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60 babysitters are listed in Park Ridge, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Park Ridge, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sandrine. I have experienced as a caregiver. I can do light housekeeping work, prepare meals, and assist in bathing and dressing. I have a vehicle for pick up and drop off. Please email me or message me if you're interested in hiring me. Thank you!
Sandrine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sandrine responded to my messages on Care.com, promptly. She showed up to every appointment on time. She seems to be very patient, and has a very easy smile. My 3 boys aged 9, 6, and 4 really enjoy her. She is fun and playful with them. I encourage you to give her...
Chaon K.
Madison E.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old and have experience in after-school care, summer day camp, nannying, and daycare center care. I am comfortable with all age groups spanning from infants to teenagers and am comfortable caring for more than 1 child at a time!
I'm...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play.
I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants.
I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I highly recommend her."
Nyemarie M.
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...
Korinne M.
Madeline H.
Evanston, IL
$20-70/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 4. 55 GPA AP Student at ETHS and future Columbia University Student with 1 year of experience as a Mathnasium trained tutor, 3+ years of tutoring experience in all subjects, and 4+ years of babysitting experience. I specializes in math up to AP Calculus, but am also proficient in English and US History, with 5s on...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children for about 7 years as well as having over 30 credit hours in Early childhood education. I have watched many family members over the years as well as family friends. Majority of my experience is with the younger ones: preschool, toddler, and infants.
I have had experience in many school...
Gail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Gail is great! She is so friendly and caring! My son loved it when Gail came to babysit. She would take my son to the park! make him dinner, give him a bath, etc. She is a very trust worthy and loving person!"
Sophie L.
5.0
(3)
I have over 11 years of work experience, four of those years babysitting and nannying, six years in education (four years of tutoring ages 5-16 and two years in outdoor education and garden teaching with ages 5-16.). I am incredibly safety-minded and have been first aid/CPR trained 5 times with plans to renew in Sep 2021. I love...
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is an experienced caretaker that works great with kids! She is energetic and responsible! After working at a summer camp she is trained and experienced at working with children of all ages! "
Isabelle C.
Denise M.
Winnetka, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Denise! I'm a mom of two daughters, grandmother of a spunky 6 1/2 yr. and 4 yr. old, a semi-grandmother to my boyfriend's 3 grandchildren (9, 10 and 15 yr. old) who's looking for a part-time babysitting job in the early afternoon during the week and/or evenings any night. I love kids and they love me and my kids think...
Denise can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Denise was a wonderful after school sitter! She was very dependable and my kids loved her. Highly recommend!"
Katie H.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful
environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana is thoughtful, confident, and amazing!"
Janet S.
5.0
(2)
Hey there! My name is Lindsey and I have triplet brothers (now 12 years old!) that I've helped raise since infancy. I am very familiar with what it takes to take care of multiples at every stage of life from 0-12. I also spent my time in school baby sitting two sweet girls (ages 2 and 6) on a regular basis. Most recently I...
Lindsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey was referred to me by our nanny, whose judgment I trust well! She is very sweet and my kids like spending time with her. I feel comfortable with her experience with toddlers and I'm glad to have her as a babysitter! "
Allison S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
I have two younger siblings. I have volunteered for 2 years at a camp with kids teaching them and babysitting them. I speak polish also. Im studying to go into Veterinary Technician, I work at veterinary doctors office as a veterinary assistant.
Izabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Izabella was great with pick ups and drop offs. She helped with dinner prep for the kids She's so sweet! We were sad to lose her."
Susan T.
Sandy N.
Elmwood Park, IL
$30-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified K-6 teacher. I am trained in FUNdations, which is a phonics based word study. I also love reading and working with students with their reading comprehension skills.
I truly believe that children learn through play and experience. If you consider me for this position I want you to know that I will be out of...
Sandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She works with kids so has experience and is motherly. She likes to be active too."
Yarelis S.
Maria Luisa N.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am Maria and I am 58years old. I have 4 grown up kids, and I am so proud of them. I was born in the Philippines, and did 2 years of college. I studied BSE . majoring in Mathematics. I have worked as a babysitter for 7 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. And give my 101% to my work. I love children since my kids are...
Maria Luisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Luisa is truly AMAZING - she has years of experience, trustworthy, very loving/warm, thoughtful, energetic and a great cook. She worked full time caring for my 3 month old baby and 3.5yr old daughter. My son and daughter love her! Working with children is her...
Tonianne R.
Dorhec B.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 28 years old and I am from Venezuela. My first language is Spanish which could be a plus. Also, I am studying English here so I have a intermediate/advanced level. Communication won't be a problem. I love children and animals. I was clown hospital in my country since 5 years ago. I really love play and make laughing to...
5.0
"Dorhec is friendly, reliable, and responsible. She has good problem solving skills and common sense. "
Haky I.
Jennifer T.
Evanston, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello... Just a little about myself and my childcare experience. I have 20+ wonderful years overseeing the care of children. I have experience with newborns to teenagers. Grew up on the North Shore lived in the City for many years and now reside in Evanston. Thanks for reading a little bit about me. I would love the opportunity...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Jennifer for a job. She is a caring , loving , patient , professional and so much more. She is very dependable and takes each and everyone of her jobs seriously. I love that Jen treats each and everyone of her clients with the Love ,...
Marla L.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny!
I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"love Debbie so much she has taken care of our 17 month old daughter since the beginning of the year and does it all. so sweet and loving. anyone would be lucky to have her."
Sylvie B.
Betzaida S.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Fundadora y propietaria del Centro de Educación Inicial Sigmund Freud, Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Desde 1999 hasta el 2017.
Atención integral a infantes desde 4 meses de nacido hasta los 10 anos. Especialista en el área de la conducta y manejo de las emociones en los niños matriculados en la Institución.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Betza, is wonderful. She is punctual, flexible, and very efficient. She does some light house cleaning, laundry and lots of kid transport to and from activities. She is very clean and organized. Get's her work done. She has a great energy about her as well. We have...
Jennifer G.
Brianna W.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated nanny with a background in child care. I possess my Early child care degree and currently working towards my associates, which is all online . I create a safe, engaging environment tailored to each child's unique needs, fostering growth and development. I am known for patience and creativity, I organize...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We interviewed Bri both over the phone and in person. She was very sweet, respectful and reliable. She communicated well and showed a lot of interest in our kids and making sure to provide them the best care. I think anyone would be lucky to have her!"
Mallory J.
Azra G.
Morton Grove, IL
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Seeking Employment Where I Can Utilize My Skills And Experience. Love Working With Kids!
5.0
(3)
Highly dependable and energetic nanny/babysitter with three years of paid experience. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their education and physical needs. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible, caring babysitter who goes out of their way to create a fun, safe and stimulating environment....
Azra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Azra was great with my LO and they had a great time together! They got along well and my LO really like her as well!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Park Ridge, IL
Sandrine M.
5.0
Sandrine is great with my special-needs child. She used to work overnights to help him get ready for bed and for school in the morning. We are still in contact and she often sits for him. He is always excited to see her.
- Dawn E.
Madison E.
5.0
Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so great that after one day, I asked...
- Care member
Juanita L.
5.0
Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I highly recommend her.
- Nyemarie M.
Grace K.
5.0
We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience nannying prior to our family. We all...
- Korinne M.
Madeline H.
5.0
Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Park Ridge, IL:
How can I find a Park Ridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Park Ridge, 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 30 babysitters in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, IL?
The average rate for Park Ridge, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.80 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 Ridge, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Park Ridge, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.