if...
Veronica G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare provider and tutor for 4 years now. I've babysat and nannied from ages 16 months to 13 years old. My tutoring experience ranges from middle schoolers to college level courses.
I enjoy working with kids because they challenge me to think differently and have unique perspectives.
Safety is the most important thing when...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Colleen M.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 18 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age.
I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9) everyday from school, run errands, bring her home and do homework with her and make dinner for my three kids....
Melissa W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Angie is a natural with kids! We use her services for our two toddler boys and can't be more delighted. She's punctual, organized, great at following directions and always present and engaged. I highly recommend!"
Neesha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katherine (Kat), and I am 23 years old. I come from a somewhat big family, and was always the one to watch the little kids. I've been babysitting since I was 13, and nannying since I was 20. I love to cook, do artwork, and overall be an absolute goofball. I adore pets/animals in the home as well.
I work best with...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine has been babysitting our infant, now toddler, regularly since March 2022. She is incredibly loving, reliable and communicative. She goes above and beyond with creative, educational and fun activities that keep him learning, growing and entertained! "
Alexa N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Jamie, I have babysat and nannied for about eight years. I was also a camp counselor at a day camp and sleep away camp for the past few summers. I have lots of experience with kids ranging in ages 2 months- 11 years old. I am very responsible and energetic. I love working with children! I am fully vaccinated, CPR and first...
Jameson can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad she is going back to school as she is just wonderful for our family"
Stephanie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
3.0
(2)
My name is Joelle and I am 28 years old.
I have over seven years of childcare experience.
I have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
I worked for two years at a daycare called the Crayon Box and through them I have been certified through the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Infant Safe Sleep...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"I hired her, but then a little over a week before her start date, she backed out. I realize things happen, but it felt like my job offer was just used as leverage to get more hours/$ from her other part-time family. This process is so time-consuming and...
Jennifer T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 and currently work at a nonprofit in downtown Seattle. I am looking for part-time positions babysitting and opportunities to fill in for date nights. I have worked with children all my life. I am a very attentive and a fun loving caregiver. I enjoy creating different activities...
Anastasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Anastasia watched our little guy while we were on vacation. She was very reliable and gave great updates through the night, even sending a cute pic of him playing and having fun. She has a great demeanor and our son was comfortable with her right away. We would...
Harmony C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college student studying youth ministry and have been involved in direct children's/youth ministry for the past 5 years. I have been exposed to the caretaking of children and youth my whole life though and have nannied for numerous families. I can help with school, arts/crafts, extracurricular, making meals, any...
Cadyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I have 8+ years of childcare experience as a nanny, gymnastics instructor, eldest sister and after-school volunteer. As a nanny, I've provided care for children aged 5 months-12 years and experienced in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, schedules, providing developmental and age-appropriate activities,...
Candice can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened up our daughter's day but also helped clean up the house and keep us organized!"
Jerry T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Adriana, I have a BS in Molecular Biology from Loyola University and currently doing my masters there in Bioinformatics. I have 6 years of paid experience with children. I used to be a dance teacher for toddlers and I also worked as a full-time nanny for a couple of families in the suburbs with babies and toddlers...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Adriana is a gem to be around and my 5 month old loves her. She is patient, calm, loving, fun, and experienced. She cares about the baby and takes great pride in doing the job well. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend! "
Care member
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hiiiii!
My name is Francisca and I'm currently a sophomore at Daley College.
I love kids and babysitting, I tend to have a lot of patience with kids and my love kids and taking care of them is something that I find natural and easy to do
I've been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I took care of my younger siblings...
Francisca can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
3.0
"Francisca was great initially - she watched the kids, and did some light housework when the kids messed something up! It was great. She was with us for 2 months and she didn't provide adequate notice when she wanted to stop working. We could see signs of...
Myra C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Daniela C.
5.0
Daniella was great with our 18 month old. He can be a little shy with new babysitters but immediately warmed up to Daniella as she read him books and shared laughs together. Each time, she's been extremely punctual and communicative. Highly recommend.
- Jen B.
Celia R.
5.0
CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet and positive and always willing to...
- Jennifer K.
Miah B.
5.0
Miah is a wonderful caregiver. She is reliable, caring, kind, respectful and very dependable. I can tell she cares a lot about my son and he loves her. I know I can count on her day or night and that's very important as I work crazy hours and two jobs. She goes above and beyond and is so thoughtful...
- Nicole P.
Diana M.
5.0
She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!
- Jacqueline H.
Francia S.
5.0
Francia was an excellent nanny for our 15 month old daughter. Francia nannied our daughter for a 3.5 week short term duration to fill in for our longer term many, who was on break. Francia was communicative and amenable with our situation, and gave a very personable and warm vibe during the hiring...
- Ryan G.
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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 2,339 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 $19.85 per hour as of December 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 1,084 reviews of the 2,339 listed babysitters.