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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60660

Meet Sarah

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I have had more than 12 years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have been an activity director for a camp for kids with special needs, a teacher for the state working with adults with DD on independent living skills, and I am a registered behavior technician that works one on one with children on the spectrum. As for nannying I have nannied for 3 years for a family with 2 kids, one with Autism and Epilepsy, I nannied for a family of 3 all under the age of 4, I nannied full time for another family with 3 kids all of which had food allergies. I also have been a chime sitter for 3 years, I have worked with kids from ages 6weeks-15 years of age. I have done around 300 sittings and have a 5-star review. I was a behavior technician working with Read more kids on the autism spectrum for 4 years. Currently I am a full time household manager/Family assistant. Looking for occasional date night sittings

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Availability

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

Ratings & reviews

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Sinan K.

9/24/2021

Victoria R.

9/8/2021

Sarah was great! the girls ( and puppy) loved her and I was super comfortable to enjoy my event with her in charge! Highly recommend!

Sittercity Parent

5/15/2019

Punctual and friendly

Matthew G.

5/12/2019

Sarah was professional, punctual and used good judgment during our date-night sit.

Angela M.

4/10/2019

Sittercity Parent

4/3/2019

Helen M.

4/2/2019

Sarah was wonderful! On time, personable, and the kids responded to her right away. I will definitely be booking her again!

Sittercity Parent

1/27/2019

James M.

1/26/2019

Claire L.

1/24/2019

Sarah is wonderful! She is an incredibly reliable, trustworthy, lovey person. My children love her.

Yvonne L.

12/14/2018

Karen L.

12/9/2018

Catherine B.

11/16/2018

Claire L.

11/13/2018

Sittercity Parent

11/13/2018

Nasar A.

11/7/2018

Michelle C.

11/4/2018

Jennifer D.

11/3/2018

Sittercity Parent

11/1/2018

Thanks, great job and so last minute! We appreciate it and would love to have Sarah over again!

Matthew S.

10/24/2018

Sarah was on time and professional. I would for sure book her again.

Mackenzie A.

10/15/2018

Sarah was fantastic with my two-year-old and our friend's six-month-old. She handle both kids with ease, as well as two moms. We will definitely be asking Sarah back!

Sittercity Parent

10/12/2018

Sittercity Parent

10/11/2018

Sarah was amazing! We had been traveling all day and our daughter took to Sarah immediately (which rarely happens). We were staying in a hotel and Sarah was great in keeping our daughter entertained in such a small space. Thanks again for your great service!

Aline S.

10/7/2018

Jessica R.

10/3/2018

George T.

10/1/2018

Sarah was great. Super nice, great with the kids and really easy going. We'll def ask her to help again if she's available.

Tammy V.

10/1/2018

Neil S.

9/25/2018

Sarah was great! She instantly won over our 1 year old, and was a great communicator in advance. We would definitely hire her again!

Fabrizio C.

9/22/2018

Fantastic

Nasar A.

9/19/2018

Sarah was great with both my 1 year old and 3 year old. My 1 year old has major anxiety when I leave him and he really took to Sarah and seemed to be very comfortable with her. She was great at following schedules and keeping me informed on what was going on. Would definitely use her again.

Talya H.

9/18/2018

Nasar A.

9/17/2018

Talya H.

9/17/2018

Haimanot B.

8/30/2018

Sarah was absolutely great with my son. She is cheerful and did few activities in the neighborhood with him. Very engaging and fun.

Sittercity Parent

8/14/2018

Sarah was great with our kids. They absolutely loved her. We can't wait to have her back.

Sittercity Parent

4/12/2018

Amy Y.

11/25/2017

Best sitter ever! My daughter loves her!

Steven S.

10/14/2017

Jennifer D.

9/30/2017

David L.

9/17/2017

Sarah was great with our kids- would definitely have her back!

Sittercity Parent

9/4/2017

Sarah was great!

Laura K.

9/2/2017

My two kids absolutely adore Sarah and are always delighted to see her. I highly recommend her!

Colleen D.

8/23/2017

Stephanie K.

8/17/2017

Hannah had a great time again. Sarah's such a good sitter!

Sittercity Parent

8/14/2017

Sittercity Parent

8/5/2017

Sarah is wonderful!

Jennifer D.

8/2/2017

Sittercity Parent

7/24/2017

Shannon M.

7/9/2017

Samuel T.

6/17/2017

Lovely sitter - she immediately felt warm and capable to us, and the kids loved her.

Meade M.

6/17/2017

Stephanie K.

6/13/2017

Jessica H.

6/5/2017

Kathleen S.

5/25/2017

Adia B.

5/15/2017

Sittercity Parent

5/13/2017

Sittercity Parent

5/8/2017

Sarah was great! So comfortable with the kids and great at playing games & staying active!

Hillary S.

5/4/2017

Margo A.

4/26/2017

She was very nice and good with Claire! Thank you!

Sittercity Parent

4/23/2017

Sittercity Parent

4/22/2017

Sittercity Parent

4/17/2017

Sarah was great. Very friendly and interested in the kids.

Emily F.

4/13/2017

Sarah is a wonderful sitter, highly responsible, and extremely nice. I can't wait to have the occasion to hire her again.

Jennifer D.

4/3/2017

Jessica C.

4/1/2017

Sarah was great with my kids. My eldest was super excited to have her and keeps talking about her and wants her here again. My youngest was very comfortable from the beginning which sometimes can be hit or miss! She made us as the parents very comfortable as 100% of the time we use family. We will welcome her again! :)

Marianne O.

3/30/2017

Great communication, very nice and friendly. Would highly recommend

Jennifer D.

3/21/2017

Evviva L.

3/20/2017

Sarah B.

3/15/2017

Sittercity Parent

3/13/2017

Sarah was great. She arrived early and got on great with our 2 and 4 year old daughters.

Jennifer D.

3/12/2017

Claire L.

3/8/2017

Hillary S.

3/8/2017

Sarah was very personable, warm, and prompt. She arrived a bit early and connected with the kiddos immediately. I felt very safe leaving my kids with her and when I arrived home my kids were smiling and engaged in some imaginary play. Thanks Sarah! You are the best!

Sittercity Parent

3/6/2017

Erin M.

3/6/2017

Nikolas W.

3/2/2017

Stephanie K.

2/26/2017

Shannon M.

2/24/2017

Lori B.

2/17/2017

Heather V.

2/17/2017

I came home to find the kids happy and engaged in activities.

Elizabeth K.

2/14/2017

Stephanie K.

2/12/2017

"Thank you for the best babysitters! Thank you for the best babysitting, Sarah." -Hannah, age 5.

Sarah R.

2/12/2017

Jeremy H.

2/9/2017

Jennifer D.

2/6/2017

Sittercity Parent

2/4/2017

Jennifer D.

1/22/2017

Caroline G.

1/7/2017

She was professional and even arrived early. All 3 kids (1,4,7) loved her and had a great time.

John M.

12/15/2016

John M.

12/10/2016

Mary G.

12/2/2016

Sarah was wonderful! My 17-month-old is going through a major mommy-itis phase, but he calmed down quickly with her and had a great time. She was awesome!

Cassie S.

11/17/2016

Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$22-$27/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • 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
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Alzheimer's
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Cancer
    • Central Auditory Processing Disorder
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Delayed Speech
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Diabetes
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy
    • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    • Hearing Loss
    • Heart Defects
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Pervasive Development Disorder
    • Premature Newborn
    • Seizures
    • Sensory Integration Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Visual Impairment
    • Administering Medication
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • 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
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Repositioning
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Music/marketing

Graduated Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2008

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • 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
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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