Erica is so kind and thoughtful. She listens to my son and plays patiently with him. She’s reliable, communicative, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
The Best Babysitters in Chicago, IL
Wyndy has 554 background-checked babysitters near Chicago, IL, including students and grads of DePaul University and University of Illinois at Chicago.
Veronica G.
Erica L.
Cristal S.
Jenna R.
Mari T.
Rebecca K.
Riley M.
Faith M.
Ellie L.
Sarah S.
Arias P.
Natalie T.
Sarah B.
Rose G.
Givona D.
Alize Z.
Maisie S.
Jayla L.
Claudia P.
Lila R.
Amaiya H.
Idalis W.
Chloe W.
Francisca A.
Chicago babysitters at a glance
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554
Babysitters nearby
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5.0 ★
From 75 parent reviews
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$23/hr
What Chicago parents pay
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246
Colleges, most from DePaul University
Chicago parents love their sitters.
Real five-star reviews of Chicago babysitters, written by the families they sat for.
Cristal saved the day when our previously scheduled sitter canceled last minute. She was professional, courteous, and safety conscious when caring for our kids. Would definitely hire her again!
Riley is an absolute gem. After having extensive conversations with her and witnessing her play and care for the kids, I’m completely at ease with having her babysit whenever we need her. She’s simply the best person for our family.
Faith was awesome with my almost 2-year-old. Clearly great with kids and didn’t need any extra instruction as to what and how to play and care for my daughter. My daughter is really looking forward to Faith babysitting again!
Natalie was great with my almost 2 year old. Super engaging and very responsive. It’s clear Natalie understands the different developmental stages of toddlers and adjusts to their needs. Thanks so much, Natalie!
Sarah was prompt, engaged, and our toddler took to her instantly! She has a very calm energy about her, asked all the right questions, and connects with children easily. Highly recommend!
Rose was wonderful! She was a natural with Hayden and followed our instructions perfectly.
Idalis was phenomenal! She was wonderful with our 2 kids ( 4 and 1) and was very communicative. Highly recommend!
How Wyndy works
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Browse and save sitters
Look through Chicago babysitters’ profiles and reviews, and save the ones you like.
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Offer them jobs
Send your date and time to the sitters you saved, right from the app.
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Book and pay
Confirm your sitter, then pay in the app after the job.
Questions Chicago parents ask
How much does a babysitter cost in Chicago?
Chicago parents pay about $23 an hour on Wyndy. Your rate depends on how many kids you have, the day and time, and how much notice you give.
Are Wyndy babysitters background checked?
Yes. Before a sitter can take jobs on Wyndy, they pass a background check that covers an identity and Social Security number trace, criminal records and the national sex offender registry. We also verify their phone number and any college they list.
Who are Wyndy’s Chicago babysitters?
College students, recent grads and experienced caregivers who live near Chicago, including students and grads of DePaul University, University of Illinois at Chicago and Loyola University Chicago. Each profile shows their school, experience and reviews from other parents.
Can I find a babysitter in Chicago at the last minute?
Yes. Post a last-minute job in the Wyndy app and sitters near you are notified right away, so you can often book the same day.
How does booking a Wyndy babysitter work?
Save the sitters you like, then offer them your job with the date and time. You can also post it so nearby sitters apply. Book the one you want, and after the job, pay in the app once the sitter submits their hours.
Can I book the same babysitter again?
Yes. Save sitters you like to your favorites, and send your next job to them first.
Do Wyndy babysitters cover areas near Chicago?
Yes. The sitters on this page live within about 25 miles of Chicago, including Blue Island, Calumet City and Bedford Park.
More babysitters near Chicago
- Blue IslandBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Calumet CityBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Bedford ParkBabysitters · 3 mi away
- BridgeviewBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Oak LawnBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Palos HillsBabysitters · 3 mi away
- South HollandBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Palos HeightsBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Orland ParkBabysitters · 3 mi away
- CiceroBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Chicago HeightsBabysitters · 3 mi away
- Hickory HillsBabysitters · 3 mi away
- DePaul University49 babysitters
- University of Illinois at Chicago48 babysitters
- Loyola University Chicago35 babysitters
- City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College32 babysitters
- College of DuPage30 babysitters
- City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College24 babysitters
- National-Louis University21 babysitters
- University of Illinois20 babysitters
- Triton College 18 babysitters
- Northern Illinois University18 babysitters
- Illinois State University18 babysitters
How sitter verification works
Sitters pass comprehensive background checks and must complete Wyndy's application process.
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Application reviewOur team reviews childcare experience, written responses and references.
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Identity & SSN traceIdentity confirmed through Sterling, using a Social Security Number and data from 10,000+ sources.
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Criminal records checkNational, state and county databases, with any match verified against court records.
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Sex offender registrySearched in the Family Watchdog national database.
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Phone numberConfirmed with a one-time code, like every Wyndy account.
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College enrollmentAny college a sitter lists is verified via Wyndy's college verification system.
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When you see this on a profile, they've passed every check above.
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