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60 babysitters are listed in Lake Bluff, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Lake Bluff, IL
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley was an amazing catch for our family, we were so lucky to have her! When my little guy was just a few months old, I interviewed quite a few perspective sitters & she stood out far above the others. I can't for the life of me find anyone as trustworthy, fun,...
Colleen S.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Eliza and I have been babysitting for five plus years watching up to four kids at once helping with homework, cooking, cleaning, driving and more. I am more than willing to provide past references. I recently graduated from college with a 4. 0 gpa and love helping kids with homework. I also enjoy staying active,...
Eliza can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Amanda M.
Lake Bluff, IL
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient And Responsible College Graduate Looking For Nanny/Babysitting Jobs Near Elmira.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for backup/date night sitter - M. S. Ed. & B. A. English. I have experience caring for infants to high school-age children. I coach sports and also have background with homework help, tutoring, and test prep. I have my own car and I am comfortable assisting with pets, errands, meal preparation, and household chores. I...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jasmin R.
Lake Bluff, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Jasmin, dependable and passionate. I am a part time student, planning on attending the paramedic program in the spring. I also accepted a part time position at a local hospital. I am looking to earn a little extra money as I work my way towards my goals. My schedule is rotating so I'll need to find a family that has a...
Jasmin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name's Clare and am a recent Graduate of Hope College with my bachelor's in social work.. I love spending time with kids, so I'm hoping to work at a school or an adoption agency in the future! I have plenty of babysitting experience under my belt and am currently a behavior technician at Centria Autism services. I would...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! Nice to meet you! I have over 12 years of child care under my belt! My mom has been in the medical field my whole life and as a single mom she also babysat for families on the side and as I was growing up I would go with her! I also have a 9-year-old nephew and a 17-year-old niece! I love pets and am open to carpool,...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I am a special education teacher currently working at a school in Lakeview. I have been a special education teacher for 2 years and prior to that taught 5th grade for one. I also worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for 7 years prior to teacher. I would love to find a semi-permanent summer...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Victoria D.
Lake Bluff, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Registered Nurse looking for a babysitting side job! I have 13+ years of experience with children of all ages and with varying needs.
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Victoria is amazing!! She is absolutely our favorite babysitter! My girls are so excited when they find out she's coming over. She is very enthusiastic and engaging. She does fun activities with the kids, reads books, plays games etc. She is completely...
Kathryn P.
My name is Mia and I am 25 years old living in miami beach. I began babysitting when I was in middle school. Since then I have sat for numerous families, with kids of all ages. I am very responsible, intuitive and great with children!
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is the best sitter anyone can ask for. She has an extremely pleasant personality, is in complete control with the kids, and gives us great comfort and confidence. Sarah has been helping me with my toddler and infant for 2 years now and both my daughters...
Sukhu K.
5.0
(1)
I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!
Addison can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always...
Dana S.
Ana V.
Waukegan, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Trusty and caring nanny, ready to take care of your little ones, I will surely treat your children as mine with patient and love
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"She is amazing with kids, offers help in whatever you need and is very caring and patient. Always on time and when we have a change in schedule she is very flexible. I would rate her 5 starts if I could. My family and I love Ana."
Daniela T.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a very responsible, reliable, and fun babysitter to take care of your child at her home while you are at work, running errands, or enjoying some time off... THAT'S ME!!
(For care at your place, the hours will be as indicated on my profile, with room to accommodate your needs)
I am a mother of two children:...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Cynthia. She’s been working with us for about a year now, helping to care for our 3 young kids (4, 2, infant). The kids light up when she comes over. Each day she carefully plans out various activities for them based on...
Courtney S.
Mariya K.
Gurnee, IL
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Honest, Energetic, Mature Nanny w/6 Years of Experience Looking for a P/T or F/T Position
5.0
(9)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of 2 great kids and I was a teacher for kids, ages 3-8. I love children and have many years of experience. I live in Gurnee. My best attributes are trustworthy, patience, honesty, punctual, flexible and easy to get along with. I believe in engaging children in creative play and educational activities rather...
Mariya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariya has worked for our family as it has grown from 1 to 2 kids. She started working for us caring for our first son as soon as I went back to work and continued until he started preschool at about 2 1/2 years old. We then were lucky with timing and re-hired her...
Ben B.
5.0
(9)
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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jill worked for us full-time from November 2018 to May 2022. Upon hiring her, we could immediately tell that we could trust her to care for our two boys (3 mo. and 18 mo. at the time). Throughout the approximately 3 1/2 years that she worked for us, she was...
Margaret D.
Livvia W.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 8 and a half years I've worked at a Montessori school. 7 years as an assistant, and a year and a half as the teacher for toddlers and two's. I have my CDA and am First Aid and CPR certified. I believe that all children should be able to explore and experience their environment in their own way.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is great with our three young kids 3, 5, 7. Highly recommend. She helps with dishes and laundry if there is time."
Susan B.
Mia M.
Libertyville, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities.
With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Bluff, IL
Haley H.
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.
Victoria D.
5.0
Victoria is amazing!! She is absolutely our favorite babysitter! My girls are so excited when they find out she's coming over. She is very enthusiastic and engaging. She does fun activities with the kids, reads books, plays games etc. She is completely responsible and I never have to worry when...
- Kathryn P.
Sarah W.
5.0
Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over
- Nicole R.
Addison S.
5.0
We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always been amazing! Once we added a second...
- Dana S.
Ana V.
5.0
She is amazing with kids, offers help in whatever you need and is very caring and patient. Always on time and when we have a change in schedule she is very flexible. I would rate her 5 starts if I could. My family and I love Ana.
- Daniela T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lake Bluff, IL:
How can I find a Lake Bluff babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lake Bluff, 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 9 babysitters in Lake Bluff, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Lake Bluff, IL?
The average rate for Lake Bluff, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.33 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 Lake Bluff, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lake Bluff, 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.