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60 babysitters are listed in Elmhurst, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Elmhurst, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at an elementary school. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have experience working with small/ large family sizes,...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danielle was fabulous! She helped us with last minute childcare. She communicated well, was dependable, and my daughter loved playing with her!"
Ashley B.
Angelina S.
Carol Stream, IL
$19-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Angelina & I am a 22-year-old single mom to a beautiful 2. 5-year-old boy. High School as a special education teachers assistant & job coach but wanting something new. It would be so beneficial to be able to bring my son with me. I wouldn't mind having a drop off or coming to your home with my son & I! I am looking to...
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Angelina is my niece. My daughter (her cousin) has Down Syndrome and Angelina is amazing with her. Ma is always excited and happy when Angelina takes her out to do stuff. Angelina is patient, caring and loving with children."
Maria V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience in childcare, babysitting on care. com, for my church, and for family friends. I am a masters student at Wheaton College studying to be a school teacher. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, driving, errands, and pretty much anything you need me to do. I grew up in a family of 6 kids...
Ruth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruth was my daughter's nanny. she was fantastic. only reason she stopped was she went away for school.
we miss you! Ruth, Hope you come back"
Dimitri K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of University and am back home for the summer while I work on finding a full-time job. In the meantime, I am looking to babysit/nanny for a family nearby this summer. I love to find new ways to play with kids, away from the screens. I can clean, cook, help with homework, create fun activities and...
5.0
"Claire has sat for us on more than one occasion. My boys enjoyed having her over and she did well with their schedule and routines."
Crysta C.
Imani F.
Forest Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun + Professional - Looking To Help Out Where I Can :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! I'm Imani and I am a 28-year-old with a solid 10 years of experience. I was a nanny and babysitter throughout undergrad with a professional sitter company before doing freelance work as a house manager. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring and FUN! I'm comfortable with anything from babysitting, pet sitting, party...
Imani can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you're looking for someone who's dependable, flexible, and reliable, Imani is definitely the caretaker for you. She provided various services for my two children (such as babysitting and appointments) and they always looked forward to seeing her. She came with...
Tenishia C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can't imagine ever not working with children. Watching and being a part of a young child's growth and development is amazing! I have been working with children since I was a child myself. I went to college while working full-time for a degree in Early Childhood education and earned my Montessori AMS certification in 2016. My...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Heather has sat for our 2-year-old son on multiple occasions. She is fantastic with him - teaching him new skills and lessons, creating fun activities and playing all sorts of games with him. He has a great time playing with her and she continues to provide him...
Stephanie M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for years. I have a great deal of experience with ages 3-12. I have also babysat for twins. I like to teach children new things like music and take them on field trips. I am also a personal tutor and I have tutored all of my clients. In addition to these things, I have helped to homeschool...
Khadijah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
Rea M.
Westmont, IL
$11/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Rea. A Certified Nursing Assistant. With an extensive background in babysitting for children of all ages coupled with my experience in being a camp counselor before on our church and my fun-loving and caring personality. I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to your family. From preparing healthy snacks...
Rea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Rea for our 1 1/2 year old! She watches our daughter regularly 2-3 days a week & is so flexible & easy to work with. Our schedules are inconsistent & Rea always is understanding. She has a great set up at her home, provides food &...
Gwen O.
Trinity F.
Villa Park, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Fully employed/Not seeking work until August 2025*
Hi, I'm Trinity! I'm a reliable, patient, and attentive sitter/nanny. Here are some bullets about me:
- Experienced in working with disabilities and severe allergies.
- I'm a big fan of arts and crafts projects, going to the park, library visits, etc.
- Willing to help out...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Trinity has been a nanny for our son from the time he was 6 months old and we couldn’t ask for a better person to spend all day with our little guy. Prior to Trinity no one outside our family had ever watched him, so we were very excited to find someone we felt we...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 12 years of childcare experience working with multiple families watching up to 7 children at one time. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I've had experience with children up to 13 years old and as young as newborns - my husband and I have 2 of our own!
I love personalizing activities for each child since everyone...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when she leaves. If it wasn't for her having to relocate she would have a job as long as she wanted. She has grown to...
Elissa K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Munirih , she is amazing , my 10 month old boy actually fell in love with her , I will always ask for your help
Thank you so much"
Ruba Q.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Cameron and I love the responsibility as well as the fun of being a nanny and baby sitter! Safety is what I believe to be the most important aspect in my job but making sure your little ones are having a good time is what I strive for too! I love the arts and am a creative soul that is able to handle many...
Cameron can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cameron is GREAT with children and children love her. "
Yvette T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sophia & I am a current graduate student majoring in school social work at Aurora University. I have a passion for working with kids of all ages, although my studies focus on late elementary through high school ages.
I have babysitting experience with children ranging in age from 6 months old to 12 years...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was great with my little girl."
Deborah A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Nice to meet you.
My name is Karla and I am a senior in University and emerging teacher with license in K-12th grades. As a nanny I have experience working with different ages; infants, toddles, etc. I've worked in different daycares as a teacher assistant and different families from all backgrounds, including children...
Karla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Karla is amazing- gentle, kind, dependable, and safe."
Meg P.
Callista V.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the oldest of four children and volunteered in Children/Youth Ministry for years, so I've had my fair share of caring for babies, children and pre-teens over the years. I've previously worked with a nonprofit in Little Village to help give the youth in the community a safer life away from gangs. Currently, I work in...
Callista can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Last minute booking and kids had such a great time. All I heard “best babysitter ever” from both my kiddos. Would hire again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & 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
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play.
I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants.
I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Juantia. The first time she watched our daughter (5 years old) was the day after wee interviewed her and a last minute request on our part as our other sitter cancelled at the last second. Juanita was nothing but...
Amy A.
Luana A.
River Forest, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello dear families,
My name is Luana, and I am 27 years old. In Brazil, my home country, I have a degree in education and have worked with tutoring, assisting children with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. In the United States, I have worked with children of various ages and have also taken courses in baby-led...
5.0
"Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart, funny, and loving. Our family loves and misses her very much. She's incredibly responsible, hard-working, and thoughtful....
Jennifer Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmhurst, IL
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle has been a steady babysitter for our three kids (1,4,12yo) since we moved to the burbs. She has been amazing with all our kids at all age levels. She is very warm, friendly, and very quickly builds trust with kids. We love having her in our home and highly recommend her!
- Mark E.
Angelina S.
5.0
Angelina is my niece. My daughter (her cousin) has Down Syndrome and Angelina is amazing with her. Ma is always excited and happy when Angelina takes her out to do stuff. Angelina is patient, caring and loving with children.
- Maria V.
Ruth H.
5.0
Ruth was my daughter's nanny. she was fantastic. only reason she stopped was she went away for school.
we miss you! Ruth, Hope you come back
- Dimitri K.
Claire W.
5.0
Claire has sat for us on more than one occasion. My boys enjoyed having her over and she did well with their schedule and routines.
- Crysta C.
Imani F.
5.0
We love Imani!! Imani was our good friend and neighbor's part time nanny and they were kind enough to share her with us for weekend and evening babysitting jobs. She is incredible - smart, mature, reliable and really fun with the kids. We have kept in touch with Imani through the years and have...
- Dana R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elmhurst, IL:
How can I find a Elmhurst babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elmhurst, 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 36 babysitters in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, IL?
The average rate for Elmhurst, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.83 per hour as of February 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 Elmhurst, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elmhurst, 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.