"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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181 available last-minute babysitters in Evanston, IL
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Susan $29 per hour for 1 child
My name is Susie. I am the mother of two teenage daughters and currently work as a substitute teacher at a Jk-12 grade private school and I teach children and adults painting and drawing at an art school. I am offering child care for children of all ages. I love caring for children and have been doing so in some capacity for the past 19 years. I am responsible, enthusiastic, creative, nurturing, empathetic, patient, highly attuned to the needs of an individual child, communicative and open to direction. Responsibilities in my past and current roles include caring for infants, implementing schedules and routines, organizing engaging activities and outings, setting up stimulating environments that inspire imaginative play, driving to/from school and lessons, facilitating nature play, assisting with schoolwork, teaching arts and crafts and managing social/emotional/ behavioral challenges with children. I am capable of meal planning , cooking, light cleaning, laundry, pet care, grocery shopping and running errands. I look forward to meeting with you and your family to learn more about your needs and share how I might help. Best!
Christine $25 per hour for 1 child
Sabrina $13 per hour for 1 child
Hello! My name is Sabrina and I am a 27 year old woman with a very easy going and kind disposition. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services. I enjoy taking care of children and pets! I grew up with 5x younger siblings and a dog, and am very familiar with taking care of all age children. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and many of the families I babysat for found me very accomplished at caring for their kids, pets, and home! I am very active and love to make activities to do for the kids based on their hobbies. I am very kind, a great listener, and enjoy outdoor and indoor activities. I am happy to follow any guidelines the parents set out. For example, if you do not want your kids to watch TV or have a strict routine for bedtime, I am more than amenable to making it as easy for you as possible. I am not apposed to light house cleaning and always ensure I clean up any messes we make. Patience is key in my world so I always act with that, kindness, and a smile. Many families have trusted me with their kids in the past and we were well received. I can take care of one child or multiple and am comfortable with all age groups. I grew up with lots of kids in my house and noise and commotion do not startle me. I was also an athlete for a large portion of my life and am great with all sports! I have no allergies and comfortable with any pets!
Mariah $25 per hour for 1 child
Hello! My name is Mariah , a former high school English teacher and current dean. I love my job especially working with students. I hope to help you with your children and I can't wait to connect with you! I have my own transportation, am CPR certified and ready to work!
Hana $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Hana and I recently moved to the Lincoln Park area for my job as a data analyst downtown, post my graduation from UW-Madison in May 2024. I am looking for some occasional or part time babysitting gigs, as I absolutely love working with and spending time with children and would like to spend more of my free time doing so. I have experience babysitting infants all the way up to 15 year olds, and have been babysitting since my freshman year of high school (about 9 years). I also have my CPR certification and my own car here! Please reach out with any other questions!
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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 much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Evanston?
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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?
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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Evanston?
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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