Shona M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 0 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Kankakee, IL 60901
Meet Shona
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a wife of 30 years, mom of 3 and grandma to 3 sweet little blessings. I have spent the last 20 plus years home educating my children, and teaching many students at a local homeschool co-op. I have worked in children's ministry as staff and as a volunteer for many years. I love being able help others out in a time of need...whether it is caring for children, senior care, or even furry animals. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am skilled in all aspects of child care, errand running, transportation to doctor visits, creative crafts, help with homework, light housekeeping, and meal prep. Our spare time is spent traveling to see our little blessings who call us grandma and papa. Please feel free to reach out and ask for references/resume. I would love to help our your family.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 12/29/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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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
Lisa P.
1/3/2026
You don't need to look any further...you have found the sitter for you! Shona has been a mentor, teacher, and "second" mom to my 4 daughters. She sincerely and genuinely cares for people, especially children, and their well-being. Shona was born to be a caregiver. She has great insight and wonderful counsel. Her intuitiveness was a blessing when my child was having a difficult day. I was always so thankful for her compassion!
Pam T.
1/1/2026
Shona has a special heart and gift in caring for children! She absolutely LOVES kids and easily connects with them. She has cared for our own children many times throughout the years and our kids always feel safe, loved and cared for under her care. Shona has years of experience working with children in various ways including kids church ministry, teaching co-op classes, babysitting and most of all caring for her own children and grandbabies. Our family would absolutely highly recommend her!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $4 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Dental Hygiene
Graduated Illinois Central College 1995
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Potty Training
- Light Housekeeping
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework