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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60622

Meet Carolyn

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hi! I'm Carolyn, and I’m passionate about providing dependable, caring, and developmentally supportive childcare. I graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, where my studies included Child Psychology and adolescent behavioral development. I believe my background has given me a strong understanding of children's emotional, cognitive, and social needs, which I do my best to bring into every childcare role! My childcare experience began in high school with my first babysitting job caring for a family friend's 2-year-old. She was extremely energetic and curious, which helped me quickly learn how to entertain tiny minds with fun & engaging activities! Since then, my experience has grown to include a wide variety of ages, needs, and settings. During college, I worked for several years for a family with two girls, ages 8 & 12. Both had very different & unique needs. I helped with homework, transportation, meal Read more prep, day-to-day routines and sometimes by just lending a supportive ear. I also worked at a licensed home daycare during this time, where I helped supervise children ranging in age from infancy to 4-years old. My responsibilities included outdoor playtime/supervision, circle time for learning and development, creative activities, toilet training, meal prep, and everything in between! I gained valuable insight into early childhood development throughout this role, and most importantly - how to juggle the needs of multiple kiddos at once. After graduation, I worked full-time as a nanny for a family with three young children—ages 3, 1, and a newborn. I planned age-appropriate activities, prepared meals, and learned firsthand how often toddlers find their way into danger no matter the safeguards. Aside from long-term roles, I’ve also supported families with one-time care for date nights, weekends, etc. I pride myself on being reliable, warm, and adaptable. I truly enjoy helping children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow in their environments! When I’m not working, I enjoy staying active and giving back when I can. I’m an avid reader (typically sci-fi, fantasy, mystery/thriller!), a dedicated tennis player, and occasional volunteer for local aid groups and clean-up clubs around the city. I would love the opportunity to support your family and be a positive part of your child’s day!

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Availability

  • Generally available afternoons, evenings and late nights
  • After school care availability

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Maxwell Z.

7/26/2025

We had the pleasure of having Carolyn babysit for our 11 month old. Carolyn is very easy to work with. She had great communication responding promptly leading up to the night as well as flexibility. Carolyn is very warm and genuine and we knew our daughter would be safe and very well cared for. She handled everything well such as feedings, bottles and bet time. She was also very wonderful with our small dog that typically dislikes strangers. We greatly appreciate Carolyn and can’t wait to have her back.

Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$22-$28/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months)

  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Down Syndrome
    • Learning Disabilities

Education

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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