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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
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
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Brazilian and 30 years old. I used to be an Au Pair and now I'm pursuing an Associates in Fine Arts with a major in theatre, but also taking multiple classes in education
I'd describe my personality as loving, determined and responsible
I like working with kids because they teach me every day how to be a better person and...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Was extremely punctual in arriving at other agreed-upon time. Was actually extremely flexible in extending the time they watched our two kids. Both kids fell in love with her instantly in addition to our dog. Highly recommend. "
Ashley 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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for her expertise in child care when we are encountering...
Heidi S.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Tatiana. I have 15 years experience with nannying and 8+ years that included House Management and Personal Chef Services. I have always gotten so much joy caring for children and being an integral part of your family's function and growth. I am currently seeking a part time position and would love the opportunity...
Tatiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for over a year. She was unflappable in the daily chaos of three young children, and was reliable in getting our children to and from school and other activities. She is a strong driver and took our kids on fun excursions all over the...
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Tiffany B.
Chicago, IL
$22-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Tiffany B. and I am looking to leverage my skills and background to make a positive impact on your children's lives. With an impressive background in providing outstanding care to children from infancy through pre-school age-coupled with my resourcefulness, kindness, and caring demeanor-I am confident that I can...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany's bright personality and contagious smile is what, I think, my son loved about her. She is a genuinely caring person and I feel secure knowing my son is with her."
Ingrid 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We used Cristina as a nanny for our 3 month old son when I went back to work from maternity leave. She was a very caring Nanny and I could tell my son really enjoyed having her around. He would always smile when he saw her which is rare for a baby that is so...
Taylor M.
Taylor P.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor. With almost four years of professional experience working with children, including roles in nannying and daycare facilities, I've had the opportunity to engage with age groups ranging from 11 months to 13 years old. My approach is characterized by a nurturing, playful demeanor, combined with a keen...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is was a great babysitter for our boys. I know she comes from a teaching background and it is clear that she knows what she’s doing with the kiddos. Very fun , down to earth person! Always is fun to see her connecting and playing with the boys."
Tyesha J.
I have been babysitting for 4 years. I am currently a college student studying to be a Registered Nurse.. I love working with kids and would be available any weekday. During the weekends I have full availability! I have my own car and I am able to pick up or drop off when needed. I am able to help with remote learning, cleaning,...
Jordan Ryan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a positive, trustworthy and patient person who adores children. I am currently studying psychology at UIC. I complete my undergraduate work at the end of April and plan to start graduate school next Fall. My favorite class thus far has been Child Development and because of that and my love for children, I plan to become a...
Dana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
I am from Peotone, IL and looking for a family needing a babysitter/nanny during the holiday season going into january! I am currently a college student in my Sophmore year at Franklin College working towards a bachelor's degree! I'm also part of the softball team at FC.
I like working with kids because they remind me of how...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, IL
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.
Ana D.
5.0
Was extremely punctual in arriving at other agreed-upon time. Was actually extremely flexible in extending the time they watched our two kids. Both kids fell in love with her instantly in addition to our dog. Highly recommend.
- Ashley L.
Olivia D.
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 children. We were very happy she was...
- Justin B.
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.
Amanda C.
5.0
Amanda has been the full-time nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months old. We are extremely happy with Amanda and the care she gives to our little girl. In fact, we often turn to Amanda for her expertise in child care when we are encountering new stages with our daughter and she...
- Heidi S.
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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?
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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.