I have a little over 3 years of experience. I'm currently in school to become an SLP (Speech therapist) so I work with kids all of the time. I drive an SUV so I have plenty of space for carseats if necessary.
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
I am a grad student at Augustana College studying Speech-Language Pathology :) I love children and adolescents and I have 4 years of experience. I also have 2 cats!
Serena can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Hello! I started babysitting around age 13 and have always enjoyed working with children. I was a nanny while in college for a family with 4 children for 5 years and I loved it. I have experience with newborn to 12+ and love every stage! I have a 2-month-old son and have loved getting to experience motherhood. I have prior...
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachael is an honorary part of our family. She cared for us for a period of 5 years total. She was our summer nanny for 3 years, and we were able to bring her on full-time for 2 full years! She brought sanity to my life by helping with meals, laundry, light...
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and fun!
I like working with kids because I'm learning for my future family, I've always been great with children, and I've been told I'm very caring.
Shayna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
I am a friendly and outgoing person. I teach babies in swim lessons starting at 6 months! I was a teacher for 3-5-year-olds on Davenport and now I work for the preschool at the Y part-time working with 4-year-olds.
Hello. My name is Melissa, I'm 42 years old, so I have a lot of years of care under my belt! I started working with kids when I was 19, working with at-risk youth in AmeriCorps, Seattle. From there, I worked in a daycare center for the University of Washington for 2 years. I decided that becoming a nanny and doing more...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
I was raised in a large family of 7 and am the 3rd child and oldest girl. My Mom had her last two children later on in life which gave me the opportunity to take care of children of all ages. I also began to take on housework and gain experience in such areas. I enjoy working with children who are teachable and would love to...
Selah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Selah has been a go-to Babysitter and Elder Companion among family, friends, and church members for years. She enjoys being with people of all ages and makes them feel comfortable, loved, and heard. Being from a large family, she can play dolls, bake treats, climb...
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Rock Island, IL
How much is child care near me in Rock Island, IL?
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How can I find child care near me in Rock Island, IL?
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What interview questions should I ask a Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, IL and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Rock Island, 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.