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60 overnight babysitters are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby overnight babysitters is 10 years
Overnight babysitters in Highwood, IL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teaching Assistant at a school with children who have special needs, and am looking for some extra work in the afternoons or early evenings to help out your family!
My interests include watching and playing sports. Any outdoor activities i. e. going to the park, the beach, the pool. Arts and crafts, board games, cooking...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have recently moved back to the area and am looking forward to working with a wonderful family!! I went to college for Early Childhood Development and homeschooled my two (adult) children. I worked for many years as a live in and have extensive experience with newborns including twins and triplets. I am hands on and prefer...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dawn was a blessing in the sky for my family! She is very versatile as a household supporter and kids guard: she was amazing with my children, supported with homework (she home schooled her own kids), cooked healthily and drove them left and right! She also is an...
Katharina S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Erika genuinely loves children and is extremely dependable. She has always been punctual and my girls love her!"
Alana M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...
Clare can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a sitter for a family since 2018 and am currently seeking a position as a nanny/sitter/tutor during the afternoon/evening hours. Thanks!
Over the years, I have held positions working with both preschool and school-age children as a babysitter, a nanny, a tutor in various subjects, and a driver to and...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She followed my instructions to a T. I have the utmost confidence in leaving my daughter in Vanessa's care."
Courtney J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I also have 5 nieces and 2 nephews ranging from pre-teen to toddler, who I have cared for since they've been born, upon numerous occasions, so I have experience ranging from newborns to preteens.
I am a non smoker with my own vehicle. My boyfriend is a mechanic, so my car...
Kristine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine is very good with children. She knows how to relate well with them. She helped me many times when I had daycare in my home and the kids liked when she was here. I trusted her with the children in my care. I would recommend her as a caretaker."
Linda R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a mom of 1, aunt of 3 nieces and 5 nephews most under the age of 11, I have cared for family and the children of our friends looking for a night out. I have taught Sunday school and assisted coaching elementary basketball teams in my home town and volunteer in the Veterans Community. Maintaining a regular schedule has allowed...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We just started working with Brooke and she is incredibly friendly and a pleasure to be around. She is very responsible and was flexible with our schedule. She was very engaging and patient with our 4 year old son. He felt very comfortable around her from the...
Ronna K.
Livvia W.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I am a 48-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 24, 22 & 19 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 7 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more weekend/ date nights where she can be with them. "
Megan D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well.
For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...
Jacqui can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks forward to their time together. "
Stephanie B.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Judith, or 'Ms. Judy' as our daughter calls her, is so awesome! She proactively offered multiple references who shared glowing reviews about her. She arrived to our home early and equipped with fun activities for our 5-year-old, who told us she had so much fun...
Halley B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Tetiana, I was born in Ukraine, and I have been living in America for 3, 5
years. When I arrived, I immediately found a family in which I work full time all week, and sometimes I am free in the evenings and on weekends. If you need help, contact me, I am happy to help.
Tetiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tetiana was so helpful. My son has special needs and she really goes out of her way to help him. She takes him to the park and helps clean. He really likes when she cares for him. Very reliable and punctual also"
Melody P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family!
I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...
Jolly B.
Denise M.
Winnetka, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Denise! I'm a mom of two daughters, grandmother of a spunky 6 1/2 yr. and 4 yr. old, a semi-grandmother to my boyfriend's 3 grandchildren (9, 10 and 15 yr. old) who's looking for a part-time babysitting job in the early afternoon during the week and/or evenings any night. I love kids and they love me and my kids think...
Denise can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Denise was a wonderful after school sitter! She was very dependable and my kids loved her. Highly recommend!"
Katie H.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old.
In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great with our daughter, showing immense care and responsibility. Our daughter not only learned a lot but also had so...
Jake N.
Ava K.
Glencoe, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I am a master's student at Rush (for dietetics) looking to pick up some extra work hours babysitting! I have been babysitting for 10 years and am comfortable with all ages (infant to preteen). I am great with pets and can assist with cleaning if wanted. I also have a car and am happy to do school pickups or carpooling!...
Hi! I'm 18 years old. I recently graduated from Deerfield High School and am set to attend The Ohio State University this fall. I've been babysitting pretty consistently on weekends since I was 16. Currently, I am lifeguarding three times a week, which allows for flexible babysitting availability this summer. I've played soccer...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Simone and I am interested in the babysitter position. Currently, a graduate student at Northeastern Illinois University, and I have 15 years of experience care giving to ages 1-month-old to seniors. I strive to provide a warm, engaging, and supportive environment in all babysitting and care giving...
Simone can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Emma. I am a freshman in college. I have experience in after school and evening babysitting and can provide references for these. I can cook savory meals, clean, wash (dry, hang and fold) clothes, help with homework and prepare school lunches. I am a hard worker and can be flexible with days and pay. Thanks for your...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL
Dawn M.
5.0
Dawn was a blessing in the sky for my family! She is very versatile as a household supporter and kids guard: she was amazing with my children, supported with homework (she home schooled her own kids), cooked healthily and drove them left and right! She also is an awesome house cleaner, she has a...
- Katharina S.
Erika V.
5.0
Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew my boys were in excellent hands.
- Christine Q.
Clare F.
5.0
Excellent sitter, kids had a great time.
- Care member
Vanessa C.
5.0
I hired Vanessa as my 1 year old daughter's babysitter. She is punctual, mature, responsible, kind and caring. She is also a great listener. She followed my instructions to a T. I have the utmost confidence in leaving my daughter in Vanessa's care.
- Courtney J.
Kristine B.
5.0
Kristine used to baby-sit for my daughters when she was a teenager. She would play games with them, take them to the park, and they absolutely loved when she would make them a pillow fort. She would cook for them when need be, they were a fan of her ranch grilled cheese and tomato. My older daughter...
- Damien M.
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FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Highwood, IL
How can I find an overnight babysitter near me in Highwood, IL that I trust?
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How much do you pay a babysitter to stay overnight near me in Highwood, IL?
Overnight babysitters in Highwood, IL start at $27.50, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.
What babysitter duties do overnight babysitters near me in Highwood, IL take on?
Overnight babysitters can take on a wide variety of babysitter duties. You can search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, and homework. Review 2 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Highwood, IL feel comfortable tackling.