Emma O.

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Libertyville, IL 60048

from $25 per hour

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About Emma

Experience: 10 yrs

I've been caring for children my whole life. I started babysitting at 12, spent five years as a day camp counselor for kids ages 4 to 12, and volunteered for 14 years at Camp Hope, a sleep-away camp for teens and young adults with disabilities, as both 1:1 counselor then camp director. I currently serve on the camp's board. Most recently I was a nanny for a newborn and his 3-year-old sister for eight months, and I regularly help care for family and friends' babies and young children. I also tutor my 7-year-old niece in math, reading, and writing, and previously volunteered as a tutor for middle schoolers across all subjects. I love finding ways to make learning and play feel exciting, whether that's crafts, nature, games, music, or whatever sparks a kid's curiosity that day. CPR and first aid certified, comfortable with infants through school age. I'd love to meet your family!

Most recent review

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Emma is a deeply caring, responsible, and proactive caregiver. We hired Emma to look after our newborn son when my wife and I returned to work, and she quickly proved to be exceptional—loving, thoughtful, reliable, and consistently engaged with him in a way that gave us real peace of mind. Because he was so young, we wanted to stay closely connected to his day-to-day development. Emma went above and beyond by sharing thoughtful updates, including photos of their activities and daily notes with observations about his growth and milestones. Those details meant a great deal to us and helped us feel present even when we couldn’t be there. Not long after she joined us, we asked Emma to also help care for our 4-year-old daughter after school. She handled both kids with ease and confidence, bringing the same warmth and attentiveness to each of them. Managing two energetic children is no small task, and Emma did it with calm, patience, and genuine enthusiasm. We truly love Emma, and any family that hires her will be lucky to have her.

Matt M.

5/1/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-30/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$28/hr

3 children

$31/hr

Can help with

Craft assistance

Travel

Qualifications

Education

University of California - Berkeley

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Non-smoker