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Babysitters in Lincolnwood, IL
Sandra B.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Sandra, and I'm 30 years old. Currently working in a specialty dental office as a dental assistant from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Park Ridge area. throughout my career , I get renewal for CPR certified and first aid. I'm also a bilingual speaker: English & Spanish. I have my own transportation with valid drives...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Sandra is the best! My 3 year old took to her instantly! She’s very engaging, and always brings different activities with her to limit screen time for my daughter. I never want her to leave."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work as a TA at Maine South High school and am looking for supplemental hours. I have 2 college age son, ages 20 and 21. I like to care for children and engage with them doing creative and educational activities.
Susan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mrs. Susan was assisting us take care of our 2.5 y/o daughter from January through May 2023 from Monday through Thursday after school. Mrs. Susan and my daughter would have afternoon snacks (either preparing smoothies, cutting fresh fruit, or baking biscuits) and...
Laura Alejandra S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...
Jennifer D.
Bogumila D.
Chicago, IL
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 39 years old Polish lady. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as a live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them. I have more than 6 years of experience with kids of various ages. Recently I have worked for family...
Bogumila can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in the morning, and was always timely and never missed a day of work. She was flexible if I needed to switch a day...
Michelle G.
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my cousin brother was born I looked after him with my grandmother and when my grandmother went somewhere I was responsible for him. I was taking care of him under supervision of an adult until he was 6 months than I looked after him on my own for almost 3year after school and on...
Nomfundo can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have the privilege of having Nomfundo care for my son, and I can wholeheartedly describe her as a delightful human! She's not only trustworthy but also incredibly thoughtful and considerate in her approach to childcare. Her promptness is truly impressive, and...
Chelli L.
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Janae I've been a babysitter most of my life, I started out with family (little brothers, nieces & nephews etc.) I babysat for kids from infant up to preteens. Three years ago is when I started to get paid for babysitting. I love babysitting because kids are pure and help me connect with my inner child and creativity. I...
Janae can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Janae is very helpful with babysitting. I can go about my Day being stress free knowing my kids are in good hands. She’s helped clean around the house and after my two kids. My kids also have autism and she is very patient with them."
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Laila O.
Skokie, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Laila, I'm a 59-year-old experienced mother of four kids, I am fluent in English, Assyrian and Arabic. I currently work as an assistant teacher for special Ed kids.
4.0
"Laila was our nanny for 8 weeks. She was very kind and always on time. She took care of our 16 month old daughter and did everything we asked. Helped with laundry and made meals. Unfortunately the language barrier was to hard for our family. We had a hard time...
Krista M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I've been caring for children since age 12. I've worked as a babysitter and nanny for 10 years, caring for children ages 1 month to 15 years old. I have also worked at an overnight summer camp as a counselor for 5 summers, empowering young girls and teaching them important life skills. Further, I worked...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was one of the kindest sitters we have ever had. Sarah was so attentive and i never worried about her abilities as a babysitter with my young children. She was always on time and very flexible. My kids love her and and I loved having such a sweet and...
Lyric S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for years. I have a great deal of experience with ages 3-12. I have also babysat for twins. I like to teach children new things like music and take them on field trips. I am also a personal tutor and I have tutored all of my clients. In addition to these things, I have helped to homeschool...
Khadijah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia I am 25 years old and have been nannying since I was 18. I have worked with children ranging from 2. 5 months - 12 years old and adore the families I have worked with in the past and the connections I developed with the kids, with whom I still have connections with today. I have worked corporate for a bit,...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and...
Sarah P.
5.0
(2)
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 4 months 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
"Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly informed so that she could provide the best care for our two grandsons (3 month old and 20 month old). The 20...
Brian W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there !
Thanks for visiting my profile! I'm a cheerful, caring and a responsible person. I love kids and I can keep them engaged with several indoor/outdoor activities as and when required. In the past, I have worked as a pre school teacher where I got training and experience taking care of infants, toddlers and kids up...
Ketki can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ketki has cared for my now 2 year old son many times since he was born. A family would be very lucky to find a nanny as capable as her! I have hired many sitters for my young son and would gladly hire Ketki full time if she lived closer to me. I recommended for...
Denise K.
Kisha J.
Chicago, IL
$36/hr • 3 yrs exp
You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kisha, I am 19 with 3 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly.
I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer.
I adapt easily. Maybe your little...
Kisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was able to calm our baby down before bed which is a challenging task considering that we are staying for a short period of time...
Nasser A.
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Tina M. and I've recently, reactivated my care. com account. However, I have an extensive, work history & a strong academic background. I've been a personal assistant & caregiver aide, for almost 20 years. I've worked as a petsitter, for over 5 years and daycare provider for 2 years.
I'm a lifelong resident...
Tina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tina was a great candidate. Strong experience and seemed to have a very good head on her shoulders. Though we did not hire her, well felt strongly enough about her qualities to write this review. We hope she finds a good fit soon!"
Jennifer L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jamie! I am 23 years old. I am a recent Indiana University graduate, receiving a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. For the past year I have been working at a daycare and preschool facility, as well as full time student teaching. I have been a camp counselor for the past 4 years...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have known Jamie for 5 years since she got involved as a volunteer dance instructors for children at S. Elementary. Jamie instructed dances 2 consecutive seasons of the dance program. She also did an internship with our Linkages to Learning Program at the school...
Ana S.
Maryann H.
Chicago, IL
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! Just a friendly, fun, and responsible student who loves to not only take care of kids and teens, but be a role model for them when they need it! I enjoy helping families who need some assistance with managing their kids, and making them feel comfortable with being able to do what they need to do while their kids are...
Maryann can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maryann watched our 5 year old and 2 year old boys during the week and weekends. She was easy to communicate with and sweet with our boys. They enjoyed playing outside, coloring, reading, going to the zoo and other activities with her.
Additionally Maryann...
Kirk T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I was working for The Salvation Army, who is a Christian organization for 23 years, I've been working with children from infants through 18 years of age . I am calm, loving, and caring. I am a Christian woman who loves working with kids, I like art, craft, like to play games, and have fun. CPR/first Aid...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She’s caring, loving and sweet.
"
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Elyssa L.
Chicago, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an optimistic, reliable, and caring nanny looking for a family to join in a full-time capacity.
My college degree is in the arts and I love getting to incorporate that passion into fun crafts/activities and encourage children to explore their creativity.
I am currently a teacher at a Montessori Academy working...
Elyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elyssa had a good reference and background check, and was polite, friendly, and communicative. We had her assist as a date night sitter for our 5 month old, and we would do so again. She did a nice job."
Maggie F.
Betzaida S.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Fundadora y propietaria del Centro de Educación Inicial Sigmund Freud, Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Desde 1999 hasta el 2017.
Atención integral a infantes desde 4 meses de nacido hasta los 10 anos. Especialista en el área de la conducta y manejo de las emociones en los niños matriculados en la Institución.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Betza, is wonderful. She is punctual, flexible, and very efficient. She does some light house cleaning, laundry and lots of kid transport to and from activities. She is very clean and organized. Get's her work done. She has a great energy about her as well. We have...
Jennifer G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lincolnwood, IL
Sandra B.
5.0
Sandra is absolutely PHENOMENAL! Stop
scrolling immediately and hire her right now, I know it’s daunting to hire someone to watch your kiddos without knowing anything about them. Well Sandra makes that process tremendously easy and smooth. We did a meet and greeting our home and from the moment she...
- Care member
Susan R.
5.0
Mrs. Susan was assisting us take care of our 2.5 y/o daughter from January through May 2023 from Monday through Thursday after school. Mrs. Susan and my daughter would have afternoon snacks (either preparing smoothies, cutting fresh fruit, or baking biscuits) and would enjoy the afternoon together...
- Laura Alejandra S.
Natalie R.
5.0
Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...
- Megan H.
Kali M.
5.0
Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual, dependable, fair, reasonable, mature,...
- Jennifer D.
Bogumila D.
5.0
Bogumila (Bogna) was our nanny for over 2 years. She took care of our 3 kids (ages 2,4,6 when she started). She worked 4 days a week, started early in the morning, and was always timely and never missed a day of work. She was flexible if I needed to switch a day due to my work schedule, and she...
- Michelle G.
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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 $19.50 per hour as of January 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.