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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trenee, I'm 23 years old. I have been working in child care for the past 9 years with children from newborns to young teens. I own a car & am willing to complete any tasks that need to be done with driving. I'm great with pets, all infant needs, learning activities/homework help, outdoor/ indoor play, cooking,...
Trenee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Trenee to work as a nanny in my home and I would certainly recommend her work. Trenee has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great with children. It...
Susan L.
Barbara S.
Manteno, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of housekeeping experience. Residential and businesses. I can provide references. I am professional in the quality of my work and reliability.
Barbara can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...
Dallas can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dallas watched my 2 girls for a year and a half and was nothing short of amazing. With her preschool background, she really knows how to teach, play, and care for children. She has a very cozy and clean home and a heart of gold. It takes a special person to be able...
Lindsey T.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience caring & educating children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. I have worked as a full time teacher in a nursery specializing in infants 6weeks-12months. I have 8 years experience as a full-time nanny. 4 years experience with preschool and was a substitute for elementary schools. I have a...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Claire is great! Easy to work with and does a great job!"
Care member
Abbey G.
Saint John, IN
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekday, Weeknight, And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I love children and have a passion for helping others. Currently, I am a nursing student at Purdue University, and I plan to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. In my free time, I volunteer for my local church at school in the children's ministry, spend lots of time outdoors, craft, and bake. I have 7+ years of...
Abbey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail was our after-school nanny last spring and my kids (5 and 13 years old) just loved her! She was reliable and punctual, very friendly and loving, and I fully trusted her with transportation to and from activities like soccer, etc. She further helped with...
Ulrike D.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"As a nanny, Kathryn cared for my child as her own, always showing concern for his well-being, health and happiness. Occasionally, a sick child (hers or mine) would make coordinating our schedules a challenge, but we worked through it. She cared for my son in our...
Lauren B.
3.0
(1)
I come from a family of 12 children, so I've had a lot of experience helping with my younger siblings. I started babysitting at the age of 13 and have not stopped loving the opportunity to care for children, they are a delight to be with. I have held a nanny position for the last 3 years, until the child was old enough to care...
3.0
"We kept trying to interview her but she kept moving the interview time. We kept trying to make accommodations to fit her last minute schedule needs but got to a point where we thought how dependable could she be if we can't even have an interview she'll keep!?...
Rose L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Ava and I have graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology with minors in forensic science and criminal justice! I am now attending Butler University for my masters in Mental Health Counseling. I'm currently looking for part-time childcare jobs in Lake County! I have nine years of experience babysitting different...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have hired Ava several times and just adore her. She is great with our two kids! She is dependable always on time and always nice to deal with."
Bridget P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I have experience as a nanny for children ages 4 months through 8 years with multiple dogs and cats. I am a student at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and I am looking for babysitting/nanny jobs nearby! I maintain a 4. 0 GPA and a 34 ACT score, so I am comfortable with assisting with...
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte has been amazing to work with the past 6 months. She worked for my family part time (20-30 hours/week) as our nanny before leaving for school and she will be missed. Charlotte always had fun, engaging activities for my 3.5 and 1.5 year olds to do and came...
Eva V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher. I have taught in every setting (elementary, junior high, and now high school). I have worked with children for more than 10 years, either in a baby sitter capacity to daycare worker, summer nanny. I am available for babysitting and tutoring. I can prepare meals and do light house keeping. My...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy had been caring for my kids before and after school. Even after one week working with my son, his grades have improved and he is more engaged. She has been wonderful!"
Lucy B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Asia is a very compassionate and caring individual. She was a companion for my 91 year old mother that was recently diagnosed with dementia. She engaged my mother in conversation and activities. They had discussions that my mother loved. My mother not only had a...
Mary W.
Nichole W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$20-31/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...
Care member
Natalia T.
Manteno, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalia and I am 28 years old. I have over 14 years of childcare experience as a babysitter, nanny, and a pre-school teacher.
My main priority is to always make sure that the children I care for are safe while having as much fun as possible. I have worked as an infant/toddler teacher for three years and have...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hardly ever use babysitters since I live near my parents, but Natalia was a joy to have. She came prepared with adorable craft ideas and my daughter (who is very hands-on) absolutely LOVED it. I put all the artwork up on my fridge lol. I would definitely hire...
Marlena S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced house keeper, I do cleaning. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Decluttering service, organizing service. Tidy up. I am currently looking for part time/ work or full time.
Norma can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"She's very honest and dependable!"
Vicky M.
5.0
(1)
Responsible, organizer, punctual, dependable. Friendly. Love to help and meet your needs. I can assist you and help with errands.
Norma can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been responsible for watching over a variety of family homes and caring for their animals while they are away on vacation. I'm willing to care for all animals. Duties include but not limited to feeding, giving medication, cleaning after, long walks, and a lot of TLC! I love animals and will treat your pets as if they were...
Claire can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"I highly recommend Claire. She is trustworthy and punctual when taking care of my Westie. She loved and cared for my dog as if she was hers. You can depend on her for the care of your pet with no worries. Highly recommend her!"
Cyndi D.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Cristina :) I am a mom of 9 & 11-year-old girls and am available to care for your child in my home at all hours. If childcare is wanted in your home, I am available between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week. I love kids, and would love to help take care of a child to help his/her parents find safe, fun, and reliable...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Cristina treated my son like her own child. If it wasn't for preschool we would still be with Cristina."
Beth M.
Leaselle H.
Kankakee, IL
$13-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Vet Tech/Assistant for over 2 years, with experience on the farm as well as in vet clinics. I've had over 5 years of personal paid experience with farm animals and pets.
I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule and would love to work with you and your fur babies, to best assist your personal needs as well as...
Leaselle can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She is a very outgoing and kind person. Has wonderful work ethic and very dependable. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Denise. I have a home in a neighborhood in Cedar Lake. I have dog sat before. I have one dog, a terrier mix, who is 7 and laid back and all shots are up to date. I would be a good candidate because I have no other commitments. I live in a neighborhood where I could safely walk your dog. My dog will get along with...
Denise can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first job was taking care of a patient at the age of 17 along with my mother. I worked with this patient for 3 years. During this time I provided comfort, medication management, light housekeeping, errands, measurements of ins and outs, meal preparation, dressing, and bathing along with constant prevention of falls. I have...
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Brenda is a wonderful person whom I have had the pleasure to get to see her beautiful rare qualities for the past two years through our church she has exceptional coaching skills very self-motivated forward thinking and reliability a quality seen less and less ....
Mireya S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grant Park, IL
Trenee M.
5.0
I hired Trenee to work as a nanny in my home and I would certainly recommend her work. Trenee has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great with children. It is clear to me that working as a...
- Susan L.
Dallas Z.
5.0
Dallas watched my 2 girls for a year and a half and was nothing short of amazing. With her preschool background, she really knows how to teach, play, and care for children. She has a very cozy and clean home and a heart of gold. It takes a special person to be able to handle a group of toddlers and...
- Lindsey T.
Claire C.
5.0
Claire has been cleaning my house for about 6 months. She comes in with her own supplies, she is very thorough, trustworthy and respectful. I would highly recommend her.
Claire also has watched our wonderful elderly dog while we were out of town. She treated him as good as we do.
- Care member
Abbey G.
5.0
Being a high school teacher and coach, I have the luxury of being able to hand pick my sitters from a pool of great candidates. Abbey has been our preferred babysitter (and our children's) for 5 years.
She's been there for us during the diaper and formula era and handled it with ease. She...
- Dan G.
Kathryn C.
5.0
We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend.
- Edith W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grant Park, IL:
How can I find a Grant Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Grant 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 2 babysitters in Grant 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 Grant Park, IL?
The average rate for Grant Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of June 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 Grant Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Grant 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.