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60 babysitters are listed in Darien, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Darien, IL
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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.
4.7
(20)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a childcare provider with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day and any...
Katarzyna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Definitely recommend Kathy! She showed up right on time and was able to get our 13 month old down no problem. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided childcare for 8 different local families from our community, and worked with children ages six to 12 in a socio-cultural children, youth, and event center in Germany. I am a Gold Award Girl Scout, and I am currently studying to become a Teacher. My babysitting experience includes working with young infants to...
5.0
"Alexandria did a great job with the kids! She arrived on time and came prepared with activities for the day. The kids really enjoyed baking cookies and playing board games with her. Would definitely recommend."
Karyn H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am assistant teacher. I have 11 years of experience working with infants and children with Down Syndrome and Autism. I love working with children. I enjoy playing games, read and doing art projects. I am caring, responsible, flexible and energetic if you have more questions you can contact me. Thank you!
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is a terrific nanny. She is highly dependable, communicative and caring. She has a lot of energy and is very proactive. She is able to have fun with the kids and still help them stay accountable to their school work and home responsibilities. I highly...
Kimberly C.
5.0
(5)
Hi, I'm Nenia, a 47-year-old woman & I've been nannying for 12 yrs. I just ended nannying for one wonderful family I've been with for 2. 5 yrs. They have a beautiful 8-month-old and rambunctious 2. 5 yr old. They will happily provide a reference. I'm now available Monday through Friday, looking for somewhere around 16-18 hours/2...
Nenia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We highly recommend Nenia as a nanny! She has been with our family for almost two years taking care of our son and will soon be taking care of our new infant as well. Our son lights up every time it’s a “Nenia day” as he knows he has a fun day in store! Nenia keeps...
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Jailene B.
Romeoville, IL
$16-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience in babysitting children from watching my own 2 sisters and 3 cousins. I love interacting with kids and helping them learn. Im very interested in how children develop and learn. I dont mind reading to kids or helping them learn to read on their own. I have reliable transportation and know how important...
Jailene can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jai was an amazing helping hand with my 18 month old daughter. She watched her in the mornings, got her ready for daycare and dropped her off. Additionally, she watched her and put her to bed when I went out with a group of friends. She was very kind and patient...
Brittany P.
Jenna I.
Westmont, IL
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna and I would love to be considered for these jobs. I have been babysitting for roughly 8 years or so and am CPR trained and certified. I love children and always enjoy activities with them. Creating new and fun activities to do for them is always something I take pride in. It is important to help them enjoy their...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a friendly and love-able person. Willing to do house chores and extremely detailed person."
Katie R.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated caregiver with over 20 years experience, working with newborns up to teens. I'm passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow & learn. I'm very organized, & I strive to create a clean, safe environment for your child. I've been blessed with 7 nieces & nephews, so I'm...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot even begin to express my appreciation and thankfulness for Samantha! She is such a wonderful caregiver and truly shows the upmost love and care towards the children she works with. When Samantha first started working with my 3.5 month old daughter, feeding...
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 12 years of childcare experience working with multiple families watching up to 7 children at one time. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I've had experience with children up to 13 years old and as young as newborns - my husband and I have 2 of our own!
I love personalizing activities for each child since everyone...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cori is an amazing caregiver to our one year old girl. She comes five days a week as both my husband and I work full time. Our daughter is always happy to see Cori come through the door every morning and we know our daughter is in good hands with Cori. She helps...
Sarah R.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 11-month-old babygirl and although my availability for recurring weekly clients is limited, I am always interested in potential bookings for unique needs including but not limited to: PA/FA hours, date nights, pet sitting, and caregiving gigs. I have unique experience as a chaperone or...
Jasmyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmyn has been one of the best care providers my son has ever had. The first time she watched him, was my child's first time experiencing any type of child care and he has always enjoyed every moment with her. She is very patient, attentive, and very sweet. The...
Crystal N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...
Calli can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and patient and even did a great job with working with special needs. I would definitely rehire."
Kathy T.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
4.0
"Shelby nannied for us for two months before we no longer needed care. She was great with communication and our kiddos enjoyed their time with her!"
Shannon F.
Trinity F.
Villa Park, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Fully employed/Not seeking work until August 2025*
Hi, I'm Trinity! I'm a reliable, patient, and attentive sitter/nanny. Here are some bullets about me:
- Experienced in working with disabilities and severe allergies.
- I'm a big fan of arts and crafts projects, going to the park, library visits, etc.
- Willing to help out...
Trinity can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We LOVE Trinity! She is the absolute best and our kiddos' favorite! She's sweet, funny, creative and dependable. She's never late and has accommodated schedule changes and last minute requests at times. My kids ask to see her when it's been a while. We adore her!"
Jackie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two children, ages 18 and 21, whom I have raised myself. My experience with children goes back to my college years during which I was teaching piano and music theory, while also babysitting for multiple families. I currently work in Oak Park teaching piano and language. Recently I was employed by a wonderful...
Dagmara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dagmara is an absolute pleasure to work with, and our daughters adore her. She has worked with our family for 1 year, and we couldn’t be happier. She is extremely reliable, always on time, and we trust her completely with the care of our girls. She drives them to...
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Bernadette L.
Naperville, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Bernadette and I'm 27 years old. I work full time for a company phoenix Converting. I have a lot of experience babysitting for family members. Ages were anywhere between 1-month-old to 6 years old. I was a nanny for a family for about two months due to my friend which was there nanny breaking her leg. On a...
Bernadette can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Bernadette watched 5 year old daughter and my dog. She was really great with my daughter. She is very playful with children and took good care of my puppy. My daughter really enjoys spending time with Bernadette and looks forward to see her. "
Marybeth S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified substitute teacher in Illinois (Riverside Brookfield High School). I have just under 2 years of experience babysitting children ages 3 and under. I would be a great fit for children ages 7 and up, as I can help navigate technology and remote-learning assignments. I have led theatre camps for teenagers at...
Michael can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping and pet care responsibilities. He is very patient and creative with the children in helping with the remote...
Andrea N.
Anna S.
Homer Glen, IL
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anna! I am 22 years old. I have attained my bachelor's degree in psychology and am now working toward attaining my masters to pursue child and adolescent psychology. I am kind, caring, patient, and determined. I have been working with children in various areas (tutoring, child-care, and giving piano lessons) since...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is organized and is a great communicator. She is responsible and takes great care of our daughter. She babysits weekly for us and is always keeping our active toddler busy by doing a wide range of activities. She is wonderful to work with, I would recommend...
Megan T.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien, IL
Miranda M.
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.
Ingrid M.
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 smile, a sense of ease, and cheerful...
- Charity P.
Cheyenne B.
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.
Katarzyna W.
5.0
Kathy was an ideal babysitter for our two boys. She was very warm and very competent. Her experiences certainly shows.
- Care member
Alexandria B.
5.0
Alexandria did a great job with the kids! She arrived on time and came prepared with activities for the day. The kids really enjoyed baking cookies and playing board games with her. Would definitely recommend.
- Karyn H.
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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 14 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 $18.71 per hour as of April 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 Darien, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Darien, 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 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.