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I am looking for any date night or weekend opportunities. I have over seven years of experience babysitting as well as three years as a camp counselor. I have worked extensively with children with special needs as well. During my masters program, I took coursework in childhood development as well as speech/language development....
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Hi! I'm Sadie! I'm going into my second year at DePaul University!! I'm from Cincinnati but just recently moved into an apartment in Lakeview. Besides the fact that childcare is a great work opportunity- its something I genuinely enjoy doing. The past two years I've worked with a special needs child, where I contributed to the...
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10 years experience·
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My name is Julia, and I'm 24 years old with over 10 years of babysitting experience. My journey in child care began at 12 when I helped care for my half-brother, which provided me with valuable insights into child care. On top of that, since 2014, I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for various families, including care for...
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10 years experience
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Hello,
Choosing a nanny is one of the most important decisions parents will make and I am hoping the following information about myself makes your decision a bit easier.
Above all, I believe children learn best through play. This theory drives my practice with young children whether working with them in their home, school or...
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College student available to babysit all day Tuesday and Thursday, and mornings Monday Wednesday, Friday. Very experienced with children of all ages (has been a nanny for family of 3 in the past). Also has experience working with special needs children/adults.
References available upon request.
Thank you, Nora
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Hi there! I'm a graduate of Ohio State University and am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in occupational therapy at Boston University. I've been babysitting consistently since I was 13 and spent all 4 years of my undergraduate career nannying. I nannied families with up to 3 children part-time and tutored their children...
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I'm a fun loving caregiver who deeply enjoys creating developmentally attuned environments for young children to grow, explore, and be nurtured! I have 10+ years of childcare experience in a variety of settings, ranging from home care to daycare to academic. My experience ranges from newborns to youth with early childhood (0-4),...
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10 years experience·
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Hello, my name is Samantha . I have 10+ years of experience with babysitting from ages 0 - 12 years. I have experience in watching over special needs and watching multiple ages at once. I have a passion for working with children and love engaging with them and helping them grow. I know how to quickly defuse a situation and keep...
Hello! My name is Carly and I live in Lincoln Park. I am looking for babysitting opportunities here in the area.
I have been babysitting/nannying for as long as I can remember. I started in middle school for a couple of families and grew up babysitting and nannying for those families regularly. I have babysat infants,...
Hello my name is Ava I am 23 years old. Prior to being a nanny I worked at Walt Disney world for a year. Creating magic for families daily made it the best job ever! I have lots of babysitting/nannying experience, as well as just helping out around a household with lots of children. I also have two cats and a dog so I'm very...
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With over 10 years of experience, I've cared for children of all ages-including those with special needs. As the third of nine siblings, caregiving comes naturally. I've supported around 30 families through daycares, Jovie Nannies & Sitters, and trusted babysitting platforms. I'm CPR certified and always bring patience, energy,...
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I am the oldest of 4 children. My youngest sibling is very seriously handicapped both mentally and physically. I spent the majority of my teens taking care of my siblings and cousins. I'm used to caring for multiple children at once as well as children with special needs. I'm loving, kind, responsible and fun. I'd love to be the...
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5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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Hi there - I'm Delaney and I am currently a junior at UIC. I've been babysitting since I was 13, though I started out much earlier watching my younger sister and cousin. Over the years, I mostly have babysat school age children though I am comfortable with kids of all ages! I also have experience with special needs elementary...
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Hello!
I am currently in graduate school working toward becoming a health professional, but in the past I have worked as a Special Education paraprofessional and ESL instructor for children ages 6-17, preschool assistant teacher for ages 3-5, and in various other privately employed childcare roles. I primarily have experience...
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2 years experience
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As a caregiver with two years of experience, I love nurturing children's minds and spirits. My passion for childcare grew through babysitting, where I created safe and stimulating environments. I've also worked as a camp counselor for kids ages 3-5 and cared for a 2-week-old baby and a 2-year-old. I have also worked with special...
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10 years experience
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My name is Agnes and I am a Licensed Paramedic. I have over 15 years of child care experience, caring for children of all ages, multiples, as well as special needs children. I am bilingual-Polish speaking. I am pet-friendly and able to do some light housework as well as laundry. I have my own, reliable car.
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Hi there! My name is Gabriella. I'm the oldest of 5 children. I've been babysitting since I was 12. I have nannied professionally since I was 18, all long term families. I currently nanny one day a week but may be looking for more! I have experience with premies, special needs children, multiples, newborns, toddlers, and...
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10 years experience·
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As long as I can remember my life always had kids. My mother runs a daycare/preschool through our home. I have helped for many years taking the kids to the park and teaching them how to swim. We used to have two bunnies and would have animal day were the children could pet and brush their fur. I recently just finished a...
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Hi! I'm a registered nurse with 3 years of nursing experience and over 8 years of childcare experience. I am CPR certified, previously worked as a lifeguard, and have experience caring for children with special needs. While I am in between nursing positions, I am looking for opportunities to provide safe, reliable, and...
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Hi! My name is Sarina, I'm 19 years old, and a sophomore majoring in child studies at Vanderbilt University. For as long as I can remember I've loved caring for and spending time with kids. I love to get creative and provide a save and fun environment for the kids and myself to play in. I have lots of experience working with...
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