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60 Christian babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby Christian babysitters is 3 years
Christian babysitters in River Forest, IL
I love to read, do crafts, and play outside and I love to bring some of my favorite board games from home so the kids have something new to try
I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing, and playful
I started working with kids when I was 10 years old and started formally working as a babysitter when I was 12. I have...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Keila. I consider myself positive, trustworthy, and caring individual, driven by a passion to help children grow in a loving, educational and safe environment, teaching them through the playing and talking for physical and linguistic development. I have 20 years of experience. I speak Spanish too. I am a religious...
Keila can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keila has been a great nanny for our family. She has become part of the family. She takes great care of our son, and she also cooks for him, cleans our house, helps with laundry. I would definitely recommend her!"
Jessica A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sandra. I have (10+) years experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, and school age children . I also volunteer in the kids' department at the church I attend on Sunday when needed. I love taking care of kids. They are so honest and friendly. I enjoy singing, playing games, or what makes children happy. I am...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sandra did an amazing job with our baby girl from the ages of 6-12 months. This is a highly transitional age with the intro of solid foods, crawling, and walking. I also breastfed while working from home which can throw even more challenges in the mix. Sandra did...
Larelle B.
Elyssa L.
Chicago, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an optimistic, reliable, and caring nanny looking for a family to join in a full-time capacity.
My college degree is in the arts and I love getting to incorporate that passion into fun crafts/activities and encourage children to explore their creativity.
I am currently a teacher at a Montessori Academy working...
Elyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elyssa had a good reference and background check, and was polite, friendly, and communicative. We had her assist as a date night sitter for our 5 month old, and we would do so again. She did a nice job."
Maggie F.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria I am a designer, I really love to make new things, so I am a creating person who love finding a lot of activities to do, inside and out side, I am very passionate and patient with kids, I love dance and sing, painting. I really love babies, I have been around kids since I am a teenager at my church doing so much...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We have had multiple great experiences with Maria.
She took care of our 2.5 year old daughter playing and spending time outside.
Maria is very trustworthy, reliable and made sure that our daughter is safe but also having a good time.
We really appreciated that...
Florian B.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nina for over 12 years. She is trustworthy and extremely responsible. Nina started taking care of my children when they were ages 1,3, and 5. Her greatest quality is that she genuinely cares about kids. Nina is a great catch!"
dawn C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 32 years old, married and I am from Brazil. In 2004, I started a volunteer job in a church near my house taking care of kids in need. . After that I worked for three different families, with whom I have a great relationship. Currently I am working with a great family for the past 6 years and looking for a new full time...
Fernanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fernanda took care of my daughter since she was 6 weeks old (she is now 6 months old). She was great with my daughter and took care of her really well. She genuinely loves my daughter and cares for her above and beyond what is expected of a nanny. She was also very...
Jyotsna R.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching youth (ages 0-17) for the past seven years. I love children. I am a great cook and can prepare different healthy meals. I have worked in different settings holding positions such as: Counselor, Girl and Boy Scout leader, Church Youth Director and many others. I love a lot of activities, including swimming,...
Karacan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Karacan is a caregiver I didn't even know I could dream about. She has set the bar very high for my future care givers. I have triplet toddlers and she was terrific with them. Fun and playful yet stern when necessary. PERFECT! We all love her and were sorry she...
Robin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caley and I would love to get kids away from the screen, explore outside, and bring on the creativity. I am also happy to assist with virtual classes and school curriculum help. I can provide childcare, English tutoring, and general music/cello lessons.
I am a senior at DePaul University in Chicago studying...
Caley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caley is great with my kids. She is patient, and kind. My kids are always so happy to see her!!"
Sheree D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lauren and I have years of childcare experience from working in a church nursery, watching family members and neighbor kids, plus utilizing this app for several years after I finished undergrad. No matter what age or stage your child is at, I have experienced it and know how to handle it. I am warm-hearted, energetic...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Lauren for a nanny person and she truly impressed us! The kids instantly liked her. We ended up not needing childcare, but she would have definitely been our pick!"
Andra W.
Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 27 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019 after graduating with my liberal arts degree along with 6 credits of early childhood education.
My experience includes more than five years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day,...
Stefanie W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 grown children and have worked with children for over 20 years in my capacity as Director of Ministries to Children, Youth and Families for the United Methodist Church, East Greenwich RI. I love kids of all ages and enjoy the adventures that they create! I have reference letters that I am unable to upload due to the...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol has the ability to engage with any age child (or human, for that matter) like no other person I know. She is caring and interested in everything that child has to say or is interested in. And she will participate. In everything. I've seen her ice skate,...
Beth Y.
5.0
(6)
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, outgoing and compassionate
I like working with kids because I feel that their development is critical at a young age.
I'm looking for a job that allows me work with them as a team. I would love to spend lots of time outdoors and learning through play. I enjoy going to museums with the...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids LOVE Tati!! Best childcare we’ve ever had, hands down. "
Care member
Hi my name is Juliet. I am a full time PREK teacher at saints of faith hope and charity school in Winnetka. I am looking for weekly babysitting night jobs one or two nights a week or as needed, or tutoring up to 5th grade. I have several years of nannying experience for kids ages birth-10 years. I live in lake-view and have a...
Juliet can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Faith W.
Berwyn, IL
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Faith I'm a passionate CNA with a love for children, eager to create lasting memories while caring for your little one. I cannot wait for the opportunity to provide compassionate care and excited to bring joy and safety to your family through babysitting.
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Liza and I recently graduated from Texas Christian University in May. I have about 8 years of experience and am looking for a new family to help out. I am great with children and pets, and would be glad to help out with basic chores/ errands. I am ideally looking for a consistent schedule a few times a week but...
Liza can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
I got my first "babysitters certificate" from my park district when I was 12 and have enjoyed caring for others ever since! I have worked with kids volunteering with my church, as a teachers assistant for 6 years and as a babysitter for several families through out my life. I also have 2 boys of my own. I am friendly, kind,...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have always loved caring for children! Whether that is in the church nursery, camp, or past job at ultimate ninjas. I also have experienced nannying an amazing 2-year-old boy and a 6-month-old girl for about a year. They have grown into small people now but I would love to experience that growth again! Bringing them comfort,...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Ana D.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi all! I am a DePaul student looking to help out some families :)
I have lots of childcare experience as a camp counselor and nanny last summer, through my church childcare, and various other babysitting and nannying jobs :)
Message me with any questions!
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Recent Christian babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Natalie R.
5.0
Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...
- Megan H.
Keila C.
5.0
Keila has been a great nanny for our family. She has become part of the family. She takes great care of our son, and she also cooks for him, cleans our house, helps with laundry. I would definitely recommend her!
- Jessica A.
Sandra L.
5.0
Sandra did an amazing job with our baby girl from the ages of 6-12 months. This is a highly transitional age with the intro of solid foods, crawling, and walking. I also breastfed while working from home which can throw even more challenges in the mix. Sandra did an amazing job with helping us with...
- Larelle B.
Elyssa L.
5.0
Elyssa had a good reference and background check, and was polite, friendly, and communicative. We had her assist as a date night sitter for our 5 month old, and we would do so again. She did a nice job.
- Maggie F.
Maria P.
5.0
We have had multiple great experiences with Maria.
She took care of our 2.5 year old daughter playing and spending time outside.
Maria is very trustworthy, reliable and made sure that our daughter is safe but also having a good time.
We really appreciated that Maria is very attentive and...
- Florian B.
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