Alanna B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60647
Meet Alanna
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! My name is Alanna, and I have 15 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and children, including 7 years as an early childhood educator. I have extensive experience caring for infants through school-aged children (birth–10), including families with multiple children. My background includes specialized infant and toddler care such as sleep training, colic support, feeding schedules, developmental milestone guidance, and overnight care. I am highly knowledgeable in child development and am comfortable supporting milestone progression, homework help, and planning age appropriate developmental activities. I also have experience providing care for children with medical and developmental needs. This includes managing feeding tubes, administering medications, and supporting children with conditions such as spina bifida, diabetes, and catheter use. I am First Aid certified and Bloodborne Pathogen certified. Other responsibilities I am comfortable with include drop offs/pick ups, running family errands, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and pet care. I am highly Read more professional, punctual, and dependable. I have a reliable vehicle, a clean record, and a completed background check available on my profile. I am also proficient in Spanish. I hold a B.A. in Developmental Psychology from Loyola University and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with the goal of specializing in pediatrics, and I am passionate about continuing to support children and families while I complete my studies. My current availability includes Mondays and Fridays (all hours), late afternoon and evening hours Tuesday-Thursday, and most Saturdays and Sundays. I am available to stay late into the night and am also very open to overnight care. I am seeking a position with a start date as early as mid June 2026, no later than August 2026, but could be flexible for the right fit. I would love to find a longer term placement if possible. Supporting children’s growth and partnering with families is what I am passionate about and I look forward to bringing my experience and dedication to the right family!
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Enhanced Criminal
Completed 02/19/2026. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
William K.
2/20/2026
Alanna was immediately impressive with her professionalism, calming demeanor and warmth. We were very comfortable trusting her with our daughters. She was always communicative and very reliable. We have since called her for since nights out and it has always worked well.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$30/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Hearing Loss
- Hydrocephaly
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Premature Newborn
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Mobility Assistance
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
Early Childhood Education
Graduated 2023
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Potty Training
- Light Housekeeping
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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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
- Spanish