What is the going rate for babysitters in Garden Prairie, 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 Garden Prairie, 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 Garden Prairie, 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 Garden Prairie, IL

Diana P.

1 year paid experience
6 miles

$ 12–17/hr

I have three years of expiernce in childhood education that I did throughout high school. I myself have a three year old daughter. I’m a very patient person and love spending time with children, I’m super independent and very energetic. I have my own reliable car. I’d prefer if we can do the child c...

$ 12–17/hr

Melissa P.

1 year paid experience
6 miles

$ 11–15/hr

I love this job because i love being able to help others when they need help. I like being around kids. I am responsible, respectful, caring, loving and your kids will be safe with me , i enjoy cooking baking , doing crafts playing games

$ 11–15/hr

Tara B.

14 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 10–20/hr

I have been babysitting children from the ages of 6 months old and up since I was 13 years old. I am currently almost 28 years old with now 3 children of my own. So I do have my own experience with my own children. I am able to come to your house without my children for date night as my fiance can w...

$ 10–20/hr

Jessica B.

2 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 15–30/hr

Hi! I’m Jessica I’m a 24 year old recent grad and I just moved from Illinois to Florida. I love running, I’ve ran 3 marathons, currently training for my 4th and I’m a fitness instructor! I love being active, and being outdoors. I love taking the kids I’m watching outside with me to play! I’m vegan, ...

$ 15–30/hr

Solyaret A.

5 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 15–25/hr

I love interacting with kids. I love providing a safe and healthy environment for every child so they feel comfortable. I love being a sitter for the simple reason that kids are funny and energetic

$ 15–25/hr

Emma F.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 12–15/hr

I am in my mid twenties and I have a lot of experience caring for children. I have been a summer nanny, family sitter, and mother’s helper. My preferred ages are 3+. I've cared for large groups of children (up to 7) and as few as 1. I am Red Cross certified, and have upwards of 10 years of experienc...

$ 12–15/hr

Brittany N.

7 years paid experience
6 miles

$ 12–15/hr

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Thanks for stopping by and checking my profile out, my name is Brittany and I have a passion to work with kids! I have grown up around little ones in my family and it has lead me to want to pursue a career working with children. I am currently still attending Rock Valley College and going for my ECE...

$ 12–15/hr

Damaris M.

5 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 13–15/hr

i like babysitting, i have done it for 5 years. I am a beginning level teacher and I have been working for a long time, especially with children 5 and under.

$ 13–15/hr

Margarita A.

2 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 10–15/hr

I'm 22 and a college student and I am great with kids of all ages. (even preteens haha) I am taking a semester off this spring and wanted to get back to a job I truly enjoy, which for me would be nannying/babysitting. I have experience with children of all ages (infant-13) and have cared for as many...

$ 10–15/hr

Elizabeth W.

5 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 10–20/hr

Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I recently moved to Des Moines for graduate school! I graduated May 2021 from Illinois State University with a bachelors in exercise science and currently attend Des Moines University in the Physical Therapy program. My professional goal is to work as a pediatric PT-- I ...

$ 10–20/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.