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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 15 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60610

Meet Abigail

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hello! My name is Abigail and I have been teaching for the last five years. I love working with kids and have thoroughly enjoyed my time as an educator, but I am looking to transition out of the classroom. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was in eighth grade and have experience working with all age groups.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and late nights
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a full time position
  • Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
  • Start date is flexible

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Dallas M.

8/4/2025

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Abigail Grimes as our nanny. From day one, she has brought warmth, professionalism, and an amazing ability to connect with our child. Her background as a teacher shines through in everything she does—she doesn't just care for our child, she actively teaches and nurtures them with creativity and patience. Abigail has outstanding social skills and a natural gift for working with children. She creates a fun, engaging environment while also setting thoughtful boundaries and encouraging learning. It’s been such a joy watching our child grow and thrive under her care. I can’t recommend Abigail highly enough. Any family would be lucky to have her.

Maggie W.

8/4/2025

We’ve been so lucky to have Abby as our babysitter for our 4-year-old daughter, and I can’t recommend her highly enough! She is kind, patient, and so thoughtful with how she interacts with kids. From the very beginning, she made our daughter feel comfortable, and now she absolutely lights up every time Abby comes over. Abby is incredibly engaging — whether they’re doing crafts, playing games, reading books, or just being silly together, I always know my daughter is in great hands. She creates a fun, safe, and nurturing environment, and she’s been great about sticking to our routines and respecting our parenting style. She’s also dependable, communicative, and easy to work with, which makes everything even better. As a parent, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is not only cared for, but genuinely enjoying the time spent with their sitter. We’re so grateful to have found Abby. She’s truly a gem!

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$30-$40/hr for the first child, $10 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months)

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

Education

Education

Graduated Albion College 2020

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework

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