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60 weekend nannies are listed in Blue Island, IL
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 8 years
Weekend nannies in Blue Island, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate, divorced, mother of four (all in school). I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have 30+ years of experience. I have also worked in daycare centers, as a nanny and babysat out of my home.
I am available to arrange my schedule to suit your needs. I have availability daily during business...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsay is a wonderful nanny! She is very caring, very responsible and really understands kids. She watched my daughter for about a year, mainly in my home, but I would also drop my daughter off at Lindsay's house occasionally. She would plan age appropriate...
Jane L.
Natalie F.
Chicago, IL
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 27 years old and am looking to find for weekend babysitting opportunities. I have babysat and nannied now for 5+ years. I have also worked with children since I was 14 at my church. I was previously worked for 3 families very regularly as well as working at a fitness center taking care of children while living in my home...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is amazing! She is exactly what you want from a babysitter, but don't even think exists! She is dependable (she even confirms, usually before you do). She does crafts, plays games (in door and outdoor) and generally entertains our kids without ever turning...
Braley K.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kotche, am a French speaking woman and English is my second language. I currently work part-time with a family that has a 5-month-old, and sometimes I babysit on weekends for a 4-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. My work experience has always been evolved around people. From hairdresser to caregiver. I am...
Kotche can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kotchema nannied for our family and we can not say enough wonderful things about her! She cares for our son as if he were her own child, the care is truly incredible. She is always early and we can always rely on her. It feels like Kotchema has become apart of our...
Danny S.
Colleen M.
Chicago, IL
$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available For Full-time Summer Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colleen and I am a current Chicago resident with over 14 years of childcare experience. I have both babysitting and nannying experience with multiple children ranging from newborns to 15 years of age.
I am friendly, organized, creative, and energetic. I love sports, arts and crafts, and enjoy playing music and...
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9) everyday from school, run errands, bring her home and do homework with her and make dinner for my three kids....
Melissa W.
Diane R.
Homer Glen, IL
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Nanny, Available For Weekends/nighttime And Date Nights.
5.0
(1)
I am a professional nanny of 25 years. I have been with one family for 10 years and am still with my new family of five years. I have great references if needed. I also have done overnights with children. Prior to being a nanny I had home daycare watching 8 children every day for 12 years. I am available for weekends/nighttime...
Diane can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Diane for a nanny position for our 2 boys for a few days a week. She was very friendly and polite and seemed like she would have been a great fit for our family. Her love for kids showed even over the phone. Unfortunately with the whole Corona Virus...
Christina P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a babysitter with 10+ years of experience. I have nannied children from ages 0-11. I currently work in finance after leaving my nannying career and would like to return to evening/weekend babysitting as it makes me extremely happy and fulfilled. I have my own reliable car, love to cook, sing, dance, do crafts, and play...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie was a joy to have as our nanny! She jumped right in on all that was asked, was active and connected with our son (10 months at the time she started) immediately. She took the time to go above and beyond of what was asked, which as a working mom, was so...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Brazil and I have been living in the US for four years now, and I have been a nanny ever since. I used to be an ESL teacher back in my country for kids from 4 to 14 years old, I was also an auxiliary teacher for autistic kids. Since I started as a nanny, I worked with ages from 2 months old to 5 years old. I love to...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karla has been such an amazing addition to our family the last year. Our daughter loves her "Kar" and is so excited to see her everyday. Karla is always on time, thinks of creative activities and always cleans up at the end of the day leaving your place sometimes...
Kari M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lyla and I'm a public interest attorney here in Chicago.
In my spare time after class and on the weekends I love caring for children! It also helps supplement my public interest salary :) During undergrad I studied abroad in Paris, where I nannied for two children, ages 4 and 6. At the end of my junior year I...
Lyla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Lyla watched my six month old baby recently and I was so impressed with how punctual and attentive she was! She sent me pictures of him while I was out so I would know that he was having a great time with her and that really set my mind at ease to leave him with a...
Jenna H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sandra. I have (10+) years experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, and school age children . I also volunteer in the kids' department at the church I attend on Sunday when needed. I love taking care of kids. They are so honest and friendly. I enjoy singing, playing games, or what makes children happy. I am...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sandra did an amazing job with our baby girl from the ages of 6-12 months. This is a highly transitional age with the intro of solid foods, crawling, and walking. I also breastfed while working from home which can throw even more challenges in the mix. Sandra did...
Larelle B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have previous babysitter/nanny experience from several summers taking care of children ages 3-12. I was a lifeguard for 4 summers and am still currently CPR certified. I love kids and pets plus I enjoy cooking and cleaning as needed! I am currently working at Northwestern Hospital, however I have free time at nights and on the...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen was a very responsible and fun babysitter for my kids! Always so helpful around the house and going above and beyond to make sure my little ones had what they needed "
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Jennifer F.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Jennifer and I'm a punctual, dependable, artistic, responsible, bilingual, fun nanny available for weekend care! :)
*11+ years experience (as of October 2022)
*Spanish: Fluent in speaking, writing and reading.
*Can provide references if needed.
*Can provide Driver's License and Insurance of vehicle....
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Jennifer connects well with children and is a caring individual."
Bill And Annie G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Sandra and I am 30 years old. I have a lot of experience with children, as I have nine nieces and nephews of all ages. I am confident that I can help you with your children's needs and even learn from them. I am seeking a part-time position for weekends and date nights babysitting and I am open to...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sandra is great! I felt safe leaving my girls with her. She was easy to get a hold of and responded very quickly. She kept my 2 daughters busy and active. I definitely recommend her!!"
Maria C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a sweet girl looking for extra work during the weekend. I am already a full-time nanny and am open to sending past references.
I have CPR certification, all vaccinations, my own car and intermediate English. If you are looking for some extra help on the weekends get in touch.
I hope to hear from you soon :)
Taina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taina is amazing, best nanny I could ever have! she’s very caring, warm, thoughtful, trustworthy and patient. Will hire her again for sure!"
Care member
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a recent graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison, with 9+ years of experience in caring for kids of all ages. I started babysitting for my younger siblings and their friends' families when I was about 11-12, and have continued in childcare roles all throughout high school and college since then. I volunteered at a...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Alex looked after our 6 month old son for a couple of months after my husband and I returned to work. She was wonderful with him- took him on walks, played with him and always kept detailed notes of her time with him. We really enjoyed having Alex in our home and...
Katie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ally and I have been working with children for 10+ years. I have experience as a babysitter, nanny, day camp counselor, preschool teacher, and as a before and after care tutor at an elementary and middle school. I also spent 2 years teaching English to preschoolers in the Czech Republic. I currently recruit...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ally watched our girls for a few date nights and my daughters were always excited to see her. She was on time, cleaned up the house, got the girls to bed easily, and had some fun activities planned for them. We would definitely hire Ally again!"
Andrea B.
Andrea R.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Occasional Nanny Available On Weeknights And After School, Excellent With Kids.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience with children, I worked full time with a family of two children 4 and 6 years old for 4 years. I took them to school, to all their extra curricular activities, helped them with their homework and tutor them Spanish lessons, I also help around the house with some light cleaning, cooked them dinner and...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had an excellent experience with Andrea watching my kids for an evening. No issues. She is very pleasant."
Paul F.
4.6
(15)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 5 amazing children and are all adults now & will work within 10 miles I do have a very Flexible schedule and available full time or part time, nights weekends and date nights as well. I'm full of Energy and a hard worker and passionate about my work and the children. I also worked in a daycare watching multiple...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deborah has been caring for our now 2 year old son for the past year and she has been wonderful! She has been very flexible with our complex schedule and it is much appreciated! She is also very helpful around the house with cleaning, organizing, and even helping...
Candice S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Samantha! Having grown up caring for my younger siblings and formally babysitting since the age of 13, I understand the importance of reliable, compassionate care.
As someone with a flexible work schedule, I'm here to assist your family's needs on weeknights and weekends. I prioritize outdoor play, engaging...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha is great! She easily developed good rapport with all of our four children. They all had fun. She balanced time with them, prepared meals, took care of our dog, and handled a complicated transportation schedule for multiple after school activities...
Lisa M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kayla, I'm a 21-year-old fashion student at Columbia College, and I'm looking for some part-time/weekend jobs this first half of the year!
Why should you hire me? I am an incredibly qualified nanny, with 8+ years of experience caring for all ages. I'm CPR and first aid certified and am also well-versed in caring for...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was wonderful with our three kids - ages 10, 8, and 5 - while on vacation in Chicago. She made them (and us) feel at ease throughout the whole process. Her communication was excellent and professional. Can't wait to hire Kayla again when we're back in...
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Natalya B.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter, 4 as a nanny and one year recently as a math tutor in Chicago pubIic schools. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and am comfortable with children of all ages. I am more than willing to help with any light housekeeping or chores needed and really enjoy getting to interact with...
Natalya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I have been relying on Natalya to care for our children, our house and our furry loved ones for over 10 years. She is the only sitter I have ever had who interacts with our children, she plays games with them, creates activities for them to do, has...
Elizabeth M.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Blue Island, IL
Lindsay W.
5.0
Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to still know how many naps, how long...
- Karla N.
Natalie F.
5.0
Natalie is amazing! She is exactly what you want from a babysitter, but don't even think exists! She is dependable (she even confirms, usually before you do). She does crafts, plays games (in door and outdoor) and generally entertains our kids without ever turning on the TV!! She handles discipline...
- Braley K.
Kotche A.
5.0
Kotchema nannied for our family and we can not say enough wonderful things about her! She cares for our son as if he were her own child, the care is truly incredible. She is always early and we can always rely on her. It feels like Kotchema has become apart of our family and is more than we could...
- Danny S.
Colleen M.
5.0
We absolutely LOVE Colleen!! Colleen has been working pretty much every weekday for us for several hours for a year+. She would pick up my daughter (9) everyday from school, run errands, bring her home and do homework with her and make dinner for my three kids. She is SO patient with my 9 year...
- Melissa W.
Diane R.
5.0
I interviewed Diane for a nanny position for our 2 boys for a few days a week. She was very friendly and polite and seemed like she would have been a great fit for our family. Her love for kids showed even over the phone. Unfortunately with the whole Corona Virus going around it didn't work out the...
- Christina P.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Blue Island, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Blue Island, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Blue Island, IL, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Blue Island, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Blue Island, IL depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $13.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Blue Island, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Blue Island, IL, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Blue Island, IL take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Blue Island, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Blue Island, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Blue Island, IL found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.