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I have 5+ years of experience taking care of kids and pets as well as 3 years of experience teaching swim lessons to children. I am highly organized and a thorough cleaner and can handle all house chores like cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. I love spending time with kids and find it crucial to form playful and...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 24 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. I got my masters degree in Structual Engineering at IIT and currently work in my field. I have tutored many students but most of them graduated this year so I am looking for new opportunities. I am CPR certified. In Northbrook I worked when I was younger as a swim coach/...
Viktoriya can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed multiple people and liked Viktoriya best as our go-to sitter. She is punctual, dependable and extremely helpful. We definitely recommend Viktoriya for any child care needs and will happily continue to use her for our currently 1 year old daughter."
Care member
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always gravitated towards working with children. I began babysitting for my younger sister/family friends at a young age and continued to do so throughout High School. During High School I participated in an Early Childhood class for two years where we were taught how to teach and worked with preschoolers several times...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Lauren to care for our daughter and she quickly became part of our family. If my husband didn't need to relocate due to his work I have no doubt that she would still be our sitter. Lauren was extremely talented with art and my daughter loved her drawings!...
Sarah E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 20 years. It is very important to me to love what I do every day and I have been very lucky to do so. I have worked as a teacher's aid at three different schools caring for infants - second grade, including special ed. kindergarten. I have been a babysitter and nanny to 10 different families...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelly is a phenomenal nanny. All the things you look for in a nanny, you'll find in Kelly. She's professional, punctual, caring, dedicated, and above all else, a loving caregiver. In her time with our family, we've seeing such positive changes in our children,...
Laura H.
Maria M.
Wheeling, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. I started out babysitting then made my way into daycares where I worked with infants, toddlers and school age kids. 12 years later and I have built myself up into a professional full time nanny. I love working with children and enjoy taking on any or all...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Maria for 5+ years and she has a passion for children. Maria is very dependable, caring, and professional. Anytime I see Maria I know that my son is in great hands. I feel comfortable in leaving him in her hands. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone!"
Vanessa N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I have been babysitting/nannying for 9+ years for a number of families with a wide range of ages! CPR certified, reliable transportation, and clean driving record. I also grew up with many young children in my family, and have always loved being around kids!
Jaimie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jaimie is friendly, caring, and attentive with our 8mo son. She is all around wonderful and a blessing to our family. Our son adores her, and she will be missed when she returns to her home state after college."
Brianna R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...
Clare can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."
Care member
Jessica S.
Deerfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
A little bit about myself, I attended DePaul for my undergraduate in Environmental Science and I have a passion for all things outdoors. Currently, I am remotely enrolled at DePaul where I am receiving my Masters degree in Public Administration. I work full time at The Village of Deerfield and I am looking for an...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Jessica is above and beyond what I could ask for in someone caring for my children. She is incredibly attentive, engaging and trustworthy. My children love their time together and look forward to the next time. She has proven to be the best of the best! My family...
Angie B.
Gretchen W.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a heart for kids and creating a nurturing environment where children can grow and thrive. I am currently back in grad school. My schedule is flexible so I am happy to help with babysitting needs, after-school care, tutoring, or last-minute fill-in for a nanny or babysitter who needs a day or longer period off due to...
Gretchen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Elyse, and I am 24 years old. I have my bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in pre-professional for my future career plans of becoming a physician assistant. I have experience working as a phlebotomist in college after nannying before that. Since graduating and returning home to Vernon Hills,...
Elyse can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
Hello there, my names Ashley I'm 25 years old, I'm looking for a part time nannying position . I am a student so in school from 9-5 Monday thru Friday. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 for families around my neighborhood. I have tons of experience from ages 3 months, up till 15 years old, I've worked as a nannying, a...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Caroline P.
Winnetka, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caroline and I am an experienced childcare professional. I am currently a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago working towards a Master's in Marketing. As a result of starting classes, I have recently moved to the River North area and am looking to find a full-time or part-time position with a family...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa, and I love working with kids. I've been a nanny over this past summer for a family of 3 kids, ages 5, 7 and 10. I have also worked as a summer camp counselor for two years as well, and my favorite part definitely has been building relationships with the kids and their...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Hello! My name is Allison and I am excited to be your babysitter, nanny, and/or tutor. I graduated from Elon University in 2019 with a BA in Human Services & International Studies with a minor in Spanish. I spent the past two academic years working as an English Language Assistant at an elementary school in Madrid, Spain. I have...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Serena K.
Lake Forest, IL
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Serena and I am a student at Lake Forest College. I have been babysitting for four years and nannying for two years and am comfortable with ages 2 to 13. My current family consists of 3 girls, one 12-year-old and two 10-year-olds. I am a very organized and responsible person and enjoy, providing other services,...
I am currently a graduate student at DePaul University. I recently graduated from the University of Dayton with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Work! While attending the University of Dayton, I worked with children between the ages of 2 and 8 years old at a grief counseling center. Now being a graduate school in...
Shea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for part-time or full-time nanny roles or babysitting positions. I am a college student, so willing to work with my schedule or be flexible is a plus. I can help cook, clean, help with homework, errands, etc. I have experience with all ages, from newborns to pre teens. I am also looking for pet-sitting and...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Olivia communicates well before and during the job. She is prompt and follows instructions. She genuinely shows an interest in getting to know the child(ren) and taking good care of them."
Care member
Hi! My name is Natalie. I have approximately 12 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of all ages (including infants) and have had the privilege of working with many families. Past duties have included meal preparation, wake up/ bedtime duties, naps, diaper changing, potty training, driving to and from...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kailey N.
Vernon Hills, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a timely, reliable, patient and creative individual who loves to be surrounded by children of all ages. I am extremely organized and an efficient worker. I have obtained my Early Childhood Education certification from College of Lake County and will have my degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Services from Northern...
Kailey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Abigail G.
Lincolnshire, IL
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Abbey. I am currently a student at Brigham Young University studying Family Services. I have one more year left and I plan to get my masters in Social work upon graduation. I have a lot of experience working with children as I have nannied for years in the past. I also worked for a while at a special needs...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Highland Park, IL
Viktoriya V.
5.0
We interviewed multiple people and liked Viktoriya best as our go-to sitter. She is punctual, dependable and extremely helpful. We definitely recommend Viktoriya for any child care needs and will happily continue to use her for our currently 1 year old daughter.
- Care member
Lauren H.
5.0
We hired Lauren back when we were living in Illinois- I met her through a mutual friend. Lauren quickly became part of our family as our daughter connected to her immediately! Lauren is a very talented artist and my daughter loved doing crafts with her, in fact she still has a drawing of princess...
- Sarah E.
Kelly B.
5.0
Kelly is a phenomenal nanny. All the things you look for in a nanny, you'll find in Kelly. She's professional, punctual, caring, dedicated, and above all else, a loving caregiver. In her time with our family, we've seeing such positive changes in our children, with them becoming better behaved as...
- Laura H.
Maria M.
5.0
Maria started working with us when our son was 3 months old and she remained his nanny until recently when he turned 5 years old. Over these 5 years, Maria was always dependable and on time. Maria took our son to various programs (e.g. music, gymnastics), play dates, the library and preschool....
- Tracey C.
Jaimie F.
5.0
Jaimie is friendly, caring, and attentive with our 8mo son. She is all around wonderful and a blessing to our family. Our son adores her, and she will be missed when she returns to her home state after college.
- Brianna R.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Highland Park, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Highland Park, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Highland Park, IL can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of September, 2024 is $25.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Highland Park, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Highland Park, IL, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Highland Park, IL?
There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Highland Park, IL on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Highland Park, IL offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Highland Park, IL, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Highland Park, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Highland Park, IL, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.