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Find babysitters in Deerfield, IL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Deerfield, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Deerfield, IL
Nicole K.
Arlington Heights, IL
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Nicole, and I'm thrilled to connect with you! Currently a Junior at UIC, I bring with me 7 years of valuable babysitting experience. My passion for being around kids is deeply rooted in my upbringing, where I had the privilege of caring for little ones I've known since their toddler days. My approach to babysitting is...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son. Nicole is organized, responsive, and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to my friends and family. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me!
I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Haley rocks!"
Erik E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old.
In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great with our daughter, showing immense care and responsibility. Our daughter not only learned a lot but also had so...
Jake N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna. I've been babysitting for over 10 years, I have very good references. I have 2 kids. I'm a nice, friendly, trustworthy person. I live in Mount Prospect. Feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for your time! Hope to hear from you!
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been helping our family for the last few months and we are very happy to have her! She is warm, friendly, great with kids and a very hard worker. She is always on time and does a great job irrespective of the task. We love having her around! "
Jagdamba S.
Larissa S.
Wheeling, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and they love me back. I find a great pleasure watching a child grow and I am happy to be around to help and teach basic things. I have fantastic references that make you sure you found the best nanny for your precious kid.
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as:
Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking.
We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our...
Agnes O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the owner of Munchkinz Day Care. I have 10 plus years of experience with children. When I was growing up, my mom had her own day care in our home and I loved every minute of it. I love being with children because everyday is something new. I love taking kids out for walks and to parks when the weather is nice out. I love...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my...
Molly C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I am a 48-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 24, 22 & 19 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 7 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more weekend/ date nights where she can be with them. "
Megan D.
5.0
(1)
I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. And I would love to help out any family that I can in my spare time. I am also CPR certified! My pictures are from working with kiddos in clinics
Maddie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and polite. Would highly recommend."
Elizabeth L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Candice and I am a business major at CSUN. I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking and relaxing in my spare time. I love children. No I don't have any children of my own yet because I do want to finish school first, but I cannot wait for that day! I love the joy that kids bring on a day to day basis. They are always happy,...
Candice can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Candice for a temporary position before moving to NY. She was dependable and was also willing to sit for days not on her schedule. My son really enjoyed her and I was comfortable knowing he was safe with her. She prepared meals with my son and took him to...
Alyson S.
Mimi S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
Mimi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues...
Dorothy I.
Giovana S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Nanny Available For Full-Time Childcare
5.0
(1)
As a dedicated and reliable nanny with 9 years of experience, I have cared for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I am known for my strong organizational skills, nurturing nature, and ability to build meaningful relationships with the families I work with. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my expertise and...
Giovana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Giovana is reliable, responsible and lovely caregiver to my kids, I truly recommend her, she has a great background and large experience with kids. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities.
With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
Jenifer C.
Wheeling, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."
Apollonia B.
Suzie N.
Arlington Heights, IL
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of 2 grow daughter's ages 29 and 25. I was a stay at home mother with them until my youngest was in 8th grade. During my time raising my girls. I also watched others children. I am experienced with all ages. Kids are my passion and love being around them. I am very active with them to make sure they have a...
Suzie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"I would highly recommend Susie. She was a Nannie to both my children, and they loved her. She was very responsible and was always on time, and was very dependable as well. "
Kimberly C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have recently moved back to the area and am looking forward to working with a wonderful family!! I went to college for Early Childhood Development and homeschooled my two (adult) children. I worked for many years as a live in and have extensive experience with newborns including twins and triplets. I am hands on and prefer...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dawn was a blessing in the sky for my family! She is very versatile as a household supporter and kids guard: she was amazing with my children, supported with homework (she home schooled her own kids), cooked healthily and drove them left and right! She also is an...
Katharina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Stella. I've been working as a babysitter for over 10 yrs now + 7 yrs as a senior caregiver: 4 yrs with a newborn and another 4 with an autistic teen and his brother and sister (also teens). Additionally I have worked with twins, can help with laundry, meal preparation. I am a responsible, dependable and caring...
Stela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stela was absolutely amazing!!! There are not enough good things I could say about her. I have a 2 1/2-year-old daughter and an 8 month old son. She watched both children for me while I worked from home without missing a beat. My daughter enjoyed seeing her every...
Tamara C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shana. I live in Glenview, Illinois. I have worked with children for 15 years. I started out as a camp counselor working with ages 6-12, and I've worked as a part-time babysitter in the Glenview area working with the ages of 4 months to 7 years old. I was a teacher in the Glenview area for two years working in the...
Shana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine. She then jumped right in to playing with him and we felt comfortable leaving our seven month old with her. Shana...
Robert S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Meghan since she was a young girl. Always reliable and caring, she was like a big sister to my daughter. Meghan has a special way with children. She makes them feel comfortable while also providing structure. She would make a wonderful nanny!"
Kim B.
Anna K.
Glenview, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Along with my extensive background in housekeeping, I was also a child care giver. I took care of children of all ages as well as raised three wonderful children of my own. I will treat your children like my own! Just give me a call!
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."
Farheen A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.
5.0
"Sarah is amazing with children. She is patient, kind, and playful while still holding authority and not allowing the children to run the house. She is an amazing business partner to help you with your child care needs."
Katerina D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Deerfield, IL
Nicole K.
5.0
Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son. Nicole is organized, responsive, and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to my friends and family.
- Care member
Haley H.
5.0
Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Haley rocks!
- Erik E.
Erika S.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great with our daughter, showing immense care and responsibility. Our daughter not only learned a lot but also had so much fun with her. Erika took her...
- Jake N.
Anna M.
5.0
Anna was a fantastic hire and one of the best there is! She was always on time, stayed when we needed her to and was always willing to do more. She started off cleaning and doing laundry around the house but quickly took on more responsibility including helping with administrative tasks, helping...
- Mark And Sudi K.
Larissa S.
5.0
In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as:
Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking.
We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our instructions and used the equivalent of a...
- Agnes O.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Deerfield, IL:
How can I find a Deerfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Deerfield, 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 16 babysitters in Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, IL?
The average rate for Deerfield, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.50 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 Deerfield, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Deerfield, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.