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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My babysitting career started with my sister who is six years younger than me. I began babysitting her when I was 13 and was paid to do so by my parents. I then took on babysitting for three other families, two of which were as needed and one as a part-time Nanny. When I nannied I had the following responsibilities: cook dinner...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
I am currently 24 years old. I have been babysitting since I was about 13. I have worked with different ages, mostly between about 5 months to 6 years old. I have nannied for twins, so I can do multiple kids at once! The most I have taken on was 3! I adore kids, and they adore me!
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Janayah and I absolutely love kids! I have 4 years of experience, babysitting my many cousins that very from newborns to high school. I also have experience tutoring young kids and high school students. I can have my own car so transportation is not an issue and I'm willing to drive children around. While I don't have a...
Janayah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janayah is a sweet and caring person. Great communication, timely, and attentive between interview and on-site training day. My twins liked her as she was very engaging and very welcoming. Unfortunately, due to scheduling needs we weren't able to hire her."
Jacqueline C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
Alexis T.
Chicago, IL
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Hardworking, Dedicated, Responsible, Loyal And Honest Worker
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began baby sitting/nanny about 15years ago. I was a nanny for a 11 month and transport 4-year-old brother to school and home. During the job I would provide different types of activities such as reading, building puzzles, play board games, arts & craft, learning activities.. etc) As for infants, I enjoy caring and providing...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work opportunity and moved to California. She looked after the...
Caroline H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia I am an 20-year-old college student and I love children! I am looking to be an ESL teacher one day. I have 1 year of experience with kindergartners as a paraprofessional at elementary school. I have been nannying as my job for a year and a half as well! I can help with Light Housekeeping and children's...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia has watched our children on several occasions and has always been patient, kind, and punctual. Our kids love her. Highly recommend."
Audrea T.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very energetic and outgoing person with strong morals and values. My family and I have always been very close and they are supportive in everything I do. I have wanted to be a nanny or a caregiver for a while because I love working with children of all ages. Ever since I can remember I have been told I have good motherly...
Ruby can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ruby is phenomenal! She always babysits my fab 5 lol and we love her to pieces. Ruby is so attentive, professional and reliable. She makes sure every child has their personal time with her and she keeps them entertained. I highly recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her...
Melody D.
Salyna J.
Homewood, IL
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started out caring for my siblings of which I'm the eldest of seven. I'm the proud parent of two college graduates and a high school sophomore. I've owned and operated my own licensed home child care with up to eight children until my daughter suddenly got ill. I took care of her with everything in me until she passed away...
Salyna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My three preschoolers love her."
Marcillena L.
Jessica M.
Oak Lawn, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced, Cpr Certified Nanny/babysitter That Loves Children.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Watched a family of 3(two boys under 2 and a 8-year-old) and a family of two (2+4). Summer help last year with a 2 yo and an premature newborn! College athlete in at Robert Morris university. I have recently became a medical student. I am honest and hard working and very patient. I love pets and children and love to be very...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is great, my son loves her! She's very sweet, always punctual, and willing to help in the house. I definitely recommend her! "
Romy L.
Jamie M.
Alsip, IL
$16-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I nannied for a family in the Beverly(Chicago) area for around 2 years. I absolutely love the children and enjoyed being a huge help and part of their lives. After that position came to a close I helped out a family friend for a little over a year with their 2 littles. That was so much fun and I truly miss it. I then started my...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Jamie has a way of making children fall in love with her. She gets down to their levels and makes them feel heard and valued. She also has a way of making the kids feel secure even during a hard emotional time. She remains level headed during an outburst and...
Bridget L.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time bilingual nursing student with 6 years of nanny/babysitting experience and at least 8+ households (references). I do hold an A. S., CPR, active CNA certification, clean driving, and background history. I am COVID-19 vaccinated.
My interest for childcare started after high school, after caring for my family's...
Britania can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She helped my in-laws take care of our kids and my brother-in-law's kids (5 total kids all 4 and under). She was a huge help and great with the kids. I would definitely hire her again in the future."
Mary P.
5.0
(3)
I'm 20 years old and attending school for a degree in Early Child Care. My biggest traits are being creative, passionate, and loving. In my free time I love spending time with friends and family, and trying new places. My experience includes being a Two's Teacher at a preschool. Also all through high school babysitting for...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have been Hannah's teacher for the last few years and she is a remarkable young woman. She is very compassionate, caring, and extremely responsible for a young adult of her age. I truly admire her and think any family would be lucky to work with her!"
Stephanie M.
Chelsea K.
Evergreen Park, IL
$19-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an attentive and passionate caregiver with 3. 5 years of experience, I am happy to provide references. I have a medical background that has includes CPR training, extensive first aid training, child psychology and development coursework, clinical healthcare, and emergency medicine.
I'd love to work with a family that is...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea was an excellent babysitter for my 4 month son. She followed all of our instructions and kept a time-sheet of all the activities she did with him so I felt like I had an excellent flow of their day.
I would gladly have her watch my son again."
Glenn A.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Amanda, and she is an extremely impressive candidate. I would have felt completely comfortable hiring her as a nanny for my three young kids, however we ended up hiring someone referred to us by a friend. Amanda was our close other choice and I know...
Caroline S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm a full time student at Illinois State University. I'm a third year, majoring in psychology, and I would love to help out any families who may need it! I have a flexible class schedule so it should be easy to work around and I'm willing to drive farther for the right family so no need to worry about...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Reliable and responsible young women who did wonderful job working for my Family in Summer of 2022. Olivia did a great job at responding to our needs, asking appropriate questions she needed to reconfirm any plans and took initiative to engage and enrich our...
Justin B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's very dependable and loves children. She is fun to be around and always find the bright side of a situation. She is trustworthy and very outgoing. "
Hannah H.
Isabelle I.
Willowbrook, IL
$14-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Isabelle and I am a college student home for the summer! I previously nannied for a family that had an 11-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl for two years. They no longer need a nanny so I am looking for a new family! I love kids and animals so if you have any pets I would be happy to take care of them also!
Isabelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I'm Tia.
I am 24 and a graduate of Lewis University. I will be continuing my education in North Central College's Physical Therapy program come next winter. I have an extensive background in instructing CPR/Basic First Aid for adults, children, and infants and worked as an EMT for awhile.
Some of my hobbies include...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 6 years of experience caring for children. I am qualified to be a lead teacher in a school setting. I have experience with up to 5 children. I am actively in college to finish my degree in early childhood education. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Laundry, homework, and online learning if necessary.
I will not work...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Palos Heights, IL
Janayah A.
5.0
Janayah is a sweet and caring person. Great communication, timely, and attentive between interview and on-site training day. My twins liked her as she was very engaging and very welcoming. Unfortunately, due to scheduling needs we weren't able to hire her.
- Jacqueline C.
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Alexis T.
4.0
We hired Alexis as a Nanny for our two kids from Oct 2018 - July 2019, she looked after our sons from when the youngest was 3months and the oldest was 3yrs. We only let her go as we had an unexpected work opportunity and moved to California. She looked after the baby full time, providing age...
- Caroline H.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia has watched our children on several occasions and has always been patient, kind, and punctual. Our kids love her. Highly recommend.
- Audrea T.
Ruby W.
3.0
We had been asked to reschedule an interview due to an emergency on Ruby's end. She no called no showed for the follow up.
- Casey M.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Palos Heights, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Palos Heights, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Palos 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 $19.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Palos Heights, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Palos 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 Palos Heights, IL?
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What types of services do college nannies near me in Palos 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 Palos 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 Palos Heights, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Palos 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.