Meredith V.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60625
Meet Meredith
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I love kids and welcome babysitting in the evenings and on weekends. I work full time during the week (so evenings/weekends are perfect for me!) I have babysat my entire live and was a nanny for 5 years. I've worked with numerous other Sittercity families and am always looking to grow with others! I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I drive my own vehicle, live in Wicker Park/born and raised in Chicago, love pets, have amazing references, and am First Aid and CPR certified (Northwestern). I love kids - I love having them play and explore inside and outside the home. I love engaging them in new activities and motivating and challenging them to learn.
Trust & safety
We encourage parents to conduct their own screenings using the background check tools. See what each of the badges covered, or learn more about keeping your family safe by visiting the Trust & Safety Center.
-
Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 06/15/2022
-
Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/04/2018
-
Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
-
First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
-
CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
- After school care availability
Suzanne S.
1/6/2023
Courtney B.
12/19/2021
Meredith has babysat our toddler son twice. Once was an evening where he was asleep and the other he was up and had a great time playing. Meredith has been great and came highly recommended! Excited to have her babysit for us in the future as well.
Kimberly B.
1/18/2020
My family used Meredith as an occasional sitter for our 1 to 2 year old daughter until we moved out-of-state. Meredith was responsive, punctual, personable, and terrific with our daughter. We are sad to no longer be working with her!
Casey L.
4/29/2019
Meredith was great with my 1.5 yr old and our friend's 14 month old. My little usually follows me around acting sad before I leave, but Meredith was so engaging and friendly from the start that he instantly took to her and was not worried at all about us leaving. She easily handled lunch, naps, dinner and bedtime. Definitely a natural with children, and look forward to booking her again.
Jaime J.
4/11/2019
Meredith was amazing. The kids took to her right away and were sad to see her go.
Mary Kate F.
3/27/2019
Sarah H.
2/14/2019
Monica Z.
10/6/2018
Shira H.
8/25/2018
Meredith was great! Baby was happy, even during his fussier late evening hours.
Chris P.
7/3/2018
Kimberlee K.
7/3/2018
Meredith was great! My baby slept the whole time but she was on time, friendly and asked if she could do anything around the house while he was sleeping. Would definitely book her again!
Alexandra H.
6/1/2018
My son took to her immediately.
Charles & Sophia L.
2/25/2018
On time, friendly and engaged well with my son. First sitter to clean up after herself and Sebastian.
Sittercity Parent
1/13/2018
Sittercity Parent
11/10/2017
Sittercity Parent
9/2/2017
Melissa C.
8/11/2017
My 3yr old like Meredith right away, they were playing kitchen in my daughters room within minutes. I would book her again.
Chiara C.
6/18/2017
We adore Meredith!
Erin B.
6/7/2017
Meredith was great! Very good with our two year old. We moved recently and our house was still in boxes, Meredith was very understanding and accommodating.
Chiara C.
5/2/2017
Meredith was amazing! Had her do a lot of back and forth with many details and she was super responsible and great with my 3 girls. Would definitely use her again!!
Jennifer S.
4/30/2017
Sittercity Parent
4/30/2017
Sittercity Parent
4/20/2017
Alec H.
4/15/2017
Erin A.
3/13/2017
Sarah B.
3/4/2017
Andrew C.
2/27/2017
Meredith was great with the kids. Split the morning up nicely, doing some homework for a bit before taking the kids to the park and finishing up with board games. Kids had a blast and we'll definitely have her back again soon!
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
-
Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Journalism
Graduated Columbia College Chicago 2001
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
-
Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies