Darlene B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 12 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60620
Meet Darlene
- Speaks English
Hi there! I’m Darlene but the kiddos call me DD. I absolutely adore children and helping them develop. I have been a sitter over 12 years and a nanny for 4 years. I have taught early childhood education and I am a substitute teacher occasionally. Kids keep me young and I absolutely enjoy being a comfort zone where kids can truly be kids at any age! I no longer drive but I do have a license. I enjoy meal prepping and party decorating and planning as well! I am a DePaul University alumni and I have worked in the medical field as well. I am a well rounded knowledgeable Chicagoan and I hope to help you make memories with your family soon! P.S. I have personal experience being the mommy of a magnificent 6 year old!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
Jordan B.
8/8/2025
Anil S.
8/6/2025
My children barely spoke English before DD came into our lives. She is so energetic and sweet our kids love her. Now as teenagers who no longer need’s a sitter they still ask for her if my husband and I decide to step out or go away on vacation. Having her around doing the teenage phase has been more impactful than we could have imagined.
Nora B.
8/5/2025
Darlene made the first few months postpartum seamless for my husband and I for all 3 kids. I never have to ask she is always 10 steps ahead. She is flexible and empathetic and has built a great relationship with our family. Though our children are older now and we don’t require assistance as often she is and will always be our go to person for childcare.
Molly L.
8/4/2025
My family loves DD!! She is always punctual and extremely hands on. Her creativity has saved us many times being that we are a family of 8. She is dependable and trustworthy worthy with our family, home, and vehicles. A blessing she is indeed.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$21-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Delayed Speech
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Lifting and Transferring
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology / Early childhood education
DePaul University
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies