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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oak Park, IL
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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'...
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"If COVID didn't happen Kara and my job hadn't transitioned to WFH, she would have been my 4 month old's nanny. Due to the circumstances changing, I was unable to hire her but she was my first pick. She was experienced and patient with my little guy."
Hibah A.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sofia was great with our cats. We will hire her again. "
Lara T.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Lucca R.
Oak Park, IL
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lucca. I'm a responsible and friendly babysitter with a few years of experience caring for children of all ages. I love engaging kids with fun and educational activities while making sure they're safe and comfortable. I'm CPR certified and can assist with light housekeeping, meal prep, and bedtime routines. I'm...
Lucca can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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
I began babysitting at the age of 11 yrs old. I am now 27. I currently work at Advocate Aurora Health as a Medical Assistant. I have always expressed interest in the medical field. I want to go in to Nursing and Esthetics. I am looking for something temporary to help save money up to pay for school. Open to babysitting,...
Anais can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anais is so warm, kind and gentle. She is the epitome of helpfulness. She helps my son get ready to go when it comes time for pick up - when my son is with her, I never have to struggle to get him to go potty or put on his coat; it's all done by the time I arrive!...
Sarah B.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach."
Ragnar C.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie is definitely a 5 Star tutor. She is worked around our schedule and even helped us out with last minute requests also. She is a wonderful baby-sitter and a very knowledgeable tutor. My son missed many days of school but with Annie's help, he was able to keep...
Mik H.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Alyssa is the best! So sad I moved out of the area and don't get the pleasure of having her any more! She walked my two pups and would watch them overnight as needed and I swear she cared for them just as I would, if not better!"
Danielle I.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! Between 4 years of babysitting experience and being the oldest of 4 sisters (yikes) I could be the gal for you! I am focused and responsible, which is why I LOVE hanging out with kids who remind me to have some fun. I am a big fan of arts and crafts, play pretend, and story time (I have my own collection of kids books...
Liv can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Liv is a phenomenal sitter. My 2yo son always has so much fun with her, and she knows how to help him when he's struggling or fussy. She's dependable, easy to work with, patient and caring. My wife and I cannot recommend Liv enough."
Michael M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Absolutely amazing experience! Leeanna is very caring, warm and friendly. She is also knowledgeable and engaging with children. We would definitely hire her 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Terra C.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a special education teacher looking for a part-time or recurring babysitting or caretaking jobs. I have experience with children ages infant to high school with and without disabilities as well as adults with disabilities. I have been a preschool teacher for 7 years. I am fluent in American Sign Language and I know basic...
Terra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Terra is very dependable, responsible, and the kids love her. She currently is doing some after school care for our family and is a nice friendly girl. "
Cyndi W.
Mira I.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 16 yrs exp
Qualified And Dependable Nanny/ House Manager! *16 YEARS EXPERIANCE*
5.0
(2)
I have 16+ years of nanny/ house managing experience for families with children from infancy to teenage years! I do everything from grocery shopping and meal prepping to caring for up to 5 children at a time and running all their errands while maintaining a meticulously clean home! I have also spent my life raising my own...
Mira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mira was a very dependable and proactive nanny for my youngsters! While my daughter was sleeping, she would cook amazing homemade healthy meals that my daughter loved and would also wash laundry and keep the house neat and organized. She was even CPR/AED/FIRST AID...
Sandra N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, IL
Kara L.
5.0
If COVID didn't happen Kara and my job hadn't transitioned to WFH, she would have been my 4 month old's nanny. Due to the circumstances changing, I was unable to hire her but she was my first pick. She was experienced and patient with my little guy.
- Hibah A.
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.
Anais V.
5.0
Anais is so warm, kind and gentle. She is the epitome of helpfulness. She helps my son get ready to go when it comes time for pick up - when my son is with her, I never have to struggle to get him to go potty or put on his coat; it's all done by the time I arrive! He is always so happy in her care!...
- Sarah B.
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 46 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 $19.50 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 28 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.