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60 babysitters are listed in Manhattan, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Manhattan, IL
Kara N.
New Lenox, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mother of three looking to watch your little loved one(s). Contact me if interested and we can talk! Any time day or night sitting, I'm available! I also was a CNA and have worked prior in the hospital settings.
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We really enjoyed working with Kara. She was extremely flexible and seemed to truly care for my son."
Jonnie F.
5.0
(2)
I have 4 children ages 22, 20, 11, and 10. I thoroughly enjoy working with children. I am a stay at home mother looking for extra income, more importantly, as I was a working mother, I know the importance of feeling safe and comfortable with someone watching my children. I also know the difficulties in working and being able to...
Phyllis can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a wonderful mother. A very caring person. Takes excellent care of her kids and others. Very trustworthy. I would not hesitate to have her care for my children. She us very loving."
Kathy M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Danielle! :) I recently moved to Florida from the suburbs of Chicago. Currently, I dog sit and am looking for a part time babysitting or additional pet sitting job. My current job has different days and hours every week so I have flexibility for date night sitting and pet sitting as well! I love working with kids, and...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is a very fun, caring babysitter for my kids. I have hired her for date nights and every time after I get home, my kids won't stop talking about how much fun they had, which is impressive! I love seeing them happy. Great person and great sitter."
Kayla H.
Natalie B.
Wilmington, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalie I am a Kindergarten teacher with extra time over the summer. I've been teaching Kindergarten for 3 years under my PEL, was a full time sub before that and taught at a daycare. I have 7 years of teaching experience. I have over 150 field experience hours through GSU in infant, toddler, and primary grade...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super attentive to them. She updated us half way through the evening with how everything was going. Very polite and...
Greg B.
I am a mother of four children, ages 11, 14, 16 and 18. I'm energetic and compassionate. Having four children myself, I'm used to taking care of multiple children. I have a college education and enjoy sharing my love for learning with kids. My availability is flexible. I love animals. We have two dogs, a rabbit and a parrot. I...
Maureen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Lauren S.
Frankfort, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Hi my name is Lauren! I am 23 years old. I have more then 10 years of babysitting, I nanny when I'm not in school too, currently I'm a runner and swimmer, I am as swim instructor at lock port park district I also work at the before and after care for...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello, my name is Sydney, I am a recent college graduate looking for a sitting job! I am the second oldest of five siblings, so I have experience looking after kids ever since I was young. I have always enjoyed being surrounded by kids. I have babysitting experience all throughout high school and even did junior coaching for...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexis L.
New Lenox, IL
$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver with four years of experience supporting families and providing reliable childcare. I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have a calm demeanor and am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and technology-based games...
I come from a big family, so I have been taking care of children my whole life. My previous work has been at Chicago Swim School and WeeCare Preschool in the infant room. I currently work full time at an elementary school as an aid in a special education classroom. I am looking for part-time work on week nights and weekends! I...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I have over one year of experience of working with children in the child care setting. IN the childcare setting I work with children from the ages of 6w-12y/o. I also have a child of my own, who is a newborn, so I do have experience with children that are less than 6 weeks old.
Alliyah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Casandra N.
New Lenox, IL
$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I'm a mother and experienced provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. As a mom myself I understand the importance of reliable care. 20+ years of caring for children of various ages and abilities. I'm comfortable caring for multiple children at a time.
I am known to be calm and patient and I...
Casandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katherine M.
Joliet, IL
$15-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into caregiving was inspired by my positive experiences in babysitting and my heartfelt desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young ones.
With five years of experience under my belt, I...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am a newly graduated registered nurse and have loved children since I've been growing up. I have medical experience taking care of children within my clinical experience and am now a Pediatric Nurse. Aside from that, I have spent many years working with children, from being a tutor, a child life developer, a babysitter...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind and understanding.
I'm looking for a position that has opportunities to grow and learn.
I began working with kids when I was 12 years old when I started babysitting for family members. Since then I have worked as a camp counselor and have worked at the elementary schools after...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Carly! I have lots of experience with children. I've worked at a daycare for 2 years where I was working with 3-12-year-olds. During this time we went on various field trips which the kids as well as I thoroughly loved. I also worked at the after school programs in two elementary schools with kindergarten to sixth grade...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Annamarie C.
Mokena, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Annamarie , I'm 24 years old and I am currently a student at Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine. I am studying for my doctorates in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. I have experience of babysitting and working with kids, and I love it so much. I love playing with kids and helping them. I am currently working at a...
Annamarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Alyssa P.
Mokena, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm alyssa, I am 23 and have had lots of experience with children! I started to babysit when I was 12 & started nannying at 18. I also have more experience working with children at a daycare, working at the LWC preschool class & I also volunteered coaching for a youth cheerleading program!
I am looking for something...
Hi everyone! I am currently a college student at Lewis University and I'm looking to babysit when I am not in class. I love being outside, finding fun crafts, playing board games, and learning new things. I have babysat all ages from newborns to high school. I am CPR certified, AED trained, Stop The Bleed trained, and I know...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Hannah! I've been babysitting for over 4 years and love spending time with kids. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, so you can trust your little ones are in safe hands.
I enjoy playing games, doing crafts, and helping with homework. I also love to help out around the house. My goal is to make sure your kids have a fun and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I love kids, so much so that I went to school for Early Childhood Special Education. I took the American Red Cross Babysitters Course over 15 years ago and have been babysitting and working in childcare centers and schools on and off since then. I have cared for children age 3 months to 12 years old, both boys and girls. I love...
Alexia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Manhattan, IL
Kara N.
5.0
My kids absolutely love her!! I would recommend her! She is kind, organized and great with the kids!!
- Danielle L.
Phyllis P.
5.0
She is a wonderful mother. A very caring person. Takes excellent care of her kids and others. Very trustworthy. I would not hesitate to have her care for my children. She us very loving.
- Kathy M.
Danielle H.
5.0
Danielle is a very fun, caring babysitter for my kids. I have hired her for date nights and every time after I get home, my kids won't stop talking about how much fun they had, which is impressive! I love seeing them happy. Great person and great sitter.
- Kayla H.
Natalie B.
5.0
The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super attentive to them. She updated us half way through the evening with how everything was going. Very polite and very personable!!! We look forward to...
- Greg B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Manhattan, IL:
How can I find a Manhattan babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Manhattan, 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 13 babysitters in Manhattan, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Manhattan, IL?
The average rate for Manhattan, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Manhattan, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Manhattan, 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.