What is the going rate for babysitters in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL

Caroline C.

6 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 20–30/hr

(2)

My name is Caroline Carani. I am 24 years old living in Chicago (Irving Park area). I grew up in the northern suburbs and attended Columbia College Chicago. I have always known to love kids and taking care of them, teaching and inspiring them. I have many years of experience from ages 3 months to 13...

$ 20–30/hr

Olga D.

18 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 16–30/hr

(1)

Hello! My name is Olga. I've been working with children for more than 15 years. I have a pedagogical education. I have a lot of experience working with infants. But I worked with children of different ages too and can provide very good references from each family. I'm CPR certified, I have reli...

$ 16–30/hr

Kathia P.

6 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 12–15/hr

(3)

My name is Kathia, and I am 21 years old. I am currently attending college, and working on a degree for Secondary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I also have two younger sisters that I’ve had to take care of since they were little. I love kids of any age, and they are th...

$ 12–15/hr

JANET M.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 18–50/hr

(3)

*After school care and transportation to activities and friends for 9&11 year old boys (laundry & tidying up) * Afternoon/evening nanny for 6 yr old boy on autism spectrum * Live-in caregiver for ALS patient 4.5 years * Nanny for 5 & 8 yr olds * Caregiver/ companion to 82 yr young woman * Nanny...

$ 18–50/hr

Elaina P.

7 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

I am 18 years old and I have about 5 years of experience with caring for children from ages 6 months to 14 years old. I also have experience caring for autistic children and twins. I am CPR certified and have my own transportation. Usual tasks assigned to me are to prepare meals, take children to th...

$ 15–25/hr

Lorena H.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 17–30/hr

(1)

- Run errands and do grocery shopping - Transport children to activities and appointments - Facilitate bedtime routines - Keep parents informed of children's progress and behavior - Knowledge and experience in baby food and clothing - Read to children - Encourage children to be understanding o...

$ 17–30/hr

paulette k.

10 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 20–22/hr

(2)

I am reliable, trustworthy, energetic, caring, and nurturing. I speak and write French (mother tongue) and English fluently. Love to engage children at all times and challenge their inquisitive minds and, firmly believe, it is important to start from birth. I do love pets as well as children. Can ...

$ 20–22/hr

kimilee R.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 11–15/hr

(1)

Hi my name is Kimilee, I am 29 years old. I live in Des Plaines and have two kids of my own who are 12 and 3. I have been working in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have been a babysitter for 3 years. I am a certified nurse assistant and have also been certified in CPR. I love doing my jo...

$ 11–15/hr

Stephney B.

11 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 16–20/hr

(2)

Hey, hey! I am a nursing school student at Loyola University and also have a bachelors in Exercise Science. I've babysat since 8th grade, so a long time ago. I am certified in both adult and children CPR/First Aid and AED. Last summer I had an amazing opportunity to babysit for a family in Alaska fo...

$ 16–20/hr

Natalie F.

7 years paid experience
7 miles

$ 16–25/hr

(1)

Hello, my name is Natalie Fitch and I just graduated from CU Boulder in the spring! I'm from the Buffalo Grove and have been babysitting for about seven years now. I've babysat for kids with ages ranging from 8 weeks to 13 years old. When I was not babysitting, I was working at a before and after sc...

$ 16–25/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.