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2,330 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
Aidan W.
Chicago, IL
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a PA student at Northwestern, looking to work with a few families regularly after school and on the weekends. I have experience babysitting and worked at a daycare for 1 year in undergrad. I have also worked as a certified nursing assistant for 4 years during undergrad and between undergrad and graduate school. I love being...
Aidan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hi! I'm Molly and I have about 4 years of on/off experience with child care... from babysitting to camp counseling to daycare. I can help with anything around the house you may need additionally to child care. I love art, and will gladly do crafts and fun projects with kids. My mom is a preschool teacher so I have plenty of...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hello there! My name is Regina and I am a 19-year-old undergrad student at DePaul who is looking to babysit. I have 6 years of experience and love kids! I babysat all throughout high school and throughout summers. I will prepare food, entertain, and clean after kids ranging from toddlers to preteens. Additionally, I am open to...
Regina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Giannina E.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm a responsible, playful and fun person. I had babysit kids between the ages of newborn-12 years old. I am a pet friendly enjoy playing with kids and pets. I have my resume and recommendation letters from the families I have nanny/babysit for. Currently do date night sitting for two families in Winnetka. Any questions please...
Giannina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Dejah P.
Chicago, IL
$10-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello I am Dejah. I've been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I am good with children of all ages. I also know how to cook and bake. I like to play games and arts and crafts to do with children. I am a pet lover also. I will enjoy helping any family in need of my assistance.
Dejah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Elizabeth S.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am 24 years old looking for part-time and occasional child care opportunities. I have a full-time job as a Business Development Manager at a scientific staffing agency in the West Loop. I am available during the week any time after 5:30/6 p.m. and have flexibility on the weekends.
I have had...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rosalyn H.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr
Being the second oldest of five, I have grown up caring for my younger siblings. We are all three years apart, therefore I would help my mom with my youngest two sisters; from feeding them as babies, changing their diaper, babysitting them as kids to now helping them with school as teens. I have experience as a patient care...
Rosalyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I am aseasoned babysitter and prior nanny. I work full time and finishing up school for my Master's at NU. I love working with kids! I have a sister who is 9 years my junior and cherish the time I was able to help out with her.
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Sharuti M.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a couple years of baby-sitting experience. Good with children especially difficult children.
Sharuti can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Charlee, and I am a first grade teacher for a public school district. My entire life I have loved working with children. For three years, I worked at a daycare for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years. Since I was 14 years old, I have nannied and babysat for several families as a full-time summer nanny,...
Charlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Cristina. I've been working as a paralegal for the past 3 years, but I'm leaving the firm to get my masters degree at UIC. That said, I am excited to start babysitting again! I've been babysitting, house sitting, and pet sitting occasionally and regularly since 2011.
During 2013 and 2014, I worked full-time...
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
I recently graduated from Rush university with a degree in occupational therapy and am looking for a temporary babysitting job while I study for my boards/before I start work. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages through baby sitting and my schooling, where I specialized mostly in pediatric occupational therapy....
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hey there! I'm an art student here in Chicago. I come from a family of 6 so I grew up helping take care of my younger siblings. I first started helping out as a "mother's helper" when I was 12 years old. Eventually I moved on to babysitting and have taken care of infants through middle school aged kids. I like helping out with...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
watch them and feeding them and they take a nap time. playing with them. changing the diapers, teaching them do right. cleaning them from dirty etc.
Malena L.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am the oldest of three. I have always taken care of them since they were younger. I also have taken care of my younger second cousins as I am also one of the oldest to babysit the younger ones. I am planning to pursue a associate degree in child care in the near future. I love children and want to teach them little...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
Thank you for viewing my profile.
I have ample experience in both babysitting and full-time nannying.
I am a fully remote WFH Social Media Manager with a flexible schedule. I am in the process of applying to Grad School for my Master's in Social Work. Ideally, by that time I would love to be a full-time student...
Cameron can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
One of the best experiences I have had with child care is helping to raise my littler brother. Having two working parents meant that I was the free babysitter. I loved spending time with him, and he is now one of my best friends. When I agree to watch children, I understand the responsibility that I am taking. A child's safety...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Kaitlyn I.
Chicago, IL
$14-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a young energetic person looking to begin working as a nanny. I have many years experience with babysitting young children and helping out in a preschool. I currently work as a merchandiser and would like to change course with my worklife. I love helping children grow and learn through fun and creative activities. I will...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Taylor and I have 5+ years of experience babysitting. I have experience watching kids within all age ranges. I also have experience as a camp counselor for a camp for foster kids. This is a week long camp I volunteer at in the summer, and it is truly one of my favorite weeks of the year (I am a kid at heart). I...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
I have over 10 years of experience babysitting and nannying. I can help with light housekeeping and laundry and meal prep. I love working with kids of all ages, especially little ones. I am comfortable with pets in the home as well. Currently working part-time as a gymnastics instructor in River West, so my availability is...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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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 2,330 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 1,003 reviews of the 2,330 listed babysitters.