Find experienced babysitters in Elwood, IL

Hi, My name is Kelsey. I am a fun, easy going, reliable individual. My passion for working with children has extended throughout my life starting with babysitting for my family members. My experience began in high school where I taught 4yr old preschool children who attended our high school program. As a result of that, I began to Nanny for a family of one of my students. I have worked a before & after school program for a variety of grammar schools through the park district. I have worked as a preschool teacher at a day care with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old. I am CPR certified.

Hi, I'm Christine and I'm a stay at home mom with 2 little ones. A little about myself, I am 37yrs old and I have 20yrs experience working with kids. Over the years I've babysat, nannied, worked in a daycare & babysat from home. I have experience with multiples & ages newborn to 7yrs old. I treat every little one that I watch as I would my own. I like to get outside, go to parks, meet friends with kids for play dates & do art with the kids. I have all the baby essentials and plenty of toys. Feel free to ask any questions.

Thank you for viewing my profile.. I am Lindsay, a college graduate, divorced, mother of four. Caring for children has always come natural to me. Innate love, compassion and patience in caregiving has taught me to teach & guide children in a gentle way. I was an attachment parent (baby wearing, bonded, close contact) with all four of my own children. I allow the child take the lead for creativity and exploration of their environment, with appropriate boundaries for safety and rules of the home. Respect, communication and understanding are very important to me in caregiver- parent dynamic, as well as with the children. I am available Monday, Friday and weekends, hours as needed. I want your children to be as comfortable as possible with me while you are gone. I prefer to meet in person once before beginning babysitting. I also love having phone interviews if you’d like to do that. Please contact me for a reference list and/or to set up an interview. My rates are listed but I am willing to work for rates outside of what is listed. Please contact me if you are interested even if my rate is higher than what you’re looking for. To add, I have my bachelor's of science in elementary education from Northern Illinois University. I was certified in CPR for infants and children on 9/13/2023. Because I have worked in day care facilities, I have my fingerprints on file for background checks in the state of Illinois. I also have a background check on file. If you would like to view it, please request it though the website. In my experience, I have worked in three day care facilities, mainly infant and toddler rooms, from 1998 until 2003 and again short term in 2017 and 2023. I also did some short-term nannying for three families during my college years. After college, I taught a 4-year-old preschool class at Kindercare Learning Center, from 2003 to 2005. When my son was born, in May of 2005, I started to nanny full time. Since then, I have worked as a nanny, as a home daycare provider and babysitting, for 21 different families to present day.

I love kids, I think this is the best quality in a person that you should look for. Kids are a delight. I have 8 nieces and 3 nephews, this is where my desire to take care of kids came from. They grow up so fast that you can't get enough of their nature. Being here, I am hoping to embrace a family in need and to be able to help raise a child. I am a yogi therefore very calm & patient. I am reliable, organize, passionate, caring, trustworthy and have a lot of love to share. Safety is my priority. Thanks for the time, may this be the beginning of a lifetime friendship. Have a wonderful day.

Hello my name is Viviana . I come from a big family. I have 5 children and 6 grandkids. I’ve nanny for 8 years and worked in the daycare facilities for 18 years .I have worked in all age groups in daycares. I have excellent references in the childcare industry. My goal working with families at there home is to make a difference in a child life. Here are some things I’ll be doing at your home: House manager. keeping kids in a safe environment. Planning outing for children. Planning kids projects for the day and play dates. prepping healthy food for kids breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner for family. keeping track on kids healthy habits, nutrition, Hygiene, manners. teaching kids Spanish. kipping homework habit well maintained. maintain myself as good citizen and a good role model for children. keeping house clean at all times. communicating with parents as needed.

Hi! My name is Michelle. I come from a very large and involved family and have been caring for both children and seniors for most of my life. I enjoy caring for others and believe in a strong support system at home. I prefer to get out and allow kids to learn and experience life first hand through adventures and activities rather than through a screen all of the time. I am college educated, CPR /First Aid Certified and look forward to getting to know you, your family, and how I can make life simpler for you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for your time and have a great day!!

I worked at a daycare for about a year, and I loved it. Working with kids and being able to help them out with homework and crafts and other things is very fun to me. I worked with infants through 12 year olds!

Hi! I’m a responsible and energetic sitter with over 3 years of childcare experience working with children of all ages, from infants to older kids. I’m comfortable handling a wide range of responsibilities, including diaper changes, meal prep, and bedtime routines. I’m CPR certified and a trained lifeguard, so safety is always my top priority. I also teach swim lessons, which has helped me develop strong supervision skills and the ability to stay calm and attentive in any situation. I love staying active and engaged with kids and can also help with schoolwork, making learning fun and manageable. In addition to childcare, I can cook, drive to activities or errands, and help with kids’ hair if needed. I’m about to graduate high school and pride myself on being dependable, patient, and attentive. I’m passionate about creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where kids feel comfortable and cared for!

Hello! My name is Emily Weinstock. I’m from Minooka Illinois and I am a current sophomore at Concordia University Chicago. (This is where I live and spend most of my time, but I am will be home from school seasonally and some weekends.) I am an early childhood education major with several years of experience. I have always loved kids and love that I can now get paid to watch them. Every family I’ve babysat or nannied for have told me good things, but I am also always willing to learn. One promise with me is that I promise I will treat your kids with love and take care of them as if they were my own. I have experience with every different age group, but my favorites are infants-Kindergarten ages. I also love dogs, so it won’t be an issue if your furry friends are there. I am usually available evenings and weekends so if you need an occasional babysitter for date nights, I hope you’ll think of me. I would be so grateful for any opportunities given, and I hope to meet you and your families soon!

I love being a sitter because I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and being part of their growth. Every day is different—from helping with homework to creating fun activities—and it’s really rewarding to build a bond with a child and be someone they feel safe and comfortable with. I take pride in creating a positive, nurturing environment where they can learn, laugh, and just be themselves. I’ve had several years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to pre-teens. I’ve worked with my aunt at her licensed at home daycare, which insisted of daily routines such as educational activities aswell as fun I’ve also helped with light meal prep and homework support. Each experience has taught me something new about patience, communication, and understanding children’s unique needs. I’m great at keeping kids engaged with creative activities, structured routines, and positive discipline when needed. I’m also very dependable, organized, and calm under pressure—which I’ve found is really important when juggling the energy and unpredictability that comes with childcare.