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17 weekend nannies are listed in Cortland, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 10 years
Weekend nannies in Cortland, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello perspective family! Here is a little about me! I have been a nanny for over 10 years. And in that time I've been with just a handful of families full time. As a nanny my duties have included newborn to 12 yr old care, meals, homework, driving the children to and from school & activities, overnight care and weekends,...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I am so sad to see Nicole go. She has been with our family for one year and is leaving as her husband has been transferred. We have a 4 year old and a 9 month old who just adore Nicole. As a parent you worry about who you leave your kids with, it's a big...
Jeanette K.
Brandi O.
DeKalb, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old.
I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and an Associates in Applied Sciences: Social Work from Waubonsee Community College.
I have a wide range of experience with children of all sorts. I do have a background knowledge of children with special needs. My boyfriend's sister has Cerebral...
Brandi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brandi is very good with children. She is patient and very caring, she even goes above and beyond her regular duty to help out. She is the best nanny I have ever had, if it wasn't for this pandemic I would still be employing her."
Samanthia C.
Kaitlyn L.
DeKalb, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Summer Care, Weekends And Date Nights. Babysitting Experience For 5+ Years.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a second-year Child Clinical Psychology PhD student at NIU. Fully vaccinated and boosted. I am home for the summer in NJ, looking for a reoccurring babysitting job.
About me: I come from a family of 4 kids and am the only girl (I'll let you imagine what that is like :)) ! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hardworking, responsible, Fun loving and energetic.
Wonderful with children of all ages! "
Mary S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Madi! I'm 22 years old and currently am a full time student at Niu for the Elementary Education program with an endorsement in special education. I am on here seeking sitter jobs for date nights/weekends. I've been babysitting since 13 years old and have watched children from 6 months to 14 years old. My current school...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I'm taya:) I'm 22, I'm currently switching jobs I'm working at opportunity house as a DSP so I am CPR Certified. I love this job but I got an opportunity to work in a salon to do makeup Thursdays-Saturdays 9am- 4 p.m. and need a 2nd job, I love kids and have had nannying as a second job Which I loved before and would love to...
Taya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Angelica M.
DeKalb, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience Working With Children. I'm Available Weekends And Weekdays.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently on maternity leave and looking for a family to watch for couple hours a day at my home or a long term job. I am looking to bring my 1 and half month year old with me . I am 23 years old. I been babysitting on and off since I was 11 years ago. I have my CPR license and my certificate in Early Childhood Education. I...
Skills:
Early Education
I have been babysitting and working with kids since I can remember. I go home on weekends to nanny for families who have built a rapport with me over the years. I also work with special needs kids that I met from my job working as a behavioral therapist!
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Nicole A.
Aurora, IL
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a highly experienced and dedicated nanny with 15 years of experience. I'm mostly known for being warm and compassionate nature, creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive in. I am very involved in my Church, due to that aspect, I do not have availability Sundays. However, I am skilled at developing...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was one of the best nannies I've ever had. I first used her when I had to go back to work and my son was six months old. She does great with newborns and babies. Nicole babysat my son until he was around four years old. She is dependable, charismatic, kind,...
Rebecca P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have more than 15 years of experience in nannying with many wonderful references. I have been with my current employer for the last two years, caring for two darling girls aged 1 and 3. Prior to that I was full-time for one boy from infancy to kindergarten, running the gambit of care from diapers to pre-K drop-off....
Peggy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Peggy has been extremely dependable and loyal to our family. She has taken care of our son since he was just over a year old, and now he's headed to kindergarten. He has enjoyed all of the time spent with Peggy and often asks us "is tomorrow a Peggy day?" Peggy...
Erica B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
While growing up as the oldest of six children, I had many opportunities to be a caregiver and educator, which led me to obtain my Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Studies. I'm also a nature lover at heart and outdoor fitness enthusiast, which then led me to earn my Master's Degree in Recreation Administration. After...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel is the child care supervisor at the fitness center I work at. I work behind the front desk and have the opportunity to watch her and her interaction with children and parents on a daily basis. She transformed our Child Care from a "drop off" to a...
Sue K.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ashley., and I am a current college student at Central Michigan University and am looking for a nannying position! A little bit about me is that I love being creative (painting, drawing, coming up with new fun things to do rather than sitting on my phone) as well as being active (swimming, biking, running,...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
3.0
"Ashley did a good job in the beginning, but ghosted me in the end. I was left in a really tough position to scramble finding care for my daughter the last few weeks of her employment. Not sure what happened, but ultimately did not show up or return messages."
Joseph K.
Samantha M.
Aurora, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I'm a caring and actively engaged care provider who loves supporting families and children of all ages. I love to read, play and organize activities based on your child/s age, ability and needs.
Currently, I'm a Nanny, Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor and a very proud Auntie. Over the last 15 years I have taught...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Samantha has been such a blessing to our family! She is incredibly kind, nurturing, & cares deeply for our children. When we met her, we knew immediately she would be a good fit for our family. She is always ready to help with whatever needs we have; she is very...
Amy B.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a thoughtful listener who values harmony and demonstrates high integrity and sincere care for others. I have extensive experience as a childcare provider, a babysitter, a nanny, a Sunday-teacher, and tutor. I love being around kids of all ages!
Arielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lindsey J.
North Aurora, IL
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
A Responsible Mature Fun Energetic Babysitter/Nanny That Your Kids Will Love!
The first time that I babysat was for a cousin when I was 10 and ever since I have loved watching kids. I've been trusted to care for children while the parents have gone away for weekends and vacations. I'm great with children and know how to keep them busy and entertained. I've always liked playing with children, but I also...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi!! I have been a resident of Geneva, IL for my entire life. I am 19 years old and a freshman at the University of Tennessee. Prior to going off to study marketing at my dream school, I was a member of the Geneva Varsity Dance Team and also participated in competitive dance with local dance studios since I was a young girl. I...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis & I am 23 years old. I am friendly & respectful. I am also a non-smoker & a lover of pets! I am the oldest of 7 siblings with the youngest being 8. I also have multiple nieces & nephews with the youngest being 2 (w/ 2 more on the way!). I have taken care of kids since I was about 9 years old, but this...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
I am the oldest of 3, I have been watching my siblings since age 13. I have been babysitting other children for the last 3 years. I am currently enrolled at and attending Cannella School of Hair Design, and I am set to graduate in may of 2025!
My school schedule is 8:30-12:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri. and 8:00-4:00 p.m. Saturdays.
I...
Alani can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Cortland, IL
Nicole W.
5.0
I am so sad to see Nicole go. She has been with our family for one year and is leaving as her husband has been transferred. We have a 4 year old and a 9 month old who just adore Nicole. As a parent you worry about who you leave your kids with, it's a big decision. But Nicole is so trustworthy,...
- Jeanette K.
Brandi O.
5.0
Brandi is very good with children. She is patient and very caring, she even goes above and beyond her regular duty to help out. She is the best nanny I have ever had, if it wasn't for this pandemic I would still be employing her.
- Samanthia C.
Kaitlyn L.
5.0
Kaitlyn is extremely responsible and loving! Wonderful with kids of all ages. I'm proud to be her mother
- Karen L.
Nicole A.
5.0
I first used Nicole when I had my daughter. I had to go back to work and I hired Nicole to be my nanny. I was quite worried to leave my daughter and go back to work, but Nicole made it easy and made me feel comfortable, leaving my daughter with her. She's extremely good with kids. She is respectful...
- Arabella J.
Peggy M.
5.0
Peggy watched my children from the time they were infants until they went to school. She was so loving and wonderful with them. They loved Peggy. My kiddos are in middle school now, but they still talk about Peggy with such fondness. I always trusted my kids were well taken care of with Peggy. She...
- Heather M.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Cortland, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Cortland, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Cortland, 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 Cortland, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Cortland, 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 $18.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Cortland, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Cortland, 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 Cortland, 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 Cortland, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Cortland, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Cortland, 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.