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60 babysitters are listed in Palos Hills, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Palos Hills, IL
5.0
(1)
I love playing sports and doing outdoor activities. I have worked with children of all ages. I enjoy creating safe and positive experiences for the children. I'm very creative and outgoing which allows me to interact with younger kids more easily. I hope to someday become a school counselor myself and continue working with kids.
Lesly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very fun, energetic, and patient sitter who has been babysitting for the past 6 years. I originally got certified as a babysitter at the age of 13. Along with this I have been employed at Lifetime Fitness - Orland Park as a Kids Activities team member since 2018. With this job I work with children ages 3 mo -12 and am...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sierra is mature, level headed, friendly and responsible. She watched our 3 children (5th grader and twin 1st graders), who have various temperaments of their own, and Sierra did an excellent job in finding ways to entertain and also give them their individual...
Andrea P.
Niki M.
Lemont, IL
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am CPR certified, and currently work part time at a daycare center.
I would describe my personality as Fun, Loving, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative.
I am passionate about teaching and working with infants & toddlers/kids.
I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn,...
Niki can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated. "
Care member
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hiiiii!
My name is Francisca and I'm currently a sophomore at Daley College.
I love kids and babysitting, I tend to have a lot of patience with kids and my love kids and taking care of them is something that I find natural and easy to do
I've been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I took care of my younger siblings...
Francisca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Francisca was wonderful. She arrived early, asked great questions, and gave us full confidence in her abilities. We plan on using her for our date nights in the future."
Kyle S.
Julissa R.
Berwyn, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience on taking care of children is that I give them my time, love and all the patience I have. I am passionate about what I do because I love kids and also because I'm a mom. I care for other people's kids, the same way I would like my kid to be taken care of. Parents put their trust in the care giver when they go to...
Julissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julissa was my daughter's nanny for one year through a nanny share. Julissa took excellent care of my daughter and another little boy. I highly recommend her."
Shilpa H.
Nicole K.
Chicago, IL
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have three small children of my own who are 5 months, 3 years and 5 years. I also have taught infants through second graders as a music teacher and am a certified high school middle school teacher.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She really likes and cares for kids of all ages. She is very patient and kind."
Joy J.
Megan M.
Brookfield, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of Loras College with a degree in Elementary Education and a focus on early childhood. I am passionate about working with children & families and love to watch kids flourish.
I taught preschool for 5 years and have been a nanny for the last 3 years. With the child starting full day school in the fall, I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan was able to get my 13 month old daughter to start communicating with sign language after only three days! Her patience with children is unlimited and her desire to help the child develop is truly her differentiator. If she would move to Iowa I would have her...
Claira K.
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Callista V.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the oldest of four children and volunteered in Children/Youth Ministry for years, so I've had my fair share of caring for babies, children and pre-teens over the years. I've previously worked with a nonprofit in Little Village to help give the youth in the community a safer life away from gangs. Currently, I work in...
Callista can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Last minute booking and kids had such a great time. All I heard “best babysitter ever” from both my kiddos. Would hire again! "
Care member
Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(8)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Truly nothing but positive things to say about Miss Felice! She came into our home when our daughter was 1 and a new baby was on the way just a short time later. She provides such a level of comfort, and we trust her immensely with our kids. She is communicative,...
Kimberly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are in need of a fun loving, punctual caretaker, I will be a great match. I am an energetic and active individual, so keeping up with children is not a problem. I have had experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yesenia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future."
Jennifer C.
Kathy S.
Tinley Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kathy and I have been a nanny for the same family for the past 12 years. There are two boys ages 14 and 9. I watched them 4 days a week for the past 10 years. Both boys are in school full time now so they don't really need a nanny anymore. My schedule is opened up quite a bit now.
I have 2 grandchildren ages 6 &...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Our family calls Kathy "Nanny Kathy", my youngest daughter was going through her stranger danger phase and nanny Kathy was so gentle and helpful with getting her through that. We absolutely love having her in our family. I trust her to drive my children around and...
Mai G.
Priscila T.
Chicago, IL
$20-100/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 26 Years old, I work with multiple families with up to 4 children at a time under my care, with 5+ years of experience in childcare. I have a daughter of my own, motherhood has been life changing for me, and it's the best part of my life. I usually work part-time with families since I'm attending online school perusing my...
Priscila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Priscila was great with our 1 year old and 4 year old. The kids both loved her (my 4 year old keeps asking for her to come back to play). Will definitely use her again!!"
Bethany H.
5.0
(36)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family and I have used several babysitters as we move quite frequently and Tanya has definitely been one of our favorites! She is a wonderful communicator, punctual, and was amazing with both of our kids (3 years old and 10 months). She is energetic,...
Molly W.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Sandra. I am a very loving, caring, fun, energetic and responsible mother of two. I love to read, enjoy spending family quality time, and I love the outdoors.
I have served in the children's ministry center at our church, where I have been a member for 23 years. I have provided care in the nursery room all the...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sandra worked with me in the preschool aged classroom. She is reliable. She really commits herself to working hard with the kids. I enjoyed working with Sandra."
Ericka C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
My love for children is immeasurable. I truly enjoy spending time with kids as they are not just curious but genuine, active, and find silliness everywhere. There is so much to learn from them. At a young age, I became a second mom to my siblings which grew this innate nurturing instinct that allowed me to work with/for almost...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was wonderful, and we have already asked her to help again next week. Our girls had a great time with her, and we would absolutely recommend her. Thank you Rebecca!"
Ryan M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mareena and I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with numerous families with children from the ages of newborn to 13. Providing care for your little ones is what I do best. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. Your child's safety is my top priority. Besides providing your...
Mareena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mareena is amazing with children, she is very dependable and flexible. "
Michele D.
5.0
(5)
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 27 years old. Below is a few things about myself!
- 9+ years experience in the ECE Field
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified
- Fully Vaccinated
- Non Smoker
- Clean Driving Record
- Infant/Toddler CDA
- Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups
- In addition...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is a wonderful babysitter/nanny. She is reliable and extremely communicative. She has a calm nature that our baby gravitated to immediately. She is also creative and has done a couple of different arts and crafts projects with our daughter, which we love....
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 11-month-old babygirl and although my availability for recurring weekly clients is limited, I am always interested in potential bookings for unique needs including but not limited to: PA/FA hours, date nights, pet sitting, and caregiving gigs. I have unique experience as a chaperone or...
Jasmyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmyn is a wonderful nanny to our 1.5 year old daughter. She is patient and kind and has helped to expand her vocabulary and manners. She is very professional, punctual and takes her job seriously. We only have positive things to say about her personally and...
Benjamin R.
Naomi P.
Homer Glen, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Majoring In A Child Development Major FACS In Education And Am Seeking More Experience!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a college student at JJC studying Family and Consumer Sciences in Education. My specialty is Child Development and Psychology. I've done lots of volunteering in childcare facilities, churches, and have babysitting since I was about 12. I'm comfortable helping out with laundry, errands, light housekeeping, cooking/meal...
Naomi can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Naomi did a wonderful job with our twins. She stayed in touch throughout the day and kept me updated in real-time with their location and how the day was going. She had good ideas with how to keep the kiddos occupied during the day. She was punctual, and the twins...
Jon A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Hills, IL
Lesly A.
5.0
Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her!
- Care member
Sierra M.
5.0
Sierra is mature, level headed, friendly and responsible. She watched our 3 children (5th grader and twin 1st graders), who have various temperaments of their own, and Sierra did an excellent job in finding ways to entertain and also give them their individual time. Sierra follows through on...
- Andrea P.
Niki M.
5.0
Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated.
- Care member
Francisca A.
3.0
Francisca was great initially - she watched the kids, and did some light housework when the kids messed something up! It was great. She was with us for 2 months and she didn't provide adequate notice when she wanted to stop working. We could see signs of disengagement 2 weeks out because the kids...
- Myra C.
Julissa R.
5.0
Julissa was wonderful with our two boys - she was very attentive to their needs and was able to keep up with their non stop energy! I always knew that they were safe when they were with her. She was very active with them as they were always checking out parks, libraries and play areas but she also...
- Katie B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palos Hills, IL:
How can I find a Palos Hills babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palos Hills, 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 14 babysitters in Palos Hills, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Hills, IL?
The average rate for Palos Hills, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.14 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 Palos Hills, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Palos Hills, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.