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Babysitters in Kenilworth, IL

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Summer S.


Kenilworth, IL

$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

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CPR and First Aid Certified Hi there! I'm an experienced childcare provider with a special passion for babies, though I love working with kids of all ages. My journey began with babysitting and grew into years of after-school care and four summers at camp, where I honed my skills in keeping kids active and entertained. I...
Summer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Celia C.


Kenilworth, IL

$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi my name is Celia and I am a rising junior at Syracuse University! I am home for the summer and looking to fill up my free time, I have babysat for about 8 years and nannied for about 3 with children of all ages! I am more than happy to help out your family this summer so feel free to reach out and I can tell you a bit more...
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Veronica C.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Veronica and I am an artist and educator. I am looking for occasional baby sitting gigs, especially on weekends. I am originally from Spain. I have been living the last nine years in the Windy City. I babysat a lot from age 13 to my late twenties. I resumed babysitting when I moved to Chicago. I have cared for...
Veronica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Veronica is super reliable, on time, and great at communicating. Our toddler loves her. Veronica has our full recommendation. "

Aram S.

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Ariana G.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Available For Any Day Of The Week.

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariana, and I am looking for a full-time nanny position to start as soon as possible in January. I live in Chicago, and I have experience working with children of all ages. I love outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and creating fun and engaging experiences for children. I am very patient, loving, and kind,...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, travel
5.0
"I cannot say enough positive things about Ariana. She has been our nanny for a year and a half and has taken care of my newborn at the time (now 1), my 3 year old and my 5 year old... even during this pandemic with all of them home all day long!!! My girls...

Bryanne J.

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Charlotte B.


Chicago, IL

$17-27/hr • 7 yrs exp

College Student Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Charlotte and I am a 20-year-old social work student at Loyola University Chicago. I have some extra time on my hands and am seeking employment in childcare. I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old, and have even had experience as a summer day camp counselor. I have experience with infants as young...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Charlotte was a great sitter for our kids. She was communicative from the outset, the kids loved her, and the house was immaculate when we came home. This morning the kids asked us to leave again soon so she can come over again."

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Debora R.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Baby-Sitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny! I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Debora has done a wonderful job watching our boys (ages 16 months and 3 years). She plays with them, feeds them, and puts them down for nap and bed. The boys enjoy spending time with her. "

Stephen M.

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Sarah H.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr • 4 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 experience. Children ages 3-12, experience driving children,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & 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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Dylan S.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking To Transition Into Nanny

Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young Rembrandts. I got my bachelor's degree...
Dylan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition. She adores working with children...

Jen C.

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Abagayle K.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."

Beth B.

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Alyssa K.


Chicago, IL

$19-24/hr • 9 yrs exp

Creative Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a musician who loves working with kids. I would consider myself to be very reliable, organized, creative, and patient. As someone who has been babysitting for over nine years, I can assure my skills and experience will provide a friendly and safe environment for your little ones. I am very passionate about playing...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We can't love Alyssa enough!! She watched our daughter numerous times and was a total rockstar with her. She's sweet and kind and we would recommend her to any family! We moved recently but will still be reaching out if she's willing to make the trek! 10/10...

Laura D.

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Abby S.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby and I'm 24-years-old. I was a 3rd grade teacher in New Orleans for 2 years teaching 3rd grade, but I taught Kindergarten summer school and interned as a preschool teacher, so I have experience with kids of all ages! I also have consistently babysat for multiple families over the years, including families with...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily H.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, creative, loving I like working with kids because it brings me joy to see children finishing themselves through their development. As I study to become a pediatric OT, I have only gained more love working with children seeing how through the help of the right person, a child can grow to...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was wonderful with our little one. She was punctual, responsible, responsive and Fun; my child had such a great time she was so sad to see Emily go. We would definitely hire Emily again."

Shannon W.

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Giovanna V.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Career nanny of 6 years, with 12 years total experience in childcare/education. (I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have classroom and curriculum building experience as well!) Currently pursuing a degree in human development and family studies Most of my childcare experience lies in the 0-5 range, but have...
Giovanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Giovanna is fantastic! She had great communication with us, our kids greatly enjoyed spending time with her, and she was able to exactly keep the schedule for our kids that we planned (naps, meals, etc.). Overall, highly recommended!"

Matt J.

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Alexandra B.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Recent College Graduate, Experience With All Ages

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for 12 years, working with children infant-12 years old. In high school, I worked at an indoor gymnastics facility where I hosted children's birthday parties and supervised play. In 2013-14 I volunteered at a Boys and Girls Club tutoring a third grader, and during the fall of 2014 I tutored a fourth grader....
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ally was a great babysitter for my 15month old son. I did not have a lot of time to brief her on all his baby needs before I went out on a night on the town with my husband. She was able to jump right in with no worries. Taking care of a baby seems to come...

Dianna S.

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Ola A.


Chicago, IL

$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitting/Nannying

With over 5 years of experience in nurturing children of various ages, I have had the privilege of working with incredible families. Through these experiences, I have developed excellent skills in efficiently caring for infants/newborns, toddlers, and even multiples, including twins. Reliability, gentleness, patience, and a...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ola was with our family for over 3.5 years and was an absolute delight! She is reliable, caring, considerate and treats children in her charge as her own. She was the nanny for my son, daughter and niece. She also nannied for twins of a family friend prior to her...

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Peggy L.


Chicago, IL

$23-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Over 20 Years Experience Available Weekdays

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Peggy and I am interested in the nanny position you have posted. I am a very caring and dependable person. I am CPR/first Aid certified. I am a non-smoker and take proper precautions to protect everyone's health. I am up to date with current covid and flu vaccines. I have 10 years of professional child care. I...
Peggy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Peggy was wonderful with our 3-month-old son. She did age-appropriate activities, e.g. tummy time, walks and reading during the day. She was great to work with."

Vanessa P.

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Jessica M.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Childcare /Babysitter /nanny

26-year-old mother of a very energetic 4y. covid vaccinated. experienced with NB to 12 yr. non smoker. comfortable with pets. fluent in Spanish & English. currently learning Italian & ASL Do not have a vehicle nor drivers license.( working on it) Although I do take car seat safety very seriously. I don't mind doing extra work...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She absolutely loves children and is a natural in caring for them!"

Grace H.

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Luisa G.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Very Excited To Get To Know New Families, Kids I'm Ready For My Our Next Adventure Together!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as responsable, kind loving and very organized person I like working with kids because they are so pure and fun, they always teach us to see the world in a easier and nicer way I'm looking for a job that the respect and communication be the most important aspect I started working with kids...
5.0
"We hired Luisa for temporary care for our 6 month old. Our daughter immediately gravitated towards Luisa - she treated our little one as if she were her own. She kept her entertained and anticipated her needs easily. She prepared her meals/fed her, took her for...

Norvella D.

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Hager B.


Morton Grove, IL

$15-25/hr • 15 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Sitter

3.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! My name is Hager. I'd like to start of by saying I love and adore kids! A little bit about me: I'm a responsible, trustworthy, patient & dependable babysitter. I have a lot of energy. On my spare time I like to go on long runs, read & play bard games Background: I have 7 years' experience in babysitting. I also have worked...
Hager can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

3.0
"We hired Hager to watch our two little Saturday and Sunday mornings - she was great, very engaging, and the kids liked her a lot. We had her scheduled for a Sunday night for a Ravinia concert and had been texting all day to confirm timing, etc., up until about an...

Nicole P.

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Yajaira B.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter With Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

-I am a mother of two beautiful girls 19 and 24 years old, we have lived in Chicago since 2011. I worked as a nanny for 2 beautiful families and for almost 4 years in Daycare. -I love working with children, I am a very patient person and I like to work hand in hand with parents so that the baby receives the best, always focused...
Yajaira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I own a daycare center in Chicago and Yajaira worked at my center for 2 years. I initially hired her as an assistant for our two year old classroom and she did extraordinary in that room. After a year I transferred her to our toddler room where she worked with...

Jasmine R.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kenilworth, IL

Veronica C.

5.0

Veronica is super reliable, on time, and great at communicating. Our toddler loves her. Veronica has our full recommendation.

- Aram S.

Ariana G.

5.0

Ariana has cared for my 20 month old son since he was 6 months old. She is truly remarkable and is now an integral part of our family. She cared for my son Monday through Friday 45 hours per week. She supported him as he learned to eat, walk, speak English and Spanish and made friends. Ariana is...

- Erin A.

Charlotte B.

5.0

Charlotte was a great sitter for our kids. She was communicative from the outset, the kids loved her, and the house was immaculate when we came home. This morning the kids asked us to leave again soon so she can come over again.

- Care member

Debora R.

5.0

Very good phone and in-person interviews with Debora: punctual, enthusiastic, good questions/answers and follow-up, very responsive. We moved forward with a candidate that made more logistical sense for our position, but recommend Debora as a strong candidate.

- Sameer A.

Sarah H.

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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