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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL
Samantha S.
Orland Park, IL
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am looking to help out with date nights. I have worked for multiple families long term and have experience with different age groups. My youngest I've worked with was twin newborns and the oldest was 12 years old. References are available upon request. I am very active and like to play games and make...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is amazing with our three kids, dog, and two cats. She is always punctual and very reliable. She does lots of enrichment activities with the kids, like crafts and educational workbooks. She takes the kids to the park and library. The kids adore her. Can't...
Amy K.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated caregiver with over 20 years experience, working with newborns up to teens. I'm passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow & learn. I'm very organized, & I strive to create a clean, safe environment for your child. I've been blessed with 7 nieces & nephews, so I'm...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot even begin to express my appreciation and thankfulness for Samantha! She is such a wonderful caregiver and truly shows the upmost love and care towards the children she works with. When Samantha first started working with my 3.5 month old daughter, feeding...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work in a school with children that have developmental disabilities. I have been doing that for the past 15 years and prior to that I was a CNA. I enjoy working with children and adults.
Dionne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her."
Stephanie K.
Susan R.
Chicago, IL
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I like working with kids because kids are sometimes misunderstood. They are the future and they need to be shown compassion and understanding in order for them to grow into confident, caring adults.
I started working with kids when I was 16 volunteering at a daycare. I then got a full time job there when I was 19. I worked...
3.0
"she was great with our son but quite with no warning becasue I wasnt comfortable with her taking my son out and about. Also took a lot of sick days which caused me to use all my PTO time at work by October."
Katherine R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mareena and I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with numerous families with children from the ages of newborn to 13. Providing care for your little ones is what I do best. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. Your child's safety is my top priority. Besides providing your...
Mareena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"she is amazing with children. She has babysat our daughter since she was 2 weeks old
. She was always on time. She is very trustworthy that she house sat for us when we went on vacation. we still use her from time to time but it was due to our schedule why we...
Dan A.
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
"If you are looking for someone to care for your children like they were their own, help around the house with light housework- dishes, organizing, vacuuming, cooking, have a positive attitude, message Karla! I'm a stay at home parent and when we lived in Elmhurst,...
Alex J.
Maggie O.
Chicago, IL
$30-47/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have over 15 years of experience . Still I'm contact with some employers . Love outdoor activities such as zoo, beach and museums. Bake w kids as well . As child got older did errands and grocery shopping. Do kids laundry and clean after kids.
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Maggie O. has been our full time nanny/caregiver since 2009. We have a 6 year old son and 5 year old boy/girl twins. My husband and I both worked full time over these past 7 years and we honestly could not have done it with out Maggie's compassion and dedication...
A C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 53 years old. I raised 2 children, so I have a lot of experience with small kids and teenagers. I have a Bachelor's degree in history from a well-known university in Poland. I prefer that kids don't watch TV or play computer games too much. I think that more educational experience, like reading, studying history, geography,...
Grazyna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grazyna -- she was always Grace to us -- was an amazing babysitter for my son. She started caring for him on a part time basis when he was 2.5 years old. She was with us through his kindergarten year. What I most appreciate about Grace was the love she showed my...
Teresa S.
Jayla L.
Chicago, IL
$17/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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a daycare teacher at two schools, I'm a mom of 3, we have our own apartment, own transportation, I have been a nanny on here in the past and a babysitter as a teenager. I have always loved kids and being with them to help them grow, learn, help fellow parents out, be a date night sitter, pet sitter, house sitter, you...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids are very happy with Rebecca. We are moving out of state and unfortunately we have to find new childcare arrangement. You would be lucky to have her."
Joanna M.
Elizabeth C.
Willow Springs, IL
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Multitalented Family Assistant. My Passion Is To Care For Others!
5.0
(4)
I have experience caring for all ages. My favorite activities include getting creative: drawing/painting/crafts. ! Cooking is also a passion of mine - preparing food and serving nutritious snacks and meals. I also enjoy light cleaning and organizing, running errands and grocery shopping and being a chauffeur. I'm an animal...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lizzi has been with our family for over 2 years. She is wonderful with our kids, and very respectful. She is always on time and I trust her. As a bonus, she is an animal lover who is great with our dog :)"
Laura G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I'm Jada!
Here's a little blurb to learn more about me:
-I'm currently a college student, just a few months from graduating with my B. A. in Psychology with a focus in Child Development.
-I have been working in childcare for 4 years total, working with a handful of lovely different families over that time....
Jada can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Jada has been watching my children the last few weekends and she is doing an amazing job. We love her friendly, laid back personality and that she shows up on time. I would definitely recommend Jada for all your babysitting needs."
Davenda T.
Callista V.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the oldest of four children and volunteered in Children/Youth Ministry for years, so I've had my fair share of caring for babies, children and pre-teens over the years. I've previously worked with a nonprofit in Little Village to help give the youth in the community a safer life away from gangs. Currently, I work in...
Callista can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Last minute booking and kids had such a great time. All I heard “best babysitter ever” from both my kiddos. Would hire again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended up not needing a sitter for the dates specified, so we did not have the chance to hire her. However, I will...
Jenna K.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish...
Care member
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
Sonia C.
Brookfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Since I was a teenager I have cared for children. I have worked for summer day camps and cared for children as a nanny/babysitter and I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Montessori. I am a mother of four beautiful children. Being a mother, I know the dedicated care that children need.
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"We interviewed Sonia for a childcare position. She was prompt in returning emails and text messages, and she arrived a few minutes early for the interview. Having kids of her own, she seemed very natural with our two-month-old son, and she interacted well with...
Ashley S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I became a mother 28 years ago, which began my experience with caring for children. I am great with children, and I feel they should be respected as I would like to be respected. I have a great deal of experience with babies, toddlers, and teenagers.
Nikiya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nikiya was an amazing asset to our family. Always punctual. Always through. She was kind and full of care. My children absolutely loved her! Extremely professional in all things. Many time went above and beyond her duties. Two thumbs up!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My love for children is immeasurable. I truly enjoy spending time with kids as they are not just curious but genuine, active, and find silliness everywhere. There is so much to learn from them. At a young age, I became a second mom to my siblings which grew this innate nurturing instinct that allowed me to work with/for almost...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was wonderful, and we have already asked her to help again next week. Our girls had a great time with her, and we would absolutely recommend her. Thank you Rebecca!"
Ryan M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Lawn, IL
Samantha S.
5.0
Samantha is amazing with our three kids, dog, and two cats. She is always punctual and very reliable. She does lots of enrichment activities with the kids, like crafts and educational workbooks. She takes the kids to the park and library. The kids adore her. Can't recommend her highly enough!
- Amy K.
Samantha G.
5.0
I cannot even begin to express my appreciation and thankfulness for Samantha! She is such a wonderful caregiver and truly shows the upmost love and care towards the children she works with. When Samantha first started working with my 3.5 month old daughter, feeding was a big issue for her and she...
- Care member
Dionne V.
5.0
Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her.
- Stephanie K.
Susan R.
3.0
she was great with our son but quite with no warning becasue I wasnt comfortable with her taking my son out and about. Also took a lot of sick days which caused me to use all my PTO time at work by October.
- Katherine R.
Mareena M.
5.0
Mareena has been our after school caregiver since the fall of 2016. She is always reliable and follows any directions I leave. Mareena is a hard worker and I appreciate that I can always count on her to show up when scheduled.
- Regina S.
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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 1.0. 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 $18.83 per hour as of February 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.