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Babysitters in Western Springs, IL

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Alexa R.


Chicago, IL

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing. I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."

Kyle G.

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Almendra O.


Berwyn, IL

$23-24/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Full-time Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Almendra O. I am a responsible, punctual and friendly person. I have 15 years of nannying experience, from newborns to teens. I had become very close with the families and kids where I worked for and enjoyed taking care of them. I always provide them a safe, educational and loving environment. I'm CPR and First...
Almendra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Almendra is a very warm and loving person. Even though she only spent a short time with us when I had to attend some professional training, I couldn't feel any stronger about this. I almost wish I could work outside of home in order to have Almendra around my son....

Anna T.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Starla is an amazing person and wonderful nanny. She watched our 8 month old for us a few days a week. We would have kept her forever but my wife ended up getting granted a part-time request at work (surprising to us), so we no longer needed a nanny. Starla always...

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Alia S.


Berwyn, IL

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position

Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process. I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."

Lindsay L.

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Jackie O.


Melrose Park, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Jackie's Child Care Profile

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children. I have been a nanny for some years now. Last family I worked with was about a year ago. I was with them for about 6 years. Unfortunately both girls are in school now and out time together has came to an end. I will for ever cherish our time together as we become family. I took some time off but now...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jackie has quickly become another member of our household! She takes charge and ensures things are taken care of when we can't be home. She has developed a wonderful, loving relationship with our son that's been a treat to witness. As S. starts preschool we wish...

Stephanie R.

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Monica D.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Monica. I am a mother to one beautiful child. I have been working with children for almost 5 years and love it. I have worked in a daycare for three years. I've also worked with all ages and can help wherever needed. I am currently a preschool teacher as well. I have my CPR training as well as other training and...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"She’s really great with kids."

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Amy A.


Elmwood Park, IL

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Current Early Childhood Education Student Available For Part-time Babysitting.

Experienced child care worker looking to step away from daycare and work with an individual family.
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not and this is coming from a mother of a three year old! Amy loves to get to the child's level and see things from...

Raquel Z.

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Rebecca H.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Dependable And Engaging

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a craft-loving, outdoorsy, bookworm who also has a profound love for helping people grow. I've been in professional education for five years, and babysat/nannied my entire young adult life before that. I'm enthusiastic and optimistic while still being structured. I'm here because I want families to thrive, and being a part...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

3.0
"We hired Rebecca to be our nanny, but it only lasted 2 months. She did fine with the kids, but was unreliable. She was regularly late - and often had things "come up" that caused her to be hours late or not show up at all. I'm sure she would do fine as a...

Rachel W.

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Sonia C.


Brookfield, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since I was a teenager I have cared for children. I have worked for summer day camps and cared for children as a nanny/babysitter and I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Montessori. I am a mother of four beautiful children. Being a mother, I know the dedicated care that children need.
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sonia is working for us part-time. She is extremely pleasant, prompt, and precisely follows instructions we have given her regarding the care of our children."

Pam O.

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Dejah S.


River Forest, IL

$44/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dejah and I am a recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago. I am now a graduate student at Rush University going for my MSN. I've have had many experiences with children, babysitting often as well as working in a child care center and home daycare professionally. I am very active, fun and playful but, I...
Dejah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dejah has been regularly taking care of my girls for the past few years. She is amazing. She is caring, and thoughtful when speaking to my children. She not only is responsible for the girls, but organizes activities, takes initiative to handle things around the...

Matthew H.

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Miranda M.


Lombard, IL

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Former Preschool Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun, friendly, and warm. I like working with kids because they keep me young and entertained. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old volunteering in the church school nursery. In my spare time, I like to drive my teenagers around ! One thing you should know about me is I bring my...
5.0
"Miranda was amazing! She was able to help us last minute! She was extremely flexible with our time being out. She provided updates and made us feel very safe having her with our children! I would recommend Miranda to anyone!!!"

Samantha G.

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Abigail C.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Worker Looking For Work

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Rebecca M.


Lyons, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter Available Weekday's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a daycare teacher at two schools, I'm a mom of 3, we have our own apartment, own transportation, I have been a nanny on here in the past and a babysitter as a teenager. I have always loved kids and being with them to help them grow, learn, help fellow parents out, be a date night sitter, pet sitter, house sitter, you...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids are very happy with Rebecca. We are moving out of state and unfortunately we have to find new childcare arrangement. You would be lucky to have her."

Joanna M.

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Jurate C.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny/babysitter Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best. I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...

Taylor S.

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Kristy F.


Brookfield, IL

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kristy and I am 28 years old. I graduated college with a bachelors in communications in 2018. Since then, I've had the pleasure of being a senior caretaker, a full time nanny, and helping families with healthy meal plans/grocery lists. Ages vary from 2 to 11+. I am patient, responsible, trustworthy, reliable, and...
Kristy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"I hired Kristy to clean for me, and I will continue to hire her. She is punctual, communicative, easy to get along with, and does an excellent job. I trusted her to use a lockbox and clean my place while I was at work. I came back and it was spotless. I have hired...

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Trinity F.


Villa Park, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*Fully employed/Not seeking work until August 2025* Hi, I'm Trinity! I'm a reliable, patient, and attentive sitter/nanny. Here are some bullets about me: - Experienced in working with disabilities and severe allergies. - I'm a big fan of arts and crafts projects, going to the park, library visits, etc. - Willing to help out...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We LOVE Trinity! She is the absolute best and our kiddos' favorite! She's sweet, funny, creative and dependable. She's never late and has accommodated schedule changes and last minute requests at times. My kids ask to see her when it's been a while. We adore her!"

Jackie S.

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Michael L.


La Grange, IL

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Professional Care Giver And Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified substitute teacher in Illinois (Riverside Brookfield High School). I have just under 2 years of experience babysitting children ages 3 and under. I would be a great fit for children ages 7 and up, as I can help navigate technology and remote-learning assignments. I have led theatre camps for teenagers at...
Michael can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"We hired Mike during the middle of the pandemic to help with remote learning for my first grader and watching my 4yo. Mike also took on some housekeeping and pet care responsibilities. He is very patient and creative with the children in helping with the remote...

Andrea N.

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs at risk children for 19 years. I now currently am an educational assistant in an elementary PreK-2nd grade building for 6 years. I enjoy helping children and love to see them enjoy learning. I also have current certification for CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and have provided home health care...
Cori can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cori is dependable, reliable, is a strong communicator, and takes great care of my children. I would recommend her to other families."

Renee K.

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Lekayla H.


Broadview, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Le'Kayla. I am 24 years old. I am a recent grad from Columbia College Chicago. I currently serve at my church as the youth music leader. I've been serving there since I was 16 years old. I became a babysitter at the age of 14 or 15 years old. It started as a family business and grew into a passion of mine. I...
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Laura P.


Palos Hills, IL

$18/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Western Springs, IL

Alexa R.

5.0

We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her.

- Kyle G.

Almendra O.

5.0

Almendra is a very warm and loving person. Even though she only spent a short time with us when I had to attend some professional training, I couldn't feel any stronger about this. I almost wish I could work outside of home in order to have Almendra around my son. Every day I came back home, he was...

- Anna T.

Starla B.

5.0

Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I would hire her again to help with my son.

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Alia S.

5.0

I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home.

- Lindsay L.

Jackie O.

5.0

Jackie has quickly become another member of our household! She takes charge and ensures things are taken care of when we can't be home. She has developed a wonderful, loving relationship with our son that's been a treat to witness. As S. starts preschool we wish Jackie the best and know any family...

- Stephanie R.

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