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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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Jennifer connects well with children and is a caring individual."
Bill And Annie G.
Madelyn A.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Available On Week Days And Some Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Madelyn and I am a 28-year-old therapist looking for a child-care position. I was a full-time nanny for a 1-year-old, 4-year-old, and7-year-old over the past 5 years and enjoyed every single day with them. I have experience and knowledge in working with children of all ages and at all developmental levels. My...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddy was our nanny for our 2 boys age 3 and 6 for almost two years. She was engaging, punctual and loving towards our boys. She also helped potty train my son and did virtual school when needed. We still use her to babysit to this day. She would be an amazing...
Stefanie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Diana :) I'm Dutch Mexican and since I was 15 years old I worked as a babysitter during the weekends.
I have a 8 years younger sister who I took care of during her childhood.
While in high school I lived in Germany for three years and babysit German and American babies from 0-3 years old. After college I worked on a...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Diana is an amazing nanny. We hired Diana through Care, interviewed her and hired her on the spot to watch our 3 month old son. Diana is very dependable and always on time. Even though our son is now in daycare, we still use Diana to this day for babysitting and...
Darren G.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
3.0
(2)
Hello, name is Taryn, I am 38 years old. I have been working as a career nanny for the past 19+ years, and I specialize in nanny/household manager positions. I am fluent in both Spanish and English , and I am CPR/First Aid certified. I chose nannying as my career because I have a true passion for working with children. It is...
Taryn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met with Taryn for a potential FT position. Taryn was on time to the interview, professional, articulate and very easy to talk to. We ended up hiring a nanny that was referred by a friend but Taryn was at the top of our list prior to getting the referral."
Kristine J.
Watcharaphan T.
Evanston, IL
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old. I graduated the bachelor degree in preschool education (5 years) I study, art education, special needs, children physiology, child care, and everything about kindergarten. I was a kindergarten teacher for 2 years. I moved to Chicago for an Au pair opportunity for 1 year. I have experience in special...
Watcharaphan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Pam was a part time nanny for my kids (2 year old and now 7 month old) during the summer. She did a great job meeting their needs and engaging with them. She took my super active 2 year old on long walks and to the park, fed him lunch and put him down for his naps....
Sara A.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great job with our 4-month old. She was punctual, communicated well, and made our baby happy."
Daniel P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a resourceful, creative, and positive source for kids. I have my master's degree in clinical psychology and 3 years of professional experience in private practices and hospitals caring for children and adolescents. Currently, I work for Clearbrook caring for individuals diagnosed with autism. My most recent experience...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very dependable, present, and patient "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Colette and I am a nanny, artist and designer! My last full time nannying position was 55 hours weekly. I took care of an adorable 16-month-old girl, who I had been consistently caring for starting at one month. I still nanny for this family occasionally on weekends but am looking for another full time...
Colette can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Colette was our child's full time nanny from the time she was about 12 weeks old, and she was an absolutely wonderful caregiver and a huge help to our family. Not only was she very responsible and communicative, she would go above and beyond to make sure our...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am the third of 8 children, so I have been taking care of kids pretty much my whole life! I have a lot of experience with watching kids of all ages since I came from a big family, and I've been babysitting and nannying for families in the area for over 15 years.
I currently work as an assistant Montessori...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liza has been watching my boys for a few months now and they don't want her to leave when I get home and ask when she can come again! "
Jenna M.
Leidy H.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full - Time Bilingual Nanny Available To Start In January 2024
5.0
(3)
Hi families! My name is Leidy; I am a bilingual English & Spanish speaker. I am an enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced nanny who loves working with kids of all ages. I'm looking for a full-time nannying position with a family with flexible schedules. I have my own transportation and can drive to any location in the North...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leidy is the absolute best. She is amazing with kids, on top of all details, and was an extension of our family while she was employed with us. I could not recommend her anymore. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to watch your children! I believe that my experience with kids, my enthusiastic personality, and leadership skills make me an excellent babysitter. I am comfortable working with children of all ages and absolutely love spending time with kids. I am in my seventh year of teaching...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Meghan is amazing with my three kids (all under 6 years old). The kids get excited to have Meghan over. She's been a great help to me because I know I can trust her to handle any situation that may pop up with the kids. She truly loves kids. She's a teacher and...
Jewell S.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families
Hi my name Bongi
I am 25 years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
Bongi can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Nadia and I'm a professional nanny with 10+ years of experience taking care of kids of all ages and helping busy parents around Chicago and suburbs.
I'm 33 years old , happily married , speak Englis and Spanish fluently , I consider myself honest, friendly, responsible and with good principles and...
Nadia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nadia was amazing. Our daughter is shy meeting new people and she warmed up fairly quickly to Nadia. She gave us updates throughout the night and didn't seem to have any trouble. She was also very understanding when we were not able to get home on time. If I...
Erik W.
Paige K.
Chicago, IL
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Patient, Silly Sped Teacher Looking For A Summer Nannying Job!
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige. I'm a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach and licensed special education teacher. I have over seven years of experience and I want to assist in supporting your family and we continue to transition back post pandemic. I'm posting here because I'm able to take on some more kiddos on to my caseload....
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Paige is responsible, caring, professional, and wonderful with kids. A rock-star, must-hire!"
Jordan D.
5.0
(3)
My first babysitting job was for a family with 5 kids under the age of 8 years old and I've loved the job ever since! I have 10 years of collective experience babysitting kids with a range of ages for families, but most recently nannied a newborn to 2-year-old and 1 to 3-year-old for 2 years. I am an actor, and have experience...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachel showed up with games and activities! I don't know if she always does that, but it was a first-and-only experience for us! Only have great things to say about her professionalism!!"
Elizabeth B.
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.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Harwood Heights, IL
Jennifer F.
5.0
Jennifer connects well with children and is a caring individual.
- Bill And Annie G.
Madelyn A.
5.0
Maddy was our nanny for our 2 boys age 3 and 6 for almost two years. She was engaging, punctual and loving towards our boys. She also helped potty train my son and did virtual school when needed. We still use her to babysit to this day. She would be an amazing nanny or babysitter for a new family.
- Stefanie H.
Diana Z.
5.0
Diana has served as our nanny for the past year, and the only reason we are parting ways is because of a move to California. Diana is truly amazing -- she has taken a keen interest in nurturing the development of our two young boys -- planning play dates, field trips, and other social activities....
- Jennifer M.
Melanie P.
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 greatly appreciated. Additionally, she...
- Care member
Taryn N.
5.0
We met with Taryn for a potential FT position. Taryn was on time to the interview, professional, articulate and very easy to talk to. We ended up hiring a nanny that was referred by a friend but Taryn was at the top of our list prior to getting the referral.
- Kristine J.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Harwood Heights, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Harwood Heights, 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 $20.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Harwood Heights, 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.