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60 babysitters are listed in Prospect Heights, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Prospect Heights, IL
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician for kids with Autism. And I would love to help out any family that I can in my spare time. I am also CPR certified! My pictures are from working with kiddos in clinics
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and polite. Would highly recommend."
Elizabeth L.
Precent M.
Prospect Heights, IL
$21/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver with 7 years of paid work experience. I have experience with ADHD, Autism, Parkinson's and most developmental disabilities in children and adults. I have worked with elderly dementia patients, seizure patients, spinal cord injury patients, rehabilitation patients in my career. I am...
Precent can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
" He is a very nice man who helped us greatly with our autistic child. He also helped my aging father in law's Needs following surgery. We consider him one of the family."
Kat B.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, playful, kind
I like working with kids because their joyfulness and fun brings a smile to my face
I'm looking for a job that challenges me but allows me and the kids to have a fun and engaging day.
I started working with kids my freshman year of high school when I began babysitting....
Jessica L.
Prospect Heights, IL
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy managing multiple activities while ensuring the safety of children in my care & provide a warm/fun environment. My goal is for parents to experience worry-free time away from home knowing their children are safe.
*I am fully vaccinated (have my vaccination card)*
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Doris K.
Prospect Heights, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for almost 10 years now and I absolutely love it! I have worked with children of all ages and am very comfortable with infants. Growing up in a large family has taught me patience, love, and respect. It has also given me a passion for learning and trying something out of my comfort zone. One of...
Doris can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Emily B.
Prospect Heights, IL
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Montessori Teacher Looking For Spring/summer Nannying Position
I'd describe my personality as kind, organized and creative.
I like working with kids because it is very life-giving to me to create a safe, nurturing environment that allows little ones to thrive in their individual development.
I started working with kids all through high school, and did formal nannying positions during...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Iwona Z.
Prospect Heights, IL
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Iwona. I'm 41 years old.
Looking for a housekeeping job.
Experience in housekeeping, housecleaning and babysitting.
Can provide references.
Iwona can also help with: Meal prep
Joanna A.
Prospect Heights, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello families my name is Joanna, I am looking for a nanny or babysitter position, I have experienced working with children of different ages starting from 3 months to 5-year-olds.
My current location is prospect heights, IL 60070
Open to any location within 15-20 miles
A few words about me
I can speak two languages both...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is the best sitter anyone can ask for. She has an extremely pleasant personality, is in complete control with the kids, and gives us great comfort and confidence. Sarah has been helping me with my toddler and infant for 2 years now and both my daughters...
Sukhu K.
Angelia S.
Wood Dale, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
High School Graduate As Of June 2017, To Attend Elmhurst College For Early Childhood Education.
5.0
(2)
I am looking to locally babysit/nanny for the occasional date nights. I am also available Full-Time for this summer vacation. I have excellent references. I graduated From Lake Park High school in Roselle, part of high Honor Society, with perfect attendance! I currently live is Wood Dale. I have Nannied for several families. I...
Angelia can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angelia is great with children. You can be at ease to leave your little one with her. My son loves being with her."
Anna F.
Jonie M.
Wood Dale, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Dog Walker, Aquarium/plant Sitter.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I often babysit my now 4-year-old and 6-year-old nephews, as well as my husband's sister's 5 children ages 6-13, I have many years of experience as an assistant/caregiver to elderly suffering from memory loss, also I have managed retail stores over the past 15 years. I come with a clean criminal and DMV record, college Bachelor...
Jonie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency. Any human, pet or plant...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna. I've been babysitting for over 10 years, I have very good references. I have 2 kids. I'm a nice, friendly, trustworthy person. I live in Mount Prospect. Feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for your time! Hope to hear from you!
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna was a fantastic hire and one of the best there is! She was always on time, stayed when we needed her to and was always willing to do more. She started off cleaning and doing laundry around the house but quickly took on more responsibility including helping...
Mark And Sudi K.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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
(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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Edyta, I am an experienced, reliable, and caring nanny with several years of experience and excellent references. I am bilingual English/Polish. I can take care of your children at your home. I have a safe and reliable car if needed, to take your children to activities. I am looking for a full-time position. My...
5.0
"Really nice lady!!! I am amused how professional and kind she is ! I would totally recommend her !"
Denis S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Not only was Lila my Pet Sitter, Baby Sitter but she was also a coworker.I can attest to Lila's dedication in all things she does.She is wonderful with kids of all ages.She is silly, exciting and engaging with them.She gets down and really plays with them, engages...
Amanda F.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter."
Traci B.
Yoselin G.
Highwood, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yoselin. I am 27 years old and a teacher's assistant. I am CPR/AED certified, a dual language speaker (English and Spanish), and graduated from North Central College in Naperville. I am looking for a SUMMER position.
Yoselin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My family and I feel very lucky that we had Yoshi's help for about 2-3 years. She was not only great with our boys but, she was very flexible and dependable. We love Yoshi!"
Cristina S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Prospect Heights, IL
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.
Maddie F.
5.0
She watched our two boys and dog outside of care.com. She was a great asset to our family and was very active with the kids. She is attentive and polite. Would highly recommend.
- Elizabeth L.
Precent M.
5.0
He is a very nice man who helped us greatly with our autistic child. He also helped my aging father in law's Needs following surgery. We consider him one of the family.
- Kat B.
Sarah W.
5.0
Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over
- Nicole R.
Angelia S.
5.0
Angelia is great with children. You can be at ease to leave your little one with her. My son loves being with her.
- Anna F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Prospect Heights, IL:
How can I find a Prospect Heights babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Prospect 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 9 babysitters in Prospect Heights, 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 Prospect Heights, IL?
The average rate for Prospect Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.67 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 Prospect Heights, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Prospect 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.