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Anna K.
Des Plaines, IL
$10-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, kind, and funny.
I like working with kids because they're honest. They're funny. They warm any soul and I feel like I contribute to something bigger than myself.
I started working with kids when I was 9 years old. My parents had my babysit my sister a few nights a week. From there, it...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Erin and I am 23 years old and have been a babysitter and Nanny for multiple families since I was 13! I have worked with children of many different ages as well as different needs. I currently work as a Full Time Special Education Teacher. My availability is best on weekends or occasional week nights. I love to...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi, I'm Sophia and I have always loved helping people! In high school, I was involved with Best Buddies and now I work with a variety of people in my service organization. In my 4 years of high school, I regularly helped at my churches preschool and Sunday School. Last summer I worked as a lifeguard, but unfortunately, most...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal...
Krystina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Ellie and I will be graduating from DePaul University with my masters in Speech Language Pathology this June!
I will be available for full time nannying/babysitting starting June 17-August 16th (dates negotiable).
I am also available for any weekday/weekend gigs in the mean time!
Feel free to reach out!
Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She...
Samantha B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 46-year-old woman. I am a very motivated individual with much patience. I love children and adore spending time with them. I enjoy doing this because spending time with kids makes me happy and cheerful. I have been a full-time Nanny for three separate families in the past. I would like to continue working in this field. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra has worked for me for 4 years and she is great! She is very patient and loving towards my children. My children were 5 months and 2 years old when Alex started. As a parent, you worry about who you leave your kids with but after getting to know Alex, I...
Elizabeth R.
Benish J.
Palatine, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is benish, I've previously worked as a nanny for two years and absolutely loved it. You can contact the previous family I worked for, for further reference (number will be provided upon asking). I am currently teaching kindergarten. Looking for work on the weekends or evenings. I am punctual, good at doing basic daily...
Benish can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Benish for a full-time nanny position. She has a lot of really great experience and is very personable. We really liked her honesty and her approach to childcare. We ended up selecting a different nanny based on their availability but I would...
Claire P.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Love is reliable and loving with our son. She reads and talks to him, and plays to help develop his movement and motor skills. My son is happy when he sees her and I know Love truly cares for him. She also helps by washing his clothes and bottles and takes...
Alina H.
Camelia G.
Bensenville, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very kind and loving nanny. I work with the parents to identify their needs and exceed their expectations. I am extremely reliable and hardworking. I am very flexible on hours worked. In addition to being a nanny for several years, in my nanny roles, I've taught all of the children I worked with to speak Spanish and arts...
Camelia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Cami was amazing! She was always on time and never missed a day. She seemed to love our daughter as if she were her own. She was always engaging with her and was diligent about our baby's routine. She communicated with us multiple times a day for everything....
Nicholas T.
Lourdez R.
Mount Prospect, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm new to the Nanny world but I'm definitely an experienced caregiver! Im a Mother of 4. I work full time as a Registered Medical Assistant. In the field 16 yrs. I'm pretty busy with work and meeting needs at home but looking for extra work. I am looking to help Parent/s in need evenings & weekends. Comfortable caring...
Lourdez can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm a mature, responsible, reliable, college graduated professional with more than 10 years experience working with children from 0 to 12 years of age in diverse home, school and daycare settings. Currently working full time and looking for Saturday/Sunday hours only.
I'm a mom of an 11 years old amazing girl, I'm CPR...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eva was with us for almost four years and still would be had we not had a sudden change in income status. She is a patient, compassionate, endearing and reliable caretaker. The day that Eva walked out of our door after her interview, I looked at my husband and...
Andrea M.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Brian T.
Fatima R.
Evanston, IL
$20-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Compassionate Healthcare Student Who Loves Providing Great Care! Fun Sitter, With CPR Certification.
5.0
(2)
My name is Fatima. I'm a healthcare student working to get my certification as a nursing assistant. I currently have my CPR certification. I love working with people/children and providing great care. I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 6 years of experience working as a nanny. I'm...
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatima took great care of my daughter! She always arrived on time and was kind and compassionate! She read to her and helped with homework. Would recommend her as a great babysitter!"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
- Currently nannying FT
I started babysitting in my teens. I babysat neighborhood kids and family. Now at the age of 30 I have been a nanny in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 7 years, as well as a occasional and weekend babysitter for 9 years. Most of my experience has been with babies, toddlers, and early school age kids. I...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Bridget. She is extremely dependable, punctual and gracious. She has watched our son from 8-5pm on Monday-Friday when he was 6 months of age until 14 months of age, a total of 10 months. She is very attentive, plays music and...
Kelly M.
Danielle S.
Skokie, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I have lots of experience caring for children including babysitting for over 10 years, nannying in the summers, camp counselor for grade school-aged children, and teacher's aide at a religious school. I have cared for children as young as two months and as old as 13. I have driven children to schools and camps, made them...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle has been helping me with my infant twins several days a week. She has a quiet, calm demeanor that is very comforting to my babies. She's very capable watching multiples on her own and she is also great to have around when I am looking for an extra set of...
Katie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in Northfield seeking a position caring for children. I have provided childcare for all ages with an emphasis on infants. I love working with young children and keeping them safe and entertained. I am a mature, responsible, and loving person with over 10 years of experience caring for young...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was a wonderful nanny. Our first experience with a nanny and I was initially very nervous to leave my child with someone else. But Elizabeth immediately put me to ease with her obviously sincere demeanor and interactions with my daughter (15 months). She...
Bazigha K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience in babysitting children. I nannied for a while in the city then got a full time job and picked up weekend and some week night shifts. I can help with various duties while watching the kids such as cooking, helping with homework, doing laundry etc.
I love working with all age rages of kids! I am a CTRS...
Clariza can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clariza was great with my 3-year-old son, and great to work with. We hired her for a special night out. She arrived early, was thoughtful in asking about Miguel's routine and interests, and immediately bonded with him. She communicated well with us both before and...
Emily M.
4.6
(15)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 39-year-old responsible mother of two wonderful children. When I was in high school I would babysit kids on weekends as an occasional nanny for date night. Since my children are much more independent now , I get back to babysitting again and love taking care of kids. I love kids and like to play board games or do crafts...
Katarzyna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicate with and just overall great at her job. Highly highly...
Cathy L.
Michelle K.
Park Ridge, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Experienced Babysitter (4 Years) Responsible & Available Weeknights And Weekends.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! On top of being a mother to a wonderful 16-month-old I have been a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years. I have a diverse range of caring experience including special-needs/learning disabilities, multiples, nanny sharing, small group care, and ages from infant to teenagers. I am also certified in child/adult CPR and have 6...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids. "
Bridget J.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL
Ellie V.
5.0
Ellie is phenomenal! She was a dream come true for us with our autistic 4 year old. She is educated and intelligent and played with our son the entire time we were gone (we had to come back to get something and my son was having the time of his life!) She listened to all of our son's...
- Samantha B.
Aleksandra B.
5.0
Aleks worked for us as a nanny for the last three months and took care of our three month old baby. She is wonderful, reliable, always on time, loving, caring and well educated, and we would never let her leave us if we were not moving out of the country. When she started working with us, the baby...
- Ivan K.
Benish J.
5.0
We interviewed Benish for a full-time nanny position. She has a lot of really great experience and is very personable. We really liked her honesty and her approach to childcare. We ended up selecting a different nanny based on their availability but I would certainly recommend Benish.
- Claire P.
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.
Camelia G.
5.0
Cami was amazing! She was always on time and never missed a day. She seemed to love our daughter as if she were her own. She was always engaging with her and was diligent about our baby's routine. She communicated with us multiple times a day for everything. She watched our daughter from 3...
- Nicholas T.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Des Plaines, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can search through 4 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 Des Plaines, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Des Plaines, 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 $10.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 4 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Des Plaines, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Des Plaines, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Des Plaines, 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.