Colleen F.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60610
Meet Colleen
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello, I have worked with children for over 8 years, aging from infants to 12 year olds. I loved every second of it! I am passionate about serving a family and encouraging children to grow up to be healthy, happy people. I am fun, energetic, compassionate, and honest. I love to be outdoors, biking, playing sports, and i also love to read. I have a 4 year college degree. I maintain great relationships with every family i have worked for!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 12/15/2014
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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 and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/21/14
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/21/14
Lori A.
6/22/2017
Sittercity Parent
6/16/2017
Colleen was fantastic! Right on time, followed instructions to a T, and kids really enjoyed her.
Josh S.
6/10/2017
Rachelle M.
5/19/2017
Shari M.
5/16/2017
Awesome, on-time, energetic, friendly and accommodating. The kids loved her!
Nicole M.
5/10/2017
Amanda P.
3/26/2017
Colleen was great, on time and our son took an instant liking to her.
Sittercity Parent
3/23/2017
Matthew G.
1/24/2017
Very happy with Colleen
Kevin L.
1/4/2017
I loved her, my boys loved her! She was great! Highly recommended!!
Sittercity Parent
12/26/2016
Wonderful!
Dave W.
12/21/2016
Tammi K.
12/16/2016
Sania M.
12/16/2016
Loved her! She was wonderful!
Sittercity Parent
12/6/2016
Great with my 2 year old. Comfortable stepping right in with a few directions. Easy going attitude with the babe, so she took to her very easily.
Shannon M.
11/22/2016
Shannon M.
11/21/2016
Rainbow P.
11/2/2016
Jessica W.
10/16/2016
Patrick D.
9/27/2016
Rosemary W.
9/18/2016
The best!
Julie L.
9/11/2016
She was great with my three girls! Very present, engaging and responsible!
Stephanie K.
9/9/2016
My daughter had the best time with Colleen.
Kathryn E.
9/1/2016
Colleen was wonderful! Highly recommend her!!
Chris P.
8/21/2016
Sittercity Parent
8/20/2016
She was fantastic!
Nathalie C.
8/16/2016
Matthew G.
8/10/2016
Sittercity Parent
8/10/2016
Charles & Sophia L.
8/10/2016
Came at the last minute after Lori LM called after her appointed time and cancelled. Thanks!
Julie B.
8/10/2016
Laura R.
8/10/2016
Ashley U.
8/10/2016
Omar K.
8/10/2016
On time and brought activities!
Barbara H.
8/10/2016
Colleen is wonderful! She has sat many times for my 2 kids (ages 4 and 2). We all love her!
Yesenia S.
8/10/2016
Rainbow P.
8/10/2016
Colleen is great--she watched our 5, 3, and 8 month old baby. Always walks in with great enthusiasm and energy. Our kids loved her. I especially loved coming home to all the dishes cleaned up!!
George T.
8/10/2016
Sittercity Parent
8/10/2016
Colleen was great! Comfortable with my two month old and my two year old said she was "very fun". It wasn't an easy job (baby who won't take bottles easily and toddler potty accident) but all was calm and under control when I got home.
8/10/2016
Colleen was great! Highly recommended!
Sara Y.
8/10/2016
We always love having Colleen sit. She's so reliable, bright, friendly and warm. To quote my 5 year old "she's the bestest babysitter ever!"
Timothy & Elizabeth H.
3/30/2016
We can't say enough about what a great babysitter Colleen was! Truly great person and great demeanor. Highly recommended!!
Charles & Sophia L.
3/5/2016
2/29/2016
George T.
2/25/2016
Colleen was great!
Sittercity Parent
2/22/2016
By a happy coincidence, we discovered that we attend the same church, so my kids were able to interact with Colleen at church before she came to our home. She absolutely matched their energy and communicated with them at their level. Within minutes you'd have thought we'd known her for years. Highly recommend!
Andrew C.
2/11/2016
Colleen was great! The kids loved playing games with her (it was all they talked about the next day) and everyone was in bed and a sleep when I got home (amazing!). would love to have her back!
2/2/2016
My son felt comfortable with Colleen right away which meant a lot being that he hasn't had a sitter in a very long time. She was very friendly and I felt at ease knowing that I could finally take a break with my son being in good hands. We are looking forward to seeing her again!
1/27/2016
We love her! She has come to our house twice and the kids keep asking for her to come back.
Pete S.
1/20/2016
1/20/2016
Colleen is kind, engaging, easy to talk to. My girls had a wonderful time with her. They didn't want her to leave and the next morning they asked me if she could come back and play again that day.
Cassidy N.
1/10/2016
Sarah Z.
12/29/2015
Colleen did a great job caring for our toddler. We're so happy to find such a sincere, fun fitter. Can't wait to work with her again!
12/28/2015
Rainbow P.
12/10/2015
Sittercity Parent
12/1/2015
we love colleen!
George T.
11/7/2015
Kim B.
8/12/2015
Ashly L.
7/28/2015
Date N.
7/27/2015
Sittercity Parent
7/22/2015
Smart, responsible, super-fun with the kids -- a perfect babysitter and our first choice in the future.
Natalie T.
7/18/2015
Natalie T.
6/15/2015
Colleen was great! She was very personable with us and great with our son. We will look forward to hiring her in the future!
Sarah S.
6/10/2015
Sarah S.
6/8/2015
Carrie O.
5/13/2015
Colleen is wonderful! My daughters had so much fun. They keep asking when she can come back to play.
2/28/2015
Sara Y.
2/21/2015
We always love having Colleen watch our son. She's punctual, fun, smart, warm and our kiddo practically shoves us out the door when she arrives.
Sittercity Parent
2/1/2015
Colleen was great! Our daughter slept the whole time she was at our house, but we felt very comfortable all the same. We'd definitely hire her again - she seems like a lovely person.
Sittercity Parent
1/17/2015
Sara Y.
1/12/2015
This is the 2nd time we've used Colleen and we continue to be so happy and comfortable having her watch our son. He was so excited to have her come back and practically shoved us out the door! We will definitely use Colleen again.
Anne-marie T.
12/8/2014
Rainbow P.
12/1/2014
Sara Y.
12/1/2014
Colleen was so friendly and warm. My son immediately felt comfortable with her and could not wait for us to leave. The next morning he asked several times when she could come play again and later told me she was his "good friend!" We will definitely be using this service and Colleen again!
Sarah S.
11/25/2014
Colleen was wonderful. My son really enjoyed playing with her and we will definitely ask her back, next time we need a sitter. We were very pleased with her.
Rainbow P.
11/10/2014
Colleen was fantastic. My kids loved her from the minute she walked in. Very positive and energetic sitter.
11/3/2014
Diana B.
10/22/2014
Can't wait to have her back!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$18-$21/hr
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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
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Musical Theatre
Graduated Syracuse University 2008
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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