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Ashley R.
Homewood, IL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there, I'm Ashley! I'm 26 years old.
I live in Homewood, IL. I have about 6 years of experience in childcare with many more of babysitting when I was younger. Let me know if you're interested or have any questions! :)
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Great with kids! I have 2 boys and they loved her!!! Always on time and gets everything done. My kids won't stop asking me when she's coming over again! "
Sarah J.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 11-month-old babygirl and although my availability for recurring weekly clients is limited, I am always interested in potential bookings for unique needs including but not limited to: PA/FA hours, date nights, pet sitting, and caregiving gigs. I have unique experience as a chaperone or...
Jasmyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmyn is a wonderful nanny to our 1.5 year old daughter. She is patient and kind and has helped to expand her vocabulary and manners. She is very professional, punctual and takes her job seriously. We only have positive things to say about her personally and...
Benjamin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Isabella and I am 25 years old. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist in the schools and looking for a summer position! I currently work with 4th-8th graders, but I have previously worked with pre-k. I have many years of experience with babysitting ages 1-10 years old. I am CPR certified. If there are anymore questions,...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabella is wonderful. I would come home to a clean kitchen and hear the happiness in my son’s voice as they played a board game or finished a craft."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Kaitlyn. I've been working professionally in childcare for 7+ years. I have worked as a nanny primarily, but have also couched children sports, tutored, run children groups, and, what has given me the absolute most experience, I am a mom to my 4-year-old daughter. So, I have extensive experience in the...
Kailyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlyn was a wonderful sitter to my girls. They absolutely loved her and want her to come back. She did exactly what was on the to do list and I am so pleased to have met her. I will hire her again. "
Care member
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough."
Anne M.
5.0
(1)
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! "
Care member
4.5
(8)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eileen has been great with our 4 month old daughter and 3 year old son. She is so kind and loving and patient. We really appreciate all her hard work "
Liz D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Hannah I have a passion for working with kids and constructing productive activities. I have experience working with kids with autism. I've worked with newborns to teens. I'm able to care for more than 3 kids. I've worked in park districts before , day cares , churches, schools, cheer teams and more. I have...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah did a great job for helping out for two days with our kids while we worked from home. Great attitude, polite and helped with meals, snacks and clean up. Would work with her again."
George Y.
Priscila T.
Chicago, IL
$20-100/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 26 Years old, I work with multiple families with up to 4 children at a time under my care, with 5+ years of experience in childcare. I have a daughter of my own, motherhood has been life changing for me, and it's the best part of my life. I usually work part-time with families since I'm attending online school perusing my...
Priscila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Priscila was great with our 1 year old and 4 year old. The kids both loved her (my 4 year old keeps asking for her to come back to play). Will definitely use her again!!"
Bethany H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am an elementary school speech therapist and love what I do! I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust.
Please reach out with any date night or weekend...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very...
Lori C.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hiiiii!
My name is Francisca and I'm currently a sophomore at Daley College.
I love kids and babysitting, I tend to have a lot of patience with kids and my love kids and taking care of them is something that I find natural and easy to do
I've been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I took care of my younger siblings...
Francisca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Francisca was wonderful. She arrived early, asked great questions, and gave us full confidence in her abilities. We plan on using her for our date nights in the future."
Kyle S.
Dinora R.
Tinley Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dinora has helped with my 7 and 5 year old daughters for years. They love having her watch them. She is patient, kind, creative, and overall a delight to have in our home."
Amber W.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I look forward to meeting you & your family!
I am hoping to be the go to date day/night babysitter for a few families in the southwest suburbs or downtown Chicago. At the moment I am available during the evenings & weekends. I also have a somewhat flexible schedule & can be available last minute during the day. I am a...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany is the best babysitter you will ever find! You will never have to worry when she is there and your kids will love her!"
Janine H.
Erin S.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student-athlete at Trinity College in Connecticut but I live in the south suburbs of Chicago! I am a member of the softball team at Trinity College and this will be my first summer in a very long time not filled up with travel softball. I have a very open schedule all summer and lot of experience...
5.0
"Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors."
Roxane H.
4.3
(17)
Hired by 42 families in your neighborhood
Highly dependable and kindhearted caregiver with extensive experience in elderly and child care. Hard working and trust worthy individual who is patient and detailed orientated. Extremely skilled in supervising and interacting with children. Able to prepare meals and follow dietary guidelines. Willing to work a flexible...
Allysia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Allysia to watch my 4 kids last minute. And now use her frequently to watch my children. My kids love her and enjoy each time she babysits them. I love her professionalism. And the way she goes above and beyond with caring for my family."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing caregiver with 3 years of experience, I find joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My calm and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with kids, and I relish the opportunity to teach them new things through fun and educational games like outdoor sports, board games,...
Itzel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Itzel is extremely caring and always does a great job. "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kaylee & I'm currently living in Lincoln Park & work in marketing full time. Before starting that career, I was a nanny for a family from the time the kids were 6 months and 2 years up until they were 4 and 6. I have been on Care for a year now and have worked with families long term that are away for the...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylee was great - sociable, reliable, timely and took great care of our 18 month old daughter. We would highly recommend!"
Andrew P.
Samantha S.
Orland Park, IL
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am looking to help out with date nights. I have worked for multiple families long term and have experience with different age groups. My youngest I've worked with was twin newborns and the oldest was 12 years old. References are available upon request. I am very active and like to play games and make...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was amazing with the 3 kids and German Shepherd. She played games, did crafts and baked with them keeping them busy the entire 8 hours she was with them. Super friendly and great communication. I would highly recommend her."
Don C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 26 years old and a recent college graduate. I'm responsible, trustworthy, and caring individual. My experience with watching children is, I love teaching new crafts and new skills to developing young minds. I feel when it comes to being a "nanny" it should be taken just as serious as any job. I am...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very sweet and kind, highly would recommend her!"
Cynthia W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Heights, IL
Ashley R.
5.0
Great with kids! My 2 boys loved her!!! They won't stop asking when she's gonna come over again. Highly recommend
- Sarah J.
Jasmyn B.
5.0
Jasmyn is a wonderful nanny to our 1.5 year old daughter. She is patient and kind and has helped to expand her vocabulary and manners. She is very professional, punctual and takes her job seriously. We only have positive things to say about her personally and professionally. We would absolutely hire...
- Benjamin R.
Isabella K.
5.0
Isabella is wonderful. I would come home to a clean kitchen and hear the happiness in my son’s voice as they played a board game or finished a craft.
- Care member
Kailyn R.
5.0
Katie was wonderful with our 7 month old! She came through on just a few days notice and watched our baby while my husband and I went to a work event. Our baby was immediately comfortable with her and was even smiling as we left! Katie effortlessly got her to fall asleep for the night, and she was...
- Care member
Cassie J.
5.0
Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough.
- Anne M.
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How can I find a Palos Heights babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palos Heights, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 9 babysitters in Palos Heights, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Palos Heights, IL?
The average rate for Palos Heights, IL babysitters on Care.com is $17.56 per hour as of November 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Palos Heights, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palos Heights, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.