Hi! I'm a DePaul University graduate with 10+ years of experience caring for children from infancy through the teen years as a nanny, babysitter, tutor, and violin teacher. I speak English, Spanish, Farsi, and Arabic, and have been a violinist for over 15 years. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens, including feeding, naps, developmental play, homework help, transportation, and bedtime routines. I'm also experienced caring for children and adults with special needs, including autism and developmental disabilities, and I strive to provide patient, individualized, and compassionate care. Beyond childcare, I have experience as a household manager and personal assistant, helping with meal prep, laundry, organization, errands, scheduling, light housekeeping, and keeping busy households running smoothly. I'm also comfortable caring for pets and can assist with feeding, walking, medications, and daily care. Families describe me as reliable, warm, organized, and proactive. I have my own reliable car, a clean driving record, am fully vaccinated (including COVID booster), and do not smoke. I'm available for occasional, part-time, short-term, overnight, and last-minute bookings. I'd love the opportunity to support your family and provide dependable, engaging, and attentive care for your children and home. ----- Booking Policies My time and budget is planned around the hours booked, so I ask that you honor payment for the entire booking, regardless if you come home early. I'm also generally flexible if you need me to stay later than scheduled as long as that is communicated to me. Cash or Zelle are my preferred payment methods. Tips are always appreciated but never expected. Thank you!

Hi Parents, My name is Donna, and I am an experienced, CPR-certified nanny with a background in Early Child Development. I have extensive experience caring for multiple children from infancy through school age, including managing meal prep and bedtime routines. I love engaging children in hands-on activities like arts, crafts, and imaginary play. I am energetic, flexible, and dedicated to providing nurturing care. Additionally, I am happy to assist with light housekeeping and always ensure spaces are cleaned before I leave. I have excellent reviews from long-term families and look forward to connecting with you. Thank you for your time. Best, Donna R.

Reactivating this profile! I'm at a career transition as an attorney, and I'm looking for temporary and occasional babysitting while taking time for some personal projects. I'm from a tight-knit extended family with about 25 first cousins, so I've been caring for children of various ages since I was old enough to hold a baby, with paid experience outside my family throughout the last 13 years. I spent two years between undergrad and law school working in childcare full-time. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I'm particularly good with pre-verbal toddlers, thanks to my experience growing up with a little brother who had a language delay. I also have experience tutoring, specifically in math. My favorite thing about babysitting is finding things that spark a child's curiosity and helping them learn.

DATE NIGHT sitter available for weekends, please reach out to confirm my availability* 4 hour min bookings preferably. Cancellations less than 24 hours is subject to a 50% charge for loss opportunities. Payment is due at the end of the booking via Zelle or cash. Bookings ending after midnight must be paid before the sitter departs. Late payments made after 9 a.m. the next morning will be subject to late fee of $20 Hello Chicago Parents! My name is Tarsha. I relocated here from NY 4 years ago. I'm delighted to connect with families seeking a caring and experienced childcare provider. With over 10 years of hands-on experience in childcare, I have had the pleasure of working with children ranging from infants to school-age. Throughout my career, I've developed a strong passion for fostering a safe and creative environment where children can thrive. I hold certifications in CPR and First Aid, ensuring that I can provide a secure atmosphere for your little ones. My approach revolves around play-based learning, encouraging children to explore their creativity while developing essential life skills. Thank you for taking the time to read my bio! I would love to hear about your family's needs and how I can support you. I’m also a huge dog lover so I also enjoy working in homes with fur babies :).

I'm 30.I worked as an Au pair for two years, now I'm starting my studies here. plenty of free time . love children and dogs, I speak Spanish and French . ALLERGIC TO CATS!