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60 babysitters are listed in Glen Ellyn, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Glen Ellyn, IL
4.3
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a 21-year-old nanny who currently watches twin 4. 5-year-old girls full time. I have previously watched a 10-month-old boy from age 3 months-10 months and started looking for a new position as he started daycare! I've also worked as a nanny to 5 children and at an at home daycare watching kids ages 6 months-6 years. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia did an awesome job! Very thorough and left a great report on the kiddos. My daughter kept asking when "Ms. Julia" was coming back. Would definitely be hiring again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Jackie and I'm 58 years old. I was born in Chile. I moved to Chicago in 1991. I speak English and Spanish. I'm a mother of 3 boys and 1 girl and have 6 grandchildren. I've been around kids all my life and I am the oldest of 5 in my family as well. I'm a caring and loving person and trustworthy. I believe that...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Jackie to be the nanny to our 5 month old son. We really enjoyed speaking with her and felt she would do a wonderful job. We did not end up hiring her as we went with someone whom we felt was a little better fit for our family. I would definitely...
Jen G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a mature and experienced date night sitter so that you can relax and enjoy your evening? Look no further. My name is Laura and I am the mother of 3 beautiful adult daughters. I have 30 plus years of experience caring for my own children as well as many others over the years. I'm happy to help with cooking meals,...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Laura was very responsive and professional when doing over details of our evening sitting engagement in advance. When interacting with my 4-year-old son, she was attentive and followed our protocols for dinner/bath/bedtime routine. Will definitely hire again. Thank...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for infants to 18 years old for 8 years. I have been the swim coach for kids 5-18 years old for 2 years.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed."
Anthony C.
Tracy D.
West Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back."
Megan H.
Jessica J.
Bensenville, IL
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm from the Chicago suburbs. I have experience babysitting throughout my high school and college years. Currently I am in graduate school for Exercise Science.
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was a delight to have in our home. She was hands in playing on the floor, got down to our sons level and engaged with him. We will absolutely higher her again!"
Kimberly B.
Sophie M.
Downers Grove, IL
$22-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Facilitator Of Natural Education And Creative Thinking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Sophie. I am a 24 yr old Chicagoland native, working directly with children in their homes, indoor and outdoor classrooms since I was 16. As an early teen I began working in families with diverse age ranges, twins/multiples, children with differing abilities, and families with pets. I am a loving, energetic,...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I couldn't possibly more highly recommend Sophie to care for your children. She became like family to us and I trusted her implicitly. She is dependable, creative, sweet, and caring. My children loved her and miss her. They still talk about her. You will not...
Robin H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, friendly, and warm.
I like working with kids because they keep me young and entertained.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old volunteering in the church school nursery.
In my spare time, I like to drive my teenagers around !
One thing you should know about me is I bring my...
5.0
"Miranda was amazing! She was able to help us last minute! She was extremely flexible with our time being out. She provided updates and made us feel very safe having her with our children! I would recommend Miranda to anyone!!!"
Samantha G.
Katherine J.
Naperville, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Katie and children are a true inspiration to me. One of the pleasures of working with children is that they are so sweet and I try to help them succeed. As far as working for full or part tome, I am open to both. Animals are a strong passion of mine. I have two dogs, two frogs and a cat. Feel free to message me...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We interviewed Katie for a nanny opening with our family. She was punctual, friendly, and professional! We went with a candidate whose schedule fit with ours slightly better, but would recommend Katie to any family interested in a hands-on and engaging provider."
Lori M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have babysat for over 20 years. When I was a senior in high school, I worked in a preschool. I have babysat for my nieces & nephews ranging from 1-14. I worked with a family with 3 young girls & had 2 to 3 days of entertaining them & cooking for them. Arts & crafts were a regular thing with this family. After I...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan was great; very accommodating to my rushed schedule and took her time in letting my child warm up to her. Would definitely hire her again."
Pauline B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have three kids myself they are all grown. I'm a Fitness Instructor, part time. I worked at my kids' school as a Monitor and lunch mother. Now that my kids are grown I have the time to help out a Family in Need .
Darlene can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls love Darlene! They have so much fun with her, she really connects with them! She is interactive and always has planned activities that they love! She is always on time and completely reliable! We couldn't ask for a better babysitter."
Lisa D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...
Calli can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and patient and even did a great job with working with special needs. I would definitely rehire."
Kathy T.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids started 5 years ago in Brazil as a day care assistant , and in the US I've cared for ages from 0 to 9yo. I'm a nurturing, energetic and respectful parenting oriented caregiver.
I love to help the little ones learn, reach their milestones and express their feelings as they grow. I like to go outside and...
Geysa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Geysa is WONDERFUL! She is currently taking great care of my 6 month old boy. She arrives on time, highly responsive to communication, and highly engaged with my son. I love that she can accommodate and be flexible with my changing schedule. Geysa always made me...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a job that has a good environment that helps everyone involved be able to grow in all ways possible and connect with both the child and parent.
I started working with kids when I was a sophomore in high school. During the summers I would also work at the school's summer camp with kids 2-10 y/o. I also...
Kiara can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kiara was great! She came on last minute's notice and helped. She was very flexible and helped us run errands as well!"
Megan M.
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm Nenia, a 46-year-old woman & I've been nannying for 12 yrs. I am currently nannying for one wonderful family I've been with for 2 yrs, they have a beautiful 2 month & rambunctious 2 yr old Then I have another family I was with for 3 years, but with the school year starting, the youngest is now entering his 1st year of...
Nenia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Nenia is very interactive and creative. She engages with the children and instills discipline directed by the parents."
Gina C.
Cori F.
Darien, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years.
I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning.
I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cori makes wonderful connections with children. She is reliable and a very hard worker. She is a wonderful care giver to others and takes pride in her work with people."
Rebecca H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Family,
I am a professional Nanny with the following certifications and experiences:
More than 15, 000 thousand hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair)
- Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association).
- Special Needs Experience:(Autism and ADHD).
- Managing ADHD, Autism,...
Priscila can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Priscilla to babysit our 7 year old daughter. Everything went extremely well and our daughter is really excited to see her again! Would not hesitate to recommend"
Julie C.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Children love me as I, them! I am from a large family and enjoy the excitement little children create. I especially enjoy their reactions from learning something new, first time achievement and their creativity. I am able to encourage and challenge their little minds as well as build them up and comfort them in times needed....
Jean can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jean is amazing with my children! She's full of energy and loves to keep the kids busy and engaged. They always look forward to her coming and she's made a huge difference in our family life."
Cassandra M.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Shelby is very interactive with my daughter who is 4. She's been watching her off and on since she was an infant. She's reliable and fun! My daughter LOVES her. If Shelby isn't available and I have to use someone else my daughter is always disappointed. Hope...
Karly J.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Glen Ellyn, IL
Julia B.
5.0
Julia was great with my 2 year old daughter, who immediately warmed up to her. She's a natural with kids and we hope to have her back soon! :)
- Pamela C.
Jacqueline R.
5.0
We interviewed Jackie to be the nanny to our 5 month old son. We really enjoyed speaking with her and felt she would do a wonderful job. We did not end up hiring her as we went with someone whom we felt was a little better fit for our family. I would definitely recommend meeting with Jackie if you...
- Jen G.
Laura W.
5.0
Laura was very responsive and professional when doing over details of our evening sitting engagement in advance. When interacting with my 4-year-old son, she was attentive and followed our protocols for dinner/bath/bedtime routine. Will definitely hire again. Thank you, Laura!
- Care member
Colleen K.
5.0
Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed.
- Anthony C.
Tracy D.
5.0
She always feeds my son plenty of fruit and healthy snacks. She plans adorable art projects for him, and he always asks to go back.
- Megan H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Glen Ellyn, IL:
How can I find a Glen Ellyn babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Glen Ellyn, 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 21 babysitters in Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, IL?
The average rate for Glen Ellyn, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.90 per hour as of January 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 Glen Ellyn, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Glen Ellyn, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.