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Find babysitters in Wilmette, IL that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Wilmette, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Wilmette, IL
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
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
(3)
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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for over 6 years. I have worked with many families, as well as worked at children's camps, and various organizations. I was on a junior Board for Pediatric Cancer for 5 years, and I absolutely loved getting to meet and know the inspiring children along the way! I have babysat children from age...
Kiera can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kiera is a very conscientious young woman. She loves interacting and caring for children. She's both responsible and reliable."
Denise B.
Lucy E.
Evanston, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate & Experienced Caregiver Seeking Long-Term Child Care Role
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lucy!
I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to preteens, and have spent time on Care. com for about 5 years connecting with wonderful families. Growing up with amazing nannies/sitters, I developed a deep passion for child care and now strive to provide the same warm, nurturing, and...
Lucy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...
Jaclyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured our daughter was in the very best of hands. Can’t wait to have Jaclyn come watch T again!!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
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
"We have 3 fur babies that range from 5 years old to 6 months. Gail is a trusted sitter who follows our directions really well, and is always on time. Fortunately for us she is very reliable so we haven’t ever needed to use someone else. "
Care member
Tavion D.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable And Caring Nanny With Flexible Hours And Experience In Child Development
4.4
(7)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
Jasmin M.
Des Plaines, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, welcome! :)
As far as childcare goes, I have worked at multiple daycares for a cumulative of five years as well as within a school district where I was a paraprofessional one school year and the school's health clerk another.
Throughout my six years worth of work experience, I was fortunate to develop meaningful...
Jasmin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I used to work with Jasmin at a daycare center and I can guarantee that she is a very hard worker and passionate about working with kids. She is very creative and loves to help the children learn. She cares about the well being of the children and being able to...
Isis F.
Maria Luisa N.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am Maria and I am 58years old. I have 4 grown up kids, and I am so proud of them. I was born in the Philippines, and did 2 years of college. I studied BSE . majoring in Mathematics. I have worked as a babysitter for 7 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. And give my 101% to my work. I love children since my kids are...
Maria Luisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Luisa has been my nanny for my 2.5 year old and has been with my family for about a year now. She is always on time and I can tell that he loves playing with her. We have very hectic schedules and she has been very accommodating and anticipates things like grocery...
Hope M.
Katherine B.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Katherine and I'm looking for opportunities to pay off some student loan debt while doing something I love. I have been babysitting on and off since I was in middle school, and I've watched children from an array of ages from infants to older children. Many fun activities that I enjoy doing with children are...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Katherine is so friendly and jumped right in to playing with our girls. She proactively looked for things she could do to help and was easy to communicate with over the evening. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
Jacquelyn A.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am 21 And Just Graduated College From Bowling Green State University Located In Ohio.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as creative, patient, and enthusiastic.
I like working with kids because I like being able to guide children into becoming creative, self sufficient learners.
I started working with kids from a young age because I grew up with a younger sister. As I entered my preteen years I got CPR certified so...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacquelyn was super helpful and patient with my kids. I would definitely hire her again!"
Jane S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sinem, and I am 27 years old. I graduated in May 2018 with a degree in Elementary School Education. I am currently a fifth grade teacher on the Southside of Chicago. I am very reliable, responsible and nice. I will follow instructions to the best of my ability. I like to go above and beyond for the families I work for...
Sinem can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Definitely on my list when I need a sitter! Watched my daughter (7) and nieces (9 & 11) who were in town. They loved her! She is prompt, professional and reliable. Highly recommend."
Sanya G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am Adriana, I have a BS in Molecular Biology from Loyola University and currently doing my masters there in Bioinformatics. I have 6 years of paid experience with children. I used to be a dance teacher for toddlers and I also worked as a full-time nanny for a couple of families in the suburbs with babies and toddlers...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Adriana was patient with our anxious dogs. She was communicative, sending pics throughout the day. I would highly recommend her."
Paula C.
Lauryn A.
Chicago, IL
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college graduate and I have 8 years of experience for caring for infants to teens. I am great at helping around the household and I am a very all around caregiver. I can bring the kids to the park and help them with their homework. I get tasks done efficiently and make sure the child I am caring for gets the...
Lauryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauryn was great! She made our 16 month old feel comfortable during his first experience with a babysitter. She let us know right when he left when he had stopped crying for us (5 minutes later!) and kept us updated through the night. We were able to enjoy our date...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hey there! My name is Lindsey and I have triplet brothers (now 12 years old!) that I've helped raise since infancy. I am very familiar with what it takes to take care of multiples at every stage of life from 0-12. I also spent my time in school baby sitting two sweet girls (ages 2 and 6) on a regular basis. Most recently I...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey was referred to me by our nanny, whose judgment I trust well! She is very sweet and my kids like spending time with her. I feel comfortable with her experience with toddlers and I'm glad to have her as a babysitter! "
Allison S.
Alanna M.
Chicago, IL
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there I'm Alanna. I use to be an er tech now I'm a full time nanny. I currently live in Chicago and just looking to make extra funds for my travels.
Alanna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"During my pregnancy I planned to return to work. After my twins were born, I definitely knew the stay at home mom gig wasn't for me :) I always planned to have someone come to our home, as getting myself and two babies ready and out the door was overwhelming just...
Christina S.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have completed an Associate's Degree in Human Services at Harper College. I am gradually working on my undergraduate degree for Applied Behavioural Science at National Louis University. In the meantime, I enjoy working as a nanny. I enjoy helping children grow in their developing stages and making a positive impact in...
Maira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a very patient and kind person. Has a heart of gold."
Monica F.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young Rembrandts. I got my bachelor's degree...
Dylan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition. She adores working with children...
Jen C.
Abby S.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary School Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm 24-years-old. I was a 3rd grade teacher in New Orleans for 2 years teaching 3rd grade, but I taught Kindergarten summer school and interned as a preschool teacher, so I have experience with kids of all ages! I also have consistently babysat for multiple families over the years, including families with...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wilmette, IL
Jacqueline C.
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 she is always safe and cautious....
- Meaghan B.
Janae W.
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
Kiera B.
5.0
Kiera's a wonderful babysitter. She's totally on time, has a great disposition, and gets along great with our baby girl. She's reliable and we're able to leave the baby with her and not have to worry. Great sitter!
- Benjamin P.
Jaclyn M.
5.0
Jaclyn was by far our little T (10m) favorite caretakers. Shes so kind and communicative with her (and us) and as a former teacher we felt rest assured our daughter was in the very best of hands. Can’t wait to have Jaclyn come watch T again!!!
- Care member
Gail F.
5.0
We have 3 fur babies that range from 5 years old to 6 months. Gail is a trusted sitter who follows our directions really well, and is always on time. Fortunately for us she is very reliable so we haven’t ever needed to use someone else.
- Care member
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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 14 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 $21.07 per hour as of April 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.