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Melanie K.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have babysat and nannied for families in my home town. I am comfortable with young children all the way to school age kids. I love any and all childcare tasks necessary, from cooking to schoolwork and story time. I have two years of college under my belt and am comfortable assisting with schoolwork and online classes as well....
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie took care of our 3 kids all under 4 years old. She was such a blessing and asset to our family!
She took our kids on outings, prepared meals, cleaned and did the laundry. Our children absolutely love her! Melanie is always the first person we call when we...
Megan L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi All! My name is Julie, I am looking for part time position right now with the following days: M/W/F 9AM-2 p.m. I am currently in school for my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education at Roosevelt University. I have experiences in working children from infants, toddlers and school aged. I have over 60 credit hours of...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I first hired Julie to care for my daughter M. and my two dogs while my husband and I returned to work after maternity leave. I was honestly very scared to leave her in the care of just anyone but I took a chance with Julie and it's the best decision I've ever...
Sarah V.
Michelle K.
Park Ridge, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Experienced Babysitter (4 Years) Responsible & Available Weeknights And Weekends.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! On top of being a mother to a wonderful 16-month-old I have been a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years. I have a diverse range of caring experience including special-needs/learning disabilities, multiples, nanny sharing, small group care, and ages from infant to teenagers. I am also certified in child/adult CPR and have 6...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids. "
Bridget J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stephanie. I am a Nursing student passionate about a career in Midwifery. I love working with children and anyone in need of personalized and compassionate care. I have been a dance teacher (ages 4-18) for four years as well as a Resident Care Associate at an Assisted Living facility for seniors since 2019. My...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was awesome! She cared for our toddler son while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was incredibly kind and patient with him and he really enjoyed having her come. She was very professional and I would highly recommend her to others!"
Austin M.
Christie B.
Evanston, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Nanny Seeking Full-Time Position In June 2022
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christie and I am passionate about providing exceptional childcare! With safety always at the forefront, I love encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through play! I excel at preparing curriculum that is interest-driven, while including engaging activities, hands-on experiences, and promoting process...
Christie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super attentive to detail. Prepared, gracious with guests, and very helpful (I hired her for a party and would do so again)"
Betsy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
What I care about most is creating a happy, healthy environment for kids to have fun and thrive! I enjoy applying my own personal skills to each individual family and feel lucky that my job revolves around cultivating joy in young people.
I am a graduate student pursuing my Master's in Social Work seeking a full time nanny...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
Maria C.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria and I have been caring for children ages newborn to 12 years old since I was 13. My goal as a nanny is to care, protect, and guide children. I love cleaning and am willing to do light housekeeping which includes, but is not limited to, laundry, helping children with cleaning up rooms, and play area,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is the most sweetest person I know! I am glad I hired her because she is wonderful with my kids. She does arts and crafts with them, helps them with their homework, picks them up from school while I was at works. My kids lover her! I have had multiple...
Rosie M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie and I am currently getting my Master in Social Work from Loyola Chicago, with the intent to work with child and family services.
I live in Uptown and have my own car, so I can travel to you + transport your kids! I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie was very sweet and attentive with my 7 month old. Easy communication and dependable"
Jennifer Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am an elementary education major at Illinois State University. I have a huge heart for children of all ages and would love to help you and your family take care of your kids. I have experience with all ages from 15 months through teen years. I babysit for a few different families on occasion in my neighborhood. I...
Nataley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I wish I needed two nannies so that I could hire Nataley back to take care of our kids again! Nataley took care of our kids full-time last summer when they were three years old and one year old. She's one of the sweetest, most caring, patient and fun people I know....
Mary W.
Daphne J.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, compassionate, energetic nanny who your children will love!
Experience:
-Various babysitting experience over the years
-5 semesters of classroom field-experience at the university level
-1-on-1 tutoring of a 1st grader, focusing on her reading comprehension
-Part-time nanny for a 1. 5-year-old girl
-Full time nanny...
Daphne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daphne has been an amazing caretaker for our 2 year old son! She is incredibly attentive and engaging, encourages creativity through art and music, planned daily activities out of the house at the library and local parks to ensure he is gaining social experiences,...
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Oriana C.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working as a nanny for 6 years. My first experience taking care of kids was with the I. family where I spend three years with M (3 years old) and C(1-year-old). Both went to school and I had to move forward. In the summer of 2019, while I was taking care of C and M, I met my new family at the park. The M. family, by...
Oriana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Oriana has been an integral part of our family over the last 3 years. Mostly watching our twins who are now 3, but often also helping out with our 5 year old when needed. We also had a large dog that she helped walk and pet-sit when we went out of town which was a...
Julie M.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Leslie and I am currently working as an ABA therapist. I recently graduated with my Masters in Psychology. I am looking for a part time nanny job as I have a lot of experience! I love to be active with the kids I work with but will always adjust to any family needs! I love to help out with homework and any...
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Leslie for a date night. My boys (6 and 9) loved her. They played board games, went to the park and were in bed on time. The boys can't wait for her to come back!"
Karen R.
Selena O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.
5.0
(1)
Hi! How are you?
I am Selena O, current Nursing student (Night hybrid program)
I have Over 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love to play with different strategies of pedagogy for a good development of body and Brain. I could make your children comfortable while I am with them. Can take them to parks, museum and other...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Selena is great! She babysat our baby girl today. She played with her , fed her and helped cleaning her bottles and she took beautiful pictures !! Totally recommend her :)"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Teaching for almost seven years in a Montessori-based program has greatly influenced my philosophy on childcare and learning. Combining these experiences, with many college courses in Child Development at Joliet Junior College, I believe that, as one who works with children, I should emulate patience and provide guidance,...
Kimi Rose can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kimi is a one of a kind child care provider. She is trustworthy and dependable. Her ability to help every child unlock their creative potential is unsurpassed. She is one of the few people I have trusted with my own children and she far exceeded expectations!...
Matt S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings to all families,
I'm happy to be back to offer my childcare services to families in the up north Evanston/Skokie/WILMETTE and surrounding areas. I have been a member with Care. com since 2011. Due to covid I am currently part time at Pediatric Associates of Wilmette. With all that is happening with schools, and mom...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Rebecca for a part-time nanny position. When we met her we were very impressed with the way she jumped right in and played with our children. She was very energetic and fun loving. Unfortunately, I ended up not returning to work so her services...
Amy W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I have been babysitting/nannying for 9+ years for a number of families with a wide range of ages! CPR certified, reliable transportation, and clean driving record. I also grew up with many young children in my family, and have always loved being around kids!
Jaimie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaimie is friendly, caring, and attentive with our 8mo son. She is all around wonderful and a blessing to our family. Our son adores her, and she will be missed when she returns to her home state after college."
Brianna R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jessica and I I have been nannying for the past 10+ years and I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I have experience working with multiple children at once, twins,& boys. I have experience working as a night nanny & sleep training. I am comfortable working while the parents are in the house and I am always...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Jessica cared for both of my children this evening. It was the first time I hire a nanny to care for my 9 and 11 year old. She made this first experience an amazing one. The kids absolutely enjoyed her company. She arrived early and was ready to fit right in. She...
Avelira G.
Clare D.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Clare, a dedicated Health Science major at DePaul University. I have over 8 years of experience with children, and I am located in Lincoln Park (right by DePaul!), but I am willing to commute. I am proficient in Spanish, and I can help with light Housekeeping and Crafts! I have experience with children as young as 3...
Clare can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clare was great with our 21 month old son. She was very responsive and punctual. Very kind. Would definitely recommend!"
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Harwood Heights, IL
Melanie K.
5.0
Melanie took care of our 3 kids all under 4 years old. She was such a blessing and asset to our family!
She took our kids on outings, prepared meals, cleaned and did the laundry. Our children absolutely love her! Melanie is always the first person we call when we need help.
- Megan L.
Julie H.
5.0
Julie works well with children and loves to teach and get involved in activities with parents and children. I worked with her as my teacher assistant at a daycare with infants/toddlers.
- Zully M.
Michelle K.
5.0
Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids.
- Bridget J.
Stephanie D.
5.0
Stephanie was awesome! She cared for our toddler son while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was incredibly kind and patient with him and he really enjoyed having her come. She was very professional and I would highly recommend her to others!
- Austin M.
Christie B.
5.0
Super attentive to detail. Prepared, gracious with guests, and very helpful (I hired her for a party and would do so again)
- Betsy H.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Harwood Heights, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Harwood Heights, IL can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $15.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Harwood Heights, IL, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
There are currently 2 college nannies near you in Harwood Heights, IL on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Harwood Heights, IL offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Harwood Heights, IL, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Harwood Heights, IL, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.