Find experienced babysitters in Palos Park, IL

Hi there! I’m Darlene but the kiddos call me DD. I absolutely adore children and helping them develop. I have been a sitter over 12 years and a nanny for 4 years. I have taught early childhood education and I am a substitute teacher occasionally. Kids keep me young and I absolutely enjoy being a comfort zone where kids can truly be kids at any age! I enjoy meal prepping and party decorating and planning as well! I am a DePaul University alumni and I have worked in the medical field as well. I am a well rounded knowledgeable Chicagoan and I hope to help you make memories with your family soon! P.S. I have personal experience being the mommy of a magnificent 6 year old!

I am a mom of two adult boys. I have prior experience working with children ages newborn to 5 in a not-for-profit setting. I have also provided after school care to school age children. I am attentive, kind, energetic, and encourage learning. I am currently looking to help a family with part time or occasional nanny/sitting services. I live in the Downers Grove area, have transportation, and have clear background checks. I'd be happy to discuss my experience and answer any questions. Thank you, Claudia

I am currently a grad student for my Master's in Finance and starting a Doctoral program soon. I have very good time management skills. I enjoy spending time with kids whether it’s entertainment or learning. I believe the impact you have on a child’s life lasts forever. I played college basketball at Triton as well as experienced in other sports (volleyball, softball). I have experience with children of all ages from newborn to teens. I have worked at the Park District of LaGrange as well as the Brookfield Summer camps. I am also CPR/First aid certified.

Newly retired NICU/nursery nurse.. Experienced with multiples, special needs and premature infants. I enjoy teaching newborn care to new parents. I value the focus of infant development during daily care and play. Certified breastfeeding counselor. Experience with sleep training. CPR trained. Covid and flu vaccinated.

Hello, I am a Junior at UIC working toward a criminology, law & justice degree. I have been caring for kids since I was a teenager and have since developed a passion of providing knowledge, entertainment, & safety for children as if they were my own.I have been making connections and bonds with children and families since day one! I am also CPR certified and first aid trained.

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.

Hi! My name is Rachel and Im looking for a babysitting job. I just graduated from Florida State University with a degree in psychology and child development. I have been babysitting for the past eight years and love it! Some activities I enjoy are walks, crafts and swimming. I am CPR and Lifeguard certified if you have a swimming pool. Some jobs I have worked have been a camp counselor, teachers aid and paraprofessional in a special education school along with nannying. During the school year I tend to babysit more due to the flexible schedule! I hope to find a family that I can help out.

Hi my name is Karla. I am 30 years old and have been a nanny/sitter for 10+ years. I am studying behavioral science. Would consider myself and have been told by past employers, that I am a very patient and warming person. :)

Hi! My name is Alexis. I have always adored caring for kids since I was just a teenager! I took child development classes in highschool, and I’m currently certified to perform First Aid and CPR for infants, children, and adults. I have many references for babysitting and I’ve even been a long term nanny for a family. I currently watch my niece twice a week but I would love to open up my time to help more families with their little ones!

Hi ! I'm a single mother to my daughter who just graduated from the Physician Assistant program at Marquette. Proud Mom here! I have over 20 years of babysitting and caregiving experience and am currently certified in Basic Life Support and First Aid. I grew up working at my mother's daycare center, where my passion for working with children bloomed. Over the years, I've volunteered in my church's nursery, taught Sunday school for Pre-K and Kindergarten, and cared for my daughter/nieces/nephews, as well as babysitting for friends and neighbors. I started my career as a professional caregiver over 10 years ago, so I have experience with anyone from infants to teenagers to the elderly. For the past few years, I have worked as a medical assistant in a variety of healthcare settings. To me, caring for children is very rewarding and I love what I do. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and my friends I am comfortable with pets. I have a reliable car and am able to help with homework, mealtimes, and light housekeeping. I value safe and fun experiences and love to incorporate learning into play and everyday activities. I Love making each day fun and kids smile. I'm a smiley bubbly positive person myself. I'd love to learn more about the ways I can specifically serve you and your family!