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60 babysitters are listed in Willow Springs, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Willow Springs, IL
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
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
Sonia C.
Brookfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We absolutely adore Laura. The second we walked into Laura’s home we knew she was special!
Her space is incredible, with so many fun things to do. She is so incredibly kind and truly loves what she does. She made us feel comfortable from the second we walked in...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I love playing sports and doing outdoor activities. I have worked with children of all ages. I enjoy creating safe and positive experiences for the children. I'm very creative and outgoing which allows me to interact with younger kids more easily. I hope to someday become a school counselor myself and continue working with kids.
Lesly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her! "
Care member
4.6
(15)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I am a childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day and any...
Katarzyna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathy is a great babysitter, super kind and organized. My son loves playing with her. He is delighted when he sees Kathy. We know our son is in good hands when Kathy is taking care of him. We are grateful that we could meet Kathy on Care and she will definitely be...
Chang L.
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm Nenia, a 46-year-old woman & I've been nannying for 12 yrs. I am currently nannying for one wonderful family I've been with for 2 yrs, they have a beautiful 2 month & rambunctious 2 yr old Then I have another family I was with for 3 years, but with the school year starting, the youngest is now entering his 1st year of...
Nenia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Nenia has worked as a nanny part time for 8 years which has given me great peace of mind. My son has ADHD and structure, boundaries and clear expectations are important when working with a child with his special needs. Nenia is creative and fun, firm yet loving and...
Jeanette I.
5.0
(7)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Kristy has formed such a special bond with our children (4 and 8). She is beyond attentive with the kids, reliable, caring, and communicates well. I know they are always safe while in her care. She's super efficient with keeping up with their busy schedules,...
Nancy G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 53 years old. I raised 2 children, so I have a lot of experience with small kids and teenagers. I have a Bachelor's degree in history from a well-known university in Poland. I prefer that kids don't watch TV or play computer games too much. I think that more educational experience, like reading, studying history, geography,...
Grazyna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was helping us with our 1.5 year toddler part time when our second baby was just born, and we also contact Grace when we need a backup! She did an amazing job for our girl, she is able to get her very interested in a play so our girl who always get dramatic...
Karina M.
5.0
(1)
I have experience in caring for children from 1-month-old to 14-year-olds. Two of the babysitting jobs I had required long hours, therefor I was in charge of taking the child to school, performing light house keeping, healthy meal preparations, homework help, bathing, and getting ready for bed time. I have tutored and...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Please allow me to recommend Brittany for the position of babysitter of children from the ages of Toddler to 12 years old. Brittany was my babysitter for months before she moved to Chicago. I and my children were devastated when Brittany moved, but I also wanted to...
Lizette N.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kaylee & I'm currently living in Lincoln Park & work in marketing full time. Before starting that career, I was a nanny for a family from the time the kids were 6 months and 2 years up until they were 4 and 6. I have been on Care for a year now and have worked with families long term that are away for the...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee was absolutely wonderful and our kids loved her! We hired her to help out during my sister's wedding. I was in the bridal party and had to be gone most of the day while my husband would be left to wrangle 3 spirited kids under 6 at the hotel and wedding...
Carolyn B.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Nina S.
Bolingbrook, IL
$26-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the childcare/caretaker field for 10 years now. I have worked both part time and full time private care jobs as well as 2 daycare centers and a Montessori school. I've honed my skills in nurturing individuals of all ages, from newborns to those with unique needs, particularly within the autism spectrum.
Raised in...
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Nina to babysit for our 4 year old on four separate weekdays of varying hours. She was always on time and did a lot of fun stuff with our son! She took him to the park, the pet store, and tried going to the pool but it was closed. Our son had a blast....
Aaron J.
Susan R.
Chicago, IL
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I like working with kids because kids are sometimes misunderstood. They are the future and they need to be shown compassion and understanding in order for them to grow into confident, caring adults.
I started working with kids when I was 16 volunteering at a daycare. I then got a full time job there when I was 19. I worked...
3.0
"she was great with our son but quite with no warning becasue I wasnt comfortable with her taking my son out and about. Also took a lot of sick days which caused me to use all my PTO time at work by October."
Katherine R.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am an elementary school speech therapist and love what I do! I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust.
Please reach out with any date night or weekend...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very...
Lori C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I have worked with children of all ages. My experience is over 16 years. I am loving mother of one 32-year-old daughter. The kids I watched were range from 4 months old to 17 years old. Job duties included but not limited to: diaper change, driving, meal preparation and feeding, educational activities, help with...
Virginija can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Virginia has been very responsive, punctual, and reliable. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her. She engaged kids in games, crafts, spent time outdoors. Kids loved spending time with her! I highly recommend Virginia and look forward to continue working with...
Katya K.
Samantha S.
Orland Park, IL
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am looking to help out with date nights. I have worked for multiple families long term and have experience with different age groups. My youngest I've worked with was twin newborns and the oldest was 12 years old. References are available upon request. I am very active and like to play games and make...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is amazing with our three kids, dog, and two cats. She is always punctual and very reliable. She does lots of enrichment activities with the kids, like crafts and educational workbooks. She takes the kids to the park and library. The kids adore her. Can't...
Amy K.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 26 years old and a recent college graduate. I'm responsible, trustworthy, and caring individual. My experience with watching children is, I love teaching new crafts and new skills to developing young minds. I feel when it comes to being a "nanny" it should be taken just as serious as any job. I am...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very sweet and kind, highly would recommend her!"
Cynthia W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jasmin. I've have 7 years of experience, I've worked with multiple families all around the Chicagoland area. After Covid, I decided to take a break from Nannying and get a retail job. I'm not ready yet to get into a full time position but I am ready to start working on my spare time. I love arts and crafts,...
Jasmin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Callista V.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the oldest of four children and volunteered in Children/Youth Ministry for years, so I've had my fair share of caring for babies, children and pre-teens over the years. I've previously worked with a nonprofit in Little Village to help give the youth in the community a safer life away from gangs. Currently, I work in...
Callista can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Last minute booking and kids had such a great time. All I heard “best babysitter ever” from both my kiddos. Would hire again! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Willow Springs, 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
Sonia C.
5.0
Sonia is an amazing nanny who has been with our family for almost 1.5 years (started when son was 8 months). She is always on time and gives advanced notice when she needs time off. My husband and I work partially from home and we always hear her laughing and playing games with our son. She reads...
- Christina K.
Laura P.
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 I could find a Laura in every state...
- Care member
Lesly A.
5.0
Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her!
- Care member
Katarzyna W.
5.0
Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly recommend!
- Cathy L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Willow Springs, IL:
How can I find a Willow Springs babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Willow 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 8 babysitters in Willow Springs, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Willow Springs, IL?
The average rate for Willow Springs, IL babysitters on Care.com is $22.62 per hour as of February 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 Willow Springs, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Willow 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.