Find experienced child care providers in Hawthorn Woods, IL

Hello, my name is Kay and I have been in the medical field for over 30+ years as a Certified Nurse Assistant. I now work for wonderful families by caring for their young ones. I love integrating my health care background with nannying to provide a safe environment so your young ones can grow. I am very dependable, easy to get along with, and most importantly very empathetic for life and people. I am vaccinated for Covid-19, flu, and TDAP. I have experience caring for every age range from newborns for first time parents, toddlers, and teenagers. I have experience caring for children with special needs, diabetics, and other medical conditions. I am also comfortable with pets. If you feel like I would be a great fit for your family, please read my reviews and contact me at (567) 259-9381 via text. Please make sure to include your name and details of your needs. Best, Kay

  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!

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.

Ready to experience the best babysitter that your kids will be disappointed you came home? Hello, I am interested in becoming a babysitter for you! My name is Tenia. I have been working with children and adolescents my entire life, and have been working on Sittercity for a few years now, and have been working with the same families for 2-3 years as well. Working with children is my passion, whether it is therapeutic or fun! I don’t have any children of my own so looking over other families' children fills my baby/kid fever! I treat all children as if they were my own and I love watching them grow each day! You will not have to worry about leaving your children in my care! I strive to make sure both you as the parent and your children are comfortable so you can have peace while you are away from your kiddos! I am currently CPR-certified and will provide documentation if needed. I can drive children to activities, watch children at your home, watch children at my home, help with homework, prepare meals, and teach healthy skills. I have been babysitting for many years and these rates are based on my experience and quality of work! However, I am open to discussing prices! I am easygoing and welcome communication of any sorts! I believe all parents should be able to have access to babysitting care. I look forward to working with you and your kiddos! If you are happy with my services, please leave a review! :) If you are not happy, let’s talk! I am very open to feedback and criticism! I have a family that you can contact as a reference if needed! :)

Hi my name is Kimilee, I am 29 years old. I live in Des Plaines and have two kids of my own who are 12 and 3. I have been working in the healthcare field for over 10 years and have been a babysitter for 3 years. I am a certified nurse assistant and have also been certified in CPR. I love doing my job, it means a lot to me because I find helping people rewarding. As a child,being a caregiver or helping others have always been something that I've always done. I am a passionate, loving, kind and responsible person and a mother. My clients are like family to me because i would treat them like i treat my own.

I’m a responsible and caring caregiver with CPR/First Aid certification, a reliable car, and a strong educational background— I recently graduated from UIC. I value creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children can feel comfortable and confident. I’m patient, and attentive, and I take safety very seriously while also making sure kids feel seen and cared for. I’m happy to help with routines, school support, and keeping children engaged in a positive way. I can also provide references if requested

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.

Hi! My name is Ashley. I saw your post for babysitters. I'm 27 and grew up in the Northshore. I've been working with children since I was 14, babysitting for families in my neighborhood. Over the years, I've gained extensive experience with children ranging in age from 3 months to 15 years old. I've worked as a nanny, a swim instructor at Lifetime, and an ABA therapist supporting children and young adults with autism. These roles have taught me how to adapt to a variety of needs and personalities while staying patient, attentive, and nurturing. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I pride myself on being trustworthy, responsible, reliable, and creative. I truly care about each child's well-being and development, and I aim to support families in any way I can. Looking for part-time or babysitting job for mornings, as well as weekend sitter if needed!

My name is Kayla, and I’m a dedicated childcare provider with over eight years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Being a sitter is truly meaningful to me—I love creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where kids feel understood, confident, and free to be themselves. My childcare experience is varied and hands-on. I’ve worked as a swim instructor, coached children with disabilities, volunteered in after-school programs, and served as a paraprofessional at an autism school. These roles have helped me build strong skills in behavior support, sensory-aware caregiving, and individualized attention. I’m especially experienced with neurodiverse children and pride myself on adapting to each child’s unique needs, communication style, and comfort level. Safety is extremely important to me. I am CPR certified, First Aid certified, seizure-response certified, and a Mandated Reporter. These qualifications allow me to handle emergencies calmly and confidently while giving families peace of mind. I love planning activities that keep kids engaged and happy—whether that’s creative crafts, sensory play, outdoor time, games, reading, or structured routines. I’m skilled at recognizing when a child needs movement, quiet time, encouragement, or space. My goal is always to support their emotional well-being just as much as their physical safety. I value open communication with parents and work hard to build trusting, collaborative relationships. Every family has unique needs and routines, and I’m committed to respecting and supporting the environment you’ve created in your home. Above all, I truly love what I do. Helping children learn, grow, and feel safe brings me so much joy. I’d be honored to support your family and provide reliable, compassionate care tailored to your child’s needs.