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60 babysitters are listed in Palatine, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."
Abraham R.
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
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Livvia W.
Palatine, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Tatyana has been our almost 3 year old daughter's caregiver for the last 9 months. She is always on time and communicative and we trust her to take great care of our daughter. Our daughter is pretty strong-willed and can be tough at the start, but Tatyana was great...
Erika P.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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:
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
Daniela C.
Palatine, IL
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, I Believe That The Best Way To Learn And Grow Is Through Laughter And Creative Experiences.
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving and calm.
I like working with kids because it is always necessary to live with children, their creativity and imagination make us better people.
I'm looking for a job that good treatment, a good environment and that we can all feel good and safe.
I started working with kids when I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Salma and I have just graduated from UIC. I have been a babysitter for 5 years now. I am CPR and AED certified. My experience with childcare comes from my mother, who has been a nanny for 13 years. Because of this working with children became more than just a job for me. I have worked with babies 8 months and...
Salma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica H.
Palatine, IL
$54/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Middle School Teacher Off For The Summer! (Willing To Help After School If We're A Good Fit!)
Hi! My name is Jessica!
I'm flexible on my work hours listed.
I'm available to provide kid-sitting/baby-sitting services for those parent(s) needing a date night and/or help during the summer weekdays.
I am a Middle School Math Teacher and have been for the past 7 years (1 year at the high school level).
I have about 10+ years...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I have three years of experience babysitting, not counting caring for my little foster siblings. I am a recent graduate of a small college in Chicago, studying Children and Family Education. I love children, and I believe they are a joy and a gift. I am an energetic, dependable, and reliable person. I am confident, organized,...
David can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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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.
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
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.
Estefanny J.
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 wanted to keep her longer. She's a...
- Heather H.
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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 54 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 $19.30 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 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 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.