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60 babysitters are listed in Elmwood Park, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL
Joanna W.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-time/Part-time Nanny/Babysitter Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom who is looking to take care of a child/children. I have an almost 4-year-old son who will be with me, play with your child and keep them company. I have been babysitting babies, toddlers, and school aged kids for over 20 years, also, I have experience working for families with multiple children. I truly...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at ease with the kids. It was a huge relief to find someone who could step in so easily to help us out!"
Molly J.
Amy A.
Elmwood Park, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Current Early Childhood Education Student Available For Part-time Babysitting.
5.0
(1)
Experienced child care worker looking to step away from daycare and work with an individual family.
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not and this is coming from a mother of a three year old! Amy loves to get to the child's level and see things from...
Raquel Z.
Lisbeth D.
Elmwood Park, IL
$20/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have raised two great kids of my own, ages 24 and 29. My daughter currently works in the tradeshow industry and my son has a career in law enforcement. I am a nurturing, compassionate, kind and patient person with 14 years experience caring for children from infant to 12 years old. I am fully vaccinated and boosted, as well as...
Lisbeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is awesome! She has babysat our 18 mo old frequently for the last 8 months and she is great. She is always on time, cleans up well, and most importantly our daughter loves her! Liz being a successful Mom herself is something we also really valued, she has way...
JD M.
Jada C.
Elmwood Park, IL
$18-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and well-being. My patient and friendly nature, coupled with a creative imagination, allows me to engage children in a variety of activities that foster their development. I believe in open communication with parents...
Jada can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great young lady, she helps around the house, meal prep for babies and also entertain them when needed. The kids love Jada I recommend "
Care member
Taylor M.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very experienced caregiver who enjoys loving on little ones. I am an active, fun, and engaging sitter who would be honored to have the opportunity to provide care for your family. I have a plethora of child care experience as a gymnastics coach to an ABA therapist for kiddos diagnosed with Autism. I am adaptable to...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently spent the weekend in Nashville and needed someone to watch our 2 children (ages 7&8) so we could have a date night. After reading her reviews and speaking with her we decided that Taylor would be a good fit, and boy were we wrong because she was a...
Kenneth B.
Sandy N.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
New mama to a sweet baby girl, looking for a part time position a few days a week, in the early mornings, or a position where I can bring my daughter and do a 'nanny share' situation where I can help create a growing friendship of parallel play.
I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based...
Sandy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."
Yarelis S.
Margaret O.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie. I am 27 years old. I have worked as a Teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center. I have also nannied for multiple families that have become like family over the years.
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to...
Mary B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Irma. I am 61 years old and I have a lot of experience in child care since I am a mother and grandmother and I had the pleasure of caring for and raising my children and grandchildren. To be honest I don't speak English (my daughter is helping me write this) but if you need someone to take care of your children with...
Irma can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Irma is amazing! My husband and I hired Irma to start looking after our daughter when she was just a couple months old and now she’s part of our family. She treated my daughter like her own and is so knowledgeable on babies and children. She is very professional,...
Amanda L.
Angelica S.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Polish/English speaking. I have watched plenty of children over the past 10 years. The ages were 2, 4, 8. I am an outgoing person! I love outdoors! Let me know what you think.
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"We interviewed and hired Angelica as an after school nanny for our children. She worked for us for 1 week and did a great job. When I checked in with her at the end of her first week, she expressed no concerns or complaints. However, I suddenly received an email...
Sapna A.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am sure you have been on this site a while searching thorough many caregivers trying to find that perfect someone whom you know will be able to care for your little ones. I am a dedicated, hardworking, and caring nanny who has spent many years loving children who...
Coryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have taken care of children for over 8 years now, and would love to continue. I can provide excellent references! Feel free to message me with any questions!
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Anna C.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Anna Is A College Student With Experience In Professional Childcare
This fall I will begin my senior year at Kenyon College where I am majoring in Economics with two minors in Art History and French respectively.
I began babysitting when I was 14 years old, starting with children around 8-10. As I have gotten older and more experienced, I have worked with children of many ages. Whenever I am...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
I am an experienced babysitter, as I have worked with children for most of my life in a daycare and through my current job as a family caseworker. I am looking for part time work during the week after 5 p.m. and anytime on the weekends.
I have also created summer camps for kids, tutored children at a daycare and helped children...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative, and empathetic.
I like working with kids because I am able to connect with them and I enjoy seeing their perspective on life.
I'm looking for a job that has a good family support system and pays fairly.
I started working with kids when I was 13 as a babysitter, I have worked as a...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalia and I am 21 years old. I am a mama to a sweet baby girl. I am looking for a babysitting/house manager job where I could bring my daughter with me. I have over 5 years of experience babysitting children of all ages - including newborns, twins, and even kids with special needs. I have a 3-year-old brother,...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aliyah I am 21 years old and I live in Elmwood Park, Illinois. I am the oldest of my five siblings, I have two sisters and three brothers. I currently attend Illinois State University, where I will be a senior in the fall. I am an Exercise Science major going into pre-occupational therapy. On my free time I enjoy...
Aliyah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
As a second grade dual language teacher, I'm energetic, kind, patient, fun, and engaging. I truly enjoy babysitting outside of teaching! I'd love to connect and see if we're a good fit !
Cynthia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Bridget and I have over 10 years of experience babysitting and working as a summer camp counselor at Steve and Kate's Camp in Chicago. I love reading with kids, playing various games with them, cooking for them, and making sure they have a fun and safe time while they are in my care! I am also CPR/First Aid...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I go to Triton college in river grove and I was studying course for early child hood. I babysit my first 1 year old nephew. I don't have much experiences but I have a big family and I am around kids all the time.
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Angelica M.
Elmwood Park, IL
$18-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Angelica ! I coached cheer for 3 years, and have babysat/nannied numerous children consistently. I've nannied 1-year-old twin baby girls, twin baby boys, children with special needs, toddlers, teens, all ages! I've taken care of 5 kids at a time as well. I participated in the special ed best buddies club when I was in...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL
Joanna W.
5.0
Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at ease with the kids. It was a huge relief to find someone who could step in so easily to help us out!
- Molly J.
Amy A.
5.0
Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not and this is coming from a mother of a three year old! Amy loves to get to the child's level and see things from their perspective. I've personally...
- Raquel Z.
Lisbeth D.
5.0
Liz is absolutely incredible. She worked as a full-time nanny for our now one year-old and could not have been more fantastic. She was completely reliable, kind, and warm. She treated our daughter like her own. She is reliable and trustworthy and exactly who you would hope to find to take care of...
- Kelsey B.
Jada C.
5.0
Great young lady, she helps around the house, meal prep for babies and also entertain them when needed. The kids love Jada I recommend
- Care member
Taylor M.
5.0
We recently spent the weekend in Nashville and needed someone to watch our 2 children (ages 7&8) so we could have a date night. After reading her reviews and speaking with her we decided that Taylor would be a good fit, and boy were we wrong because she was a GREAAAT fit!!! She arrived on time with...
- Kenneth B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elmwood Park, IL:
How can I find a Elmwood Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elmwood Park, 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 35 babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
The average rate for Elmwood Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.94 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.