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60 babysitters are listed in Elk Grove Village, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Elk Grove Village, IL
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents
My name is Laura, non smoker, I have my own transportation, I'm CPR certified. I've worked with would say I'm a responsible, loving and caring person. I consider myself outgoing, fair, organized and a really good driver
Since 2018 I've been working with kids; I also had a great experience as an Au pair for 2 years,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Laura is one of the best, most amazing and caring babysitter I have ever hired for my son. Not only does she help me with my son while I work from hone but she also does things around the house that are not even part of her job. I have never trusted anyone...
Eda D.
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)
There are those that love children. 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 guided, enhanced and nurtured. Respecting a child as their own person is what makes a good...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
Jenna M.
Roselle, IL
$22-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenna and I am a 23-year-old experienced nanny! I am looking for a position where the family is comfortable with me bringing my 5-month-old baby boy Carter to work with me! I am comfortable with all ages, and I also love to help clean/meal prep! I have 6 years of experience in the industry and would love to...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very respectful, clean, and amazing with kids!"
Ella H.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated childcare nanny with 5 years of experience. I love taking care of kids and making sure they have a good time while learning. I'm good at keeping them safe and happy. Parents can trust me to create a positive and loving environment for their children.
Kanykei can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Kany was great with my 11 month old son! She was very responsive from the beginning and put me at ease right away from the first meeting. She’s very kind and sweet. I can tell right away that she was caring, gentle, attentive and respectful. My son was really fond...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tania and I have been working as a part-time babysitter now for over 10 years now. I am a mother of two and before I became a babysitter I was a stay at home mom caring for my children who are now moving onto college, so I have had a lot of experience taking care of kids. I enjoy being with kids and seeing them...
Tania can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Hi,
My name is Kostadinka, and I'm a nanny for an 11 month old girl. I'm new to Chicago and live in Des Plaines with a family. I wanted to introduce myself and meet some Bulgarian people. If you're interested, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from...
Lena P.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...
Deborah N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Please consider me when looking for child or senior care. I am a loving and caring person. Have several years of caring for kids (8) and for seniors 12 +)I am willing to be a companion, light cleaning and cooking. I'm a response person who
Is always on time. My current fee is $18. 00 an hour. Looking for 2 days a week anywhere...
Matina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Matina took care of our 3.5 month old son until he was 7.5 months. She is very caring and sweet and we always felt comfortable with her taking care of him. She is always punctual, actually always early and reliable. We highly recommend her! Unfortunately we needed...
Care member
Jessica A.
Carol Stream, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am an elementary school teacher. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a major in elementary education minors in sociology, urban studies, and children studies! I also just completed my masters in curriculum and instruction. I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jessica took care of our twin infants starting when they were 6 months. She was great with them and also had a good system for keeping track of all of their activity throughout the day so she could report back to me. She is dependable and we know our girls are in...
Pamela A.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Marina. Working with newborns and children has always come naturally to me. I've worked with many families both long and short term and have 15 years of experience. I am a calm, caring, attentive and creative. I am a lifelong artist and use those creative skills daily. I feel families have an easy time trusting me...
Marina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Marina has worked with us for just about a year and we absolutely adore her. Marina has a kind, gentle energy and it was clear from the beginning that she is a natural working with little ones- our little guy absolutely lights up when he sees her. She goes above...
Danielle A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Aileen. I am a college graduate with a bachelors from UIC. I have 7 years of experience working with children from the ages of 6 weeks-14 years of age. I use to be a kindergarten teacher and a Spanish teacher, however I currently work as a student advocate. I am a very patient person, very well organized, and...
Aileen can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"We interviewed Aileen for a full time nanny position and loved her. I was ready to make her an offer but was in a bind and needed to hire someone who could start immediately. I really wish I could have made it work with her - she had great references, perfect...
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked for child care centers for almost 7 years. I have worked as a teacher for children of all ages (3months-12yrs) I build great and fun relationships with all the children and an honest, positive relationships with their parents. I also baby sit once in a while and overall...
Anali can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Anali is a kind, organized and dependable sitter. Our kids (2yo and 3yo) have fun with her and are at ease when she comes over. Anali has prepared meals, put both kids to bed, cleans up after kids and has brought over fun crafts. Would highly recommend her to...
Heather P.
Fe Esperanza B.
Des Plaines, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Fe with 17 years of experience, providing exceptional care for babies and kids. Adapt at children's daily schedules, including meals, school and recreational activities. I am proficient in communicating and have ability to assist children with school work.
My first employer on 2008 to mid of 2010 has two kids both...
Fe Esperanza can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's very dependable, responsible, honest and courteous. I found her self motivated, punctual. I can say with all honesty that she have shown integrity on her job.
I can recommend her for a job."
Alain C.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna has helped me almost daily for the last year. She is completely dependable. She is also wonderful with children. We are so fortunate to have found her."
Mayren W.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Precent M.
Prospect Heights, IL
$21/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver with 7 years of paid work experience. I have experience with ADHD, Autism, Parkinson's and most developmental disabilities in children and adults. I have worked with elderly dementia patients, seizure patients, spinal cord injury patients, rehabilitation patients in my career. I am...
Precent can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
" He is a very nice man who helped us greatly with our autistic child. He also helped my aging father in law's Needs following surgery. We consider him one of the family."
Kat B.
Ajah F.
Stone Park, IL
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! My name is Ajah I am currently a substitute teacher looking for secondary work. I make my own hours for my primary job so I will adjust to you. I have been professionally sitting/teaching for 4 years. If you have any questions about my schedule, work history, or even just to get to know me more don't be afraid to...
Ajah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ajah is fabulous and has a kind heart. I just couldn’t hire her because she was so far from my home. Hopefully another fortunate family will be closer to her. She is a keeper for sure!"
Care member
Andrea S.
Roselle, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic Nurse Seeking Full Time Nannying Position! :)
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fun, energetic, loving 29-year-old pediatric nurse with a passion for children! I have 7 years of pediatric nursing experience, over 10 years of experience babysitting, lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons to children age 6 months to 18 years old. I volunteered in my church nursery for several years. I'm an effective...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"My boys love her, she always gives me a heads up when she is free so I am able to schedule things knowing she is there to help. Wish I could have her full time. Will continue to have her care for my boys as long as she would like. She has been watching my kids for...
Krystal T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elk Grove Village, IL
Laura R.
5.0
Laura is one of the best, most amazing and caring babysitter I have ever hired for my son. Not only does she help me with my son while I work from hone but she also does things around the house that are not even part of her job. I have never trusted anyone beside myself and my husband with my son...
- Eda D.
Alyson S.
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 three words it would be responsible,...
- Emily B.
Anna O.
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 feel more of a person that is...
- Rhonda C.
Jessica J.
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 always responsive and will ask my...
- Qudsia K.
Jenna M.
5.0
Very respectful, clean, and amazing with kids!
- Ella H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elk Grove Village, IL:
How can I find a Elk Grove Village babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elk Grove Village, 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 20 babysitters in Elk Grove Village, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Elk Grove Village, IL?
The average rate for Elk Grove Village, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.75 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 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.