What is the going rate for babysitters in Carol Stream, IL?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Carol Stream, IL?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Carol Stream, IL?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Carol Stream, IL

Agnes T.

17 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(1)

As a mother of 4 who personally raised all my children, I also have a work experience as a babysitter/nanny for 16 years for ages 0-12 and have a track record of staying long term with my employers. I am dependable, trustworthy, hardworking, and most of all I love kids and treat them like my own. I ...

$ 15–20/hr

Allyson Z.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 18–25/hr

(4)

Hi, My name is Allyson, I attended Robert Morris University where I got my degree in Business Administration in 2017. I'm very athletic, love being outside, and enjoy doing different arts and crafts. I have been babysitting and nannying for many years and I absolutely love it! I have past experience...

$ 18–25/hr

Scherrie H.

25 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 10–20/hr

(4)

I am a very caring, warm and fun loving child care provider and have a wide range of child care experience, including in home care for multiples and special needs children as well as child care in a day care setting. I believe all children are capable of being the best they can be if they are prov...

$ 10–20/hr

Sanja M.

8 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(2)

My name is Sanja, also known as Sam. I babysit occasionally, weekends, date nights, last minute and overnight. I have 5+ years of experience babysitting for families with infants, toddlers and school age children.

$ 15–20/hr

Sarah W.

14 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

Here to save the day with 11 years of childcare experience! Hi, my name is Sarah, and I'm back in Seattle after spending two years nannying full time in Chicago. Before 2014, I was a teachers' assistant for a local preschool here in Seattle. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you!

$ 15–25/hr

Tara E.

20 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 18–30/hr

(1)

Hello, my name is Tara! I have been caring for kids of all ages for nearly 20 years, and I worked as a high school teacher for 4 years. I absolutely love working with children, and I have had the privilege to work with many wonderful families over the course of my life. Professionally, I have spent ...

$ 18–30/hr

Allison M.

2 years paid experience
3 miles

$ 10–30/hr

(2)

Hi I’m Allison Manzanarez, I’m 19 years old I currently go to school at Aurora university part time. Through out the years I have gotten the opportunity to work with all different ages from a 5 month to a junior in high school. I also babysit my little cousins so I have a lot of experience with baby...

$ 10–30/hr

Noel B.

20 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 25–30/hr

(1)

Hello! My name is Noël. I am 30 years old and I live in Lombard, IL. I have a significant amount of experience caring for children as I come from a very large family :) . I am the second eldest of six children. One of my brothers has special needs. In addition to helping my parents care for my sibli...

$ 25–30/hr

Suzan B.

7 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(1)

I will care for your children as I do for my own. My children are school age and I have flexibility with my schedule. I have extensive experience as a nanny, child care center teacher, private substitute teacher, daycare/pre-school, licensed home daycare, ccd teacher assistant, CPR. I have my assoc...

$ 15–20/hr

Ashley M.

7 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 18–22/hr

(2)

I have been babysitting for almost 8 years! I have worked with kids of all ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years. I have been working at a NAEYC accredited center for 5 years and student taught at a preschool for 2 years before that. I have also worked at LifeTime Fitness summer camp for the past 3...

$ 18–22/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.