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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oak Park, IL
Kateryna S.
Oak Park, IL
$27-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm Experienced, Personable, Dependable, Hardworking Person.
Here is nine reasons you should use a cleaning/ housekeeping help :
You have better things to do with your time
Your mother-in-law has higher expectations than you have time for
You want to spend more time with your kids
You want to go outside and enjoy this nice weather
You are tired of cleaning your loved one's place and...
I like working with kids because they keep me busy and young. It's always a joy to work with kids because you can teach them alot, and it's amazing to see them finally master something that you all have been working on, but they tend to teach us much more. I love getting to experience the milestones, the "failures" (or...
Satomi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
Jennifer R.
Oak Park, IL
$15-20/hr
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare. With three years of experience caring for children, I'm known for my patience and calm demeanor. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred methods to share updates and address any concerns. I believe in following the parents'...
Cassandra S.
Oak Park, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loyola Medical Student Seeking Part-time Childcare Role!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Casey and I am a 27-year-old medical student at Loyola Chicago. With 10+ years of experience in childcare, I am comfortable with kids of all ages and have worked in both group settings (church group childcare provider, soccer coach, etc.) as well as individually (providing 1:1 homework help, full-time nanny...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Eden S.
Oak Park, IL
$14-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Eden, I'm 20 years old and looking to get back into baby sitting after taking a break. I baby sat all throughout high school and now that I'm looking to go to college, finding a job that is a little more customizable to my schedule is essential. Within my search for a new job I've reconsidered baby sitting because of my...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia S.
Oak Park, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as reliable person, funny and caring
I started working with kids when I was 13 years
In my spare time, I like to spend time with friends and family
Sofia B.
Oak Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there. I offer childcare services and pet sitting/care depending on my availability. I am open this summer until August to care requests!
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sofia is wonderful with my kids and always engages with them. We have been so happy with her and her excellent work . She is always on time and willing to help out in any way she can with homework too. She is also excellent with our pets and takes care of them...
Charlotte C.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a fun, loving, and energetic babysitter and tutor with experience working with children ages 0-21. Currently, I am a 5th/6th grade math and science teacher with a Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Special Education. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and am dedicated to making a positive impact in their...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Manqi C.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I took care of children as nanny or babysitter for about 10 years. I have also been volunteering to take care of children during church services at least once a month for more than 10 years. The children's age were from 3 months to 7 years old. I am a loving, patient and responsible person. l love children and enjoy playing with...
Manqi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a CPS kindergarten teacher with over a decade of teaching experience in Early Childhood. I also have several years of nanny experience with newborns and multiples. I'm looking for one-time or recurring babysitting gigs, or a family who needs a part time caregiver for the summer. I love getting outdoors, exploring...
Wendi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction at her day care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
Heather W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jordan and I am from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. I am a second year student at Loyola University Chicago and I am currently studying in Chicago. My goal is to become an exoctic veternarian. I have over 3 years of experience babysitting, house-sitting, and pet-sitting. I love kids and animals! I love to...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids really enjoyed their time with Jordan while she cared for them in the evenings. She was punctual and friendly and did a great job."
Monique S.
5.0
(1)
I have loads of energy and an upbeat attitude!
I've been a paid babysitter for the past 10 years and have had great fun and success with a range of differently abled children. No matter your child's capabilities, I know we will have a wonderful and safe time with creativity and play.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very sweet. Every time she comes over, our daughter is happy, well fed and the house is left organized and clean."
Omar G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Gabi and I'm a 32-year-old professional moving to Santa Monica from Chicago in October. I used to live in LA 10 years ago, and decided I have had enough of the winters, so I'm back!
I have15+ years of childcare experience, including nannying, babysitting, and teaching swim lessons. (I was also a competitive swimmer...
Gabi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach."
Ragnar C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alyssa. I am currently in-between jobs so my schedule is very open! I have 8 years of experience of caring for children between experience baby-sitting or working as a summer camp counselor. I have had dogs all my life so I also know how to care for animals!
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Alyssa helped us over the summer months a couple of years ago with or two boys, who were 7 and 9 at the time, and Joey, our American Bulldog. Alyssa was wonderful with our boys and with Joey. I would highly recommend her for your children and pets without...
Ely T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Annie to babysit my 2 year old and she did an amazing job. After a great interview, she came to our house and babysat for 6 hours while I was busy with work. She was very sweet, on time and overall is a very nice and respectable young lady."
Jordan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amy and I'm a full-time Montessori preschool teacher looking to babysit in my spare time. I started my teaching career at a preschool in Marin County, California. I absolutely loved this job and quickly fell in love with early childhood education. Through education courses at St. Mary's College of California, I learned...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable, trustworthy, punctual and a great human-being. She would go an extra mile when she's given a task. She is so responsible with her children. "
Alicia J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leeanna, and I have been a nanny for 10 years in Chicago. I have extensive experience with infants and toddler age children, but have worked with children as old as 8. My most recent experience is in share settings with two children of the same age, so I am definitely comfortable with multiples! I like interactive...
Leeanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Leeanna was an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I especially loved her imaginative play skills with my three-year-old. We unfortunately had to part ways with her due to a family move but otherwise would still be working with her. I trusted my children...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angela, I'm a second year Physician Assistant student in Chicago. I love working with kids and have done so all my life; I have experience working as a camp counselor and babysitter for several years, as well as tutoring, and teaching elementary school in Spain. As a former EMT and current PA student, I am CPR...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angela was great and the kids loved hanging out with her. Looking forward to having her help out again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years.
I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "
Jenna M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, IL
Sofia B.
5.0
Sofia was great with our cats. We will hire her again.
- Lara T.
Wendi G.
5.0
Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction at her day care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
- Heather W.
Jordan S.
5.0
My kids really enjoyed their time with Jordan while she cared for them in the evenings. She was punctual and friendly and did a great job.
- Monique S.
Elizabeth H.
5.0
We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very sweet. Every time she comes over, our daughter is happy, well fed and the house is left organized and clean.
- Omar G.
Gabi C.
5.0
We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach.
- Ragnar C.
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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 49 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 $19.35 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 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 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.