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paula
Booked by 8 repeat families
15 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Harwood Heights, IL

Hi there! I'm Paula, a 29-year-old with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. From looking after my own younger brother to working in a kindergarten back home, my love for children has always been a driving force in my life. I used to be an Au Pair for a lovely family, taking care of 3 kids during 4 years. And currently, I'm happily taking care to two wonderful boys aged 3 and 1. I've been with them since they were 3 months old and newborn respectively, ensuring their well-being and happiness every step of the way. Being around children brings me joy, and I believe that there's always something new to learn from them. I approach childcare with love and dedication, making sure that your little ones are safe and happy under my care -CPR and First Aid certified - Responsible, punctual - Multitasking - Comfortable with pets - Spanish speaker - Usually work without supervision - Experience with food allergies - Own transportation

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Emma
Booked by 9 repeat families
11 reviews
$15 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 13 families in Harwood Heights, IL

Hi! I am experienced in long term and occasional sitter jobs and am willing to be flexible with necessary tasks. I am happy to help out with late nights or overnights as well with over 500 hours of experience in overnight care. I feel most comfortable being with children but can also can help out with homework, playtime, meals, light housework, and piano practice if applicable. Pets are perfectly fine, and I have over 100 hours of animal shelter expertise. I am currently a pre-medical student at Loyola studying Biology and am looking to pick up a few shifts throughout my semester. Proof of vaccination can be shown as well as my student ID from Loyola.

Emma was so professional, well-prepared, and absolutely wonderful with my twin girls! She kept them entertained and happy all day long, and I couldn’t recommend her more.

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Sandra
Booked by 3 repeat families
7 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Harwood Heights, IL

Master in psychology and education for kindergarten and elementary school Experience with small kids - IQ Ive been an au pair for 2 years Easygoing, friendly, with a lot of ideas how to provide entertainment for kids Active, healthy lifestyle Love children in all ages :)

Sandra was wonderful!

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Jennifer
Booked by 6 repeat families
7 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Harwood Heights, IL

Important notice: I will not be available until July 2nd, 2026. I will be finishing teaching abroad before then. Hello. My name is Jenn, and I am a former K-3rd grade Art teacher and currently an English teacher in Spain. I will be back in Chicago soon and would love to continue connecting with families. I have worked with children of various ages and love keeping them active and engaged in fun activities. I speak both English and Spanish and have experience teaching Spanish as well. I have two cats, so I don't mind taking care of pets as well. I am a very outgoing person with a bubbly personality. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Alexa
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$18 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Harwood Heights, IL

Hi there! My name is Alexa and I am based in North Center! I have about 15 years of experience working with kids and hope to get back into working with local families and babysitting again. I used to work with kids all the time but slowed down when I had a full-time job. I still have a full-time job however my schedule allows me afternoons free and I thought I would see if I can fill any afterschool/date night babysitting needs!  I have worked with kids of all ages (newborn to preteens who just need overseeing to make sure the house doesn't burn down!) and was also a camp counselor for many summers in highschool and college. During college, I worked at Lakeshore Sport and Fitness as a daycare staff member and also ran their preschool transitions program as their lead team member. I ended up becoming a regular sitter for many families from Lakeshore (hence the lack of Urban Sitter activity!) I am open to regular date night sitting, after school sitting, overnights, weekend afternoons etc. I have worked with all age ranges and am comfortable with any and all. I drive but do not have my own car.  In addition to sitting I am happy to help with light house work, and also any family events (kids birthdays set up, craft plans, coordinating, etc!)  Please feel free to send me a message, and I am happy to provide references!  Thank you!

Alexa was punctual, quick to respond to messages or questions, and had a positive attitude. Alexa followed my instructions and seemed to enjoy playing with my 5mo son.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Harwood Heights?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Harwood Heights?

Yes. Families in Harwood Heights 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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