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60 babysitters are listed in Darien, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Darien, IL
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:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when she leaves. If it wasn't for her having to relocate she would have a job as long as she wanted. She has grown to...
Elissa K.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmyn is a wonderful nanny to our 1.5 year old daughter. She is patient and kind and has helped to expand her vocabulary and manners. She is very professional, punctual and takes her job seriously. We only have positive things to say about her personally and...
Benjamin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 14. Since then, I have cared for kids from the ages of 10 months to 12 years old. I have experience changing diapers and helping with chores around the house. In the past, I have helped watch groups of kids at a church, and help a mom watch her kids while also doing housework.
5.0
"It was so nice to be punctual and take really good care of my child. I would like to hire you again.!"
Jessica F.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & 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
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Trinity has been a nanny for our son from the time he was 6 months old and we couldn’t ask for a better person to spend all day with our little guy. Prior to Trinity no one outside our family had ever watched him, so we were very excited to find someone we felt we...
Care member
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 a hard worker and genuinely puts a great effort to creating a positive and educational atmosphere for children. She has been tutoring my daughter for a few years now, and occasionally babysitting for about 5 months. She evidently is passionate about what...
Margaret S.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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
"We have been using Laura for a little over a year and couldn't be happier. She is flexible, reliable, communicative and we truly feel our son is safe in her home. She has an endless amount of toys and books but she also does craft projects with the kids and teaches...
Colleen M.
Laura R.
Lombard, IL
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have graduated from high school in May 2017. For the last 2 years of high school I was apart of my schools preschool program were I was a TA and an intern. I feel comfortable babysitting all ages and helping out around the house and such. I have experience in sitting babies, toddlers (including potty training), elementary age,...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Marlene A.
Romeoville, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
High School Babysitter Available On Weekends And Weeknights
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marlene and I am 22 years old and a recent college graduate, studying nursing. I am CPR certified and have taken courses on first aid. I am currently studying nursing and will be available all summer. I have my license and my own car. I have experience caring for ages under 1-12years and up and can care for sick...
Marlene can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marlene is a smart young lady, matured, respectful, punctual, trustworthy and dependable.I hired her as a back up babysitter for my two boys and they love her. She follows whatever instructions Required in taking care of the kids and communicates effectively.She...
Elslin N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will be finishing my masters program in May and graduating with my Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. I start my position at a K-5 elementary school in the fall and I am looking for a full-time nannying job for this summer (2023). I have been providing child care both as needed and in full time positions since I...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is a GREAT pet/house-sitter!!! We trust her with our 4 dogs and our home. We know they are in very capable & loving hands when we leave them with Rachel. She's extremely reliable and responsible and the dogs really love her too!"
Karen F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Family,
I am a Nanny with the following certifications and experiences:
More than 15, 000 thousand hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair)
- Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association).
- Special Needs Experience:(Autism and ADHD).
- Managing ADHD, Autism, learning...
Priscila can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Priscila is fantastic; she went above and beyond while helping with my 9-month-old daughter. We enjoyed working with her and would hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(23)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids started 5 years ago in Brazil as a day care assistant , and in the US I've cared for ages from 0 to 9yo. I'm a nurturing, energetic and respectful parenting oriented caregiver.
I love to help the little ones learn, reach their milestones and express their feelings as they grow. I like to go outside and...
Geysa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Geysa has been our nanny for our child (now age 21 months) for the past year. She’s kind, patient, organized and creative. She does a wonderful job identifying my daughters needs, teaching her new skills, and plans great outings for her. She also walks my two...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Diana. I am 53 years old and have 2 grown-up kids. My husband is a truck driver. I have been working with kids (ages newborn to 7 years old) for 15 years and have excellent references. I am loving, caring, calm and understanding. I am a fan of outdoor activities, enjoy playing educational games, also love...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Diana was our nanny for over 3 years. She is simply amazing and came recommended to me from a colleague at work who was looking for a new family for Diana since her children were going to be in school full time. She cared for our daughters full time (newborn to...
Mary W.
5.0
(1)
I have experience in caring for children from 1-month-old to 14-year-olds. Two of the babysitting jobs I had required long hours, therefor I was in charge of taking the child to school, performing light house keeping, healthy meal preparations, homework help, bathing, and getting ready for bed time. I have tutored and...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Please allow me to recommend Brittany for the position of babysitter of children from the ages of Toddler to 12 years old. Brittany was my babysitter for months before she moved to Chicago. I and my children were devastated when Brittany moved, but I also wanted to...
Lizette N.
Elizabeth C.
Willow Springs, IL
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Multitalented Family Assistant. My Passion Is To Care For Others!
5.0
(4)
I have experience caring for all ages. My favorite activities include getting creative: drawing/painting/crafts. ! Cooking is also a passion of mine - preparing food and serving nutritious snacks and meals. I also enjoy light cleaning and organizing, running errands and grocery shopping and being a chauffeur. I'm an animal...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lizzi has been with our family for over 2 years. She is wonderful with our kids, and very respectful. She is always on time and I trust her. As a bonus, she is an animal lover who is great with our dog :)"
Laura G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a daycare teacher at two schools, I'm a mom of 3, we have our own apartment, own transportation, I have been a nanny on here in the past and a babysitter as a teenager. I have always loved kids and being with them to help them grow, learn, help fellow parents out, be a date night sitter, pet sitter, house sitter, you...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids are very happy with Rebecca. We are moving out of state and unfortunately we have to find new childcare arrangement. You would be lucky to have her."
Joanna M.
5.0
(1)
Hello and thanks for checking my profile. My name is Justyna. I am 46 years old. I started working as a babysitter when I was about 19 years old and I gained experience through a few different families. Also, I was teaching English to kids in my hometown. My mother was a childcare provider and a special education teacher, so I...
Justyna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Justyna has been like a member of my family for 7 years. We have 3 children, ages 9,8 and 5. The reason we will no longer be needing Justyna is because my youngest will be starting full day school in the fall. Justyna has kept my children occupied, comfortable and...
Barbara S.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have used Nina many times to babysit our two kids. They are now 2 and 4 years old and she has watched them since my youngest was a baby. The kids love her and ask about her all the time. She is dependable and extremely responsible. If we had a need we would hire...
Bridget P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien, IL
Samantha G.
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 was a big issue for her and she...
- Care member
Corinne C.
5.0
Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when she leaves. If it wasn't for her having to relocate she would have a job as long as she wanted. She has grown to be apart of the family and we are...
- Elissa K.
Jasmyn B.
5.0
Jasmyn is a wonderful nanny to our 1.5 year old daughter. She is patient and kind and has helped to expand her vocabulary and manners. She is very professional, punctual and takes her job seriously. We only have positive things to say about her personally and professionally. We would absolutely hire...
- Benjamin R.
Cathryn C.
5.0
It was so nice to be punctual and take really good care of my child. I would like to hire you again.!
- Jessica F.
Calli P.
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.
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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 $16.17 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 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.