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Hi! My name is Abby and I'm a rising senior in college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm an English high school education major and starting student teaching in the fall. I have lots of experience with children from high school-- I worked as a nanny the summer going into my senior year, as well as camp...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gretchen W.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a heart for kids and creating a nurturing environment where children can grow and thrive. I am currently back in grad school. My schedule is flexible so I am happy to help with babysitting needs, after-school care, tutoring, or last-minute fill-in for a nanny or babysitter who needs a day or longer period off due to...
Gretchen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi everyone!!! My name is Ella and I just graduated from the University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I recently moved back home to Lake Forest where I will be until March when I will be going on a backpacking trip around Europe for 3 months! While I am home, I am looking for a consistent nannying job for a family who...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter."
Traci B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a career nanny with availability in my schedule. I have a masters degree in counseling, years of experience as a nanny, and I am a mother myself. I am passionate about taking care of kids and understand developmentally how important these early years are. I take a gentle parenting approach and am all about the...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly always put her all into taking care of my children. She would come and do the most creative activities with my children, they always looked forward to what she had in her magic bag for them. When my children were with her, I was able to go out and enjoy my...
Mary C.
Devorah G.
Wheeling, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a devoted and reliable professional nanny. I'm a mother to a 2. 5-year-old daughter and a step mother (not the evil kind!) to an 11-year-old daughter. I have 20+years experience working with children. I'm also an experienced and qualified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)
I possess comprehensive training and experience in...
Devorah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Devorah has been an exceptional nanny to our three children and part of our family for over seven years. She has seen us through it all: the birth of our two youngest children, COVID, the birth of her daughter, and moving homes. Through every phase, every...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of two beautiful adult daughters. I have been working with kids for other families for about 10 years. I also have great references that can be provided.
My background and driving records excellent.
CPR and AED trained and certified.
I have a car so I can take the kids to school, activities and anywhere...
Amarjargal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is the most reliable person and good with kids. I would highly recommend her for babysitting job."
Tammy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny for five years now and have plenty of experience working with newborns and toddlers!
I am CPR certified, have a clean driving record, and my own transportation.
I'm very trustworthy, punctual, patient, and absolutely love kids! If you are looking for someone to become a part of your family,...
Joanna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was a few minutes early so I could walk out the door at the scheduled time, and she went above and beyond. My boys loved her and were asking about her the next morning. I highly recommend her and will seek her services in the future!"
Bethany E.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an amazing nanny looking for part-time, possible full-time hours. I am a certified teacher taking a few years off to be with my older children. I have been a nanny part-time/full-time for the past three years for two families. I have over 25 years experience. I cared for a total of six children ranging in age from 2-8 from...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Jennifer to help take care of our mom shortly after her surgery in May/June 2023. We needed someone to help get her to appointments, get her moving to exercise her recently operated on knee, and be around for general caregiving. Jennifer was absolutely a...
Lisa M.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Amy for date night for our 15 month old and she was a delight. She seemed very comfortable in her roll which made us at ease."
Kevin G.
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! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I also do summer school in the mornings while on summer break. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lisa and I am 29 years old. I graduated from Roosevelt University with my BA in Psychology. I have 10 years of experience in child care as well as six years of experience working in a hospital as PCT. I am also a certified infant care specialist and have worked as OB tech on labor and delivery and mother/baby...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Lisa interviewed very well and is going to make such an asset to a family. She was engaged with my children right from the beginning. She was prompt for the interview and open and honest to any questions we had. With her medical/nursing school background, she's...
Deana H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...
Agnieszka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...
Lisa S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan volunteered for me and served as one of our volunteers for children's ministry at our local church. She was always willing to serve even if she wasn't on the schedule for that weekend. I have also served on a missions team with her and she really has a great...
Jennifer V.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny for over 10 years and have 20+ years of babysitting experience for families of up to 5 children, ages birth to 12. I have my own transportation, am a non smoker, and comfortable with pets. I also am able to do light housework, laundry, cooking, and errand running. I love spending time with kids and...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Cassie interviewed with us twice. Once at a location and one time at our home to meet our children. She was very sweet and my kids really liked her. She seemed wonderful and her references were good so we offered her a position but she never returned my call to...
Amy C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I had 13 yrs. experience. Taking care of children have always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I have 100% patience when it comes to children. I'm a mom as well so...
Jeehan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeehan did part time to our 10 months old son. She's very dependable person and easy to deal with. A wonderful mom and very caring person. Would rehire her again when we get a second child. She's phenomenal and love her smiling face all the time."
Jenny V.
Jenifer C.
Wheeling, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."
Apollonia B.
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I worked all my college years as a nanny during the day and went to college in the evening.
My nanny experience was with new born, toddlers and teenagers during all my 6 years of college. I continued taking care of the kids, tutoring them, driving them for activities, Dr apt. I also did grocery shopping, cooking and kids...
Amina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Amina has been with our family since June 2023 when I returned to work and we needed care for our 4mo old daughter. I am so thankful that we found Amina. Both my husband and I work from home and we have two dogs. Amina has come in and integrated herself in very...
Laura B.
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Recent after school nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Klimentina G.
5.0
I highly recommend Kilmentina, she is very reliable and absolutely wonderful with my two boys aged 9 and 5. She has a lot of patience and my boys love her, literally begs me to have her watch them all the time. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their sitter.
- Traci B.
Molly M.
5.0
I can not say enough positive things about Molly! She watches my 2 year old and 4 year old girls and our family absolutely loved her from day one! Molly has a very calm and soothing demeanor about her warm energy is contagious in the household. Every time she comes she brings a game or an activity...
- Blair S.
Devorah G.
5.0
Devorah has been an exceptional nanny to our three children and part of our family for over seven years. She has seen us through it all: the birth of our two youngest children, COVID, the birth of her daughter, and moving homes. Through every phase, every celebration, and every challenge, she has...
- Care member
Amarjargal K.
5.0
She is such a caring person who will make sure the baby is safe and healthy. Always looking out for the best for everyone, nutritionally and health. She is so sweet.
- Yoko M.
Joanna G.
5.0
She was a few minutes early so I could walk out the door at the scheduled time, and she went above and beyond. My boys loved her and were asking about her the next morning. I highly recommend her and will seek her services in the future!
- Bethany E.
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