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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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Ella H.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with nine years of experience, I bring a blend of patience, friendliness, and a deep love for the energy and laughter that children bring. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for supporting families and providing reliable childcare. Over the years, I've had the...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ella is responsible, reliable, patient and fun! She worked with our family in the roles of babysitter, tutor and pet/house-sitter and is well loved by all of us. She combines compassion and kindness with appropriate and firm boundary-setting, and is a trusted...
Ella B.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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 have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Clariza is reliable and excellent with children."
Ana G.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine was with our family for a full year. She became more than a babysitter, more than a nanny, she was a member of the family. She cared for our 3 and 5 year old with love and care, but also was able to keep things in control! We are sad our schedules didn't...
Alan K.
Isabel E.
Des Plaines, IL
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! :) I'm Isabel
I'm 23 years old and have been nannying and babysitting since I was honestly around 10 years old. I love love love kids and I think they're just a genuine joy to be around. I'm really good with kids, I'm very patient and I love to help them learn. I treat kids as if they were my own and we honestly just have...
5.0
"We interviewed Isabel for a part-time nanny position and really liked her! While we ultimately went with someone else due to scheduling compatibility, we thought Isabel was fantastic with our kids. She was so sweet and playful with our toddler and seemed totally...
Elisabeth R.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
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, swimming supervision, travel
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that.
I come...
Grace can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities Grace comes up with, baking, home made snow, and crafts, it's so creative and thoughtful. Grace is open,...
Chrizzy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zoe, and I am working on my junior year of college at Loyola University Chicago. I am not majoring in a child-related field, but have found a passion for teaching young minds. My favorite part of working with children is watching them accomplish something new!
I have over 500 hours of Early Childhood experience...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoe was awesome, our two kids both got along with her well, and that includes our very shy two year old. Was able to identify that being a new person to them, it might be a little later than normal for bedtime and was able to adjust and handle them accordingly."
Care member
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
(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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Shanique is very easy going and kind. She is very helpful and open to challenges like putting our resistant toddler to bed ;) We are so happy she was available to help!"
Sarah H.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 5 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 was patient with our anxious dogs. She was communicative, sending pics throughout the day. I would highly recommend her."
Paula C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a university graduate who has long-term experience as an infant nanny/newborn care specialist, night nurse, personal assistant, and house manager.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is wonderful! Hire her!! We were visiting Chicago and very nervous about using a caretaker that we didn't know. Hannah put us at ease and did a fantastic job. She is reliable and communicative, and was fantastic with our 6 month old baby. She sent frequent...
Alissa C.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello family, I'm Enisa. I'm active nanny who fills their days with experiences and adores children. I am creative, funny and keep the children busy (not in front of the TV). I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating. I am a mature, responsible, honest and cheerful person with excellent child care...
Enisa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Enisa is amazing! She watched our 9 month old and has done a fantastic job with her. Did a wonderful job with keeping her on a schedule as well as a nap routine and feels comfortable with a variety of situations. She has been so flexible with work schedules, coming...
Ashley M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Winnetka, IL
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.
Ella H.
5.0
Ella babysat for us once a week for about 5 years for our two girls. When she started our girls were 8 months and 3 years old. Ella became very important to our family very quickly. She was always very dependable. The girls love her. She came up with games and activities, but isn't nervous about...
- Meaghan B.
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
Rebecca S.
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.
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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.