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Soyeur C.
Lincolnwood, IL
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi There! My name is Soyeur. I'm 20 years old and from the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. I have been working in childcare as an assistant teacher for almost 3 years, and i've been babysitting for almost.
Hi my name is Ericka! I am 21 years old. I'm CPR certified! I have a reliable car. I'm also comfortable with pets! I love working with kids because I love to see them grow as a person. I started working with children since I was a junior in high school. I have experience with newborns-12-year-old range. Covid shots up to date...
Ericka can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hello! My name is Patti. I am a wife and mother of two wonderful kids. I am also a high school teacher and a part time tutor. I have been in the education field for 9 years. I enjoy building confidence in kids when it comes to their academic struggles. I have worked with the following age groups:
- High school students with a...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sara and I'm a nursing student at Florida Southern College. I work very well with children and have babysat in the past. I'm also a Head Counselor at a summer camp and have worked with kids from various ages. I can help with anything needed for the children and well as house care. I have a car as well and am...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Rachel B.
Chicago, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitting Willing To Run Errands And Do Chores As Well
5.0
(1)
Hi!! My name is Rachel and I work remote in the Pharmaceutical industry and am looking for a part time babysitting/errands and small tasks job. I love to cook/bake and stay busy so I don't mind meal prepping, running errands, or driving the kids around. I do not have a car, but I have a valid license and a safe driving record....
Rachel can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Rachel has been THE BEST nanny we could've asked for during our sons first year of life. She's patient, kind, and gives our son her full attention at all times. She's taught him sign language and was there to help me when he first starting eating solid foods (I was...
Alexa F.
Daphne J.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Loving Nanny Excited To Find Her Next Family! :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, compassionate, energetic nanny who your children will love!
Experience:
-Babysitting since I was 15
-5 semesters of classroom field-experience at the university level
-1-on-1 tutoring of a 1st grader, focusing on her reading comprehension
-Part-time nanny for 18-month-old girl
-Full time nanny for 2 boys, aged 2...
Daphne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daphne has been an amazing caretaker for our 2 year old son! She is incredibly attentive and engaging, encourages creativity through art and music, planned daily activities out of the house at the library and local parks to ensure he is gaining social experiences,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again."
Joseph A.
Carinda L.
Chicago, IL
$61/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting other children in my neighborhood when I was 13. One family I worked with had 6-year-old triplets. Another family had 3 girls ages 4-10. I have two nephews that are 7 & 8 that I love hanging out with. I also have experience with infants.
I have coached 2nd & 3rd grade basketball and have been a teachers...
Carinda can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff members. Not only is she someone to trust, but a joy to work with! She is someone you will form an instant...
Emily H.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, and caring.
I like working with kids because they tend to have a positive and optimistic outlook on life.
I'm looking for a job that is part-time or occasional (date nights, etc.).
I started working with kids when I was 14. Eight years later and I still enjoy nannying or...
Eliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
(15)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to Chicago for work and am looking for families needing a date night sitter and/or weekend sitter. I have been babysitting children since I was 13. I have experience with children of all ages, and I have babysat up to seven children at a time. Babysitting has always been something I enjoy and take great pride...
Cali can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Cali is a wonderful babysitter! Our children thought she was so much fun and we experienced her as conscientious, very experienced, and creative. We offer her our highest recommendation!"
Jessica L.
5.0
(3)
I have over 11 years of work experience, four of those years babysitting and nannying, six years in education (four years of tutoring ages 5-16 and two years in outdoor education and garden teaching with ages 5-16.). I am incredibly safety-minded and have been first aid/CPR trained 5 times with plans to renew in Sep 2021. I love...
Jessie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is truly outstanding with children and is a fun, loving girl who is supportive and would be an exceptional caregiver. She is knowledgeable with a wide range of ages because she was a summer camp counselor for two full summers after completing a competitive...
Jessica F.
Suha Z.
Des Plaines, IL
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(24)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Suha is great! Always on time and so sweet with my son."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"
Jacqueline H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...
Greta can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."
Lis C.
Becca L.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun, Young, College Student Looking For A Part-time Babysitting Job From Mid-May Through Mid-June!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
In addition to having always loved kids and having younger relatives to play with and care for, I've spent the past couple summers working at both day and sleep-away camps for children of all ages. I am Red Cross CPR and Babysitter certified.
Becca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Becca was great watching our two daughters, a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old. We definitely recommend her."
Scott P.
Joanna W.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-time/Part-time Nanny/Babysitter Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom who is looking to take care of a child/children. I have an almost 4-year-old son who will be with me, play with your child and keep them company. I have been babysitting babies, toddlers, and school aged kids for over 20 years, also, I have experience working for families with multiple children. I truly...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at ease with the kids. It was a huge relief to find someone who could step in so easily to help us out!"
Molly J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jordan and I am from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. I am a second year student at Loyola University Chicago and I am currently studying in Chicago. My goal is to become an exoctic veternarian. I have over 3 years of experience babysitting, house-sitting, and pet-sitting. I love kids and animals! I love to...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids really enjoyed their time with Jordan while she cared for them in the evenings. She was punctual and friendly and did a great job."
Monique S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rocio. I was born and raised in Chicago. I'm 21 years old and I'm a very proud Latina. I'm really a person who loves to stay indoors; but I also enjoy the fall weather. I love scary movies, and also enjoy watching Disney movies. I come from a very big family so taking care of kids has always came naturally to me. I'm...
Rocio can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Rocio and she was alway super punctual and dependable. She was always respectful of our home. We still call her to babysit for our date nights! Would recommend and hire again!"
Heather S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Larissa, a grad student from Brazil, living in Chicago since 2019. I was a nanny in Brazil and worked for a family for 5 years and have been a nanny in the US since my arrival. I love working with kids of all ages and how much we can learn from them. I also love pets and spend time outside.
I'm fully vaccinated and...
Larissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family was in a last minute pinch and needed someone to start ASAP due to extremely last minute schedule changes. We had hired another person who was a no call no show. While Larissa wasn't available to start the initial date we needed, she absolutely helped...
Cynthia C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lincolnwood, IL
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel has been THE BEST nanny we could've asked for during our sons first year of life. She's patient, kind, and gives our son her full attention at all times. She's taught him sign language and was there to help me when he first starting eating solid foods (I was so nervous!). She often takes him...
- Alexa F.
Daphne J.
5.0
Daphne has been an amazing caretaker for our 2 year old son! She is incredibly attentive and engaging, encourages creativity through art and music, planned daily activities out of the house at the library and local parks to ensure he is gaining social experiences, and genuinely cares for his safety...
- Care member
Trinity W.
5.0
My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you.
- Gaudy S.
Munirih P.
5.0
Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again.
- Joseph A.
Carinda L.
5.0
Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff members. Not only is she someone to trust, but a joy to work with! She is someone you will form an instant friendship with!
- Emily H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lincolnwood, IL:
How can I find a Lincolnwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lincolnwood, 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 4 babysitters in Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL?
The average rate for Lincolnwood, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.25 per hour as of February 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 Lincolnwood, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lincolnwood, 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.