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60 weekend nannies are listed in Oak Forest, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 10 years
Weekend nannies in Oak Forest, IL
Natalia Alma R.
Chicago, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have five years of child care experience. I have volunteered at Sunday school for many years. I also nannied and have done lots of babysitting jobs. I've worked with kids as young as 6month olds. I'm patient, hardworking, and compassionate. I like to plan out activities out for the kids so we keep busy, such as, baking, craft...
Natalia Alma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"My kids enjoyed spending time with Natalia!! I felt safe leaving them with her and knew they were in good hands while I was gone. "
Care member
Natalie F.
Chicago, IL
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 27 years old and am looking to find for weekend babysitting opportunities. I have babysat and nannied now for 5+ years. I have also worked with children since I was 14 at my church. I was previously worked for 3 families very regularly as well as working at a fitness center taking care of children while living in my home...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Natalie is amazing! She is exactly what you want from a babysitter, but don't even think exists! She is dependable (she even confirms, usually before you do). She does crafts, plays games (in door and outdoor) and generally entertains our kids without ever turning...
Braley K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Mechtilde! In my 5 plus years of caring for infants, toddlers, and children, I have provided a safe and nurturing environment, which includes early learning developmental activities, creating and implementing schedules, and preparing nutritious meals. I believe in the importance of fostering acceptance, confidence,...
Mechtilde can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Mechtilde. She is patient and kind and truly cares about the children she cares for. She gets the kids outside as often as possible, does crafts and activities, reads to them, and makes them meals. The only reason we will no...
Margarita P.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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.
4.6
(15)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 5 amazing children and are all adults now & will work within 10 miles I do have a very Flexible schedule and available full time or part time, nights weekends and date nights as well. I'm full of Energy and a hard worker and passionate about my work and the children. I also worked in a daycare watching multiple...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Deborah has been with our family since August 2022. She is fantastic with my two kids, ages 2 and 3. She is easy going, always kind and I have felt so secure leaving my kids when I was working. She is always flexible with her hours, willing to help out as much as...
Audrey C.
Alia S.
Berwyn, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter & Nanny Seeking Nighttime And Weekend Babysitting Position
5.0
(1)
Previously a 7-12 Social Studies teacher with Masters degree in American History. I currently work as a regionally based Admissions Counselor for a university in another state. My work includes advising Chicagoland high school students through the college admissions process.
I am academically trained in child development (all...
Alia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"I used Alia when I first went back to work. She helped make the process of me going back to work seamless for me and my kids! Truthfully I would hire Alia back any day if she was still where I am! My kids loved having her in our home."
Lindsay L.
Emily S.
Crest Hill, IL
$12-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been around kids in many different capacities before! I was a nanny full time for 2 different families, I babysit a 2-year-old about once a week, I watched my coaches kids before and my younger cousins several times. I am also experienced with kids because I coach younger girls in volleyball. I am crafty but also sporty....
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is very caring, considerate and reliable. Our son loved having her watch him. She was so reliable during the pandemic and greatly helped while we all were working from home. She took precautions and ensured our son was safe as well"
Pooja S.
Jasmine E.
Romeoville, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jasmine, I am 25 years old, and I live in Romeoville. I am super fun and energetic, as well as bilingual!
I have over 5 years of experience working with children from the ages of NB-14. I am currently a full time nanny for 1 amazing family in Naperville!
I also babysit for 4 additional families for special...
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine is very polite, punctual and easy to get along with. She made us feel completely comfortable leaving our infant our pets and our home in her care. We definitely plan to reach out to Jasmine for childcare in the future. Very highly recommended."
Jacob E.
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
"We are very new to the area and were a bit nervous about finding a caregiver that our children would feel comfortable with. Jenny was absolutely wonderful! She has such a kind and calming demeanor and our children were immediately comfortable with her. She did so...
Ivelisse N.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(4)
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn has a beautiful personality that is very relatable to young children and teens. She is very attentive. My teen loves to talk with and hang out with her because she is such a great listener. She is very creative,hard working, reliable, and has a wonderful...
Sherry H.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
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)
Hi! My name is Ana and I am a junior nursing major in college! I have lots of experience nannying. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages, even those with special needs! I can be flexible with schedules and am also comfortable with pets! Right now, I am only looking for short-term jobs like date nights and...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is the BEST! She was with us for 3 years until she moved for nursing school. My 3 little girls adore her. She was always 15 minutes early and was flexible with whatever the day would bring. She would drive the girls where they needed to be and take them, and...
Jackie F.
Jenna R.
Munster, IN
$5-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"I interviewed Jenna for a nanny position. I liked her profile, but she also came recommended from a few mutual acquaintances. She was punctual. She seemed very comfortable with my children and well qualified. Her availability didn't work out, unfortunately. I...
Kristin M.
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:
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Payton H.
Chicago, IL
$41/hr • 2 yrs exp
College Student With Childcare/teaching/pet Sitting Experience :)
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a sophomore at Columbia College Chicago majoring in multiple writing studies. I'm dedicated to creating a caring and calm environment for kids and pets alike! I'm extraordinarily patient and accepting in moments of chaos and will always prioritize your child or pets safety. I have two years of experience as a swim...
Payton can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Payton has a knack with people engaging insight on that person’s personality right away and approaching her interactions and communications in a way that makes them feel comfortable and easy. She also has this knack with animals as well. She teaches swim lessons to...
Care member
Julie M.
Riverside, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Julie and I'm a nanny for a wonderful family in Riverside. I have had many years experience working with children in lots of different capacities such as a nanny, infant, toddler, preschool teacher, special education paraprofessional, cub scout leader, and special olympics coach to name but a few.
I have my degree in...
Julie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julie is one of the most dedicated, intelligent and trustworthy nannies I have ever known. She has a degree in early childhood development and wonderful instincts regarding children of all ages. A family would be so lucky to get her as their nanny!"
Jamie G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience working with all ages of children. I am a Montessori certified pre-k teacher, have been a foster parent, and have my bachelors degree in Educational Studies elementary and special education. I've also had my own family with 5 children that have grown up to be good people. I stay at my nanny jobs a long...
Suzette can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Suzette is amazing. I am so grateful that I found her. I had a really bad experience with the first nanny I hired on here but I reached out to Suzette and she was so kind and understanding during our interview. (I was a nervous Nelly about going back to the office...
Rebekah R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
First and most importantly to help put your mind at ease, I am a mom of 3 (ages 25, 28 & 31!) and I have extensive background in working with kids.
I have worked in childcare centers and operated my own home daycare business from '92-'09. I've now been a private nanny for about 10 years and I love it. The laughter, the...
Maureen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maureen has been our nanny for the past two years, and she has been a tremendous asset to our family, kids now ages 5 and 3. During this time, our oldest was diagnosed with Autism and Selective Mutism, and she has met the changes and demands of these developments...
Alison T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Angie! I love kids and have been babysitting for many years and have nannied for several families. I have a flexible schedule on the weekends, and would love to help with date nights! I have limited availability on week days, as I have a day job but could assist in evenings. I'd love to care for your family.
In my free...
Angie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angie has been caring for my children for over 4 years now. She's responsible, reliable and has helped tremendously over the years. She's done everything from babysitting, to travel nanny! I would highly recommend her to anyone."
Julie A.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Oak Forest, IL
Natalia Alma R.
5.0
She was awesome!! I love her patience and kindness. My girls loved her
- Care member
Natalie F.
5.0
Natalie is amazing! She is exactly what you want from a babysitter, but don't even think exists! She is dependable (she even confirms, usually before you do). She does crafts, plays games (in door and outdoor) and generally entertains our kids without ever turning on the TV!! She handles discipline...
- Braley K.
Mechtilde Z.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Mechtilde. She is patient and kind and truly cares about the children she cares for. She gets the kids outside as often as possible, does crafts and activities, reads to them, and makes them meals. The only reason we will no longer have Mechtilde watch the...
- Margarita P.
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.
Deborah S.
5.0
Deborah was our night nanny 2x a week for our 2 month old while I was on maternity leave. She was always punctual, polite and clearly cared for our son's wellbeing. She was always in a good mood! We would be happy to ask for her help again in the future.
- Nancy K.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Oak Forest, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Oak Forest, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Oak 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 $20.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Oak Forest, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Oak 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 Oak 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 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Oak Forest, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Oak Forest, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in Oak 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.
Ratings for Oak Forest, IL weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Oak Forest, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed weekend nannies.