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68 babysitters are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Des Plaines, IL
Ashley B.
Des Plaines, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm currently a preschool teacher and have been an infant/toddler teacher as well. I love working with kids, I babysat for one family for 5 years and babysat here and there in between. I have my associates degree in early child education, and in the process of my bachelors. I have two loving dogs of my own, so pets are never...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
I love to keep a house clean and to take care of kids.
I live in the Des Plaines area.
Giannina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal...
Krystina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Krystyna and I am absolutely love taking care of children. My history of working with children is quite long. I have cared for babies to teens. I am trustworthy , dependable , patient and responsible nanny with 10= years experience. I can help with housekeeping. I am very flexible with my schedule and can work...
Skills:
First Aid
I began babysitting when I was 12 years old, and have had an absolute love for children ever since. I am available Monday -Friday.
Liz can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
I have worked with kids over the past 15 years. I love being outside and being active. I am very creative and fun. I interact with children. I come from a large family and I have been taking care of kids for many years of my life.
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience caring for children of all ages and also providing home care for elderly clients.
Malgorzata can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Melissa W.
Des Plaines, IL
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Related Experience:
Babysat throughout high school (2006-2009) for a family of three (2 boys, 1 girl, beginning at ages 1, 5, 7).
Joined Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Iowa city in 2011 and met with a fourth grade boy weekly throughout the school year.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Des Plaines, IL:
How can I find a Des Plaines babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Des Plaines, 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 68 babysitters in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for Des Plaines, IL babysitters on Care.com is $21.21 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 Des Plaines, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 68 listed babysitters.