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60 college nannies are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 7 years
College nannies in Oak Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, and organized person who loves working with kids. I started babysitting for families in my neighborhood at just 13 years old and have been doing it ever since. I have years of experience and would be happy to share more details and references!
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie P. is an AWESOME babysitter! She loves kids, she really knows how to get down on their level and communicate with them! She was a student helper in a first grade class for the past school year and is very responsible, calm, and helpful! Great babysitter!"
Christine V.
Jennifer F.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Jennifer and I'm a punctual, dependable, artistic, responsible, bilingual, fun nanny available for weekend care! :)
*11+ years experience (as of October 2022)
*Spanish: Fluent in speaking, writing and reading.
*Can provide references if needed.
*Can provide Driver's License and Insurance of vehicle....
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Jennifer connects well with children and is a caring individual."
Bill And Annie G.
Julia W.
Chicago, IL
$42/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Julia! I am a current graduate student in a counseling program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and have my undergraduate degree in psychology from UMN. My goal is to work as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with children (and animals, I hope!). I have worked with children with severe mental health...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She great with kids and is very responsible and reliable!!"
Jenna W.
Payton H.
Chicago, IL
$41/hr • 2 yrs exp
College Student With Childcare/teaching/pet Sitting Experience :)
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a sophomore at Columbia College Chicago majoring in multiple writing studies. I'm dedicated to creating a caring and calm environment for kids and pets alike! I'm extraordinarily patient and accepting in moments of chaos and will always prioritize your child or pets safety. I have two years of experience as a swim...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Payton has a knack with people engaging insight on that person’s personality right away and approaching her interactions and communications in a way that makes them feel comfortable and easy. She also has this knack with animals as well. She teaches swim lessons to...
Care member
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first year graduate student at Rush University Medical Center pursuing my doctorate in Audiology. Originally from Colorado, I moved to Chicago last year to start school and love living here! I have 5 years experience nannying and babysitting for kids from ages 2 months to 12 years and the family I was with the longest...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is wonderful! Such a relaxed and conscientious person who has been amazing with our newborn, 2 year old, 4 year old, and dog! She has babysat and is acting as our part time nanny as I transition back to work. Incredibly dependable and a great communicator!...
Chelsea A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
About me: Hi there, I'm Amy! I'm a 27-year-old University of Chicago graduate student of Social Work based in Lakeview East. My hobbies include exploring Chicago on foot, spending time in nature, and playing my ukulele and singing!
Experience: I've previously nannied/babysat for multiple families, with children ranging from...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy helped our family while we balanced working from home full time with a toddler - she was seriously a lifesaver! She's great with our toddler, handling snacks, naps, diapers, and everything in between, and he loves playing with her. She has also helped with...
Jeannette M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna, and I am an ICU nurse in Chicago looking for a family who is looking for a date night / occasional babysitter! I have been babysitting and nannying since I was about 12, and have worked with kids of all ages ranging from newborns to 17-year-olds. I am CPR certified, specialize in critical care, first...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Ellie and I will be graduating from DePaul University with my masters in Speech Language Pathology this June!
I will be available for full time nannying/babysitting starting June 17-August 16th (dates negotiable).
I am also available for any weekday/weekend gigs in the mean time!
Feel free to reach out!
Ellie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She...
Samantha B.
Nora W.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Nanny With Experience Available For Part-Time Summer 2024 Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nora and I have 5+ years of experience working with children in many different and fun environments! I'm currently in my third and final year of graduate school to become a school psychologist (M. Ed, Ed. S). I have direct experience as a nanny, tutor, camp counselor, and behavioral treatment technician, and...
Nora can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nora is fantastic! She nannied my two children (3 and 6) this past summer and she was the highlight of their days. They are still talking about all of the fun things they did with her months after the summer ended. She is calm, creative - always doing fun art...
Christine W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student taking online classes so my schedule is very flexible. I have been taking care of children since I was a young teen myself and have been a full-time nanny for the past three years. I am comfortable with pets, housekeeping, meal prep, running errands, and anything else you may need!
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna is fantastic! She is very personable, responsible and caring. I would highly recommend her! Thank you Jenna!"
Tracy W.
Caroline M.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline and I am a 25-year-old student in nursing school. I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old and have had lots of experience with children of all ages. I have worked as a nanny, preschool assistant teacher, and pediatric ER tech. I am also a medical assistant and have received certification in...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My boys just love Caroline! They would look forward to their "Caroline nights" with great enthusiasm and would plan activities in advance. Caroline has helped out with cleaning & organizing their play space as well. She's very dependable & always punctual. I'd hire...
Katrina D.
Hannah B.
Chicago, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old working professional who is looking to make some extra money during non 9-5 (ish) hours. I can be available for regular services or for a one-time sitter. ** I am now looking for work in the Chicago area**
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 15 years old and I have worked with all ages from...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can not say enough good things about Hannah! She has a great attitude and I love her optimism. It's a great feeling to be comfortable and confident your kids are in good hands. She didn't just look at taking care of my kids as a job, instead she bonded with...
Melissa G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hannah! I am currently a senior at University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in both early childhood education and elementary education. I have babysat for 6 years and nannied for 2! Also, I have 2 years of experience with tutoring students. I have my own car, so I am willing to run errands or drive kids around for...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is very hands on when needed. She is very patient and takes the time to help others. Extremely reliable on difficult task, often goes above and beyond on her work."
Aidan C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anna! I am a graduate student living in Chicago, and seeking a part-time nanny position for the summer while I attend classes. I have worked with children as young as 5 months up to age 15. When nannying/babysitting, I love baking, doing arts and crafts, exploring, playing outside and reading. I use my creative...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Anna is exceptional with kids - she is fun, energetic, and truly enjoys being around children. Anna is great at getting kids to be creative and I loved that she would take them outside to play to get away from the screens. We are juggling busy schedules in my...
Margaret S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, Mary Grace and I'm a nanny in the Chicago area! I have experience in child development and special needs care. Currently I am looking for 25-45 a week, and go start in mid August or beginning of September!
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've worked with Mary Grace on and off (as needed) for 2.5 years. She has provided childcare for both our kids individually and together (2.5 years old and 10 month old). Mary Grace is confident in our home and supports our house rules and follows my instructions...
Susannah F.
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.
Emily S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Youthful Soul And A Fun Sitter! Love Arts And Crafts And Karaoke
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Emily, I'm 22, and I am looking for a nannying job that accommodates my sometimes strange schedule! I love hanging out with the kiddos, I'm good with household work, cooking simple dishes, doing arts and crafts, dog walking, feeding animals, etc. I have a musical background in piano as well as a background in...
5.0
"Emily is fantastic with children. She's patient, loyal, and caring to the children under her care. Her fun loving nature is a hit with kids."
Madelyn S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have been a nanny, camp counselor, nursery school teacher assistant, and love children more than anything! I love playing fun games, activities, and animals! I am a junior at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and I am from Larchmont, New York! I am looking to nanny...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam was hired to care for my children this past February-May until I went on maternity leave for the summer and let me just state she is the most caring, sweetest, kindest, dependable person my family has ever known to watch our children! My kids loved Sam as if...
Alicia D.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I am 23 years old. I have 9 years of paid childcare experience including babysitting, nannying, and teaching. I taught an art class to toddlers from 2016-18, which I absolutely loved. I worked as an overnight camp counselor from 2017-19, taking care of kids ages 6-16. I received extensive CPR and First Aid training. As a...
Genevieve can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gigi was great with my kids (kindergarten and a baby) - responsible but also not afraid to have fun with them!"
Hillary C.
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Oak Park, IL
Katie P.
5.0
Katie P. is an AWESOME babysitter! She loves kids, she really knows how to get down on their level and communicate with them! She was a student helper in a first grade class for the past school year and is very responsible, calm, and helpful! Great babysitter!
- Christine V.
Jennifer F.
5.0
Jennifer connects well with children and is a caring individual.
- Bill And Annie G.
Julia W.
5.0
Julia has watched our kids from time to time and is caring, dependable and on time. She has experience with most ages. We liked the fact she could drive to and from. If you're looking for someone who can take care of your kids for a nanny position or babysitting from time to time I would highly...
- Kathy M.
Payton H.
5.0
Payton has a knack with people engaging insight on that person’s personality right away and approaching her interactions and communications in a way that makes them feel comfortable and easy. She also has this knack with animals as well. She teaches swim lessons to young children from toddlers to...
- Care member
Mia D.
5.0
Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums, etc. Also has picked up my daughter...
- Marilupe M.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Oak Park, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Oak Park, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Oak Park, 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 June, 2024 is $20.25.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Oak Park, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL?
There are currently 12 college nannies near you in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Oak Park, 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.