Find In-Home Babysitters in Chicago, IL
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked in-home babysitters in Chicago, IL and hire the best fit for your family.
Find in-home babysitters in Chicago, IL that you’ll love
106 in-home babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 6 years
In-home babysitters in Chicago, IL
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
my name is Halima I'm Muslim I have 2 kids 23 and 18 I've been a babysitter and nanny for about 17 years all ages including an infant. I love to be with kids because they took me out from my daily routine and I love to live in their funny little world. I have my GED high school diploma I speak and write French Arabic and English...
Halima can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Halima is very dependable, flexible, and caring. I have had her for about one year, but she left due to our movement to another state. She has grown close to our family and has been there for my two children during the school year, preforming pick up and drop off...
Bridget M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
I have 10+ years of childcare experience including babysitting, nannying, and working in a childcare center. I grew up in a household where my mother did in-home daycare so I got to see, first hand, how it should be done. She was always kind and nurturing, respectful, patient, enthusiastic, and educational-- all qualities...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bri was great with our two kids. She arrived early, asked questions and kept our three year olds engaged. She is was a great help to this parent."
Amanda R.
Patricia R.
Chicago, IL
$20-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter And Tutor Available On Weeknights And Weekends.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Patricia, currently I am medical graduated. I am available to take care children between the ages of 1 month to 7 y/o. I take care of them at their home, play sports, board games, we go outdoors and assistance with homework . Also, I do light housework like mopping, dishes and prep meals. I am caring, responsible...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Patricia was great anticipated all my little one's need and didn't have to ask twice ! Thank you Patricia !"
Elizabeth K.
Natalie F.
Chicago, IL
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 27 years old and am looking to find for weekend babysitting opportunities. I have babysat and nannied now for 5+ years. I have also worked with children since I was 14 at my church. I was previously worked for 3 families very regularly as well as working at a fitness center taking care of children while living in my home...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is amazing! She is exactly what you want from a babysitter, but don't even think exists! She is dependable (she even confirms, usually before you do). She does crafts, plays games (in door and outdoor) and generally entertains our kids without ever turning...
Braley K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello(: My name is Sophia. I am 25 years old and pursuing my degree in Teaching and Ministry. I have just returned home from teaching in Honduras for the past two years. I taught 2nd and 6th grade. As well as teaching the kids I also mentored and led a drama club as well as a values club. I have been babysitting sense I was 15...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia is wonderful and my son loves her so much. She is so good with him. If he is awake when she arrives in the morning he crawls/walks to her immediately for her to pick him up. Sometimes when I get home he still wants to hang out with her. I am sad she is...
Valerie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of seven children! I can care for children with disabilities due to my 17-year-old brother having been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. I have babysat for multiple families in my home town in New Jersey, whom would all be willing to be contacted as references!
Tabitha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tabitha babysat for our daughter one night while we were visiting Chicago. She was absolutely fantastic and we'll definitely call her again if we're in town."
Lisa G.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Vasiliki. I am located in the Portage Park area. I've been taking care of children for over 28 years. Having 8 children myself all grown up now. As well as past experience working in a home daycare. I can provide references upon request. I have experience from two months to eight years of age. I can...
5.0
"Vasiliki is so amazing with my child. She treats him like her own and that's hard to find nowadays. He's always talking about her and the fun they have along with the other children. He always cries when he leaves there! He always asks me "mommy when are we going...
Kiki K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katherine (Kat), and I am 23 years old. I come from a somewhat big family, and was always the one to watch the little kids. I've been babysitting since I was 13, and nannying since I was 20. I love to cook, do artwork, and overall be an absolute goofball. I adore pets/animals in the home as well.
I work best with...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine has been babysitting our infant, now toddler, regularly since March 2022. She is incredibly loving, reliable and communicative. She goes above and beyond with creative, educational and fun activities that keep him learning, growing and entertained! "
Alexa N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am childcare professional with over 15 years of experience in the childcare field. I have accumulated valuable child care skills and knowledge while working in classrooms, summer camps, and private in home settings with children ranging from 3 months old to 12 years of age. I am highly dedicated to fostering nurturing...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Great with kids, worked in a daycare center and personal babysitter."
Jennifer W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria, I am 35 years old. I am happily married and have a 4 years old daughter. I am seeking a part-time position of a babysitter on weekday mornings till 1. 30-2 p.m. depending on your location. I have to pick up my daughter from her preschool after 2 p.m. I am a stay at home mom and I understand how...
Viktoriya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viktoriya was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. She was very friendly and entertaining. My 12 months old daughter was behaving well when we were leaving which was very surprising to us as she is a bit fussy when her...
Adrien K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alayna! I am 20 years old and in college. I have been a payed babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I am getting my degree in Early childhood Development so that I can put my nurturing heart to use professionally. I'm a College volleyball athlete with lots of energy and I will never get tired of entertaining/taking care...
Alayna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alayna is both incredibly caring and professional. She has taken care of our infant/now toddler son and is wonderful - he loves spending time with her and we know he’s in great hands whenever she is here. We are very grateful for her!!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esmeralda was very helpful when I was in need for a babysitter when i had surgery. Very dependable and went above and beyond. Would hire her again. "
John D.
Maryann H.
Chicago, IL
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! Just a friendly, fun, and responsible student who loves to not only take care of kids and teens, but be a role model for them when they need it! I enjoy helping families who need some assistance with managing their kids, and making them feel comfortable with being able to do what they need to do while their kids are...
Maryann can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maryann watched our 5 year old and 2 year old boys during the week and weekends. She was easy to communicate with and sweet with our boys. They enjoyed playing outside, coloring, reading, going to the zoo and other activities with her.
Additionally Maryann...
Kirk T.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have 2 set of twin daughters 6 and 1.2 year olds. I'm a full time mom and Luisa have helped me out a lot in nannying my babies. She comes 3 days a week from 1-7pm and it's a huge help having her. I get my "me time" when she's in and I get errands done. I take my...
Irene F.
Meggie D.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, Upbeat & *FUN* Sitter W/ STELLAR References!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a 35-year-old Syracuse University graduate & published playwright who recently moved to Chicago from NYC. I have 10+ years of professional child care experience, including FT, PT, and live-in (Manhattan, Hamptons in the summers). After graduating college, I spent several years as a live-in nanny/personal assistant...
Meggie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meggie is the best babysitter we had in a long time. I hired her directly from Care.com and she stayed with my children for three nights while I was out of town. The kids loved her! She is flexible, responsible and willing to do anything."
Jutta K.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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! "
Care member
Crea W.
Chicago, IL
$22-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Let's Work Together To Make My Time In Your Home Fun For Your Kids!
I am very hands on and like to go at the pace of the children I am working with to come up with creative ways to engage with each other. I love using my skills in art and baking to make fun crafts and recipes that teach the children I work with a new skill while allowing them to be independent in the next steps of our activity....
Caroline M.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
About Me:
Hi! I'm Caroline, a 25-year-old babysitter. I have years of experience caring for kids of all ages, from infants to preteens. I enjoy engaging children in activities like arts and crafts, outdoor play, and reading time. I am a positive, kind, and calm babysitter.
Experience:
Babysitter - 4 children, ages 4, 10, 13,...
I am a mother of a 1-year-old, currently at stay at home mom. I also have 3 younger siblings ranging from 20 to 5yrs old that I have cared for many years. I have been babysitting since I was 15 as well.
I have been assisting cleaning homes since I was a teenager as well. Over the years I have developed a joy for cleaning and...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! My name is Emily. I am a graduate of Michigan State University, studying Elementary Education and Child Development. I have been babysitting since 2009 and have loved doing it since the beginning. I have consistently babysat for three families and three others on a not so regular basis. Most of the families have had three...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Showing 1 - 20 of 106
Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Halima K.
5.0
Halima was very dependable and flexible. She played with the kids, but she also made sure they did their homework. I highly recommend her.
- Liana K.
Briana W.
5.0
Bri was great with our two kids. She arrived early, asked questions and kept our three year olds engaged. She is was a great help to this parent.
- Amanda R.
Patricia R.
5.0
Patient, good communication, kids liked her, would definitely rehire.
- Care member
Natalie F.
5.0
Natalie is amazing! She is exactly what you want from a babysitter, but don't even think exists! She is dependable (she even confirms, usually before you do). She does crafts, plays games (in door and outdoor) and generally entertains our kids without ever turning on the TV!! She handles discipline...
- Braley K.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia was such an amazing nanny to our baby girl. She looked after her from 3 months to 7 months and was exceptional. She was patient, kind, and always willing to help out in any way she could. She was a great teacher and sang, read, danced and walked with her daily. My daughter loved Sophia, and...
- Jamie M.
Additional In-Home Babysitter Services
In-Home Babysitter Articles
Do nannies get overtime?
November 13th, 2024 A common question when families hire a caregiver is: do nannies get paid overtime? The quick answer: yes. But according to the most recent ... Read more
The 19 best preschool apps for learning and fun
November 13th, 2024 While phones and tablets are no replacement for hands-on learning, there are a number of preschool apps out there that are fun and educational and that can ... Read more
How to teach kids about the diverse winter holidays around the world
December 4th, 2023 When December rolls around, it’s nearly impossible to enter a mall, watch TV or go online without the reminder that Christmas is coming. The Santa-laden hol... Read more
How to get a daycare job
February 8th, 2019 “Child care is really one of the hardest but also one of the most rewarding jobs,” says Angela Wolfe, owner of ... Read more
What do you need to work at a daycare?
February 8th, 2019 “When I was little, I loved taking care of kids who were littler than me,” says Angela Wolfe, owner of ... Read more
FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Chicago, IL in November, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $20.03. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Chicago, IL help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 106 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Chicago, IL?
You can now find babysitters online in Chicago, IL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 106 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Chicago, IL in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
In-Home Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 106 listed in-home babysitters.