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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oak Park, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Belle and I would love to be your babysitter! I am 20 years old and I graduated from high school in three years. After high school I took a gap year which I spent as a full time nanny. I am now going into my junior year of college and majoring in Event Management. I have experience in babysitting, mother's helping,...
Belle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Belle is a sweet, responsible caregiver. She is very attentive to the children and has lots of energy for walks, games, etc. She is also very responsive to parents' requests and checks in when she has questions or concerns. I recommend her highly!"
Sylvia S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for years. I have a great deal of experience with ages 3-12. I have also babysat for twins. I like to teach children new things like music and take them on field trips. I am also a personal tutor and I have tutored all of my clients. In addition to these things, I have helped to homeschool...
Khadijah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the morning. My daily a. m. schedule (7:00-10:00 a.m. ) includes meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm, resourceful easy going and a great communicator. We also appreciate his wit and assurance that he can step up...
Mary G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
First and most importantly to help put your mind at ease, I am a mom of 3 (ages 25, 28 & 31!) and I have extensive background in working with kids.
I have worked in childcare centers and operated my own home daycare business from '92-'09. I've now been a private nanny for about 10 years and I love it. The laughter, the...
Maureen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
" Maureen is a personable, professional and energetic addition to any family with children. She is very hands on and routinely takes the kids on outings to parks, nature centers, and the library. She is caring and compassionate, yet provides structure and...
Courtney J.
Teresa M.
Oak Park, IL
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Teresa.
I am a college graduate (major in psychology), seeking weekend childcare opportunities.
I am truly passionate about working with children. When I babysit, I love inventing story plots for play time, dancing to music, being active outside, organizing art crafts, reading and more. I value the...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Teresa has been working with us on an ongoing basis since early September, and she does a great job taking care of our infant son. Teresa is punctual, dependable, safety-conscious, and keeps him engaged through music, reading, talking, and trips around the...
Kelly M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Munirih , she is amazing , my 10 month old boy actually fell in love with her , I will always ask for your help
Thank you so much"
Ruba Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 22-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...
Trinity can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Larissa, a grad student from Brazil, living in Chicago since 2019. I was a nanny in Brazil and worked for a family for 5 years and have been a nanny in the US since my arrival. I love working with kids of all ages and how much we can learn from them. I also love pets and spend time outside.
I'm fully vaccinated and...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family was in a last minute pinch and needed someone to start ASAP due to extremely last minute schedule changes. We had hired another person who was a no call no show. While Larissa wasn't available to start the initial date we needed, she absolutely helped...
Cynthia C.
Leyla C.
Oak Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love children, I have a lot of patience, I am very affectionate, and I love to play, sing, dance, paint, draw with them and treat them as if they were mine.
I have 7 years of experience with children. I am a kindergarten teacher in my country Guatemala. I really like children's. I love kids. I speak English and Spanish.
Leyla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leyla has been with us since my daughter L was about 5 months old. Lillian is now 4 and has a younger brother H who is 2. To say that Leyla is a vital part of our family is an understatement. She is 100% reliable and has always been flexible with our somewhat...
Anna R.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah. I am 22 years old and a senior at Illinois State University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I am an experienced babysitter with children of all ages. I enjoy playing games, doing crafts and being active with kids. I like helping with homework and anything else school related as well. My experience...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children as a teacher for over 25 years. I have worked with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, junior, high school, and college students, including children with special needs. I have a joyful, creative, enthusiastic personality, am firm when necessary for children, and love to read and play with...
Todd can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jordan, I'm 23 years old, and I'm an experienced nanny and educator. I have worked short-term, long-term, full-time and part-time jobs as a nanny and I have nannying experience with children ages 3 months to 12 years. My degree is in PreK to Grade 5 Education and I have 2 years of experience working in public...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have experience caring for my nieces and nephews from ages 0-14. They are a huge part of my life and I've learned to love spending time with children and watching them grow. I have a love of science and reading and I enjoy inspiring children to develop a thirst for knowledge and learning. I'm a dependable, very organized...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with four years of experience. My passion for fostering children's growth and development is what motivates me to provide top-quality care. My creative and friendly personality helps me engage children in a variety of activities that promote learning and fun.
I maintain open communication with...
Skylar T.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Skylar, and I am a recent college graduate from Tulane University. I am responsible, caring, and personable, and I have seven years of experience tutoring and teaching dance to children. I am looking for part-time or one-time babysitting jobs during my gap year before I start a career in consulting. I am happy to...
Skylar can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Nothando N.
Oak Park, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi- My name is Nothando and I am a South African exchange student . I started looking after my brothers from a young age but I recently started doing more babysitting jobs in the past 3 years . I'm more familiar with infants and toddlers but kids are kids . I love painting , drawing , reading and baking with kids and if they're...
Katie A.
Oak Park, IL
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 13. I couldn't wait to start babysitting and got my first long commitment family when I was 14, taking care of four children from the age of 8 months to 7 years old and stayed with them until I left for college. I also started working at a park district for children and adults with...
I have 3 little siblings and I've been helping out with them my whole life. Two of them are special needs, autism. I've babysat since I moved to Oak Park when I was 13 and I have a lot of experience with kids. I can help with school and any extra help needed.
Becca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Zach F.
Oak Park, IL
$10-15/hr
Hi! My name is Zach and I currently attend high school. My hobbies include watching sports, exercising, and playing video games. I have three years experience working with you and your children as a teachers assistant at my temple. I love working with them and have so much fun! If you ever need any help and need a baby sitter,...
Mariah B.
Oak Park, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Let's face it parenting and Caregiving requires a lot of help and support . Unfortunately, a lot of Families lack that luxury . That's where I come in!
Hi my name is Mariah and I want to be able to provide that support system as an extension of your parenting or caregiving.
In my spare time, I like to read , take walks ,...
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, IL
Belle W.
5.0
Very engaging with our twins and patient!
- Jeanette H.
Michael S.
5.0
Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm, resourceful easy going and a great communicator. We also appreciate his wit and assurance that he can step up where and when we need his support.
- Mary G.
Maureen M.
5.0
We found Maureen on Care.com and she has been temporarily covering childcare for us over the past several weeks and it's been great. She is easy to communicate and work with and our girls have a fun time baking, crafting and visiting the local playground with her. I also greatly appreciate that she...
- Alicia B.
Teresa M.
5.0
Teresa has been a wonderful help for us. She is not only great with our daughter but also doesn't mind taking care of our cats from time to time. Our daughter was 7 months old when Teresa first came over. I was impressed by the creative ways Teresa had of entertaining her. She is respectful of...
- Emily H.
Munirih P.
5.0
Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again.
- Joseph A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Park, IL:
How can I find a Oak Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Park, 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 50 babysitters in Oak Park, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Park, IL?
The average rate for Oak Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.48 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak Park, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Park, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Oak Park, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.