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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over"

Nicole R.

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Jennifer Y.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

Munchkinz Day Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the owner of Munchkinz Day Care. I have 10 plus years of experience with children. When I was growing up, my mom had her own day care in our home and I loved every minute of it. I love being with children because everyday is something new. I love taking kids out for walks and to parks when the weather is nice out. I love...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my...

Molly C.

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Agnieszka G.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...
Agnieszka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...

Lisa S.

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Paige C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$20-36/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter And Pet Care Provider

4.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have such a passion for kids! I have a clean driving record and will have a car that I can take kids to activities or school...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Paige was our "pod teacher" during the pandemic. She helped proctor my daughters (2nd grade and Kindergarten) along with 3 other 1st graders while juggling her undergrad degree. The girls adored her and she helped us during a crucial time for all parties involved...

Sonya G.

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Judith B.


Deerfield, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver (Summer)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time for a wonderful family that has an adorable 2. 5-year-old that I have been playing with for over 2 years; however, I am available for one-time appts and/or date-nights! I am raising two wonderful children and have been a homemaker/caregiver for 17 years. I believe all children can be successful...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Judith took care of our infant and very energetic toddler for 2 consecutive days at our hotel and at the wedding venues we were at. She was reliable, punctual and kept the kids engaged. She brought in activities for my toddler including stuff from the library which...

Rabeea M.

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Sarah K.


Lincolnshire, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutor Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children. I have worked with them for about two years, where I helped teach, watch over them and provide what they needed to be comfortable. I believe that from my experiences, I have learned to be patient and able to relate with them very well.
5.0
"Sarah is amazing with children. She is patient, kind, and playful while still holding authority and not allowing the children to run the house. She is an amazing business partner to help you with your child care needs."

Katerina D.

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Sonia R.


Waukegan, IL

$22/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. My 20 years of experience, beginning with my own children, have taught me that patience, creativity, and a friendly approach are essential for a child's well-being. I understand the importance of clear...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very caring. She took care of our 3 month old baby to over a year old. We had to move for work or we would still be using her today. She is a wonderful caring person. You will enjoy having Sonia as your caretaker for your little ones."

Shelly C.

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Meghan K.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

Former Member A.

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Rebecca S.


Wheeling, IL

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."

Stephanie D.

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Samantha W.


North Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Student Looking For Family To Work With

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family! I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...

Jolly B.

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Jenifer C.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."

Apollonia B.

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Charina M.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified nurse's assistant, and a mother of five kids, four of whom are already grown and in the Philippines. Most of my experience was in the hospital, taking care of newborn babies. Being a mother and raising five kids already. I know I can be as good as I am taking care of older people. Just give me a try.
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Charina is warm and friendly, reliable and has done everything possible to accommodate us in the interview process."

Susan D.

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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "

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Izabella K.


Wheeling, IL

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have two younger siblings. I have volunteered for 2 years at a camp with kids teaching them and babysitting them. I speak polish also. Im studying to go into Veterinary Technician, I work at veterinary doctors office as a veterinary assistant.
Izabella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Izabella was great with pick ups and drop offs. She helped with dinner prep for the kids She's so sweet! We were sad to lose her."

Susan T.

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Jill K.


Deerfield, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi - I'm Jill and I have accepted a full-time nanny position with a new family beginning 6/1/22. After 3 1/2 years as a nanny for my last family I'm looking forward to new beginnings with my new family. About me: I have been a nanny for the last 10 years and built life long relationships with each of the families I have been...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is dependable and trustworthy and my girls 4.5 and 2.5 love it when she comes to watch them. "

Leslie R.

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Larissa S.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and they love me back. I find a great pleasure watching a child grow and I am happy to be around to help and teach basic things. I have fantastic references that make you sure you found the best nanny for your precious kid.
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"In terms of what a parent is concerned about we would best sum up Larissa as: Consistent, Dependable, Thoughtful, Punctual, Caring and Forward Looking. We agreed to a certain schedule and she consistently met that schedule without fail. She followed our...

Agnes O.

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Grace K.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time, Part Time, After School

My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...

Korinne M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver with 7 years of paid work experience. I have experience with ADHD, Autism, Parkinson's and most developmental disabilities in children and adults. I have worked with elderly dementia patients, seizure patients, spinal cord injury patients, rehabilitation patients in my career. I am...
Precent can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
" He is a very nice man who helped us greatly with our autistic child. He also helped my aging father in law's Needs following surgery. We consider him one of the family."

Kat B.

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Livvia W.


Deerfield, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...

Christopher A.

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Tetiana Z.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Tetiana

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tetiana, I was born in Ukraine, and I have been living in America for 3, 5 years. When I arrived, I immediately found a family in which I work full time all week, and sometimes I am free in the evenings and on weekends. If you need help, contact me, I am happy to help.
Tetiana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and very responsible. Very smart and is a quick learner. Would highly recommend."

Rick B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Sarah W.

5.0

Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over

- Nicole R.

Jennifer Y.

5.0

I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my daughter there and chatting with Jen...I...

- Molly C.

Agnieszka G.

5.0

Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in the best hands. She is always on...

- Lisa S.

Paige C.

5.0

Paige was such a joy to work with! She immediately bonded with our daughter and was so loving and caring with her. We hired Paige to watch our daughter for a few months during the pandemic prior to her returning to daycare. She was respectful, kind, and extremely dependable. To this day we still...

- Kathryn S.

Judith B.

5.0

Judith, or 'Ms. Judy' as our daughter calls her, is so awesome! She proactively offered multiple references who shared glowing reviews about her. She arrived to our home early and equipped with fun activities for our 5-year-old, who told us she had so much fun painting pumpkins and reading books. :)...

- Halley B.

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