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Leah A.


Western Springs, IL

$10-30/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible & Fun Professional Living In PR! 6 Years Of Experience :)

Hi!! My names Leah and I reside in Chicago with my partner and dog. I've had stints in LA, Hong Kong, Shanghai and London. After years of avid traveling, I've found home here in Chicago and wouldn't change a thing! I've 6 nieces and nephews who are my pride and joy that I sit regularly. Being so far away from family, care. com...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary N.


Downers Grove, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experienced with boys and girls, love watching movies and playing games as well as doing arts and crafts. I've cared early in the morning, late at night, and have experience overnights. The number one priority is having fun! I am a graduate of Purdue University Global with a degree in Human Services in Child and Family Services...
Mary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary was the babysitter for our daughter from age 6 months - 13 months. She was very dependable, sweet, patient and fun! Our daughter loved spending time with her. We were so sad to see her go, but glad we were able to find someone like her to watch over our little...

Brooke B.

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Nia-imani A.


Oak Park, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was in high school and also started working at an in-home child care facility in Oak Park, IL. The range of children I worked with at this child care center was from 1 year to 5 years old. I was a nanny during the summers of my undergraduate career. During these summers, I worked with children from...
Nia-imani can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nia took care of my 3 little ones. They absolutely loved her calm, fun presence. A natural with children. I highly recommend Nia. "

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Hardworking, Dedicated, Responsible, Loyal And Honest Worker

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so lucky to be able to bring Starla into the lives of our 2 little ones. They were immediately drawn to her which was all we needed to see to know it was a good fit. Our regular nanny was unexpectedly unavailable for a 3 week period which put us in a big...

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Lauren B.


Woodridge, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hi there! I have plenty of experience with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old (twins, multiples & special needs). I am CPR and first aid certified (which I renew every two years), a Certified nursing assistant, and have over 4 years of college under my belt in nursing and speech pathology. I have worked at my mom's...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed Lauren for a full time position with our three year old son and when we were expecting our daughter. Lauren was an immediate fit for us! She came in and greeted our son, who immediately fell in love with her and she became "Ms. Lauren". She is...

Lauren F.

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Jtaia M.


Brookfield, IL

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science. I am currently getting my master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting. I'm currently...
Jtaia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Taia was wonderful! We had another sitter cancel last minute and I’m really glad we ended up with Taia rather than the other sitter because our daughter had a blast with her! "

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Melissa A.


Brookfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.

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Laura P.


Palos Hills, IL

$18/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We absolutely adore Laura. The second we walked into Laura’s home we knew she was special! Her space is incredible, with so many fun things to do. She is so incredibly kind and truly loves what she does. She made us feel comfortable from the second we walked in...

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Paige W.


Lombard, IL

$20-33/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And Part-Time Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Stacey V.

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Laura B.


Justice, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Laura I'm 28, and I love children. I have been with childcare for about 6 years. I was a nanny in North Dakota for a family of three a little infant and two toddlers, I made meals for them, picked them up and dropped off, did a small amount of tutoring, and did some in home cleaning for about 2 years. Choosing me...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Laura was great with our son!! She was always very engaged with him and extremely reliable. "

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Katy O.


Willowbrook, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of five grown successful children. I started working with young children through my church in Burr Ridge almost 20 years ago. I loved working with these little ones and had the pleasure of not only watching my children grow up, but those that I taught through the years grow as well. I ran not only the Sunday School...
Katy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It gives me great pleasure to recommend a dependable and trusted nanny to provide care for you and your family."

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Maureen M.


Oak Park, IL

$39/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Available to become your Child Care Partner

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

First and most importantly to help put your mind at ease, I am a mom of 3 (ages 25, 28 & 31!) and I have extensive background in working with kids. I have worked in childcare centers and operated my own home daycare business from '92-'09. I've now been a private nanny for about 10 years and I love it. The laughter, the...
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maureen has been our nanny for the past two years, and she has been a tremendous asset to our family, kids now ages 5 and 3. During this time, our oldest was diagnosed with Autism and Selective Mutism, and she has met the changes and demands of these developments...

Alison T.

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Jolanta K.


Westmont, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Have Fun:)

Hi! My name is Jolanta. I was born in Lithuania, raised there and had my graduate degree there. I have 2 beautiful children - daughter and son, who left family nest already... I have many years of experience working with children : at daycare, schools, families homes. I cared from newborns till teenagers. Helped families with...
Jolanta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jolanta has been our nanny for the past three years! Sadly, our littlest child (who is turning 4 years old soon), will be entering a full day pre-k program and our needs have changed. Jolanta is 100% reliable, good communicator and always put's the kids' safety and...

Miti S.

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Raeba P.


Elmhurst, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! As mentioned my name is Raeba and I am a Sophomore studying Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University. I am currently home from school for the semester due to a family emergency. This past summer I nannied 9-5 M-F for a girl and boy ages 7 and 8. I also recently took on a job where I nannied 3 children,...
Raeba can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Raeba is a wonderful babysitter. She not only provides care and attention to my daughter but she even goes above and beyond. She sometimes brings activities (crafts or games) or has fun ideas to do with my daughter. I always know my child is going to be well cared...

Rachel F.

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Esmeralda F.


Chicago, IL

$28-41/hr10 yrs exp

Very Responsible Sitter And Caring Person

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Esmeralda. I'm 41years old I have 2 beautiful kids !! I been babysitting and nanny for almost 13 years I have my CPR certification and a lot of experience with infants children and adults.. I was a Head star sub-teacher for a year I learn a lot about infants and children personally and needs. I love help kids with...
Esmeralda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Love her, she was wonderful with my kid. Fun, energetic and very responsible. My daughter speaks Spanish thanks to her! I would definitely recommend Esmeralda."

Allondra J.

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Susan B.


Elmhurst, IL

$20-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up and now I work from home during the day. I am looking for evening and weekend work, or covering last minute emergencies or travel. I've been a part-time nanny and babysitter for an amazing family for the last 5 years. They have a full time...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have...

Melissa S.

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Shawna T.


Downers Grove, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time In-My-Home Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of 10 children and grew up in a rural part of Wisconsin. I married seven years ago and moved to Chicago where I reside with my husband and children. I am a teacher. I earned a bachelor's degree in Broad Field Science and Secondary Education and a master's degree in Learning Technology. I taught science for 12...
Shawna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Leaving Shawna and her family when we moved out of state was so very difficult. Our little ones became a part of their family and Shawna loved them like her own. Shawna is amazing and I would recommend her to every and all families!"

Kristin D.

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Litzy V.


Cicero, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care Experiences

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for six years and a babysitter for four years. I have experience in a day care setting and working at a home. I am also a mother to a 3-year-old boy. I am currently available on weekdays and occasional weekends. My profile picture is of me and my son(:
Litzy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We enjoyed her overall company as she brought great energy and enthusiasm. She’s well educated, caring and open minded. She’s a very on time person, incredibly kind to children. My children loved when Litzy was nanny, she always had a schedule ready for them daily....

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Donna W.


Villa Park, IL

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an attentive and very responsible person who enjoys caring for infants and toddlers and helping them grow . I am enthusiastic and I love engaging with the child or children with learning while playing. I like to get to know each child and tailor to their individual needs. I will always play at their level whether it is...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Donna has been watching our daughter T. since 2016. T. adores her and has enjoyed every minute spent with Donna. We consider her part of our family, she has joined us at T.'s birthday parties, seen us through home changes and helped in countless other ways. She is...

Meghan S.

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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Western Springs, IL

Mary N.

5.0

Mary was the babysitter for our daughter from age 6 months - 13 months. She was very dependable, sweet, patient and fun! Our daughter loved spending time with her. We were so sad to see her go, but glad we were able to find someone like her to watch over our little girl for us!

- Brooke B.

Nia-imani A.

5.0

My 3 year old son had a wonderful day with Nia. Based on her interactions with my son, it is clear she is highly skilled and experienced working with children. At the end of the day, my son let me know he’s looking forward to the next time he can play with Nia.

- Mindy G.

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.

Starla B.

5.0

Starla cared for my two kids during our nanny's vacation for three weeks. They absolutely loved her! She was a loving and caring Nanny! Starla is a chef and her baking was impressive, very delicious!! Her reliability is evident as she was always punctual. The kids enjoyed baking, crafting, learning...

- Leira M.

Lauren B.

5.0

Lauren worked at licensed day care home for 3 years. The children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 absolutely loved her. She was my assistant and ran the day at times. I would recommend her to anyone. She is hard working, funny, caring and unbelievable with children. She is definitely a down on...

- Linda B.

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