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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60615

Meet Abbie

  • Speaks English and French
  • Comfortable with pets

Hi families! My name is Abbie, and I bring over eight years of experience in childcare, youth education, and creative program development. I am CPR and First Aid certified, trained in trauma-informed practices, and deeply committed to creating nurturing, structured, and imaginative environments where children feel seen, safe, and inspired to grow. My childcare journey began as a summer camp counselor at the YMCA, where I quickly realized how much I loved being a supportive and positive presence in young people’s lives. Since then, I’ve cared for children across all age groups—from infants to toddlers, school-aged children, preteens, and teens—in both private and educational settings. Over the years, I’ve taken on many roles: sitter, camp counselor, academic mentor, teaching assistant, and museum educator. I’ve worked closely with families to provide structure and stability during after-school routines, evening care, school breaks, and transitions. In addition to home-based care, I’ve worked in Read more the education departments of major contemporary art museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, where I led hands-on family workshops, youth gallery tours, and inclusive programs for early learners. These roles helped me develop a creative, patient, and adaptable approach that I bring into every caregiving setting. I’m currently pursuing a dual Master’s degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. My academic training, combined with years of hands-on childcare experience, allows me to bring a unique blend of creativity, calm leadership, and structure to every family I work with. I have experience supporting children with diverse learning needs, including those with ADHD, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and emotional regulation challenges. As a sitter, I’m here to do more than supervise—I aim to be a reliable, intentional support system for your child and your family’s rhythm. I’m happy to assist with homework, light meal prep, creative activities, screen-free play, bedtime routines, and transportation. I love planning engaging art projects, reading together, outdoor walks, and helping kids feel both independent and cared for. I value professionalism, clear communication, and mutual respect with every family I partner with. I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your children and your home, and I approach that responsibility with care, consistency, and intention.

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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, Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible

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Experience

$30-$40/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Alzheimer's
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Cancer
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Delayed Speech
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Diabetes
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dwarfism
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy
    • Hearing Loss
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Seizures
    • Visual Impairment
    • Administering Medication
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Insulin Injections
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Repositioning
    • Respiratory Care
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Dual MA: Arts Administration and Policy & Modern and Contemporary Art History

Currently attending School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Travel with Family
  • 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
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies
    • French

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