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Find babysitters in Oak Park, IL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Teresa M.
Oak Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
***weekends only**
Hi there, I'm Teresa - your friendly neighborhood nanny with a psychology degree! I have 10+ years of childcare experience, including but not limited to overnight care and working with infants / young children on the autism spectrum.
I am truly passionate about childcare, and I place a lot of love and care...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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...
Emily H.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(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
$10-15/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leyla took care of my 4 and 7 year old. She was always looking for activities to do with the kids and kept them very active. She displayed a lot of patience and empathy for their feelings which we appreciated greatly."
Flor G.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Ivelysse V.
Oak Park, IL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have babysat young children from both family and friends (7 and 8-year-old cousins). When I babysit, I like to take them to the park by my house, watch movies and play games with the kids. I even make sure they are fed and the dishes and homework are done.
Ivelysse can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jordin and I am a recent graduate. I am patient, loving, outgoing and athletic. I have been looking after and taking care of my younger siblings since middle school. I have experience with infants, toddlers and grade school children. Babysitting is my passion and I love being apart of a child's life and...
Jordin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Thaina D.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Thaina, I am from Brazil but I have been living in the USA since 2019. I am a prospective Graduate student. I am a calm and easygoing person, love kids and pets. I have plenty of experience with kids as a kindergarten assistant teacher for two years and as babysitting in the USA since my arrival. My future goal is to...
Bridghetta J.
Oak Park, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering the growth and development of young minds. My three years of experience as a childcare provider, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, have further ignited my passion for caring for children. I understand the importance of open communication with parents and keep them...
I have experience babysitting children from birth through the teen years. I am engaging, creative, and fun. I enjoy all different activities with them, such as; arts/crafts, games, playing at the park, and baking, to name a few.
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Katherine W.
Oak Park, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Katie, I am currently a college student at Indiana University studying exercise science to pursue a career in pediatric occupational therapy. Over the past 5 years I have gained experience babysitting while also being a coach for youth field hockey camps. In high school I was actively involved in sports and...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Michael F.
Oak Park, IL
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Michael. I'm a six year army veteran. You might ask "what does a soldier know about childcare?"
From 6th grade through 8th grade I volunteered at my church nursery. In high school I made money babysitting. And in the military I was known among the army wives as the baby whisperer.
I'm currently going to...
Michael can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ruby W.
Oak Park, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I adore kids have been working . I've done babysitting, nannying, counselor, and I've worked at a pre school for the last year and a half! I loved my time in the classroom but I'm looking for a change in pace! I miss working with smaller groups of kids and siblings! I love art, music, being outside, and animals! I've worked...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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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.
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.
Trinity W.
5.0
My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you.
- Gaudy S.
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.
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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 48 babysitters in Oak Park, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 $19.15 per hour as of March 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 Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak Park, 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 Park, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Oak Park, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.