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60 college nannies are listed in River Grove, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 5 years
College nannies in River Grove, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current college student studying theatre and communications who loves to approach sitting with creativity, fun, and learning. I have many years of experience with childcare in numerous settings. I used to teach dance, acting, and singing classes to preschool through middle school-aged children weekly. During the...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Caroline is my go-to sitter! My kids absolutely adore her, and my son is usually very shy! She is communicative, dependable, and super fun- she knows of so many crafts and non-screen time activities that keep my kids occupied and happy. She came highly recommended...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erika and I am currently a Senior at Dominican University. I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have cared for 3 families and I currently work Full time as an Infant Teacher at a daycare center.
As much as I love my job, I miss being able to bond with a child & the family. I am also a mom to a 2-year-old...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach our son Spanish at our request! She was on time and very responsible!"
Sarah B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began my childcare experience as an assistant teacher at a daycare in downtown Chicago. I specialized in older infants, ages 9 months to 16 months. Lesson planning, art activities, and cleaning were required of me and I am exceptional at multitasking and efficiency. I have a profound joy in helping kids accomplish milestones...
Anjelica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Anjelica to care for our two daughters starting at 1.5 years and 5 years. She is very dependable and reliable and we trust her wholeheartedly with our children. She keeps the girls busy with trips to the playground/park and neighborhood pool, the zoo,...
Scott T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey, I am currently a Masters in Social Work and Conflict Resolution student and a 2019 graduate with a dual bachelors in Psychology and Social Science. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. My past experience is with kids from ages 0-13 working a wide range of jobs from a full-time, live-in nanny to an...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey was very dependable and punctual when caring for our 8, 6, and 1 year old all summer. Our kids enjoyed their time with her & she even came home from college for our one year old's birthday party last month. Many thanks!"
Amanda R.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 28 years old and I've been working and caring for kids for the past 10 years. I worked as a teacher, was an au pair and now nanny. I have experience taking care of kids from all ages, specially babies. I'm a great cooker, love to spend time with kids and to make part of their development, helping however I can. I play guitar...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kim was amazing. The kids absolutely loved her. She was kind, patient, responsive, punctual, knowledgeable, intuitive and experienced. We came home to a very tidy house as well which is ALWAYS appreciated. Will definitely be calling her back!"
Amie R.
Stefanie C.
Chicago, IL
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Over 10 Yrs Experience In Child Care Looking For PT Position!
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare. I spent every summer throughout high school and early college working as a camp counselor. After that, I had the amazing opportunity to work at a Montessori school, where I spent most of my time with kiddos from one to 3 years old. During this time, I regularly facilitated...
Stefanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stefanie was great with our two little girls (3 and 7). She kept them active with educational activities and began to teach them Spanish. In addition, she maintained the housekeeping as far as meal prep, laundry and cleaning duties. We highly recommend her! "
William P.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of seven children! I can care for children with disabilities due to my 17-year-old brother having been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. I have babysat for multiple families in my home town in New Jersey, whom would all be willing to be contacted as references!
Tabitha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tabitha babysat for our daughter one night while we were visiting Chicago. She was absolutely fantastic and we'll definitely call her again if we're in town."
Lisa G.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
4.0
"Shelby nannied for us for two months before we no longer needed care. She was great with communication and our kiddos enjoyed their time with her!"
Shannon F.
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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.
Margaret O.
Elmwood Park, IL
$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maggie. I am 25 years old. I have worked as an Assistant Teacher at Little Jewels Learning Center, as a nanny for a family as well as a date night babysitter for local families. I am currently a nanny for a wonderful family but am still available for the occasional date nights you may need!
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie was a terrific nanny. She was with our family for over a year, before heading to college. She worked for us 4 days a week, extended hours when needed, and was always on time. My kids (1 & 3 when she started; now 2 & 4) loved her. She took my 3-year old to...
Mary B.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Migle and I am looking for a full-time nanny position. I have over 13 years of nannying/ babysitting children aged 4 and up and have several references available upon request. With my background, I am able to assist with eLearning and homework help.
About me:
I have my own transportation
Non-Smoker
Very...
Migle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Migle (mee-glay), was our nanny for over a year during COVID and is still our number 1 sitter. She is great with older kids, bringing them to/from activities, keeping them on time, with what they need, etc. When our kids didn’t have something scheduled, she...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am interested in your position and wanted to tell you about myself. I have four years of professional nanny experience. With my most recent family when I started the kids were 16 months and three. I provided care for the children 7:30-5:30 Monday through Friday. I was responsible for their day to day schedules, driving...
Francheska can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Francheska was our Nanny for over 1.5 years. She was energetic and loving with our two young children (2 and 4). She was helpful with our puppy and reliable when driving our children to and from classes. We only parted ways because our children went to school full...
Care member
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.
Selene L.
Forest Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Nanny/Babysitter with 13+ years experience with infants - pre-teen. I am a part time nanny for a family with 2 children. I am
an EMT and I am in college pursuing my associates in fire science. I have babysat and care given also for the kids of over 11 families (I still keep in touch) I am responsible,...
Selene can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very empathetic. Good listener, stickler for detail. Loves being nurturing to the little ones, and willing to converse at their level. Having the child initiate conversation. She is very nurturing which is why children gravitate to Selene very quickly upon meeting...
Gio S.
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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie is wonderful! We hired her to be a part-time nanny for our 4 year old daughter and 3 month old son. Due to the pandemic, I am working from home and needed an extra set of hands and it has been such a relief having Maggie around.
She bonded immediately with...
Jessica P.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Mallory and I am a 21-year-old student graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. I will be graduating in May of 2019 and will be in Des Plaines, IL for the summer. I am looking for a full-time nannying/babysitting position. I not only want to make...
Mallory can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mallory is a bright, nice young woman. She is very smart and patient. I have known her for many years, and I have seen her grow into a very capable young woman. She babysat for my young children many times. They had a great time and were safe. I recommend her...
Julia S.
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in River Grove, IL
Caroline L.
5.0
Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual. We asked her to meet A a week ahead...
- Leslie S.
Erika B.
5.0
Erika was a wonderful nanny for our one-year-old son! She was patient attentive and kind and we felt very confident in her care. She also started to teach our son Spanish at our request! She was on time and very responsible!
- Sarah B.
Anjelica R.
5.0
We hired Anjelica to care for our two daughters starting at 1.5 years and 5 years. She is very dependable and reliable and we trust her wholeheartedly with our children. She keeps the girls busy with trips to the playground/park and neighborhood pool, the zoo, library, museums and any...
- Scott T.
Kelsey D.
5.0
Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son. Kelsey is everything you could ask for in a babysitter/nanny!
- Matthew B.
Kimberly A.
5.0
We have never found another babysitter who compares to Kim - she is hands down the best! She genuinely enjoys the kids, does great with both toddlers and babies, and my kids love her. Plus she is great with our dog. 10/10 recommend!
- Ashley P.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in River Grove, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in River Grove, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in River Grove, 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 $20.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in River Grove, IL?
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What types of services do college nannies near me in River Grove, 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 River Grove, 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 River Grove, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in River Grove, 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.