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60 babysitters are listed in Riverside, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Riverside, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Belle and I would love to be your babysitter! I am 20 years old and I graduated from high school in three years. After high school I took a gap year which I spent as a full time nanny. I am now going into my junior year of college and majoring in Event Management. I have experience in babysitting, mother's helping,...
Belle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Belle is a sweet, responsible caregiver. She is very attentive to the children and has lots of energy for walks, games, etc. She is also very responsive to parents' requests and checks in when she has questions or concerns. I recommend her highly!"
Sylvia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angela, I'm a second year Physician Assistant student in Chicago. I love working with kids and have done so all my life; I have experience working as a camp counselor and babysitter for several years, as well as tutoring, and teaching elementary school in Spain. As a former EMT and current PA student, I am CPR...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angela was great and the kids loved hanging out with her. Looking forward to having her help out again!"
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Delaney M.
Westmont, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
The Fun-loving Photography Nanny At Westmont Photography Studio
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Delaney, a nanny with 10 years of experience. Message me so we can set up a time to chat and learn about each other!
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Choosing the right words to encapsulate the sheer brilliance of Delaney is a daunting task. Not only is she remarkably kind and wonderful in every sense, but her innate ability to connect with children is truly commendable. Her positive energy is not just...
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Naheedah P.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Needah and I am from Chicago (Irving Park), born and raised! I am 22 and a second year nursing student at Northern Illinois University! I am expected to graduate with my BSN in Dec 2022. Seeking a full-time summer position, M-F (40-45hrs). Available May 15-August 20th!
I love to read, cook, and hang out with...
Naheedah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Needah is fantastic! She was with us all summer last year during Covid. She is reliable, mature, ensures she knows what's acceptable for the kids to eat and other rules they need to follow. She is also super personable and fun. My two kids loved hanging out with...
Claire S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at an elementary school. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have experience working with small/ large family sizes,...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My teens loved having Danielle take them on fun outings to keep them busy and social media free for the summer. My 7 year old also joined in on the fun occasionally. Danielle is professional, prompt, and a good communicator. I plan to use her for weekend/ nights as...
Bethany S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are in need of a fun loving, punctual caretaker, I will be a great match. I am an energetic and active individual, so keeping up with children is not a problem. I have had experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yesenia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future."
Jennifer C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I have worked with little ones of all ages for well over a decade, both as a teacher and a nanny. In addition to hands on experience, I also recently completed Early Childcare Education 1 and 2. I really have a passion to encourage every child's growth and to be a source validation/empowerment. I would say that I am a...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail has been a great partner with our family! My kids adore her and I appreciate her timeliness and dependability. She is a sweet soul who loves to play and be creative with the kids."
Patty C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for 8 years. I can provide references for my experience. I have babysat for a family continually with their baby at age 4 months until the child was a 3-year-old toddler.
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is the best nanny we've ever had. She truly enjoyed spending time with our infant twins and handled the multitasking with ease. Natalie was punctual, respectful, and flexible, and we'd hire her again in a second. Only reason we aren't needing her help is...
Joel H.
Khrystyna V.
Chicago, IL
$20-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and I like play with child
Khrystyna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Khrystyna did an excellent job cleaning our house. We would definitely use her again!"
Christopher H.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for years. I have a great deal of experience with ages 3-12. I have also babysat for twins. I like to teach children new things like music and take them on field trips. I am also a personal tutor and I have tutored all of my clients. In addition to these things, I have helped to homeschool...
Khadijah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Karla C.
Berwyn, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. let me introduce myself, I'm Karla, I have 2 children, an adolescent and a 2-year-old girl, I've worked taking care of babies at home, I also have a lot of experience in residential cleaning, I'm a pro-breastfeeding mom, I make special homemade sugar-free meals for start complementary feeding, study about methods like BLW...
Karla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"If you are looking for someone to care for your children like they were their own, help around the house with light housework- dishes, organizing, vacuuming, cooking, have a positive attitude, message Karla! I'm a stay at home parent and when we lived in Elmhurst,...
Alex J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...
Halima can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her."
Liana K.
Dana K.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I'm Dana and I'm an Ohio native! My childcare experience expands across all age groups and all situations. From standard weekly sitting and nannying with children 6 months and up to overnight camp counselor work for children ages 6-16. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life, as my sitters and camp...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lovely sitter got her info from a work friend. Great with both of my kids (5 and 7) very communicative and trustworthy. "
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Itzel V.
Oak Lawn, IL
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and enriching environment for children. My previous babysitting roles have shaped my approach to caregiving, instilling in me the desire to positively impact children's lives.
My calm and friendly demeanor...
Itzel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Itzel is extremely caring and always does a great job. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Megan!
I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. My experience ranges from babysitting for date nights to volunteering as a teachers aide in many situations and being a nanny as well.
I have a passion for working with children and I am now on the search for a full time nannying position hopefully to...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan watched our two boys so that we could have a date night. She did a great job...She arrived on time, fed them dinner, bathed them and got them into bed on time. She started reading to our 2 year old before we even got out the door. Definitely going to be our...
Damon S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Hello!!! My name is Sarahi and I have been entrusted to care for so many bundles of sunshine throughout my entire career as a sitter! I currently babysit for 10-12 families, all with children whose ages range from 2months-10years.
That being said, I have over 4 years of professional experience (previous Preschool & Toddler...
Sarahi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarahi is an amazing caregiver. She is incredible with my boys and trust her 100%."
Amy B.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria I am a designer, I really love to make new things, so I am a creating person who love finding a lot of activities to do, inside and out side, I am very passionate and patient with kids, I love dance and sing, painting. I really love babies, I have been around kids since I am a teenager at my church doing so much...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"We have had multiple great experiences with Maria.
She took care of our 2.5 year old daughter playing and spending time outside.
Maria is very trustworthy, reliable and made sure that our daughter is safe but also having a good time.
We really appreciated that...
Florian B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I currently work a FT role in logistics for a large trucking company but childcare has always been a true passion for me. I am excited to connect with families that have part time babysitting requests. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2012 with a Communication Studies degree and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship....
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is the best! She loves to play with kids and engage them in games and conversation. She is high energy and thoughtful with safety and wellness. Sarah gets genuine joy from her time with children and brings out the best in them. Sarah has watched my toddler in...
Anna L.
Kisha J.
Chicago, IL
$36/hr • 3 yrs exp
You Will Not Regret Hiring Me To Care For Or Look After Your Little Ones!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kisha, I am 19 with 3 years of experience caring for kids. I come from a large family which gave me plenty of opportunity to play around with kids and learn to care for them responsibly.
I am currently a full time pre law student and looking forward to the day I call myself a lawyer.
I adapt easily. Maybe your little...
Kisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kisha was a fantastic babysitter for our one-year-old son. She was attentive, engaging, and safety-conscious. She was right on time and was able to calm our baby down before bed which is a challenging task considering that we are staying for a short period of time...
Nasser A.
Rockell D.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I have...
Rockell can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"considering hiring Rockell as a nanny for your children. Well I can tell you that she has watched my 2 kids for quite a while. She’s great, they loved her! Rock is young and very intelligent. As a nanny for me, she ran errands with no problem. She really tutored my...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Riverside, IL
Belle W.
5.0
Very engaging with our twins and patient!
- Jeanette H.
Angela M.
5.0
Angela was great and the kids loved hanging out with her. Looking forward to having her help out again!
- Care member
Delaney M.
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Choosing the right words to encapsulate the sheer brilliance of Delaney is a daunting task. Not only is she remarkably kind and wonderful in every sense, but her innate ability to connect with children is truly commendable. Her positive energy is not just felt but radiates, touching everyone...
- Care member
Naheedah P.
5.0
Needah is fantastic! She was with us all summer last year during Covid. She is reliable, mature, ensures she knows what's acceptable for the kids to eat and other rules they need to follow. She is also super personable and fun. My two kids loved hanging out with her. We had a great summer and you'd...
- Claire S.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle has been a steady babysitter for our three kids (1,4,12yo) since we moved to the burbs. She has been amazing with all our kids at all age levels. She is very warm, friendly, and very quickly builds trust with kids. We love having her in our home and highly recommend her!
- Mark E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Riverside, IL:
How can I find a Riverside babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Riverside, 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 6 babysitters in Riverside, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 1.0. 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 Riverside, IL?
The average rate for Riverside, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.67 per hour as of March 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 Riverside, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Riverside, 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.