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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom with 2 children (12 and 5). I have extensive experience with children of all ages (including special needs). I have a college degree along with some graduate work in the Psychology field. I also minored in Spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with Autistic children in school and...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Danielle B.
Clarendon Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I currently am a Licensed Social Worker/Clinician Lead, at a k-12 school, in the city of Chicago. I have been employed at my school for the past 5 years. I have a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and obtained a Master's of Social Work degree, from NYU, in May of 2018. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 14...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My teens loved having Danielle take them on fun outings to keep them busy and social media free for the summer. My 7 year old also joined in on the fun occasionally. Danielle is professional, prompt, and a good communicator. I plan to use her for weekend/ nights as...
Bethany S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lina. I live in Lemont and I'm looking for a job near home.
I have a huge experience working with families in Cicago area: taking care of kids, older people, and pets, keeping house nice and clean, guaranteeing your love ones are save and secure. I am higly disciplined, organized, and hardworking person who...
5.0
"Lina worked for our family for about 28 months. She was hired in a combined role as housekeeper and nanny, which turned out to be more of a housekeeper due to my children's independence. She is a warm person with a pleasant disposition. She is trustworthy and...
Kayla K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two children with over 10 years experience as a nanny/babysitter, I have experience watching children from birth through preteen, as well as twin experience. I also have taken early childhood education and development classes. I had previously worked in healthcare for 8+ years and stopped to stay closer to home....
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is so sweet and attentive.
My daughter had the best days spending time with Melissa outside and in her fun playroom. So grateful! My daughter is 2.5, spent a half day there and took a long nap after all the fun. She was so happy and content when I...
Lauren B.
Niki M.
Lemont, IL
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am CPR certified I'd would describe my personality as Fun, Energetic, Nurturing, Empathetic & Creative.
I like working with infants and kids because I am like a big kid myself!
I love to have fun with the kids while creating a safe environment for the children to learn, laugh, and grow.
I have experience working as an infant...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a teaching degree in elementary education from a University. I have been babysitting children since I was 13 years old! I am great with water safety and am CPR/First Aid certified. In addition, I have worked with special needs children and have watched children with severe food allergies. I absolutely adore kids, playing...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paige worked as our Nanny last summer caring for my 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter and she did a wonderful job! She kept my children active all summer by playing in the park, taking them swimming, playing sports, going to the library and doing arts and...
Gia D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 25-year-old female college student. I have been babysitting since a very young age for siblings and family members, and at the age of 16 outside of my home. I truly am passionate about caring for children, it is in my nature to ensure their needs and safety as well. My care experience age range is from newborns to...
Yecenia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the best! She is amazing with my two girls and always on time. She responds quickly and is very professional. Highly recommend!"
Alexa E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I am Sarah, and I am a college student at home for the summer looking for a family to nanny! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was in 7th grade whether it be family members or families in Lemont. I am willing to help kids keep up with any possible summer school work and to keep them active this summer! I am...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is a wonderful sitter. She was punctual, never called in, took great care of my daughter, and was a well liked by our family. 10/10"
Oscar A.
Eileen A.
Naperville, IL
$14-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
An Experienced Mom Who Can Provide You 100% Comfortablity When You Have To Leave Your Kids.
I'd describe my personality as kind, warm and responsible.
I like working with kids because kids seem to like me!
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I continued babysitting all throughout college and into my 20's until I got married and had my own daughter.
One thing you should know about me is that I am 46...
Ashley P.
Westchester, IL
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked with children for many years, in different settings. Besides casually babysitting for family members, I also worked as a teacher at a daycare that cared for children ages infant-preschool age. I had my own classroom of roughly 4-6 children, between ages 3-4. However, I spent a significant amount of time with...
I'm Emily. I'm currently 25 (about to be 26) and am the youngest of two siblings. I've watched kids all throughout high school and college. I went to Michigan State University and graduated with a degree in advertising management. I typically babysit my cousins kids ages ranging from 1-7, including my God daughter who just...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hi everyone! My name is Caroline P. I am 21 years old. I just graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Communication degree, and I now live in Naperville.
I have been caring for children and pets for a good part of my life. I began by watching over my little sister as a mother's helper, then before and after school...
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm available for a wide-range of needs your family may have. Please reach out so we can discuss what solutions works best for your family. Babysitter
Kevyn can also help with: Meal prep
Ava W.
Naperville, IL
$10-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Ava and I'm currently a freshman at the University Of Kentucky. I am looking to babysit while I am home for breaks. I have a lot of experience with kids and I have a lot of availability.
I've been babysitting for the past 4 years. I really enjoy watching kids and have been told that I'm very dependable, honest and am a positive role model. I love to interact with them whether it's playing outside, video games, reading books or helping with homework. I also am able to enforce the parent's rules and keep the home...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Klaudia K.
Villa Park, IL
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Klaudia I just recently graduated from the University of Arizona in May and now I am back home from school. I have been babysitting during my school breaks so I do have experience. I have babysat for a couple of families. I am flexible with weekly hours and I do also have availability for weekends. I am very...
Hello everyone! My name is Alexa but I typically go by Lexi. I have been babysitting for more that 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 2 summers. I am currently a junior at The University of Alabama and will be home in the Chicago area all summer! A little about me; I am studying public relations and political...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a fun loving person with a passion for working with children. I have 2+ years of experience between babysitting and working at a daycare with ages 0-3, I am a certified RBT and have 3 years experience working with children ages 5-18 who are on the Autism spectrum, and have spent the last year working as a Paraprofessional...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am currently a student at the University of Dayton studying business and I achieved a 4.0 my first year. I am home for the summer and am looking for a babysitting job. I can tutor in math and play sports of any kind. I was the captain of the Downers Grove North basketball team my senior year. My experience includes coaching...
Skills:
CPR
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien, IL
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle has been a steady babysitter for our three kids (1,4,12yo) since we moved to the burbs. She has been amazing with all our kids at all age levels. She is very warm, friendly, and very quickly builds trust with kids. We love having her in our home and highly recommend her!
- Mark E.
Lina T.
5.0
Lina worked for our family for about 28 months. She was hired in a combined role as housekeeper and nanny, which turned out to be more of a housekeeper due to my children's independence. She is a warm person with a pleasant disposition. She is trustworthy and extremely dependable.
- Kayla K.
Melissa A.
5.0
Melissa is so sweet and attentive.
My daughter had the best days spending time with Melissa outside and in her fun playroom. So grateful! My daughter is 2.5, spent a half day there and took a long nap after all the fun. She was so happy and content when I dropped her off and picked her up....
- Lauren B.
Niki M.
5.0
Niki is considerate, caring, and kind. We have 2 toddlers who are a handful. She displays patience at a level we all wish to achieve. She is also flexible with our every changing schedule and her accommodations are greatly appreciated.
- Care member
Paige W.
5.0
Paige is the most wonderful Nanny. She kept the kids busy AND happy. My seven and nine year old love her!
I work from home with travel and Paige was 100% dependable - never late or missed a day of work. She is easy to be around, an excellent artist with a lot of patience and a swim...
- Stacey V.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Darien, IL in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $10.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Darien, IL help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Darien, IL?
You can now find babysitters online in Darien, IL with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 1 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.