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64 babysitters are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Des Plaines, IL
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
My name is Nelli and I am a special education teacher and IEP case manager with an ESL endorsement. I specialize in executive functioning and can help students with managing assignments, implement study skills, task initiation, and self advocacy. I can also help students academically across all subjects with a speciality in...
Nelli can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Melissa W.
Des Plaines, IL
$15-25/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 64 babysitters in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for Des Plaines, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.97 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 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 Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 64 listed babysitters.