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5.0
(1)
Hello!
I've always had a bond with children and always had fun playing with them and talking to them. They're all each unique and filled with joy. I've been babysitting for years now and I am experienced with taking care of children. I'm responsible, punctual, caring, kind, and ambitious. I can do crafts and outdoor activities...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"She is a caring person she goes above and beyond her duties."
Mikey R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced nanny and have been providing care for over 15 years for multiple families. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have also experience with twins, preemies and kids with allergies. I love to spend my time with children, playing with them, reading to them, making arts...
Jowita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to their extracurricular activities every week. I without reservation recommend Jowita"
Katie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angela, I'm a second year Physician Assistant student in Chicago. I love working with kids and have done so all my life; I have experience working as a camp counselor and babysitter for several years, as well as tutoring, and teaching elementary school in Spain. As a former EMT and current PA student, I am CPR...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela was great and the kids loved hanging out with her. Looking forward to having her help out again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am 27 years old. I currently reside in Oak Park, IL, and go to medical school at Loyola. I am originally from NH and went to Keene State College to obtain my BS in biology.
I have my CNA and EMT certificate which comes with a lot of hands-on training including first aid/CPR certification which is...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Haley was professional and punctual. She showed up early and was very good with my nine month old. Haley was comfortable and confident. She got my teething, fussy daughter to sleep and texted me a much appreciated update letting me know my daughter had fallen...
Mary K.
Lea R.
Chicago, IL
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 12 Years Of K-8 Teaching Experience And A Master Of Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lea! I've been a CPS elementary teacher for the past 12 years and am now looking to become a full-time nanny. I have a Masters of Education and have taught students in grades K-8, in all core subject areas. I specialize in reading and writing instruction.
I've been vetted by Care. com to provide on-call...
Lea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Lea is WONDERFUL with children!! The first time I hired her both my kids (6 and 8) were in a bad mood (unrelated to Lea) right before she came, but she was able to calm them within minutes and they started liking her and talked with her right away! (They are...
Melissa L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in reading and language arts from the University of Iowa. I currently am a teacher at a local school so am unable to work during school hours. I love working with children. I completed two semesters student teaching and had many classes involving...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have loved having Jackie at our house. She is professional and very good with both kids. She is excellent at keeping our schedule and assisting with homework duties. We have had her at least once a week since our first meeting with her."
Lisa H.
Brianna M.
Broadview, IL
$10-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Cheerful And Flexible Sitter ! CU Boulder College Student
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Babysitting is one of my favorite things to do ! Growing up I watched all my little cousins, and all my favorite books were about babysitting! Starting my junior year I worked at Chuck E Cheese as a party host and babysat a sweet third grader three times a week . I currently work as a restaurant host and sit for a fun 3-year-old...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We loved Brianna! She was super great with our 3 yr old and cared for us for 1 year. I am home now with our new son and will still hire her for date nights and such!"
Susie R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah. I am 21 years old and a junior at Illinois State University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I am an experienced babysitter with children of all ages. I enjoy playing games, doing crafts and being active with kids. I like helping with homework and anything else school related as well. My experience...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been a great babysitter for my 2 little girls (1 year old and 5 year old). She's fun and happily plays board games and engages in pretend play. My girls really like her."
Aiden H.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children most of my life, I started babysitting when I was about 11 years old and have really been doing it ever since. I have watched children and infants ranging in age from days old to about 12 years old. I Nanny for a 4-year-old boy a 3-year-old girl. My previous position I nannied for a boy and girl...
Emmaly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emmaly has been a phenomenal nanny for my family for nearly a year, caring for my now 3-year-old son and 11-month-old daughter. She is friendly, engaging, positive, and always looking for ways to help without being asked. My son loves to talk her ear off and play...
Kristine F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am an experienced nanny who is also a mom. I am interested in finding a family who needs full time care for one to two children. I am extremely patient, responsible, dependable, trustworthy, and have a great reputation. I have worked in childcare for summer day camps, babysitting for multiple families, and being a long...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikki has worked for our family for the last year. And helped us transition our daughter through many changes. She is a very experienced nanny, well versed in early child care. She worked with us to create a routine and scheduled where our daughter developed and...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I am a proud parent of 3 teenagers, a 17, 15 and 13-year-old. I have been a nanny for the past 11 years. I love working with kids, I know how different each child can be and have experience with kids of all ages. I am committed, reliable, loving and hardworking. I also love reading, outdoor adventures and walks...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria has worked with our family for 5+ years and we feel like she is one of us! She is amazing with my children, both emotionally and developmentally. She adheres to all household rules, reads to them, fixes meals and will take them to any activity. She is a...
Megan B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lady from Guatemala, who enjoys the outdoors, likes to have fun with the children and enjoys every minute of it.
Casta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Casta has helped me with my two very active boys for the past 1.5 years, and has become an invaluable part of our family. She has proven to be professional, honest, and most importantly, a loving and engaging caretaker. She takes the kids all over the city, whether...
Ofelia G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristy! I graduated from NIU with my bachelors in communications. Since then I've been a nanny, dog walker, and a senior caretaker. I love not being tied down to just one job! Taking care of animals and people are my two biggest passions. I am very reliable, outgoing, kind, and genuine. I love to help anyone...
Kristy can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Kristy is amazing! She began helping us earlier this year & is such a hard worker & truly kind and sweet girl! She is communicative, prompt, and detail-oriented. She's not afraid of lugging my laundry up & down the stairs, or rolling up our rug - she even takes...
Michelle B.
4.4
(14)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Barbara, and I am a loving nanny with many years of experience in taking care of children. I am most experienced with newborns and toddlers. I adore little babies. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities/games with toddlers, taking them on long walks outside and exploring parks. I also prepare fresh and healthy meals...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Barbara watched our newborn for almost a year and we couldn't have been happier. We trusted her completely and she cared for our daughter as if she were her own."
Renata S.
Hanna B.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for private families across the Chicago land area and am great with pets! I have also spent 4 years in Vietnam teaching English at English centers and International schools throughout Hanoi. My favorite hobbies include rock climbing, aerial silks and traveling. I'm dependable and punctual. I'm a quick learner. I...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna is absolutely amazing! My son took to her immediately. She’s so caring and fun! I will definitely
use her again. "
Care member
5.0
(22)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids started 5 years ago in Brazil as a day care assistant , and in the US I've cared for ages from 0 to 9yo. I'm a nurturing, energetic and respectful parenting oriented caregiver.
I love to help the little ones learn, reach their milestones and express their feelings as they grow. I like to go outside and...
Geysa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Geysa is so great with my little one. She is very attentive, active and caring. My son LOVES their time together and so do we! We truly enjoy having our son in Geysa's care. She is tremendous! "
Care member
Ezra S.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr
5.0
(2)
I have "house-sat" for a family with a dog, a cat, and a fish, and I have provided care for other dogs, cats, lizards, and hamsters. My experience includes feeding, bathing, walking, and cleaning up after pets (and I have taken care of my own pets all my life). I am also able and willing to provide pet care and child care...
Ezra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Rockell D.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I have...
Rockell can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rockell watched my two kids, 3 and 6, full time for two months while our nanny was on maternity leave. She was always on time, a great communicator, and adored my kiddos. They loved her and responded to her energy immediately--she's a kid at heart. I would...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Camryn!
I am 21 years old with extensive experience caring for children and pets.
I was a veterinary technician for a few years and have experience with various breeds, temperaments, and treatment of medical issues. I also have my own dog and foster kittens.
I'm comfortable caring for infants and children of all ages....
Camryn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Camryn, she genuinely loves children, she's patient, punctual, and reliable. A great person! Would definitely hire her again in the future!"
Serena C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When I came to the US more than 20 years ago, I worked for families as a live-in nanny. Later on, I had my own family and I raised three children which are now in high school. After they started attending school, I worked sometimes as a housekeeper and sometimes as a nanny.
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)"
Krista B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Riverside, IL
Gabriella A.
5.0
She is a caring person she goes above and beyond her duties.
- Mikey R.
Jowita D.
5.0
Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to their extracurricular activities every week. I without reservation recommend Jowita
- Katie D.
Angela M.
5.0
Angela was great and the kids loved hanging out with her. Looking forward to having her help out again!
- Care member
Haley Z.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Haley watching our 1-year-old. She was responsible, punctual, professional, and kind -- everything you would hope for. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter with Haley, whom we absolutely would hire again. Thank you, Haley!
- Devon B.
Lea R.
5.0
Ms. Lea is WONDERFUL with children!! The first time I hired her both my kids (6 and 8) were in a bad mood (unrelated to Lea) right before she came, but she was able to calm them within minutes and they started liking her and talked with her right away! (They are usually very shy.)
In addition to...
- Melissa L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Riverside, IL:
How can I find a Riverside babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Riverside, 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 22 babysitters in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL?
The average rate for Riverside, IL babysitters on Care.com is $19.73 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 Riverside, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Riverside, 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.