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60 babysitters are listed in Prospect Heights, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Prospect Heights, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Evangelina. I have experience with children. I am intelligent, friendly, generous, funny and responsible. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park etc. But I can also spend the...
Evangelina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple occasions, and the experience was exceptional. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she had a special knack...
Ana M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls really enjoy having Shayna sit for them. She is great about playing with the kids and making it fun for them. We were a bit nervous to have someone new watch our girls when we moved to the area years ago and we are so happy that we found Shayna. "
Leslie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work as a TA at Maine South High school and am looking for supplemental hours. I have 2 college age son, ages 20 and 21. I like to care for children and engage with them doing creative and educational activities.
Susan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mrs. Susan was assisting us take care of our 2.5 y/o daughter from January through May 2023 from Monday through Thursday after school. Mrs. Susan and my daughter would have afternoon snacks (either preparing smoothies, cutting fresh fruit, or baking biscuits) and...
Laura Alejandra S.
Anna K.
Glenview, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Along with my extensive background in housekeeping, I was also a child care giver. I took care of children of all ages as well as raised three wonderful children of my own. I will treat your children like my own! Just give me a call!
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."
Farheen A.
Larissa S.
Wheeling, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and they love me back. I find a great pleasure watching a child grow and I am happy to be around to help and teach basic things. I have fantastic references that make you sure you found the best nanny for your precious kid.
Larissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as:
Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking.
We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our...
Agnes O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a responsible and caring individual on the hunt for a nanny job. I love working with children and helping them grow up happy and healthy.
I have 3 years of experience and I'm always ready to assist your family. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them new things, and creating a safe environment for their...
Tetiana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dependable and very responsible. Very smart and is a quick learner. Would highly recommend."
Rick B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience. I have wide range of experience. I love what I do and I am looking for a new family to help. I currently reside in Schaumburg IL.
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kimberly was wonderful with my daughter. She talked non stop about her when she left. "
Amy K.
Yarelis O.
Mount Prospect, IL
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm an enthusiastic nanny who loves child care, I have years of experience raising 2 children of my own and would love to meet yours soon! I can understand English if you talk to me slow, thanks! I am also fully vaccinated, including my booster shot!
Yarelis can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Yarelis really takes time to listen to what I would like in my family and what the family would like in her as a nanny. I have joined her in our family and treat her like family, which is exactly what I wanted. I recommend her for anyone looking to make their lives...
Liliana G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I also do summer school in the mornings while on summer break. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."
Stephanie D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family.
About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "
Leslie R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With 10 years of expertise's in the childcare field I feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person.
As the...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was really nervous as this was the first time I booked with Melissa, but as soon as I met her I was totally relaxed. My first impression - she was absolutely brilliant, caring & over all a sweetheart I would definitely use her again. My one-year-old and...
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Hoda S.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...
Hoda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hoda is a very nice person by nature. She connected with my children instantly. That is a no wonder since she spends a lot of time with kids and with her two nieces, who she always look after."
Jimmy A.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
Tatyana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Tatyana has been our almost 3 year old daughter's caregiver for the last 9 months. She is always on time and communicative and we trust her to take great care of our daughter. Our daughter is pretty strong-willed and can be tough at the start, but Tatyana was great...
Erika P.
Livvia W.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
Ghadeer A.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ghadeer (23.)
I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification.
I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play,...
Ghadeer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!"
Timothy E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Azra is a hardworking and responsible young lady. She always prioritizes her work in an according matter and will successfully complete her job/task. She is very nice and gets along with people and kids around her. "
Care member
Jenifer C.
Wheeling, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."
Apollonia B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 4 months and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.
Shyla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We hired Shyla to watch our two kiddos with short notice. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She jumped right in and immediately engaged. Followed all written instructions, has a very calm demeanor and was patient with my rambunctious...
Amanda H.
5.0
(1)
Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie". "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Prospect Heights, IL
Evangelina R.
5.0
I can’t recommend Eva highly enough as a nanny. During our recent week-long vacation in San Diego, Eva took care of our 6-month-old son on multiple occasions, and the experience was exceptional. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she had a special knack with babies. By her second day,...
- Ana M.
Shayna L.
5.0
My daughters (12 & 9) LOVE Shayna. They cannot wait for her to come over and I don't feel in a rush to come home from my night out knowing she is in charge. She is a good role model for my almost teenager as well. My daughter likes to talk to Shayna about her middle school and high school...
- Jennifer L.
Susan R.
5.0
Mrs. Susan was assisting us take care of our 2.5 y/o daughter from January through May 2023 from Monday through Thursday after school. Mrs. Susan and my daughter would have afternoon snacks (either preparing smoothies, cutting fresh fruit, or baking biscuits) and would enjoy the afternoon together...
- Laura Alejandra S.
Anna K.
5.0
Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again.
- Farheen A.
Larissa S.
5.0
In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as:
Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking.
We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our instructions and used the equivalent of a...
- Agnes O.
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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 11 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 $21.91 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 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.