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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan; I'm from Upstate NY but moved to Chicago after graduating college w/ my B. A. in psychology. I plan to continue school, w/ either a direction in nursing or clinical psychology!
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I currently work full-time as a Case Management Program Coordinator for a non-profit CBHC in Chicago!
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Before finishing my...
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eva is very loving and attentive to the children"
Jennifer P.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of seven children! I can care for children with disabilities due to my 17-year-old brother having been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. I have babysat for multiple families in my home town in New Jersey, whom would all be willing to be contacted as references!
Tabitha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tabitha babysat for our daughter one night while we were visiting Chicago. She was absolutely fantastic and we'll definitely call her again if we're in town."
Lisa G.
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, carpooling, travel
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Clariza was great with my 3-year-old son, and great to work with. We hired her for a special night out. She arrived early, was thoughtful in asking about Miguel's routine and interests, and immediately bonded with him. She communicated well with us both before and...
Emily M.
Natalya B.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter, 4 as a nanny and one year recently as a math tutor in Chicago pubIic schools. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and am comfortable with children of all ages. I am more than willing to help with any light housekeeping or chores needed and really enjoy getting to interact with...
Natalya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I have been relying on Natalya to care for our children, our house and our furry loved ones for over 10 years. She is the only sitter I have ever had who interacts with our children, she plays games with them, creates activities for them to do, has...
Elizabeth M.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is a very kind and conscientious person. She spent a lot of time talking with me to understand household rules, bedtimes, preferences of our picky eaters, etc. She really played and engaged with our guys rather than putting them in front of screens. The...
Christine 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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is dependable. She is amazing with my kids. They absolutely love her. Very impressed with her work."
Jill C.
Jessica P.
Chicago, IL
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a compassionate, funny, professional, flexible, punctual looking for families to work with in Chicago and I would love to meet your kids! I've been working with kids for a while as nanny but also helping out relatives and friends with their kids since I always enjoyed to be with them. I would love to help you on date...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Jessica for a job pending our trip to Chicago. Jess quickly responded to texts and made herself available for a video call interview. She asked all the right childcare questions, was accommodating with her time and experience. Best of all, she really...
Miryam H.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & 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.
Maria Carolina T.
Chicago, IL
$51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Creative, Lovely And Professional Nanny Is Looking For A Full-time Position
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Maria. I am an international dentist from Venezuela. Currently, I am full-time with a great family, but they will be on vacation from May 25th until June 4th. Since I will be of those days, I would like to find one-time jobs to get extra money doing what I like the most. Also, I am available for any...
Maria Carolina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria [who we call by her middle name Carolina, and our kids call Lina!] came into our family when we had recently moved from another city and had two toddlers and a newborn. When we met her we knew instantly that we needed her to be a part of our family. Her...
Kara G.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia was wonderful! We had another sitter cancel last minute and I’m really glad we ended up with Taia rather than the other sitter because our daughter had a blast with her! "
Care member
4.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kotche, am a French speaking woman and English is my second language. I currently work part-time with a family that has a 5-month-old, and sometimes I babysit on weekends for a 4-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. My work experience has always been evolved around people. From hairdresser to caregiver. I am...
Kotche can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Love is reliable and loving with our son. She reads and talks to him, and plays to help develop his movement and motor skills. My son is happy when he sees her and I know Love truly cares for him. She also helps by washing his clothes and bottles and takes...
Alina H.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a recent graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison, with 9+ years of experience in caring for kids of all ages. I started babysitting for my younger siblings and their friends' families when I was about 11-12, and have continued in childcare roles all throughout high school and college since then. I volunteered at a...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Alex looked after our 6 month old son for a couple of months after my husband and I returned to work. She was wonderful with him- took him on walks, played with him and always kept detailed notes of her time with him. We really enjoyed having Alex in our home and...
Katie P.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in River Grove, IL
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.
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.
Tabitha N.
5.0
Tabitha babysat for our daughter one night while we were visiting Chicago. She was absolutely fantastic and we'll definitely call her again if we're in town.
- Lisa G.
Aleksandra B.
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 started working with us, the baby...
- Ivan K.
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.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in River Grove, IL
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in River Grove, IL?
To find a weekend nanny near you in River Grove, 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 River Grove, IL?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in River Grove, 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 $38.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in River Grove, IL?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in River Grove, 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 River Grove, 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 River Grove, IL to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in River Grove, IL?
All weekend nannies near you in River Grove, 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.