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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing caregiver with 3 years of experience, I find joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My calm and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with kids, and I relish the opportunity to teach them new things through fun and educational games like outdoor sports, board games,...
Itzel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Itzel is extremely caring and always does a great job. "
Care member
Hello, I'm Bella! I have roughly 6 years of experience with babysitting. I am currently in my senior year of college at Indiana University Bloomington, and I am pursuing a major in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a minor in Psychology. I am looking for a family to babysit for during my second semester, which begins in January. I...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hello!!
I love working with kids, and I am looking for someone to watch and care for my daughter starting part- time a few days a week.
Hi! My name is Erin,
I live in the Oak lawn area with my younger brother, mom, we also have a golden doodle and Maltese so I am comfortable with pets! I am pretty experienced in all ages, my most common ages range from 2mo-4yrs, I have watched elementary aged kids in the past and supervised homework and activities so I am...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello I'm a single mother to an autistic son and he made me fall even more in love with working with kids! I'm available weekends and Friday after 6 p.m. I have been working with children for over a decade now and I'm currently in school to become children and family psychologist! I worked within the school district as an...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my ability to positively impact their lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment...
Kathy P.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Kathy. I've been babysitting since I was 16 and now I'm 33. I love babysitting kids. I enjoy it a lot. I enjoy playing with them, reading to them, and also putting them down for a nap. I also have a nephew who I babysat when his parents were working. I also have a 2-year-old daughter and looking to make extra...
Sarah M.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sarah . I am 23 years old and currently live in Chicago. I graduated from Miami University in 2022 with a Communications and Technology & Business major. I absolutely love kids and have tons of experience. I come from a rather large family and have been surrounded by kids and babysitters my whole life. I can help...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Cass and I have been a nanny and babysitting for 8 years. I am a licensed paramedic and have been working in Healthcare for 8. 5 years. I love to babysit or nanny! I always try to do fun activities with the children like outdoor time, arts and crafts, reading, video games, and music. I am also a great help with...
Cassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Olga, I am a mother to three lovely girls. I have been babysitting/nanny for majority of my life. My most recent position I was a house manager/ nanny for over 9 years. I am currently looking for something closer to me. I love working with children of all ages. I have my own transportation and I am willing to...
Grace W.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Grace and I am a career nanny excited to chat with you! I have 3 years of professional nannying experience. Along with 6 years of babysitting experience. I love to do crafts, take kids out to fun activities and keeping busy! I'm very organized, happy to do light cleaning. Hope to hear from you!
Yusra A.
Oak Lawn, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Yusra! I'm 25 years old and have over 10 years of experience of childcare, I took two courses of childcare and am CPR certified. I am fluently bilingual (Arabic/English). I do have my own transportation. I can do pretty much anything from cooking to cleaning while caring for the children. I am overly confident...
Yusra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Melissa K.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name's Melissa and I'm 27 years old. I'm currently a flight attendant for Frontier airlines and am looking for a way to make a little extra cash! I have many nieces & nephews ranging between 14-2 years old so I am experienced with children of all ages. I'm very flexible with my schedule and super bubbly! I have a 2023 Hyundai...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Alexandra S.
Oak Lawn, IL
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am certified in lifeguard training, including CPR and first aid. I have a passion for taking care of people (and pets) and am willing to work in my free time to do so!
I'd describe my personality as driven, friendly, and sympathetic.
My skills include communication, awareness of needs, and building relationships. Baby...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I have plenty of experience from newborns to middle school aged children and am ready to accommodate all of their needs. I look forward to getting to know your family and be able to provide your family with consistent and meaningful support. I take my job for caring for your children very serious and will go lengths to...
Jocelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Samantha S.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm a journalist, writer and content creator, so I love teaching kids new things and especially reading books with them. Fun fact, I recently got to voice a children's audio book!
I also like to sing and dance! My cousin still sings...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi! I am a First Aid/CPR certified responsible professional with experience as a sailing instructor and oldest sibling of 3 and cousin of 22, I have the personal and professional experience to create a fun, safe, and positive environment. I am a great cook, love to clean- and an organizer, planner, and multitasker.
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Alani! I have 3 and a half years of experience working with kids. I cook, clean, care for children's needs, and help with homework. I am pet friendly and absolutely love working with kids!
Linda A.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm Linda. I'm a kind and patient person with over 10 years of experience as a child care giver. I'm also honest, organized and energetic. I enjoy taking care of children because it gives me joy and fulfillment. I can help with light housekeeping and laundry. If given the opportunity, I would do everything I can to help make...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Chris T.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Chris, I have two years of college education and would love to put my education to use with any online schooling! The last semester of my schooling was all online so I'm familiar with videocall and completing assignments online as well! I enjoy creating fun games when school is not in session! I love kids....
Chris can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Lawn, IL:
How can I find a Oak Lawn babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Lawn, 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 32 babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Lawn, IL?
The average rate for Oak Lawn, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.12 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 Oak Lawn, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak Lawn, 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.