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Marwah S.

  • 7 years paid experience
  • 3 miles
Marwah S., Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60614 with 7 years of paid experience

Hello - I'm Marwah! I’m an educator, former Montessori pre-school teacher, nature enthusiast, and childcare provider. I have been educating and taking care of children of all ages for about 7 years, though my area of expertise is the toddler age (ages 2-4). My interests are birding, hiking, and reading. When babysitting, I like to engage children in their interests and spend time creating memories they can look back on fondly. Montessori philosophy guides my approach to caregiving (emphasis on child independence and respect for personhood). As a former Montessori preschool teacher, I helped students develop their gross and fine motor control, basic self care skills, and encouraged their creativity all while being led by their interests. I’m also a big believer in nature based play/learning. That means if child/parent are comfortable and weather isn’t hazardous, I like engaging young ones in age appropriate outdoor play. Past activities I’ve led with children are collecting and taking care of bugs in a terrarium, digging for worms, looking for cicada shells, and much more. Note: I provide care for ALL families! I hope to build a partnership with parents that is safe, tolerant, and open. Certifications and expertise: infant and toddler CPR certification, experience in diabetes 1 management in toddlers, experience in successful toilet training. I am also fully vaccinated + boosted and am COVID conscious. I have taken my mandated reporter training in 2024 and have completed background checks when I worked in Chicago Public Schools as of 2024. In terms of availability, my ideal babysitting job would be on an as needed basis in the weekday evenings (after 5PM) and the weekend (timing is flexible).

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$21–30/hr

Rosanne R.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 9 miles
Rosanne R., Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60614 with 10 years of paid experience

I have many years of experience with children in a wide range of settings, including many years of babysitting for families in their homes, working as a summer camp counselor, as an assistant teacher in a daycare, and volunteering in two elementary schools. I raised my own son and I occasionally watch my 4 and 6 year old grandsons. In the past year and a half I have watched a 2.5 year old boy, an infant girl from age 3 to 6 months, a baby boy from 7 to 10 months, and an 8 year old girl. I completed a pediatric first aid and CPR class in November 2023. When I am watching children I do not use my cell phone (other than in case of emergency or if I need to schedule an appointment) as I want to give the kids my undivided attention. I especially enjoy reading to children, doing art projects together, and taking nature walks. I am very energetic, and on days when I am not babysitting, I typically take 4 - 5 mile walks along the lake. I am very happy to provide professional and personal references. Among the parents from whom I can provide references are a neonatologist, a professor of psychology, a nurse, and an elementary schoolteacher. As a caregiver, I am highly reliable, kind, warm, and fun. I love both kids and dogs. My schedule is typically very flexible, and I can often make myself available for last-minute requests. Thank you. Rosanne

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$23–30/hr

Williemae H.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 5 miles
Williemae H., Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60614 with 30 years of paid experience

Hello awesome families, I am currently looking for evenings and weekend work, I have extensive experience with infants up to school age. I am a mother of six adult children and eight grandchildren. I currently work as a full time Nanny in the Gold Coast area, before that I did a nanny share in Logan Square. I've also worked as a Lead infant / toddler teacher in the West loop area I also work as a part-time Babysitter and have provided services for so many families throughout Chicago land. I have worked with children for 25 plus years Infants to School age. I have attended Harold Washington College and Malcolm X College and studied in Early child development including infant toddler care. I love working with children and been part of their lives and introducing them to new and fun experiences, I love reading to them and encouraging them to use their imaginations. I enjoy been outdoors enjoying nature and its sounds. I am Cpr and First aid certified in Infant, child, and adult and have all required immunizations to work with children of all ages. When I have free time, I like to visit museums and take long walks and take pictures, I enjoy arts and crafts activities, it's messy but fun. I enjoy providing a service for busy families who just needs a extra pair of hands around. I also worked in a preschool setting in which i provided age-appropriate activities for children as well as provide a safe learning environment. I also have 20plus years as a classroom teacher before becoming a full-time nanny in which i have work as for 7 years and counting.

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$20–22/hr

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