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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 7 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60618

Meet Sarah

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I have been babysitting/nannying for 15+ years in a number of capacities; full-time nanny, after school sitter and tutor, extracurriculars chauffeur, date night sitter and overnight sitter. I have also taught dance and athletic classes to kids ages 18 months and up and am a Youth Yoga and Mindfulness certified instructor I have experience in a day-care setting from the Kid's Club at Northwest Community Hospitals' Wellness Center as well as with Chicago Athletic Clubs and was the Youth Program Director at Midtown Athletic Club. I'm very comfortable with kids of all ages (infant-teenager) and enjoy planning different activities and crafts to do with children. CPR and First Aid certified. 

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Availability

  • Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Before school care availability

Ratings & reviews

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Sittercity Parent

4/19/2017

Sittercity Parent

4/12/2017

She's amazing!! My kids forgot I existed 5 minutes after she walked in the door. She brought games, putty, and has an awesome attitude. We booked her immediately for next week. Now that we have someone the kids are excited to see, we're looking forward to a regular date night with her watching the kids.

Kelly S.

3/1/2017

Jane C.

12/16/2016

Sarah is wonderful! She's open and engaging with the kiddos.

Rainbow P.

12/5/2016

Sittercity Parent

11/10/2016

Vivian M.

10/17/2016

Sittercity Parent

9/21/2016

Vivian M.

8/10/2016

Meribeth K.

8/10/2016

Absolutely fantastic! Professional, warm, and so much fun! We can't wait to have her back! Highly recommend!

Rainbow P.

8/10/2016

Arrived early, kids were immediately drawn to her energy, enthusiasm, and ability to watch three young kids. Definitely will be calling Sarah back!

Sittercity Parent

8/10/2016

Sarah was awesome!!! She took great care of our boys and can't wait for her to watch them again soon.

Jocelyn K.

5/19/2016

Vivian M.

4/27/2016

Always awesome!

Vivian M.

4/20/2016

Sarah successfully put my two kids early to bed, which is a feat since many sitters aren't able to get them to sleep on time or at all. When I returned home, my house was cleaner than when I left it in disarray. She got my 3-year-old to clean up his many messes. And she was successful in occupying my son without screen time. We'll make sure to book her before anyone else does!

Lynn H.

4/13/2016

Sarah was great! Our four year old enjoyed the craft that Sarah brought for her and responded to her positive energy. Thanks Sarah! Great job!

Jane C.

3/24/2016

Sarah was wonderful! She was punctual, attentive and fun! My son loved the dance party, and my daughter (who is going through a bit of separation anxiety) loved Sarah from the get-go. Definitely going to hire her again.

Mary G.

3/17/2016

Jenn A.

2/26/2016

Sarah's awesome! She always brings activities, but makes the kids clean first. The best of both worlds!!!

Jenn A.

2/16/2016

Rosemary W.

2/14/2016

AMAZING - she was communicative prior to arrival, asked what would interest my children specifically - came with projects that they both loved (made homemade silly putty and homemade wrapping paper), sent me a picture - went above and beyond and my children were so relieved that they really enjoyed their sitter!

Krishna D.

2/6/2016

Laura R.

2/4/2016

Krishna D.

1/25/2016

Sam L.

12/30/2015

She's a 5 star. We love her! She always thinks up such fun and creative things to do with our boys and is incredibly reliable. We will absolutely book her again!

12/30/2015

Sarah was wonderful with our daughter. She arrived early and even came prepared with a craft project. I well definitely book her again soon.

Sittercity Parent

11/11/2015

Sarah was a delight to have and we hope to have her stay with our 8 month old again! On time, thoughtful, knowledgeable and very friendly! Thanks so much Sarah!

Stephen I.

10/10/2015

Sarah arrived early, was incredibly friendly, and even chased our pain in the neck cat that escaped outside...

Karla G.

9/27/2015

Allison H.

9/14/2015

Sarah was available on short notice and was great with our 15 month old son Felix. Will be calling her again!

9/12/2015

Sarah was great: she arrived on time, immediately connected with our kids, and was very accommodating when we returned a bit later than scheduled. We'd gladly have her babysit our kids again.

Cheryl M.

8/12/2015

Cheryl M.

8/12/2015

Sittercity Parent

7/26/2015

We had Sarah come to babysit our 6- and 8-year-old girls. She was incredibly easy to talk to via email and also in person. Both our girls loved her vivacity and energy--and so did we. We highly recommend Sarah to anyone and look forward to booking more date nights with her through Date Night Sitter City!

Melina G.

7/23/2015

Jordana J.

7/5/2015

Perfect

Melissa Y.

7/3/2015

Sabrina C.

6/15/2015

Came with lots of engaging ideas and was great with both parents and kids alike. Would book again anytime.

Jasmin P.

6/4/2015

Debbie M.

5/9/2015

Sarah is warm & engaging. We would not think twice about hiring her again.

Sittercity Parent

4/11/2015

Sittercity Parent

4/4/2015

Cheryl M.

3/29/2015

Cheryl M.

3/22/2015

Sarah emailed ahead to learn about my kids likes and interests and came prepared with an activity to engage them from the start. She found lots to bond with them over quickly and I felt the kids were in great hands.

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$18-$20/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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Delayed Speech
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Diabetes
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Repositioning

Education

Marketing

Graduated Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2011

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • 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

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