Chicago Super Sitters

This review is LONG overdue considering we've used Chicago Super Sitters exclusively for our childcare needs going on 4 years now! I nervously contacted Tori when our daughter was 11 months old and she immediately made me feel comfortable - with her philosophy, her process in screening and selecting sitters, and in her own extensive background in childcare. At that point, we'd only ever left our little lady with grandparents and we were overwhelmed by finding a trustworthy local sitter but desperate for regular date nights. Since that day, we've been fortunate to have dozens of wonderful Super Sitters care for our now two children, some of whom we've gone on to use in recurring capacities as nannies (another service of CSS!).

Tori and the CSS team have been dependable, professional, and incredibly responsive to all of our needs from Day One. I can't imagine being on this wild adventure of parenthood without CSS and they will always be my first call when the need arises!

Before I write this review, I think I should define what CSS means to me. It's childcare insurance, flexibility, freedom, and piece of mind.

I've used CSS for 5 years now (since my oldest was 2 and youngest 3 months) and have met a number of sitters over the years 20? 30? And they are amazing. ALL of them. Not some. Not one. ALL. They love kids. They are smart. They are mature. And my children cannot wait to see them come back. Why are they great, bc Tori the owner is great. She advocates for both the parents and sitters and takes out the guesswork. She thoroughly interviews each and every sitter to ensure they are the right fit and can properly represent the CSS name.

I've delayed on writing this review bc I'm not a reviewer. Good or bad, it's just not something I do. But people should know about CSS. It's been a blessing to be able to use the service and meet great, reliable sitters, and alway have an advocate for childcare in this big city to make sure my kids are safe. Thank you CSS. thank you Tori.

I love Chicago Super Sitters! I have had wonderful experiences every time I have used them. They truly take allllll the stress and work out of finding great babysitters. The sitters have all been on time, responsive, and just all around great people. They all have instantly engaged my 18 month old and he doesn't even notice when I leave. I absolutely recommend them! The owner is also super nice and helpful.

Oh baby! Thank heaven for Chicago Super Sitters (& little girls;)
About 2 years ago, I became a mom. During our 10 years of marriage my husband and I had traveled, gone to dinners, movies, shows. We read, watched sunrises, slept in, skateboarded. We picked each other's noses if we felt like it. All the stuff that can be impossible to do with a toddler around. Who knew showers would become so appreciated?! A bike ride? Finishing my novel? HAHAHA.
I was completely overwhelmed. I didn't really want to get a nanny. I mean, what's the point of having a kid if someone else is going to raise them IMO. But with my husband working 24/7 and I keeping my job part time, I was starting to think about my options. Then I broke my arm. My right one at that! OH NOOOOO. My mom flew up to help but could only stay 2 weeks. A broken arm is a 2-3 month adventure. I couldn't drive, change diapers, give baths, or pick her up. I desperately reached out for help.
Tori and her team were there for us and have been ever since. I had never had anyone but family watch over my child and I was scared. I honestly didn't even know "how" to lol. I'm a do-it-yourself type gal, asking for help isn't easy. We began with a few sitters coming in and assisting. These days we purchase Supercard packs and get the heck outta dodge for a bit on a regular basis. My daughter has loved every sitter and so have we. I can honestly say we've never had a bad experience.
Treat yoself;) Get to know these super sitters and let them help make life a bit easier. Book in advance if possible. Especially around the holidays. It's cheaper and CSS is obviously quite popular. Our favorite sitters have been Cortez, Laura C, Carly Jo, Amina.. but all are lovely and great with kids. Don't know what we'd do without them..definitely getting less showers, that's for sure.

I was anxious about using a service to find a full-time weekly sitter but one phone call with Tori made me feel 110% confident. Their group of sitters are largely recommendation based, highly vetted, and unbelievably great. Everyone we've had has been exactly who we hoped they'd be and more. Tori takes each family's needs into consideration and matches them with sitters she feels would be the best fit. And she's right on. It's a great feeling to know we'll always have a wonderful sitter for our son when we need one. Would recommend over and over.

We used Chicago Super Sitters for our October 2016 wedding and were really happy about everything. I got recommended to Tori from a friend who is a mom and has used them before. I contacted Tori and she responded so quickly. I was so impressed with the whole process from start to finish.

Tori was so helpful to walk me through the process and then additionally helping me get the right package for the amount of kids we would have and how old those kids are. She also helped us figure out the best place to have all the kids, activities for the kids that night, and getting food for the kids. Once we got all the names for the kids that were going to be with the babysitters, Tori contacted the parents to talk to them about their kid(s) and learn more about them as well as sharing all the information about the sitters that would be watching the kids.

All the parents I talked to said their kids had so much fun and they were so thankful we had the service so they could have a fun date night and really celebrate with us.

If we ever have kids, I will definitely call on them again. I highly recommend them for a wedding and a normal night too. They were so professional, friendly and helpful!

I signed on working for CSS in October of 2019. After a very thorough and lengthy 3-part interview, I was welcomed on board. The great thing about this agency is they are completely transparent for both parents and sitters!

Each party has a profile to fill out, and everyone knows ahead of time who they are about to meet before entering your home! I appreciate the information, more importantly the safety factor for both parties involved. This is an agency that ensures a win-win for everyone involved!

I have a profile on some other "well-known" websites that are now inactive. I found people were either not considerate of time, and not serious about their care-seeking needs.

When I book with CSS then, I know this family has follow through and that we both benefit from this service! The owner and staff are 110% professional and expect those of us that represent to do the same! I have met some really great families that have resulted in plenty of regular gigs that I appreciate!!!

We love Chicago Super Sitters. We first started using CSS when our daughter was an infant. We have loved every sitter that we've had and trust that Tori has vetted them. We've never had a no-show or last minute cancellation by a sitter. I would highly recommend CSS.

I started babysitting with Chicago Super Sitters in the fall of 2016, and I absolutely LOVE it! Tori does an amazing job placing sitters with compatible families, and she and her crew give you a lot of information about each placement up front so that you can come prepared and ready to help in the best way possible for each family.

I am not from Chicago originally, so when I wanted to start babysitting to be with kids more and earn extra income, it was difficult to know where to start. Chicago Super Sitters has been an amazing opportunity as their network continues to grow - there are no shortage of jobs if you want to work!

If you're looking for work and love children, I think CSS is a wonderful organization to get involved with. Not to mention, you get to meet a bunch of amazing families along the way!

I'm so proud to work for such an amazing company! I've gotten to meet so many great people, including fellow sitters as well as families from all over the city. Tori and her crew are efficient, organized and appreciative. They ensure that matching between family and sitter are good fits for both parties. I've found that the families I've worked for are extremely satisfied with the service and excited to have an easy way to consistently get a reliable and qualified sitter. A lot of time and care is taken into choosing the best possible sitter for the situation, and it shows!