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Williemae H.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Williemae H., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 30 years of paid experience

Hello awesome families, I am currently looking for evenings and weekend work, I have extensive experience with infants up to school age. I am a mother of six adult children and eight grandchildren. I currently work as a full time Nanny in the Gold Coast area, before that I did a nanny share in Logan Square. I've also worked as a Lead infant / toddler teacher in the West loop area I also work as a part-time Babysitter and have provided services for so many families throughout Chicago land. I have worked with children for 25 plus years Infants to School age. I have attended Harold Washington College and Malcolm X College and studied in Early child development including infant toddler care. I love working with children and been part of their lives and introducing them to new and fun experiences, I love reading to them and encouraging them to use their imaginations. I enjoy been outdoors enjoying nature and its sounds. I am Cpr and First aid certified in Infant, child, and adult and have all required immunizations to work with children of all ages. When I have free time, I like to visit museums and take long walks and take pictures, I enjoy arts and crafts activities, it's messy but fun. I enjoy providing a service for busy families who just needs a extra pair of hands around. I also worked in a preschool setting in which i provided age-appropriate activities for children as well as provide a safe learning environment. I also have 20plus years as a classroom teacher before becoming a full-time nanny in which i have work as for 7 years and counting.

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$23–25/hr

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5.0

Dipti T.

Williemae was great. She arrived a few minutes early and was accomodative to our specific requests.

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Micaela G.

  • 6 years paid experience
  • 3 miles
Micaela  G., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 6 years of paid experience

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

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$20–30/hr

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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.

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Sadie R.

  • 22 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Sadie R., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 22 years of paid experience

Hey there parents! I am only available as a part time/date night sitter at this time. I will update this if that changes. I am a super happy, energetic filmmaker and singer living in the Ravenswood area. When I am not watching kiddos, I run a small business playing D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) and other table top role playing games with kids ages 8 to 16 online. I can help with homework, sing songs, play games, cook them dinner, clean up, whatever you need. I am excellent with animals as well: dogs, cats, pigs, birds, you name it! At this time I sit for kids ages 6 months to 17. I have my flu shot, am fully vaccinated and have my own transportation. Thanks so much for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you!

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$25–30/hr

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5.0

Kimberly G.

My daughter loved spending time with Sadie! She stepped in last minute and I would definitely book her again!

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Migle B.

  • 13 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Migle B., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 13 years of paid experience

Hello, My name is Migle and I am looking for a full-time nanny position. I have over 13 years of nannying/ babysitting children aged 4 and up and have several references available upon request. With my background, I am able to assist with eLearning and homework help. About me: I have my own transportation Non-Smoker Very active, I enjoy going outdoors, parks and the beach Love animals I look forward to chatting/ Meeting you all!! Thanks!

$25–35/hr

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Jennifer R.

Migle is a professional babysitter. You can tell she has a large amount of experience babysitting and enjoys what she does. She is easy to communicate with and always arrives on time. My children have easily adjusted to her. When she arrived the first time and I was explaining procedures, she asked questions I hadn't even thought of. That made be feel assured I had picked the right babysitter for my children. They are always eager for her to babysit.

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Karolina S.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Karolina S., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 5 years of paid experience

I have worked as a babysitter since I was in high school and during my holiday breaks from medical school when I’m back in town. I have multiple years of experience and babysat kids all different ages. As well, in the past I was a swim instructor for kids. I enjoy working with kids, I am patient and manage to have good contact with them. Right now I'm studying medical school in Europe, I’m on my 4th year out of 6 years. Through this I know CPR and first aid as well.

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$17–22/hr

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Yushan S.

Karolina is trustworthy, always on time, and always responded promptly to messages. We would definitely love to have her babysit for us again in the future!

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Melissa D.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Melissa D., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 30 years of paid experience

Hello, my name is Missy. I am the proud mother of an 19 year-old son who is on the autism spectrum. I have 35 years of experience in the childcare field. I was a nanny for a family of three for seven years. The ages of the children when I started ranged from newborn to 7 years old. I then had my own childcare business that I ran from my home. I have experience caring for twins as well as children of various ages. Because my son is on the autism spectrum, I also have experience caring for children with special needs. One of my strengths is that I have a lot of patience. I'm a writer and performer and love being creative. I was a top rated sitter for Chime by Sittercity. I continue to work with many of the families I met through Chime. I can provide a current background check if needed.

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$25–30/hr

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Christine B.

Missy is fantastic. Wonderful with my kids, they are always so excited to see her.

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Megan W.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • < 1 mile
Megan W., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 15 years of paid experience

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!

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$20–30/hr

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Anika M.

  • 9 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Anika M., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 9 years of paid experience

Hello , My name is Anika . I have 10 years of experience with children . I’m currently a Para professional at a charter school. I’m CPR and first aid certified . I’m fun , loving and I know I can be a great add to your family ! Please take a look at My profile and I cannot wait to hear back from you and your family . Thank you , Anika

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$20–22/hr

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Rebecca Z.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Rebecca Z., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 30 years of paid experience

Hello, families! My name is Rebecca and I come with over 30 years of nanny/sitter experience. I've worked with children of every age; fresh from the delivery room, up to high school. The first few years are my favorite, but I love children at every age. I have helped raise over 10 babies. The oldest is now 28 and an amazing human, and friend. I am also celebrating 17 years with a three boy family in Evanston. I live in the north/north/east part of the city and I am hoping to find a family in the area. I'm looking for a fun family that I can help share childcare responsibilities with. I work as a team member and an extension of you. This is a very important relationship that takes communication and care. We need to be on the same page when it comes to routine and guidance/discipline. Consistency is vital if we want to keep children feeling safe and secure. I am extremely flexible when it comes to days and times. I prefer to work no more than four days a week, but I can make occasional exceptions. Let's chat on the phone and see if we feel like setting up an in-person interview. I'll leave you with a few words that describe me: fun, funny, kind, honest, dedicated, silly, firm, open, patient, helpful, and considerate. That's me! If you shoot me a message, I'll send you my phone number and then we can text/call right away. Good luck on your childcare search! Live long and prosper and May The Force be with you, ~Rebecca~

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$20–25/hr

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Macy L.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Macy L., Babysitter in Mount Prospect, IL 60056 with 3 years of paid experience

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.

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$25–30/hr

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