From swim lessons to bedtime stories, I’ve got it covered.
Hi! I’m Sofia, a university student with more than seven years of experience caring for children. Whether we’re doing crafts, swimming, playing outside, working on homework, or getting ready for bed, I want to make every child feel safe, supported, and excited about their day. I hope to build positive relationships with both children and parents, and I bring patience, energy, and responsibility to every family I work with.
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $20/hour
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Niles for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
7 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
I carry a first aid kit
Asthma training
Water safety training
Swim coach
2 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
18 years old
Driver's license
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I am a university student with more than seven years of childcare experience. I have completed camp counselor training programs focused on child supervision, group leadership, and safety, and I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have worked extensively with children ages 3–12 through summer camps and educational programs. I have also worked as a swim instructor for the past two years, teaching groups of children ages 1-13 years old.
My in-home childcare experience includes caring for up to five children at a time, ranging from toddlers to preteens. I am comfortable preparing meals, supporting homework, planning activities, and managing bedtime routines, among other necessities.
I’m a Christian , who loves kids and aspires to be a preschool teacher. I love volleyball and doing nails.
Anyone looking for a full/part time babysitter? I’m 17 soon to be 18 and I have experience with elementary kids and kids between the ages of 5months to 12. I also have 4 siblings who I used to have watch 24/7. I’m available Monday through Saturday. Sundays are for church.
Hi, my name is Aidan. I love soccer (goalie), football (right defender), and tech—like Roblox, Minecraft, video editing, and coding basics. Math is my favorite subject. I am social, a creative thinker and kind. I am good with little kids and have many friends.
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Supervising swimming / water play
Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
After school care
Help with homework
Administering medications
Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events
Special event babysitting
Wedding babysitting
I can do tutoring
Tutoring
Primary school tutoring
Reading writing
Maths tutoring
Science tutoring
Computers / coding
Other services I can provide
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Evanston for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
3 years experience working with children
Babysitting course complete
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
Asthma training
Anaphylaxis training
Water safety training
General credentials:
Email verified
16 years old
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Hi, I’m Aidan! I’m excited to offer babysitting and mother’s helper services for families with children ages 3–11. I’m 15 and have experience as a group helper for 4–5 year olds at Tamarack Day Camp, as well as being a mother’s helper for my young cousins and a family from my church and 2 after school programs and reading to preschoolers.
Hello I'm Kelly! I have experience as a nanny, working with special needs children in schools & as a recreation leader with them. I also have experience dog walking big dogs and also have a dog and chameleon of my own.
Hii!! My name is Jasmine, I'm looking to get back into the babysitting field and I wpuld love to take on any other jobs you may need, I do have a part time job as a server, receiving my schedule every Monday to Tuesday and am looking to work around it.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Romeoville for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
1 year experience working with children
Asthma training
Water safety training
4 months experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
19 years old
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I graduated from a homeschooling process online, I've baby sat and had my hand in light nannying with twin toddlers one of which was highly allergenic and had asthma, and participated in active asthma care.
Hi Everyone my name is Josemari but I preferred to be called JM or Mr.JM . I have been working with different age groups for 3 years. I worked at the Skokie park District as a camp counselor and program leader , that was a fun experience working with K - 5th grade kids . I now work as an assistant teacher at the Bareberuex School of Evanston, mainly assisting the junior-K teachers with activities in the afternoon two days a week . I am also in my 2nd year of community college finishing up my early childhood certificate. In my free time I like to walk around my local park and host different events in pokemon go for my local community. Lastly I have my CPR and first aid completed
Hi! I'm Emolyn, I'm a sophomore in highschool with CPR training and a passion for childcare. I get along great with littles and can't wait to be there when I'm needed.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Roselle for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
School holidays
New Year's Eve
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
10 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
17 years old
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I am a current student at Lake Park High School. I have also worked as a babysitter and pet sitter previously as well as working at NEDSRA for over a year.
Babysitting Pay Rates Chicago, IL, United States (Updated 6 Jun 2026)
Chicago babysitters are paid an average of $20.09 per hour as of June 2026, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of $19.89, and 8.1% higher than the United States average of $18.58. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Chicago.
1 Kid
2 Kids
3+ Kids
Chicago:
$18.26
$20.09
$21.91
Illinois:
$18.08
$19.89
$21.70
United States:
$16.89
$18.58
$20.27
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