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2,346 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)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, 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
(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
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & 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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college student in my last year 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 aged infant- 10 years old. I can help with school,...
Cadyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My goal is to provide children with a rich, nurturing, and safe environment in which they can develop both creatively and emotionally. I am optimistic, accountable and eager to commit for a long-standing relationship and start immediately as you want to. I have certification for Early Childhood Development, CPR certification and...
Norma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Norma is always a pleasure to deal with. She is pleasant with the kids, punctual and puts the safety of the kids as her priority. I have never seen Norma on her phone or occupied with any distraction. She is so reliable and I trust her with my kids. Norma is very...
Linda A.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Francisca was wonderful. She arrived early, asked great questions, and gave us full confidence in her abilities. We plan on using her for our date nights in the future."
Kyle S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I've had 8 years of experience. I'm really patient with children, such as playing with them. Also, I like to take advantage of the time while they are asleep, such as to clean around the house, etc. When it comes to speaking to children, if parents agree for me to teach them a new language.
Maria can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I am already looking forward to the next time we hire Maria. She was wonderful with our two energetic and active toddlers (2 and 3.5 y/o). She played with them outdoors, engaged then in playtime with their toys, read books to them, did some light tidying in the...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(2)
Hello! My name is Siubhan. I study Theater with a minor in American Sign Language, and I spent my last summer as a teacher and a camp counselor at a performing arts summer camp. During my gap year before college I was a nanny, I have experience babysitting and I worked for various summer camps throughout high school. As a nanny...
Siubhan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Siubhan is my sister and she is very responsible and has a great sense of humor! She's really fun and has a lot of good ideas and you could probably never be bored around her. She is also very present and engaged with all the kids that I've ever seen her babysit....
Konnie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are in need of a fun loving, punctual caretaker, I will be a great match. I am an energetic and active individual, so keeping up with children is not a problem. I have had experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yesenia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future."
Jennifer C.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I've always had a bond with children and always had fun playing with them and talking to them. They're all each unique and filled with joy. I've been babysitting for years now and I am experienced with taking care of children. I'm responsible, punctual, caring, kind, and ambitious. I can do crafts and outdoor activities...
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"She is a caring person she goes above and beyond her duties."
Mikey R.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 nieces and nephews, so I started babysitting at a very young age. I have watched infants, toddlers, and young kids. Most recently I have spent a lot of time with my best friend's children from infant to school age. I've watched kids from 7 weeks old to 2 years old; some of these reviews are listed on my profile. I have...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We just had Aubrey over to watch our 3 month old son and we already can't wait to hire her back. She was punctual, confident and relaxed with our young little guy, she put him down for a nap effortlessly, and we had great conversation as we showed her the ropes...
Katie B.
Peggy L.
Chicago, IL
$23-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 20 Years Experience Available Weekdays
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Peggy and I am interested in the nanny position you have posted. I am a very caring and dependable person. I am CPR/first Aid certified. I am a non-smoker and take proper precautions to protect everyone's health. I am up to date with current covid and flu vaccines. I have 10 years of professional child care. I...
Peggy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Peggy was wonderful with our 3-month-old son. She did age-appropriate activities, e.g. tummy time, walks and reading during the day. She was great to work with."
Vanessa P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Tina M.
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 you are looking for someone that you...
- Veronica G.
Lexi A.
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.
Angelica M.
5.0
Angie was awesome to work with! She has a calming yet fun presence and my toddler loved playing with her! She followed all instructions and asked questions when appropriate. We will definitely hire her again for childcare in there future!
- Joanna Villacorta G.
Colleen M.
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. She is SO patient with my 9 year...
- Melissa W.
Anastasia T.
5.0
Anastasia is great! She watched our 4 year old son while we were out for a date night; they made art, read plenty of books, built Lego spaceships - she did an all around amazing job.
- Travis 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 $19.94 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 1,001 reviews of the 2,346 listed babysitters.