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Babysitters in River Grove, IL

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Lorena C.


River Grove, IL

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Lorena

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Experienced and dedicated babysitting with a passion for children and a strong track record of providing exceptional care for children. I am very honest, sweet and puntual. I'd describe my personality as honest, sweet and responsible. I like working with kids because I love kids. I'm looking for a job that work together with...
I am currently a 4th grade dual language teacher, so I teach every subject in both Spanish and English. I have also taught before school in a small group setting. I have been a teacher for 5 years. now, and I enjoy seeing kids grow and learn new things. I also have two young sisters that I used to take care of whenever my...
Samanta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I came to America as an au pair and took care of two children, ages 2 and 3. 5, for a year. I was accepted into the program because of my experience in childcare in my own country and now I am taking care of a 6-month-old baby. Spending time with children is not a job, it is a beautiful part of my life. I enjoy making little...
Guzide can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
I'd describe my personality as honest kind and trustworthy I like working with kids because I love being around them they make me happy and feel young
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Mikaela M.


River Grove, IL

$27/hr9 yrs exp

Counselor Looking For Summer Work & Hopefully Nights/weekends In The Fall.

I am currently a college admissions counselor working with students in grades 5th-12th. Previously, I was a high school counselor for 2 years (ages 13-18) was a behavioral therapist for a year (ages 3-8), children's case manager for 3 years (ages 2-15), and was a day camp counselor for 4 years (ages 3-13). Working with and...
Mikaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Dance, sing, play, imagine, and read. These are just some of the activities I enjoyed while raising my children and I want to be able to share this joy with others. Reach out to me to see if I fit your family needs.
Bonnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Shay ! I want to start with this. You want ME assisting you or your family member. I'm just the type of person with a great personality to allow me and my patient to have a good day regardless of the circumstances. I have EXTRAORDINARY references , I am 24-year-old female LPN nurse licensed and also MEDICAL ASSISTANT...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ammy H.


Chicago, IL

$28-30/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny/ newborn care specialist/ teacher that's looking for a full-time position. I also discover my passion to work with kids at the age of 15 when I started to babysit. What motivates more about this job is the connection that you can create with a child. Trying to see and experience the world from their...
Ammy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ammy is like part of our family! She is proactive, intuitive to our child's needs and sensitive to our preferences. The relationship she has built with our now 11 month old is endearing and brings out the best in our baby. Ammy is trustworthy and has proven time...

Rene R.

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Grace W.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Caregiver

Hello! My name is Grace, but I also go by Graci. I have felt since a young age my passion and calling in life is to help people. I have 12 years of experience in babysitting and have been a nanny for a baby. I have worked as a swim instructor for 3 years total, which was mainly with children aged 6 months-14 years old. I love...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace is so wonderful! We first met grace back during her high school days. She has created such a strong bond with my daughter over the years. She always asks for Grace to come over and they love to make art for each other. I can tell that Grace loves what she...

Kelly H.

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Jameson K.


Chicago, IL

$25-40/hr12 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a certified teacher with 12 years of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives, I believe my creative and friendly nature makes me an exceptional childcare provider. I value open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their preferred methods of communication. My...
Jameson can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad she is going back to school as she is just wonderful for our family"

Stephanie S.

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Kali M.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Student, Looking For Part-time Nanny Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school (when my parents were right down the street just in case I needed them!). Since then, I have watched newborns, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I have experience with children who have special needs. I have built great relationships with the families I have babysat...
Kali can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual,...

Jennifer D.

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Dylan S.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have known Dylan for over a year and she has always provided supportive, loving, trusted care for our (now) 2.5 year old son. She has always been reliable and responsive (great communicator) and easy to work with. She is warm and helpful and we always trusted...

Jaime F.

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Jordan S.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jordan and I am looking for fun & welcoming families to help out with on weekends or after work hours throughout the week. I have been a nanny for as long as I can remember and have experience with children ranging from 0-12 years old as well as experience as a behavioral therapist for children with ASD. I miss...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Madison E.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old and have experience in after-school care, summer day camp, nannying, and daycare center care. I am comfortable with all age groups spanning from infants to teenagers and am comfortable caring for more than 1 child at a time! I'm...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so...

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Delaney B.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a student at North Park University, majoring in Early Childhood Education! I am excited to care for children, as well as assist parents who need a little extra help!
Delaney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Delaney sat for my children (6 and 3) and they had a wonderful time with her. She's incredibly conscientious and communicative (for parents) and a lot of fun (for kids). I would (and have) definitely recommend her, especially for families with high energy kids. "

Denali D.

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Sarah R.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time/Full Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I currently work a FT role in logistics for a large trucking company but childcare has always been a true passion for me. I am excited to connect with families that have part time babysitting requests. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2012 with a Communication Studies degree and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship....
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is super responsible, trustworthy and kids absolutely love her! She is wonderful with my 8 month old daughter. She is very creative, organized and will go above and beyond for you and your child! "

Hillary F.

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Isaly R.


Bensenville, IL

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have 7yrs experience caring for children. I'm a very outgoing, active individual who loves the outdoors and sports! I'm experienced in caring for multiples and am great at helping organize long days, calendars, and play dates. I have great multitasking skills and am a neat person! I'm a team player and always ready for a new...
Isaly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"For the past two summers Isaly has babysat my two daughters. Isaly is a bright, patient, and caring person. She relates well with my girl. They love her because she's gentle, kind, and genuinely cares about them. Isaly has many good qualities that I'm sure she...

Sandra O.

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Peggy L.


Chicago, IL

$23-38/hr10 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Gabrielle B.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabby and I am 22 years old living in Chicago. For over 6 years, I have been a camp counselor and babysitting children as young as 3 months to 12 years old. I also did student teaching for a first grade classroom my senior year of college. I love spending time with kids whether it is playing fun games, making crafts,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fantastic sitter. Gabby made us feel really comfortable as travellers from the U.K. travelling to Boston for work - letting us have a date night whilst travelling with our 7 month old baby. She was extremely professional and friendly and I have no hesitation...

Sarah M.

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Amy R.


Chicago, IL

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Amy . I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare facility working with infants through preschoolers. I also earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology at University back in 2018. I am currently attending graduate student at University (only remote learning). I'm looking for a part time position to...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night! I would highly recommend Amy and we're excited to have her come back in the future."

Brittany S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Grove, IL

Ammy H.

5.0

Ammy was our nanny for over a year - it's time for our little one to start daycare - so we have to let her find another position . Ammy is a kind, loving and thoughtful nanny and from the beginning I felt at ease leaving my baby in her care. She is fully informed about child development, and is...

- Emma M.

Grace W.

5.0

Grace is so wonderful! We first met grace back during her high school days. She has created such a strong bond with my daughter over the years. She always asks for Grace to come over and they love to make art for each other. I can tell that Grace loves what she does and enjoys coming to work because...

- Kelly H.

Jameson K.

5.0

Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad she is going back to school as she is just wonderful for our family

- Stephanie S.

Kali M.

5.0

Kali was an amazing caregiver to my children for just over four years! She did both occasional babysitting and summer nannying. She instantly became one of us and I could not have asked for a better influence on my girls. To cover the basics, Kali was: punctual, dependable, fair, reasonable, mature,...

- Jennifer D.

Dylan S.

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 and it is evident in how she plays...

- Jen C.

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