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60 part time child care are listed in Palatine, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 7 years
Part time child care in Palatine, IL
I have 3 children of my own who are a little older, they are 13, 15, and 20. I also have temporary guardianship of my grandson who is 1 years old, so I have many years and experience with kids. Outside of my own children, I have cared for my friends children for 2 summers back in 2001 and 2002 when our children were much...
Shawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Vanessa C.
Palatine, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary Education Major Looking For A Nanny Or Babysitting Job
Hello!
I recently graduated from school with an Elementary Education degree and am looking for a part-time or full-time Nanny or babysitting job!
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old, I am also a mother to my 5-year-old daughter, I enjoy working with children and senior citizens. I'm extremely patient and compassionate I'm a college student. I am looking for something part time on weekends or occasional baby sitting opportunities. I have my own transportation, reliable, punctual. I have...
Sol can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
I have two children, 16 years old and 8 years old. I'm a loving, friendly, caring mom that comes from a close, large and extended family. I am looking to help out families on a part-time basis to help run errands or do things you don't have time for while my kids are at school. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing if we...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a long-term nanny for 15+ years. I have worked for several families in different capacities.
Strengths:
-Instilling the importance of mindfulness, love and kindness to everyone
-Communication
-Positive reinforcement
-Instruction through play
-E-learning and select home school activities (Keep kids on task...
Shaundra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shaundra was our babysitter from December-May of the 2020-2021 school year. She helped our kids with their remote learning work, especially focused on our kindergarten daughter. She was incredibly patient and supportive to both of our kids, and she worked so hard...
Lisa B.
Cheyanne M.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always loved children. Watching them grow, play and learn brings me so much joy. My childcare experience ranges from ages infant-6. I am currently a part time nanny and a part time assistant preschool teacher. One of my favorite things about working in childcare is creating strong and thriving relationships with each kiddo....
Cheyanne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am Cheyanne's Pastor's wife. She helps with our babies and toddlers in our church nursery and is everyone's favorite. Both the parents and children love her!"
Ginger L.
Elena Z.
Arlington Heights, IL
$24-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Friendly Babysitter Available Part-time
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children of different ages and abilities for the last 14 years. I feel very comfortable and confident in this role and throughout the years developed strong bonds with families where I had the privilege to work. I am a mother to an adult daughter and I started working with children back in Russia where I...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am writing this letter as a recommendation Elena Z. was talking care of mine parents and they adored her , they feel like she was there daughter , she spent her time with them more then Me and my husband , always with a smile , regardless of how hard it was ....
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver for seniors, adults with disabilities, and children. I am available for night shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I am not available for day shift . I have excellent references, especially from the company I currently work for that I've been with for five years . I've also worked for at least a dozen families...
Dorothy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him (3) and our 9 month old daughter. "
Anna U.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kimberly was wonderful with my daughter. She talked non stop about her when she left. "
Amy K.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
6 years of experience between two families. 2008-2010, I was a part-time with a family in St. Charles caring for two children ages 3 and 8 when I started. Responsible for preparing healthy meals, laundry, keeping house tidy. I have organized arts & crafts projects and learning and reading activities. I walked to parks and...
Katarzyna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kat is a fantastic caregiver. She goes above and beyond in her role as a caregiver. She cared for my mother who suffers from dementia. Kat goes out of way to make the family and person she is caring for feel at ease. She is attentive, hardworking, has great...
Caitlin K.
Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...
Lan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Lan - she is always punctual, dependable, trustworthy, kind and patient with the baby! She's a super fast learner so it was very easy and pleasant to adjust to each other and settle in. Thank you so much Lan, for taking such a good care of...
Jennifer O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughters (12 & 9) LOVE Shayna. They cannot wait for her to come over and I don't feel in a rush to come home from my night out knowing she is in charge. She is a good role model for my almost teenager as well. My daughter likes to talk to Shayna about her...
Jennifer L.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & 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
(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 4 months 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
"We hired Shyla to watch our two kiddos with short notice. She was very responsive, reliable, and easy to communicate with. She jumped right in and immediately engaged. Followed all written instructions, has a very calm demeanor and was patient with my rambunctious...
Amanda H.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a fantastic babysitter; we more than highly recommend her. She is outgoing, fun, responsible, creative, and a good role model. My kids think of her as their big sister, and completely adore her."
Eve P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
work experience as a nanny with special need children around 5 years I love to work with kids I am very responsible, loving , patient, honest, respectful. I am mother of two beautiful boys also I work as rehab aide , nursing assistant, I graduated as nurse (LPN) in 2012 I have around 12 years of career experience working with...
Doris can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Doris was great with my kids. Very reliable. We will continue to re hire her."
Evangeline E.
Julie D.
Northbrook, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom with 17+ years of experience, I have two teenagers. Both opposite traits, one with special needs socially and emotionally and one that is an honors student and gymnast.
I adore all infants and toddlers. Currently, I work for 2 families part time. I am available on Fridays and some weekends.
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Julie worked for us for 6 months and she was fabulous with our 1 year old son. He would always get excited to see her. She did a great job teaching him new skills like waving and blowing kisses. "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Nicole and I'm a graduate student at Northeastern studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I've been working as a nanny professionally since I was 18, and since then I've worked with all ages and types of families. It was actually my work as a nanny that was a major inspiration for me to pursue a career...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is seriously wonderful! She cared for my sons (almost 3 and 9-10 months old), full time this summer. She quickly earned their trust and managed playing, teaching and engaging them in new activities with ease. Everything from playing dinosaurs and superheroes...
Mike M.
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Palatine, IL
Shaundra M.
5.0
Shaundra worked with our family from 8/2022- 8/2024. Shaundra was a much needed stable and caring adult who calmly and lovingly was able to handle our son's special emotional needs while our family went through a difficult time in our lives.
Shaundra is dependable, loving, patient and able to think...
- Laura G.
Cheyanne M.
5.0
We have known Cheyanne for many years. She is so good with our kids. My son has sensory issues and needs more attention and Cheyenne is very good with him, she is very patient and understanding. Cheyenne is very dependable, anytime we needed her for extra hours or days she has always been willing...
- Breanna N.
Elena Z.
5.0
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Elena.
Elena has been caring for my 94-year-old mother-in law who had dementia and other health issues. She was compassionate, trustworthy, dependable, punctual, and honest in her care for my mother-in law. She was completely focused on her...
- Care member
Dorothy O.
5.0
Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him (3) and our 9 month old daughter.
- Anna U.
Kimberly W.
5.0
Kimberly was wonderful with my daughter. She talked non stop about her when she left.
- Amy K.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Palatine, IL
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Palatine, 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 $19.75.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Palatine, IL?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Palatine, IL, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, IL?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 24 part time child care providers near you in Palatine, IL who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Palatine, IL part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Palatine, IL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.