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Olivia R.


Chicago, IL

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Patient, loving, and nurturing Nanny with experience caring for newborns and older. Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities for all children. Encouraging children to be the best versions of themselves while assisting them with the activities they love and excel at. Here is a brief rundown of my employment...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia was wonderful! She helped watch our 2 and 4 year old boys during the work week. She took a lot of initiative in finding activities for our boys in and outside of the home (painting, cooking with them, playground adventures, fort building and more). The boys...

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Erin O.


Mount Prospect, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erin and I currently work as a TA for North Shore School District 112. I just recently got my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology at Bradley University in May 2017. I have worked off an on with children for years and love every second of it! I have held nanny positions, worked in a daycare, and babysat on occasion for...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erin is dependable, trustworthy and caring. She is great with all ages. She takes direction easily and responds positively to feedback. I highly recommend her!"

Susan R.

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Kinga S.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kinga. I have 17 years of experience with children. My first job was for a wonderful family with 3 kids. I've been with them for 7 years starting when the twin girls were 5 months old, and the boy was 5 years old. My next job was for an amazing family taking care of lovely 10-month-old twin boys. Unfortunately, they...
Kinga can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kinga was great, very responsible and calm amidst our 3 young kids."

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Bethann B.


Skokie, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job, And/or Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights & Weekend

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Beth-Ann and I have been blessed to have 25 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers as a school professional and Nanny. The most important thing to me over the years has been to develop a healthy, working relationship with both the children and parents. Providing the time I spend with...
Bethann can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Finn E.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mindful Play

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Finn, and I have over 13 years combined experience working with youth of all ages. I got my start in youth work by programming and directing a summer camp for 10 years, working closely with varied groups of 7-13-year-olds. I also spent time as a case manager in homeless shelters and housing programs for teens, helping...
Finn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I worked with Finn for ten years at Rowe Camp and Conference Center's Young People's Camp. The thing to know about Finn is that if you choose them to be your children's caregiver, you'll be choosing someone whose biggest goals are to understand your kids, listen...

Megan G.

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Kristen S.


Chicago, IL

$26-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. I have a passion for education and have been a teacher assistant, nanny for 2 summers, and helped with after school homework once a week for under...
5.0
"Kristen was great at communicating before she came. She's very responsible and my son enjoyed playing with her. Would definitely recommend and hire again!"

Alicia S.

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Ashley R.


Grayslake, IL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...

Alexandria S.

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Taylor L.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have 25+ years of childcare experience, including 10 years in paid positions. I am an engaged parent to my two daughters (now ages 8 and 11). My experience includes being a children and family facilitator at Chicago Children's Museum (ages 1 to 10 years), leading before and after school daycare (ages 8 months to 12 years), and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is creative and engaging. He comes with many years of experience and I would certainly hire him to care for kids!"

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Katherine A.


Evanston, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

4th Grade Teacher And Master Student

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Donalisa H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Donalisa

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Donalisa! I like working with kids because working with kids is fun. There's never a day that is the same with children. You get to be a part of a community that helps children learn, grow, and develop to their greatest potential. I have always had a passion for working with children. I started working with kids when I...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Donalisa is wonderful! She is kind, calm, playful, dependable, and fully present with the kids. My children adore her, and always look forward her coming over to watch them. She is a real professional- I always feel relaxed and grateful knowing that my children...

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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children ages 2-16 for about 5 years in a professional setting. I first worked at an after school care program for a school in the area before becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and working with children on the Autism Spectrum for the past 2 years. I am CPR and safety care certified as well as...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...

Alexis A.

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Anja E.


Evanston, IL

$15-32/hr4 yrs exp

Flexible Fun Sitter On Wheels!

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anja is amazing! She was the daily after-school babysitter for our kids when they were 7 & 10 YOs. She is a great combo of warm, fun-loving, and responsible. My kids adore her! I highly recommend her."

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Meredith J.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Worker

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.

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Rebecca T.


Chicago, IL

$25-31/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet and caring. Great with my two girls ages 6 and 4. Would absolutely hire her again."

Kyle S.

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Sarah H.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr4 yrs exp

I have two years work experience at a before and after school program, with summer and winter break programs. In charge of supervising, conducting activities and lessons, and caring for groups of 30+ elementary aged children. Two years experience of private babysitting. Children ages 3-12, experience driving children, preparing...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Sarah has been of great help to my family. She is prompt. She takes instruction well. My child loved having her around. I would strongly recommend her for any family!"

Jessica O.

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Aleksandra B.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 46-year-old woman. I am a very motivated individual with much patience. I love children and adore spending time with them. I enjoy doing this because spending time with kids makes me happy and cheerful. I have been a full-time Nanny for three separate families in the past. I would like to continue working in this field. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra has worked for me for 4 years and she is great! She is very patient and loving towards my children. My children were 5 months and 2 years old when Alex started. As a parent, you worry about who you leave your kids with but after getting to know Alex, I...

Elizabeth R.

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Madison E.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old and have experience in after-school care, summer day camp, nannying, and daycare center care. I am comfortable with all age groups spanning from infants to teenagers and am comfortable caring for more than 1 child at a time! I'm...
Madison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so...

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Mia D.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...

Marilupe M.

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Stephanie A.


Waukegan, IL

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

A Little More About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a job that will further my experience with childcare as I am studying to be a bilingual elementary school teacher. I will be continuing my education during the school year, so I ask that you please be mindful of my schedule :) In my spare time, I like to spend my day outside and try new things as I come across...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was an outstanding babysitter! All my kids absolutely loved her. She is kind, respectful, and always punctual. She even goes out of her way to help tidy up the house. Her dedication and warm personality made her a perfect fit for our family. We will most...

Alma P.

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Angelica M.


Chicago, IL

$27-35/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"DELIGHTFUL, SELF-MOTIVATED, ATTENTIVE, KINDHEARTED, PROACTIVE, CARING, GENUINE, TRUSTWORTHY, RESPONSIBLE, PUNCTUAL, RELIABLE. These words all describe Angie and her natural ability to provide the best care to our now 11-month-old daughter. In every way Angie made...

Neveen F.

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Highland Park, IL

Olivia R.

5.0

Olivia was wonderful! She helped watch our 2 and 4 year old boys during the work week. She took a lot of initiative in finding activities for our boys in and outside of the home (painting, cooking with them, playground adventures, fort building and more). The boys loved their time with her. I’m...

- Care member

Erin O.

5.0

Erin is dependable, trustworthy and caring. She is great with all ages. She takes direction easily and responds positively to feedback. I highly recommend her!

- Susan R.

Kinga S.

5.0

Kinga was great, very responsible and calm amidst our 3 young kids.

- Care member

Finn E.

5.0

Finn babysat for my very active 3 year old a couple of times. He was punctual and professional, warm and grounded, and very playful. My son loved him and asks about him often. He's moved out of our area or we'd continue to work with him for a long time.

- Jill D.

Kristen S.

5.0

My baby boy immediately loved her when he got to meet her for the first time. I think her gentle and soft energy makes him comfortable. She is very thoughtful and sweet as well. We definitely recommend her.

- Care member

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