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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teaching Assistant at a school with children who have special needs, and am looking for some extra work in the afternoons or early evenings to help out your family!
My interests include watching and playing sports. Any outdoor activities i. e. going to the park, the beach, the pool. Arts and crafts, board games, cooking...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have over 10+ years of experience working with children of most ages. I have worked within the community at my local YMCA, nannying for multiple families, working as a behavior technician in a school, house manager and working with children who have been diagnosed with ASD. My most recent experience was with Ally Pediatric...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I just moved to the area from San Diego and am looking for a part time nanny position. I have worked with kids for over 9 years now, ages 0 and up! I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Education from UC Davis with the hopes of starting my own Montessori style school some day. My husband and I are so...
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
I have two younger siblings. I have volunteered for 2 years at a camp with kids teaching them and babysitting them. I speak polish also. Im studying to go into Veterinary Technician, I work at veterinary doctors office as a veterinary assistant.
Izabella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Izabella was great with pick ups and drop offs. She helped with dinner prep for the kids She's so sweet! We were sad to lose her."
Susan T.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We used Amy for date night for our 15 month old and she was a delight. She seemed very comfortable in her roll which made us at ease."
Kevin G.
5.0
(3)
I am a 20-year-old rising senior at Indiana University completing my BA in International Studies and Spanish. I have over 6 years of childcare experience, and have also spent my summers as a CIT at a camp. I'm lucky enough to have an amazing younger brother and a large extended family, so I've grown up used to taking care of...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia watches my 10 month old daughter and we are so happy to have her. She is kind, communicative and punctual, and also offers thoughtful activities to do with my daughter. We loved how engaged she is with our little one and we’re very comfortable recommending...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 41 years, married and I am a mother of two (19 and 12). Non smoker woman. Currently I am working part time for two great families. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager . I am a mother , so understand that for each parents his children are the most important and they are the entire...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...
Lisa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old and a second grade bilingual teacher! I Speak both English and Spanish. I recently graduated from Illinois State University where I studied Bilingual Elementary Education. I have lots of experience with kids, as I was a camp counselor for 3 years and have been babysitting since I was in...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!"
Crystal Y.
Lan T.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Lan and I am a mother of one adult son. I have experience in babysitting small children. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I would like to accept a job for childcare during the week. I am available for full-time or part-time. I speak both English and Mandarin I have...
Lan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lan did wonderful with our sensitive toddler! It was the first time we went out for an evening and left her with a sitter and Lan took her to the park, did art activities with her, and really took into account the things she loved and that would settle her while we...
Tara C.
5.0
(1)
I have 8 years of experience. I am 24 and near Wheeling, IL. Currently have a pretty flexible job with hybrid work/remote days. I can help occasionally babysit in case I don't end up going onsite on whichever days that align with yours. I usually know my schedule the week before! I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Nazilya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nazilya has extensive experience in babysitting and childcare. She grew up as an older sister to two wonderful baby brothers that she played a substantial role in raising throughout her childhood. Nazilya managed to help take care of them while juggling school,...
Hope H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lupe. I'm a working college student. I'm a certified nursing assistant, I work part time as a patient care tech in the mother baby unit in a hospital. I have years of health care/caregiving experience with adults, children, and infants. I'm CPR certified. I'm fluent in Spanish and English. I love helping others. I'm very...
Guadalupe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Very professional and caring. Thank you !"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Elementary Education and am certified in Adult & Pediatric 1st Aid & CPR. I have two daughters and have been married for 27 years. I've worked with kids since I was in high school, working at a Children's Home for orphaned kids, a Group Home for children, and babysitting. After college, I was a nanny and then...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gina was our nanny for 6 months and was nothing short of amazing! My son fell in love with her quickly and she went above and beyond in taking care of him and helping around the house. I was taking a long break from work so sadly we had to let her go. Anybody would...
Tyler S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Shayna, I am 26, and have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with infants to teens and absolutely love kids. I took childcare classes in high school and child development and infant development at College where I recently received my bachelor's in Psychology. I'm looking for part...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My girls really enjoy having Shayna sit for them. She is great about playing with the kids and making it fun for them. We were a bit nervous to have someone new watch our girls when we moved to the area years ago and we are so happy that we found Shayna. "
Leslie W.
Denise M.
Winnetka, IL
$23-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Denise! I'm a mom of two daughters, grandmother of a spunky 4 1/2 yr. and 2 yr. old, a semi-grandmother to my boyfriend's 3 grandchildren (6, 7 and 13) who's looking for a part-time babysitting job in the early afternoon during the week and/or evenings any night. I love kids and they love me and my kids think I'm the...
Denise can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Denise was a wonderful after school sitter! She was very dependable and my kids loved her. Highly recommend!"
Katie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kate! I have been babysitting for 9 years, I started babysitting my two younger brothers, when they were seven and eight. I was responsible for keeping them safe, preparing their meals, and doing fun activities from drawing to helping with homework. From there I began babysitting for neighbors and my brothers...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate is fun and loves to play with my kids! They are 9 and 5 now. She has lots of ideas for games and will take them outdoors to play as well!"
Aimee K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school. Last year I taught Kindergarten and the previous year, 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."
Stephanie D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well.
For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...
Jacqui can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks forward to their time together. "
Stephanie B.
Hi! I am a responsible, energetic and flexible babysitter with a few years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am more than happy to accommodate your schedule and can count on you when you need a trustworthy caregiver, ensuring peace of mind for both you and your children. As a babysitter (and older sister) I...
Jena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as fun, crafty, creative, and always in search of learning new skills.
I like working with kids because I enjoy being part of their growth. It's always amazing to see them learn new skills everyday, watch them grow and become independent little by little, and develop their own personalities.
In my...
Alejandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL
Izabella K.
5.0
Izabella was great with pick ups and drop offs. She helped with dinner prep for the kids She's so sweet! We were sad to lose her.
- Susan T.
Amy W.
5.0
Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little lady woke up crying for us and Amy...
- Brian T.
Sofia D.
5.0
Sofia watches my 10 month old daughter and we are so happy to have her. She is kind, communicative and punctual, and also offers thoughtful activities to do with my daughter. We loved how engaged she is with our little one and we’re very comfortable recommending her!
- Care member
Agnieszka G.
5.0
Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in the best hands. She is always on...
- Lisa S.
Alyssa G.
5.0
Perfect for my family. She is dependable, patient and my kids love her!
- Crystal Y.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Highwood, IL
Are part-time babysitters near me in Highwood, IL safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Highwood, IL. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Highwood, IL?
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Highwood, IL, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Highwood, IL?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Highwood, IL depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Highwood, IL is $23.33.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in Highwood, IL?
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Highwood, IL, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Highwood, IL?
Part-time babysitters near you in Highwood, IL offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.