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60 babysitters are listed in Wilmette, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Wilmette, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
Max T.
Evanston, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Over the past two summers, I worked as an Inclusion Aide. I was paired with children that had a variety of special needs including autism or physical challenges. I've also babysat for three other families with young children and they typically like my high energy.
Max can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting regularly on weekends by the time I was age 15. Throughout high school, babysitting was a second job for me and even after I graduated I continue to babysit/nanny full and part time. I really enjoy the relationships I acquired with the families, and I have appreciated them as I do my own friends and family....
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She watched my son and daughter and took then to their sports practices. My kids love her. "
Corey M.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I cannot say ENOUGH amazing things about Tita. Our family loves her immensely. She is absolutely amazing with our son and has been with our family for 2.5 years. She is kind, personable, reliable, flexible and so loving with our son. We love that she takes him...
Jenn G.
Luz Adriana P.
Chicago, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working in a Montessori school for 5 years. I am available on weeknights. I am an occasional babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I am looking for occasional jobs, part time or full-time job. I have good recommendations.
Luz Adriana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana babysat our toddler for date night. He had a great time, no tears when we left. She did dinnertime, sent us cute photos and updates, and got him down for bed with no problems. We will definitely use her again!"
Kelly F.
Ashley L.
Chicago, IL
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am a musical theater major here in Chicago! Whenever I'm not busy at rehearsal I enjoy discovering new parks in the city and spending time with friends and family. I've recently been a camp counselor at the YMCA this past summer and had the opportunity to look after about 14 children ranging from...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kind, friendly, and calm. Would definitely hire again!"
Emily R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabby and I am 22 years old living in Chicago. For over 6 years, I have been a camp counselor and babysitting children as young as 3 months to 12 years old. I also did student teaching for a first grade classroom my senior year of college. I love spending time with kids whether it is playing fun games, making crafts,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fantastic sitter.
Gabby made us feel really comfortable as travellers from the U.K. travelling to Boston for work - letting us have a date night whilst travelling with our 7 month old baby.
She was extremely professional and friendly and I have no hesitation...
Sarah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria, I am 35 years old. I am happily married and have a 4 years old daughter. I am seeking a part-time position of a babysitter on weekday mornings till 1. 30-2 p.m. depending on your location. I have to pick up my daughter from her preschool after 2 p.m. I am a stay at home mom and I understand how...
Viktoriya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Viktoriya was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. She was very friendly and entertaining. My 12 months old daughter was behaving well when we were leaving which was very surprising to us as she is a bit fussy when her...
Adrien K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current registered nurse who works in the NICU who loves working with children overall. Over the years I have worked for many families with kids ranging from 6 weeks old to 12 years old, volunteered as tutor, volunteered with kindergartners at a local elementary school three times a week, worked as an assistant...
Edwydge can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Edwydge began helping out my family caring for my son when he was only 2 months old! He was a very needy infant who required constant soothing and attention- Edwydge's calming demeanor was the perfect match! She is reliable, always flexible when unexpected schedule...
Jessica C.
Maryann H.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! Just a friendly, fun, and responsible student who loves to not only take care of kids and teens, but be a role model for them when they need it! I enjoy helping families who need some assistance with managing their kids, and making them feel comfortable with being able to do what they need to do while their kids are...
Maryann can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maryann watched our 5 year old and 2 year old boys during the week and weekends. She was easy to communicate with and sweet with our boys. They enjoyed playing outside, coloring, reading, going to the zoo and other activities with her.
Additionally Maryann...
Kirk T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a proud mother of two grown children and a loving grandmother, I have a deep-rooted passion for children and a proven ability to build strong, nurturing relationships. With years of experience caring for my own family and fostering close bonds with my grandchildren, I possess excellent patience, empathy, and a warm,...
Nubia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"*Review written by my wife* We'll always cherish the time Nubia spent with our family. Nubia took care of our daughter from the time she was 3 months old until she was 2 and our son from birth until 4 months old. We made the difficult decision to send our kids to...
Alexander N.
Daphne J.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Loving Nanny Excited To Find Her Next Family! :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, compassionate, energetic nanny who your children will love!
Experience:
-Babysitting since I was 15
-5 semesters of classroom field-experience at the university level
-1-on-1 tutoring of a 1st grader, focusing on her reading comprehension
-Part-time nanny for 18-month-old girl
-Full time nanny for 2 boys, aged 2...
Daphne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daphne has been an amazing caretaker for our 2 year old son! She is incredibly attentive and engaging, encourages creativity through art and music, planned daily activities out of the house at the library and local parks to ensure he is gaining social experiences,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter and nanny with 7+ years of experience. I am originally from Omaha, NE, but I study in Chicago! I have cared for children of all ages (0-15 years old) and am capable of handling multiple children, as I have experience nannying four children. I look forward to watching your little...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$21-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my cousin brother was born I looked after him with my grandmother and when my grandmother went somewhere I was responsible for him. I was taking care of him under supervision of an adult until he was 6 months than I looked after him on my own for almost 3year after school and on...
Nomfundo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nomfundo was our nanny while we lived downtown Chicago. We tried desperately to convince her to move with us to Texas. Nomfundo is punctual, observant, considerate, conscientious, kind, warm, loving and sweet. Our entire family adored her, even our dog and he is...
Aaron C.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After graduating college, I was hired as a live-in nanny for a family that I babysat for for a year and a half. They have two girls and one boy ages 4, 2, and 1. I took the 4-year-old to school, cooked them meals, got them ready in the morning, and put them down for a nap and bed in addition to playing with them all day. I also...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Any family would be lucky to have Jacqueline!!! She is dependable, always on time, and always communicates well about schedules, etc. She is so wonderful with our children. She has prepared meals for them, helped with potty training/diapers, given them naps, and...
Meaghan B.
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Janae I've been a babysitter most of my life, I started out with family (little brothers, nieces & nephews etc.) I babysat for kids from infant up to preteens. Three years ago is when I started to get paid for babysitting. I love babysitting because kids are pure and help me connect with my inner child and creativity. I...
Janae can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janae is a helpful, nice caregiver. She's been very instrumental in care of my son with special needs. She's worked for us for a year and during that time her level of attention and availability have been appreciated "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children for about 7 years as well as having over 30 credit hours in Early childhood education. I have watched many family members over the years as well as family friends. Majority of my experience is with the younger ones: preschool, toddler, and infants.
I have had experience in many school...
Gail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Gail is great! She is so friendly and caring! My son loved it when Gail came to babysit. She would take my son to the park! make him dinner, give him a bath, etc. She is a very trust worthy and loving person!"
Sophie L.
Tavion D.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable And Caring Nanny With Flexible Hours And Experience In Child Development
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tavi, and I'm excited about the opportunity to provide loving and reliable care for your family. I've always had a passion for working with children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing environment.
I have experience mentoring children through my piano lessons and group classes, where I...
Tavion can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tavi took care of my dog Gus on several occasions. He's an older dog (15) and needs some special care. She was even good about giving him medication when he had some medical issues. I'd definitely hire Tavi again! She's reliable and caring. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 24 years old, creative and full of energy to keep up with kids! I'm very patient when it comes to children and have worked with kids before as a camp counselor. I have also baby sat for family members and family friends in the past. I am into arts and crafts, and also into sports and outdoors activities. I'm willing to...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Alyssa was great helped me out in a last minute cancellation of my normal babysitter. My kids loved her and she was punctual."
Brittany F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wilmette, IL
Abagayle K.
5.0
My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again.
- Beth B.
Danielle P.
5.0
She watched my son and daughter and took then to their sports practices. My kids love her.
- Corey M.
Maria R.
5.0
I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient. She manages chaos with fun and grace....
- Jenn G.
Luz Adriana P.
5.0
Adriana babysat our toddler for date night. He had a great time, no tears when we left. She did dinnertime, sent us cute photos and updates, and got him down for bed with no problems. We will definitely use her again!
- Kelly F.
Ashley L.
5.0
Kind, friendly, and calm. Would definitely hire again!
- Emily R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wilmette, IL:
How can I find a Wilmette babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wilmette, 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 11 babysitters in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette, IL?
The average rate for Wilmette, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.09 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 Wilmette, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wilmette, 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.