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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current registered nurse who works in the NICU who loves working with children overall. Over the years I have worked for many families with kids ranging from 6 weeks old to 12 years old, volunteered as tutor, volunteered with kindergartners at a local elementary school three times a week, worked as an assistant...
Edwydge can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was Edwydge's previous employer. She was a u6 soccer coach and a kindergarten basketball coach for our Youth Programs at the Athens YMCA. Edwydge did an excellent job with the kids, parents and families during her time at the Athens Y. Her dedication and spirit...
Regina J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for 5 years. I worked as a one on one companion with a child who has special needs for the past 3 years. I enjoy playing games with the kids and am very adaptable to meet schedule needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her. "
Ling L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Donalisa! I like working with kids because working with kids is fun.
There's never a day that is the same with children. You get to be a part of a community that helps children learn, grow, and develop to their greatest potential. I have always had a passion for working with children.
I started working with kids when I...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donalisa is wonderful! She is kind, calm, playful, dependable, and fully present with the kids. My children adore her, and always look forward her coming over to watch them. She is a real professional- I always feel relaxed and grateful knowing that my children...
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5.0
(1)
I haven't babysat in a few years, since I was in high school but I'm very good with all ages of kids was involved in a lot of sports and clubs in high school so I would be able to help with practicing. I'm also very good at helping with homework.
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
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Brenda B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her."
Lynn S.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Lauryn A.
Chicago, IL
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college graduate and I have 8 years of experience for caring for infants to teens. I am great at helping around the household and I am a very all around caregiver. I can bring the kids to the park and help them with their homework. I get tasks done efficiently and make sure the child I am caring for gets the...
Lauryn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauryn took great care of my toddler and connected with him immediately, despite him being under the weather! They laughed and played a lot. She was punctual, personable, considerate, and very pleasant to talk to."
Eliza V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amy . I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare facility working with infants through preschoolers. I also earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology at University back in 2018. I am currently attending graduate student at University (only remote learning). I'm looking for a part time position to...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night! I would highly recommend Amy and we're excited to have her come back in the future."
Brittany S.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer is amazing with children . Warm ,loving and calm . She works well with all age groups. Highly dependable "
Becca L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic mother of three. Now that my daughters are in school and one is happily married, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I think kids should learn as much as they can about the world around them and it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature,...
Francia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Francia was an excellent nanny for our 15 month old daughter. Francia nannied our daughter for a 3.5 week short term duration to fill in for our longer term many, who was on break. Francia was communicative and amenable with our situation, and gave a very...
Ryan G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Gabi and I'm a 32-year-old professional moving to Santa Monica from Chicago in October. I used to live in LA 10 years ago, and decided I have had enough of the winters, so I'm back!
I have15+ years of childcare experience, including nannying, babysitting, and teaching swim lessons. (I was also a competitive swimmer...
Gabi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach."
Ragnar C.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We used Amy for date night for our 15 month old and she was a delight. She seemed very comfortable in her roll which made us at ease."
Kevin G.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, during which I have successfully nurtured and supported children of various age groups. I have a child of my own who is a teenager now.
I can ensure your child's well-being in any situation..
I have experience with children w disabilities my child has a attention deficit...
5.0
"I hired Elizabeth in February of this year for over the weekend for my daughter's birthday.She took great care of my 12 year old girl,She's an American Pit Bull Terrier.My dog is old but she enjoys her walks and the outdoor life.She is older now so she needs alot...
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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: Meal prep, craft assistance
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Not only was Lila my Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter but she was also a coworker.I can attest to Lila's dedication in all things she does.She is wonderful with kids of all ages.She is silly, exciting and engaging with them.She gets down and really plays with them, engages...
Amanda F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive and motivated college student who has about 3 years of experience with kids. I am the middle child therefore I also had experience taking care of my younger sister. I love to read and do crafts with children. I am willing to follow rules and tasks that you may request. I am looking for a way to earn extra...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very communicative, very sweet and super patient with both my girls. She follows directions well and the play areas are always tidied up - not needed but always appreciated!"
Zachary M.
Ashley M.
Morton Grove, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Eager to assist with homework and conduct fun activities.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Ashley M. is one of the best! For as long as I can remember, she has always been so well with kids. Ashely really knows how to make everyone, especially kids, feel loved and comfortable enough to be themselves. She’s patient, Kind, and trustworthy and deserves all...
Care member
Brenda M.
Chicago, IL
$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Excellent Care With Children Of All Ages; Provide Total Housekeeping Duties
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brenda, I'm looking for part time childcare job for the summer and a little about me I've been a nanny for 10+ years, I have experience working with infant as early as two weeks. I help with sleeping training to up to potty training. Looking forward to find a good family. Please feel free to message me and I have tons...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brenda took care of my daughter for the first 2.5 years of her life and she was a HUGE part of our family! My daughter, who is now 5, still requests "date night with Miss Brenda". As a first time mom Brenda was a huge resource for me because she had so much...
Jennifer F.
Juanita O.
Chicago, IL
$30-57/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an 60-year-old grandmother of 6. . My youngest are 9 and 10 years old. I was a Customer Service Representative for over 30 years of my life. I was laid off after 15 years of service at AT&T . That's why I decided to do child care as a new found job. .. I been blessed to be a nanny for the last 7 years. I been with wonderful...
5.0
"Juanita has been a wonderful addition to our family she's been great with my 3 children who all adore her. She's also a great cook and helpful with light cleaning around the house!"
Shelly P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "
Leslie R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Golf, IL
Edwydge S.
5.0
Edwydge began helping out my family caring for my son when he was only 2 months old! He was a very needy infant who required constant soothing and attention- Edwydge's calming demeanor was the perfect match! She is reliable, always flexible when unexpected schedule changes come up, and very...
- Jessica C.
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaitlin is caring and creative with kids. I highly recommend her.
- Ling L.
Donalisa H.
5.0
Donalisa is wonderful! She is kind, calm, playful, dependable, and fully present with the kids. My children adore her, and always look forward her coming over to watch them. She is a real professional- I always feel relaxed and grateful knowing that my children are in good hands when she is here.
- Care member
Anna J.
5.0
Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?
- Brenda B.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her.
- Lynn S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Golf, IL:
How can I find a Golf babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Golf, IL?
The average rate for Golf, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of March 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 Golf, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Golf, 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.