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60 babysitters are listed in Elmwood Park, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL
Ellie R.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a hard, motivated worker and I have been working in childcare for over 6 years. I have worked in a preschool during summers while I was in school and have multiple babysitting jobs throughout the years! I recently graduated with my masters for mental health counseling. I have worked in Chicago public schools and am...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great babysitter! My kids loved her, was on time and so respectful. Would definitely hire her again! "
Lauren G.
Madeline L.
Chicago, IL
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love children, and I have 10+ years of child care experience as it is something I am so passionate about! I am a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurses' Aide, and CPR, First Aide and AED trained and certified. I am looking for families who may need an occasional babysitter, and I am available during the day, evenings,...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
3.0
(2)
My name is Joelle and I am 28 years old.
I have over seven years of childcare experience.
I have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
I worked for two years at a daycare called the Crayon Box and through them I have been certified through the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Infant Safe Sleep...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"I hired her, but then a little over a week before her start date, she backed out. I realize things happen, but it felt like my job offer was just used as leverage to get more hours/$ from her other part-time family. This process is so time-consuming and...
Jennifer T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Alayna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Alayna was a great babysitter/nanny. She helped get the home from school. She was involved and played with kids. She was very caring and attentive. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting regularly on weekends by the time I was age 15. Throughout high school, babysitting was a second job for me and even after I graduated I continue to babysit/nanny full and part time. I really enjoy the relationships I acquired with the families, and I have appreciated them as I do my own friends and family....
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She watched my son and daughter and took then to their sports practices. My kids love her. "
Corey M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
-I am a mother of two beautiful girls 19 and 24 years old, we have lived in Chicago since 2011. I worked as a nanny for 2 beautiful families and for almost 4 years in Daycare.
-I love working with children, I am a very patient person and I like to work hand in hand with parents so that the baby receives the best, always focused...
Yajaira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and she did extraordinary in that room. After a year I transferred her to our toddler room where she worked with...
Jasmine R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Anna, I'm 30 years old and at the moment I'm looking for occasional babysitting opportunities.
My background with child care: In 2017 I graduated from college, bachelor's degree in early childhood education. After four years working as a preschool and kindergarten teacher in Brazil, in 2018 I moved to the...
5.0
"Anna is a great person, kind and caring. She occasionally looks after our son and I couldn’t be happier. My son loves her and he always smiles when he sees her. She is extremely reliable and is always on time. "
Care member
Sylvia B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver!
I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...
Renee G.
Giovanna V.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Career nanny of 6 years, with 12 years total experience in childcare/education.
(I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have classroom and curriculum building experience as well!)
Currently pursuing a degree in human development and family studies
Most of my childcare experience lies in the 0-5 range, but have...
Giovanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Giovanna is fantastic! She had great communication with us, our kids greatly enjoyed spending time with her, and she was able to exactly keep the schedule for our kids that we planned (naps, meals, etc.). Overall, highly recommended!"
Matt J.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny!
I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"love Debbie so much she has taken care of our 17 month old daughter since the beginning of the year and does it all. so sweet and loving. anyone would be lucky to have her."
Sylvie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/nannying for most of my life and I love it! I've worked with twins/triplets, children with autism/Down's syndrome, babies, toddlers, kids and teens! I've been a certified Life Guard, which includes CPR and First Aid training. I've worked in several summer camps and I love to do arts and crafts. I love...
Lily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily cared for my 9 month old for a few months, she was wonderful with her, sang, played instruments and read to her all the time. She's really good with baby sign language ASL so she taught my baby a lot of signs at the perfect age. She's very sweet, caring and...
Dessi P.
Nia H.
Evanston, IL
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
Date Night & Event Babysitter- Available For Evenings & Weeknights
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an organized, dynamic, imaginative, and reliable graduate student with 6+ years of childcare experience. I have a toolkit full of activities that I've gathered as a camp counselor, after school care provider, and therapist-in-raining to ensure each child's needs are met and we part ways with a smile from ear to ear....
Nia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She brings games to play and is very warm and caring."
Jandella F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Annie! She watched my son for a year part time during the week while I worked remotely. He was 13 months when she started with us. She has the best attitude, great listener, takes direction and initiative, and brings great...
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
My name is Kari and I am 21 years old. I started babysitting when I was in 7th grade and I absolutely love it! I have baby-sat for all ages including high school. Not only have I babysat, but I have also worked with children and teens through my church' s nursery, a Vacation Bible School, at a summer camp two years...
Kari can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Kari is kind and loving, as well as responsible. She would be an asset to any family as a caregiver.
"
Hannah A.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated caregiver with over 20 years experience, working with newborns up to teens. I'm passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow & learn. I'm very organized, & I strive to create a clean, safe environment for your child. I've been blessed with 7 nieces & nephews, so I'm...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha has been nannying for my 11 month old baby and a friend's baby since they were both 3 months old. She is an absolute expert when it comes to babies and I often ask her opinion on all things related to my daughter. She handled two babies with two VERY...
Sarah R.
Christine M.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outgoing Part-Time Babysitter Ready To Support Your Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Christy and I am a bubbly and outgoing caregiver. In my free-time, I love reading, dancing, playing piano and playing pickleball. I work in the healthcare industry during the day and am a health/wellness fanatic. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions- I'm looking forward to talking more to...
Christine can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Christy has nannied for my girls this summer. She is very reliable, punctual and personable. In addition, she's energetic, patient, creative and adaptive to kids' needs. My kids absolutely adore her. We would all give her the highest recommendation!"
Dana P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 grown children and have worked with children for over 20 years in my capacity as Director of Ministries to Children, Youth and Families for the United Methodist Church, East Greenwich RI. I love kids of all ages and enjoy the adventures that they create! I have reference letters that I am unable to upload due to the...
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol has the ability to engage with any age child (or human, for that matter) like no other person I know. She is caring and interested in everything that child has to say or is interested in. And she will participate. In everything. I've seen her ice skate,...
Beth Y.
Simran S.
Chicago, IL
$24-41/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 42 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 4 years. I am available with my own transportation. To me, being a babysitter isn't just "watching over kids" while their parents are out. I think it's important to be involved and grow within the families. I am very energetic and enthusiastic about taking care of kids. I absolutely love being a...
Simran can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simran is fantastic! As a first-time mother in a pandemic, it was challenging for me to have someone new take care of my 8-month-old daughter. Simran made it easy. She is communicative, straight-forward, timely and thoughtful. She genuinely thinks about the best...
Simone S.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariah Nichelle, a former high school English teacher and elementary school dean. Now, I work in the mental health field. I love my job especially working with the community. I hope to help you with your children and I can't wait to connect with you!
Mariah can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah M. was very responsive to my request for help, as well as asking pertinent questions about our kids prior to coming to babysit. She also reconfirmed the job again, the day before, which I appreciated. Upon her timely arrival, Mariah's bubbly energy was...
Julianna T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL
Ellie R.
5.0
Great babysitter! My kids loved her, was on time and so respectful. Would definitely hire her again!
- Lauren G.
Joelle G.
3.0
I hired her, but then a little over a week before her start date, she backed out. I realize things happen, but it felt like my job offer was just used as leverage to get more hours/$ from her other part-time family. This process is so time-consuming and frustrating already - having to start over...
- Jennifer T.
Alayna M.
5.0
Alayna is both incredibly caring and professional. She has taken care of our infant/now toddler son and is wonderful - he loves spending time with her and we know he’s in great hands whenever she is here. We are very grateful for her!!
- Care member
Danielle P.
5.0
She watched my son and daughter and took then to their sports practices. My kids love her.
- Corey M.
Yajaira B.
5.0
I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and she did extraordinary in that room. After a year I transferred her to our toddler room where she worked with children ages 12 months to two years of...
- Jasmine R.
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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 4.7. 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 $18.97 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 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.