Find experienced babysitters in Newark, IL

Hello, I’m Linda and I'm 50 years old & a cancer survivor. I have worked as a nanny for over 25 years also including babysitting from my teens and on. I enjoy crafts, rolling around in the grass, looking for bugs, chalking on the sidewalks along w/ trips to parks, museums, swim & music classes, and Library trips for story time. I have also been in the financial industry for twenty nine years but have never lost the love of caring for children. At this time in my life my husband has convinced me to follow what I love. This would be working with children full time. I serve at my church in the infant & two year old room as a lead teacher. I also have worked at Kinder-care & Just Plane Kids. Since I was young I gravitated towards children and my love to be around them as well as caring for them has never changed. I've worked in the financial Industry for 29 years and helped clients with opening accounts to planning their retirement plans. I've opened up 529 Plans for their children and seen them grow up to use these accounts. So in my years of helping families I still benefited helping children. When dealing with clients with children and helping them during tantrums or keeping them busy as their parents review documents. Raising my niece along with working at KinderCare and Just plane Kids for a total of five years. In those years I rotated between the infant room and two year old room. I have experience hands on in facilities but over 22 years of raising and loving other families children. My current availability is Thursdays and Fridays. Also with enough notice I can do weekends. I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and speak to you openly about my experiences and how much I would love to help you care for your children. Thank you for your time, Linda M Arnold Velarde

Mom of 2 grown boys. Cpr/1st aid instructor. 20+ years experience w/the special needs population. Trained in ostomy care, medication administration, insulin/GLP 1 injection and monitoring.

I am an enthusiastic sitter looking to spend my summer (and potentially long term) caring for a loving family! I have worked as an assistant teacher in a local Montessori school for the past three years where my love of childcare has grown into a passion for creating and cultivating an environment of developmentally appropriate play and activities. It is my goal to lead and love well, and as a sitter I value both play and intentionality. Outside of my time in the classroom I have 4+ years of experience babysitting/nannying. A little about me :) I would consider myself a fun loving and creative person and enjoy spending most of my time outdoors. In my free time I am stoked about travel, music festivals, playing guitar and film photography. I have an old english sheepdog who is my best buddy. And I am very passionate about my faith. I would love to answer any questions and provide references if you think I may be a good fit for your family!! -mia

Hi everyone! I currently work at a daycare as an assistant teacher and I work with ages infant-5. I worked as a swim instructor with kids 2-17 and loved seeing their happy faces all day! I am CPR certified, First Aid certified and babysitting 101 certified. I love working with any and all kids and love learning about themselves and helping any way I possibly can. I also have experience with special needs individuals as well!

I’m currently halfway through my junior year at College of Dupage, where I’m studying Human Services to eventually become a certified Social Worker, specializing in Family Life and Mental Health with children.. I come from a large family, where I was typically spending my weekends from the ages of 12-18, watching 5+ cousins of different ages, as well as working as a nanny for 1 year, for a 6 month old baby. I also worked as a preschool teacher at Oswego East Highschool for 2 years during my junior and senior years of highschool, am currently an Early Childhood Assistant Support Teacher, and have a current updated CPR Certification. It truly is a passion of mine to be a support system to young minds, the kind I needed growing up. Children are so insanely smart, and I really love doing activities that help expand their minds and imaginations!!

I have a bachelors degree in behavioral sciences and a 2 year degree in childhood education. I homeschooled 2 of my 3 children. I was a behavior therapist for children with autism for 5 years. I now nanny exclusively and I love my work. I would love to help your family.

I am a current nutrition graduate student looking for extra work. I and have personal and professional experience with complex medical needs including managing my own feeding tube. I'm extremely hard working and prioritize making true connections with children and their guardians.

HI! My name is Lindsay, I attended Southern Illinois University with a bachelors in Early Childhood Education/Special Education. I have over 20 years of experience with infants as well as school aged children. I am currently in the district as a Preschool Aide. I have tutored children for reading intervention at the Kindergarten level. I am CPR certified and first aid. I enjoy reading, swimming and fun messy crafts with children! Looking for a great family to babysit for, Thank you!!!

Hello! My name is Emily Weinstock. I’m from Minooka Illinois and I am a current junior 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!

Trustworthy and nurturing nanny with years of child care experience. Focused on supporting children’s development and teaching new skills. Dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. I have 3 years of experience in a daycare setting, 2 years experience working with Special need students in the school district, and working as a babysitter/ nanny for 3 years. EXPERIENCE Contract SPED Paraprofessional, East View Academy; Oswego, IL — 2022- Present Worked with special education children in the classroom setting. Assisted the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. Teacher Assistant, Aurora Montessori School; Aurora, IL — 2021- 2022 Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Helped to initiate the Montessori program for the class room. Assisted in developing monthly lesson plans and putting together activities for children. Responsible for monitoring all classroom activities and making sure to adhere to the Montessori principles. Babysitter, The Robert’s family; Oak Lawn, IL — May 2018- Aug. 2018 Provided trustworthy child care and ensured a safe environment for a two year old child. Creates an engaging experience including book reading and educational play. Babysitter, The Gonzalez family; Chicago, IL — 2014-2018 Took care of a 4 year old girl Created fun and educational activities to do. Prepped and made meals for both lunch and dinner. Helped clean up play area and around the house. Planned outside outgoing and activities. Also helped with school work. Babysitter/ Touter, The Jamison family; Chicago, IL — 2015-2017 Looked after an adolescent boy. Provided safe and educational child care. Helped with homework for both school and church studies. Prepared lunches and snacks. Also planned fun activities to do. EDUCATION The University of Illinois at Springfield — Social working, 2018- present. Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High school— May 2018 Certificates: CPR First aid CDA Paraprofessional