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60 babysitters are listed in Elk Grove Village, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Elk Grove Village, IL
I have two children of my own and have been watching other children for over 20 years. Provides activities and supervision for children at playground, swimming, etc. and meal times. Have experience with special needs children.
Connie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for infants to 18 years old for 8 years. I have been the swim coach for kids 5-18 years old for 2 years.
Colleen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed."
Anthony C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Erika genuinely loves children and is extremely dependable. She has always been punctual and my girls love her!"
Alana M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would really recommend Lila! She has helped my family in many ways, such as child care and English lessons, personally and virtually. She is very kind and responsible, that's why she has been working with us for 6 months!
My kids love to play and study with her,...
Patricio V.
Bogumila D.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...
Bogumila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in the morning, and was always timely and never missed a day of work. She was flexible if I needed to switch a day...
Michelle G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nevaeh Zionah, I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I...
Nevaeh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Ling L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...
Jelena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler boys. She was on time, communicative, patient and gentle with the kids and we came home to a clean house with art...
Kendel C.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, I'm Katelyn . I'm 18 years old and am looking to babysit this spring/summer. I am trying to earn money for college. I have a lot of experience with kids as I have many little cousins. I am CPR and AED certified. In addition, I have First Aid Training for Infants, Children, and Adults. Currently, I am in high school...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She arrived on time, and did a fantastic job with our daughter! We look to rehire her again in the near future!"
Mark K.
Laura R.
Lombard, IL
$15-25/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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
I have two younger siblings. I have volunteered for 2 years at a camp with kids teaching them and babysitting them. I speak polish also. Im studying to go into Veterinary Technician, I work at veterinary doctors office as a veterinary assistant.
Izabella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Izabella was great with pick ups and drop offs. She helped with dinner prep for the kids She's so sweet! We were sad to lose her."
Susan T.
Alesha S.
Des Plaines, IL
$21-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hiya! My name is Alesha. I've been working with kids since I was 14 but, I've been watching my siblings and family/friend's kid since I was 10. l am a mother and dog owner. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy being active, e. g, going outside, making crafts, and playing games with the children I watch. In addition...
Alesha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alesha has been caring for our daughters for almost 3 years now. I cant say enough great things about her. Due to COVID, we are not able to give her enough hours so it breaks our hearts to see her go. She is always on time, dependable, knowledgeable and just has a...
Michelle R.
Kathleen M.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr • 11 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
As a formal and reserved individual with over a decade of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting families and providing reliable childcare. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive and learn. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to discuss...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen helped us out last minute when our nanny canceled. She is a great babysitter. she followed my instructions completely and the children loved playing with her"
Sapna P.
Sharayah G.
Bloomingdale, IL
$48/hr • 10 yrs exp
Have Over 10+ Years Working With/caring For Children Ranging From Infancy To Teens.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I realize trusting the care of your children with anyone can be a bit scary, so I make it a point to build trust with my clients and their children. It's important to me that both the parents and children feel comfortable with me, and I strive to be approvable and friendly at all times.
Sharayah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We've worked with Sharayah for several months now and every experience has been great! She's always on time, listens well to what our daughter needs while we're away, and when we come back our daughter always raves about what a great time she had with Sharayah! "
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Ghadeer A.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ghadeer (23.)
I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification.
I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play,...
Ghadeer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!"
Timothy E.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as mature, genuine, and very loving and caring.
I like working with kids because I'm an only child, yet I come from a very loving family that has many kids. I grew up around little kids and love having fun and being around them, I feel I am confident to say that I have a lot of experience when it...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Alyson for many years and seen her work with kids of all ages. She's very kind and knows how to handle all types of different behavior. She has always connected with kids well and knows how to put a smile on their face. If I had to describe Alyson in...
Emily B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. I love working and interacting with kids. I have experience with all children, from infants to teens, and I have watched many kids at once. I love playing and entertaining the younger ones and I can hang out or help the older...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's...
Qudsia K.
5.0
(1)
There are those that love children. Especially the little ones. Often they want to hold , cuddle, baby talk and give smiles to them. It is hard not to smile at a little one. Then, there are those that not only love children, but respect them. Regardless of their age, all children have a certain individuality that deserves to be...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We initially met Anna through mutual friends and they boasted on how well she was with kids. Once in a while we would need someone to care for our daughter and Anna always came through. We were told she has this amazing gift of relating to a child and making them...
Rhonda C.
5.0
(1)
Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie". "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elk Grove Village, IL
Colleen K.
5.0
Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed.
- Anthony C.
Erika V.
5.0
Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew my boys were in excellent hands.
- Christine Q.
Lila Z.
5.0
Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as both my sons have speech disorders...
- Olivia C.
Bogumila D.
5.0
Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in the morning, and was always timely and never missed a day of work. She was flexible if I needed to switch a day due to my work schedule, and she...
- Michelle G.
Nevaeh S.
5.0
Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children.
- Care member
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How can I find a Elk Grove Village babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Elk Grove Village, IL?
The average rate for Elk Grove Village, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.33 per hour as of March 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 Elk Grove Village, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Elk Grove Village, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.