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5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My experience babysitting began when I was just 12 years old. I put an ad in a local newspaper. I got one response and with my mother's supervision, I took care of a 3-year-old boy that summer. The relationship with him and his family turned into a 25-year friendship. I babysat throughout high school and then eight years ago, I...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Nancy is sent from heaven!! As a mom new to IL, finding a new sitter always made me a bit nervous. That changed shortly after meeting Nancy! She engaged and got to know the kids from the start. She gave us a full report each time we returned home. My kids are so...
Jc B.
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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and kind babysitter who loves to play with kids and help them use their imagination! I currently during the week am a household manager / nanny and looking for extra supplemental hours to make a bit more during the week ! I am pretty flexible especially on weekends ! So late night date nights I can absolutely do...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I first met Danielle when I was new to the area and in dire need of last min childcare. She never made us feel like a burden or was ever unprofessional. My daughter (then 3) took to her immediately. She treated and continues to treat my daughter as family - even...
Tanell F.
Blanca R.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of the University, where I studied elementary education and Spanish. I absolutely love kids and cannot wait to have my own classroom. I have experience as a substitute teacher, teacher's assistant, daycare center aide and lead teacher, as well as babysitting from months-old babies to teenagers. I am very...
Blanca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Blanca was amazing, she was so great with our little girl. She was on time, caring and very flexible with our situation.
She kept our baby girl on her schedule and kept her entertained in between naps.
We will definitely hire her again when we are back in town."
Stephen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a CPS kindergarten teacher with over a decade of teaching experience in Early Childhood. I also have several years of nanny experience with newborns and multiples. I'm looking for one-time or recurring babysitting gigs, or a family who needs a part time caregiver for the summer. I love getting outdoors, exploring...
Wendi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction at her day care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
Heather W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Stella. I've been working as a babysitter for over 10 yrs now + 7 yrs as a senior caregiver: 4 yrs with a newborn and another 4 with an autistic teen and his brother and sister (also teens). Additionally I have worked with twins, can help with laundry, meal preparation. I am a responsible, dependable and caring...
Stela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stela was absolutely amazing!!! There are not enough good things I could say about her. I have a 2 1/2-year-old daughter and an 8 month old son. She watched both children for me while I worked from home without missing a beat. My daughter enjoyed seeing her every...
Tamara C.
Sonia C.
Brookfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Since I was a teenager I have cared for children. I have worked for summer day camps and cared for children as a nanny/babysitter and I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Montessori. I am a mother of four beautiful children. Being a mother, I know the dedicated care that children need.
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We interviewed Sonia for a childcare position. She was prompt in returning emails and text messages, and she arrived a few minutes early for the interview. Having kids of her own, she seemed very natural with our two-month-old son, and she interacted well with...
Ashley S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first year graduate student at Rush University Medical Center pursuing my doctorate in Audiology. Originally from Colorado, I moved to Chicago last year to start school and love living here! I have 5 years experience nannying and babysitting for kids from ages 2 months to 12 years and the family I was with the longest...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator!...
Chelsea A.
Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny was so fantastic! Our little guy felt comfortable with her almost immediately and they had so much fun together. She was here during my first weekend away from my kiddo and I felt so great knowing that Sam was safe and happy while I was out of town. Would...
Suzy D.
Lucia N.
Chicago, IL
$24-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have approximately 9 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I love working with children of all ages, with the most experience working with ages 8 months-10 years. I currently work as a guest teacher for Chicago Public Schools and am preparing to get my masters in Early Childhood Education.
Up until recently I've been...
Lucia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucia is an amazing nanny! She is hands down one of the best, we ever had. She has great energy and was in tune with what our kids like. She communicates well and is often asking what/how we want things done so that she can gel with our family. We cannot say enough...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...
Trinity can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Yin (pronounced "een")! I am a former elementary school teacher with CPS as well as a high school tutor.
Yin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very nice and polite & took very good care of my son I will definitely hire her again. "
Kathleen O.
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, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Beata N.
Chicago, IL
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Older Sister, Lover Of The Learning Process
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience babysitting and nannying in my community since I was 13. I have extended my practice to the Chicago area since college, and have built a lovely network of families and care experience since. I also lived with my aunt, uncle, and two cousins during their 2-4y/o and 5-7y/o arcs, so interacting with and...
Beata can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Beata has been absolutely wonderful to our family and we are so thankful to have her work with us!! She is very responsive, she genuinely cares about our kids and seems to enjoy spending time with them. She makes it easy to leave the house and not have to worry...
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Maria Luisa N.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am Maria and I am 58years old. I have 4 grown up kids, and I am so proud of them. I was born in the Philippines, and did 2 years of college. I studied BSE . majoring in Mathematics. I have worked as a babysitter for 7 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. And give my 101% to my work. I love children since my kids are...
Maria Luisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Luisa has been my nanny for my 2.5 year old and has been with my family for about a year now. She is always on time and I can tell that he loves playing with her. We have very hectic schedules and she has been very accommodating and anticipates things like grocery...
Hope M.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Giovanna is very loving and caring. She is reliable, organized, and does a great job. She communicates wonderfully as well."
Sara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and responsible babysitter with 3. 5 years of experience caring for infants to children 12 years old. Positive role model focused on supporting the development and teaching new skills. Certified in CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children.
Enjoys...
Stacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Stacey is great! She is taking care of our two boys and they love her."
Kasia P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alison and I recently finished my teaching internship through my program at Michigan State University. In addition, I have a bachelors from MSU in child development and elementary education. In the fall (2020) I will begin work as a full time teacher, however I am available this summer. I have nannying...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Alison for the summer of 2017 to watch our one and a half year-old son. We could not have loved her more! She was wonderful with him and really became a part of our family. She is very smart, mature, and kind and went out of her way to make sure that our...
Julie U.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a rising college senior who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
4.0
"Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend...
Joni P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Harwood Heights, IL
Nancy J.
5.0
Nancy is sent from heaven!! As a mom new to IL, finding a new sitter always made me a bit nervous. That changed shortly after meeting Nancy! She engaged and got to know the kids from the start. She gave us a full report each time we returned home. My kids are so comfortable with her, she feels like...
- Jc B.
Jenny G.
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 get dressed, driven my car to...
- Catherine K.
Danielle C.
5.0
Danielle is great! We hired her to come to our hotel room and watch our two boys while we went out to dinner. I was a bit nervous to leave my kids with a stranger in a new city, but Danielle put me at ease right away, and she was a huge help to us when we were in a pinch. She arrived early, and...
- Ingrid O.
Blanca R.
5.0
Blanca was excellent with our one-year-old and four-year-old! She is clearly so wonderful with kids. Very responsive. Punctual. Proactive. Solid instincts. All the good things. Will definitely look forward to working with her again!
- Annie C.
Wendi G.
5.0
Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction at her day care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
- Heather W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Harwood Heights, IL:
How can I find a Harwood Heights babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Harwood Heights, IL?
The average rate for Harwood Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.80 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Harwood Heights, 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.