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Babysitters in Harvey, IL

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Dinora R.


Tinley Park, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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A few family members work in the flight industry and I was the on call sitter sometimes starting at night and finishing in the morning. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew that I have watched over for 8 years. I was also a sitter for a family with 2 girls between the ages of 5 and 9 for a couple years. Pets are no issue for me since I...
Dinora can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's very engaging with the kids. Seems to really understand how a child's mind thinks. She has a great energy and is very creative."

Nicol R.

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Itzel V.


Oak Lawn, IL

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and enriching environment for children. My previous babysitting roles have shaped my approach to caregiving, instilling in me the desire to positively impact children's lives. My calm and friendly demeanor...
Itzel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We've hired Itzel as a child care provider on numerous occasions to care for our child. She is professional, trustworthy, reliable, timely and provides a safe and nurturing environment for our child. She is very good at building rapport, engaging and creating a...

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Lesly A.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Outgoing And Creative !!

I love playing sports and doing outdoor activities. I have worked with children of all ages. I enjoy creating safe and positive experiences for the children. I'm very creative and outgoing which allows me to interact with younger kids more easily. I hope to someday become a school counselor myself and continue working with kids.
Lesly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her! "

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Michele D.


Tinley Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Bio

I am a mother of 3 grown children. I have been working in childcare for the past 25 years and have worked with ages infant through school age. I enjoy helping children learn and grow. I am CPR certified and COVID vaccinated. I'd describe my personality as caring, creative and fun I like working with kids because it makes me...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michele was a great nanny for our family. She is dependable, trustworthy and loving. Our son felt comfortable with her from the beginning and loves her greatly!"

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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy working with them very much. I have been and am...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Jasmine is very tentative and gentle with my one year old daughter, who is fussy and attached to her dad and I . She is a professional in this field . My daughter cries when we get there and before leaving out the door Jasmine has her to stop crying . Jasmine sends...

Angelique B.

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Darriea J.


Chicago, IL

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hey, I'm Darriea You May Call Me Dee. I'm Well Rounded, Patient, And Enthusiastic.

I'd describe my personality as punctual, organized, and compatible. I like working with kids because they're such sweet people they make my day. I learn so many valuable skills by working with kids. I'm very percipient and loving for children. My son is with family for the summer and I want to stay busy while he's gone. I'm...
5.0
"Very thorough and professional such a beautiful young woman "

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Jenna R.


Munster, IN

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

Maria W.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...

Colleen C.

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Mariah W.


Markham, IL

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Nurse Midwife Available For Part-time/Date Night Help

Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended up not needing a sitter for the dates specified, so we did not have the chance to hire her. However, I will...

Jenna K.

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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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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

Ela U.

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Angelica S.


Park Forest, IL

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Angelica.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as wholeheartedly caring, compassionate, and detail oriented. I like working with kids because every day is something new and no matter the challenges the world faces they find something, anything to be happy about. Children when their interest gets peaked have this gleam in their eye and it feels...
5.0
"We absolutely fell in love with Angelica! My 2 boys 9 & 7 get so excited when she comes. We have been hiring her for random days for about 2 years. She is warm, loving, genuinely cares, and always on time. If your looking for a dependable, loving person to care for...

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Gloria P.


Chicago, IL

$10-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for my nieces and nephew, whose ages range from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience caring for family with dementia. I am working towards becoming a music therapist and I have experience caring for individuals with many different disabilities. I look forward to meeting you!
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"She spent time with our daughter, drew pics, went to the pool and watched movies. We tried to book her again for the following night but she was booked. Highly recommend. "

Chris C.

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Kaitlyn C.


Hammond, IN

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Mom Of 2 Looking To Help You!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids made a mess. I wasn't bothered by trivial decisions as she took care of whatever the situation like a pro. My...

Jane W.

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Taylor T.


Munster, IN

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my two toddlers. She is very professional, kind and she was able to relate to both of my kids right away!"

Jen S.

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Loving Mom Who Would Love To Help You!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Eileen and I'd love to help!. I've been a caregiver/ nanny for 25+years and I LOVE IT!! I have CPR and first aid training. I'm a mom of 3 magnificent individuals! I've taken care of children of all ages, siblings(3+), and children with disabilities. I can do date nights, occasional overnights and last minute...
Eileen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Eileen was punctual. She jumped right in and cared for our 1 yo daughter like she was her own. She also did light housework while our daughter napped. I would definitely book her again "

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Erin R.


Evergreen Park, IL

$15-17/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Specializing In ASD

Experienced care provider, administering supervision and guidance to children and elderly in public venues and private home settings. Dedicated to helping children better understand the world around them while providing enrichment through play and learning. Committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for learning and...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Madelyn B.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Your New Favorite Babysitter!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all, My name is Maddy and I am a 23 law student at the University of Illinois. Prior to law school, I majored in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development. I received my B. S. from the University of Illinois in 2022. Post graduation, I started working full-time at the...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Stefanie B.


Midlothian, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Young Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for years. I have multiple references and am going to college in the fall. I love kids and will think of many fun crafts and activities for all ages. I also have started doing organizing and cleaning jobs. Mainly laundry and rearranging closet space cleaning bathrooms.
Stefanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I've enjoyed working with kids for years now! I've been regularly babysitting for my cousins kids since I was 15 and have had the privilege of being a teacher in the special needs department at my church. I consider myself to loving, patient & caring with kids, which gets me to have a good sister like bond with kids. I...
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Erikka C.


Crestwood, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available.

Hi, My name is Erikka! I would like to extend my services to you in order to assist in making your life easier! I have 10 years of babysitting experience. These children range from newborns to 8th grade. I am currently a 2nd grade teacher but have experience with all ages I am a very energetic, caring, responsible, and...
Erikka can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Harvey, IL

Dinora R.

5.0

She's very engaging with the kids. Seems to really understand how a child's mind thinks. She has a great energy and is very creative.

- Nicol R.

Itzel V.

5.0

We've hired Itzel as a child care provider on numerous occasions to care for our child. She is professional, trustworthy, reliable, timely and provides a safe and nurturing environment for our child. She is very good at building rapport, engaging and creating a healthy bond would our child and dog....

- Care member

Lesly A.

5.0

Amazing job! Very attentive when it comes to kids. Both of my children loved her!

- Care member

Michele D.

5.0

Michele was a great nanny for our family. She is dependable, trustworthy and loving. Our son felt comfortable with her from the beginning and loves her greatly!

- Care member

Jasmine M.

5.0

Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend.

- Catearina C.

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