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82 babysitters are listed in Evanston, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Evanston, IL
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She brings games to play and is very warm and caring."
Jandella F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my names Shamim, the kids I watched over used to call me "MeMe" :)
I've worked full-time at a house daycare watching and taking care of 8 kids for over 10+ years.
I love children, your kids will be under great care and safety under me, this has been my passion and I will treat them like my own.
I can provide...
Shamim can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need...
Maryam K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am reliable, caring and trustworthy. Love to engage children and challenge their inquisitive minds. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and happy. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing...
Paulette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Paulette has been working with our family for two years and she is delightful, dependable, and a fantastic caregiver for our 2.5 yr old son. Paulette has also been incredibly flexible and saved us as we navigated COVID and needed more childcare. She does a great...
Amanda M.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
* only available for date night sitter/ booking request *
thank you so much!
Member since 2016.
About me:
I'm a reliable & easy going person. I commit myself to every family I work with and try hard to create a very strong relationship with the kids to make them feel safe. I enjoy doing arts & crafts, music, books &...
Isadora can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Isa did a wonderful job sitting our 2 year old boy. She was communicative, punctual and easy to schedule. She was very nice, thoughtful and our little boy took to her right away. They played games, with toys, and she had a nice way of keeping him in line. 5 stars...
Natasha G.
Melanie M.
Evanston, IL
$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided child care for multiple families since I was 15. I have extensive experience with infants and toddlers, as well as elementary age children and teens. I am a mother myself of a 6-year-old boy I adore children and being around them. I'm very active love sports. arts and crafts. enjoy being out doors. I'm bilingual...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melanie has been watching our four-year-old daughter for awhile now and our daughter absolutely loves her. They go out to eat, play at the park, and do activities and games together. Melanie is attentive, responsible, and thoughtful. We highly recommend her."
Natalia B.
Victoria S.
Evanston, IL
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria. I'm 23 years old and I currently work as an RBT (Registered Behavioral Therapist) working with autistic children but I have experience with neurotypical children as well. I have experience babysitting children 6 months - 14 years old. I enjoy long walks along the lakefront, going to the beach whenever I...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My new number one choice! Victoria was a dream. My child loved her. She gave me updates and was early. She was inquisitive of my child's needs and preferences. We loved her. Very friendly and absolutely lovely individual. 10/10"
Care member
Madeline H.
Evanston, IL
$20-70/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 4. 55 GPA AP Student at ETHS and future Columbia University Student with 1 year of experience as a Mathnasium trained tutor, 3+ years of tutoring experience in all subjects, and 4+ years of babysitting experience. I specializes in math up to AP Calculus, but am also proficient in English and US History, with 5s on...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I have always loved caring for children. I began babysitting at a young age. I have a lot of experience with kids from all ages, I was a camp counselor for two whole summers. Where I cared for 6 girl campers each week, for 8 weeks total each summer. I love their energy and creativity. I am fun, organized, safe, and...
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Larissa is very wonderful with children. My 4 children love her. She is very responsible, kind, loving."
Melissa H.
5.0
(3)
I have over 11 years of work experience, four of those years babysitting and nannying, six years in education (four years of tutoring ages 5-16 and two years in outdoor education and garden teaching with ages 5-16.). I am incredibly safety-minded and have been first aid/CPR trained 5 times with plans to renew in Sep 2021. I love...
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is truly outstanding with children and is a fun, loving girl who is supportive and would be an exceptional caregiver. She is knowledgeable with a wide range of ages because she was a summer camp counselor for two full summers after completing a competitive...
Jessica F.
5.0
(1)
I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Safiya B.
Evanston, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Safiya! I started out by watching my neighbor's kids and fell in love with babysitting from there. I feel honored to have been able to witness the kids I have watched explore and grow into amazing young people. I would love to continue to be able facilitate that for other little ones. I have 4 years experience with...
Safiya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We highly recommend Safiya! She is always on time/early, professional, and responsive. She is patient, kind, and playful with our 4 year old daughter. We feel very lucky to have met her and fully trust her with our little one, dogs, and home. "
Alex P.
5.0
(1)
I love being a care giver, especially with children. I love learning and nurturing children's curiosity. I am particularly good at connecting with babies, toddlers and young children. I enjoy playing games with kids, doing arts and crafts and playing outside or going to the park.
I've been teaching for 10+ years. I have...
Shawny can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My son gets so excited to see Shawny every time she arrives... this makes leaving a little easier for me. She is very engaging and isn't afraid to get on the floor to play. Her love for creativity and languages shine though during their playtime. We love working...
Michta E.
Watcharaphan T.
Evanston, IL
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Pam. I am 34 years old. I graduated from bachelor degree in preschool education. I study, art education, special needs, children physiology, and child care.
I was a kindergarten teacher for 2 years. I moved to Chicago for an Au Pair opportunity on 2013. After the Au Pair program is over, I continue working as...
Watcharaphan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Pam did a great job with our daughter on a Monday where our Nanny was out of town. She is sweet, lovely, and everything you'd want in a nanny. Lots of play with our infant daughter, took her on walks, and was easy when following the things that work best for our...
Catherine H.
Jenny G.
Evanston, IL
$23-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 kids of my own, who are all grown up with the youngest being 26 years old. I also have 7 grand kids, (ages 1 month - 18 years) whom I babysit for on occasions. I have many years of childcare experience.
I enjoy taking care of kids of all ages. I do things that they enjoy like coloring, puzzles, field trips, games, and...
Jenny can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"June 27, 2024
To whom it may concern,
I’m writing you today to let you know all about Jenny G.. She is responsible, caring, smart, alert and always full of energy on your behalf. I’ve used her as my caregiver for all of this year. She’s bathed me, helped me to...
Catherine K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nora and I have 6 years of experience working with children from ages newborn to 12 years of age. I used to work at a group home for mothers so I am familiar with cooking meals, cleaning, changing diapers and all the basics. I also have taken 2 years of Early Childhood Education and am CPR certified. I also take...
Nora can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Nora is the best! She listens and follows instructions carefully. She is super attentive and caring. My son loves her, as she is engaged and responsive to him. It brings me so much comfort that she understands my concerns as a parent and validates them. She is...
Bianka M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants through teenagers. My experience isn't limited to care taking but professionally supervising as well. I am currently working at one of the local high schools!
Kiley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Kiley! She is extremely trustworthy, very hands on with the kiddos and is so kind to our puppy. I highly recommend Kiley."
Susan L.
Jennifer T.
Evanston, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello... Just a little about myself and my childcare experience. I have 20+ wonderful years overseeing the care of children. I have experience with newborns to teenagers. Grew up on the North Shore lived in the City for many years and now reside in Evanston. Thanks for reading a little bit about me. I would love the opportunity...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer is amazing with children . Warm ,loving and calm . She works well with all age groups. Highly dependable "
Becca L.
Max T.
Evanston, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Over the past two summers, I worked as an Inclusion Aide. I was paired with children that had a variety of special needs including autism or physical challenges. I've also babysat for three other families with young children and they typically like my high energy.
Max can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I just graduated from Northwestern, and am currently working as a research assistant at Feinberg Medical School. I have a few years of experience, the most recent of which involved babysitting an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old after school. I would pick them up from school, drive them to activities, supervise playdates and...
Prianka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Prior experience includes babysitting often for children aged 0-12, working as a Disney prince at children's birthday parties, tutoring students age 7-17 in English, Math, and Science, and as a camp counselor, where I cared for 10 children at a time...
William can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL
Nia H.
5.0
She brings games to play and is very warm and caring.
- Jandella F.
Shamim M.
5.0
Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need for an at home babysitter or nanny...
- Maryam K.
Paulette K.
5.0
Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and been tremendously helpful during our encounters with COVID, changing vacation plans and work hurdles. She is very caring, creates consistent routines and...
- Maggie H.
Isadora C.
5.0
Issa is an AWESOME nanny. My kids really like her, and as a professional single mom who travels having Issa is a lifesaver?
- Kenyette Tish B.
Melanie M.
5.0
She was great. She took care of our 3 month old until he was 2 years old . She taught him Spanish and was wonderful with him. Very punctual always available and super responsible.
- Jane H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Evanston, IL:
How can I find a Evanston babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Evanston, IL?
The average rate for Evanston, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.54 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 Evanston, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Evanston, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 82 listed babysitters.