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60 babysitters are listed in Darien, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Darien, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can't imagine ever not working with children. Watching and being a part of a young child's growth and development is amazing! I have been working with children since I was a child myself. I went to college while working full-time for a degree in Early Childhood education and earned my Montessori AMS certification in 2016. My...
Heather can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is a fantastic person to have watching your child. She responds to e-mails quickly, and showed up for our appointments at the exact time specified. She connected with my toddler immediately, and really seemed to know exactly how to engage him. We used...
Anne R.
Megan M.
Brookfield, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of Loras College with a degree in Elementary Education and a focus on early childhood. I am passionate about working with children & families and love to watch kids flourish.
I taught preschool for 5 years and have been a nanny for the last 3 years. With the child starting full day school in the fall, I...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Megan helps us on occasion with our five month old daughter. Our daughter loves her and Megan is quickly becoming part of the family. Megan is always on time and excited to see us. She does a wonderful job plying and interacting with our daughter and is incredibly...
Leah K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with twins from 3 months old until school age group as a nanny. I work with different age group of children for babysitting. I went to school for Basic CNA Class. I'm BLS/ CPR Certified. I know American sign language and understand polish. I know I'm asking a lot of the pay I do a lot for the pay and I...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana was great with our twin boys and played a large role in their lives up until we moved out of town. She was always willing to help out however needed and we knew we could count on her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Jesse can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked."
David D.
Cheryl R.
Downers Grove, IL
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny For Weekends, Evenings and Overnights
5.0
(2)
I am an experienced Nanny of 15 years plus. I have cared for infants, toddlers and teens. My experience caring for small children has been a very rewarding experience. Leaving your children in my care will give you comfort and peace you need while you're away. I am experienced with preparing healthy meals, schedule outings and...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cheryl is very dependable, loving and compassionate, she truly cares and takes pride in being a nanny.any family would be lucky to have her be apart of their children's life."
Denise R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of professional experience with children (infants up to school age). I'm a very loving, responsible, extremely punctual, funny, respectful, patient, energetic and hard working individual. I don't smoke. I own a car. I love working with children. I also love pets. I was a registered nurse in Poland for over...
Stefania can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Stefania has worked as a full time nanny for us for 6 years. She is an amazing person and a wonderful nanny. She is kind, loving and safe with my 3 children. She has watched my kids from 3 years to 9 years for my oldest, 1 to 6 years for my middle and birth to 5...
Hannah A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a nanny position with a great family. I am a non smoker with 15 years of nanny experience with excellent references. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, organized, and FUN! I'm CPR certified and up to date on my flu shot, whooping cough vaccine, and covid vaccines. I have a clean background and great...
5.0
"I have known Michelle for over 25 years, and consider her like family. She took care of my two daughters for 7 years while I worked. I think Michelle is great with every age, from newborn to toddler to adolescent. She was always engaged, interacting and playing...
Care member
Yvonne G.
Naperville, IL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
I have over 20 years of experience working with young children and their families. I have worked as a camp teacher, preschool gymnastic instructor, infant lead teacher and toddler lead teacher. I've raised 4 children of my own.
Yvonne can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
4.0
"Yvonne is a delightful, energetic, very caring person. She has a love of children and is very responsible, an attentive care giver. She tries to instill opportunities for learning in all activities she engages within. Yvonne has a heart of gold and I would trust...
Karen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. Babysitting or being a nanny over 20 years. I have experience with newborns up to kids going to college. The last two and a half years worked with babies. l'm looking for an active and friendly family who would like to have a nanny long term.
5.0
"She has been an amazing Nanny for two of my kids from birth to my kids turning 3. Very reliable, excellent with kids of all ages and CPR certified. Ingrida helped with a lot of my kids milestones. "
Care member
Katherine J.
Naperville, IL
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Katie and children are a true inspiration to me. One of the pleasures of working with children is that they are so sweet and I try to help them succeed. As far as working for full or part tome, I am open to both. Animals are a strong passion of mine. I have two dogs, two frogs and a cat. Feel free to message me...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"We interviewed Katie for a nanny opening with our family. She was punctual, friendly, and professional! We went with a candidate whose schedule fit with ours slightly better, but would recommend Katie to any family interested in a hands-on and engaging provider."
Lori M.
Rea M.
Westmont, IL
$10-11/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Rea. A Certified Nursing Assistant. With an extensive background in babysitting for children of all ages coupled with my experience in being a camp counselor before on our church and my fun-loving and caring personality. I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to your family. From preparing healthy snacks...
Rea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Rea for our 1 1/2 year old! She watches our daughter regularly 2-3 days a week & is so flexible & easy to work with. Our schedules are inconsistent & Rea always is understanding. She has a great set up at her home, provides food &...
Gwen O.
Paulina Z.
Lisle, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! It's so nice to meet you! My name is Paulina and I am a creative multitasker who enjoys doing crafts and other art projects with kids. I like to make sure that children have fun, but also encourage the right amount of discipline. I have experience care-giving for neighbors, family, and friends with children from...
Paulina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Paulina is hard working, assertive and detail-orientated. She is kind and caring and her winsome character makes her a pleasure to be around."
Annie A.
Gretchene D.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Educated Filipino Available For Infant Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for my two nephews from birth through their grammar school years. I changed diapers, bottle fed them, took them to the doctors, bathed them, cooked their meals, and assisted them with their school work. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, Visaya and Japanese.
5.0
"I love Gretchene and so does my 4 year old daughter. She plays with her and helps her write her abc's. She watches movies with her and she also cleans the kitchen. I'm grateful for her. She is always available when I need her, on time and sweet as can be. She loves...
Jessica N.
Trezure B.
Glen Ellyn, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm Trezure a 26-year-old caregiver who is now on 9 years of experience. I am very fun, punctual and outgoing. Most importantly I love children. I've worked with children, and I have been around children my whole life. My mother has her Masters Degree in Early Childhood education, and is hoping to open her own daycare very soon....
Trezure can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Trezure provides exceptional care to my baby boy C. Anytime I have to travel for work, go on a vacation or need a getaway Trezure is our go to. In addition to exceptional care, she teaches my 21 month old colors, numbers and fine motor skills. I highly recommend...
Victoria L.
Tasneem G.
Romeoville, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Exclusively On Weekends & Holidays.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- Babysitting for almost 8 years with infants, toddlers and young children (ages 0 - 12).
- Most recent experience with a through infant to toddler (18 months).
- Engage them in reading books, music, outdoor activities & on top of everything, handling them with care & affection.
- Love to be around with children and spend...
Tasneem can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with my 5 year old. Immediately established a rapport with her and could tell she has experience handling kids. Will definitely hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
"A Mother's love is patient, gentle, caring, protective, Unconditional an eternal". Hello! My name is Shakira and I am 36 years old. I am a substitute Teacher and I have a 8 Yr old son and a 9 Yr old daughter. I am CPR certified. I graduated from college in 2011 with a BA in Fashion Design. I have always loved kids, they are so...
Shakira can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shakira is an AMAZING sitter for my son. She has been watching him since I went back to work when he turned 3 months old and now he is 9 months. She helps him in his personal development by taking the time to teach him different skills based on his age range. She's...
Shenika W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Isabella and I am 25 years old. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist in the schools and looking for a summer position! I currently work with 4th-8th graders, but I have previously worked with pre-k. I have many years of experience with babysitting ages 1-10 years old. I am CPR certified. If there are anymore questions,...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabella is wonderful. I would come home to a clean kitchen and hear the happiness in my son’s voice as they played a board game or finished a craft."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, friendly, and warm.
I like working with kids because they keep me young and entertained.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old volunteering in the church school nursery.
In my spare time, I like to drive my teenagers around !
One thing you should know about me is I bring my...
5.0
"Miranda was amazing! She was able to help us last minute! She was extremely flexible with our time being out. She provided updates and made us feel very safe having her with our children! I would recommend Miranda to anyone!!!"
Samantha G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ingrid, married, mother of two great kids (24 & 16). We live in Naperville. I love working with kids all ages. I have a professional experience with them as previously employed at the daycare center over 20 years. During my career at the Center I developed weekly hand-on lesson plans, integrated pre-reading strategies...
Ingrid can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ingrid is an amazing nanny! Over 2 years with us and never late, works gently and calmly with the kids (my 3 girls 4, 3, 1). She does art projects almost every day with them, and researches community and library events and happenings, and does everything with a...
Charity P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience working with children in a school setting. I have 10+ years working with children in their homes. I have been there to help with meals, homework, and bed time routines. I have cared for many families over the years and grow close with them over the years!
Cheyenne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cheyanne is fantastic! I have 2 boys ages 10 and 6. They just love her! She's been so reliable and dependable. She's very easy going and flexible. We love having her watch our kids!"
Melissa W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien, IL
Heather S.
5.0
Heather is a fantastic person to have watching your child. She responds to e-mails quickly, and showed up for our appointments at the exact time specified. She connected with my toddler immediately, and really seemed to know exactly how to engage him. We used her services one time, and we will...
- Anne R.
Megan M.
5.0
Meghan was able to get my 13 month old daughter to start communicating with sign language after only three days! Her patience with children is unlimited and her desire to help the child develop is truly her differentiator. If she would move to Iowa I would have her watch my daughter every single...
- Claira K.
Adriana Z.
5.0
Adriana was great with our twin boys and played a large role in their lives up until we moved out of town. She was always willing to help out however needed and we knew we could count on her!
- Care member
Jesse C.
5.0
Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked.
- David D.
Cheryl R.
5.0
Cheryl is very dependable, loving and compassionate, she truly cares and takes pride in being a nanny.any family would be lucky to have her be apart of their children's life.
- Denise R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Darien, IL:
How can I find a Darien babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Darien, 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 12 babysitters in Darien, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Darien, IL?
The average rate for Darien, IL babysitters on Care.com is $15.33 per hour as of November 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 Darien, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Darien, 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 Darien, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Darien, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.