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Find babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL
Ishanie R.
Oak Lawn, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a genuine love for caring for and educating children. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to connect...
Kelsey L.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-30/hr
I'm a college student at Illinois State University looking for a summer nanny job. I was a part-time nanny for 3 kids last summer, but I'm looking for a more full time position. I also worked at a local day care run by a family member so I love working with children! I'm great with kids and very flexible with my hours during the...
Mary D.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Mary and I live in Oak Lawn. I have an Early Childhood Education background and experience with all ages, kindergarteners, preschoolers, toddlers and infants. I would enjoy caring for your little one(s). Thank you for reading my profile and I look forward to meeting you.
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kristy T.
Oak Lawn, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Safe And Trustworthy Stay At Home Mom And Babysitter/Nanny
Hello,
Hello Mom & Dad's!
My name is Kristy and I am a mom of 4 ages are 16, 15, 8 and 4 years old. I have 10+ years of experience with infants and toddlers. I enjoy arts and crafts and museums as well as the park. I love to engage with the children, I can also provide light housekeeping as well! I look forward to...
Kristy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm a very friendly, positive, and creative person who comes from a very big family. And I'm a college student, studying pharmacy. I have been babysitting my cousin since I was 14. And I have over a year of experience outside my family. I love the time that I spend with kids. I will assist them if they have questions about...
Wintana can also help with: Craft assistance
I have 9 years of lead teaching experience, specializing in Middle School Math. I am a graduate of Illinois State University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am currently licensed in the state of Illinois and have endorsements in Math, Science, and Language Arts. I am a highly motivated, driven, and...
My name is Donna. About 6 months I am looking for a nanny position part time or full time. I don't smoke, I'm comfortable with pets. I am CPR and first aid certified I worked in daycare for 5 years total. I was single mom for many years. Prior to working in daycare I was a part time nanny. I have loved working with children from...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I was an elementary teacher for 12 years and have now been a stay at home mom for 7 years. I have three adorable children and reside right in Oak Lawn. I take care of one little girl two days a week who will be turning four. Looking to take on another family out of my home. The hours that I usually work are 730 to 4/430 because...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Andrea. I am 23 years old currently attending college and working in a daycare Working with kids is my passion!
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Welcome to my profile! My name is Taylor, and I am a Spelman College B. S Health Science graduate. I have worked with vulnerable populations (small children and the elderly) my entire life- working as a summer camp counselor, gymnastics coach, children's birthday party coordinator, and on call personal nanny, as well as the...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified substitute teacher in Illinois (Riverside Brookfield High School). I have just under 2 years of experience babysitting children ages 3 and under. I would be a great fit for children ages 7 and up, as I can help navigate technology and remote-learning assignments. I have led theatre camps for teenagers at...
Michael can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping and pet care responsibilities. He is very patient and creative with the children in helping with the remote...
Andrea N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
CPS teacher looking for some summer gigs.
I am a friendly, creative, outgoing person who loves children of all ages. Over a decade of childcare experience - teaching in multiple early childhood settings, nannying, babysitting and tutoring.
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is great! Our son loves her. "
Darcie M.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nina for over 12 years. She is trustworthy and extremely responsible. Nina started taking care of my children when they were ages 1,3, and 5. Her greatest quality is that she genuinely cares about kids. Nina is a great catch!"
dawn C.
Natalia O.
Cicero, IL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Occasional Babysitter For Date Nights Or Other Late Occasions
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalia I'm 23 years old. I'm a college student at University of Illinois at Chicago that is studying Biochemistry. I'm currently employed at the University of Illinois at Chicago as research histologist under student employment. I'm looking for late night sitting or evening. I care and love children a lot. I'm...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(8)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Truly nothing but positive things to say about Miss Felice! She came into our home when our daughter was 1 and a new baby was on the way just a short time later. She provides such a level of comfort, and we trust her immensely with our kids. She is communicative,...
Kimberly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are in need of a fun loving, punctual caretaker, I will be a great match. I am an energetic and active individual, so keeping up with children is not a problem. I have had experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yesenia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future."
Jennifer C.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
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. "
Care member
5.0
(40)
Hired by 36 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Parand and I'm 25 years old. I've watched children of all ages & backgrounds in my 7 years of babysitting as well as nannying & I consider myself to be very confident in the skills that I've acquired. I was formerly a part-time volunteer at my church's nursery (new-born babies up to 3-year-olds) & main street...
Parand can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Parand was so wonderful! Absolutely would hire her a thousand times over. She came to our hotel to babysit my son over the weekend for my sister's wedding. She was so bubbly and sweet from the start and my son adored her. She did everything I asked and was...
Monica M.
Genevieve M.
Chicago, IL
$20-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Genevieve and I am currently a master's student getting a degree in Forensic Psychology. I graduated undergrad with a degree in psychology, criminal justice, and addiction counseling. I love taking care of kids and I've been doing so since I was 17. I started babysitting professionally three year ago. I have...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a excellent care giver, always cheerful and happy doing what she knows how to do best. Thumbs up Genny, my family and I are so grateful. Thank you"
Chika O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Lawn, IL
Michael L.
5.0
We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping and pet care responsibilities. He is very patient and creative with the children in helping with the remote learning and extra project either...
- Andrea N.
Hannah H.
5.0
Hannah is great! Our son loves her.
- Darcie M.
Nina B.
5.0
She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back regularly!
- Linda F.
Felice W.
5.0
She was absolutely wonderful, caring and considerate. Very professional and attentive to my son. Would definitely hire her again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend her!
- Dana-rachael S.
Yesenia M.
5.0
My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future.
- Jennifer C.
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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 30 babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 $19.33 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 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.