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Mary S.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...
5.0
"I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and...
Bernadette S.
Tavion D.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable And Caring Nanny With Flexible Hours And Experience In Child Development
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tavi, and I'm excited about the opportunity to provide loving and reliable care for your family. I've always had a passion for working with children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment.
I have experience mentoring children through my piano lessons and group classes, where I...
Tavion can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tavi handled a tough situation very professionally and very well. It was our son's first experience with a caregiver that wasn't family so he took some time to adjust. But Tavi was very patient and my wife had nothing but good things to say about her."
Care member
Melanie M.
Evanston, IL
$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided child care for multiple families since I was 15. I have extensive experience with infants and toddlers, as well as elementary age children and teens. I am a mother myself of a 6-year-old boy I adore children and being around them. I'm very active love sports. arts and crafts. enjoy being out doors. I'm bilingual...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great. She took care of our 3 month old until he was 2 years old . She taught him Spanish and was wonderful with him. Very punctual always available and super responsible. "
Jane H.
Madelyn A.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Available On Week Days And Some Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Madelyn and I am a 28-year-old child therapist looking for one-time only child-care positions. I was a full-time nanny for a 1-year-old, 4-year-old, and 7-year-old over the span of 4 years and enjoyed every day with them. I have experience and knowledge in working with children of all ages and at all...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddy was our nanny for our 2 boys age 3 and 6 for almost two years. She was engaging, punctual and loving towards our boys. She also helped potty train my son and did virtual school when needed. We still use her to babysit to this day. She would be an amazing...
Stefanie H.
Sylvia B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver!
I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...
Renee G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my names Shamim, the kids I watched over used to call me "MeMe" :)
I've worked full-time at a house daycare watching and taking care of 8 kids for over 10+ years.
I love children, your kids will be under great care and safety under me, this has been my passion and I will treat them like my own.
I can provide...
Shamim can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need...
Maryam K.
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, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Daniela, I am a nursing student at Dominican University. I am looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the summer, but can start as soon as possible! I am located in the Logan Square/ Avondale area, and I do have a car for transportation! I have 5 years of experience working with newborns and up to...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She showed up on time and was great with communication throughout the night. Was wonderful and would definitely hire again "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabby and I am 22 years old living in Chicago. For over 6 years, I have been a camp counselor and babysitting children as young as 3 months to 12 years old. I also did student teaching for a first grade classroom my senior year of college. I love spending time with kids whether it is playing fun games, making crafts,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby was great! She asked detailed questions, was very caring toward my 1-year-old, and successfully put him down for the night, something that can be very difficult! We'll be excited to hire her again soon. "
Sarah D.
Kathryn B.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kate, I'm a college student, and an attentive and creative 21-year-old! I have 1 years experience working as a nanny, and have worked with kids between the ages of 2-13.
I am currently in university, and am looking for a part time nanny position with a starting rate of $20/hour. I have previously worked for 1...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kate was a great hire! Three kids can be a handful but she manages it seamlessly. Most importantly, the kids love her and when we leave, I feel they are in safe hands.. which is priceless. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently finished a Master's degree in Applied Physics at Northwestern University. I have previously worked as a substitute teacher in Florida with children of all ages.
I like working with kids because they are always curious and I can relate to that feeling. I love helping kids discover the world around them.
I started...
Lidabel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lidabel was a wonderful sitter for my child. Even though we only met once, I was so impressed by her initiative and ability to keep my child engaged and entertained. She's reliable, punctual, and I wouldn't hesitate to call her again in the future."
Teresa Z.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with all ages between daycares, preschool, high-school, and nannying/night nannying for over 10 years; my area of expertise is newborn-2 y/o.
I have multiple types of childcare certifications, first aid and CPR certs.
I've nannied for children with: ADD, ADHD, OCD, autism, delayed physical/mental/emotional/speech...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I was desperate for help during my 3rd trimester. Her flexibility with my changing schedule and circumstances was a lifesaver and my 2yo son really took to her"
Cass F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there- I would like to give you a little insight into who I am and what I value. I am a student of life constantly learning and growing. I have a Master's degree in social work and I'm licensed. People, animal's, living things are my passion. I am patient, kind and creative. I believe that learning is a life long opportunity...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is an amazing caregiver and wonderful person."
Kendra A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have recently moved back to the area and am looking forward to working with a wonderful family!! I went to college for Early Childhood Development and homeschooled my two (adult) children. I worked for many years as a live in and have extensive experience with newborns including twins and triplets. I am hands on and prefer...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dawn did a great job. My kids had fun doing crafts with her."
Greg S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a proud mother of two grown children and a loving grandmother, I have a deep-rooted passion for children and a proven ability to build strong, nurturing relationships. With years of experience caring for my own family and fostering close bonds with my grandchildren, I possess excellent patience, empathy, and a warm,...
Nubia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"A Wonderful Nanny - Nubia
We had the absolute pleasure of having Nubia as our nanny for five years, starting when our son, B., was just four months old. From the moment she joined our family, we knew we were in the best hands. Nubia didn’t just care for our...
Care member
4.3
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children 10+ years. My experience varies. I make myself responsible to the needs of the children and whatever pertains to them (meals, laundry). My experience doesn't just stem from being a Nanny, BUT I am mom to a beautiful, highly energized, caring, loving, kind hearted 14y/o freshman.
2021 - Current, shared...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa has been our nanny since the summer of 2020 and has been amazing for our family. She started when our oldest was 10 months, before our youngest was born. She has been so great with both our boys who are now 3.5 and 2 years old. She is very active with them...
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Ruby K.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a daycare supervisor, overnight sitter and nanny for multiple families in the last 4 years. Happy to help with school work and running errands as well! I take the safety of myself and the families I care for extremely seriously and very comfortable around pets. I can be flexible with hours and needs- would love to...
Ruby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with the baby/dog/housekeeping, and took care of our infant son as though he was her own. We were so sad when she shared she was...
Tim P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since I was young, I was always seen to be a babysitter for my family members as well as their friends. Over the years, I have babysat my younger brother since he was 6-7 years old. I have also watched after family friends children before too. For instance, I have babysat three children at once ranging from 5 to 13 years old. I...
Madeline can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again."
Christopher C.
5.0
(3)
Professional nanny with more than 10 years of experience. Caring for multiple school age kids and newborns. I also speak Spanish, I love singing and playing the piano!
I'd describe my personality as funny, charismatic and patient.
I like working with kids because it provides me with the opportunity to engage in a variety of...
5.0
"Camila is great! Super recommended. Punctual, very dependable!!!"
Marcos A.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"We have had multiple great experiences with Maria.
She took care of our 2.5 year old daughter playing and spending time outside.
Maria is very trustworthy, reliable and made sure that our daughter is safe but also having a good time.
We really appreciated that...
Florian B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kenilworth, IL
Mary S.
5.0
I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and help for her mom with her younger...
- Bernadette S.
Tavion D.
5.0
Tavi took care of my dog Gus on several occasions. He's an older dog (15) and needs some special care. She was even good about giving him medication when he had some medical issues. I'd definitely hire Tavi again! She's reliable and caring.
- Care member
Melanie M.
5.0
She was great. She took care of our 3 month old until he was 2 years old . She taught him Spanish and was wonderful with him. Very punctual always available and super responsible.
- Jane H.
Madelyn A.
5.0
Maddy was our nanny for our 2 boys age 3 and 6 for almost two years. She was engaging, punctual and loving towards our boys. She also helped potty train my son and did virtual school when needed. We still use her to babysit to this day. She would be an amazing nanny or babysitter for a new family.
- Stefanie H.
Sylvia B.
5.0
Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing my daughter cry once the entire...
- Renee G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kenilworth, IL:
How can I find a Kenilworth babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kenilworth, 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 2 babysitters in Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, IL?
The average rate for Kenilworth, IL babysitters on Care.com is $22.50 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 Kenilworth, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kenilworth, 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.