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62 babysitters are listed in Palatine, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Palatine, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...
Jelena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler boys. She was on time, communicative, patient and gentle with the kids and we came home to a clean house with art...
Kendel C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent.
If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa is a great caretaker. She watched my toddler multiple days a week. Our situation changed so we no longer need her as regularly, but we will definitely use her in the future."
Emily A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 1 month and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.
Shyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Shyla to watch our two kiddos with short notice. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She jumped right in and immediately engaged. Followed all written instructions, has a very calm demeanor and was patient with my rambunctious...
Amanda H.
5.0
(1)
Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie". "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own.
I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school activities. Overall she brings positive influence to our kids. Highly recommended!!!"
Vincent L.
Estefanny J.
Palatine, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...
Estefanny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our family needs conflict...if that were not the case, we...
Heather H.
Hoda S.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...
Hoda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hoda is a very nice person by nature. She connected with my children instantly. That is a no wonder since she spends a lot of time with kids and with her two nieces, who she always look after."
Jimmy A.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages in both in home and in school settings. I have also worked with special needs children and their families. I enjoy meeting the developmental needs of the children I work with no matter what stage of development they are in. I treat each child/person as an individual and meet the needs of...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Judy is amazing! She is an angel who goes above and beyond and her expertise with special needs is like having a doctor, nurse, teacher, therapist and social worker rolled into one loving person who becomes a member of the family. We thank Judy for her tender...
Deborah N.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
Tatyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tatyana was great with our one-year-old daughter. She was always on time and never called in last minute or had schedule changes. She was incredibly reliable, and our daughter had a great time with her. They went to the library, park, and on daily walks....
Gabby W.
I am a mother who raised 2 of my own children. Now I am also a grandmother often taking care of my 1-year-old grandson. I am originally from Lithuania, I was an elementary school and music teacher for 22 years. I live in the US for the last 10 years. I worked as a nanny for 4 years. I play piano and like to sing.
Ilona can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I am an energetic multi-task, with sense of humor, smiling, kids loving person. I like spending as much time as possible outside to hike or grow flowers and herbs. At my previous job I arranged a small herb garden and we had fresh herbs for salads all year round. I love animals as well and currently I have two cats. I work...
Ewa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Nori C.
Palatine, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Babysitter Available Some Evenings And Some Weekends, Also Experienced With Special Needs
I am a mother of two grown children, a grandmother of a 20 yr old young lady . Who works part time as a school bus assistant and also a Zumba instructor. Love the spark of life children put in my days! Seems I am always surrounded by them. :) I have been working for District 15 for 26 years now while in between routes I teach...
Nori can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi, my name is Stephanie B! I am a certified K-12 teacher who has been teaching at the high school level for 5 years. I love working with children, and am very comfortable helping with school work, arts/crafts, music, and sports/playing outside. I am completely bilingual in English and Spanish and am willing and able to speak...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna Q.
Palatine, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Attentive And Caring Babysitter Providing Safe & Fun Environment!
Hello! My name is Anna, and I am thrilled to share my extensive experience as a nanny with you. With 11 years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of child development, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for your little ones.
From a young age, I have been surrounded by a large family and have had...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Current Princess & Character Performer for Kids' Birthdays with the company Characters. io.
Coloring book illustrator "Animal Coloring Book"
Vacation Bible School Volunteer - 3 Summers
Babysitting Experience - 4 Years
Customer Service - 3 Years
Animal Shelter Volunteer - Over 100 Hours
CPR + First Aid Certified
Food...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Liuba K.
Palatine, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing children's development and well-being, which led me to become a childcare provider. As a patient, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
With three years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to two children...
Caley S.
Palatine, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm an experienced and passionate childcare provider with a decade of experience in nurturing and educating children. My love for children and my desire to make a positive impact on their lives led me to pursue this fulfilling career.
My calm and creative personality, along with my ability to effectively communicate with...
Kurtis H.
Palatine, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kurt and I am currently a Special Education Teacher at an Elementary School in Glenview, Il. I recently graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Special Education for students ages 3-22. I hold a Professional Educator License and have trainings on various curriculums. I have experience teaching...
Kurtis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma J.
Palatine, IL
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, my passion for caring for children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy in positively impacting young lives. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creative and friendly nature, allows me to connect effortlessly with children and...
Rebecca B.
Palatine, IL
$20-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Nickname Is Becca! I Want To Be An Person That You Can Trust To Take Care Of Your Kids.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rebecca and I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children of all ages, with children with special needs and also new born babies.
I drive very well, I love sports and love doing creative activities, I really enjoy planning including lots of fun things in the weekly or monthly schedule.
I...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL
Jelena J.
5.0
I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler boys. She was on time, communicative, patient and gentle with the kids and we came home to a clean house with art projects and baking having been done...
- Kendel C.
Melissa M.
5.0
Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual.
- Abraham R.
Shyla W.
5.0
Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly informed so that she could provide the best care for our two grandsons (3 month old and 20 month old). The 20 month old must have really liked...
- Brian W.
Jessica H.
5.0
Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie".
- Care member
Jessica D.
5.0
She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school activities. Overall she brings positive influence to our kids. Highly recommended!!!
- Vincent L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palatine, IL:
How can I find a Palatine babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palatine, 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 62 babysitters in Palatine, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Palatine, IL?
The average rate for Palatine, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.69 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 Palatine, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palatine, 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 Palatine, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Palatine, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 62 listed babysitters.