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60 college nannies are listed in Thornton, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby college nannies is 10 years
College nannies in Thornton, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Willa.
I have many years of experience w/ children. I am a retired LPN, and CPR certified through the Red Cross. As a nurse, I worked as a home health care nurse working with mentally and physically challenged children.
Previous to this, I worked w/in the Speed School dist. in different locations as a...
Willa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was lovely from the moment she came in. My son loved her, and Willa was engaged and active during the entire time she was with him. 100% recommend."
Anastasia R.
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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(1)
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a student at the University of Missouri studying Journalism with an emphasis in broadcast and minor in Spanish. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers.
I am one to err on the side of caution, so your kids' safety will always...
Kyli can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...
Ronda W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Asia for a nanny position recently. Ultimately our family care plans changed however I was super impressed with Asia's professionalism, energy, knowledge, and over warm friendly feeling she gives to others around her. I think she would make a great...
Liz C.
5.0
(3)
I am a dependable, trustworthy babysitter looking for a job and I love kids. I can babysit kids of all ages. I love the outdoors and keeping the kids entertained. I have and can provide dependable transportation.
I was previously a nanny for a 5-year-old girl and also a live in nanny in Spain for four months with kids ranging...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an...
Jayde U.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & 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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My three preschoolers love her."
Marcillena L.
Megan C.
Alsip, IL
$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am home for the summer before starting my senior year of college, where I am studying to be a teacher. The Last four summers I worked at YMCA Camp Eberhart as a counselor and lifeguard. Working there I have learned more about children and their development and needs than I ever thought possible! As a future teacher I am also...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marissa P.
Schererville, IN
$10-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a caring, energetic and reliable person. Being an older sister and an aunt, I have cared for children nearly my whole life. I worked as a preschool teacher since I was 16 and I plan to be a teacher when I finish college. I am flexible with my hours and willing to help with other tasks if asked to do so. I am looking forward...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 19 years of experience in the childcare field. I have been fortunate to work as a day care assistant to special needs children, a camp counselor, babysitter and for the last 15 years being a nanny to some wonderful families. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to preteen age. it has been a wonderful...
Skills:
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Megan M.
Schererville, IN
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hardworking College Student Who Loves To Work With Kids!
I just finished my sophomore year of college at Indiana University, where I am double majoring in Finance and Real Estate at the Kelley School of Business. I am looking for a summer nanny position where I can start mid May and work until I go back to Bloomington mid August. I am interested in a part-time position Monday-Friday,...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 10 years of experience, growing up babysitting younger family members and neighborhood kids. I live in Oak Forest, and attended Tinley Park High school. I am a junior at St. Xavier University, I am studying Early Childhood Education. I plan on getting my LBS1 endorsement. I was a nanny for the past three summers with kids...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Jessica B.
Richton Park, IL
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Wednesday. A dedicated and nurturing babysitter/nanny with a genuine love for children. Proven reliability, ability to communicate, and excellent adaptability to you and you child's lifestyle and personal needs
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Alicia L.
Crete, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since 2012. I worked in schools, after school programs, daycare facility and babysat for families with children raging for a couple weeks old to age 14. I'm very patient, organized, crafty and love to cook and clean. I currently nanny for a family Mondays and Fridays but I'm looking to add another nanny job...
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Jaela. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am child care professional with over six years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and nursery school teacher. I am passionate about education and I adore children of all ages. I am skilled at tailoring my teaching and approaches to care to each...
Jaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi there!
As a birth & Postpartum doula , I am a huge birth nerd. I am a proud small doula business owner and yoga instructor. My passion for families to receive support without judgement runs DEEP. I have been a doula for 2 years and a previous nanny for 2 1/2 years. I am hoping to find a family to support through this whole...
Samaria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, IL
Willa H.
5.0
She was lovely from the moment she came in. My son loved her, and Willa was engaged and active during the entire time she was with him. 100% recommend.
- Anastasia R.
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.
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.
Britania D.
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.
Jamie M.
5.0
Jamie was a wonderful addition to our family for the short time we got to spend with her. Our 5 month old was always so happy to see her each morning. As I work from home, I could hear them laughing and playing all day long. She was extremely helpful keeping him on schedule and getting him down for...
- Logan L.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Thornton, IL
How much do college nannies charge near me in Thornton, IL?
How much college nannies charge near you in Thornton, 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 $20.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Thornton, IL?
To find college nannies near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, IL?
There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, IL?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Thornton, 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.