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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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hadeel H.
Harwood Heights, IL
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for caring for children. From my early experiences babysitting to my current role as a childcare provider, I've dedicated myself to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for kids. With three years of experience under my belt, I'm confident in my ability to handle up to three children of...
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & 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...
Kuzo I.
Harwood Heights, IL
$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for 15 years, and I adore the creativity and imagination that come with caring for children. I thrive on educational games that encourage learning and discovery. If your family has pets, I can assure you I'm comfortable with them too!
With my extensive experience, I understand the importance of...
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...
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Ashlee, and I have babysat kids of all ages since high school (I am now finishing my MA). I have experience with kids of all ages, from infant to school age and I am comfortable with pets of all sizes. I have experience with school pick-ups/drop-offs, homework help, fun after-school activities, bedtime, and more. I...
Ashlee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashlee was so wonderful with our toddler & infant. She has such a gentle demeanor that made my toddler feel a lot better after some initial separation anxiety. She made us feel so at ease leaving them in her care while we went out for the night. We would love to...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & 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
(4)
Hello there! I'm Anja (AN-YA) I'm a 24-year-old freelance professional with a passion for working with children. I started officially at 14 as a camp counselor and quickly took on more responsibilities, earning the Outstanding Service Award by my third year and becoming a facilitator for the City of Evanston, where I helped...
Anja can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anja is great at caregiving because she is a person that Hey Cu. She babysat for me a few times for date nights for a couple hours and was responsive, and my son was put at ease and comfortable.No matter what field she enters she is focused, engaging and strives to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Judith, and I have over 5 years of nanny and care giving experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I am currently in nursing school, hoping to become a pediatric nurse after I graduate. I am really passionate and drawn towards kids of all ages.
I am fully experienced in...
Judith can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Judy is very sweet, caring and dependable. The kids adore her."
Mytram S.
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, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is great with kids and is extremely trustworthy. She has lots of patience and understands kids' needs. She can efficiently and properly deal with difficult situations or accidents. Meredith has lots of experience with a wide age range from her time as a...
Claire E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Stella. I've been working as a babysitter for over 10 yrs now + 7 yrs as a senior caregiver: 4 yrs with a newborn and another 4 with an autistic teen and his brother and sister (also teens). Additionally I have worked with twins, can help with laundry, meal preparation. I am a responsible, dependable and caring...
Stela can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Stela was absolutely amazing!!! There are not enough good things I could say about her. I have a 2 1/2-year-old daughter and an 8 month old son. She watched both children for me while I worked from home without missing a beat. My daughter enjoyed seeing her every...
Tamara C.
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
"Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key part of our childcare team as our family needs have evolved. She is trustworthy, professional, highly skilled with...
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
Victoria W.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience in childcare with Chicago Park District for 5 years and as a nanny/babysitter for 9 years. Helping with homework, after school activities, provide meals/meal prep along with household duties are a few of the things I do. I'm comfortable with pets and I have my own car. I am CPR certified as well, looking...
Victoria can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family recently moved to Canton and we're looking for someone for Christmas occasional date nights. Victoria interviewed very well and my girls instantly liked her. On our scheduled outing, Victoria was on time and very professional. We will definitely hire her...
Toni D.
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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.
Ashlee R.
5.0
Ashlee was so wonderful with our toddler & infant. She has such a gentle demeanor that made my toddler feel a lot better after some initial separation anxiety. She made us feel so at ease leaving them in her care while we went out for the night. We would love to have her watch our children again!
- Care member
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.
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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.