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60 babysitters are listed in Park Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Park Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Jackie. I am 24 years old. I have lots of experience babysitting not only my younger siblings but also my nephews and nieces ages 7 months - 12 years. Previously I worked as the program coordinator for the Aurora Township Youth Center for children ages 6 to 13. During the school year I was part of an after school...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jackie was a very good and dependable worker at raging waves water park in Yorkville. She always showed up for her assigned days and was always on time. Many of the other workers showed up late or not at all or even quit because they thought the standing at their...
Jeff H.
Kesheva P.
Chicago Heights, IL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Love Working With Children And Parents. I Am A Student Therapist For Kids.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kesheva. I enjoy paring, tutoring/teaching, and cooking for children during my time of care. I also enjoy helping children organize their space, help create positive routines, and construct productive environments.
I have worked with over 10 families from Care. com, as well as others Nanny pages. I truly love...
Kesheva can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"This young lady is always on time. She has no problem altering things to fit my child’s needs. I honestly can say she is part of my family. My children enjoy and respects her. A bright young lady with amazing experience."
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a...
Mary W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dani, and I am a school social worker at an elementary school. I am a licensed social worker with several years of experience working with kids, especially children and adults with special needs such as Autism. My previous job was as a behavior clinician- no tantrum is too big for me to handle!
I have 4 younger...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had! "
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Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
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Andrea G.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...
Kyli can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...
Ronda W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher. I have taught in every setting (elementary, junior high, and now high school). I have worked with children for more than 10 years, either in a baby sitter capacity to daycare worker, summer nanny. I am available for babysitting and tutoring. I can prepare meals and do light house keeping. My...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy had been caring for my kids before and after school. Even after one week working with my son, his grades have improved and he is more engaged. She has been wonderful!"
Lucy B.
5.0
(3)
I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Dalia's and I friendship has blossomed throughout the years. She is a thoughtful, reliable, and kind person who puts others before herself. Dalia always has a positive and pleasant attitude which makes her fun to be around. Dalia is punctual, cheerful, and always...
Areli C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
From a very early age I've known that childcare was going to be the direction in which I wanted to go with my career by eventually becoming a Pediatric Neontal Nurse Practitioner. In high school, I participated in countless organizations in which we were sent out to spend time with regularly developing children as well as...
Chandler can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She was great! She was open to staying later then I originally had asked, she was easy to get in touch with and I have a very active 4 year old that tends to test people. She was great with him and I'd definitely rehire her!"
Brittany D.
Mccoy C.
Flossmoor, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...
Mccoy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mccoy was perfect, she was on time and my daughter said she loved her , she had a great personality and was very polite, we would give her 10 stars if we could, we definitely will be using her again."
Care member
Dinora R.
Tinley Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
A few family members work in the flight industry and I was the on call sitter sometimes starting at night and finishing in the morning. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew that I have watched over for 8 years. I was also a sitter for a family with 2 girls between the ages of 5 and 9 for a couple years. Pets are no issue for me since I...
Dinora can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very engaging with the kids. Seems to really understand how a child's mind thinks. She has a great energy and is very creative."
Nicol R.
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Positive attitude. Calm with our young kids. Willing to help out where needed."
Andrew W.
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings, I am Teja, a dedicated and highly motivated Home Health Aide with one year of experience and a CNA license. My strong desire to provide exceptional care for seniors and children has led me to pursue further education. I am driven by a genuine desire to helping others, not just financial gain. My goal is to bring hope...
Teja can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced house keeper, I do cleaning. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Decluttering service, organizing service. Tidy up. I am currently looking for part time/ work or full time.
Norma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"Norma took care of our two daughters and was very helpful. She made sure they were in bed in a timely manner and that they were fed . She also played with them."
John D.
Ryah B.
Lansing, IL
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Passionate And Reliable Sitter Love For Creativity, Fun, And Kids!
Hi! I'm Ryah. I've always loved helping out with kids, starting from a young age when I looked after my younger siblings and babysat for family friends. With plenty of babysitting experience, I know how to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children of all ages.
In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, playing...
Hi I have been nannying/babysitting for about 8 years now! I have a BA in elementary education from State University and studying to get my masters. I have always had a passion for working with children and love to get children active and doing fun things! I have my own car, love to cook, and love animals! Let me know if you...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Apollonia V.
Lansing, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi lovely people! If you're in need for a babysitter, I am interested! I am a full time college student but I am available in the afternoon/evening. I've been taking care of kids since I was young. I have a niece and nephew who are ages four and eight. I've babysat them hundreds of times! I am responsible, reliable, respectful,...
Jalyn C.
South Holland, IL
$13-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 8 and my first nephew was born and I've been babysitting for my family and working at a summer camp every summer since. I have 6 nephews ages from 11-5 and 3 nieces ages from 1-2
In my spare time, I like to draw, paint, play my game, spend time with my cats
Reagan W.
Frankfort, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Housekeeper, Caregiver, And Pet Caretaker
Hi there! My name is Reagan W, and I'm excited to offer my services as a dedicated babysitter, caregiver, and pet care provider.
With over 8 years of experience working with 18 different families, I have developed a deep passion for providing reliable, compassionate care. I've had the opportunity to build strong relationships...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Park Forest, IL
Jackie H.
5.0
Jackie was a very good and dependable worker at raging waves water park in Yorkville. She always showed up for her assigned days and was always on time. Many of the other workers showed up late or not at all or even quit because they thought the standing at their post in the hot sun was too hard...
- Jeff H.
Kesheva P.
5.0
This young lady is always on time. She has no problem altering things to fit my child’s needs. I honestly can say she is part of my family. My children enjoy and respects her. A bright young lady with amazing experience.
- Care member
Asia B.
5.0
Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a caregiver that assisted her but a...
- Mary W.
Danielle H.
5.0
Dani is Amazing! She did everything we asked and more. Our kids loved her and they said she was the best babysitter they have ever had!
- Care member
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kim was absolutely wonderful with my son. She is extremely loving, reliable, and flexible. After, 3 1/2 years we considered her part of our family. We miss her terribly and would hire her again if she moved back to sunny Arizona!
- Andrea G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Park Forest, IL:
How can I find a Park Forest babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Park Forest, 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 13 babysitters in Park Forest, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Park Forest, IL?
The average rate for Park Forest, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.69 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 Park Forest, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Park Forest, 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.