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60 babysitters are listed in Winnetka, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Winnetka, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a mom of 1, aunt of 3 nieces and 5 nephews most under the age of 11, I have cared for family and the children of our friends looking for a night out. I have taught Sunday school and assisted coaching elementary basketball teams in my home town and volunteer in the Veterans Community. Maintaining a regular schedule has allowed...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We just started working with Brooke and she is incredibly friendly and a pleasure to be around. She is very responsible and was flexible with our schedule. She was very engaging and patient with our 4 year old son. He felt very comfortable around her from the...
Ronna K.
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.
Hello! My name is Faith and I have about 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I have experience taking care of kids of all ages, but I have always particularly loved toddlers and infants! I worked in a nursery at my church all throughout high school and they used to call me "the baby whisperer" because I was the only...
Skills:
CPR
1.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sandy and I have been working with children for 17 years mostly as a house manager. I love children, and I have worked with children of all ages from toddlers to teenagers and even raised two children of my own who are in their twenties now. I'm a very patient and caring person and I tend to get along with children...
Skills:
CNA
Emily C.
Winnetka, IL
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Fun, College Grad Looking For Babysitting Gigs! Experienced And Have My Own Car!
Hello,
I've been babysitting for 10 years and worked with children for about four as a sleep-away camp counselor. I just graduated from the University of Iowa and moved to the city with my best friend. I am looking for ways to make extra money. I am originally from Northfield Illinois and attended New Trier high school...
Dawa D.
Winnetka, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Dawa 50 Years Old And I'm Tibetan, Been Here 28 Years. Two Son 22 And 21 ,5 Sister 3 Brother
I worked for three families and have 10 years of experience babysitting, pluse my kids I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. and cooking'.
Dawa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for part-time or full-time nanny roles or babysitting positions. I am a college student, so willing to work with my schedule or be flexible is a plus. I can help cook, clean, help with homework, errands, etc. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to pre teens. I am also looking for pet-sitting and...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Olivia communicates well before and during the job. She is prompt and follows instructions. She genuinely shows an interest in getting to know the child(ren) and taking good care of them."
Care member
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of University of Michigan with a Bachelors degree in Nursing. I have experience working with young kids and infants through my previous clinical rotations and job in the Neonatal ICU. I have done babysitting jobs in high school and college. The ages of the kids I've babysat for have been 4-5 y/o and...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, caring, fun and energetic babysitter looking for a nanny position. I am a big fan of arts and crafts, and spending time outside when the weather permits.
I studied early childhood education at Oakton community college, and have completed many observation hours so far, all of which are documented in my...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Melina and I'm a rising sophomore/nursing major at University of Iowa. I'm home for the summer through August 14 and I'm looking to nanny/babysit for local families. I am experienced, have my own car for camp/activities transportation, and CPR certified. I have five siblings so I love being around kids of all ages and would...
I have experience babysitting several neighbors, usually kids above the age of 3. However, I do know how to work with infants too! I was a Camp Counselor for Lake Bluff Park District for 3 years and absolutely loved it! I would love to get to know your family & what I can do to provide the best time and experience for both you...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there ! My name is Izzy, and I graduated from NYU back in December. I'm looking for a position in care while I figure out my career! I am extremely organized, fun loving, and wrestled in college, so I have a general love of sports. I'm great with children of all ages, have a reliable vehicle, and am extremely punctual! Please...
Bernard can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Natalie K.
Winnetka, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Natalie and I'm 28. I have worked with children for many years and I have about four years of full time experience. I'm originally from Germany ans therefore I am fluent in German and English. I attend college at the moment and I want to pursue Early Childhood Education or Social Work. I also have college experience from...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
About a year ago, I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and started a career in real estate. In the past 8 months, however, I became an aunt three times to two adorable baby boys and one baby girl. All of these babies, along with the other young toddlers that I babysit for on a regular basis have made...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bailey R.
Winnetka, IL
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Through volunteering with young children, teaching children tennis, babysitting, and caring for special needs children, I have plenty of experience working with children of all ages and abilities.
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Margaret T.
Winnetka, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Seeing childcare for 3 girls (7 months, 2 and 3 years old). Seeing afternoon care Tues - Thurs and Friday all day. Located in Northfield. Need energetic and upbeat caregiver willing to drive kids to and from activities as well as handle housework related to the kids food, laundry and toys. Thank you.
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since I was young, I was always seen to be a babysitter for my family members as well as their friends. Over the years, I have babysat my younger brother since he was 6-7 years old. I have also watched after family friends children before too. For instance, I have babysat three children at once ranging from 5 to 13 years old. I...
Madeline can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again."
Christopher C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Winnetka, IL
Brooke P.
5.0
Brooke was an absolute lifesaver for our family! We truly appreciated her quick response at the last minute and her professionalism throughout. She arrived on time, ready to help, and immediately won us over with her adorable, bubbly personality. Our son absolutely loved her and connected with her...
- Aziz A.
Denise M.
5.0
Denise was a wonderful after school sitter! She was very dependable and my kids loved her. Highly recommend!
- Katie H.
Olivia V.
4.0
Olivia communicates well before and during the job. She is prompt and follows instructions. She genuinely shows an interest in getting to know the child(ren) and taking good care of them.
- Care member
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.
Mimi S.
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 with the kids and she handled them...
- Dorothy I.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Winnetka, IL:
How can I find a Winnetka babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Winnetka, 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 16 babysitters in Winnetka, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Winnetka, IL?
The average rate for Winnetka, IL babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Winnetka, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Winnetka, 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.