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61 infant babysitters are listed in Palatine, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Palatine, IL
Rachel M.
Palatine, IL
$13-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi I'm Rachel I'm 19 years old and I currently attend Harper college in Palatine il. I have an amazing amount of experience watching kids, I love working and taking care of kids. I am currently working at a after school daycare as A staff member. I've also been babysitting my little cousins ever since they were infants. Plus,...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Maureen S.
Palatine, IL
$18-23/hr
I Am A Mom And Grandma, I Babysit My Grandkids Weekly And Of Course, Love It.
I was a shop owner for 20 years, recently retired, and am looking to earn some extra money and trying to be helpful
I am an active mom and grandma. I have 4 kids and 5 grandkids. I babysit weekly. We go to class,
We do crafts, we read books, go for walks and to the park. We have fun!
I'd like to be able to help a family with...
Maureen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Iryna O.
Palatine, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Responsible And Friendly Nanny Looking For New Family To Take Care Of Children.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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.
5.0
(5)
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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nita has worked for us for the past 3 years and has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is honest, reliable and truly cares for our three children. Any family would be lucky to have her! "
Maureen R.
Caroline P.
Palatine, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Nanny Looking To Help With Occasional Babysitting Needs
4.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
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 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
"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.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
Lindsey H.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lindsey and I'm 21 years old! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school for local families for date nights and started full time nannying when covid first happened in 2020. I have experience with all ages from infant up to 12 years old. I have watched up to 5 kids at a time. I am CPR/first aid...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Becky! I am a teacher taking a leave of absence as I raise my daughters (2yrs old & Infant). I taught elementary for two years, Jr. high for five years and have been nannying for the last year and a half. Not only do I have my bachelors degree but I also earned my masters degree in curriculum and instruction...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Carrie K.
Palatine, IL
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I work in a nursery at my church . I watch kids during church services. I also have baby sat for younger neighbors in my past. I am able to help with special needs if needed. I went to my moms work a few times and worked with them, also I was in best buddies in High School.
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Tatyana P.
Palatine, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Available Full Time Or Part Time.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for more than 25years. I was preschool teacher in Latvia. In the USA, I've worked with children of all ages for 20 years. I am a kind, loving, fun nanny. I enjoy playing with kids, teaching them, hiking outdoors, reading books, listening to music, playing ball, etc. Always provide safety and...
Tatyana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tatyana has been our almost 3 year old daughter's caregiver for the last 9 months. She is always on time and communicative and we trust her to take great care of our daughter. Our daughter is pretty strong-willed and can be tough at the start, but Tatyana was great...
Erika P.
I'd describe my personality as loving, kind, happy.
I like working with kids because they are fun and loving and full of energy.
I'm looking for a job that I can work with young children to love and teach them.
I started working with kids all my life as I have my child development degree. I baby sat when I was younger, took...
Meghana P.
Palatine, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, im Meghana. I recently just graduated with MBA from UIC in Business analytics . I work for corporate Walgreens in the Finance department. I've always babysat part time while in college or working. Took a little break since school had become demanding. I have grown up raising all my little cousins and have had many baby...
Meghana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Salma and I have just graduated from UIC. I have been a babysitter for 5 years now. I am CPR and AED certified. My experience with childcare comes from my mother, who has been a nanny for 13 years. Because of this working with children became more than just a job for me. I have worked with babies 8 months and...
Salma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica H.
Palatine, IL
$54/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Middle School Teacher Off For The Summer! (Willing To Help After School If We're A Good Fit!)
Hi! My name is Jessica!
I'm flexible on my work hours listed.
I'm available to provide kid-sitting/baby-sitting services for those parent(s) needing a date night and/or help during the summer weekdays.
I am a Middle School Math Teacher and have been for the past 7 years (1 year at the high school level).
I have about 10+ years...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was great with our two kids. She was reliable and punctual."
Abraham R.
Hey there! My name is Brandi and I'm a nanny in Palatine IL. My childcare experience has been a joyful one! I've been babysitting since 11 years old and have been a professional nanny for 8 years. My goal in my career is to help parents raise self-sufficient, well rounded children who know they're loved. I have experience with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma J.
Palatine, IL
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, my passion for caring for children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy in positively impacting young lives. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creative and friendly nature, allows me to connect effortlessly with children and...
Leicy G.
Palatine, IL
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Professional Nanny | Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Experienced nanny with a strong background in caring for children of all ages, including newborns. I have worked with multiple families in the U. S., providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. I am CPR-certified and have excellent references that...
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents 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.
Nita P.
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 kids' day, and any situations...
- Jessica T.
Caroline P.
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 day be it basketball, or guitar. She...
- Kim C.
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.
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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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Palatine, IL
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Palatine, IL in May, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Illinois, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Palatine have rates starting at $19.77.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Palatine, IL?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 61 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Palatine, IL?
There are 61 infant babysitters near you in Palatine, IL. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Palatine, IL infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Palatine, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 61 listed infant babysitters.