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60 babysitters are listed in Wheaton, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Wheaton, IL
Margaret V.
Wheaton, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie and I am a very reliable, patient, and energetic baby-sitter with 10+ years of experience with children newborn-12 years old. I have two daughters of my own (8 and 4 months) as well. We love getting out and going to parks, pools, museums and much more!
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
I am a 23-year-old who is attending college and works locally in district 200 as an aide. My passion is working with kids who have multiple needs (special needs). I've been working with individuals with multiple needs for a little over 6 years. I have my own car and don't mind driving children. My car has 2 seats in the back and...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(23)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids started 5 years ago in Brazil as a day care assistant , and in the US I've cared for ages from 0 to 9yo. I'm a nurturing, energetic and respectful parenting oriented caregiver.
I love to help the little ones learn, reach their milestones and express their feelings as they grow. I like to go outside and...
Geysa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Geysa is WONDERFUL! She is currently taking great care of my 6 month old boy. She arrives on time, highly responsive to communication, and highly engaged with my son. I love that she can accommodate and be flexible with my changing schedule. Geysa always made me...
Care member
Taylor S.
Bloomingdale, IL
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Taylor! I have two years of summer camp counseling experience (ages 3-6) and occasionally babysit for a family of 3 while parents enjoy a night out! I am looking for a nannying job over the summer with flexible hours and a load of fun! I enjoy keeping the kids busy whether that's being outside, having playtime,...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor was a great sitter! My husband and I hired her over spring break to watch over my 3 year old and the girls had tons of fun together! I will definitely be hiring her again for a date night. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I graduated college in December of 2017 with a degree in Music and Biology. I have worked as part-time Adjunct Professor and coaching children's gymnastics. Throughout college I have babysat part-time for one of my Professor who has 5 children ages newborn-8 years old. I have also volunteered in my church nursery with 18-24month...
Shanynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the joy of interviewing Shannon. I loved her personality and enthusiasm, and I would have loved to have her join us in our chaos! In the end, we hired someone with specific training in our son's special needs, but I am confident that Shannon would have been...
Elizabeth L.
Dimone L.
Carol Stream, IL
$20-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Preschool Student Teacher Looking For Part-Time Job
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good Morning,
I live in Carol Stream with my baby girl and looking for a job babysitting some amazing children this year in my free time .
I am interested in babysitting your child I have 9 years in paid childcare experience as well as CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
I have worked in daycare' s, Summer Camps with children ages...
Dimone can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lyla. I am a senior at Loyola Chicago (but live in Naperville). I grew up in a big family and love kids. I'm super creative, so I enjoy doing crafts and other activities to entertain the children. I'm a reliable babysitter who understands every child and family's values are different. I take pride in my patience...
Lyla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lyla did an amazing job with our three kids. It was our first time using Care.com and I think it went very well. She was professional through and through. The kids loved her and she was so kind! They had fun going to the park and playing with her. She is worth...
Briana C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for infants to 18 years old for 8 years. I have been the swim coach for kids 5-18 years old for 2 years.
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed."
Anthony C.
Sarina K.
Aurora, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have taken 2 years of child development and studied Life Span and Development psychology. I have also been certified in CPR and first aid. I love children and helping them grow! I also am a huge animal lover! My family has owned a cleaning company for the past 30 years so I learned very young how to clean and love...
Sarina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarina has always been a responsible and caring person. She can anticipate what needs to be done and take care of it before being asked. She has compassion for others which is a quality that will make her successful at whatever she chooses to do."
Phyllis C.
5.0
(1)
I am a young at heart and caring senior that loves working with kids and animals. I have a realtor broker license and substitute teaching certificate (K-12), I have raised 2 boys (now adults) and have cared for animals (dogs, cats, parrots, fish, small mammals, lizards, snakes, etc.). I love to help students with their studies,...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Monica helps us out with our two boys (4 and 7). We completely trust her. She always thinks how to spend time with kids for their best. We are happy to know her and kids love her! Highly recommended!"
Olivia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Andersen, also known as Andi. I'm a part-time functional practitioner and an online food blogger. Recently, I relocated to Boca Raton with my boyfriend for his work, and I'm currently hoping to pursue a master's degree while seeking a nannying position. With extensive experience working with children of all...
Andersen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Andersen was pleasant to speak with on the phone. We would have gone further with the hiring process had she not been too far for us. Good luck! :)"
Fabienne M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 15 years, I worked for KinderCare from 2004 to 2009, I also have experience working in a private child care facility. I am currently working at Child-time Daycare Center. I would like to open a home daycare, I love caring for and teaching children. I enjoy developing curriculum, arts and...
Afsana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Afsana is an extremely loving and nurturing individual. Kids take to her so easily. She cared for my child for a long period until she started school. I would highly recommend Afsana for your childcare needs."
Deb P.
4.9
(19)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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...
Care member
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Please consider me when looking for child or senior care. I am a loving and caring person. Have several years of caring for kids (8) and for seniors 12 +)I am willing to be a companion, light cleaning and cooking. I'm a response person who
Is always on time. My current fee is $18. 00 an hour. Looking for 2 days a week anywhere...
Matina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very caring and great with my daughter. She always did fun things with her. She was not just a nanny she was family and still is."
Jennifer L.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Jackie and I'm 58 years old. I was born in Chile. I moved to Chicago in 1991. I speak English and Spanish. I'm a mother of 3 boys and 1 girl and have 6 grandchildren. I've been around kids all my life and I am the oldest of 5 in my family as well. I'm a caring and loving person and trustworthy. I believe that...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Jackie to be the nanny to our 5 month old son. We really enjoyed speaking with her and felt she would do a wonderful job. We did not end up hiring her as we went with someone whom we felt was a little better fit for our family. I would definitely...
Jen G.
Tracy D.
West Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 19 years of experience in childcare as a Director. I have experience with all ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play and plan a curriculum with weekly themes. I have experience with toilet training, special needs, allergies and difficult behaviors. Currently obtaining my Bachelor's degree in...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She watched my three year old and 6 month old for a few years. They call her auntie. They still call her to talk to her and they are in kindergarten and 2nd grade otherwise we would still use her!"
Tracy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 14. Since then, I have cared for kids from the ages of 10 months to 12 years old. I have experience changing diapers and helping with chores around the house. In the past, I have helped watch groups of kids at a church, and help a mom watch her kids while also doing housework.
5.0
"It was so nice to be punctual and take really good care of my child. I would like to hire you again.!"
Jessica F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Responsible and affectionate with experience and references in the care of children. I own car I do not smoke. Speak Spanish my experience as a bilingual pre-school teacher assistant
Shirley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shirley was wonderful with our son! She always went above and beyond to help us out and was very accommodating with our sometimes unpredictable schedules. We only stopped booking her regularly after we decided to enroll him in full time daycare so that he would...
Alex G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ingrid, married, mother of two great kids (24 & 16). We live in Naperville. I love working with kids all ages. I have a professional experience with them as previously employed at the daycare center over 20 years. During my career at the Center I developed weekly hand-on lesson plans, integrated pre-reading strategies...
Ingrid can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ingrid is an amazing nanny! Over 2 years with us and never late, works gently and calmly with the kids (my 3 girls 4, 3, 1). She does art projects almost every day with them, and researches community and library events and happenings, and does everything with a...
Charity P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wheaton, IL
Geysa P.
5.0
Geysa is WONDERFUL! She is currently taking great care of my 6 month old boy. She arrives on time, highly responsive to communication, and highly engaged with my son. I love that she can accommodate and be flexible with my changing schedule. Geysa always made me feel confident that my son is safe...
- Care member
Taylor S.
5.0
Taylor was a great sitter! My husband and I hired her over spring break to watch over my 3 year old and the girls had tons of fun together! I will definitely be hiring her again for a date night.
- Care member
Shanynn S.
5.0
I had the joy of interviewing Shannon. I loved her personality and enthusiasm, and I would have loved to have her join us in our chaos! In the end, we hired someone with specific training in our son's special needs, but I am confident that Shannon would have been excellent.
- Elizabeth L.
Lyla S.
5.0
Lyla did an amazing job with our three kids. It was our first time using Care.com and I think it went very well. She was professional through and through. The kids loved her and she was so kind! They had fun going to the park and playing with her. She is worth every cent! I would highly recommend to...
- Briana C.
Colleen K.
5.0
Colleen is very responsive, reliable, and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her and happily give a reference if needed.
- Anthony C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wheaton, IL:
How can I find a Wheaton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wheaton, 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 42 babysitters in Wheaton, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Wheaton, IL?
The average rate for Wheaton, IL babysitters on Care.com is $18.26 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 Wheaton, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wheaton, 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.
Ratings for Wheaton, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Wheaton, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.