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Kay C.
- 20 years paid experience
- 8 miles
Hello, my name is Kay and I have been in the medical field for over 30+ years as a Certified Nurse Assistant. I now work for wonderful families by caring for their young ones. I love integrating my health care background with nannying to provide a safe environment so your young ones can grow. I am very dependable, easy to get along with, and most importantly very empathetic for life and people. I am vaccinated for Covid-19, flu, and TDAP. I have experience caring for every age range from newborns for first time parents, toddlers, and teenagers. I have experience caring for children with special needs, diabetics, and other medical conditions. I am also comfortable with pets. If you feel like I would be a great fit for your family, please read my reviews and contact me at (567) 259-9381 via text. Please make sure to include your name and details of your needs. Best, Kay
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Amanda S.
Kay is very proactive and experienced caring for children. She is communicative and punctual. I knew my infant was safe in her hands.
Micaela G.
- 6 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Hi there! I’m an experienced nanny with a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. I’m a kid at heart, so I bring warmth, enthusiasm, creativity, and plenty of energy into every day while creating a safe and nurturing environment. My journey working with children began in 2016 as a special needs swim coach, where I developed the patience, empathy, and adaptability that continue to guide my approach to caring for children today. Since then, I’ve gained experience caring for infants, twins, toddlers, preschool-aged, and elementary-aged children, including nanny share settings and families with multiple young children. I love planning engaging activities that support developmental milestones through reading, outdoor adventures, sensory play, music, and hands-on learning. I’m also proactive, dependable, and enjoy helping families by staying organized and pitching in wherever I can. I’m looking for a family where communication, kindness, and teamwork are valued. My goal is to become a trusted teammate to parents while providing children with a loving, enriching environment where they can feel confident, curious, and deeply cared for. Reference letters available upon request
$20–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Katie C.
Micaela was our nanny for about a year and a half, caring for our three young boys, ages 5, 3, and 2. She initially joined our family as a temporary nanny while we were transitioning between childcare arrangements, but we quickly grew to love her so much that we brought her on full time. She is truly one of the kindest, most hardworking, respectful, and genuinely caring people I have ever met. The only reason we stopped using her was because I made the decision to stay home full time with our children. Even now, we continue to stay in touch with her because she became such an important part of our family. Professionally, Micaela was exceptional. She was consistently reliable and never once arrived late. Every day, she showed up with enthusiasm, patience, and genuine joy for caring for our energetic boys. She handled challenging situations with a calm and steady presence, always bringing warmth and positivity into our home. I never once questioned her ability to manage whatever the day brought, and she was always flexible and accommodating whenever unexpected work situations came up for us. We love Micaela dearly and truly cannot recommend her highly enough. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her.
Mary ann F.
- 10 years paid experience
- 12 miles
A little about me; I'm a professional, loving, caring, outgoing person who enjoys my family, faith, arts, nature, and serving families. I'm passionate about children, detailed oriented, analytical and creative thinker. In my current role I work as a paraprofessional (teacher's assistant) for the last three years in Highland Park elementary school assisting special needs students. Previous babysitting jobs: 2012** I babysat for a family with two children a boy (8) and girl (5) in the for 3 months. 2016** Babysat for a family in the summer for two boys, ages 3 and 18 months for 10 months. 2019** Assisted two families, girl 3, two brothers 6, and 8 with after school care, driving, pick up from school, assist with snacks, and homework. I also have helped to raise and take care of my own family; sister, nieces and nephews.
$21–28/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Erich B.
Mary Ann was great! My wife and I both work and have long commutes. She would pick up my daughter and 2 nephews from elementary school and take them back to my home in Gurnee. You could tell she loved the kids. She was mostly prompt, very flexible and always respectful. I would recommend her to any working parents who need some extra help.
Kimilee R.
- 3 years paid experience
- 12 miles
Hi my name is Kimilee, I am 29 years old. I live in Des Plaines and have two kids of my own who are 12 and 3. I have been working in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have been a babysitter for 3 years. I am a certified nurse assistant and have also been certified in CPR. I love doing my job, it means a lot to me because I find helping people rewarding. As a child,being a caregiver or helping others have always been something that I've always done. I am a passionate, loving, kind and responsible person and a mother. My clients are like family to me because i would treat them like i treat my own.
$18–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Ona E.
Great work. Really made a difference when she worked with my son.
Ruth I.
- 5 years paid experience
- 12 miles
I’m a responsible and caring caregiver with CPR/First Aid certification, a reliable car, and a strong educational background— I recently graduated from UIC. I value creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children can feel comfortable and confident. I’m patient, and attentive, and I take safety very seriously while also making sure kids feel seen and cared for. I’m happy to help with routines, school support, and keeping children engaged in a positive way. I can also provide references if requested
$28–32/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Brianna D.
As a single mother, I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Ruth. She strikes the perfect balance of being warm and caring while still maintaining gentle structure and boundaries—something that’s so important with toddlers. My little one absolutely adores her. She’s consistently on time, incredibly reliable, and always proactive when it comes to scheduling, which makes everything so much easier for me. It’s clear she genuinely cares, and I feel completely at ease knowing my child is in her hands. I highly recommend Ruth to any family looking for a trustworthy, nurturing babysitter.
Olga S.
- 15 years paid experience
- 11 miles
Hello dear parents, I am looking for an occasional, one time or weekend nights babysitting job. I have over 10 years of experience with children in ages ranging from newborn/infants to preteens. I consider myself a loving, honest, energetic, respectable, reliable, and organized person. I'm non-smoker and pet-friendly.
$20–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Ryan W.
Olga is the best! My daughter lights up and started saying some of her first words- “olgi” being one of them! She’s very attentive and gives my daughter quality one on one time. She does bath time, washes bottles, feeds her etc! She also does occasional date nights too! Highly recommend.
Vjollca K.
- 20 years paid experience
- 11 miles
I love being a sitter because I like helping children and being a part of their development. I enjoy teaching them things in different areas like socially, emotionally, and academically if needed. I have beyond 20 years of experience with being a teacher and babysitter. I have 33 trainings from GateWay from CPR, food handler, First AID etc. As of right now I work at a daycare and I am looking for evenings from 4:15 PM during the week and a weekend job ( every time an available).
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Eric C.
We had a wonderful experience with Vjollca! She took excellent care of our two boys, aged 7 and 2. Our younger one tends to be shy around new people, but he warmed up to her almost immediately — which says a lot! She was fantastic with their bedtime routine, kept the boys engaged and happy, and even tidied up before leaving. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter and would highly recommend her to any family looking for someone trustworthy and caring.
Megan W.
- 15 years paid experience
- 11 miles
I worked at LA Fitness in the childcare area for 4 years taking care of sometimes 12 children at any one time. I also have a 7 year old son and a 16 year old daughter. I have experience with all ages and am looking for a way to occupy my time while my kids are at school!
$20–30/hr
Nina D.
- 7 years paid experience
- 9 miles
I recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago. I have taken care of children as young as 1. I have babysat for 7 years now and have worked as camp counselors in the past and am CPR/AED Certified. I don’t have any trouble getting along with the kids. I love to have fun, but I also love helping people out who have other occasions to attend to.
$18–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica N.
Nina is very personable and friendly. She arrived on time and was very kind. I would hire her again anytime.
Macy L.
- 3 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hi! My name is Macy , and I'm a dedicated and experienced child care provider with over 3 years of professional nannying and babysitting experience - plus 14 years of hands-on care as the oldest of four siblings. Growing up, I naturally stepped into a nurturing role, always striving to be a positive role model and helping hand in my family. I am CPR certified and also spent 5 years as a lifeguard, so safety is always a top priority for me. I'm comfortable working with children of all ages and strive to foster creativity and curiosity, creating a fun, structured, and engaging environment where kids can learn, play, and thrive. I'm also happy to help with housework, meal prep, errands, or anything else that can support busy parents and make your home run more smoothly. If you're looking for someone who is patient, reliable, and truly passionate about caring for children, I'd love to connect and see how I can support your family.
$25–30/hr
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