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60 weekend nannies are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 8 years
Weekend nannies in Downers Grove, IL
Cheryl R.
Downers Grove, IL
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny For Weekends, Evenings and Overnights
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced Nanny of 15 years plus. I have cared for infants, toddlers and teens. My experience caring for small children has been a very rewarding experience. Leaving your children in my care will give you comfort and peace you need while you're away. I am experienced with preparing healthy meals, schedule outings and...
Cheryl can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cheryl is very dependable, loving and compassionate, she truly cares and takes pride in being a nanny.any family would be lucky to have her be apart of their children's life."
Denise R.
1.0
(1)
My name is Martha and I am currently looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position along with some weekend babysitting jobs. I have 5+ years of experience as a nanny. I love to be indoor and outdoor with children. I like to color, read books, puzzle, go to park, zoo and pool. At my nanny position my duties have included...
Martha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Delia S.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Delia, I have a lot of experience with children. Not only am I mother to a little boy, but I have been a paid nanny for many years. Along with my nanny experience I also have taught Sunday school for 10 years combined so I have real diverse experience with children's from all backgrounds and physical/mental...
Delia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Delia was the sweetest to our two children. She was very engaged and provided enriching activities regularly. She is upbeat, positive, and tenderhearted—the perfect nanny combo! We felt safe leaving our children in her care and her next family will be in good...
Meg H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced with boys and girls, love watching movies and playing games as well as doing arts and crafts. I've cared early in the morning, late at night, and have experience overnights. The number one priority is having fun!
I am a graduate of Purdue University Global with a degree in Human Services in Child and Family Services...
Mary can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary started babysitting my 2 boys (now 7 & 10yo) when she was in high school. She was always very creative with activities and able to talk to them at their level. I would highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Sonya V.
Jenny P.
Downers Grove, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Patient With A Lot Of Child-care Experience
4.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
** I am only available for occasional evening and weekend sitting right now**
I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 20 years. I enjoy this job very much and it has always been a part of my life in one way or another. I am responsible, kind and trustworthy and I care for children as if they were my own. I have...
5.0
"Jenny is 100% an asset to anyone who needs childcare! She was absolutely wonderful with our children! They loved her immediately and my son (2), who spent the whole day with her, was comfortable with her right away. She has a positive demeanor and we loved her...
Kinnery P.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of five grown successful children. I started working with young children through my church in Burr Ridge almost 20 years ago. I loved working with these little ones and had the pleasure of not only watching my children grow up, but those that I taught through the years grow as well. I ran not only the Sunday School...
Katy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katy has been taking care of our baby since she was 8 weeks old and we couldn't be happier with her care of our little one. She has so much experience working with babies and works with our daughter throughout the day to meet her next developmental milestones. She...
Mary B.
Wendy F.
Glen Ellyn, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for your interest in my profile!. My name is Wendy and I absolutely love caring for children!!. I'm a very experienced nanny with more than 6 years in the field. I have passion for kids, I care for them as if they were one of my own. I have cared from newborns, toddlers, preschool to elementary. I'm CPR...
Wendy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is extremely honest , caring and sweet . She is also very attentive and thoughtful . Would highly recommend her to anyone with children ."
Charlie J.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taina is such a gift to have in our home! She has been helping us with our toddler’s stuff around the house after hours and weekends. She is reliable, professional, super sweet, fun, caring and trustworthy. I feel so lucky to have found her! My son lovessss when...
Aashima G.
Allison H.
Naperville, IL
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 27 years old, I have had three different nanny jobs in the past, and I absolutely love kids. I am very responsible and well organized. I loved interacting and getting involved with the children that I have cared for. Currently I have a full time job Mon-fri, but I am looking for one time jobs on weekends or date nights! I...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"She is extremely responsible and it really wonderful with children. She has been a nanny before with great reviews. She loves children and is very interactive with them."
Beth H.
5.0
(2)
I put 5 years of experience, though I believe I have a lot more. Starting in 8th grade, I worked with kids from K-5th for Sunday school at my church. and I did that for about 3 years. Then when I entered my junior year of high school. I became a leader for jr. high youth group at my church, and also started working at my towns...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison is very dependable and trustworthy!!"
Andrea S.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I cannot recommend Sandra highly enough. She has been our nanny for 2 months, and has been wonderful with our 2.5 year old. She is very active, and proactive in planning activities and play dates. She is patient and kind but isn't a pushover, and has...
Jeff H.
5.0
(3)
I'm 20 years old and attending school for a degree in Early Child Care. My biggest traits are being creative, passionate, and loving. In my free time I love spending time with friends and family, and trying new places. My experience includes being a Two's Teacher at a preschool. Also all through high school babysitting for...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have been Hannah's teacher for the last few years and she is a remarkable young woman. She is very compassionate, caring, and extremely responsible for a young adult of her age. I truly admire her and think any family would be lucky to work with her!"
Stephanie M.
Susan B.
Elmhurst, IL
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up and now I work from home during the day. I am looking for evening and weekend work, or covering last minute emergencies or travel.
I've been a part-time nanny and babysitter for an amazing family for the last 5 years. They have a full time...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have...
Melissa S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 10 years of experience with children from newborn to 16yrs. I have been a full time nanny/house manager for a family of 3 boys (6, 10, 12) and one was autistic. I graduated from the University of Illinois in May of 2015. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology. Recently I was a program manager for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rebecca is a cheerful, no-nonsense personality who does a wonderful job with my four and five year old boys. She was very responsible, asked the right questions, and my boys love her!"
Chelsea M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
Holly H.
Western Springs, IL
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
*edit: I have accepted a full-time position. I am now only available only for weekends/date nights! Thank you!* Hello! My name's Holly, and I graduated this past May from Marquette University with degrees in Educational Studies and Biology. I plan to pursue an online degree in school counseling, but will have full flexibility to...
Holly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Noha S.
Naperville, IL
$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have a bachelor degree from Egypt, moved to USA in 2014, American citizen, worked several jobs over the years in Kindercare and with families taking care of kids and educating them, I am leader in girls scout and also a Sunday school teacher. I have CDA as professional early childhood educator. Speak Arabic and English,...
Noha can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Noha is a very loving and kindhearted person. She cares for each and every child as her own. She loves and enjoys what she does and takes her job very serious. She goes above and beyond while doing her job. She has worked with children for many years. She’s done...
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a nanny for an infant female Monday-Friday 9:30-2:30. I'm looking to add hours to my work week and/or weekends. I have my kids every other weekend so those weekends per month I can't work, but can when I don't have them and they are at their father's house. Thank you!
Traci can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Traci was really amazing with our daughter! From the very beginning, it was a really great experience with her. She was very interactive, playful, and communicates very well with our child. We look forward to having her come again."
Mark K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sydney. I am a PA (Physician Assistant) student at Midwestern University. While I primarily have classes/school work during the week, I am looking to help families with child care on the weekends! Fri/Sat/Sun! I have about 10 years of childcare experience, including caring for my 2 younger siblings and numerous...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very respectful, patient, and fun! Totally trustworthy. My kids love her!"
Casey P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Robin, and I am currently interested in picking up one-time jobs. I am currently employed full-time as a nanny and am available after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. I am also available on weekends.
Here's a little bit about me. I attended Trinity Christian College for Elementary Education with a minor in...
Robin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin is a fantastic person and nanny! She has been with my son since he was a year old and he is now almost 3. She does fun adventures daily, along with teaching him everything he will need to know for school. Very reliable and trustworthy as well! Fun loving,...
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Cheryl R.
5.0
Cheryl is very dependable, loving and compassionate, she truly cares and takes pride in being a nanny.any family would be lucky to have her be apart of their children's life.
- Denise R.
Delia S.
5.0
Delia was the sweetest to our two children. She was very engaged and provided enriching activities regularly. She is upbeat, positive, and tenderhearted—the perfect nanny combo! We felt safe leaving our children in her care and her next family will be in good hands!!
- Meg H.
Mary N.
5.0
Mary was the babysitter for our daughter from age 6 months - 13 months. She was very dependable, sweet, patient and fun! Our daughter loved spending time with her. We were so sad to see her go, but glad we were able to find someone like her to watch over our little girl for us!
- Brooke B.
Jenny P.
5.0
We hired Jenny for a unique opportunity. We were getting married away from home and needed a sitter for overnight care to help the day of and the morning after. We found Jenny through Care.com and she was amazing! She was punctual, very kind, and both my daughters loved her. They instantly took to...
- Janel W.
Katy O.
5.0
It gives me great pleasure to recommend a dependable and trusted nanny to provide care for you and your family.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Downers Grove, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Downers Grove, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Downers Grove, IL, you can search through 5 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 Downers Grove, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Downers Grove, 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 $23.60 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Downers Grove, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 5 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Downers Grove, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Downers Grove, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Downers Grove, 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.