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60 weekend nannies are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 5 years
Weekend nannies in Melrose Park, IL
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
"Bridget nannied both of my children newborn to toddler aged would definitely recommend! Some of the task she provided were potty training, meal prep, weaning, nap time, and age appropriate activities for both kids. She also was very cautious when it came to covid."
Kristyn H.
I have nannied for a various nanny families with different backgrounds. My responsibilities were to take them to school and pick them up. Take them to after school activities(swimming class, art class, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, etc). I currently nanny for a family with a 3 kids (9, 5, and 3) I've been with them for 3 years...
Sussan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Caitlin C.
Melrose Park, IL
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver: Crafting Joyful And Safe Adventures For Your Little Ones
Hi! My name is Caitlin, 21 years old, throughout the years I have developed a deep love for helping children grow, learn, challenge themselves and have fun with the world around them. I am a Sunday School teacher and leader of the younger children (5-7yrs) at my church. I've been teaching for about two years now. This has...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannied my way through college and continue to babysit on weekends and evenings.
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy I found Laura! She is very sweet, kind, punctual, and great with my kids. They love being with her. I have a 10 month old and a 4 yr old. We look forward to having her help us with child care."
Olga S.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Andrea R.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Occasional Nanny Available On Weeknights And After School, Excellent With Kids.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience with children, I worked full time with a family of two children 4 and 6 years old for 4 years. I took them to school, to all their extra curricular activities, helped them with their homework and tutor them Spanish lessons, I also help around the house with some light cleaning, cooked them dinner and...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had an excellent experience with Andrea watching my kids for an evening. No issues. She is very pleasant."
Paul F.
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great job with our 4-month old. She was punctual, communicated well, and made our baby happy."
Daniel P.
Ashlie C.
Cicero, IL
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Weekend Baby Sitter! Currently A Full Time Nanny For 2 Families Already.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ashlie.
I'm the oldest out of 6 siblings so I've taken care of and babysat multiple times for many years. I've even babysat for family members and their friends. Along with caring for multiple families through care over 7years.
I'm currently a full-time nanny during the day for 4 kidos but i'm free Friday...
Ashlie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ashlie cared for our 2 kids (8 mo and 4yo) and our friends' 2 little girls (3 and 4 yo) over the weekend. She was punctual and extremely nice. She followed our instructions and left the house clean and tidy. Our kids had a nice time staying with Ashlie and we will...
Carol S.
Jtaia M.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science. I am currently getting my master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting. I'm currently...
Jtaia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia is fantastic and a thoughtful communicator. I really appreciated the fact that she kept in touch with me frequently leading up to the date she came to watch our 8-year-old son. She brought a brand-new game for them to enjoy together which was such a treat!...
Carla H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting regularly on weekends by the time I was age 15. Throughout high school, babysitting was a second job for me and even after I graduated I continue to babysit/nanny full and part time. I really enjoy the relationships I acquired with the families, and I have appreciated them as I do my own friends and family....
Danielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She watched my son and daughter and took then to their sports practices. My kids love her. "
Corey M.
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Ivan K.
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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is such a responsible and sweet babysitter! She went above and beyond the various times I've hired her to care for my everything two kids who are both a rambunctious set of fraternal twins and are 9yrs old. She came 15 minutes early to meet the kids and...
Cassandra S.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Jennifer connects well with children and is a caring individual."
Bill And Annie G.
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Very respectful, patient, and fun! Totally trustworthy. My kids love her!"
Casey P.
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, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sandra is great! I felt safe leaving my girls with her. She was easy to get a hold of and responded very quickly. She kept my 2 daughters busy and active. I definitely recommend her!!"
Maria C.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin has three outstanding qualities: she truly cared about our kids (ages 2.5 and 5), she kept them safe at all times (inside and outside the house), and her early childhood education made her an outstanding teacher. For a nanny to have one or two of these...
Doug G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for six years and a babysitter for four years. I have experience in a day care setting and working at a home. I am also a mother to a 3-year-old boy. I am currently available on weekdays and occasional weekends. My profile picture is of me and my son(:
Litzy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Litzy was wonderful with our little guy! Will hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am an experienced and reliable house manager with 6 years of experience helping families run their house smoothly. I am fully vaccinated and have clean driving and criminal records. I have a bachelor's in engineering and I am a very dependable, proactive, organized and detailed oriented person.
I am currently a...
Lais can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We loved her and can't wait to use her services again. She was great with my 19 month old little girl."
Timberly B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL
Bridget E.
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 games and finds new activities. She...
- Kelly M.
Laura R.
5.0
I'm so happy I found Laura! She is very sweet, kind, punctual, and great with my kids. They love being with her. I have a 10 month old and a 4 yr old. We look forward to having her help us with child care.
- Olga S.
Susan B.
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 been our been our new nanny, but was...
- Melissa S.
Andrea R.
5.0
I had an excellent experience with Andrea watching my kids for an evening. No issues. She is very pleasant.
- Paul F.
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Melrose Park, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Melrose Park, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Melrose Park, IL, you can search through 3 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 Melrose Park, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Melrose Park, 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 $16.67 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Melrose Park, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Melrose Park, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Melrose Park, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Melrose Park, 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.
Ratings for Melrose Park, IL weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed weekend nannies.