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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Annmarie, and I have 5+ years of child care experience. Additionally, I am a licensed therapist with experience working with both children and adults. I have experience working with children in the therapeutic setting as a therapist, educational setting in an after school program and as a volunteer religious ed...
Annmarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Samantha M.
Westmont, IL
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo, plays, etc. But I can also spend the day at home coloring, dancing,...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
I am 30 years old and a full time Special Education teacher, specializing in emotional and behavioral disorders. I have been an occasional sitter throughout the years, and am hoping to pick up occasional shifts during my time off. I am CPR trained, utilize positive behavior reinforcements, and can also do household duties like...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Tiffany and I would love to take care of your children and be a part of their lives. I have experience in taking care of newborns up to teenagers. I prefer to watch kids in your home as they as more comfortable in a familiar environment. I do enjoy arts and crafts, reading, and music. I can also help with pet...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kassidy S.
Wheaton, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Kassidy, And I Am Looking Forward To Potential Babysitting Jobs!
I am currently 19 years old, and studying elementary education . I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, and calming.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school, helping out in the toddler room at Sunday School. High school is when I began babysitting frequently for various families with kids ages 8...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emily! I am currently home in Chicago for the summer from school. I am the oldest of 3 siblings and oldest grandchild so have lots of babysitting experience there. For the past 3 years while I was in school down in St. Louis I worked for babysitting agency where I babysat and babysat children of all ages. I am very...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
My name is Deborah, I was a stay at home Mom for my 2 children who are now in College. I love children and am able to help out with all things child related. I also was a nanny for 2 years prior to having children of my own. I currently work part time but have a lot of flexibility in my schedule. I am married and have lived in...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Deb was so responsive, went out of her way to set up calls and confidential texting and was a true pleasure to speak with. I would highly recommend her!"
Erin G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an AMI trained Montessori teacher with a Masters in Education, looking for evening and weekend babysitting work. I have been working with children since I was in high school, and have been teaching in a Montessori classroom for 7 years. I love working with children of all ages, and am happy to help with homework,...
Greta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her."
Lis C.
3.7
(3)
Hello. My name is Ula and I am 41 years old. I have 5 years experience as a babysitter for 2 families for children from infant through 3rd grade. I have 7 years experience as a home daycare teacher and 4 years experience as a housekeeper. I have my own car and clean driving record and I am non smoker. I am very loving, patient...
Urszula can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ula cared for my now 6 year-old and 3-year-old sons since 2011. She provided exceptional care. She was creative, kind and always willing to spend time outdoors, which was very much appreciated.
My husband and I trusted her completely. Because Ula is a mother...
Caitlin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bradi and I am a graduate student at University studying speech-language pathology. I have a passion for working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was old enough to take a babysitting certification class through the park district at the age of 12. I have babysat for countless families...
Bradi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am an elementary education major at Illinois State University. I have a huge heart for children of all ages and would love to help you and your family take care of your kids. I have experience with all ages from 15 months through teen years. I babysit for a few different families on occasion in my neighborhood. I...
Nataley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I wish I needed two nannies so that I could hire Nataley back to take care of our kids again! Nataley took care of our kids full-time last summer when they were three years old and one year old. She's one of the sweetest, most caring, patient and fun people I know....
Mary W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 17years of experience working as a babysitter and a full-time nanny. I am open to long-term arrangements and I typically spend several years working with the same family. I am responsible, caring and I love helping children learn as they grow. In addition to caring for the children and providing homework...
Rocio can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rocio has been watching my children for the past 3 years. We are relocating out of state and are devastated that we cannot bring Rocio with us. She has truly become part of our family and has been the most wonderful caregiver to my children. She is a very...
Taylor M.
Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...
Felice can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was absolutely wonderful, caring and considerate. Very professional and attentive to my son. Would definitely hire her again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend her!"
Dana-rachael S.
5.0
(2)
HI, My name is Chelsea. I am 24 years of age and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am currently a stay at home mom but my ultimate passion is working with children. For as long as I remember I have loved working with kids of all ages. At a young age I began babysitting for family and friends of family as...
Chelsea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Chelsea has always been a very responsible person. From a very early age she has exhibited leadership qualities whether it be with her friends, relatives or peers at church. She always takes the initiative when it comes to goals and responsibilities. From a very...
Stephanie B.
Lisbeth R.
Montgomery, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Preschool Teacher/Babysitter Available for After School and Weeknight Babysitting Jobs.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisbeth. I was born and raised in Venezuela-South America, but came to USA in 2004. I have a B. S. in Early Childhood Education with 20 years of preschool teaching experience ages 1 to 8. I currently work for the Early Head Start Program as a Bilingual Home Visitor. I am easy to get along with, caring, patient,...
Lisbeth can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisbeth has been caring for our daughter a few days a week for about seven months and we consider ourselves so fortunate to have met her. She is professional, dependable and trustworthy. Our daughter adores her and is learning a lot from her. Lisbeth also helps...
Sara D.
Suzie N.
Arlington Heights, IL
$22-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Or Nanny Available Full Or Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of 2 grow daughter's ages 29 and 25. I was a stay at home mother with them until my youngest was in 8th grade. During my time raising my girls. I also watched others children. I am experienced with all ages. Kids are my passion and love being around them. I am very active with them to make sure they have a...
Suzie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Suzie to watch our boys when they were 2 and 3 yrs old. She was great and they love her. She took them on outings to the library, parks and kept them active. She was also great during the pandemic and stuck with us through every adjustment and every surge....
Kim K.
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Alyssa, I'm 31 years old. Along with being a mom of 2 I have over 10 years of childcare experience. Currently I nanny twice a week but looking to fill the rest of my week either coming to your home or opening my home to your child. In my home my hours can be longer. I have taught 2 and 4-year-old preschool as...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing with children. Kind, thoughtful, and always interacting with them. I appreciate all her planned activities and openness to communication."
Nichole D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello(: My name is Sophia. I am 25 years old and pursuing my degree in Teaching and Ministry. I have just returned home from teaching in Honduras for the past two years. I taught 2nd and 6th grade. As well as teaching the kids I also mentored and led a drama club as well as a values club. I have been babysitting sense I was 15...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was such an amazing nanny to our baby girl. She looked after her from 3 months to 7 months and was exceptional. She was patient, kind, and always willing to help out in any way she could. She was a great teacher and sang, read, danced and walked with her...
Jamie M.
Caitlin D.
Bartlett, IL
$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Caitlin and I'm 23 years old! I am currently a full time dog groomer Sundays through Thursdays but that doesn't mean I can't help out for your date nights or special occasions. I have been an on and off babysitter every since I was a teenager. One of my past families I've worked with had 3 kids and at the time the...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is very friendly and gets along well with kids! My kids look forward to seeing her everyday and are so excited when she walks in the door! "
Danielle I.
Dejah S.
River Forest, IL
$44/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dejah and I am a recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago. I am now a graduate student at Rush University going for my MSN. I've have had many experiences with children, babysitting often as well as working in a child care center and home daycare professionally. I am very active, fun and playful but, I...
Dejah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dejah has been regularly taking care of my girls for the past few years. She is amazing. She is caring, and thoughtful when speaking to my children. She not only is responsible for the girls, but organizes activities, takes initiative to handle things around the...
Matthew H.
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Deborah G.
5.0
Deb was so responsive, went out of her way to set up calls and confidential texting and was a true pleasure to speak with. I would highly recommend her!
- Erin G.
Greta N.
5.0
We have used Greta several times and she is wonderful. Reliable and warm. She engages our daughter and they play together well. Highly recommend her.
- Lis C.
Urszula K.
5.0
Ula cared for my now 6 year-old and 3-year-old sons since 2011. She provided exceptional care. She was creative, kind and always willing to spend time outdoors, which was very much appreciated.
My husband and I trusted her completely. Because Ula is a mother herself, she exercises good judgment...
- Caitlin R.
Nataley G.
5.0
Nataley cared for F., our 10 month old, this summer (June - August 2020) and was wonderful with him! She followed all our care instructions and was very communicative about his activities and behavior throughout the day. We loved to hear her read him books, teach him how to safely move around our...
- Ryan H.
Rocio A.
5.0
Rocio has been watching my children for the past 3 years. We are relocating out of state and are devastated that we cannot bring Rocio with us. She has truly become part of our family and has been the most wonderful caregiver to my children. She is a very dependable, kind and loving caretaker....
- Taylor M.
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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.