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Amanda F.


Barrington, IL

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Future Teacher!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a special education teacher in Cook county. I have experience in teaching music, math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. I was a camp counselor for many years and experience with all ages of children. I am also an animal lover, I directed the barn program at a camp. I currently have a rabbit and a dog...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled playtime, mealtime, diapering and naps with our toddler with ease!"

Sharon F.

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Jaelly I.


Carpentersville, IL

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jaelly but I go by Jay! I graduated High School in December was of 2018. I will be at Harper College in the fall of 2020. love to babysit since I am going in to a child oriented carrier. I have grown up in a very family oriented environment, therefore I value safety and morals. I love to clean and keep organized,...
Jaelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jae was great! She responded to post for a last minute sitter. She was on time despite the nasty weather we were having! The kids thought she was great and we would certainly hire her again! "

Patricia H.

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Carli H.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carli and I am 32 years old. I have a 9-year-old son and our family lives in Cary. After much thought, I am looking to leave my current employment to go back to school to pursue massage therapy. Going back to nannying would allow me the flexibility to be able to pursue that goal. I was a former full time...
Carli can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carli is fantastic! She was with our family for a year and was always on time and very responsible. Carli took care of our two year old and he adores her. I highly recommend Carli and we never had to worry about our son being in her care. Carli has a great...

John K.

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Audrone V.


Wauconda, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Audra. I'm 47 years old. I have done house management, house cleaning and babysitting for 23 years now. I'm responsible, honest, detail oriented, trustworthy, punctual, and a non smoker. I have bachelor degree, great references, and also great with pets. Always willing to do whatever it takes to do a great job. I...
Audrone can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Audra has been cleaning for us weekly for almost two years and is fantastic - she's always punctual, extremely dependable and very flexible in working around a household that involves a toddler (e.g., moving to different areas of the house during nap times, etc.)....

Lindsey R.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Corea thank you so much for visiting! I love organizing and making life easier sometimes life can get busy so let me help! I have experience in cleaning and child care. I enjoy keeping thing tidy, organized and in their place. I enjoy kids very much weather doing creative crafts, doing homework and even watching...
Corea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Rose was a great babysitter she went out of her way to help out. I wish she could have stayed with us longer. I didn't have to worry about her being late or not showing up she was always early. She made sure the kids got to school on time and picked them up on...

Kayla S.

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Susan H.


Cary, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare provider seeking position as a Nanny. Licensed daycare provider for 25 years, tried another line of work, but found I greatly miss working with children! Enjoy providing creative, fun, and educational activities geared to children's interests and needs, all within a safe and warm environment. Have...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sue was a nanny to our very active 2 and 4 year olds. She was amazing! She was great at structuring their day with outdoor time, fun games, and really cute and creative art projects. She was extremely dependable and so wonderful to work with! My husband and I often...

Ryan S.

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Jennifer A.


Island Lake, IL

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver And Fun Early Childhood Educator.

I'd describe my personality as upbeat, sweet and nice. I like working with kids because they're so much fun and love learning all their personalities! I'm looking for a job that is a good fit for my schedule and flexible, but stable at the same time. I started working with kids when I was 19 years old back in the summer of...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
""Ms Jen", as my kids know her, was the primary teacher for the daycare's infant room. She instantly put us at ease with her friendly and positive nature. It's been 2 years since our youngest was in her classroom, but both kids still bring her up once or twice a...

Joseph F.

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Kelly S.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Highly Organized, Mature, Responsible,reliable,trustworthy And Love To Play And Read.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother with college age children, and successful experience raising and caring for young children. Professional and helpful personality with evenings and weekends available to sit for your youngsters. Vehicle and transportation not an issue.
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelly was punctual and personable. I trusted her with my children. She did a great job and I will be using her again for future needs."

Jo J.

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Jeri R.


Cary, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For eight years, I taught special education (learning disabilities) in the public schools. Since my first son was born, I've been a stay-at-home mom. For the past 24 years, I've been homeschooling my kids. During those years, I also taught preschool at our co-op, Now that I only have a senior at home, I really miss caring...
Jeri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"I would highly recommend Jeri. My 7 year old son absolutely adored her. "

Jeff B.

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again."

Barbara Z.

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Dyana M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Nights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Dyana, I am currently a pct at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and have been doing home health for about 5 years now. I just completed my associates In science at Mchenry county college and am waiting to start nursing school. have experience in transfers, bathing, dressing, g-tube, hoyer, and memory loss patients, meal...
Dyana can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Very polite, helpful, caring, dependable. Amazimg worker to have around "

Janice C.

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Nicole P.


Island Lake, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole watched my dogs for an evening, fed them, gave them some attention, and kept them safe while I was out. She asked all the right questions and was very professional. "

Care member

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Jennifer M.


Cary, IL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time, Evenings And/Or Weekend Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available for Weekends and after 5:30 only. I travel for my day job , so I cannot commit to a set schedule. But I love animals and kids, so hopefully I can help you with your family's needs. I have many years of experience caring for all ages of children. I have two sons, aged 37 and 27, as well as 2 granddaughters, aged 12 and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"For years, Jennifer has been a god send to our family. We have relied on Jen to walk, check in, and dog sit our Italian Greyhound Canti. Jennifer is a special person. Some of Jen's top qualities are caring, nurturing, dependable, punctual, and most importantly...

Jessica D.

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Brittany S.


Dundee, IL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have an abundance of experience in caring for children of various ages all the way from newborns to elementary school. I started caring for my siblings as we were growing up as well as volunteering to care for children at our church during Sunday school lessons. I also have been consistently assisting my sister...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful with my boys! She is my go to sitter for date nights, or even if I need her to watch my boys for a few hours while I run errands. She follows every request I have to the T, and my boys love when she "visits". "

Stephanie F.

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Devynn D.


Crystal Lake, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, and fun! I started working with kids when I was in high school! One thing you should know about me is I work and go to school full time and I'm very hardworking!
5.0
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Devynn for several years now. She’s an amazing caretaker and mellow personality who loves children (and pets!). She goes the extra mile to keep the children engaged (not just sit them in front of the TV) and she’s always on...

Care member

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Tiffany G.


Cary, IL

$24-28/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Waiting to Help A Wonderful Family

Hello, my name is Tiffany, I moved to the Cary area from Wisconsin about a year ago. I'm originally from the Chicago land area. The past few years I've been working as an optician at a ophthalmologist office. I'm high energy and always ready for an adventure. I've had multiple children at once and I have experience with...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tiffany was a perfect match for our family during our two-month stay in Chicago. She took care of our 2-year-old and 6-month-old with exceptional skill and dedication. Tiffany's patience was a standout quality. Our toddler's boundless energy and occasional...

Connor M.

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Jeffery H.


Cary, IL

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Autism Life Coach

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
5.0
"What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with autism a ton!!"

Dawn C.

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Malai C.


Dundee, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Malai. I have several years of nanny experience with children of all ages from newborns to tweens. I love doing arts and crafts, cooking and coming up with activities. I am part time in school online which gives me flexibility! I can assist with day to day needs such as meal prep, dinner, snack, etc....
5.0
"Malai was very kind and very professional. She was the first person to sit with my baby and I am so happy and grateful to her! If I write too good of a review she will be forever booked so I'll keep it short so I can go book her again!"

Brittany B.

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Justyna K.


Lake in the Hills, IL

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for someone you can trust with your kids? I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I manage kids when they are upset or troubled in a very calm and well manner. I understand the process and the support that is needed. I have babysat family and friends from a very young age. I love children and animals. I...
Justyna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Good communication Very attentive. Helps maintain a safe environment. Monitored all of my kids and helps clean up after accidents."

Simon J.

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Colleen P.


Cary, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fox River Grove, IL

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled playtime, mealtime, diapering and naps with our toddler with ease!

- Sharon F.

Jaelly I.

5.0

Jae was great! She responded to post for a last minute sitter. She was on time despite the nasty weather we were having! The kids thought she was great and we would certainly hire her again!

- Patricia H.

Carli H.

5.0

Carli is fantastic! She was with our family for a year and was always on time and very responsible. Carli took care of our two year old and he adores her. I highly recommend Carli and we never had to worry about our son being in her care. Carli has a great attitude and is very dependable!

- John K.

Audrone V.

5.0

I have had nannies for the past 11 years and Audra is by far the BEST nanny I ever had. She is an extremely honest and dependable person. She is very patient and caring. My kids and dog absolutely adore her. She has been working for me for over two years and i have never had to tell her what needs...

- Shipra V.

Corea W.

5.0

Rose was a great babysitter she went out of her way to help out. I wish she could have stayed with us longer. I didn't have to worry about her being late or not showing up she was always early. She made sure the kids got to school on time and picked them up on time. She made sure they got on their...

- Kayla S.

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