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60 babysitters are listed in Lake Zurich, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL

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Cara S.


Deerfield, IL

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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Afsheen J.


Mundelein, IL

$25-50/hr • 9 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 was very caring for my kids. She is someone who is trustworthy and loving. I would most definitely recommend her and re-hire her for any future needs."

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Evangelina R.


Grayslake, IL

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Friendly, Intelligent And Experienced.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...
Evangelina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Evangaline got a huge thumbs-up from our seven-year old, and I appreciated her punctuality (arriving a few minutes early) and flexibility (greeting us with a smile despite the fact our evening out extended an hour later than intended). Very professional, very...

Brad L.

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Maddie F.


Prospect Heights, IL

$22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Pets

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Linda D.


Grayslake, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitting - Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced mom who has just become a grandma as well. I will provide a safe, caring and creative place for your children.
Linda can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Linda was a great help to our family! We have three boys and they all enjoyed time with Linda! She helped part-time with child care, tidying of kids spaces, folding laundry, kitchen help and more! She truly cared for our boys and our home. She became like a...

Sara B.

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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-22/hr • 10 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, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Judith, or 'Ms. Judy' as our daughter calls her, is so awesome! She proactively offered multiple references who shared glowing reviews about her. She arrived to our home early and equipped with fun activities for our 5-year-old, who told us she had so much fun...

Halley B.

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Lan T.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lan did wonderful with our sensitive toddler! It was the first time we went out for an evening and left her with a sitter and Lan took her to the park, did art activities with her, and really took into account the things she loved and that would settle her while we...

Tara C.

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Melissa M.


Palatine, IL

$18-160/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."

Abraham R.

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Judith C.


Palatine, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Respite

I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...

Deborah N.

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Grace K.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time, Part Time, After School

My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...

Korinne M.

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Livvia W.


Deerfield, IL

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Anna K.


Mundelein, IL

$15-20/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$21/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver with 7 years of paid work experience. I have experience with ADHD, Autism, Parkinson's and most developmental disabilities in children and adults. I have worked with elderly dementia patients, seizure patients, spinal cord injury patients, rehabilitation patients in my career. I am...
Precent can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
" He is a very nice man who helped us greatly with our autistic child. He also helped my aging father in law's Needs following surgery. We consider him one of the family."

Kat B.

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Tetiana Z.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Tetiana

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tetiana, I was born in Ukraine, and I have been living in America for 3, 5 years. When I arrived, I immediately found a family in which I work full time all week, and sometimes I am free in the evenings and on weekends. If you need help, contact me, I am happy to help.
Tetiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tetiana was so helpful. My son has special needs and she really goes out of her way to help him. She takes him to the park and helps clean. He really likes when she cares for him. Very reliable and punctual also"

Melody P.

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Eunice L.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

If you are in need of a fun loving, responsible caretaker, I will be a great match. I am young with lots of energy so I would definitely be able to keep up with children. I love working with children and I have experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look...
Eunice can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Eunice as we were interviewing for our childcare needs. Eunice is extremely warm, personable and has a smile that lights up the room. She was open, conscientious and enthusiastic during our conversation and our kids both...

Anna B.

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Shyla W.


Palatine, IL

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 1 month and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.
Shyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Shyla to watch our two kiddos with short notice. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She jumped right in and immediately engaged. Followed all written instructions, has a very calm demeanor and was patient with my rambunctious...

Amanda H.

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Sarah works well with kids of all ages. She has creative ideas for play, and does a great job engaging with the children. Sarah is responsible and dependable. I would recommend her highly."

Ella S.

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Jessica H.


Palatine, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kids And I Are Like Peas And Carrots

Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie". "

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Jessica D.


Palatine, IL

$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Easy Going And Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own. I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school activities. Overall she brings positive influence to our kids. Highly recommended!!!"

Vincent L.

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Jody W.


Fox River Grove, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 47-year-old mom of 3 grown children. I have a son in the Marine's, another son is a firefighter and a daughter who has blessed me with two beautiful grandchildren. Besides raising my own children which gives me lots of experience I also have been a Nanny during this time. I enjoy arts and crafts, taking walks to the parks,...
Jody can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"We love Jody! She currently watches our 17 month old one day a week as well as all 3 of our children a second day of the week (including 3 year old twins). She just jumps right in and is great with all of them. We know they're in great hands when Jody's there. In...

Deanna A.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Zurich, IL

Cara S.

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 and quickly became friends with our...

- Kevin K.

Afsheen J.

5.0

Afsheen is so warm, kind, and responsible, and we feel very lucky to have found her. She looked after our two-year-old twins during a weeklong trip and earned our (and their) trust quickly with her loving and joyful approach to child care. She sang, danced, and played with our boys and fed us all...

- Alex S.

Evangelina R.

5.0

I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple occasions, and the experience was exceptional. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she had a special knack with babies. By her second day,...

- Ana M.

Maddie F.

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.

Linda D.

5.0

Linda was a great help to our family! We have three boys and they all enjoyed time with Linda! She helped part-time with child care, tidying of kids spaces, folding laundry, kitchen help and more! She truly cared for our boys and our home. She became like a member of the family! We love Linda!

- Sara B.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.