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60 babysitters are listed in Winnetka, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Winnetka, IL
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.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, and caring.
I like working with kids because they tend to have a positive and optimistic outlook on life.
I'm looking for a job that is part-time or occasional (date nights, etc.).
I started working with kids when I was 14. Eight years later and I still enjoy nannying or...
Eliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I have always loved caring for children. I began babysitting at a young age. I have a lot of experience with kids from all ages, I was a camp counselor for two whole summers. Where I cared for 6 girl campers each week, for 8 weeks total each summer. I love their energy and creativity. I am fun, organized, safe, and...
Larissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Larissa is very honest, dependable and most important reliable. Highly recommended"
Delores K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-year-old doctoral student (clinical psychology for children/adolescents). I have several years of both clinical and non-clinical experience with children. I have nannied (full-time and part-time) for >10 years. I worked as an ABA therapist at a therapeutic school with children aged 5-14 for a year prior to grad school....
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Anna to help us out with our daughter while we hosted several dinner guests. She was early and connected with Samantha the moment she walked in the door. We certainly appreciated her flexibility as our dinner party lasted a bit longer than originally...
Derek L.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our 2.5 year old daughter. We needed a sitter in just a few days and Amy even made time to come over the day before to meet us and go over our routine. I would definitely hire her again. My daughter said she had so much fun playing with Amy...
Amie J.
Madeline H.
Evanston, IL
$20-70/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 4. 55 GPA AP Student at ETHS and future Columbia University Student with 1 year of experience as a Mathnasium trained tutor, 3+ years of tutoring experience in all subjects, and 4+ years of babysitting experience. I specializes in math up to AP Calculus, but am also proficient in English and US History, with 5s on...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I also do summer school in the mornings while on summer break. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."
Stephanie D.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience in babysitting children. I nannied for a while in the city then got a full time job and picked up weekend and some week night shifts. I can help with various duties while watching the kids such as cooking, helping with homework, doing laundry etc.
I love working with all age rages of kids! I am a CTRS...
Clariza can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Instantly felt comfortable leaving my little one with Clariza. She was organized, kind and very lovely - we will certainly hire her again."
Liz H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! :)
My name is Jasmine! I am currently a college student at North Park University, majoring in a BSN. I am the oldest in my family of two brothers, and I also have a ton of younger cousins so I've had a lot of experience taking care of younger kids. I've been doing it for years now, and I really find a lot of joy...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jasmine was wonderful! She looked after our baby girl from 3 months to 6 months full-time.
She kept her engaged with lots of activities and even helped us with sleep training. She's was very dependable and caring!"
Bella P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shana. I live in Glenview, Illinois. I have worked with children for 15 years. I started out as a camp counselor working with ages 6-12, and I've worked as a part-time babysitter in the Glenview area working with the ages of 4 months to 7 years old. I was a teacher in the Glenview area for two years working in the...
Shana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine. She then jumped right in to playing with him and we felt comfortable leaving our seven month old with her. Shana...
Robert S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a proud mother of 2, who are now grown adults with their own families, and a grandmother. Children have always been a passion of mine. I have always had great bonding with them. Currently, I am working with Catholic Charities looking after senior citizens. Overall, I am a very patient, loving and charismatic person. I...
Nubia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Experienced driver with chauffeur license. Bilingual, patient , polite , dad of 3kids. Can help with transportation of kids and adults.
5.0
"We hired Farkhad to look after our 4 year old son after a good friend recommended him. He helped us with shuttling our son to a swimming lesson, took to the library, and kept our son busy. Would hire him again."
Kimberly D.
Giovana S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Nanny Available For Full-Time Childcare
5.0
(1)
As a dedicated and reliable nanny with 9 years of experience, I have cared for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I am known for my strong organizational skills, nurturing nature, and ability to build meaningful relationships with the families I work with. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my expertise and...
Giovana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Giovana is reliable, responsible and lovely caregiver to my kids, I truly recommend her, she has a great background and large experience with kids. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shyla. I have years of experience as a nanny and a part-time babysitter. I have worked with ages from as young as 4 months and as old as 12. I have helped prepare kids for their first years of school. I also have been a tutor for older children and I am comfortable helping with online learning.
Shyla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Shyla is great! She really helped our family out when we needed child care with very short notice. Shyla responded promptly and wanted to be thoroughly informed so that she could provide the best care for our two grandsons (3 month old and 20 month old). The 20...
Brian W.
Jessica H.
Mount Prospect, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
College graduate of Western Michigan University who loves sports and outdoor activities. I also enjoy crafts and being creative. I have babysat kids for eight years now and was a nanny while in college. I was a Family Science major and Social Work Minor. In high school, I took a course that allowed us to teach a pre-school class...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, 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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my names Shamim, the kids I watched over used to call me "MeMe" :)
I've worked full-time at a house daycare watching and taking care of 8 kids for over 10+ years.
I love children, your kids will be under great care and safety under me, this has been my passion and I will treat them like my own.
I can provide...
Shamim can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need...
Maryam K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Nadia and I'm a professional nanny with 10+ years of experience taking care of kids of all ages and helping busy parents around Chicago and suburbs.
I'm 33 years old , happily married , speak Englis and Spanish fluently , I consider myself honest, friendly, responsible and with good principles and...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nadia was amazing. Our daughter is shy meeting new people and she warmed up fairly quickly to Nadia. She gave us updates throughout the night and didn't seem to have any trouble. She was also very understanding when we were not able to get home on time. If I...
Erik W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shanique. I am writing to express my interest in this babysitting position! I am 21 years old and I am currently attending Northeastern Illinois University. Babysitting is something that I have always took pride in. I love to take care of kids not just that but I also love to teach them and do fun activities with...
Shanique can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"We LOVE Shanique. She has helped our family since the late part of the summer and she is so lovely. She’s so great with our ~15 mo old daughter, sweet and loves to play with her, take her to the park and work on her skills. She is dependable, flexible, and truly...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Adriana is a gem to be around and my 5 month old loves her. She is patient, calm, loving, fun, and experienced. She cares about the baby and takes great pride in doing the job well. Very easy to work with. Highly recommend! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Winnetka, IL
Madeline M.
5.0
Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again.
- Christopher C.
Larissa H.
5.0
Larissa is a conscientious, kind young woman. She spent time babysitting our special needs son for the past couple of months off and on as needed and he just adored her. She is punctual, responsible and flexible, all of which were important to us as a family.
- Natalie M.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna is the perfect sitter. She's smart, dependable, punctual and assertive. She cares for the child, as if it was her own.
We also like Anna especially because she interacts with our toddlers. They love her.
- Lynn S.
Amy W.
5.0
Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little lady woke up crying for us and Amy...
- Brian T.
Madeline H.
5.0
Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out.
- Care member
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How can I find a Winnetka babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Winnetka, IL?
The average rate for Winnetka, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.28 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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.