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60 part time child care are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 7 years
Part time child care in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am reliable, caring and trustworthy. Love to engage children and challenge their inquisitive minds. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and happy. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing...
Paulette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We interviewed Paulette both over the phone and in person. She was on time, friendly, and my kids really liked her! We ended up not being the best fit for her (e.g. she's looking for long-term employment while we only need a nanny for a year) but another family...
Karen G.
Cashmear M.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(3)
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.
5.0
"Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust my kids with her any day."
Marlee H.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking a look at my profile! I currently have availability;
M-Th at or after 5:30 p.m.
F-Su All day (including date nights)
I have always had a good connection with kids and since middle school, I have looked after the children of neighbors and family members. I have volunteered at summer camps and I...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hi! Joanna was my babysitter 3 years and was one of the best babysitters I had. She was very punctual about getting me to my sports and any appointments that I needed to attend. She is funny, kind, and compassionate. I no longer consider her as a nanny and more as...
Kate M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna. I've been babysitting for over 10 years, I have very good references. I have 2 kids. I'm a nice, friendly, trustworthy person. I live in Mount Prospect. Feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for your time! Hope to hear from you!
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been helping our family for the last few months and we are very happy to have her! She is warm, friendly, great with kids and a very hard worker. She is always on time and does a great job irrespective of the task. We love having her around! "
Jagdamba S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since I was young, I was always seen to be a babysitter for my family members as well as their friends. Over the years, I have babysat my younger brother since he was 6-7 years old. I have also watched after family friends children before too. For instance, I have babysat three children at once ranging from 5 to 13 years old. I...
Madeline can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again."
Christopher C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shana. I live in Glenview, Illinois. I have worked with children for 15 years. I started out as a camp counselor working with ages 6-12, and I've worked as a part-time babysitter in the Glenview area working with the ages of 4 months to 7 years old. I was a teacher in the Glenview area for two years working in the...
Shana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Shana was ready to go the second she walked in the door. She asked good questions as we showed her our son's supplies and explained his bedtime routine. She then jumped right in to playing with him and we felt comfortable leaving our seven month old with her. Shana...
Robert S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! :)
My name is Jasmine! I am currently a college student at North Park University, majoring in a BSN. I am the oldest in my family of two brothers, and I also have a ton of younger cousins so I've had a lot of experience taking care of younger kids. I've been doing it for years now, and I really find a lot of joy...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jasmine was with our family for a full year. She became more than a babysitter, more than a nanny, she was a member of the family. She cared for our 3 and 5 year old with love and care, but also was able to keep things in control! We are sad our schedules didn't...
Alan K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Joanna W.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Full-time/Part-time Nanny/Babysitter Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom who is looking to take care of a child/children. I have an almost 4-year-old son who will be with me, play with your child and keep them company. I have been babysitting babies, toddlers, and school aged kids for over 20 years, also, I have experience working for families with multiple children. I truly...
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanna took care of our two boys (8 and 3) for several weeknights while my husband and I were tied up with a project. She was punctual, capable and was at ease with the kids. It was a huge relief to find someone who could step in so easily to help us out!"
Molly J.
Amy A.
Elmwood Park, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Current Early Childhood Education Student Available For Part-time Babysitting.
5.0
(1)
Experienced child care worker looking to step away from daycare and work with an individual family.
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amy is beyond kind and compassionate when it comes to children. She has that patience that it takes to deal with small children that some people do not and this is coming from a mother of a three year old! Amy loves to get to the child's level and see things from...
Raquel Z.
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...
Korinne M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."
Stephanie D.
3.8
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with age groups from 3 months to 2 years old. I have worked for several great families in the past in both full time and part time positions. I love interacting and spending time with children whether it is reading, playing, enjoying the outdoors, going for a walk, or to the library. I have a great love...
Priscilla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have hired Priscilla a couple times to look after my mom so I could get away to my home in California. My mom really liked her and we found her to be very helpful, accommodating, and willing to please. We would definitely like to hire her again!"
Gloria R.
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
I have over 15 years of experience. I have wide range of experience. I love what I do and I am looking for a new family to help. I currently reside in Schaumburg IL.
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kimberly was wonderful with my daughter. She talked non stop about her when she left. "
Amy K.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, 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.
Irna L.
Chicago, IL
$17-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old part time student. Over the years I've achieved my experience with kids as a part time assistant at a home daycare. I also have watched over my nieces from the young age of 1. I have been in care of children ranging from 8months-13yrs. I am a firm believer that kids are our future and we have so...
Irna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erika and I am currently working as a TA at a school. I attended Dominican University for Early Childhood Education. I am also a mom to a 3-year-old girl.
I am certified in CPR/First Aid
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach our son Spanish at our request! She was on time and very responsible!"
Sarah B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, Im Lizzy! Working with children has always been my passion. I am a preschool teacher with a Masters in Early Childhood Education. I am new to the Rockford area and would love to find a part-time position for the summer as I settle in to my new home. I am very creative and love including crafts in daily activities. If you...
Lizzy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lizzy has been helping me and our family for the past 5 weeks! Our girls love her, friendly, great communicator, always on time, willing to stay late if needed to help out."
Geri V.
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Des Plaines, IL
Paulette K.
5.0
Paulette is amazing! She’s been taking care of our youngest daughter for 2 years since she was 5 months old. Paulette is very dependable and been tremendously helpful during our encounters with COVID, changing vacation plans and work hurdles. She is very caring, creates consistent routines and...
- Maggie H.
Cashmear M.
5.0
Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust my kids with her any day.
- Marlee H.
Joanna K.
5.0
Hi! Joanna was my babysitter 3 years and was one of the best babysitters I had. She was very punctual about getting me to my sports and any appointments that I needed to attend. She is funny, kind, and compassionate. I no longer consider her as a nanny and more as a close friend. I would 100%...
- Kate M.
Anna M.
5.0
Anna was a fantastic hire and one of the best there is! She was always on time, stayed when we needed her to and was always willing to do more. She started off cleaning and doing laundry around the house but quickly took on more responsibility including helping with administrative tasks, helping...
- Mark And Sudi K.
Madeline M.
5.0
Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again.
- Christopher C.
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How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in IL is $19.42.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
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What types of part time child care services are available near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Des Plaines, IL who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 19 part time child care providers near you in Des Plaines, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Des Plaines, IL part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.