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Hello! My name Maggie. I have been working with children for 8+ years. I have an Associates in Early Childhood education. I have been working with children ages birth- teenagers for 8 years. I started off working as a daycare assistant and then became a preschool teacher for 5 years. Currently I am working as a Spanish teacher...
Magdalena can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hanan N.
Harwood Heights, IL
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny
A dedicated and caring nanny with strong experience in early childhood education, skilled in providing exceptional care and creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Key Qualifications:
Over 18 years of working experience in childcare
I have good experience with different ages and stages of children's...
I volunteered and worked at a Day Care Center I have plenty of experience caring for infants little as newborn. If you would like to know more feel free to email me, thank you!
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them.
I'm patient and calm, creative and imaginative, and friendly and approachable. I believe that children thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel safe and loved, and I strive to create this type of environment for every child I...
Alondra D.
Harwood Heights, IL
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've been a nurturing caregiver for the past year, and I'm passionate about supporting families by providing childcare. I've always wanted to make a positive impact on the lives of children, and I believe that my calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, make me an ideal caregiver.
I prioritize...
Vanessa P.
Harwood Heights, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi all! I'm currently in pharmacy school at UIC and looking for a part-time or occasional date night sitter position. I have experience in tutoring and babysitting children ranging from 3-12 years old. I hope to specialize in pediatrics after graduating, so I really enjoy bonding with children and providing an enjoyable, safe...
Jiranun T.
Harwood Heights, IL
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a strong desire to foster children's growth and positively impact their lives. With a year experience and a graduate degree, I'm equipped to care for children aged one to six.
As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board...
Jiranun can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My experience babysitting began when I was just 12 years old. I put an ad in a local newspaper. I got one response and with my mother's supervision, I took care of a 3-year-old boy that summer. The relationship with him and his family turned into a 25-year friendship. I babysat throughout high school and then eight years ago, I...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Nancy is sent from heaven!! As a mom new to IL, finding a new sitter always made me a bit nervous. That changed shortly after meeting Nancy! She engaged and got to know the kids from the start. She gave us a full report each time we returned home. My kids are so...
Jc B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...
Clare can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again."
Joseph A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When I came to the US more than 20 years ago, I worked for families as a live-in nanny. Later on, I had my own family and I raised three children which are now in high school. After they started attending school, I worked sometimes as a housekeeper and sometimes as a nanny.
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)"
Krista B.
5.0
(1)
I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Meredith I am 24 and I'm an art teacher/nanny/babysitter. I have worked in various positions of child care and I am a certified elementary age and art teacher. Some of my previous jobs have been an over night summer camp counselor, daycare worker, babysitter, day camp counselor, after school educator, tutor...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith was a great help and very capable. Her patience and background in early child development were of major benefit to our family! Even with living significantly far from our home she was on time and flexible with her schedule to accommodate our daughter"
Tommy H.
Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny was so fantastic! Our little guy felt comfortable with her almost immediately and they had so much fun together. She was here during my first weekend away from my kiddo and I felt so great knowing that Sam was safe and happy while I was out of town. Would...
Suzy D.
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$21-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my cousin brother was born I looked after him with my grandmother and when my grandmother went somewhere I was responsible for him. I was taking care of him under supervision of an adult until he was 6 months than I looked after him on my own for almost 3year after school and on...
Nomfundo can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have the privilege of having Nomfundo care for my son, and I can wholeheartedly describe her as a delightful human! She's not only trustworthy but also incredibly thoughtful and considerate in her approach to childcare. Her promptness is truly impressive, and...
Chelli L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After graduating college, I was hired as a live-in nanny for a family that I babysat for for a year and a half. They have two girls and one boy ages 4, 2, and 1. I took the 4-year-old to school, cooked them meals, got them ready in the morning, and put them down for a nap and bed in addition to playing with them all day. I also...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Any family would be lucky to have Jacqueline!!! She is dependable, always on time, and always communicates well about schedules, etc. She is so wonderful with our children. She has prepared meals for them, helped with potty training/diapers, given them naps, and...
Meaghan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a rising college senior who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
4.0
"Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend...
Joni P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have 8 years of experience with babysitting/pet sitting/nannying/etc. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have worked with children ages 8-10 with their remote learning. Fairly tech savvy, genuinely enjoy children and don't have issues watching large groups. I'm also taking this pandemic seriously and am willing to...
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Gillian nannied my daughter and son for 4 years. She is punctual, responsible and caring. She has been a fantastic role model for my kids. They still talk about how Gillian has showed them how to work hard and save money. She is kind and playful. Countless hours...
Desi P.
Chiara P.
Chicago, IL
$20-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm An Empty Nester Looking For Work. I Love Kids And Can Do Minor House Chores, Help With Homework
5.0
(2)
I was employed by Sitter City for a time, about 6 months to 1 year. For the past 6 years I have been volunteering for The After School Program sponsored by Living Water Community Church. I helped tutor Arts and Crafts and homework.
Chiara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Simply put Chiara is amazing . Not only is she kind and caring, she also anticipates our needs and makes herself available outside of her regular hours. I wholeheartedly recommend her for your family"
Rinku J.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Harwood Heights, IL
Nancy J.
5.0
Nancy is sent from heaven!! As a mom new to IL, finding a new sitter always made me a bit nervous. That changed shortly after meeting Nancy! She engaged and got to know the kids from the start. She gave us a full report each time we returned home. My kids are so comfortable with her, she feels like...
- Jc B.
Clare F.
5.0
Excellent sitter, kids had a great time.
- Care member
Munirih P.
5.0
Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again.
- Joseph A.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)
- Krista B.
Meredith J.
5.0
Meredith was a great help and very capable. Her patience and background in early child development were of major benefit to our family! Even with living significantly far from our home she was on time and flexible with her schedule to accommodate our daughter
- Tommy H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Harwood Heights, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in Harwood Heights, IL to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Harwood Heights, IL is $20.14. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Harwood Heights, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Harwood Heights, IL to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Harwood Heights, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Harwood Heights, IL.