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Find babysitters in Wheeling, IL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Wheeling, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Wheeling, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time Speech-Language Pathologist available for occasional weekend help with advanced notice.
I am comfortable with anyone, from very energetic kiddos to those who are more reserved. I also have experience working with children with autism, speech and language disorders, feeding difficulties, etc. Most of my babysitting,...
Lila can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as...
Olivia C.
Azra G.
Morton Grove, IL
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Seeking Employment Where I Can Utilize My Skills And Experience. Love Working With Kids!
5.0
(3)
Highly dependable and energetic nanny/babysitter with three years of paid experience. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their education and physical needs. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible, caring babysitter who goes out of their way to create a fun, safe and stimulating environment....
Azra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Azra was great with my LO and they had a great time together! They got along well and my LO really like her as well!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Yes, males can be baby sitters as well. I've worked with youth and teens almost every year since graduating high school. During my undergrad college years I was the babysitter for all 5 of one of my professors kids, age ranged from 2-16. I also house-sat when they were gone for the summers. I graduated with my masters in...
Abraham can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Charina M.
Northbrook, IL
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nurse's assistant, and a mother of five kids, four of whom are already grown and in the Philippines. Most of my experience was in the hospital, taking care of newborn babies. Being a mother and raising five kids already. I know I can be as good as I am taking care of older people. Just give me a try.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charina is warm and friendly, reliable and has done everything possible to accommodate us in the interview process."
Susan D.
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
Tatyana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Tatyana was great with our one-year-old daughter. She was always on time and never called in last minute or had schedule changes. She was incredibly reliable, and our daughter had a great time with her. They went to the library, park, and on daily walks....
Gabby W.
Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...
Lan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lan did wonderful with our sensitive toddler! It was the first time we went out for an evening and left her with a sitter and Lan took her to the park, did art activities with her, and really took into account the things she loved and that would settle her while we...
Tara C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a young grandmother. I have 4 grandchildren and their ages range from 10-16 - unfortunately they live out of state.
I've taken care of children from ages 1-14 years old.
I have fun with kids by doing arts and crafts, games, puzzles, flash cards, I-Pad -or just playing in or outdoors. I only speak English and have my own car....
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Hoda S.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be 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,...
Hoda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very caring and a great person. Took care of our three young children for a while. She fed them, played with them, and did arts and crafts. She also took them to various activities and locations."
Nicholas F.
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...
Korinne M.
Mimi S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
Mimi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues...
Dorothy I.
Denise M.
Winnetka, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Denise! I'm a mom of two daughters, grandmother of a spunky 6 1/2 yr. and 4 yr. old, a semi-grandmother to my boyfriend's 3 grandchildren (9, 10 and 15 yr. old) who's looking for a part-time babysitting job in the early afternoon during the week and/or evenings any night. I love kids and they love me and my kids think...
Denise can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Denise was a wonderful after school sitter! She was very dependable and my kids loved her. Highly recommend!"
Katie H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a teenager, I watched the neighborhood children. I worked at Butterfield Park District childcare, as well as at a Deaf and Blind Residential Home. I raised a daughter and have taken care of children as young as 6 months up to 18 years of age. I have worked in Evanston, Glenview, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, and...
Vicky can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vicky is outstanding and our kids (and dog) adore her! We are very lucky to have Vicky in our lives!"
Christine P.
Danielle S.
Lake Zurich, IL
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 8 years now, with kids ranging from ages 1-13. I love the outdoors, exercising, games, and creating meaningful relationships with those I care for. I am responsible, dependable, and timely, and I make it a priority that the kids I'm caring...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Danielle is the absolute best! She became part of our family. She was always on time, reliable, happy and very playful with the kids. One of my kids has mild special needs and requires someone with a lot of patience, and Danielle was always so patient and kind with...
Cindy R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have recently moved back to the area and am looking forward to working with a wonderful family!! I went to college for Early Childhood Development and homeschooled my two (adult) children. I worked for many years as a live in and have extensive experience with newborns including twins and triplets. I am hands on and prefer...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have very high standards when it comes to the people who care for my children -- and Dawn was incredible! I highly recommend her!"
Suzanne S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that.
I come...
Grace can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities Grace comes up with, baking, home made snow, and crafts, it's so creative and thoughtful. Grace is open,...
Chrizzy C.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Hager. I'd like to start of by saying I love and adore kids! A little bit about me: I'm a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read & play bard games Background: I have 7 years' experience in babysitting. I also have worked...
Hager can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
3.0
"We hired Hager to watch our two little Saturday and Sunday mornings - she was great, very engaging, and the kids liked her a lot. We had her scheduled for a Sunday night for a Ravinia concert and had been texting all day to confirm timing, etc., up until about an...
Nicole P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own.
I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school activities. Overall she brings positive influence to our kids. Highly recommended!!!"
Vincent L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 13 years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals in various settings. I started babysitting at 14 and have since worked as a nanny and in numerous caregiving roles. I hold a degree from Western Michigan University in Family Science with a Social Work...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a very personable and responsible young woman. We used her for a date night and she was great with our three year old! Definitely felt confident leaving with her in charge."
Beth K.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Edyta, I am an experienced, reliable, and caring nanny with several years of experience and excellent references. I am bilingual English/Polish. I can take care of your children at your home. I have a safe and reliable car if needed, to take your children to activities. I am looking for a full-time position. My...
5.0
"I interviewed Edyta for a full-time nanny position. I was impressed by her experience, knowledge about infants, and overall pleasant demeanor. Our family decided to move forward with a home daycare but there is no doubt in my mind that she would make a wonderful...
Pricellious M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wheeling, IL
Dana L.
5.0
Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her (still). They always wanted Dana...
- Michelle L.
Lila Z.
5.0
Lila is the best babysitter we've ever had. My two boys (ages 2 and 3) absolutely adored her and looked forward to seeing her every week. Not only is Lila extremely kind, fun, imaginative, and playful, but she was also a godsend for our family in particular as both my sons have speech disorders...
- Olivia C.
Azra G.
5.0
Azra is a hardworking and responsible young lady. She always prioritizes her work in an according matter and will successfully complete her job/task. She is very nice and gets along with people and kids around her.
- Care member
Charina M.
5.0
Charina is warm and friendly, reliable and has done everything possible to accommodate us in the interview process.
- Susan D.
Tatyana P.
5.0
Tatyana was great with our one-year-old daughter. She was always on time and never called in last minute or had schedule changes. She was incredibly reliable, and our daughter had a great time with her. They went to the library, park, and on daily walks.
Tatyana helped with our daughter's...
- Gabby W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wheeling, IL:
How can I find a Wheeling babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wheeling, 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 19 babysitters in Wheeling, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Wheeling, IL?
The average rate for Wheeling, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.53 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 Wheeling, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.