Find experienced babysitters in Spring Grove, IL

Hello! My name is Amanda, I’m 30 years old and a full-time stay at home mom with my baby. I have 8+ years of childcare experience as a nanny, babysitter, youth program counselor, and behavioral technician working with special needs children. I have also volunteered at various special Olympics events in the Chicagoland area. My age of care ranges from newborn to teens. I moved back to the Midwest late 2023 after living in Colorado and Washington State for 8 years! My lifestyle is very active, I love spending time outdoors hiking and camping and have always enjoyed playing sports. I provide a safe and nurturing environment while getting kids outside, planning various fun activities, doing arts and crafts, imaginative play, etc.

My name is Yesenia! I have 17 years of experience in Early Childhood Education field. I worked with all ages, infants-preschools. I have also babysat elementary and middle school aged children. I am CPR first, infancy CPR and First Aid certified. I have been offered many trainings and have taken reoccurring training such as SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and more. I have done school drop-offs, school pickups, lighthouse keeping such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry etc, and also provided meals. I have done bedtime routines and have done only a couple overnight sitting. I love caring for their needs and helping them develop their fine and gross motor skills with activities. My goal is to be the nurturing and empathetic caregiver. And a bonus, I am a dog lover! I hope my qualifications is what you are looking for. Feel free to contact me for any other questions.

Child related experience: * Infant care since birth for one boy, now 19 months old. Occasional full days, overnights, and weekend date nights. *After school care and transportation to activities and friends for 9&11 year old boys (laundry & tidying up) * Afternoon/evening nanny for 6 yr old boy on autism spectrum * Live-in caregiver for ALS patient 4.5 years * Nanny for 5 & 8 yr olds * Caregiver/ companion to 82 yr young woman * Nanny for 5, 8 & 10 yr olds for 2.5 years * Classroom teacher of preschool (2 yr olds), kindergarten, & 5th grade * Day care substitute director & accountant * K-3 librarian - Lake Forest SD#67 (4 years) * Middle School Library Director - Lake Bluff SD#65 (4 years) *Library Associate - Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling, IL (5 years) * Single mother with 2 loving & successful , college-educated adult children and recently had the ultimate JOY of sharing life with my first (and very likely only) grandchild!

  I am healthy and fit, and love the outdoors. I love to read, play games, sports, go on all kinds of outings with the children and help with homework and more. I I believe it is important to encourage good habits. I also enjoy cooking and baking.  I'm clean, neat and honest.   I know how important is to seek honest, reliable care for our most important assets, our children. I first started watching children when I was a pre-teen,  I have 7 years as a Special Needs Bus Driver and Teaching Assistant and currently over 8 years as a nanny with letters of reference from the families I have worked with that I will bring to interviews, I can also provide the background check that I had run on this site. The last family I worked has made the decision to send the twin to a home daycare school with cousin. My last day is 9/25/25. I was with then 2 years. My overall responsibility as a Professional Nanny is to care for and protect your child/children while they are in my care. As a mother and nanny I understand what your child/children mean to you. look forward to meeting you and your family. Sincerely, Miss Karen   Here are some more reviews from families I worked with as a Nanny or Babysitter: Lauren H. Karen was our nanny for 2 years and was a great part of our family. She is reliable, dependable, and great with kids. She created a great schedule of activities for our kids and always kept them busy and learning. She taught them great manners and life skills and has been a great part of our family. Karen cared for our kids, helped with household laundry, helped care for our dog, and ran errands for us. We would highly recommend Karen. Mark D Karen was a great caregiver for our 2 boys (5 and 3). She worked for us fro a few months while our regular daily caretaker was unable to work. Karen was always on time and worked around our schedule changes very well. Our boys liked her very much and she even brought over board games to play with them. We enjoyed our experience with Karen very much. Nov 12th, 2016 Adina Karen was great with our girls, 3 and 1. She was looking for something full time and we had a need for only 23.5 hours. She helped us out for a few days until we found another person. She was reliable, always on time or early.

Hello! My name is Bre Kloski. I am currently a college student at McHenry County College and looking forward to transferring once I am finished in order to pursue a bachelors degree in social work. I work at a daycare teacher during the day and have experience with ages 2 through 12. I also have plenty of babysitting experience, especially given the fact that I grew up with three other siblings. If you would like to know more about me, I would be more than happy to send you a copy of my resume. Thank you!

I love being a sitter because I truly enjoy helping families feel supported and giving children a safe, fun, and nurturing environment to grow in. Being part of a child's development and seeing their personality blossom is incredibly rewarding. I also see this as a valuable opportunity to build on my experience as I work toward a long-term career in childcare. I have hands-on experience caring for my two nieces, ages 9 and 2, who I’ve babysat consistently throughout their lives. Living with them has given me a deep understanding of different stages of childhood. In addition, I’ve babysat for other families on multiple occasions, which has helped me become flexible and confident in different family settings. I’m currently in the process of renewing my First Aid and CPR certification to ensure I’m fully prepared for any situation. I'm patient, reliable, and very attentive to the unique needs of each child. Whether it’s helping with homework, engaging in creative play, or managing routines, I strive to be as helpful and supportive as possible for both the kids and their parents. I hope to meet you soon!

I have experience caring for children of all ages—from babies to teenagers. I’m a calm, patient, and reliable person who enjoys spending time with kids, supporting their routines, and making sure they feel safe and cared for. Over the years, I’ve helped with a variety of tasks like meal prep, playtime, homework, bedtime routines, and keeping things organized. I try to adapt to each child’s needs, whether they need more attention, encouragement, or just someone to have fun with. I also have basic knowledge of first aid and try to stay alert and responsible at all times. I know how important communication with parents is, and I always do my best to follow their instructions and keep them informed. Taking care of kids is something I truly enjoy, and I always aim to create a positive and respectful environment where they can feel comfortable and happy.

I have a genuine passion for working with children, backed by both personal and professional experience. As a parent of five, I’m very familiar in the joys and challenges of raising kids, and this has given me a solid foundation in understanding their needs. Professionally, I’ve spent over two years babysitting, caring for a toddler and a baby, and I was also a nanny for two years before that. In addition to my childcare experience, I’m also fluent in Spanish which is my first language. My previous role, which I held for more than two years, allowed me to develop strong multitasking skills and a strong ability to stay attentive to each child’s needs. I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my experience, enthusiasm, and bilingual skills to a new family.

I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I am CPR/first aide qualified. I have plenty of references and experience. I am a non-smoker. I have reliable transportation. I like pets. I have managed a daycare and church nursery plus have had countless nanny jobs. I have had a background check to be able to volunteer in our church children's ministry as an Experience Leader. I love trips to the park and other children's places (library etc.), with your permission. I offer children's activities, crafts and warm meals.Looking forward to meeting you

Great weekend sitter looking to help a family. I am First Aid and CPR certified in infants, children and adults . Along with that I believe in having fun as well as capturing those educational moments with children. I also can do house work and assist with most activities around the house.