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Hello! My name is Rashida, and I have a deep passion for working with children. Over the past five years, I've gained extensive experience caring for kids in various settings. I've had the pleasure of working in daycare, infant preschool, and elementary schools, specifically with children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Throughout my career, I've developed a strong understanding of child development and have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages. I believe in the importance of fostering both educational growth and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported. My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and consistency. I love incorporating fun, educational activities into our daily routines, whether it's through interactive games, arts and crafts, or outdoor play. I also prioritize open communication with parents to ensure that we are working together to meet the unique needs of each child. I'm dedicated to providing reliable and compassionate care, and I look forward to the opportunity to support your family and contribute to your child's growth and happiness. Thank you for considering me as your nanny! Best regards, Rashida
Hi! My name is Amanda and I am looking for fun, sweet, loving families to babysit on the weekends! I am currently a full time nanny but looking to pick up extra hours on the weekend :) I have my degree in early childhood education as well as many years providing care for children ages 2 months to 12 years! My passion is and will always be caring for children and I cannot wait to have my own children to love on some day! I can’t wait to connect and to tell you more about me as well as learn about you and your family!!
“Amanda did an amazing job. She was in charge of our little one at our wedding. She made sure our daughter was fed, clean and having a great time. Our daughter was able to keep her routine on this day all because of Amanda. Our daughter had an instant connection with her and it really showed. I could not have booked a better nanny for our special day. All night everyone kept coming up to me letting me know how great Amanda was. We cannot thank her enough for her patience and professionalism.”
Each child is a unique gift, and as a doula and aspiring youth pastor, I feel called to support them in their growth and development. I'm looking for babysitting and nannying opportunities where I can provide nurturing, reliable care while creating a safe space for children to learn, play, and thrive. I have experience working with children ages 2 months to 12 years old and love engaging kids through creative activities, homework help, outdoor play, and more. I'm available for both regular care and occasional sitting and bring patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to supporting both children and their families.
Hello!! My name is Iyonna, I am a 19 year old college student home for the summer! I play volleyball in college and have my own lash business that’s going on to 4 years! I am very good with children, I have a very good fun personality and have good patience! I always babysit friends babies/kids and my family babies/kids. I also took very good care of my grandma when she had cancer! They have always trusted me to take care of their children which contains feeding, cleaning and putting the kids to sleep! I look forward to taking good care of your kids with love and support!
Only able to work with families who are potentially open to me bringing my daughter, who was born on March 20, 2026, with me. Hello Families! My name is Kasia and I am a fun, loving, caring, responsible, and reliable professional educator. While working with children I like to create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment in which the children are able to express themselves freely. I allow them to choose activities and build on their interests in order to challenge them; while also keeping activities age and developmentally appropriate. I strive to support the development of each individual child, and build a partnership with parents to support their wants, needs, and values. I look forward to meeting your family and creating a long lasting relationship with your children! EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Reading Education - Concordia University, River Forest IL, 2024 Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education with ESL/Bilingual Endorsement - Dominican University, River Forest IL, 2019 I have certificates in Infant/Toddler Care as well as Early Childhood Education. I have taken both Infant/Child CPR classes as well as a First Aid Certification Class, and feel very confident performing CPR if needed. I have also been trained in SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and SBS (Shaken Baby Syndrome) among many other child-care related trainings. EXPERIENCE: Currently expecting our little one in March 2026. I have taught kindergarten for 7 years and preschool for 1. I have worked in an early childhood education center (NAYCE accredited) as a support teacher for all ages, as well as a primary teacher in the 2 year old classroom. I have experience with allergies and epic-pens, as I have had multiple children with different common allergies. Infants (under 1 year old): I have experience with feeding breastmilk and formula bottles, introducing and feeding solids, changing cloth and disposable diapers, developing milestone skills such as: sitting up, crawling, walking, sleep training, developing fine and gross motor skills, stranger anxiety, sign language, etc. Toddlers (1-3 years old): Potty training, stranger anxiety, broadening their diets, communication skills, enhancing fine and gross motor skills, encouraging independence, teaching self help skills, etc. School age (4+ years old): Encouraging independence, tutoring in all subjects, teaching self-help skills, planing and implementing lessons focused on common core standards for grades k-6, etc.
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"Recommendations from friends are a must when it comes to a sitter for my kids. UrbanSitter has expanded our network of babysitters, and it has given us peace of mind."
Matt K., dad of two

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Natalie O., mom of five

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Laura F., mom of two

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