"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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22 available last-minute babysitters in Downers Grove, IL
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Carmella
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 repeat families
7 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 families in Downers Grove, IL
Current college student at UIC studying sociology looking for some extra cash to help out with school and living arrangements in the city. Been babysitting children since a child and I'm very excited to meet your family.
Faida
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Downers Grove, IL
Hi. My name is Faith. I just moved here in Illinois four months ago. So far, I’m loving the people and the community here! And I am happy to work with families with kids or cats 😊
Paul 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Downers Grove, IL
I was a bilingual / ESL teacher for 10 years and have plenty of experience working with children from ages 5 and older. I love the spontaneity and unpredictability of working with kids. I have a dog of my own and plenty of experience with animals, as I also have been a volunteer at PAWS no kill animal shelter.
“Paul noted that he recently joined Urbansitter and our booking was his first sitting job via Urbansitter. He showed up on time, was friendly and jumped right into playing/watching our son Miles who really enjoyed spending the time with Paul. Paul is attentive, punctual, fun, flexible and friendly, definitely would hire again!! :)”
Breanna $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I’m Breanna. I currently work in childcare and have over 3 years of experience caring for children from infancy through school age. I genuinely enjoy helping children learn, play, and feel safe while their parents are away. I’m patient, reliable, and comfortable with everything from meals and bedtime routines to crafts, outdoor play, and keeping kids engaged throughout the day. My goal is always to create a fun, caring, and dependable environment where children feel happy and parents have peace of mind.
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Andrea
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 44 repeat families
51 reviews$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 86 families in Downers Grove, IL
My name is Andrea. My history includes babysitting on occasions for families in the Chicago area during undergrad. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I am CPR certified, BS from DePaul University and MA from Roosevelt University.
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Downers Grove?
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Downers Grove?
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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Downers Grove?
Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Downers Grove can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.
Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.
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