Kelly S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60612
Meet Kelly
- Comfortable with pets
I love being a sitter because I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and contributing to their growth, creativity, and happiness. Every child is unique, and I find it rewarding to build trust with them and create a safe, engaging environment where they feel supported and valued. It's fulfilling to know that I can provide peace of mind to parents while also making a positive impact in a child’s daily life. I have 20 years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. I've worked as a babysitter for families in my community, volunteered in daycare settings, and even helped with after-school programs or tutoring. My responsibilities have included everything from feeding and diapering to helping with homework, organizing playtime, and maintaining consistent routines. Skills & Training:First Aid/CPR, strong communication, time management and organization,creativity and problem solving, patience and empathy.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 09/24/2026
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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
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Linda K.
6/24/2026
I can't recommend Kelly highly enough as a babysitter. She has a natural gift for connecting with children and truly enjoys spending time with them. It's never just about watching the kids—she gets down on their level, plays with them, encourages their imagination, and makes them feel happy, comfortable, and safe. One of the things I admire most about Kelly is how responsible and attentive she is. Parents can feel confident knowing she is dependable, patient, and always focused on the children's well-being. Whether she's helping with meals, bedtime, homework, or simply keeping little ones entertained, she approaches every responsibility with maturity and genuine care. Most importantly, children love being around Kelly. Her warm personality, positive attitude, and caring nature make her someone they quickly trust and look forward to seeing. Any family would be fortunate to have Kelly caring for their children, and I recommend her without hesitation.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Graduated 2010
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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies