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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, 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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Marisol H.
Chicago, IL
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Children Are Never To Young To Start Learning About The World Around Them!
4.3
(3)
I have over 15 years of personal and professional experience. I have worked in a daycare setting from the infant room 6 weeks to 15 months to the twos room. Which I was the lead teacher and had an assistant teacher work with me. We had 8 little students in our class. We followed a curriculum, served lunch, did activities, sang...
Marisol can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Very hands on. Many positive Characteristics; responsible, creative, dependable, and most importantly great with kids."
Vanessa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Bailey! I currently live in Chicago! However, I was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan. I graduated from Michigan State University in 2022 with a degree in Marketing.
I lived in Newport Beach, California right after I graduated college. I started nannying right when I moved out there for an amazing...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Bailey was our first caretaker for our daughter. She is very friendly, reliable, and flexible with scheduling changes. She has a great attitude. We miss her so much!"
Jessica Z.
Hanna B.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for private families across the Chicago land area and am great with pets! I have also spent 4 years in Vietnam teaching English at English centers and International schools throughout Hanoi. My favorite hobbies include rock climbing, aerial silks and traveling. I'm dependable and punctual. I'm a quick learner. I...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna took great care of our 9 month old while we were visiting Chicago. She was sweet, patient, and a great communicator. We would definitely hire her again!"
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A 25-year-old female seeking part time or occasional employment in childcare while I establish my main business as a hair stylist here in the city!
I first began babysitting for people such as neighbors at the age of 11 and have loved helping with kids since I can remember. I've been a nanny for a family with 2 children (ages...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was great! She was on time and handled the craziness of a shy baby and a loud dog like a champ! We will definitely rehire. "
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Cami B.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional, Educated, Highly Recommended Caregiver!
5.0
(1)
28-Year-old hardworking, self-motivated worker with strong knowledge of psychology and healthcare as well as customer service, social skills, and office duties. Certified in CPR, non-smoking, reliable car, & experience with animals. Associate's degree in General Studies, over 100 credits of Psychology courses. I worked as an...
Cami can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Cami was very engaged with my children and was not on her phone like most people these days. I rate a A+++"
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4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was an Early Childhood Education major at the University of Dayton and taught Kindergarten for a year. While I still love children I realized teaching was not for me and I have always had a passion for sales and the business world and to be able to help different types of businesses and people! I am in a transition period of...
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
4.0
"Kara comes with great references, is a good person, punctual, prompt communication, and practices what I value. "
Kate E.
Alesha S.
Des Plaines, IL
$21-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hiya! My name is Alesha. I've been working with kids since I was 14 but, I've been watching my siblings and family/friend's kid since I was 10. l am a mother and dog owner. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy being active, e. g, going outside, making crafts, and playing games with the children I watch. In addition...
Alesha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alesha has been caring for our daughters for almost 3 years now. I cant say enough great things about her. Due to COVID, we are not able to give her enough hours so it breaks our hearts to see her go. She is always on time, dependable, knowledgeable and just has a...
Michelle R.
Naheedah P.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Needah and I am from Chicago (Irving Park), born and raised! I am 22 and a second year nursing student at Northern Illinois University! I am expected to graduate with my BSN in Dec 2022. Seeking a full-time summer position, M-F (40-45hrs). Available May 15-August 20th!
I love to read, cook, and hang out with...
Naheedah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Needah is fantastic! She was with us all summer last year during Covid. She is reliable, mature, ensures she knows what's acceptable for the kids to eat and other rules they need to follow. She is also super personable and fun. My two kids loved hanging out with...
Claire S.
Zoe S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recent speech-language pathologist grad, who is looking for gigs before the new school year!
I am very outgoing, playful, and energetic caretaker! I try my best to get kids off of their technology and up and moving. My specialty is a good scavenger hunt!
In undergrad, I also minored in educational services, so...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews."
Gillian G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...
Clare can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
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Anna K.
Glenview, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Along with my extensive background in housekeeping, I was also a child care giver. I took care of children of all ages as well as raised three wonderful children of my own. I will treat your children like my own! Just give me a call!
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."
Farheen A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Emily, a dedicated nanny with nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children to thrive in.
I am passionate about childhood development and have attended the Nannypalooza Conference to further my education as a nanny. I also hold...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily babysits for our one year old son a few times a month and she is great- punctual, great communicator, friendly and dependable. Our son didn't even notice when I left, which is unusual. We hope to have Emily watch our son for a long time."
Erin L.
5.0
(3)
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
"We love Francia! She so caring with our toddler, keeps her schedule, and is always playing with her! Shes always early, quick to respond to a request, and even cleans up while our daughter sleeps. We feel so comfortable leaving our daughter with her and having her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a musician who loves working with kids. I would consider myself to be very reliable, organized, creative, and patient. As someone who has been babysitting for over nine years, I can assure my skills and experience will provide a friendly and safe environment for your little ones. I am very passionate about playing...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We can't love Alyssa enough!! She watched our daughter numerous times and was a total rockstar with her. She's sweet and kind and we would recommend her to any family!
We moved recently but will still be reaching out if she's willing to make the trek!
10/10...
Laura D.
Amy A.
Elmwood Park, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Current Early Childhood Education Student Available For Part-time Babysitting.
5.0
(1)
Experienced child care worker looking to step away from daycare and work with an individual family.
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not and this is coming from a mother of a three year old! Amy loves to get to the child's level and see things from...
Raquel Z.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Holly & 25 years old. I am a college graduate from Lewis University. I got my Bachelor's in Early Childhood/Special Education. After graduating during COVID, I found so much love in nannying that I decided I wanted to make it my career!
I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have my own car and reliable...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of working with Holly for a temporary nanny share position that will be ending 3/28/2025. We couldn’t be more pleased with the care she provided for our two little ones. My child was 3 months old, and the other baby was 5 months when she...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria I am a designer, I really love to make new things, so I am a creating person who love finding a lot of activities to do, inside and out side, I am very passionate and patient with kids, I love dance and sing, painting. I really love babies, I have been around kids since I am a teenager at my church doing so much...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Maria is our go-to sitter for our toddler. His face lights up when he sees her. She’s a natural! Maria is engaging with him, and she’s always punctual. Having a sitter was a bumpy transition for him at first, but Maria was very soothing and warm with him. I also...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Harwood Heights, IL
Rachel B.
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 her!
- Joni P.
Alison M.
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 son was safe and happy. Thanks...
- Julie U.
Marisol H.
4.0
Very hands on. Many positive Characteristics; responsible, creative, dependable, and most importantly great with kids.
- Vanessa S.
Bailey S.
5.0
Bailey was our first caretaker for our daughter. She is very friendly, reliable, and flexible with scheduling changes. She has a great attitude. We miss her so much!
- Jessica Z.
Hanna B.
5.0
Hanna took great care of our 9 month old while we were visiting Chicago. She was sweet, patient, and a great communicator. We would definitely hire her again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Harwood Heights, IL:
How can I find a Harwood Heights babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Harwood Heights, 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 16 babysitters in Harwood Heights, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
The average rate for Harwood Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.19 per hour as of April 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.