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Find babysitters in Lake Bluff, IL that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Lake Bluff, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Lake Bluff, IL

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Mia M.


Libertyville, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, 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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Sonia R.


Waukegan, IL

$22/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 20 years of experience, beginning with my own children, have taught me that patience, creativity, and a friendly approach are essential for a child's well-being. I understand the importance of clear...
Sonia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very caring. She took care of our 3 month old baby to over a year old. We had to move for work or we would still be using her today. She is a wonderful caring person. You will enjoy having Sonia as your caretaker for your little ones."

Shelly C.

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Tetiana Z.


Vernon Hills, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Tetiana

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tania, I am originally from Ukraine and have been living in the U. S. for 5 years. Throughout this time, I've been working with children and have truly found my passion in childcare. I have 3 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, which has taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of...
Tetiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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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Snizhana K.


Mundelein, IL

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have a strong background in both healthcare and science, with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. I'm currently working as a data scientist, but I truly miss the hands-on joy of caregiving. Before my current career, I worked as a CNA and Emergency Medicine Technician, including time at Alexian...
Snizhana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!"

Jane 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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Ana F.


Gurnee, IL

$25-28/hr3 yrs exp

Ana

I am a teacher for children in Brazil, I work in two schools at the same time, one as a Portuguese/English teacher for children aged 5 and the other as a daycare provider with babies aged 1 to 2 years. I decided to be an au pair and became fluent in English and I had a wonderful experience with a host family that I love so much...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ana took such great care of our 3-year old boy. She always kept him safe and came up with fun activities to do with him. She's always find a new art project around things that he was interested in at the time. She is a safe driver and took him to the library,...

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Afsheen J.


Mundelein, IL

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Afsheen. I am looking for a babysitting job near me. I live in Mundelein. I am 46 years old and have a lot of experience with kids. I have older kids of my own and can take in any challenge with any kid. I love kids and can't wait to babysit! I can pickup and drop off kids to there destination! I am available from...
5.0
"Afsheen has been caring for our 15 month old daughter and I cannot imagine a better person to care for my precious little one! Afsheen is amazing, she is very calm and she creates an environment where our daughter can thrive. We have seen our daughter reach key...

Yueli L.

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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver (Summer)

4.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Judith took care of our infant and very energetic toddler for 2 consecutive days at our hotel and at the wedding venues we were at. She was reliable, punctual and kept the kids engaged. She brought in activities for my toddler including stuff from the library which...

Rabeea M.

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Yoselin G.


Highwood, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Yoselin. I am 27 years old and a teacher's assistant. I am CPR/AED certified, a dual language speaker (English and Spanish), and graduated from North Central College in Naperville. I am looking for a SUMMER position.
Yoselin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Yoselin is honest, dependable and wonderful with my children. I'm so happy to know her!"

Heather B.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Elbia D.


Waukegan, IL

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My previous babysitting roles affirmed my desire to positively impact children's lives and support families. Patient, calm, and creative, I connect easily...
Elbia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elbia is a wonderful person and we trust her completely with our children! She’s been taking care of our 3 boys for over a year. She’s someone who loves this job. She has a calm and loving demeanor and is very playful too. Our boys always look forward to seeing her...

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Anna K.


Mundelein, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Agnes and I am from Poland. I have been working with children of all ages. With my first family I have been for 12 years since the baby girl was 3 months. Then I started working for another family with 2 kids. I have been with them since 8 years. Unfortunately kids are going to school and I won't be needed for...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Agnes worked for me for 12 years as a nanny . She was always on time never called in sick . Agnes is a wonderful person and so dependable, really there is not one better I would trust my children with ."

Sandy E.

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Sarah K.


Lincolnshire, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutor Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.
5.0
"I was nervous to try Care.com, but when Sarah showed up - it was so great and all worries went away! Sarah is wonderful to work with and my son absolutely adores her. He is always happy when we return. They play, laugh, and have fun. Sarah is smart,...

Megan C.

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Janesha L.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-27/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 18 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the development and growth of children. My patient and creative approach, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their...
Janesha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nesha is an excellent caregiver. She is especially great with supporting our child’s development and teaching him habits, fostering his independence. She works excellent with him on multiple exercises important for his growth. Also, she is very good with taking...

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Yaren K.


Libertyville, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My three years of experience, including previous babysitting roles, have honed my skills in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. I believe in fostering creativity and imagination while ensuring their...
Yaren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Noemi P.


Lake Forest, IL

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Noemi P.

Hi! I'm looking to make some extra money on the side as I go to school locally and have a part time job. I also am looking for a FULL-TIME position for the summer! I have 3 years of experience of babysitting but have been working with children for many years. I've been a camp director for two summers and hope to be a...
Noemi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Available For Babysitting

I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Nanny, Housekeeper Available to Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Laima. I'm a nanny and housekeeper with many years of experience. I'm available for a full time or part time job (evenings and overnight). I have experience with cleaning, laundry, organizing, cooking, shopping, pet sitting, plant care, house sitting, all household errands. I have excellent North Shore...
Laimute can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Bluff, IL

Mia M.

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 sincerely recommend her.

- Jess P.

Molly E.

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!

- Care member

Sonia R.

5.0

Sonia was a wonderful nanny to our daughter. She worked with her from 3 months until just before she turned 2. Our daughter learned so much from her and she helped us do much along the way. We are eternally grateful that she chose to work for our family.

- Care member

Tetiana Z.

5.0

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

- Rick B.

Dana L.

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 (still). They always wanted Dana...

- Michelle L.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Lake Bluff, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.