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Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish...
Care member
Alma L.
Riverside, IL
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of 3 children two girls and one boy. My first she is 6 she will be starting first grade on August 25th, my Son is 3 and he will be also attending catholic school. My little one will be two and she will be staying home with mommy. I am currently working with the state in getting my home day care license in meeting...
5.0
"We interviewed and I really liked Alma and her daycare. You can tell she loves kids and provides a safe, fun and creative environment for the children in her care. The only reason I decided to go with a sitter at home instead of Alma's daycare was to avoid having...
Anna T.
5.0
(2)
Hello!
I'm 28, a mother of two beautiful girls, ages 5 and 7. I have had experience with caring for other children from ages 2 months to 8 years old. I love to do some cool activities like puzzles, board games or whatever interests your little one. I can do light house keeping, dishes, laundry or just organize while they are...
Crishna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Crishna is a great friend that has taken care of my two boys and has been for 4 years now. My 6 year old and my 1 year old, they truly love her. She's great with infants and school age students and has so much patience. She makes sure they're always happy and well...
Bianca M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(4)
My name is Janine, I'm from Brazil, I'm 44 years old and leaving in Chicago.
I would like to share more details about my previous experience:
- I spent 10 years providing full-time care to a boy from the day he was born until he turned 10.
- I worked part-time with a girl from her birth until she was 7 years old.
- For 7...
Janine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"She was great with my baby!
I didn’t have to think twice whether she is clean, fed or happy/content, she always was. She also took great care the rest of the family,she cooked and cleaned even though that was not in her job description.
I would definitely rehire...
Bojana P.
Jessica K.
Downers Grove, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds including those with special needs.
My approach to childcare focuses on creating a warm, safe, and structured environment where children feel encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. I prioritize open...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was very good with my kids. She was Very caring and understanding and was very good at staying patient. She handled the non stop questions and need for explanations without an issue. I loved that Jessica understood that each kid is unique and was great at...
Irene B.
Susan B.
Elmhurst, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up. They are all now grown and on their own.
I've been both a part-time and full time nanny for an amazing family for the last 5 years. When I started, the children were ages 8, 6, 3 and newborn (3 boys, 1 girl). It has been fun watching them grow...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have...
Melissa S.
4.7
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am 46 and have infant, toddler, multi-children experience! I grew up in a large family where I helped raise my brothers and sisters from a young age through high school. I cooked, cleaned and managed the household as well as managed after school activities. I am creative and enjoy doing crafts with kids, games, sports,...
Jodine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Jodine worked with us for ~2 weeks, during which she primarily helped care for our 3-month old baby and performed light household duties (children's laundry, vacuuming, dishes, etc). She also had some interaction with our 4- and 2-year-old children. Jodine has an...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong nanny, married with a college educated daughter. I have spent my entire career providing loving care for children. 27 of those years I spent with just three families. Now I'm going to the weddings of my first kids! My current family is growing up and I am looking for a new family to help. I love being part of a...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Elena. She is very reliable and motivated and approaches everything with care and patience. She cared for and helped raise our two daughters, M. (2 years old) and H. (3 months old) from late 2021 into 2022. Elena came to work on time,...
Jamie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn was amazing. She was always on time, very organized and clean. My kids love Jocelyn she creative, happy and positive. Best thing about Jocelyn is she is always open to try new things. If it wasn't for us moving we would still want her to help with our...
Jenny N.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I am a proud parent of 3 college students. I have been a nanny for the past 13 years. I love working with kids, I know how different each child can be and have experience with kids of all ages. I am committed, reliable, loving and hardworking. I also love reading to kids, outdoor adventures and walks in the...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria as a exceptional caregiver. She has provided loving and engaging care for our 2 children, ages 3 and 1. She was always on time, patient, reliable and is very good at communicating. She also speaks in spanish which was a plus for our...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Perpetual and I am passionate about supporting local families. I graduated in 2016 with my degree in health and human physiology. I have enjoyed utilizing my background in health and exercise by incorporating exercise into play. I have over 5 years of experience including babysitting, preschool teaching and...
Perpetual can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As a small business owner, I've had to hire many nannies to watch my 3 kids over the years. Out of all them, Perpetual is the best by far! She makes sure each one of my children receives attention and love. When my she noticed my son was struggling with math, she...
Ellen A.
Leah G.
Chicago, IL
$17-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Leah! I'm from Chicago & would love to be your nanny! I have worked with kids from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old! I have 6 years of experience & would love to find a family to grow with. I am passionate about providing a safe & healthy environment for your child & building a strong relationship with the family! I...
Leah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah has been amazing with my 3 year son the past year, i always trusted her with him always never felt nervous or uneasy ever. She can connect with children easily and naturally. She would be a good fit in any home with children that need to be cared for on a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Jesse can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked."
David D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been a full-time nanny for about 15 years now. My experience is from premature babies to middle school-aged kids, also kids with special needs. I am very patient and a loving person. Love to be outdoors, doing activities, singing, reading and dancing with kids. I have my own car willing to use to transport kids...
Miriam can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wife and I could tell she was a natural in the first few moments she met the kids. Our 1yo and 3yo boys loved her! Wife and I went on a date and felt very relaxed having Miriam watch over the boys. Thank you, Miriam!"
Jonathan U.
5.0
(2)
My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
I pride myself on being patient,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny since 1997, I have experience with different age group, and I worked with families in different part of Chicago-land,
I am responsible, reliable, patient, and professional nanny, I have a great love and passion to work with children, I can play, read and engage the child into different activities...
Hakima can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 2 year old warmed up to Hakima immediately, and enjoys their time together every week. She currently comes over one morning a week, and has been flexible when we've asked for additional time. She spends a lot of time outside, finds activities to do, and has...
Jeff H.
Marykate G.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Mary Kate . I am a high school math teacher looking for a summer nannying job. I have 4 years of nannying experience, and I have babysat since I was 12 years old. I enjoy being outside in the summer and spending time with family and my golden retriever puppy, Nike. I am very reliable and flexible about hours and pay....
Marykate can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marykate is absolutely amazing!!! She is sweet and caring. She watched our 1yo last summer and occasionally had all 3 kids (6,4,1) and our children adore her. Marykate was our first time hire from care.com and we got so lucky with such amazing person. We were sad...
Lina B.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Genevieve and I am a devoted and reliable child caregiver with 18+ years of experience. I've worked primarily with newborns and toddlers but enjoy working with children of all ages.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, arts and crafts, baking, gardening and DIY projects at home.
Here are some of my experience...
Genevieve can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenny was our nanny for almost 2 years. She did an excellent job of taking care of our daughter, taking her to activities, and she was always neat and organized in our house. I trust her completely and she really cares about her kiddos. "
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
4.0
"Shelby nannied for us for two months before we no longer needed care. She was great with communication and our kiddos enjoyed their time with her!"
Shannon F.
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Recent after school nanny reviews from local parents in Western Springs, IL
Laura P.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish I could find a Laura in every state...
- Care member
Alma L.
5.0
We interviewed and I really liked Alma and her daycare. You can tell she loves kids and provides a safe, fun and creative environment for the children in her care. The only reason I decided to go with a sitter at home instead of Alma's daycare was to avoid having to drive on a day I am already...
- Anna T.
Crishna G.
5.0
Crishna is a great friend that has taken care of my two boys and has been for 4 years now. My 6 year old and my 1 year old, they truly love her. She's great with infants and school age students and has so much patience. She makes sure they're always happy and well fed. I definitely recommend Crishna...
- Bianca M.
Jurate C.
5.0
Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We would definitely hire her again.
- Taylor S.
Janine L.
5.0
She was great with my baby!
I didn’t have to think twice whether she is clean, fed or happy/content, she always was. She also took great care the rest of the family,she cooked and cleaned even though that was not in her job description.
I would definitely rehire her.
- Bojana P.
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