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15 in home child care are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 8 years
In home child care in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a teenager, I watched the neighborhood children. I worked at Butterfield Park District childcare, as well as at a Deaf and Blind Residential Home. I raised a daughter and have taken care of children as young as 6 months up to 18 years of age. I have worked in Evanston, Glenview, Park Ridge, Morton Grove, Wilmette, and...
Vicky can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with special needs. She is always thinking of fun and new things to do with them, and they love and look forward to spending time with...
Haley H.
Ghadeer A.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ghadeer (23.)
I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification.
I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play,...
Ghadeer can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!"
Timothy E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I got married 10 years ago. I'm a mom of 4 kids. 17-year-old, 9, 8 and 5-year-old. I attended College, I was studying to be an elementary school teacher. I completed one year of college. My passion in life is children. I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience from previous babysitting jobs, as well...
May can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She currently works for us full time, but I'm sure she would want some occasional extra work. She is very neat and tidy and my 2 yr. old son really likes her. She is fun and still corrects him the way I have asked her to."
Christina M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dalila. I have been in the childcare world since the age of 15 years old. I have a psychology degree from UIC. I have been exposed to many different roles in my years of experience, all 16 years. I have taken on roles such as house manager, nanny and at times personal assistant. I love to cook an at-home meal for the...
Dalila can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dalila came to care for our son while we had a date night. She was so Awesome & caring with him! He loved her being there and was very comfortable with her. She also communicated with us throughout the night on how he was doing and got him to sleep with no...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In my history of being a nanny and a Special Education Teacher Assistant, I have always treated the children in my care as an extension of my own family. I worked as a full time nanny from 2012 to 2020 for several families. In that time period, there was a brief pause to nannying while I cared for my elderly mother in my home...
Judith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well."
Erica F.
I have had many experiences with caring for younger children. All my life I took care of family members and fell in love with taking care of children. I have worked with babysitting twins that are 10 years old and an older brother that is 13. Although, these are older children, I still have an increasing amount of experience...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nathalia P.
Des Plaines, IL
$23-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a patient, calm, and reliable caregiver with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. My three years of experience and positive past babysitting roles have solidified my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, using their...
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Heather. I am 25 years old and I have over 11 years of experience working with all ages! Im currently a Case Manager for Home Health but im looking for some extra income. In addition to my childcare experience, I am CPR certified and have undergone background checks to ensure your child's safety. I take pride in...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sandra. I'm a Filipina, but I'm well versed in spoken and written English. I'm a college graduate of Bachelor of Education Major in Home Economics from a well known Christian School in the Philippines founded by Americans. I know how to cook a few American meals, but I'm a fast learner. I also know how to do household...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
My name is Gianna
I live in Nile's and I am 19 years old.
I graduated from Maine East High school
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old.
I love kids and have spent my entire life surrounded by children of all ages. I have 2 younger siblings that I've helped take care of since I was old enough.
I love...
Gianna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Julie S.
Des Plaines, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Stay at Home Mom of two boys age 16 & 14 and have been watching children from my Des Plaines home for over 13 years. I love keeping the kids active and motivated while having fun. Love taking them to parks, museums, zoo, aquariums & many play places for them to have fun and of course learn! I would like to watch more...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Dear parents, I have more than 20 years of experience as a Nanny/house manager. I have years of experience with newborns, toddlers and older kids. I truly enjoy working with children. I like to entertain them with stories, pretend play, crafts, parks and museums trips. I also enjoy creating homemade meals for and with the...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal...
Krystina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Itala R.
Des Plaines, IL
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Itala. I have one full year of experience with babysitting. I babysat 4 kids all of different ages ranging from 2-6 years old. I am currently in college studying psychology and hoping to becoming a child psychologist. I also have a part time job working at Petsmart. I have previous experiences in life saving...
Itala can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience caring for children of all ages and also providing home care for elderly clients.
Malgorzata can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Des Plaines, IL
Vicky W.
5.0
Vicky has been the best addition to our household. She is amazing at taking care of our 2 children, including one of our children with special needs. She is always thinking of fun and new things to do with them, and they love and look forward to spending time with her each day.
- Haley H.
Ghadeer A.
5.0
Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!
- Timothy E.
May D.
5.0
Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible
- Suha Z.
Dalila P.
5.0
Dalila came to care for our son while we had a date night. She was so Awesome & caring with him! He loved her being there and was very comfortable with her. She also communicated with us throughout the night on how he was doing and got him to sleep with no problems. We would definitely hire her...
- Care member
Judith D.
5.0
We enjoyed meeting Judy. Her reference said she was "phenomenal." She seemed to have great maternal instincts as well.
- Erica F.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Des Plaines, IL
How do I find in-home child care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Des Plaines, IL. There are 15 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Des Plaines, IL?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.80 for in-home child care providers near you in Des Plaines, IL.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Des Plaines, IL?
You can compare 15 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Des Plaines, IL in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 15 listed in home child care.