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60 babysitters are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Melrose Park, IL
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, during which I have successfully nurtured and supported children of various age groups. I have a child of my own who is a teenager now.
I can ensure your child's well-being in any situation..
I have experience with children w disabilities my child has a attention deficit...
5.0
"I hired Elizabeth in February of this year for over the weekend for my daughter's birthday.She took great care of my 12 year old girl,She's an American Pit Bull Terrier.My dog is old but she enjoys her walks and the outdoor life.She is older now so she needs alot...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My goal is to provide children with a rich, nurturing, and safe environment in which they can develop both creatively and emotionally. I am optimistic, accountable and eager to commit for a long-standing relationship and start immediately as you want to. I have certification for Early Childhood Development, CPR certification and...
Norma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Norma is a wonderful nanny who makes life easier for the household in general! She is extremely reliable and dedicated to her work. We established a deep level of trust in Norma to care for our children and their well-being. She truly treated them as if they were...
Jordan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and I graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education. I love working and interacting with kids. I have experience with all children, from infants to teens, and I have watched many kids at once. I love playing and entertaining the younger ones and I can hang out or help the older...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's...
Qudsia K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her."
Lynn S.
Yasmine S.
Cicero, IL
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I'm a 22-year-old educator! I work at an Elementary School located in Brookfield IL.
My passion for working with children has always stemmed very deeply, My job has always brought me great joy and a sense of purpose knowing I am caring for my little people who will soon be the future of our world. I enjoy jumping to...
5.0
"Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding.
We would definitely recommend to any families looking for care. "
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Antonika T.
Broadview, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitting - Flexible Babysitter Available Now - Evenings And Weekends
4.6
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10+ years experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am a very reliable person. I absolutely love children and show them great attention. I am able to provide references if needed. I have excellent communication skills and very patient with children.
Antonika can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She was on time, per my request was only doing non-screen activities. She played from basketball to chess with my kid. My kid was very happy. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can't imagine ever not working with children. Watching and being a part of a young child's growth and development is amazing! I have been working with children since I was a child myself. I went to college while working full-time for a degree in Early Childhood education and earned my Montessori AMS certification in 2016. My...
Heather can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather has sat for our 2-year-old son on multiple occasions. She is fantastic with him - teaching him new skills and lessons, creating fun activities and playing all sorts of games with him. He has a great time playing with her and she continues to provide him...
Stephanie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Calli and I am Kindergarten teacher in Addison. I have been teaching for 8 years. During the school year, I babysit for families I have known for multiple years and I nanny over the summer. I have babysat for kids ages 2-15. I am a very active person and can keep up with young children since that is a big part...
Calli can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Calli was great! My kids, despite a big difference in age, all loved her and she managed to keep them all very busy and happy! She was very kind and patient and even did a great job with working with special needs. I would definitely rehire."
Kathy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help!
I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...
Caytie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "
Amanda C.
Gisela G.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 wonderful children (ages, 29 yr old boy, 21 yr old girl and a 5-year-old boy).
I have 6 years of experience helping raising newborns, I can provide good care and safe environment and find activities according to their age am currently learning sign language as well.
!
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gisela took care of our 4-month-old daughter and we can't say enough great things. Our daughter fell in love with her immediately and had the biggest giggles and smiles around her. She's a true expert and kept her on schedule and shared words of advice ongoing. She...
Michael M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
-I am a mother of two beautiful girls 19 and 24 years old, we have lived in Chicago since 2011. I worked as a nanny for 2 beautiful families and for almost 4 years in Daycare.
-I love working with children, I am a very patient person and I like to work hand in hand with parents so that the baby receives the best, always focused...
Yajaira can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and she did extraordinary in that room. After a year I transferred her to our toddler room where she worked with...
Jasmine R.
Terra C.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a special education teacher looking for a part-time or recurring babysitting or caretaking jobs. I have experience with children ages infant to high school with and without disabilities as well as adults with disabilities. I have been a preschool teacher for 7 years. I am fluent in American Sign Language and I know basic...
Terra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Terra was amazing! I have a son with special needs (ASD) and we were traveling to Chicago. I needed a nanny for a couple of the days while we were in town and she was great! Clearly knowledgable about children with Autism, communicative, and punctual! Thank you...
Tina S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Alejandra. I am originally from México. I've been working with kids since I was 13 years old.
Alejandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Alejandra to babysit my son for two days while I had to go for hospital visits. She was a few minutes early which I truly appreciated and I got to see her interact with him before I could leave them together. We have since then had her babysit a few times,...
Nothando N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an elementary teacher looking for a part time job. I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in bilingual/bi-cultural elementary education. I have my masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught for 6 years as a Dual Language Teacher (Spanish) in first, third and fourth grade. Prior to...
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erica has been EXACTLY what we needed at a important time. She is punctual, fantastic with the kids, helps even before I ask with house help and has been an amazing helper. All three of my kids are completely smitten with her. Please don't hire her when I need...
Shahnaz K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a proud mother of two grown children and a loving grandmother, I have a deep-rooted passion for children and a proven ability to build strong, nurturing relationships. With years of experience caring for my own family and fostering close bonds with my grandchildren, I possess excellent patience, empathy, and a warm,...
Nubia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough about Nubia. She was perfect for our family. Nubia was fantastic to our little girl. She watched our daughter from newborn stage to two years old. My husband and I both had very demanding jobs and Nubia did everything to make our lives easier....
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Karla C.
Berwyn, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. let me introduce myself, I'm Karla, I have 2 children, an adolescent and a 2-year-old girl, I've worked taking care of babies at home, I also have a lot of experience in residential cleaning, I'm a pro-breastfeeding mom, I make special homemade sugar-free meals for start complementary feeding, study about methods like BLW...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Karla was a very good cleaner she was detail oriented and cleaned my unit throughly in 4 hours. I highly recommend her for your cleaning service. "
Eda O.
Gretchene D.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Educated Filipino Available For Infant Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for my two nephews from birth through their grammar school years. I changed diapers, bottle fed them, took them to the doctors, bathed them, cooked their meals, and assisted them with their school work. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, Visaya and Japanese.
5.0
"I love Gretchene and so does my 4 year old daughter. She plays with her and helps her write her abc's. She watches movies with her and she also cleans the kitchen. I'm grateful for her. She is always available when I need her, on time and sweet as can be. She loves...
Jessica N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a resourceful, creative, and positive source for kids. I have my master's degree in clinical psychology and 3 years of professional experience in private practices and hospitals caring for children and adolescents. My most recent experience with child care comes from nannying in 2023 to 2024 for 8 months with a family of two...
Rachael can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachael was absolutely wonderful. Friendly, upbeat, energetic, did a terrific job engaging with my son. She is definitely our go-to sitter in the future."
Michael M.
Mary S.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Name is Mary! 24 years old, and currently a banquet manager for Hilton hotels. I am the 2nd oldest of 11 children! Yes 11! Love children and lots of experience. I work full time but as we are getting into our slow season I would like to pick up some part time work to fill my off nights & days. I am experienced with small...
5.0
"I have know Mary for 7 years! She is a kind and loving person and has a big heart for everyone. She is an specialist in home care. She loves to cook and care for the home. She is an expert in care of children. She is from a big family and has been a big support and...
Bernadette S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of University and am back home for the summer while I work on finding a full-time job. In the meantime, I am looking to babysit/nanny for a family nearby this summer. I love to find new ways to play with kids, away from the screens. I can clean, cook, help with homework, create fun activities and...
5.0
"Claire has sat for us on more than one occasion. My boys enjoyed having her over and she did well with their schedule and routines."
Crysta C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL
Elizabeth M.
5.0
I hired Elizabeth in February of this year for over the weekend for my daughter's birthday.She took great care of my 12 year old girl,She's an American Pit Bull Terrier.My dog is old but she enjoys her walks and the outdoor life.She is older now so she needs alot of attention and affection.That...
- Care member
Norma G.
5.0
I have trusted Norma to help my husband and I raise our two young children. She is so dependable. She is always focused on the health and safety of the children. She understands child development very well and has taught our children new things in addition to just loving on them and caring for them....
- Kristi Z.
Jessica J.
5.0
Jessica is a favorite in our house. She is always punctual and dependable. Jessica has great energy and keeps my kids engaged and she genuinely has a good time with them. Jessica has always been sensitive to any requests or schedules I communicate with her. She's always responsive and will ask my...
- Qudsia K.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her.
- Lynn S.
Yasmine S.
5.0
Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding.
We would definitely recommend to any families looking for care.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Melrose Park, IL:
How can I find a Melrose Park babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Melrose Park, IL?
The average rate for Melrose Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.25 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 Melrose Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Melrose Park, 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.
Ratings for Melrose Park, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.