Chicago Super Sitters

As nervous first time parents, we were reluctant to use a sitter service, but with no family nearby, we gave it a try and I couldn’t be happier with our choice. Tori and her crew have been wonderful! Always responsive, always able to come through. Not only have the sitters been great, the service itself is so convenient. It is so liberating to be able to make plans knowing I’ll be able to get a sitter (even on short notice!). Truly no idea what we would do without them!

Recently moved from Florida, no family here. Tori and the super sitters have been a great resource for finding a sitter in a huge city. I definitely recommend you check them out!

I am from San Diego and when we planned our wedding in Chicago, I knew child care was going to be a challenge. We have a 9 month old and I have several nieces and nephews below the age of 7. My sisters were very hesitant about leaving their kid with someone they didn’t now in a city they weren’t familiar with… then in steps Tori! She is amazing and the service they provide here is top notch! Prior to the event, or time of babysitting, you are provided a phone number for the sitter and a breakdown of the sitters qualifications, which really helped put mine and my sisters worries at ease. Tori is very busy, but still manages to find time to have personal conversations with you (which really meant a lot to this first time mom). Having a trusted company and sitter made the night of the wedding so much better! Thank you Tori!

Ok, so, I’m the mom who hasn’t been on a date with my boo/​baby daddy in, I don’t know, ages. After years of begging and battering friends and family members and being robbed by a sitter I found on
, I decided I would just live with the fact that hubby and I will just have to take turns until the girls (now age 3 & 5) can stay by themselves. Then one day (last night) when I had my final babysitting let down (no shade to my friend, she was already drinking and I was desperate enough to believe that she would watch them last minute) I took to google with a vengeance. Then the internet heavens opened up and brought me to the Super Sitters page. I filled out all the forms and held little hope that I would still make the party last night… I knew there would be another party Sunday night so I wasn’t going to be broken-​hearted if I didn’t hear back on my request. Once l realized my drunken bestie wouldn’t call or text, I put on a brave face and made another request… a bold request: 11:30p-6am on Labor Day weekend! I’ve been up since about 6am emailing and texting trying to get in early with my younger girlfriends without kids and no boyfriend lol and others. Then «ding» i got an email! It was Tori from Chicago Super Sitters! She was confused about the times i needed (because I was putting in multiple requests in a rage last night and fat fingering the whole time!) so she wanted to confirm but was sure she could place someone for me! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! But wait– I started to feel something. No not gas, not nausea… what the hell?! Why I am nervous?! This is it! I had to pull myself together. the website said they would call… but they hadn’t…maybe they couldn’t find anyone… maybe this won’t work either… Maybe the sitter will be a mass murderer… a flake at best… oh the agony of these thoughts! Too much for my life, I thought I should just be a dedicated helicopter mom and go back to no personal time. Who needs date night anyway? I’ve been doing it this long, don’t wimp out now! No pain no gain. Man up Dee… uuuuugh. Ok, what should I do, because something has got to change today! …I decided to leave a nice lil message, concealing my inner turmoil, asking for a call to «chat». Then within the hour, Tori called! Damn they are on point, I thought. She talked me off the ledge! Answered all my nit picky questions making me feel totally comfortable. Today is a good day after all!
Now what I didn’t mention is that I ended up calling my lil sister guilting her to come be with us since she hasn’t seen us in months. That always works (ha ha ha hahhhhh… eh-​em, sorry). So I told Tori how happy I was that she got me somebody in less than 12 (awesome sauce!) hours. I also told her that I may have to cancel but would do so long before 11:30p. She was cool, no cancellation fee or anything because she won’t confirm until she heard from me.
So I probably won’t use the service tonight but first impressions mean everything to me and Chicago Super Sitters are alright in my book. The real test will come WHEN I actually book someone. I know this review is pretty presumptive since I haven’t actually used the service BUT, the interaction so far deserves an applause and I believe that is a good sign of what is to come. Many times we call a business and the person on the phone sounds so stank that you wash your hands of the service and move on to the next. Customer service is one of the major components of a business’ s success, so I have no qualms (did I spell that right?) about giving CSS five stars. Not to say that I can’t be duped and that this company won’t send me a crappy, nasty, unprofessional sitter but if my empath vibes are correct, which they usually are, I think I have found the one! Nevertheless, I’ll keep you guys posted
Dee

We discovered Chicago Super Sitters when confronted with the inevitable babysitter crisis (last minute babysitter cancellation) and they were fantastic. We’ve been hooked on them ever since. Tori (who runs it) has great, great sitters and it’s been a great help to us month in and month out.

I’ve worked with Tori and her sitters for about 6 months now. She has always come through for me, even with last minute requests. We have loved everyone that has stayed with my son. She has a great group of women and I highly recommend using her service.

We have 4 high energy small kids, and we have relied heavily on Tori and her team for the last 3+ years. We have been consistently matched with sitters who can handle our very rambunctious crew. We have had a series of reliable, go-​to sitters, and on the rare occasion our «regular» can’t make it (or makes a career move to bigger and better things), Tori finds someone else to fill in. Her knack for matching is great.

We are from Indiana and we needed a sitter for a night in Chicago. Chicago Super SItters came to the rescue with a fabulous sitter who my child still asks me if we will see again. The sitter was on time, played games, read books, even made origami with my five-​year-​old — all in a small hotel room. I was very apprehensive to leave my child in a hotel room with a sitter I didn’t know, but Chicago Super Sitters gave me a complete biography about the sitter along with references from other families about the sitter. It’s clear Tori, who manages Chicago Super Sitters, does an extensive background check on her sitters, and she communicates well to make sure a family’s needs are being met. I would 100% recommend this service!

amazing amazing service! i moved to the chicago area not knowing anyone, but needing sitting services for our then 15 month old (now 21 months old). found chicago super sitters and it has been a godsend. i was a bit worried/​hesitant about leaving my daughter w/​someone new (before moving to chicago she has only been watched by family members). but the sitters tori has sent have all been WONDERFUL every time. tori is super responsive and has been able to find great sitters for me, even in last minute/​urgent situations. i would highly recommend this service to any family. you can rest assured that your child will be in good care.

Tori and all of her sitters are top notch! I have had last minutes changes, a sitter getting sick, and sitters moving that I hired long term and Tori has always comes thru for me! She has perfectly matched our son with the best sitter. Moving here from another state in August I was overwhelmed with the transition and finding a long term sitter and Tori within minutes of talking to her made me feel at ease and found someone for us within days! I will NEVER stop using her or her sitters. The fact that they are vetted and certified only makes me feel more at ease. I pay 6 month subscription service and do not regret it. The pricing is very affordable well worth for ease of mind if emergency does come up!

Tori and her team have been great. They are so responsive and fast to get back. I never worry that I won’t have a sitter anymore. All the sitters they sent were great or awesome. I never worry when we go out when I’m booking with CSS. It’s so easy to not have to screen and search for a sitter on your own– you never know what will come of it. With CSS I know a sitter will there and my kids will love her. I’ve recommended CSS to friends. Yes you can do it on your own, but for the small fee it worth it for busy moms. I’m new to Chicago too, so it was a great option. I’m booking a sitter for next weekend!

Everyone has there own personality and their own experiences. If I ever have another emergency night out, I will definitely book here again. (Sitter: Maggie Baby: 1 mo old little girl) Tori, the CSS main contact, called super quick after I placed an online request.

So I decided to hire a sitter to come to my wedding, to try to minimize the screaming-​baby quotient at cocktail hour and during the reception. I thought this was a possbily brilliant but possibly disastrous idea, as parents might not warm to the concept of handing their tiny people off to a complete stranger in a semi-​public place (not to mention what I perceive as children’s propensity to thwart all well-​intentioned plans).
All I can say is that Maryann was freaking AMAZING. She showed up early, bearing toys and a big grin, and the tinies were never seen or heard from again until it was time for their parents to carry them off into the night. They loved Maryann immediately and followed her everywhere. Then, after they left, she came and danced with us to Call Me Maybe.
Ten stars. Twenty. Book her immediately.

Chicago Super Sitters is the BEST placement agency ever. Tori worked tirelessly to help us find the most perfect person on the planet to care for our 2 year old son on a regular basis. And she did it quickly. Caregivers were vetted, our requirements and wishes were taken into serious consideration and 1 week and 3 interviews later she found someone my son loves, who loves my son and couldn’t be a more perfect fit for our family and lifestyle. I know this sounds like a bunch of hyperbole but it’s not. I really don’t think anyone could have done a better job finding us a sitter and I don’t think anyone could have been a better sitter for our son.

Having 9 year olds and a little one, I have had a lot of experience with babysitters… Chicago Super Sitters is excellent! Each sitter we’ve experienced is better than the one before her. Starting with the communication from Tori about who is available and contact numbers to the sitters themselves and their interaction with the whole family! The sitters took the time to take in the details of the kids’ needs and were attentive to specifics. They made great efforts to engage with the kids in their comfort zones and really found a way to connect with each. I would highly recommend this group for locals as well as any out of town visitor who may be apprehensive about hiring someone. They are a professional group who knows how to have fun with kids and interact with parents in a reassuring manner. My kids had nothing but good things to say about each of the sitters as well. Just an excellent group of people!

Great service! Tori the owner is very responsive and reassuring. We have used this service twice and have loved both sitters – especially Angela! I highly recommend them.

Chicago Super Sitters is a great resource for responsible, interactive sitters. They can easily provide a sitter on short notice, and the rates are reasonable.
I have referred many friends and clients to Tori & the Super Sitters and everyone is impressed with how easy and reliable they are. They have all their bases covered and can keep up with the «usual routine» for bedtimes, meals, and behavioral expectations PLUS they provide a super fun sitter to play with… I trust them 100%.

We went to Chicago for a wedding where both my kids (3 & 5) were in the bridal party… We had a sitter from Chicago Super Sitters help watch the kids pre-​wedding through the end of the night. This was not an easy gig for the babysitter (I felt bad)… but our sitter was amazing!
Our communications with Tori (owner) from the beginning were fantastic. She was reliable, friendly, and helpful. She even provided me a list of kid friendly things to do in Chicago.
We were provided the perfect sitter… She was able to navigate a wedding of 175 strangers, deal with my clingy son and successfully get the kids to bed.
I don’t know what we would have done without her.
I would recommend Super Sitters in a heartbeat. I felt like I was referred by a friend not a service.