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148 child care providers are listed in Palatine, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Palatine, IL

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Iryna O.


Palatine, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Responsible And Friendly Nanny Looking For New Family To Take Care Of Children.

5.0

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I have 18+year babysitting experience working for 2 different families. Recently I was taking care of 3 boys: 4-year-old, 2-year-old, and a newborn. I have experience working with kids up to 14 years old. I read books, paint, take walks, go to playground and explore the world. I prepare breakfast, lunch and do light cleaning...
Iryna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"She helped teach our two youngest boys how to safely go up and down the stairs. She did exercises with them, to help them learn a good bathroom routine for potty training. She took care of them healthy or sick. Which took a lot of stress off of a parents...

Melissa F.

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Kirsten W.


Palatine, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

10 Years Experienced Nanny With First Aid/CPR/Newborn Care Specialist Certifications

4.3

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kirsten and I am a career nanny with 16 years of experience with children aged infant-teen. I am seeking a family for about 10-20 hours a week for household management and childcare needs. I am CPR and first aid certified and also have my newborn specialist certification and have excellent references. I am...
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kirsten to watch our 5 month old son a few days a week. Kirsten and her daughter Z were an absolute joy to be around. Several things that stood out to me as exemplary were Kirsten's ability to troubleshoot issues my son was having as well as execute tasks...

Lindsay K.

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Shyla W.


Palatine, IL

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

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 1 month 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
"We hired Shyla to watch our two kiddos with short notice. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She jumped right in and immediately engaged. Followed all written instructions, has a very calm demeanor and was patient with my rambunctious...

Amanda H.

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Alexandra K.


Palatine, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly recommend "

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Nikki G.


Palatine, IL

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Nikki -

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nikki! I have been officially nannying for over three years but have been babysitting on and off for my whole life. I love spending time with children and I think that creating bonds with families and wonderful childhood memories are so special important! I'm also a huge animal lover and very comfortable with pets, I've...
Nikki can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Nikki is very sweet and personable. She took care of my boys 7 and 9, they had fun together at the park. She also walked our dog."

Masha L.

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Caroline P.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny Looking To Help With Occasional Babysitting Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Carrie, in high school I took the preschool education class three semesters. I have also been baby-sitting for 10 years and have been a nanny for the last two years as well. I am CPR certified for adults, children, and infants. I was baby-sitting certified through my local park district. I have baby-sat for four main...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"Carrie has been working with us for 9 months now and the kids love her. She is great! She picks my son up from preschool, she helps my daughter with her homework, she takes them to the library, sometimes out to lunch and/or whatever practice we might have that...

Kim C.

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Lorandne M.


Palatine, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full-Time Nanny Position

I am a very energetic, happy and calm lady. I've worked for families for over 20 years in the USA, Ireland, England and Hungary /English speaking/. I love children very much with all my heart and I always want to be sure they are happy and comfortable. Depending of the ages of kids I am organizing the appropriate, creative,...
Lorandne can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our lovely nanny is looking for a new family to work with beginning October 1st. She has provided excellent care for our 2 children (now aged 3 & 7) since 2020 will be ending her time with us in September when we enroll our 3 year old in full-time Pre-K. There...

Kelly L.

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Jamie S.


Palatine, IL

$23-24/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jamie watched our three kids 8,5, and 1. She would take them to sports, camps, the library and the park. She did all the laundry and ran errands (grocery shopping etc.). She was also available for date nights and does pet sitting! We are sad to let her go and...

Christine P.

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Kailyn K.


Palatine, IL

$17-26/hr5 yrs exp

Kailyn K :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I grew up as the oldest with 5 little brothers - which meant LOTS of babysitting from a young age. I have been volunteering in children's ministry at my church for most of my life and love to hangout with any & all ages. I currently on staff as an apprentice in Youth Ministry at The Chapel, and babysit frequently....
Kailyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kailyn is one of the most caring and empathetic people I know. She is kind and listens so well. I would feel so safe leaving our 11 month old with her knowing that she would love on him well, follow any instructions I leave behind and will be able to calmly problem...

Mikka J.

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Melissa M.


Palatine, IL

$18-160/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Melissa, and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's of Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist (B. S. Ed.). I've watched children from ages newborn-adolescent. If I had to pick five words that best describes me, it would be: active,...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."

Abraham R.

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Nita P.


Palatine, IL

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Baby Sitter/CNA

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Seeking a position of full time/Part time nanny or baby sitter for long term Education: Bachelors in Education, Child Psychology, CPR , DCFS Certificate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: As a Montessori school Teacher, Nanny/babysitter, Teacher, I have 8 yrs. of experiences with infant , toddlers , and school age . I can provide...
Nita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Nita is a true professional. Nita helped us with the care for our three young children (7,6,2). She is trustworthy, honest and dependable. The children enjoyed their time with her and would ask when she is coming back! She is open and straightforward about the...

Jessica T.

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Jessica H.


Palatine, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Kids And I Are Like Peas And Carrots

Growing up in a kid full area I was babysitting by the age of 12 and have continued all the way into my 30's! I can't turn down the opportunity to spend some time with some kids. I have tons of experience and would love to help you out!
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Jessica is AMAZING!! She is so caring and loving. Jessica treats your child like her own. Very creative and does great craft ideas for the kids. Keeps them busy and now many years later my twin boys who are teenagers still call her " Auntie Jessie". "

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Estefanny J.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...
Estefanny can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our family needs conflict...if that were not the case, we...

Heather H.

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Jessica D.


Palatine, IL

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Easy Going And Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jessica. Thank you for viewing my profile. I am an experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 years old to high school. I love nothing more than to bond and play with kids as if they were my own. I have a Bachelors in Communications from Elmhurst College and am CPR...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is the best and our kids love her! She is very punctual and caring. She would help our kids with homework, take them to playground & after school activities. Overall she brings positive influence to our kids. Highly recommended!!!"

Vincent L.

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Jelena J.


Palatine, IL

$23-28/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, I am Jelena and I am a sitter that just not only been nannying for over seven years but has great experience with many infants through teenage years. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I also do house chores, cleaning and cooking. With the many years of nannying I have learned so much from kids and learned...
Jelena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I had another nanny back out last minute when I had temporary training for work and Jelena was kind enough to step in and take care of my two toddler boys. She was on time, communicative, patient and gentle with the kids and we came home to a clean house with art...

Kendel C.

Child care centers in Palatine, IL

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

1540 W Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL

An Extraordinary Childcare and Preschool for Your Child to Learn and Grow! Ecole 360 was founded in 2017 by Meg and Mesut Birgun with the intention of European touch to childcare. With two locations, Palatine and Schaumburg, we look forward to meeting your family, and getting to know you. Our...

A Plus After School Zone

A Plus After School Zone

1240 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL

We are one of the 3 A Plus Day School Facilities in Palatine. We Opened in 2011 in order to provide Palatine's families with quality after school care at a reasonable price. There is an abundance of activities that will appeal to school aged children. We also provide a suitable environment to...

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

Ecole 360 Child Development Center

1540 W Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL

Looking for a qualified teachers. Full time. Compensation based on experience.

Dreamers at Palatine childcare center

Dreamers at Palatine childcare center

345 N Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL

At Dreamers, your child will be exposed to the most innovative, creative, and influential environment that will shape their cognitive development and expose them to new concepts, ideas, & help shape them into becoming autonomous and empathetic thinkers. Dreamers is a family owned business and has a...

Little Saints Preschool provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Palatine, Illinois, for kids from two to six years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Palatine, IL

Iryna O.

5.0

She helped teach our two youngest boys how to safely go up and down the stairs. She did exercises with them, to help them learn a good bathroom routine for potty training. She took care of them healthy or sick. Which took a lot of stress off of a parents shoulders. She helped out around the house...

- Melissa F.

Kirsten W.

5.0

Kirsten worked with our family taking care of our daughter for the last year and a half. She helped guide our daughter through the transition from being a very fussy infant to a well adjusted happy toddler. She was punctual, responsible, and safe. She always had fun activities planned (library story...

- Michelle F.

Shyla W.

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 month old must have really liked...

- Brian W.

Alexandra K.

5.0

Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly recommend

- Care member

Nikki G.

5.0

Our 3 and 5 year old really enjoy Nikki! She is super sweet and always smiling! Look forward to future babysitting needs by her. :]

- Abby C.

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Ratings for Palatine, IL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Palatine, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 148 listed child care providers.