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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carli and I am 32 years old. I have a 9-year-old son and our family lives in Cary.
After much thought, I am looking to leave my current employment to go back to school to pursue massage therapy. Going back to nannying would allow me the flexibility to be able to pursue that goal.
I was a former full time...
Carli can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carli was great! Very friendly and great with kids. We wish our our position was not temporary or we would have definitely used her!"
Katie G.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our 2.5 year old daughter. We needed a sitter in just a few days and Amy even made time to come over the day before to meet us and go over our routine. I would definitely hire her again. My daughter said she had so much fun playing with Amy...
Amie J.
Jade D.
Palatine, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old. My passion for children is undeniable as I've been babysitting for 12 years; children between the ages of 3 months - 12 years old and was a full time nanny for 3 years. I currently work full time Monday-Friday until 2:30 p.m. so I'm primarily available on weekends. Cooking/cleaning is no problem for me.
Jade can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It is really scary having someone watch your child. I am so happy I found Jade because she has been so wonderful with my son. She has great patience! I can't get any other person because my son only will let Jade watch him. I would definitely recommend her. "
Janine J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
UPDATE: I am currently comfortable with my schedule. However if you are experiencing an urgent need for a few Tuesdays or Wednesdays, I am willing to see if I can help out.
I am easy going, mature, dependable, nurturing and detail oriented - yet fun! :-)
In my description below, you 'll see I have extensive experience in many...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is amazing!! She is reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, kind and truly goes above and beyond! She was able to connect right off the bat with my baby, toddler and my little girl (my dog too!) Everyone in the family loves her! She has a calm...
Care member
5.0
(1)
***I am currently not looking for a childcare position***
I have always loved working with kids! I come from a very large family. I am # 8 of 33 grandchildren and started watching my little cousins on the weekends at the age of 12. Since then I have worked with several families and a day care, most of whom I still keep in...
Tisa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Tisa has been an excellent sitter for our dog Zoe. Zoe and Tisa hit it off immediately and Zoe loves having Tisa stay with her. When Tisa is taking care of Zoe we are extremely confident that Zoe is in safe hands and being taken care of. "
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle took care of my infant one day a week from 6-9 months, and she was always very dependable. She was great with our daughter- always finding ways to interact with her and play, and keeping her on a consistent nap and eating routine. She even kept our home...
Amanda G.
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Instantly felt comfortable leaving my little one with Clariza. She was organized, kind and very lovely - we will certainly hire her again."
Liz H.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids. "
Bridget J.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Yuliana, I am 21 years old. I am planning to go to school in Milwaukee this summer to become a paralegal. I have over 7 years of experience. I first started when I was 14 years old when I worked in my church's nursery and children's Sunday class. I have previously worked at the Kenosha YMCA as a Kids Club...
Yuliana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Yuliana was so great with my toddler. She is very dependable. She has good ideas to keep little ones engaged. She has a lot of experience with kids and knows how to work well with kids. I would definitely hire her again."
Dalia H.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fatima is kind, caring, RELIABLE, multilingual- and my 2 kids caught on to conversational Persian which was important to me! My kids loved her, & respected her! Fatima was the best nanny we had! Only reason why she's no longer our nanny because we moved! If you're...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm looking to help out some families who need an occasional babysitter for date nights/events or a part time regular babysitter until I will be teaching again in mid-August. I'd also be happy to help with tutoring. I am off for the summer, so I have a lot of availability during the week (just not full time as I am taking...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is great! Our 2 year old son loves having her over. She is reliable and dependable, making our lives much easier. We will continue to hire her as much as we can!"
Kristi C.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Elena. I live in Wheeling. I'm a professional nanny with 20 years of experience. I love taking care of children, and my priority is their safety. I'm a very responsible and well organized person. I have a great references. I drive a 7-passenger mini van. I'm seeking an occasional babysitting job after school or...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Atelliea S.
Cary, IL
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Atelliea and I am a full-time nanny looking to pick up occasional weekend babysitting jobs!
Atelliea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Sarah L.
Grayslake, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Experienced, Loving, Patient, Fun, And So On Caregiver Who Doesn't Drive
I have over 25 years of experience in being a babysitting/nanny in and around Lake County. I DO NOT drive/have a car because I get very anxious about driving.
I've nannied for families with 1 to 5 children including children with behavioral issues. I've also done childcare for women's groups/Bible studies, taught preschool...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Janet! I am currently a 5th grade dual language teacher for district 75 in Mundelein. I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University and went straight into teaching! I have 8 years of nanny experience working for 3 families. I stepped away from nannying to focus my time as a teacher, but I am looking to take...
Janet can also help with: Carpooling
Hello, my name is Ella and I am 33 old. I am looking part time nanny position (weekend or after 6 p.m. during the week).
I've been working full time, for a great family with two children, a boy 8 1/2 years old and a girl 11years old, I've been with them for the last 8 years (Feb 2012-May 2020) 11h/day, (the boy was 7months and...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, my mom ran a daycare out of our home. I worked at the daycare every summer, and after school all throughout high school. This lead to many other babysitting and nanny connections for evenings and weekends. Through college, I nannied around my class schedule and during the summers. After I graduated college, I pursued...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old, I am also a mother to my 5-year-old daughter, I enjoy working with children and senior citizens. I'm extremely patient and compassionate I'm a college student. I am looking for something part time on weekends or occasional baby sitting opportunities. I have my own transportation, reliable, punctual. I have...
Sol can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Bluff, IL
Carli H.
5.0
Carli is fantastic! She was with our family for a year and was always on time and very responsible. Carli took care of our two year old and he adores her. I highly recommend Carli and we never had to worry about our son being in her care. Carli has a great attitude and is very dependable!
- John K.
Amy W.
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 lady woke up crying for us and Amy...
- Brian T.
Jade D.
5.0
I have been searching for a sitter for weekend date nights for my 4 and 6 year old boys. I found Jade and could not be happier! After finding Jade, we exchanged information and I spoke with her on the phone. I was very impressed with her professionalism. She agreed to watch my boys last Saturday....
- Katie R.
Michelle D.
5.0
Michelle is amazing!! She is reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, kind and truly goes above and beyond! She was able to connect right off the bat with my baby, toddler and my little girl (my dog too!) Everyone in the family loves her! She has a calm demeanor and is alway willing to help...
- Care member
Tisa C.
5.0
We've used Tisa for our pet squad numerous times and she is GREAT! Professional, responsible, and amazing with our pets! I think they have more fun when she's visiting then when we are home : ) Highly recommend!!! Also - her references checked out impeccably!
- Steve V.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Lake Bluff, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Lake Bluff, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Lake Bluff, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Lake Bluff, 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.