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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey. I am 26 years old. I have had years of baby sitting experience. From my sister, to cousins, to nieces, to jobs I have had of care. com. I was with one family for just about 5 years. I do have my own car, so transportation is not a problem at all!
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My babysitting career started with my sister who is six years younger than me. I began babysitting her when I was 13 and was paid to do so by my parents. I then took on babysitting for three other families, two of which were as needed and one as a part-time Nanny. When I nannied I had the following responsibilities: cook dinner...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I am currently 24 years old. I have been babysitting since I was about 13. I have worked with different ages, mostly between about 5 months to 6 years old. I have nannied for twins, so I can do multiple kids at once! The most I have taken on was 3! I adore kids, and they adore me!
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Nina. I am 21 years old, and am looking for a job as a nanny/ babysitter this summer. I am a rising senior at Marquette University this fall studying speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with children of all ages, and grew up with three siblings so I know how to handle the chaos. The last few...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nina for over 12 years. She is trustworthy and extremely responsible. Nina started taking care of my children when they were ages 1,3, and 5. Her greatest quality is that she genuinely cares about kids. Nina is a great catch!"
dawn C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
5.0
(1)
Although I am new to care. com, I am not new to baby-sitting! I have had experience baby-sitting and nannying for about 8 years. I have watched children from a variety of ages: starting at seven months to 11 years old. I am very responsible. If your child/children attends school, I will make sure they complete their homework. I...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids around the age of 16. I was the choreographer for the kids team at my church. There is where I realized that I enjoyed working with kids and began working part time jobs as a babysitter. Now I have over 6 years of experience working as an in house nanny, child sitter, student programs instructor,...
Keyierra can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"My kids always have the BEST time with Keyierra. Keyierra’s been helping out family out for about 3 years. She started with us when my youngest was 8 months and my oldest was 5.She’s is very organized, great at communicating, and punctual.My kids have completely...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have experience babysitting children between the ages of newborn - 15 years old. I am CPR certified and have taken a babysitter training course with the American Red Cross. I enjoy babysitting because I love interacting with kids and have been told by previous employers that I am someone they trust.
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Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very...
Lori C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Currently: UNAVAILABLE as NANNY.
About me: Hello there, my name is Julia, but you can call me Julie and I'm 28. I have been watching, caring for, and babysitting since I was 10 years old. I genuinely love watching and caring for children and have the most experience with newborns-6yo. I have been a career nanny exclusively for...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Julia as a babysitter here and there for me and my husband we have a 7 month old and she has watched him since he was born she's very dependable and I trust her! she has been nothing short of amazing for our family. SHE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!"
Ellen F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mary. I am a Special Education teacher at Murphy elementary. I teach 5th through 8th grade ELA resource and inclusion.
I have been babysitting children since the age of 13. I have experience with 3 month-15-year-olds. However, most of my experience ranges from 3-9 years of age. I have assisted in a special education...
Mary Anne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Mary Anne. She cared for my 8 year old son after school every day last school year. She is very professional, always punctual, great communicator, and always calm and instructive with my son as well as fun. My son could be defiant at times...
Rona S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong nanny, married with a college educated daughter. I have spent my entire career providing loving care for children. 27 of those years I spent with just three families. Now I'm going to the weddings of my first kids! My current family is growing up and I am looking for a new family to help. I love being part of a...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elena has cared for our sons since our oldest were born, almost 9 years ago. She is loving, dependable, and trustworthy. Our boys love her like family. In addition to caring for the children, she also does light housework and always has the house looking neat when...
Sarah T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her...
Melody D.
Briana A.
Worth, IL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Briana, and I have been working with children since 2019. I began my career in a daycare center where I worked as support staff, and eventually became a lead teacher. I am currently a part-time nanny to two amazing brothers. They are ages two and 5 years old. I have been working with them for a little over a year...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Briana was great with our kids and acclimated quickly to our home and their needs. Kids had a blast with her. Would absolutely hire her again!"
Kathleen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taryn and I am a 28-year-old high school English teacher. I received my Bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University, and currently working towards my Master's degree. I have spent my entire life around kids (I have three younger siblings!) and have been babysitting since age 13. I have been a...
Taryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taryn was an excellent babysitter for our three children. She was punctual, creative, kind and warm towards our kids. She was always ready to take them on their next adventure whether that be to the pool, the beach, the museum or the park. She always got my kids...
Alice M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Amber, and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, and am going on my 5th year of teaching Special Education. I have experience with all ages, birth through high school, and have worked full time nanny jobs, as well as part time jobs picking children up, overnights, and much more!
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We found Amber through Care to help us out when our Nanny was on vacation. Amber was amazing with my 1 and 3 yr old sons. I was very anxious about having a stranger with the kids while I was gone all day but she graciously met us at a playground and my kids...
Alejandra R.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn was amazing. She was always on time, very organized and clean. My kids love Jocelyn she creative, happy and positive. Best thing about Jocelyn is she is always open to try new things. If it wasn't for us moving we would still want her to help with our...
Jenny N.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gianna and I am 24 years old. I have an Associate's Degree in Art and a 2nd Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education with Level II credentials. I have 2 daughters, my oldest is 3 and youngest is 3 months. I volunteered for 5 months at an elementary school with Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 6th grade. I...
Gianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Gianna cared for my family between COVID breaks and my kids loved her! We keep her in mind for any future date nights!"
Kim B.
Priscila T.
Chicago, IL
$20-100/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 26 Years old, I work with multiple families with up to 4 children at a time under my care, with 5+ years of experience in childcare. I have a daughter of my own, motherhood has been life changing for me, and it's the best part of my life. I usually work part-time with families since I'm attending online school perusing my...
Priscila can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Priscila was great with our 1 year old and 4 year old. The kids both loved her (my 4 year old keeps asking for her to come back to play). Will definitely use her again!!"
Bethany H.
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassie has been a reliable and caring after school sitter for us."
Lauren O.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my friends children on a daily scheduled basis. I have also taken care of and helped raise my siblings' children. I've taken care of newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very big on reading and arts and crafts. Anything to keep children's minds stimulated. I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Very easy to work with, good with babies."
Ela U.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Heights, IL
Nina B.
5.0
She loves children. She loves playing with them. She respects all requests and boundaries and is always punctual. My kids ask for her to come back regularly!
- Linda F.
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Keyierra C.
5.0
My kids always have the BEST time with Keyierra. Keyierra’s been helping out family out for about 3 years. She started with us when my youngest was 8 months and my oldest was 5.She’s is very organized, great at communicating, and punctual.My kids have completely opposite personalities and she’s able...
- Care member
Erin S.
5.0
Erin was fabulous. She was just what I needed for after school care for my four kids. She got everyone where they needed to be on time and everyone was still smiling when I picked them up. I appreciated her responsiveness and felt she communicated with me very well throughout her time with my...
- Lori C.
Julia P.
5.0
Julie was a part of our family for two years. She was able to expertly manage twins from infants to toddlers as well as my older son. She is creative, attentive, loving, dependable, and punctual. Would highly highly recommend.
- Erin K.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Palos Heights, IL
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, IL?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, IL is $19.33.
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What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Palos Heights, IL?
Part-time babysitters near you in Palos Heights, 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.