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Karen K.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
from $28 per hour
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About Karen
Experience: 10 yrs
I am a mother of two adult children and the grandmother of a boy that I cared for 4 days a week from the time he was born till he was 3 years old recently. I have over 15 years experience caring for newborns, toddler's, preteens, as well as tutoring children ages pre school to 8 years in math, reading and homework and test taking assistance. I used to mentor teenagers in business . I owned a catering business that had a child's birthday party division, I bring fun and creativity to the table. I make homemade baby purees and can do meal preparation or full cooked meals. I am available for part-time or occasional sitting. I love children and enjoy helping them reach their full potential. I am happy to provide a background check and references. I am a college graduate, vaccinated and have CPR and first aid certification.
Most recent review
Karen was absolutely wonderful with our daughter while we traveled to Chicago. She went above and beyond in every single way. She was so thoughtful that she even brought over silicone molds for freezing purees, which was such a sweet surprise and incredibly helpful for us as new parents. She stretched with our daughter, engaged her in such gentle, intentional ways, and wrote down every single feeding, diaper change, and nap so we always knew exactly how her day went. That level of communication and attention to detail gave us so much peace of mind. We felt completely confident leaving our daughter in Karen’s care, and we would recommend her to any family looking for someone reliable, nurturing, and genuinely invested in your baby’s well-being. We’re so grateful to have found her.
Ezhana G.
11/27/2025
Services
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$28-30/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$25/hr
2 children
$28/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Craft assistance
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Pepperdine University
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Special needs care
Other Qualifications & Credentials
I was a Girl Scout leader and taught dance and music to preschool children. I owned a children's birthday party catering business in Los Angeles for 8 years.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
Contact Karen to check their availability
mon
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
tue
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
wed
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
thu
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
fri
8:00 AM–11:45 PM
sat
12:00 PM–12:00 AM
sun
12:00 PM–12:00 AM
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