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Jenny
Booked by 16 repeat families
29 reviews
Chicago
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in Des Plaines, IL

Hi my name is Jenny, I’m from Colombia . I started taking care of children since I was 15 years old . I used to take care of my youngest brother since he was born, as well as my cousins and children for my Neighborhood. I’m very happy, fun and lovely person .I have experienced with infants , toddlers and children . I like to cook, do crafts, dance, paint, outdoor activities and read. I like to have fun with kids as well as keeping an eye on them every moment. Please feel free to contact me. :)

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Monica
Booked by 1 repeat family
5 reviews
Wheeling
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Des Plaines, IL

I am a sweet and reliable baby sitter with Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Currently studying at Wright College. Also, I am bilingual (Spanish and English ) I have experience with children as a volunteer at a church daycare in Mexico as teen. I also have 2 younger siblings now 11 and 15 who I helped take care of as babies. Additionally, I have worked for 3 families in Chicago. I am willing to do small chores around the house as well.

Monica was kind, responsible, prompt and capable. She was great with our baby and our dog, and was comfortable with the direction I gave her. She helped my 16.5 month old, get more comfortable with using a spoon, and he seemed more talkative following her stay. She was great at active play with my son, and even took him to the park. Will definitely be using her again.

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Liana Evanston
$20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I am a current MBA student at Northwestern Kellogg looking to make some extra money while in school. I'm originally from California and, prior to Kellogg, was working as a clinical researcher at Stanford for over 8 years running clinical trials for Type 1 diabetes technology. My working role involves working with children of all ages (as young as 3 and up) in a healthcare setting, requiring 24/7 oversight for safety. Much of the research I do involve multi-day studies to oversee how new medical devices perform; I’m essentially serving as a babysitter and creating/overseeing activities to do (it’s hard to explain, but I’m more than happy to do so if you’d like more details about what this means!). I have my BS in human development from UC Davis. Aside from my current role, I have multiple years of experience working with children during college in classroom settings, through various baby sitting gigs, and even teaching piano. I love puzzles, baking, playing with my pup (and generally all dogs), and being outside and active as much as possible! I most recently spent a quarter abroad in Australia and was fortunate enough to complete a few multi day backpacking trips around Australia and New Zealand I love being creative and am happy to do arts and crafts and supervised baking projects with your child! I have been CPR/First Aid trained and certified multiple times in the past (including toddler/infant) for my job, though that has since expired. That said, I am confident in my abilities to address emergency situations from my past trainings.

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Adriana
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
Chicago
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Des Plaines, IL

I enjoy working with kids, not only taking good care of them but also expending quality time with time. I like to include activities and games that not only entertain the little ones but also help with their cognitive and motor stimulation. I have experience with toddlers and also can take care of younger babies. I can provide help with house duties.

Adriana was absolutely fantastic! The kids loved her!

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Logan
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
Evanston
$21 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Des Plaines, IL

I just graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA, and I'm currently studying for the LSAT. I grew up in Denver, CO, and I tutored and babysat for 8 years. I love playing sports and doing crafts, and my schedule is rather flexible!

Logan is kind, gentle, organized and clean. Would highly recommend her to a friend.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Des Plaines?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Des Plaines?

Yes. Families in Des Plaines use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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