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60 babysitters are listed in Palatine, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Palatine, IL
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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 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
"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...
Brian W.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hoda was wonderful with our daughters, ages 8, 5 and our newborn daughter. She was so caring and responsible. My girls really enjoyed her! "
Julie B.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(8)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatyana is an exceptional caregiver. She is compassionate, patient, and goes above and beyond to foster a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Highly self-sufficient and resourceful, she takes initiative in managing our 7 month old with ease. Additionally,...
Stephanie B.
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
-Babysat for a church small group of 11 kids maximum.
-Nannied for siblings- girl is 9 and her brother is 11. Took kids to the pool often as well as out to eat.
-Babysat for twins, 2 years old. Cooked them lunch and dinner and bedtime as well.
-Babysat for a family friend, four kids, twin girls who are 11, brother who is 4, and...
Gretchen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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
Lindsey H.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lindsey and I'm 21 years old! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school for local families for date nights and started full time nannying when covid first happened in 2020. I have experience with all ages from infant up to 12 years old. I have watched up to 5 kids at a time. I am CPR/first aid...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Malia and I am a current freshman at the University of Illinois. I have 2 years of prior babysitting experience and have also led children's dance camps through my high school's dance team, I love working with kids! I am good with pets as well!
Amber M.
Palatine, IL
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a very positive, hardworking graduate student on my way to earning my masters degree. I am in school to be a clinical psychology counselor so I am very passionate about mental health! I have several years under my belt being a supervisor, and two years of being a registered behavior technician for kids with autism....
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Gala M.
Palatine, IL
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for nurturing and educating children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I've always been drawn to the idea of positively impacting their lives.
I'm known for my calm and patient demeanor, as...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL
Melissa M.
5.0
Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual.
- Abraham R.
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.
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.
Hoda S.
5.0
Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts. She also took them to various activities and locations.
- Nicholas F.
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
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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 59 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 $19.85 per hour as of April 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 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.