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I am currently a student at the University of Dayton studying business and I achieved a 4.0 my first year. I am home for the summer and am looking for a babysitting job. I can tutor in math and play sports of any kind. I was the captain of the Downers Grove North basketball team my senior year. My experience includes coaching...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a senior in university looking to nanny as I am on summer break. I have several years of experience not only babysitting but tutoring, drop off/pick up at school, and light household cleaning. I speak Hindi and Urdu at home but am almost fluent in Spanish as well. I look forward to chatting with you!
Ariana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hello everyone! My name is Alexa but I typically go by Lexi. I have been babysitting for more that 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 2 summers. I am currently a junior at The University of Alabama and will be home in the Chicago area all summer! A little about me; I am studying public relations and political...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Jesse can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked."
David D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of University and am back home for the summer while I work on finding a full-time job. In the meantime, I am looking to babysit/nanny for a family nearby this summer. I love to find new ways to play with kids, away from the screens. I can clean, cook, help with homework, create fun activities and...
5.0
"Claire has sat for us on more than one occasion. My boys enjoyed having her over and she did well with their schedule and routines."
Crysta C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 25-year-old female college student. I have been babysitting since a very young age for siblings and family members, and at the age of 16 outside of my home. I truly am passionate about caring for children, it is in my nature to ensure their needs and safety as well. My care experience age range is from newborns to...
Yecenia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Yecenia babysits my two small children for a few hours most weeks and has been great with them. They look forward to seeing her and she is very active and engaging with them, while also making an effort to follow their routine and do anything I ask. Definitely...
Allison M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at an elementary school. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14 years old, and I have experience working with small/ large family sizes,...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle has been a steady babysitter for our three kids (1,4,12yo) since we moved to the burbs. She has been amazing with all our kids at all age levels. She is very warm, friendly, and very quickly builds trust with kids. We love having her in our home and highly...
Mark E.
Michelle K.
Naperville, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
District 203 Teacher Available For After School Care And Homework Help
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm Michelle! I'm a full-time District 203 high school English teacher and married mom of two college kids, a daughter and a son. I provide child care to families on evenings and weekends, and I also do occasional weekend overnight care.
When my kids were young, I was a stay-at-home mom for six years; I also have 20 years...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Michelle has been watching our two boys this summer and they love her. We love her. She is so reliable, friendly, and fun. She and the boys go on adventures, bake treats, and do fun activities. I highly recommend Michelle - she's the best."
Joseph M.
Anastasia L.
Westmont, IL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I'm Anastasia! I have been babysitting/dog sitting for 5+ years and I absolutely love it! I am a very playful, caring, and kind person, and I enjoy spending time with any age of kids (infants included). I of course love animals too! I'm in college on the path to earn a degree in imaging sonography because I would like to be...
Anastasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone! My name is Caroline P. I am 21 years old. I just graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Communication degree, and I now live in Naperville.
I have been caring for children and pets for a good part of my life. I began by watching over my little sister as a mother's helper, then before and after school...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of two beautiful twins, with lots of experience of taking care of children. I've been babysitting for more than 15 years and I truly enjoy spending time with kids, I am reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy. I am familiar with the feeling of worrying over who is with your kids but I will do my best to assure you that...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Ava W.
Naperville, IL
$10-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Ava and I'm currently a freshman at the University Of Kentucky. I am looking to babysit while I am home for breaks. I have a lot of experience with kids and I have a lot of availability.
Bailey M.
Bolingbrook, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
BLS CPR INSTRUCTOR and certified and first aid certified. I'm 30 years old. I have years of Nannying, Babysitting and pet sitting experience. I can cook, clean and help educate if needed. Comfortable with animals as well. I have my degree in kinesiology and work at Riverside as a operations manager. I recently bought my first...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I am a current college student majoring in child behavioral science ( online classes would not interfere with my fully available schedule) . I basically grew up in a home daycare( Montessori horizon), which by default became my first job 5 years ago. Taking this responsibility from such a young age made child care a...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Destinee!
I absolutely adore kids! I love anything that has to do with being creative. I am a aspiring Real Estate Agent/ interior designer.
I am 22 years from Naperville, IL. I now take classes online, so I can work.
I was cheerleader for 6 years.
I have 9 years experience working with children from ages...
Destinee can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Pierre M.
Bolingbrook, IL
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Pierre, I speak a decent amount of Spanish. I've been working with children most of my life. My father owns his own babysitting company and I worked with him for more than five years. I've also worked with the YMCA as a camp counselor for two years, I have experience with Infants to ages 13. I work very well with...
Pierre can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Experienced babysitting and home manager with 7 years of expertise in providing care to children aged 0 to 12 years old.
Professional Experience:
Provided care for children aged 0 to 12, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development.
Managed household tasks including meal preparation, grocery shopping, and light...
I like working with kids because kids are so loving and pure. I enjoy how creative and entertaining they can be. Kids always have a way of putting a smile on my face no matter the circumstances. I believe that kids can teach an adult a thing or two at time.
I'm looking for a job that I love and that pays well. I want the...
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, easy, kind.
I like working with kids because it is impactful work. I have worked in sales and client facing positions my entire career, and after being home with my kids, I realized that child care or any kind of care in general is so rewarding and fulfilling.
I'm looking for a job...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Jesse C.
5.0
Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked.
- David D.
Claire W.
5.0
Claire has sat for us on more than one occasion. My boys enjoyed having her over and she did well with their schedule and routines.
- Crysta C.
Yecenia D.
5.0
Yecenia babysits my two small children for a few hours most weeks and has been great with them. They look forward to seeing her and she is very active and engaging with them, while also making an effort to follow their routine and do anything I ask. Definitely recommend!
- Allison M.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle has been a steady babysitter for our three kids (1,4,12yo) since we moved to the burbs. She has been amazing with all our kids at all age levels. She is very warm, friendly, and very quickly builds trust with kids. We love having her in our home and highly recommend her!
- Mark E.
Michelle K.
5.0
My family loves Michelle! I have 4 kids all under the age of 6. It’s a lot and it’s takes a special person to be able to have the energy and patience to navigate the logistics of the day to day with that many kids. Michelle is that person and we couldn’t be more grateful! She shows up on time, works...
- Ashley W.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Downers Grove, IL in September, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $16.33. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Downers Grove, IL help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 3 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Downers Grove, IL?
You can now find babysitters online in Downers Grove, IL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 3 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.