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2,357 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
Jayla L.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a patient, calm, and creative childcare provider with a passion for making a positive difference in children's lives. My calm demeanor and friendly smile make me approachable to children of all ages, and my creative side keeps them engaged and learning through imaginative play.
With one year of experience caring for...
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "
James G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years.
I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "
Jenna M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for 12 years, working with children infant-12 years old. In high school, I worked at an indoor gymnastics facility where I hosted children's birthday parties and supervised play. In 2013-14 I volunteered at a Boys and Girls Club tutoring a third grader, and during the fall of 2014 I tutored a fourth grader....
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our favorite babysitter ever. 100% miss her. Punctual, responsible, attentive, great with the kids, provided and initiated helpful ideas."
James D.
Ellie R.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a hard, motivated worker and I have been working in childcare for over 6 years. I have worked in a preschool during summers while I was in school and have multiple babysitting jobs throughout the years! I recently graduated with my masters for mental health counseling. I have worked in Chicago public schools and am...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great babysitter! My kids loved her, was on time and so respectful. Would definitely hire her again! "
Lauren G.
Bogumila D.
Chicago, IL
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...
Bogumila can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in the morning, and was always timely and never missed a day of work. She was flexible if I needed to switch a day...
Michelle G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tavion, and I would describe my personality as outgoing, caring, patient, and energetic. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy teaching, engaging in creative crafts, embarking on exciting adventures, or simply making fun memories, I take great pride in being a part of a child's growth and development.
With 5...
Tavion can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tavi handled a tough situation very professionally and very well. It was our son's first experience with a caregiver that wasn't family so he took some time to adjust. But Tavi was very patient and my wife had nothing but good things to say about her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a young professional working in a High School library, I've been working with kids for over 5 years in many capacities, including babysitting, teacher's assistant, tutoring, and giving art classes. I'm fun, calm, and I love kids! I'm fluent in English and Spanish, and I speak a little Italian too.
Inoa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Inoa did a great job of watching my 8 year old. she had a great time, would hire her again"
Brittany H.
Michele D.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends
4.3
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michele worked for us for a year as our nanny in a nanny share. She took exceptionally good care of the children and I never had any concerns leaving them in her care. The kids loved her and she clearly deeply cared for them too. She knows a lot about child...
Meagan P.
Daphne J.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Loving Nanny Excited To Find Her Next Family! :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, compassionate, energetic nanny who your children will love!
Experience:
-Babysitting since I was 15
-5 semesters of classroom field-experience at the university level
-1-on-1 tutoring of a 1st grader, focusing on her reading comprehension
-Part-time nanny for 18-month-old girl
-Full time nanny for 2 boys, aged 2...
Daphne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daphne has been an amazing caretaker for our 2 year old son! She is incredibly attentive and engaging, encourages creativity through art and music, planned daily activities out of the house at the library and local parks to ensure he is gaining social experiences,...
Care member
Sayoni B.
Chicago, IL
$19-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, and welcome to my child care profile. If you are interested in tutoring services, please visit my tutoring profile. My name is Sayoni and i'm a CPS elementary teacher. I love children and am experience with babysitting my family members. I've experienced taking care of my nephew who is autistic with ADHD from new born- now...
Sayoni can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sayoni is really warm and personable. I have hired her on two occasions to watch my 10wk old son for a few hours. I like that she engages with him, reading and playing music. She always sends a text to confirm a few days in advance and she took the time to meet...
Robin R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 24-year-old that works at a tech company. I'm a reliable, caring, patience and empathy for others and their feelings. I like to take kids outside to do activities that involve exploration and discovery and allow kids to express themselves in an open environment. I have 6 years of babysitting experience including...
Peace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Peace was really great with our family, she came the first day prepared, with activities to do for our little one, also she had a lot of energy and our daughter loved that. She helped doing meal prep, and listen to our needs (like to send mom a lot of. pictures...
Elssie G.
Ximena G.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ximena I'm 22 years old, I am a college student and full time worker. I have about 3-4 years of experience being a paid babysitter but have spent my entire life helping raise my nieces & nephews. I've taken care of newborns, toddlers, middle-schoolers, and elders. I'm currently working as a teacher assistant and...
Ximena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I had hired Ximena to house/pet sit my house. She was respectful to my house, very kind to my animals, and very trustworthy. She is someone I can call last minute to help and She does not hesitate to come last minute."
Maria G.
Lucia N.
Chicago, IL
$22-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have approximately 9 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I love working with children of all ages, with the most experience working with ages 8 months-10 years. I currently work as a guest teacher for Chicago Public Schools and am preparing to get my masters in Early Childhood Education.
Up until recently I've been...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucia is an amazing nanny! She is hands down one of the best, we ever had. She has great energy and was in tune with what our kids like. She communicates well and is often asking what/how we want things done so that she can gel with our family. We cannot say enough...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have over 8 years of experience babysitting children ranging from 6 months old to 14 years old. I am energetic and responsible!
Nora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young Rembrandts. I got my bachelor's degree...
Dylan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have known Dylan for over a year and she has always provided supportive, loving, trusted care for our (now) 2.5 year old son. She has always been reliable and responsive (great communicator) and easy to work with. She is warm and helpful and we always trusted...
Jaime F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Jayla L.
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.
Payton H.
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 young children from toddlers to...
- Care member
Charlotte B.
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
Katherine B.
5.0
Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent.
- James G.
Kali M.
5.0
Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual, dependable, fair, reasonable, mature,...
- Jennifer D.
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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 2,357 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 $19.91 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 1,044 reviews of the 2,357 listed babysitters.