***I am currently not looking for a childcare position***
I have always loved working with kids! I come from a very large family. I am # 8 of 33 grandchildren and started watching my little cousins on the weekends at the age of 12. Since then I have worked with several families and a day care, most of whom I still keep in...
Tisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"We've used Tisa for our pet squad numerous times and she is GREAT! Professional, responsible, and amazing with our pets! I think they have more fun when she's visiting then when we are home : ) Highly recommend!!! Also - her references checked out impeccably!"
Hello... Just a little about myself and my childcare experience. I have 20+ wonderful years overseeing the care of children. I have experience with newborns to teenagers. Grew up on the North Shore lived in the City for many years and now reside in Evanston. Thanks for reading a little bit about me. I would love the opportunity...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Jennifer for a job. She is a caring , loving , patient , professional and so much more. She is very dependable and takes each and everyone of her jobs seriously. I love that Jen treats each and everyone of her clients with the Love ,...
I am a talented early education professional with diverse experience in planning and implementing various activities for promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in children. I have completed numerous post-graduate classes in Early Childhood Education and Infant Toddler Techniques, which have allowed me...
Susan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Susan can be relied upon to: Show love and compassion to children throughout a variety of situations; Connect and build healthy relationships with children; Introduce and facilitate activities - art / music / dance / outdoor play; Deliver highly nutritious meals...
Hi I'm Safiya! I started out by watching my neighbor's kids and fell in love with babysitting from there. I feel honored to have been able to witness the kids I have watched explore and grow into amazing young people. I would love to continue to be able facilitate that for other little ones. I have 4 years experience with...
Safiya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Safiya was wonderful with our two boys (ages 2 and 4). She is kind, reliable, and responsive, and our boys quickly warmed up to her. We highly recommend her!"
I have 8 years of experience working with children. I have found most of my families, which is why I don't have reviews on care, but I'd be happy to provide references! I love being a positive role model and teaching new skills. I speak some Spanish, German and French and can teach counting, colors and vocabulary. I also tutor...
Lacey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lacey has been so wonderful to have as a babysitter! She is responsible and caring and our son just adores her. We feel so thankful to have Lacey as a caregiver."
Hello, I am 31 years old. I graduated the bachelor degree in preschool education (5 years) I study, art education, special needs, children physiology, child care, and everything about kindergarten. I was a kindergarten teacher for 2 years. I moved to Chicago for an Au pair opportunity for 1 year. I have experience in special...
Watcharaphan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Pam was a part time nanny for my kids (2 year old and now 7 month old) during the summer. She did a great job meeting their needs and engaging with them. She took my super active 2 year old on long walks and to the park, fed him lunch and put him down for his naps....
I love taking care of kids. I've worked with newborns up to age 10 for the past 15 years. I'm very passionate about kids. I think they are our angels on this earth. I love to get right down on the floor with them and see the smile on their faces when I'm playing with them. As we go along we are learning very important...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We have been blessed to have Karen as a part of our family the last nine (9!) years. She joined us right after the birth of our first daughter and helped raise all three of our daughters (now aged 9, 6, and 4).
Karen took our daughters on long walks, taught...
My name is Shaun.
I offer you extensive experience (15+ years) in childcare. My diverse and intense professional background would enable me to bring a significant difference to the lives of your children.
I am very skilled in supervising and caring for children of all ages. Moreover, I am well versed in managing children's...
Shaun can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Shaun. Shaun has been an integral part of our family for almost four years in helping to raise our now 4.5 year old son. Shaun joined us on July 8, 2019, when our son was approximately 8 months old. She...
Hi! I am a 4. 55 GPA AP Student at ETHS and future Columbia University Student with 1 year of experience as a Mathnasium trained tutor, 3+ years of tutoring experience in all subjects, and 4+ years of babysitting experience. I specializes in math up to AP Calculus, but am also proficient in English and US History, with 5s on...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy was punctual, attentive, and a lot of fun for our boys. She is a great sitter and gives us peace of mind while we are out."
Greetings to all families,
I'm happy to be back to offer my childcare services to families in the up north Evanston/Skokie/WILMETTE and surrounding areas. I have been a member with Care. com since 2011. Due to covid I am currently part time at Pediatric Associates of Wilmette. With all that is happening with schools, and mom...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Rebecca for a part-time nanny position. When we met her we were very impressed with the way she jumped right in and played with our children. She was very energetic and fun loving. Unfortunately, I ended up not returning to work so her services...
Hi my name is Kate, I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Ive been working with kids since I was 17 and absolutely loved it. I started taking care of my younger cousin, and then began babysitting for different families. Over the last few years I worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I do love kids of all...
Nkateko can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is an amazing caregiver. Our shy 3yr old warmed up to her quickly and made her so comfortable she easily took her nap after Kate put her down on the first day! She is very responsible and goes above and beyond cleaning up the toys, dishes and even putting...
Hi my name is Victoria. I'm 22 years old and I currently work as an RBT (Registered Behavioral Therapist) working with autistic children but I have experience with neurotypical children as well. I have experience babysitting children 6 months - 14 years old. I would love to have conversation and can't wait to connect!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My new number one choice! Victoria was a dream. My child loved her. She gave me updates and was early. She was inquisitive of my child's needs and preferences. We loved her. Very friendly and absolutely lovely individual. 10/10"
Hi, my name is Davian, I am 35 years old. I have 9 years experience with my current nanny family. I've been taking care of two beautiful girls age 5 and 2. I am compassionate, loving go with the flow woman who adores children. I enjoy bringing my love of art, reading, outdoors, healthy food to children. Interactive choices and...
Davian can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Davian was always kind and loving, she was always careful with my Autism child (Anna). She cared for Anna with caution and treated Anna as if she was her own child.
our family loved her"
Hello, my names Shamim, the kids I watched over used to call me "MeMe" :)
I've worked full-time at a house daycare watching and taking care of 8 kids for over 10+ years.
I love children, your kids will be under great care and safety under me, this has been my passion and I will treat them like my own.
I can provide...
Shamim can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Shamim was great! My moody almost 2 YO toddler took to her right away. She was punctual, caring, and extremely responsive towards my kiddo. She proactively helped with household chores as well - she was a god send! I would totally hire her again, whenever the need...
Over the past two summers, I worked as an Inclusion Aide. I was paired with children that had a variety of special needs including autism or physical challenges. I've also babysat for three other families with young children and they typically like my high energy.
Right At School provides meaningful before- and after-school enrichment programs located right at your child's school. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning and a commitment to healthy living.
We have school-based programs at the following Evanston/Skokie schools:
Bessie Rhodes - After...
Baby Toddler Nursery is an NAEYC Accredited, full-day child care and early education program with a capacity of 70 children. Their comprehensive programs, with low teacher-child ratio, are dedicated to providing the highest quality child care and early education guided by their Core Values.
Green Preschool is a licensed home-based daycare located in Evanston, Illinois. It offers an early childhood program that specializes in providing full-time and part-time child care and education for children ages six weeks to three years. The school provides beautiful classroom environment with...
Little Lambs Daycare is a child care company that offers early childhood development and education programs for preschool and school-age kids. The company is located in Evanston, Illinois and implements a theme-based curriculum in all of its programs. The company also provides drop-in and hourly...
Childcare Network of Evanston has been serving the community of Evanston by generating awareness about the importance of early childhood education since 1967. It is an Early Head Start services provider that offers intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services. Childcare...
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Evanston, IL
Tisa C.
5.0
We've used Tisa for our pet squad numerous times and she is GREAT! Professional, responsible, and amazing with our pets! I think they have more fun when she's visiting then when we are home : ) Highly recommend!!! Also - her references checked out impeccably!
- Steve V.
Jennifer T.
5.0
I would highly recommend Jennifer for a job. She is a caring , loving , patient , professional and so much more. She is very dependable and takes each and everyone of her jobs seriously. I love that Jen treats each and everyone of her clients with the Love , support and discipline. One would...
- Marla L.
Susan N.
5.0
Susan can be relied upon to: Show love and compassion to children throughout a variety of situations; Connect and build healthy relationships with children; Introduce and facilitate activities - art / music / dance / outdoor play; Deliver highly nutritious meals for children; Transport children to...
- Mari G.
Safiya B.
5.0
We highly recommend Safiya! She is always on time/early, professional, and responsive. She is patient, kind, and playful with our 4 year old daughter. We feel very lucky to have met her and fully trust her with our little one, dogs, and home.
- Alex P.
Lacey M.
4.0
Lacey was right on time, eager to help, and did a nice job of watching over several kids in our church nursery for an event. She supervised crafts and playtime for the kids. It was a good experience for everyone!
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Evanston, IL
How much is child care near me in Evanston, IL?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.28 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Evanston, IL?
Care.com currently has 193 child care providers near you in Evanston, IL. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Evanston, IL and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Evanston, IL that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Evanston, IL child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Evanston, IL, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Evanston, IL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Evanston, IL in May, 2024?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Evanston, IL child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Child Care Providers in Evanston, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 164 reviews of the 227 listed child care providers.