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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Neena. and I am 19 years old. I am freshly graduated from Highland Park High School and now am currently in college. I love to be outdoors, play soccer, and dance! I have been nannying/babysitting ages newborn-14 years old for about 5-6 years now. I also used to be a lifeguard for the park district of highland...
Neena can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nur S.
Highland Park, IL
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Nur (26). I'm An Advanced Nanny/ Babysitter And Student In Lake County College.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nur (27). I'm an advanced nanny/ babysitter. I'm graduated from University as a Food Engineer in Turkey. I have 2 more years experiences in Turkey. I worked as an art teacher with 7-11 years old in 2018 for 6 month volunteering project. I'm helping kids' growing up and I'm taking care of them with confidence all the...
Nur can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miglena. I am looking for a part time or full time nanny position. I am available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. M-F with some flexibility and availability on weekends. I have a passion for babies and young children. I am very dependable and have a reliable car.
Miglena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I'm From Thailand.
I'm kind , patient and love baby. I have 3-4 years experienced with baby.
Kind, patiently, flexible
Love kid
2018
Watch travel videos.
Dana D.
Highland Park, IL
$15-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been teaching violin/viola lessons for 3 years now, and have a B. A. in English (with a creative writing minor), an M. M. in String Pedagogy and a G. C. in Nonprofit Management. I am currently between jobs and looking for work in baby-sitting/tutoring/pet-sitting. I am very reliable, patient, and love working with kids.
Gillian C.
Highland Park, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for 11+ years and it has always been something that I enjoy! I am comfortable with kids of all ages from newborns and up.
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I have 5+ years providing care for cats and dogs. I currently have a French bulldog named Daisy, and grew up with dogs and cats my entire life.
I also have my Masters in String Pedagogy (I teach violin and viola lessons), and have over 4 years of experience working with children. I am currently in between jobs and am looking...
Dana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Miranda M.
Highland Park, IL
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi families!! My name is Miranda and I am 23 years old from Highland Park! I graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2023. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and also worked at an after school program for a couple years in high school for Kindergarteners and up!
I'd describe my personality as...
Nicole H.
Highland Park, IL
$25-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, Creative And Outgoing Sitter That Your Kids Will Love!
I have well over 10 years of experience with nannying/babysitting. I was a nanny for the same family for 3 years, and we are still in touch to this day. I have always loved kids and have experience with all ages - from infants to teenagers. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, and whatever other errands need to be...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have a Masters in String Pedagogy, and have been teaching violin/viola lessons for several years now. I love working with kids, and am looking for either baby-sitting or tutoring gigs as I am currently between jobs.
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Hi! I'm Savannah and I'm looking for flexible babysitting jobs throughout the summer. I have some years of babysitting experience and have also been a counselor in training at my overnight camp I used to go to. I do have a car and can take your kids anywhere they want whether it's the park or the beach! I'm a fun entertaining...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Destiny B.
Highland Park, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! Thank you for checking out my care profile.
I am a energetic, loving and fun caregiver, house manager and postpartum care provider. I am hard working and like to have fun doing so. I was a live in care giver for a young adult with down syndrome for 6 years. I have experience as a professional house manager and nanny for...
Peyton M.
Highland Park, IL
$34/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Peyton and I am an upcoming junior in college. I will be home for the summer in Highland Park. I am looking for a family/families to babysit for over the summer. I love kids! I have babysat previously many times and also have taught kids in figure skating. I am also CPR certified!
Peyton can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I am going into my fourth year of nursing school at Miami University. Most of my patients have been older populations with an array of diseases, disorders, and other factors that inhibit their ability to participate in activities of daily living. I am very comfortable providing care, assisting with daily activities,...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
My name is Elizabeth
I'm 63 yrs of age. I have 10 years of experience working as a caregiver, I have worked with different cases, from dementia to just old age.
I'm I'm caring, loving and compassionate, I'm available to work live in or come and go.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, meal prep & more
Maria A.
Highland Park, IL
$15-20/hr
In the pas I was taking care of a senior 24 hours, taking her to appointments, helping with bedding and preparing meals. I enjoyed taking her for walks and supervising her needs. I discovered the love I had for taking care of seniors until their last day.
Maria can also help with: Personal care
Elizabeth M from Highland Park, IL
I'm a loving mother of two and grandmother to two grandchildren. For 17 years, I worked with patients with alzheimer's and dementia because working with elderly people makes me happy, it reminds me of working with my own mother or father. Recently, I've been enjoying the company of my family...
I am Anabel , I am 25 years old and I was born in Cuba, but two years ago I decided to move to the United States. Working with children is something that I love and am passionate about. Currently, I am in the process of preparing to study a career in occupational therapy, with a specialization in children. My job as a nanny is...
I have taught school many years, from preschool - Jr High. I have four grandchildren and I play a very large role in their well being and care. Two live out of state, but we video call almost every day. Very responsible, hands on, and loving. Would love to tutor K-3. Currently live in Buffalo Grove.
Worked for a family for the...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
I have worked with kids since I was 11 years old. I have babysat for a number of families with children ranging from 3 months to 14 years of age. I am CPR certified and am currently studying to become a nurse. I am comfortable working with children who have disabilities and am always sure to engage in age-appropriate fun. I want...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Highland Park, IL:
How can I find a Highland Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Highland Park, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 25 babysitters in Highland Park, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Highland Park, IL?
The average rate for Highland Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.48 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Highland Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Highland Park, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.