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Teaching Certification - K through 12 Day Care/Preschool Experience. Substitute Teacher, mainly early elementary. Taught full time at both Kindergarten and Second Grade Levels. Mother of 3 Grown Children, Grandmother of 3 preschool Grandchildren. Currently part-time Nanny. Assisted my own aging parents.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello Families, I would like to thank you for taking your time to look at my profile. Just a little back story on me, I am 22 years old, I currently go to Lewis University. I am on here to be a babysitter and housekeeper. I have been cleaning houses for 3 years now. Doing in depth cleaning as well as just the basic everyday...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia C.
Western Springs, IL
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for caring for kids stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I believe in supporting families and providing a reliable child care option...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Dianne H.
Western Springs, IL
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as honest, patient and fun
I like working with kids because they are inquisitive, transparent and honest
I'm looking for a job that
I started working with kids when I was 21 years old
In my spare time, I like to rest and reset. The more rested, mentally/physically I am, the more productive I am...
Mary Kay R.
Western Springs, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Mary Kay and I am 56 years old. My previous career was a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for 11 years. I have recently changed my profession to become a nanny. I have about 2 years of experience and I love what I do! I am a loving, caring, responsible adult and would love to meet a new family that...
Mary Kay can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...
Greta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."
Lis C.
Rea M.
Westmont, IL
$11/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Rea. A Certified Nursing Assistant. With an extensive background in babysitting for children of all ages coupled with my experience in being a camp counselor before on our church and my fun-loving and caring personality. I am confident that I can provide excellent childcare to your family. From preparing healthy snacks...
Rea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Rea is an amazing and highly responsive care giver! She has created a beautiful and enriching environment for children to learn and discover freely. She also cares deeply for all children and their parents, and provided timely and helpful responses to all our...
Ashley R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and kind babysitter who loves to play with kids and help them use their imagination! I currently during the week am a household manager / nanny and looking for extra supplemental hours to make a bit more during the week ! I am pretty flexible especially on weekends ! So late night date nights I can absolutely do...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the best! She is kind, helpful and our 3 kids love her! She plays games, takes them to all kinds of museums, rec center, etc... I have no concern at all when my kids are with her as I thoroughly trust her!
She follows through on my requests and makes...
Katie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two children, ages 18 and 21, whom I have raised myself. My experience with children goes back to my college years during which I was teaching piano and music theory, while also babysitting for multiple families. I currently work in Oak Park teaching piano and language. Recently I was employed by a wonderful...
Dagmara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dagmara is an absolute pleasure to work with, and our daughters adore her. She has worked with our family for 1 year, and we couldn’t be happier. She is extremely reliable, always on time, and we trust her completely with the care of our girls. She drives them to...
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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Belle is caring and fun with the kids and a reliable, good communicator with us. She is always positive and independently comes up with games and activities. Belle is a very good caregiver and me and my family always look forward to her spending time with our...
Holly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
3.7
(3)
I have experience babysitting children from birth through the teen years. I am engaging, creative, and fun. I enjoy all different activities with them, such as; arts/crafts, games, playing at the park, and baking, to name a few.
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia was impeccable, prompt and on time and my kids absolutely adored her! They are aged 3,5, and 12 she managed to get along with all of them which can be difficult sometimes. She will definitely be hired for our next date night! "
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Angelica G.
Westmont, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, responsible babysitter with over 10 years experience, seeking to deliver child care excellence. Skilled in CPR, potty training, and changing diapers, preparing meals, planning playdates, organizing, and planning. I am trustworthy, fun, creative, and kind. I have worked as a babysitter for 4 families. I have...
Angelica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Ms Angie, is what my kids call her, is a great nanny! I would highly recommend her. She is compassionate, patient, observant, dependable, etc. She is flexible and consistent. She’s everything you would want in a nanny plus more. She also does learning activities...
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Kathleen M.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr • 11 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
As a formal and reserved individual with over a decade of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting families and providing reliable childcare. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive and learn. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to discuss...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen helped us out last minute when our nanny canceled. She is a great babysitter. she followed my instructions completely and the children loved playing with her"
Sapna P.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe.
I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...
Rachele can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachele is great when I need a last minute sitter/date nights and she is very flexible with us. She's always been punctual, responsible, and reliable. My toddlers are usually shy with new people but took to her right away. I highly recommend Rachele."
Mary K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 12 years of childcare experience working with multiple families watching up to 7 children at one time. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I've had experience with children up to 13 years old and as young as newborns - my husband and I have 2 of our own!
I love personalizing activities for each child since everyone...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Corinne is absolutely wonderful. she is great with my toddler. She is very active, and attentive. my daughter loves it when she gets here and hates when she leaves. If it wasn't for her having to relocate she would have a job as long as she wanted. She has grown to...
Elissa K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am looking to help an awesome family. I love working with kids, so I used that passion and became a camp counselor. I did that for two years at my local park district. I have experience with children as young as 3 and as old as 13. I also have experience with working with children with special...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Ajah F.
Stone Park, IL
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! My name is Ajah I am currently a substitute teacher looking for secondary work. I make my own hours for my primary job so I will adjust to you. I have been professionally sitting/teaching for 4 years. If you have any questions about my schedule, work history, or even just to get to know me more don't be afraid to...
Ajah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ajah is an amazing caregiver! She was really great with my two kids and they adore her. She’s super sweet and kind exactly who I was looking for!"
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Samantha M.
Westmont, IL
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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, plays, etc. But I can also spend the day at home coloring, dancing,...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sam watched my daughter for me from age 2-5. My daughter always looked forward to days with her. She would always have something fun planned and took initiative to take her to the zoo, the library, or the pool. Sam is punctual and dependable, what I looked for most...
Brandon C.
Miriam C.
Downers Grove, IL
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parents,
I'm Miriam, a 63-year-old nanny fluent in both Spanish and Italian. With over 10 years of professional experience and more than 40 years of personal experience raising my own children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a loving, reliable approach to childcare. Based in the Downers Grove area, I'm looking for a...
Miriam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miriam was our nanny to our twin boys for 2 years starting from when they were just 3 months old. She is very affectionate and loving with our children and they greatly enjoyed her! Miriam was also able to balance multiple tasks at once with our kids in order to...
Ritu B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Western Springs, IL
Greta N.
5.0
We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her.
- Lis C.
Rea M.
5.0
Rea is an amazing and highly responsive care giver! She has created a beautiful and enriching environment for children to learn and discover freely. She also cares deeply for all children and their parents, and provided timely and helpful responses to all our questions. If you're looking for a...
- Ashley R.
Danielle C.
5.0
Danielle is great! We hired her to come to our hotel room and watch our two boys while we went out to dinner. I was a bit nervous to leave my kids with a stranger in a new city, but Danielle put me at ease right away, and she was a huge help to us when we were in a pinch. She arrived early, and...
- Ingrid O.
Dagmara W.
5.0
Dagmara is an absolute pleasure to work with, and our daughters adore her. She has worked with our family for 1 year, and we couldn’t be happier. She is extremely reliable, always on time, and we trust her completely with the care of our girls. She drives them to and from activities, does homework...
- Care member
Belle W.
5.0
Very engaging with our twins and patient!
- Jeanette H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Western Springs, IL:
How can I find a Western Springs babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Western Springs, 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 5 babysitters in Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, IL?
The average rate for Western Springs, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Western Springs, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Western Springs, 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.