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60 babysitters are listed in Highwood, IL

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 9 years

Babysitters in Highwood, IL

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Livvia W.


Deerfield, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...

Christopher A.

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Maddie F.


Prospect Heights, IL

$22/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. And I would love to help out any family that I can in my spare time. I am also CPR certified! My pictures are from working with kiddos in clinics
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and polite. Would highly recommend."

Elizabeth L.

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Anda C.


Northbrook, IL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV/video gaming is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is something that I am passionate about. I am not...
Anda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Unfortunately I have missed hiring Anda by an hour, she was offered another job before I could check in with my husband. We would've loved having her! She was really sweet and seemed trustworthy. She is definitely down to earth and is not trying to sugarcoat...

Adriana C.

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Meghan K.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meghan volunteered for me and served as one of our volunteers for children's ministry at our local church. She was always willing to serve even if she wasn't on the schedule for that weekend. I have also served on a missions team with her and she really has a great...

Jennifer V.

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Klimentina G.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Absolutely love Klimentina, she is very dependable,very professional and has a great methods to work with the kids. I. and A. can't wait to play and learn with her."

Sasha D.

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Linda D.


Winnetka, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting - Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced mom who has just become a grandma as well. I will provide a safe, caring and creative place for your children.
Linda can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Linda was a great help to our family! We have three boys and they all enjoyed time with Linda! She helped part-time with child care, tidying of kids spaces, folding laundry, kitchen help and more! She truly cared for our boys and our home. She became like a...

Sara B.

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Shayna L.


Vernon Hills, IL

$15-22/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Fun Sitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My girls really enjoy having Shayna sit for them. She is great about playing with the kids and making it fun for them. We were a bit nervous to have someone new watch our girls when we moved to the area years ago and we are so happy that we found Shayna. "

Leslie W.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Grace K.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time, Part Time, After School

My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...

Korinne M.

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade. I have also worked in a daycare (specifically the infant room), worked at a special needs summer camp, and have taken many child education courses at college. I am a self designed major at Carthage, however I have completed 3 years worth of education classes. I love...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mia is amazing!! She is great with kids of all ages (mine are 3, 8, 11). She always finds fun activities for each kid. Mia is punctual, responsible, and reliable. The kids always have a great time with her and request her as a sitter. Mia is a joy and I...

Jess P.

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Dana L.


Deerfield, IL

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...

Michelle L.

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Paige C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-36/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter And Pet Care Provider

4.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have such a passion for kids! I have a clean driving record and will have a car that I can take kids to activities or school...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Paige was our "pod teacher" during the pandemic. She helped proctor my daughters (2nd grade and Kindergarten) along with 3 other 1st graders while juggling her undergrad degree. The girls adored her and she helped us during a crucial time for all parties involved...

Sonya G.

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Lan T.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...
Lan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lan did wonderful with our sensitive toddler! It was the first time we went out for an evening and left her with a sitter and Lan took her to the park, did art activities with her, and really took into account the things she loved and that would settle her while we...

Tara C.

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Tetiana Z.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Tetiana

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tetiana, I was born in Ukraine, and I have been living in America for 3, 5 years. When I arrived, I immediately found a family in which I work full time all week, and sometimes I am free in the evenings and on weekends. If you need help, contact me, I am happy to help.
Tetiana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dependable and very responsible. Very smart and is a quick learner. Would highly recommend."

Rick B.

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Cara S.


Deerfield, IL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am not available* Hello! My name is Cara. I am 26 years old. I graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in Sociology. I have worked as a nanny with kids ranging in age from 6 months to 4 years old. I worked at summer camp for 6 summers and three of those summers I was a group counselor with 11 6-year-old girls. I love...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cara watched our one year old daughter for most of a year. During that time she was very reliable and provided great care. She did great playing, teaching, and showing activities to develop motor skills and mental development. Cara has a great personality...

Kevin K.

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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.

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Haley H.


Lake Bluff, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Upbeat Sitter Ready To Stop So Much Screen Time!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love to get outside and bring kiddos on some adventures or stay around and bake or make some crafts. I grew up in a large family and love kids and getting to know them. I prefer to have a few families who I regularly babysit for so the kids become comfortable with me! I have worked for multiple families in Illinois and...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Haley is one of the most reliable helpers I have had! She is always timely, responsible, caring, and excellent with kids. She shows great interest in the children and is a joy to have around. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Haley rocks!"

Erik E.

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Samantha W.


North Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Student Looking For Family To Work With

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family! I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...

Jolly B.

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Jennifer Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

Munchkinz Day Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the owner of Munchkinz Day Care. I have 10 plus years of experience with children. When I was growing up, my mom had her own day care in our home and I loved every minute of it. I love being with children because everyday is something new. I love taking kids out for walks and to parks when the weather is nice out. I love...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my...

Molly C.

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Melissa J.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 9. I was a special education teacher who worked in Oak Forest. I worked in the district for 15 years. Having my own children and having had worked as a teacher, I am extremely flexible. I put a lot of time and care into my job and the care of my children....
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"We did not end up hiring Melissa because of other conflicts, but she was responsive and polite in our communications."

Jenn R.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

Livvia W.

5.0

Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and Livvia has thought of new ways to...

- Christopher A.

Maddie F.

5.0

She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and polite. Would highly recommend.

- Elizabeth L.

Anda C.

5.0

Unfortunately I have missed hiring Anda by an hour, she was offered another job before I could check in with my husband. We would've loved having her! She was really sweet and seemed trustworthy. She is definitely down to earth and is not trying to sugarcoat anything, she'll say it like it is.

- Adriana C.

Meghan K.

5.0

Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!

- Former Member A.

Klimentina G.

5.0

I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.

- Traci B.

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Babysitters in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.