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I have over 30 years of professional experience caring for infants through early teens. I am absolutely reliable, have my own transportation, and am happy to drive kids to/from school and activities. I love being outdoors and will have your kids outside as much as possible - walks, park, beach, pool. I will do laundry, cook for...
Lidia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Samantha and I am 26 years old. I currently work in an office full time, but am looking into finding a new nanny position. I have babysat since I was 13, from my 4 younger siblings to summer and weekend jobs. I've cared for children between the ages of infancy up to age 13. My longest held position was with a family with...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
worked full time as nanny before my son was born and then only part time for few years.
Love kids, and since my son is going to college and he does not need me driving him to and from activities I would like to help other families with their busy schedule.
Lucyna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Pam did a great job with our daughter on a Monday where our Nanny was out of town. She is sweet, lovely, and everything you'd want in a nanny. Lots of play with our infant daughter, took her on walks, and was easy when following the things that work best for our...
Catherine H.
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 is patient, kind and will treat your little ones like her own, I recommend her to any family that is not only looking for a nanny but also a part of their family."
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"After quite a few "false starts" with less experienced individuals last summer, we finally found Michelle! 11 months later she has become an extended member of the family. We have had an Au Pair plus many other care providers over the past 4 years and Michelle is...
Christopher H.
Meadow C.
Chicago, IL
$20-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Babysitting/Nanny Available Weekends/evenings (weekdays Vary)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a current college student with 12+ years of childcare experience. I am certified in both adult and infant CPR and First Aid. I also have many families that can proudly stand behind my assertion that I provide exemplary care and am always delighted to provide for their families and children. I'd describe my personality as...
5.0
"Meadow is wonderful! She is very attuned to my newborn son and has a great sense of play. Highly recommend!"
Care member
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & 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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old, my full time job is the Navy, I work as an instructor in Great Lakes as of now. I have been serving for the last 5 years. I am CPR certified, almost finish with my bachelors in Health Science, and I own a vehicle that is fully registered and insured, I have no accidents on record as well. I am available...
Odera can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Odera is such a great person! She's punctual and my kids enjoy their time with her. She keeps them safe and entertained. Thank you!"
Dajah G.
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 has been caring for our children as either a weekend sitter or part time nanny (or both) over the last 6 years. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. She sets limits but in a loving and even fun way. She is proactive in setting up play dates, taking...
Care member
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was so helpful with my child! I have a 6 year old boy and he had a great time with her."
Amanda G.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Cheyanne M.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I've always loved children. Watching them grow, play and learn brings me so much joy. My childcare experience ranges from ages infant-6. I am currently a part time nanny and a part time assistant preschool teacher. One of my favorite things about working in childcare is creating strong and thriving relationships with each kiddo....
Cheyanne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cheyenne is an excellent caregiver. She watches the children of a mutual friend and they love her. She is firm when needed and always disciplines with kindness. She loves to be silly and have fun with the children in her care. I highly recommend her for your...
Angela Z.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle was great, very dependable and so good with kids. "
Bridget J.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Great during her interview! Showed up early. Very well prepared with recommendation letters! Even showed some great photos and useful apps. :) Looking forward to hiring her for all date nights!"
Hazel R.
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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Clariza is reliable and excellent with children."
Ana G.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Watcharaphan T.
5.0
Pam did a great job with our daughter on a Monday where our Nanny was out of town. She is sweet, lovely, and everything you'd want in a nanny. Lots of play with our infant daughter, took her on walks, and was easy when following the things that work best for our daughter. We really enjoyed her and...
- Catherine H.
Bongi M.
5.0
Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time!
- Care member
Eva S.
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 said I hope she wants to be with our...
- Andrea M.
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
Meadow C.
5.0
We have been fortunate to work with Meadow while she is attending undergrad at UIUC and we are missing her terribly during the summer months! She is amazing with my toddler, who is not the easiest child in the world, I'm going to be honest. Meadow is kind, joyful, creative, and patient with my...
- Amy R.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Lake Forest, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Lake Forest, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Lake Forest, IL, you can search through 2 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 Forest, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Lake Forest, 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 $22.50 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Lake Forest, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Lake Forest, 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 Forest, 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 2 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Lake Forest, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Lake Forest, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Lake Forest, 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.