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My name is Hayden , I am 21 years old, I am currently a nursing student at Chamberlain University. I am CPR certified (BLS), I used to be a kids room manager, worked as a preschool teacher for over a year, have been working as an on and off tutor and nanny. I am excellent with children of all ages and have worked with as young...
Hayden can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi, my name is Jacquelyn. I currently work as CNA. I have been an actively working healthcare worker for three years now. Although I have no professional child care experience I do assist in helping take care of my younger siblings. I love to throw dance parties, do arts and crafts, and read. I am currently in college on my way...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Nice to meet you, my name is Valentina , I come from Colombia and now I am studying here in Chicago. I have experience as a nanny in my country and I was an au pair for a year in North Carolina where I took care of two children from 7 months to 1-year-old. I also had the opportunity to take care of an additional little girl of...
Valentina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
David V.
Tinley Park, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
While I have never been hired to care for children on a day-to-day basis, I have worked with kids throughout my life. For the past 7 years, I have been a 7th-grade boys volleyball coach at Summit Hill Junior High. There, as one can assume, I had to deal with many, many challenges both in communicating with the students and...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see...
Nicole B.
Yanira N.
New Lenox, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Special Needs Teacher Assistant And Mother
5.0
(2)
I have nannied & babysat for several families. I worked as a special needs teacher assistant. Please see my review from the previous family I nannied for. I am also a US Veteran and mother of two boys (4yrs & 19-month-old).
Yanira can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our family had the pleasure of employing Yanira as a full time nanny for our daughter. She did an amazing job and was truly an extension of our family. Yanira was always punctual, dependable and arrived daily with high energy. She always put our daughters safety...
Carrie J.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Leah R.
Crown Point, IN
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 23 years old. I currently live in Crown point, IN. also work through a pet care app taking care of fur babies. I have been watching children since I was 14. I have always been drawn to helping, teaching, and watching children. Between dance summer camps, to babysitting side jobs during my high school years, I have always...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah babysat my two daughters when they were younger. My oldest is now 15 so she watches over her sister. Otherwise we would have kept Leah with us. She is the sweetest thing! Always played with my youngest and like a big sister to my oldest. "
Michelle C.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Best babysitter I have ever hired by a landslide. I've hired many babysitters/nanny's in the past, the majority of which didn't seem to take the job seriously, or give the necessary care needed. I am moving out of state and I know it won't be easy to find another...
Charles 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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
(1)
Hello! My name is Karoline and this is about me:
-I am looking for summer work & occasional date nights- as I am a full-time college student.
-I am also CPR/Aed/First-Aid certified! I have 4+ Years in Childcare and 2+ years with pets.
-I would describe myself as a kind, creative, & funny individual who is very flexible and...
Karoline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karoline is very reliable and always provided excellent care to our children."
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4.5
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have a couple years of paid experience and I also have 3 younger siblings that I have babysat plenty of times while growing up. I adore children and cannot wait to have some of my own in the future. I view children as pure innocent souls and I would be honored to give them guidance and love at any stage of their lives.
Marilyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marilyn works patiently and with care. I am pleased with her work and I would recommend her to others who need a great babysitter and help with anything else."
Antonio C.
Morgan S.
Crown Point, IN
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since 2010 for various age groups. I am CPR certified and spent the past summer working as a camp counselor at my local YMCA.
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is fabulous! We love having her with us to watch our 8 month old son three days a week. She gives our son the energy and attention he needs during these early stages of development. She is reliable, considerate and attentive to details. Grateful to have...
Megan M.
Ashley K.
Mokena, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
An Energetic, Organized, Multitasking Addition To Your Family
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an energetic, organized, creative, multitasker with 2 years of medical clinical experience, 5 years of childcare experience, and two valid RN licenses (CA & TX; compact/multi-state). What I will bring to your home is a big smile, healthy habits, mindfulness, organization, and creativity! I just finished nursing...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is very professional and organized. She takes any task with great sense of responsibility. She is a great communicator. I recommend her highly."
Egle B.
Gabriella B.
Joliet, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked at the YMCA for 3 years where I was a counselor, pre school teachers assistant, day care worker, and summer camp counselor as well. I have worked with all age groups and love working with children. I am CPR certified and have also been a nanny for a child with diabetes before. I love taking care of babies and was...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids loved Gabby! She was very dependable and I never had to worry if someone would be at the bus stop waiting for the kids when they got home from school. She always made sure homework was completed and kept them active and playing the entire time she was...
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Park Forest, IL
Jessica M.
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.
Keairra M.
5.0
We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see continual growth and progress in the...
- Nicole B.
Yanira N.
5.0
Yanira is an exceptional mother herself and thrives on caring not only for her own children but the children of others.
- marvin D.
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.
Leah R.
5.0
Leah was great. From the minute me n my wife had the interview we knew that second that we wanted to hire Leah. She is dependable and great with the boys especially the 6yr old which bonded to her very quickly. They had a lot of fun playing in and around the house and hope that she will b returning...
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Park Forest, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Park Forest, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, IL?
There are currently 2 college nannies near you in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Park Forest, 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.