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60 babysitters are listed in Homewood, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Homewood, IL
As an experienced and compassionate childcare provider, I bring over 3 years of hands-on experience working with toddlers, infants, and school-age children. I hold Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials, and I am certified in CPR and first aid, ensuring the highest level of safety and care for the children I work with. My...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
2.6
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an artistic and experienced childcare provider with a passion of working with kids. I have over 7 years of professional teaching experience and 10 years of overall childcare experience. I have credits in Curriculum Design for Early Childhood Programs, and Child development. I have over 6 years of nannying experience,...
Asia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Asia is a great nanny and childcare provider. My kids learn so much from her and really enjoy their time spent with her. She is not only responsible and professional, but super fun and educational for all ages!"
Danita M.
Ashley R.
Homewood, IL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi there, I'm Ashley! I'm 26 years old.
I live in Homewood, IL. I have about 6 years of experience in childcare with many more of babysitting when I was younger. Let me know if you're interested or have any questions! :)
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name is Taylor. I am an energetic, fun-loving young professional! I have more than 10 years of experience in childcare. I started as a volunteer teacher at my church on Wednesdays and Sundays. There I developed lesson plans crafted to the children's needs and the curriculum and provided the necessary care and nurture they...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Zahra H.
Homewood, IL
$15-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as colorful, caring and fair/calculated!
I like working with kids because you can learn so much from them and have a positive, long-lasting influence on them by investing early on.
I started working with kids early on because my mom has owned a daycare in the city of Chicago for 24 years and taught...
Zahra can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Rachel W.
Homewood, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked at a home day care for the past 12 years and during the past three years, I have worked as a teacher's assistant from grades 6-12. I have a great love for working with children. I am very patient. I have love teaching children and learning new things from them as well.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Flexible Times*
Hello! My names Mireya and I am excited to restart my journey on here. I have been babysitting for many years now and development strong bonds with children and their parents. I have my own car with car/booster seats. I am good with kids of all ages and love to do activities. I am also fully vaccinated and love...
Mireya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"We are super glad we are able to hire Mireya. She's very punctual , and kind. We can't wait to get to know her more!"
Taylor P.
5.0
(3)
I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems."
Juan C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended up not needing a sitter for the dates specified, so we did not have the chance to hire her. However, I will...
Jenna K.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Chandler was so easy to work with! We needed a date night sitter in our hotel while we were traveling and Chandler was perfect for the job. She responded promptly to messages, arrived early, and brought activities for our daughter! I highly recommend her! "
Valerie V.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Jessica and I am 25 years old. I am currently a Nursing Major, graduating in March of 2024. I am a certified Paramedic for 6 years in the state of Illinois and I am also a combat medic in the Army Reserves. I am also CPR, PALS, & ACLS certified. I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old for other...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is a great person. She is very trustworthy and dependable. When ever I need help she is always available. "
Nicole D.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I look forward to meeting you & your family!
I am hoping to be the go to date day/night babysitter for a few families in the southwest suburbs or downtown Chicago. At the moment I am available during the evenings & weekends. I also have a somewhat flexible schedule & can be available last minute during the day. I am a...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is the best babysitter you will ever find! You will never have to worry when she is there and your kids will love her!"
Janine H.
Mccoy C.
Flossmoor, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...
Mccoy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mccoy was perfect, she was on time and my daughter said she loved her , she had a great personality and was very polite, we would give her 10 stars if we could, we definitely will be using her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids made a mess. I wasn't bothered by trivial decisions as she took care of whatever the situation like a pro. My...
Jane W.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated to keep me and your little ones safe and everyone in my household is vaccinated. I have 25 plus experience. I have great References from other parents who have used my services. I can provide a background upon request. I also provide babysitting/childcare and limited overnight care.
Monitte can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"So caring about the kids she watches. Like family"
Care member
Noelle B.
Country Club Hills, IL
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Super Fun Babysitter With Good Energy And A Contagious Smile!
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Noelle and I am a senior business management, pre-law major at University. I worked at a day camp for 3 years doing various activities such as: swimming, fun games, singing & dancing, and field trips (River, Bowling, and more!). I more recently have worked with 7 care. com families. I am a very fun, organized, and...
Noelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Noelle has helped or family during the remote learning chaos as debates returning to in person learning and this momma needed to concentrate fully on a new job. She also helped or daughter practice her violin lesson daily."
Monique J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very fun, energetic, and patient sitter who has been babysitting for the past 6 years. I originally got certified as a babysitter at the age of 13. Along with this I have been employed at Lifetime Fitness - Orland Park as a Kids Activities team member since 2018. With this job I work with children ages 3 mo -12 and am...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sierra is mature, level headed, friendly and responsible. She watched our 3 children (5th grader and twin 1st graders), who have various temperaments of their own, and Sierra did an excellent job in finding ways to entertain and also give them their individual...
Andrea P.
Dinora R.
Tinley Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
A few family members work in the flight industry and I was the on call sitter sometimes starting at night and finishing in the morning. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew that I have watched over for 8 years. I was also a sitter for a family with 2 girls between the ages of 5 and 9 for a couple years. Pets are no issue for me since I...
Dinora can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dinora has helped with my 7 and 5 year old daughters for years. They love having her watch them. She is patient, kind, creative, and overall a delight to have in our home."
Amber W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Christen and I am currently a graduate student in a gap year! I have experience with kids as I have worked in a daycare the past few years not to mention I have worked personally with many different families! Look forward to hearing from you!
Christen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed."
Andrew W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Homewood, IL
Asia M.
5.0
Asia is a wonderful Nanny. My kids like her, she always has activities and fun things planned. She even helps out with housework. She has been so flexible, which has been something we really needed in a nanny and she always responds to my texts or calls. I would, absolutely, recommend Asia after she...
- Kathryn S.
Mireya B.
5.0
We are super glad we are able to hire Mireya. She's very punctual , and kind. We can't wait to get to know her more!
- Taylor P.
Dalia M.
5.0
Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.
- Juan C.
Mariah W.
5.0
Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended up not needing a sitter for the dates specified, so we did not have the chance to hire her. However, I will definitely keep her on my "go-to...
- Jenna K.
Chandler C.
5.0
Our kids took to Chandler very quickly and she had no trouble managing multiple children. She did a great job of getting our kids through dinner, packing up the leftover food, and sending them off to bed. Chandler was very flexible with scheduling and we were able to schedule her short notice. We...
- Daren J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Homewood, IL:
How can I find a Homewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Homewood, 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 6 babysitters in Homewood, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 2.0. 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 Homewood, IL?
The average rate for Homewood, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Homewood, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Homewood, 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.