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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
4.6
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariah Nichelle, a former high school English teacher and elementary school dean. Now, I work in the mental health field. I love my job especially working with the community. I hope to help you with your children and I can't wait to connect with you!
Mariah can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah is an incredibly patient and adaptable person. Her background working with kids of all ages shows that she is capable of nurturing them and provide a safe environment that encourages growth. I have known Mariah for 5 years and she is someone that I can...
Alexandra B.
Renata M.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I'm an easy-going, responsible, reliable, loyal, caring individual. With a wealth of experience, including raising my own 2 daughters and 10 yrs of dedicated care for newborns, toddlers, and early school-age children, including twins. I find immense joy in teaching kids good manners, instilling important values, and fostering a...
Renata can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"For anyone looking for a kind and attentive nanny, I would strongly recommend Renata- she is an amazing nanny who will treat your child like family. She is a genuine, trustworthy person and a true natural with children. Renata encourages creativity and play while...
Margo M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU. I have always had a passion and a heart for children and have spent the past few years gaining experience with children from all walks of life.. I have also been a toddler classroom teacher, a nanny, and I completed my internship at CSU's Early Childhood Center in...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's outstanding, the best we've ever hired to watch our toddler."
Brandi J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a proud mother of two grown children and a loving grandmother, I have a deep-rooted passion for children and a proven ability to build strong, nurturing relationships. With years of experience caring for my own family and fostering close bonds with my grandchildren, I possess excellent patience, empathy, and a warm,...
Nubia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"*Review written by my wife* We'll always cherish the time Nubia spent with our family. Nubia took care of our daughter from the time she was 3 months old until she was 2 and our son from birth until 4 months old. We made the difficult decision to send our kids to...
Alexander N.
Simran S.
Chicago, IL
$24-41/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 42 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 4 years. I am available with my own transportation. To me, being a babysitter isn't just "watching over kids" while their parents are out. I think it's important to be involved and grow within the families. I am very energetic and enthusiastic about taking care of kids. I absolutely love being a...
Simran can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simran is very responsible and dependable. She not only met the kids' needs but she met our needs as well. She did everything we asked her to do and was confident in taking care of the kids. I would definitely recommend her!"
Dyticia R.
Guadalupe S.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lupe , I am a professional experienced Montessori educator Woman , I will be so happy to assist you in caring your children . I am a very reliable , patient respectful person who loves to care, interact , play learn with children and enjoys being part of their life. I have worked with children of different ages...
Guadalupe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lupe has been with us since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost two and a half. We have to move out of state for my husbands job, otherwise I would have been with her for many many many years. I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is such...
Lexi S.
Marisol B.
Chicago, IL
$28-29/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a new grad and love working with kids.
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate, and kind.
I started working with kids when I was 14 years old and would babysit for family.
In my spare time, I like to go on walks with my dog, and try new restaurants with friends.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marisol was very quick to communicate, arrived on time and was very great with our almost-two year old. We’ll definitely hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to Chicago for work and am looking for families needing a date night sitter and/or weekend sitter. I have been babysitting children since I was 13. I have experience with children of all ages, and I have babysat up to seven children at a time. Babysitting has always been something I enjoy and take great pride...
Cali can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Cali is a wonderful babysitter! Our children thought she was so much fun and we experienced her as conscientious, very experienced, and creative. We offer her our highest recommendation!"
Jessica L.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am an experienced and reliable house manager with 6 years of experience helping families run their house smoothly. I am fully vaccinated and have clean driving and criminal records. I have a bachelor's in engineering and I am a very dependable, proactive, organized and detailed oriented person.
I am currently a...
Lais can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lais is a caring, loving and patient person. She has been amazing with our child. Any family would be lucky to have her. I trust her completely with my most precious gift!"
Kelli S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelor's in Psychology from IU, and I currently work as a mental health professional with children and adolescents. I found that I loved working with kids when I first started babysitting in high school, and I have continued to do so since. I was an older sibling and cousin in a large family so being a...
Ashlynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashlynn has babysat for us many times. Our daughters (9 and 11) love her and always feel safe and comfortable having her over. We don’t have family in the area so we’ve even had Ashlynn stay overnight and felt totally comfortable with her doing so. Everything was...
Care member
4.7
(12)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I have a huge passion for children! I have been working as a nanny/babysitter for about 11 years now with newborns through the age of 13 years old. One of my biggest goals is to make sure the children reach all of their milestones. I enjoy showing them new things likes the ABC's, numbers, colors,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Elizabeth was wonderful with my 4-month-old daughter. She took care of my daughter for a few weeks before she started daycare. Elizabeth was always on time and ready to jump in to help with my daughter as well as tended to household work. Elizabeth treated her like...
Lindsay W.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my friends children on a daily scheduled basis. I have also taken care of and helped raise my siblings' children. I've taken care of newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very big on reading and arts and crafts. Anything to keep children's minds stimulated. I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
Evelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn was with our family for over 4 years. During this time, she helped our family raise our three daughters from newborns to infants to toddlers. Evelyn is highly dependable, patient, kind, punctual and trustworthy. She is extremely creative and regularly did...
Sam M.
Oriana A.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very affectionate, sweet but at the same time firm. I'm also very fun as I'm a camping leader so kids will never get bored and we can sing so many songs in English and Spanish so your kids can also be bilingual.
I am part of a non traditional educational system that increase emotional, financial and leadership skills that...
Oriana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Oriana is very professional and she was great with the kids. We had to change our time (make it an hour earlier) the day before and it was not a problem for her. Very quick to respond. They bonded with her and can't wait to see her again!"
Andrea G.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria I am a designer, I really love to make new things, so I am a creating person who love finding a lot of activities to do, inside and out side, I am very passionate and patient with kids, I love dance and sing, painting. I really love babies, I have been around kids since I am a teenager at my church doing so much...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Maria is our go-to sitter for our toddler. His face lights up when he sees her. She’s a natural! Maria is engaging with him, and she’s always punctual. Having a sitter was a bumpy transition for him at first, but Maria was very soothing and warm with him. I also...
Care member
Grace B.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Grace, a flexible and experienced sitter eager to connect with families as a date night or regular sitter.
I am experienced caring for children of various ages, including toddlers and infants.
My schedule is incredibly flexible, accommodating to both daytime and evening hours, as well as weekends.
In addition to...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Grace! My boys adored her and asked for her to come back often!"
Katy H.
Jayla L.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...
Jayla can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"
Essence J.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, and caring.
I like working with kids because they tend to have a positive and optimistic outlook on life.
I'm looking for a job that is part-time or occasional (date nights, etc.).
I started working with kids when I was 14. Eight years later and I still enjoy nannying or...
Eliana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Payton H.
Chicago, IL
$41/hr • 2 yrs exp
College Student With Childcare/teaching/pet Sitting Experience :)
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a sophomore at Columbia College Chicago majoring in multiple writing studies. I'm dedicated to creating a caring and calm environment for kids and pets alike! I'm extraordinarily patient and accepting in moments of chaos and will always prioritize your child or pets safety. I have two years of experience as a swim...
Payton can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Payton has a knack with people engaging insight on that person’s personality right away and approaching her interactions and communications in a way that makes them feel comfortable and easy. She also has this knack with animals as well. She teaches swim lessons to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Charlotte and I am a 20-year-old social work student at Loyola University Chicago. I have some extra time on my hands and am seeking employment in childcare. I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old, and have even had experience as a summer day camp counselor. I have experience with infants as young...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Charlotte was a great sitter for our kids. She was communicative from the outset, the kids loved her, and the house was immaculate when we came home. This morning the kids asked us to leave again soon so she can come over again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "
James G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Mariah M.
5.0
Mariah cared for our 13 month old on an evening out, and did a great job connecting with him, giving him dinner and getting him to bed, and making us feel comfortable that our baby was safe!
- Lauren F.
Renata M.
5.0
For anyone looking for a kind and attentive nanny, I would strongly recommend Renata- she is an amazing nanny who will treat your child like family. She is a genuine, trustworthy person and a true natural with children. Renata encourages creativity and play while respecting the schedules of the...
- Margo M.
Taylor W.
5.0
In the three months that Taylor was our nanny, she was nothing short of outstanding. Our four month old son loved her immediately, and my husband and I appreciated how calm, patient, nurturing, and loving she was when working with him and caring for him. Taylor has a sweet and happy demeanor, and...
- Emma S.
Nubia F.
5.0
*Review written by my wife* We'll always cherish the time Nubia spent with our family. Nubia took care of our daughter from the time she was 3 months old until she was 2 and our son from birth until 4 months old. We made the difficult decision to send our kids to Montessori after my daughter's 2nd...
- Alexander N.
Simran S.
5.0
Simran helped us out of a last minute jam. She took very good care of our 6 month old son, and we appreciated her flexibility in working with us.
- Kevin 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.