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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Oak Forest, IL
4.5
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Eileen and I'd love to help!. I've been a caregiver/ nanny for 25+years and I LOVE IT!! I have CPR and first aid training. I'm a mom of 3 magnificent individuals! I've taken care of children of all ages, siblings(3+), and children with disabilities. I can do date nights, occasional overnights and last minute...
Eileen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eileen was punctual. She jumped right in and cared for our 1 yo daughter like she was her own. She also did light housework while our daughter napped. I would definitely book her again "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Bailey! I am 26 years old and I graduated from Aurora University in May 2023. I have passion for caring for children and have many years of experience with prior nanny/babysitting jobs from ages newborn through high school. I am a very patient and organized person. I don't mind cleaning up, helping with school work, meal...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Bailey watched my 4 kids for several years as their primary sitter (over 20 hours/wk) for over 3 years. She is kind, respectful and responsible. Bailey has excellent communication skills, and is well able to handle newborns to teens, and multiple children. She is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
Danyelle A.
Orland Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, College Graduate Who Enjoys Crafts, Teaching, And Outdoors.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With 10 years worth of experience I have a strong love for children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. A few strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and warmhearted. Many families are still with me from 10 years ago and continue to utilize me over time again. I take...
Danyelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with kids!! My daughter has had her babysitting since she was 1 year old. She is now almost 22 months. Warm, bubbly personality! All around fun for the kids and responsible/dependable! She always follows specific instructions."
Lauren T.
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone!! I am a 22-year-old college student . I have always loved children and dream of the day I have my own! I have taken care of children of all ages ranging from newborns/infants/toddlers, etc.
I started working with kids when I was around 14 years old, my mom would bring kids of all ages in our home every single day...
Hiba can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hiba is WONDERFUL! She is on time, responsible, sweet, fun, and full of life. She has quickly become one of our absolute favorites. She checks in and sends pics of my son doing activities. My 8 year old son asks when she is coming back the second she leaves! My...
Allie H.
5.0
(2)
I love children and playing with them. We can ride bikes, go to the park, go on picnics, go for icecream with your parents permission.
Maureen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maureen is reliable and dependable. She is caring and treats everyone, children and seniors alike with kindness. She has s positive attitude and is patient with others."
Jenny M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 26 years old and a recent college graduate. I'm responsible, trustworthy, and caring individual. My experience with watching children is, I love teaching new crafts and new skills to developing young minds. I feel when it comes to being a "nanny" it should be taken just as serious as any job. I am...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has the ability to take charge and responsibilities. She is patient and kind, always prepared and is a very creative thinker. And most importantly she is dependable and safe!"
Lara Z.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...
Kyli can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...
Ronda W.
5.0
(3)
I am a mother of 3 grown children. I have been working in childcare for the past 25 years and have worked with ages infant through school age. I enjoy helping children learn and grow. I am CPR certified and COVID vaccinated.
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative and fun
I like working with kids because it makes me...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michele worked with us for about a year and a half. She was amazing with our 2 littles. She started when our daughter was 4 months. She was able to easily manage both an infant and a 3 year old. I would hire her in a heartbeat! "
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Mccoy C.
Flossmoor, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...
Mccoy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Let me start by saying that Mccoy has become a member of our family since meeting her last year to care for our toddler. She is reliable, attentive, and so caring for our son! She helped to sit for our son last year over the summer before he started daycare and...
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Taylor S.
Burbank, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hi, Im Taylor. I have been working with children since I was a child myself. In high school I took an advanced early childhood education course where I was able to lesson plan for the preschool we had in our high school. After graduating high school I went on to become a teacher's assistant in the toddler room at the local...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I completely trust Taylor when she has my children. She is very responsive and always gives updates. She is definitely someone I would hire over and over again to take care of my kids. "
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Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...
Felice can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Felice is amazing! It was our first time having our daughter being taking care of by someone who isn’t us and Felice calmed our nerves! She’s very attentive to detail, she even brought her own toys and bubbles to keep our little one occupied and engaged with no...
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Control and care for kids at the employer's residence. Prepare snacks and bottles for children and infants. Organize and take part in activities such as games, crafts, outings and exercise. Discipline children in keeping with the methods requested by the parents. Bathe, dress and groom infants and children. Arrange formulas and...
Joanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanna is amazing! She watches our infant son two days a week. He is always so happy to see her, and it's obvious he is well taken care of. We're so grateful for her! I'm happy to recommend her to other families."
Annie K.
4.7
(20)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a childcare provider with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day and any...
Katarzyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathy was an ideal babysitter for our two boys. She was very warm and very competent. Her experiences certainly shows."
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Darriea J.
Chicago, IL
$17-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey, I'm Darriea You May Call Me Dee. I'm Well Rounded, Patient, And Enthusiastic.
5.0
(3)
I'd describe my personality as punctual, organized, and compatible.
I like working with kids because they're such sweet people they make my day. I learn so many valuable skills by working with kids. I'm very percipient and loving for children. My son is with family for the summer and I want to stay busy while he's gone.
I'm...
5.0
"Very thorough and professional such a beautiful young woman "
Care member
Dinora R.
Tinley Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
A few family members work in the flight industry and I was the on call sitter sometimes starting at night and finishing in the morning. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew that I have watched over for 8 years. I was also a sitter for a family with 2 girls between the ages of 5 and 9 for a couple years. Pets are no issue for me since I...
Dinora can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very engaging with the kids. Seems to really understand how a child's mind thinks. She has a great energy and is very creative."
Nicol R.
Jayla L.
Chicago, IL
$17-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...
Jayla can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayla was very work driven ,dependable,and caring. She was more than exceptional. Jayla informed she wanted to own a daycare and that she worked with many kids. I say this I was grateful to get a chance to meet her I will be booking again."
Carmalita T.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have been using Laura for a little over a year and couldn't be happier. She is flexible, reliable, communicative and we truly feel our son is safe in her home. She has an endless amount of toys and books but she also does craft projects with the kids and teaches...
Colleen M.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Sandra. I am a very loving, caring, fun, energetic and responsible mother of two. I love to read, enjoy spending family quality time, and I love the outdoors.
I have served in the children's ministry center at our church, where I have been a member for 23 years. I have provided care in the nursery room all the...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sandra worked with me in the preschool aged classroom. She is reliable. She really commits herself to working hard with the kids. I enjoyed working with Sandra."
Ericka C.
Priscila T.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-100/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 28 Years old, I've worked with multiple families with up to 4 children at a time under my care, with 5+ years of experience in childcare. I have 2 daughters of my own. Motherhood has been life changing for me, but it's the best part of my life. I usually work part-time with families since I'm attending online school...
Priscila can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Priscila was great with our 1 year old and 4 year old. The kids both loved her (my 4 year old keeps asking for her to come back to play). Will definitely use her again!!"
Bethany H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Forest, IL
Eileen K.
5.0
Eileen was punctual. She jumped right in and cared for our 1 yo daughter like she was her own. She also did light housework while our daughter napped. I would definitely book her again
- Care member
Bailey M.
5.0
Bailey was one of the most reliable and engaging caregivers we have ever had for our children. She was creative and always attentive to their needs. She is patient and exceedingly responsible. She is also fun and loves to be around kids and they love her! She always made them feel special!
- Care member
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Danyelle A.
5.0
Danyelle has been a caregiver for the last 8 years with my family. She used to watch my youngest weekly when I had to work hours that didn’t align with the daycare, now she watches both my 10 year old daughter and 3 year old daughter. She’s great with kids at any age- she’s fun, very energetic and...
- Care member
Hiba N.
5.0
Hiba is WONDERFUL! She is on time, responsible, sweet, fun, and full of life. She has quickly become one of our absolute favorites. She checks in and sends pics of my son doing activities. My 8 year old son asks when she is coming back the second she leaves! My neighbor met her and she is now...
- Allie H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Forest, IL:
How can I find a Oak Forest babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Forest, 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 10 babysitters in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
The average rate for Oak Forest, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.20 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 Oak Forest, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Oak Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.