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Monica D.
Chicago, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Monica from West Town and I have been caring for children of all ages for over 20 years. I worked at a learning center for 16 years caring for toddlers and teaching Pre-K. I recently left to join Chicago Public Schools as a SECA which entails assisting children on the spectrum and with other physical/mental...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Monica is the best! She lives on our street and was our daughter’s daycare teacher and we are so lucky to have her in our lives. There is no more qualified babysitter! She’s cared for our daughter starting at 4 months and is equipped to handle any situation. She...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hey there! I'm Kayla, a nanny on the north side of Chicago. I have been caring for children for over 13 years as a babysitter, nanny, swim coach, counselor and teacher. I have great experience in infant centers, and with all stages of development. I look forward to meeting you and your children, and providing people in my...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is the best! I'm a new mom and was extremely anxious to hire care. As soon as she walked in I felt comfortable! She was very knowledgeable about infant care, and development stages. She gave me assurance all through the evening, pictures, answering every...
Imani C.
Margaret O.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie. I am 27 years old. I have worked as a Teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center. I have also nannied for multiple families that have become like family over the years.
Margaret can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to...
Mary B.
Sylvia B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver!
I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there :) I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology...
Sylvia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing...
Renee G.
Alesha S.
Des Plaines, IL
$21-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hiya! My name is Alesha. I've been working with kids since I was 14 but, I've been watching my siblings and family/friend's kid since I was 10. l am a mother and dog owner. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy being active, e. g, going outside, making crafts, and playing games with the children I watch. In addition...
Alesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alesha has been caring for our daughters for almost 3 years now. I cant say enough great things about her. Due to COVID, we are not able to give her enough hours so it breaks our hearts to see her go. She is always on time, dependable, knowledgeable and just has a...
Michelle R.
Zoe S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recent speech-language pathologist grad, who is looking for gigs before the new school year!
I am very outgoing, playful, and energetic caretaker! I try my best to get kids off of their technology and up and moving. My specialty is a good scavenger hunt!
In undergrad, I also minored in educational services, so...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews."
Gillian G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a positive and motivated college student who has about 3 years of experience with kids. I am the middle child therefore I also had experience taking care of my younger sister. I love to read and do crafts with children. I am willing to follow rules and tasks that you may request. I am looking for a way to earn extra...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very communicative, very sweet and super patient with both my girls. She follows directions well and the play areas are always tidied up - not needed but always appreciated!"
Zachary M.
Zachary T.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey I'm Zach! I have been working with families & their kids since the age of 13! I have babysat for quite a few families from twin 1-year-olds to a family with a 2, 7, and 9-year-old, so I have experience with a wide age range. I am comfortable working with any and all ages of children. I play the guitar and love photography...
Zachary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My kids love Zach. He has watched them since they were babies, and was always attentive, responsive, and engaged with the kiddos. He played with them actively, and seemed to enjoy the experience. Highly recommend!"
Ryan W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience working with children in a school setting. I have 10+ years working with children in their homes. I have been there to help with meals, homework, and bed time routines. I have cared for many families over the years and grow close with them over the years!
Cheyenne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cheyanne is fantastic! I have 2 boys ages 10 and 6. They just love her! She's been so reliable and dependable. She's very easy going and flexible. We love having her watch our kids!"
Melissa W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I was working for The Salvation Army, who is a Christian organization for 23 years, I've been working with children from infants through 18 years of age . I am calm, loving, and caring. I am a Christian woman who loves working with kids, I like art, craft, like to play games, and have fun. CPR/first Aid...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She very responsible and respectful and so loving. Also so thoughtful and compassionate she is highly recommended "
Care member
4.7
(12)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I have a huge passion for children! I have been working as a nanny/babysitter for about 11 years now with newborns through the age of 13 years old. One of my biggest goals is to make sure the children reach all of their milestones. I enjoy showing them new things likes the ABC's, numbers, colors,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Elizabeth was wonderful with my 4-month-old daughter. She took care of my daughter for a few weeks before she started daycare. Elizabeth was always on time and ready to jump in to help with my daughter as well as tended to household work. Elizabeth treated her like...
Lindsay W.
Jasmin M.
Des Plaines, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, welcome! :)
As far as childcare goes, I have worked at multiple daycares for a cumulative of five years as well as within a school district where I was a paraprofessional one school year and the school's health clerk another.
Throughout my six years worth of work experience, I was fortunate to develop meaningful...
Jasmin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jasmin is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment .She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance to improve on her role."
Isamar M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a CPS kindergarten teacher with over a decade of teaching experience in Early Childhood. I also have several years of nanny experience with newborns and multiples. I'm looking for one-time or recurring babysitting gigs, or a family who needs a part time caregiver for the summer. I love getting outdoors, exploring...
Wendi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Highly skilled with children. Especially attentive to their needs - particularly allergies. She took great care of my two girls for years before we moved away and saved my eldest from a peanut allergy reaction at her day care. I cannot recommend her highly enough!"
Heather W.
Jessica J.
Bensenville, IL
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm from the Chicago suburbs. I have experience babysitting throughout my high school and college years. Currently I am in graduate school for Exercise Science.
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was a delight to have in our home. She was hands in playing on the floor, got down to our sons level and engaged with him. We will absolutely higher her again!"
Kimberly B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Organize, caring, patient and very energetic nanny/babysitter. Love to be part and be the perfect help to a busy family.
I like working with kids because they reminds us how amazing and exiting the world can be. They can make your day happier and more positive. How they encourage us to use our imagination to find new creative...
Yarely can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"She is so kind, caring and patient person. She also is very creative with drawing/crafts and likes go out for a stroll/playground. she helps with light household things, mainly keeping kids room neat and tidy. Flexible as well and my cousin really appreciated that."
Ana S.
Caroline M.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline and I am a 25-year-old student in nursing school. I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old and have had lots of experience with children of all ages. I have worked as a nanny, preschool assistant teacher, and pediatric ER tech. I am also a medical assistant and have received certification in...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Caroline was a perfect fit for our family. Our kids adored her and were always excited when they knew Caroline was coming over to watch them!! I would come home from work and there would be art work on display, kids would play hide and seek, and they would be...
Amy C.
Celia R.
Chicago, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Sitter- Full Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist :)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cece and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist from Chicago. I currently work in an elementary school with preschoolers to second grade. I come from a large family and close-knit neighborhood, which has connected me to many babysitting opportunities over the course of the last 10 years.
My experience ranges from...
Celia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"CeCe is so wonderful! We miss her terribly. She cared for my 2 boys (now 6 & 8) starting when they were were 2 & 4. My oldest son has Down syndrome and Cece was amazing with him. You will not be disappointed if you choose to hire her. Always on time, always sweet...
Jennifer K.
Evelyn D.
Chicago, IL
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am flexible with the needs of each family and child. Communication and follow-through are my priorities when taking care of your children how you know best!
Evelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Evelyn was great! She was on time and had a great presence about her. So much so that my 2 1/2 year old who’s never had a sitter easily gravitated towards her. Will absolutely ask her to help our family and sit for my kiddo again!"
Sotoria B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am an extremely optimistic person who is very hard-working and loyal. I am 60 years old and moved here to Chicago from Brazil five years ago. My life experiences set me apart from others; I have adapted to many different situations, and I am very flexible in my thinking. I love to learn new things every day and share this...
Luciene can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Luciene to baby-sit our 8 month old baby. We were so nervous because it was going to be the first non family babysitter, but Luciene was amazing! Our baby felt comfortable with her immediately, and Luciene has a magic touch. She also leaves everything very...
Care member
Antonika T.
Broadview, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitting - Flexible Babysitter Available Now - Evenings And Weekends
4.6
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10+ years experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am a very reliable person. I absolutely love children and show them great attention. I am able to provide references if needed. I have excellent communication skills and very patient with children.
Antonika can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was on time, per my request was only doing non-screen activities. She played from basketball to chess with my kid. My kid was very happy. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Grove, IL
Monica D.
5.0
Monica was great with our two kids (ages 1 and 3)! She learned and remembered everything about our routine quickly, took the kids to the park a couple times, kept them occupied in the best way. Would hire again
- Jacqueline S.
Kayla L.
5.0
Kayla has watched my 9 year old daughter for the last three years. She takes her to school about three days a week. My daughter loves her and has really connected with her. She is great at communicating and reliable. She has also been very flexible and able to watch my daughter during unscheduled...
- Care member
Margaret O.
5.0
Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to and from school twice a week, with my...
- Mary B.
Sylvia B.
5.0
Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop fun playing toys and being entertained. Sylvia was able to keep her nap schedule and I don't remember hearing my daughter cry once the entire...
- Renee G.
Alesha S.
5.0
Alesha has been caring for our daughters for almost 3 years now. I cant say enough great things about her. Due to COVID, we are not able to give her enough hours so it breaks our hearts to see her go. She is always on time, dependable, knowledgeable and just has a great energy that our daughters...
- Michelle R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in River Grove, IL:
How can I find a River Grove babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in River Grove, 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 8 babysitters in River Grove, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 River Grove, IL?
The average rate for River Grove, IL babysitters on Care.com is $21.75 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 River Grove, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in River Grove, 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.