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Afsheen J.
Mundelein, IL
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Anda C.
Northbrook, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
Janesha L.
Vernon Hills, IL
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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 a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with child care and development. My child learned so much words from her and always looking forward for her to come and play with him....
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Ava M.
Lake Zurich, IL
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*About Me:*
Hi there! I'm Ava, a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for childcare. With 6+ years of experience looking after children aged 8 months to 13 years, I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for kids to thrive in. I am currently pursuing my dream of becoming an elementary...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ava is helping with both of our kids and she is great. They are super excited when she comes to take care of them. She helps out three days a week after school and drives them to after school activities. Highly recommend Ava."
Mark T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have 4 years of experience in childcare ranging from children from 6 months to 15years old. I was a lead daycare teacher assistant , I helped train employees when they first started, them the priority of childcare safety. I'm 21 years old. I absolutely adore working with children which is why I'm looking for a...
Niaja can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hey Niaja! This is Yel, I just wanted to thank you for taking care of both of my kids while me and my husband went out, we had a blast btw:) We really appreciate it, you were able to get my babies to bed with no issues and you were extremely helpful and...
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5.0
(1)
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.
4.0
(4)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little...
Brian T.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Jelayne C.
Lake Zurich, IL
$20-34/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I Am An Experienced Babysitter And I Enjoy Taking Care Of Kids! I'm Very Responsible And Caring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jelayne. I'm 21 years old and I'm in my third year of college. I have two dogs & a chameleon and I enjoy doing creative activities! I am an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children! With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I understand...
5.0
"She has been the perfect fit for our family. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun!
She primarily cares for our 19 month-old daughter. She takes her to classes, prepares lunch, engages her in creative activities, follows her sleep schedule, etc... She also...
Katie D.
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, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old.
In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great with our daughter, showing immense care and responsibility. Our daughter not only learned a lot but also had so...
Jake N.
5.0
(2)
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.
Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We would highly recommend Lan. She has been taking care of our baby boy for almost one year since when he was 3-month-old. She is very punctual, patient, and careful. She takes good care of our son, follows our rules about napping and feeding, and teaches him new...
Ariel Z.
5.0
(10)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dawn was a blessing in the sky for my family! She is very versatile as a household supporter and kids guard: she was amazing with my children, supported with homework (she home schooled her own kids), cooked healthily and drove them left and right! She also is an...
Katharina S.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Anna K.
Mundelein, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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 has worked with my family for almost 8 years, I have the ultimate trust in her. My children love her, she treats them as if they were her own. She is honest, responsible and trustworthy. She's active with the kids, from daily walks and trips to the park to...
Sharon D.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a fantastic babysitter; we more than highly recommend her. She is outgoing, fun, responsible, creative, and a good role model. My kids think of her as their big sister, and completely adore her."
Eve P.
Olga S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Nurturing, Responsible, Thoughtful, Outgoing, And Compassionate
5.0
(2)
My name is Olga. I have more then 5 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids.
I am responsible,...
Olga can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and our little one at ease. She engaged in creative activities, ensuring our child was entertained and happy. Her...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Afsheen J.
5.0
Afsheen is so warm, kind, attentive and my son loved her. He would babble and laugh so much with her. She prepped baby solid food for him and fed him as well. They played, went out for walks, literally my son was so happy around her. She went over rhyming songs, numbers, and the alphabet with him....
- Care member
Heather L.
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.
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.
Janesha L.
5.0
Nesha is a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with child care and development. My child learned so much words from her and always looking forward for her to come and play with him.
- Care member
Ava M.
5.0
Ava is helping with both of our kids and she is great. They are super excited when she comes to take care of them. She helps out three days a week after school and drives them to after school activities. Highly recommend Ava.
- Mark T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lake Forest, IL:
How can I find a Lake Forest babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lake Forest, 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 15 babysitters in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
The average rate for Lake Forest, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.67 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 Lake Forest, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lake Forest, 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.