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I have raised 5 grown daughters and have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I am a loving, responsible babysitter who always makes sure the babies I watch are happy, comfortable and safe. I have watched over 10 babies for the last 10 years and no more than 2-3 at a time so they can get the love and attention they...
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I am a mental health therapist, who is currently building up my caseload. In the meantime, I absolutely love being around kids. I have a great deal of experience working with kids.
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey. I am 28 years old. I have had years of babysitting experience from my sister, nieces, jobs I have had through care. com, and now my own child. I was with one family through care. com for about 5 years, and I have also been with another family for before school care, and after school care. I have my own...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My babysitting career started with my sister who is six years younger than me. I began babysitting her when I was 13 and was paid to do so by my parents. I then took on babysitting for three other families, two of which were as needed and one as a part-time Nanny. When I nannied I had the following responsibilities: cook dinner...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I have 5 years of experience in working with children. I have nannied every summer for the past 5 years! I also worked in after-school care at a private school, watching kids from ages 4-13. I am looking for jobs because I am currently a college student in the area! I can send a resume as well!
Anaeliese can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a senior at Alan B. Shepard High School and next year I will be attending Illinois State University's Nursing program. I'm a dedicated worker and I've been employed as lifeguard and crew-leader (CPR certified) at the Palos Pool as well as Sales Associate at Abercrombie & Fitch in Orland Park. At the Palos Pool I also worked...
Zoe V.
Palos Heights, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am Zoe, I have been a nannying and babysitting since I was 16 years old. I usually babysit for families in my neighborhood or the families that I teach swim lessons too, however, I would love to find a long-term family to babysit for. I was a lifeguard the last two summers, so I am CPR certified and I love to keep the kids off...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified substitute teacher in Illinois (Riverside Brookfield High School). I have just under 2 years of experience babysitting children ages 3 and under. I would be a great fit for children ages 7 and up, as I can help navigate technology and remote-learning assignments. I have led theatre camps for teenagers at...
Michael can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping and pet care responsibilities. He is very patient and creative with the children in helping with the remote...
Andrea N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I'm babysitting or being a nanny over 20 years. I have experience with newborns up to kids going to college. I'm looking for an active and friendly family who would like to have a nanny for a long term.
5.0
"She has been an amazing Nanny for two of my kids from birth to my kids turning 3. Very reliable, excellent with kids of all ages and CPR certified. Ingrida helped with a lot of my kids milestones. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Christen and I am currently a graduate student in a gap year! I have experience with kids as I have worked in a daycare the past few years not to mention I have worked personally with many different families! Look forward to hearing from you!
Christen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed."
Andrew W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work in a school with children that have developmental disabilities. I have been doing that for the past 15 years and prior to that I was a CNA. I enjoy working with children and adults.
Dionne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her."
Stephanie K.
4.7
(20)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a childcare provider with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day and any...
Katarzyna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Excellent with children, reliable and trustworthy! We're so glad we found her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I love children and playing with them. We can ride bikes, go to the park, go on picnics, go for icecream with your parents permission.
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maureen is reliable and dependable. She is caring and treats everyone, children and seniors alike with kindness. She has s positive attitude and is patient with others."
Jenny M.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nina for over 12 years. She is trustworthy and extremely responsible. Nina started taking care of my children when they were ages 1,3, and 5. Her greatest quality is that she genuinely cares about kids. Nina is a great catch!"
dawn C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I've had 8 years of experience. I'm really patient with children, such as playing with them. Also, I like to take advantage of the time while they are asleep, such as to clean around the house, etc. When it comes to speaking to children, if parents agree for me to teach them a new language.
Maria can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria cares for our one year old son 4 days per week and we cannot say enough good things about her. She is early every morning and truly does go above and beyond in everything she does for us. Our son absolutely adores her - he even claps when she arrives in the...
Jennifer H.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Control and care for kids at the employer's residence. Prepare snacks and bottles for children and infants. Organize and take part in activities such as games, crafts, outings and exercise. Discipline children in keeping with the methods requested by the parents. Bathe, dress and groom infants and children. Arrange formulas and...
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanna is amazing! She watches our infant son two days a week. He is always so happy to see her, and it's obvious he is well taken care of. We're so grateful for her! I'm happy to recommend her to other families."
Annie K.
Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...
Felice can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Felice was fantastic! She arrived on time and immediately engaged with the kids. She kept them entertained with fun activities throughout the day, and they absolutely loved spending time with her. It's clear she’s great with children, and I felt completely at ease...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Bailey! I am 26 years old and I graduated from Aurora University in May 2023. I have passion for caring for children and have many years of experience with prior nanny/babysitting jobs from ages newborn through high school. I am a very patient and organized person. I don't mind cleaning up, helping with school work, meal...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Bailey was one of the most reliable and engaging caregivers we have ever had for our children. She was creative and always attentive to their needs. She is patient and exceedingly responsible. She is also fun and loves to be around kids and they love her! She...
Care member
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her...
Melody D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Heights, IL
Michael L.
5.0
We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping and pet care responsibilities. He is very patient and creative with the children in helping with the remote learning and extra project either...
- Andrea N.
Ingrida R.
5.0
She is great nanny. She is reliable and hard working. She is patient, so that she can handle children when they are difficult.
- Care member
Christen S.
5.0
Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed.
- Andrew W.
Dionne V.
5.0
Dionne is exceptional! My daughter absolutely loves her.
- Stephanie K.
Katarzyna W.
5.0
Kathy was an ideal babysitter for our two boys. She was very warm and very competent. Her experiences certainly shows.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palos Heights, IL:
How can I find a Palos Heights babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palos Heights, 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 7 babysitters in Palos Heights, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Palos Heights, IL?
The average rate for Palos Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.43 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 Palos Heights, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palos Heights, 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.