Valyn L.

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Chicago, IL 60626

from $25 per hour

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About Valyn

Experience: 1 yr

Hi! My name is Valyn, and I have 9+ years of hands-on childcare experience, starting within my own family. As the oldest sibling by 10+ years, I've helped care for my younger siblings from infancy through elementary school, managing routines, meals, homework, and creating a safe, structured environment, especially during a period when my parent was deployed. I also have experience supporting a child with autism, which has strengthened my patience, attentiveness, and ability to adapt to each child's unique needs. I'm comfortable assisting with school routines and transportation using walking routes or public transit. I genuinely love working with kids and creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow. I'm dependable, caring, and easy to communicate with.

Most recent review

5.0

based on 1 review

Valyn is truly amazing with kids and someone I trust completely. She’s patient, caring, and has a natural ability to connect with children in a way that makes them feel comfortable, safe, and happy. She’s incredibly responsible and attentive, always making sure everything is handled smoothly while keeping a positive and fun environment. Whether it’s keeping kids engaged, sticking to routines, or handling unexpected situations, she does it all with ease and confidence. She’s also very reliable and easy to communicate with, which makes everything stress-free. You can tell she genuinely cares and takes what she does seriously. Having her around brings so much peace of mind. I would recommend Valyn to any family looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and dependable.

Mark D.

4/10/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$28/hr

3 children

$31/hr

4 children

$34/hr

5 children

$37/hr

6 children

$40/hr

Can help with

Craft assistance

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Qualifications

Education

Some college

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Non-smoker