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Isabela M.


Palos Park, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Babysitter Ready To Create Fun And Positive Experiences

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Hi! I am a college student majoring in occupational therapy with a flexible schedule and passion for childcare. I have extensive babysitting experience and absolutely love spending time with kids. My goal is to create a positive, enthusiastic environment where children feel happy and engaged. Whether it is helping with homework,...
Isabela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Sara K.


Palos Park, IL

$14-22/hr2 yrs exp

Creative Sitter Who Loves To Craft! :)

Hi families! I have been babysitting since I was 14, so I've got loads of experience when it comes to working with kids. I'm an art major currently at GVSU, so I'm great at coming up with creative ways to keep your kids entertained. I'm open to helping out with errands, house maintenance, and even carpooling if needed. Can't...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maria F.


Blue Island, IL

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."

Victoria R.

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Bonniejean M.


Mokena, IL

$22-50/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver / Special Needs/ Organizer

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and caregiver. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well. I like working with kids because kids' rock! They are unique because each and...
Bonniejean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Bonnie is absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We are very pleased with her and are lucky we found her! She is kind, patient, friendly, outgoing, and very caring!! She spends a lot of time doing hands on activities with our daughter! She is learning so much each...

Stephanie D.

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Lindsay W.


Mokena, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate, divorced, mother of four (all in school). I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have 30+ years of experience. I have also worked in daycare centers, as a nanny and babysat out of my home. The family I currently nanny for is on maternity leave until 3/25/25. I am available full time...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to...

Karla N.

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Erin S.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a college student-athlete at Trinity College in Connecticut but I live in the south suburbs of Chicago! I am a member of the softball team at Trinity College and this will be my first summer in a very long time not filled up with travel softball. I have a very open schedule all summer and lot of experience...
5.0
"Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors."

Roxane H.

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Amanda K.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a nursing student, my goal is to specialize in pediatrics, children are my passion it's who I want to be around for the rest of my life, I have many years of babysitting experience ranging from newborns to school age children. I am a very energetic and outgoing babysitter, I plan activities and always make sure...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

4.0
"Amanda worked with our family for a couple of weeks. She was great with our boys. Scheduling was an issue so we parted ways."

Patricia L.

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Felice W.


Crestwood, IL

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...
Felice can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Truly nothing but positive things to say about Miss Felice! She came into our home when our daughter was 1 and a new baby was on the way just a short time later. She provides such a level of comfort, and we trust her immensely with our kids. She is communicative,...

Kimberly S.

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Laura P.


Palos Hills, IL

$18/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We have been using Laura for a little over a year and couldn't be happier. She is flexible, reliable, communicative and we truly feel our son is safe in her home. She has an endless amount of toys and books but she also does craft projects with the kids and teaches...

Colleen M.

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Kailey M.


Lemont, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is kailey, I live in Lemont. I love kids I always have, Ive been watching my younger cousins since I was young enough to have a babysitter myself!! For a little while I babysat a 2-year-old full time Mon-Fri 7-1. Loved her! They don t need me anymore but still ask me to watch her for date nights & little things...
Kailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We interviewed Kailey to watch our newborn daughter. She was very energetic and kind. Kailey also had wonderful references. I'm sure she will be a great nanny for a family!"

Leann D.

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Gretchene D.


Hinsdale, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated Filipino Available For Infant Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for my two nephews from birth through their grammar school years. I changed diapers, bottle fed them, took them to the doctors, bathed them, cooked their meals, and assisted them with their school work. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, Visaya and Japanese.
5.0
"I love Gretchene and so does my 4 year old daughter. She plays with her and helps her write her abc's. She watches movies with her and she also cleans the kitchen. I'm grateful for her. She is always available when I need her, on time and sweet as can be. She loves...

Jessica N.

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Alexa R.


Chicago, IL

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing. I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."

Kyle G.

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Evelyn R.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time and Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have taken care of my friends children on a daily scheduled basis. I have also taken care of and helped raise my siblings' children. I've taken care of newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very big on reading and arts and crafts. Anything to keep children's minds stimulated. I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"Very easy to work with, good with babies."

Ela U.

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Demetra T.


Hinsdale, IL

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Part Time Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Demetra and I am able to fulfill any part-time childcare needs during both weekdays and weekends. I have three years of experience in childcare with toddler and elementary-age children. I am able to change diapers, perform light housekeeping tasks, assist with homework, and drive if necessary. I speak French and...
Demetra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 11-month-old babygirl and although my availability for recurring weekly clients is limited, I am always interested in potential bookings for unique needs including but not limited to: PA/FA hours, date nights, pet sitting, and caregiving gigs. I have unique experience as a chaperone or...
Jasmyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She is amazing with kids and always on time!"

Remee A.

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Mareena M.


La Grange, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Lots Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My names Mareena and I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with numerous families with children from the ages of newborn to 13. Providing care for your little ones is what I do best. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. Your child's safety is my top priority. Besides providing your...
Mareena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"she is amazing with children. She has babysat our daughter since she was 2 weeks old . She was always on time. She is very trustworthy that she house sat for us when we went on vacation. we still use her from time to time but it was due to our schedule why we...

Dan A.

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Rachel C.


Lemont, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I will be finishing my masters program in May and graduating with my Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. I start my position at a K-5 elementary school in the fall and I am looking for a full-time nannying job for this summer (2023). I have been providing child care both as needed and in full time positions since I...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel is a GREAT pet/house-sitter!!! We trust her with our 4 dogs and our home. We know they are in very capable & loving hands when we leave them with Rachel. She's extremely reliable and responsible and the dogs really love her too!"

Karen F.

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Amanda M.


Lemont, IL

$25-27/hr7 yrs exp

I have my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and have my level 4 ECE Credential. I was a teacher's aid at a daycare center in 2015 for about 3 years, then worked at Lifetime athletic in the child care center for almost 4 years. I was also a lead preschool teacher for 3-4-year-olds for a year. During Covid, I tutored multiple...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Ava K.


Lemont, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ava! I'm a senior at Lemont High School. When I'm not at school or hostessing at Fork and Spoon Cafe, I love to babysit. I'm fun, patient, and energetic and will always make the most out of my time with your kids. I can drive, tutor, and clean as well. While I only have 1 year of babysitting experience from non-family...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Anaeliese K.


Palos Heights, IL

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Babysitting/nannying Jobs!

I have 5 years of experience in working with children. I have nannied every summer for the past 5 years! I also worked in after-school care at a private school, watching kids from ages 4-13. I am looking for jobs because I am currently a college student in the area! I can send a resume as well!
Anaeliese can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Park, IL

Maria F.

5.0

We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.

- Victoria R.

Bonniejean M.

5.0

Bonnie is absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We are very pleased with her and are lucky we found her! She is kind, patient, friendly, outgoing, and very caring!! She spends a lot of time doing hands on activities with our daughter! She is learning so much each and every day! I highly recommend...

- Stephanie D.

Lindsay W.

5.0

Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to still know how many naps, how long...

- Karla N.

Erin S.

5.0

Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors.

- Roxane H.

Amanda K.

4.0

Amanda worked with our family for a couple of weeks. She was great with our boys. Scheduling was an issue so we parted ways.

- Patricia L.

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