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Donna
Booked by 15 repeat families
46 reviews
Skokie
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 38 families in Lincolnwood, IL

Hi parents! My name is Donna. I am looking for full time and date night jobs. I have a lot of experience, taking care of newborns to school age children. I love to do hands-on activities with them. Imaginary play, and arts and crafts. I’m a honest, loving, caring, nurturing, energetic, flexible and a fun person. I truly love being a nanny. I have Early Child Development that I took. I am CPR certified. I can help out with light house duties. I have a lot of experience with meal prep and bed time routines. I always clean up before I go home. I have taken care of multiple children in the past and I still watch them from time to time. I have steller reviews. I can't wait to hear from all the parents. 😊 Thank you for your time!

Donna is a joy to have as a nanny! She is incredibly reliable, punctual, and communicative. She is so attentive, friendly, fun, and kind in all her interactions with both me and my child. She genuinely cares for people and is a true baby whisperer. She is very knowledgeable about developmental milestones and is a skilled teacher in supporting a child’s development. She is collaborative, both taking initiative on tasks that need to be done while taking direction well. She is a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny or a sitter!

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Caroline
Booked by 23 repeat families
32 reviews
Chicago
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 47 families in Lincolnwood, IL

Hello! My name is Caroline and I'm a nonprofit professional for a healthcare association and graduate of DePaul University. I have over 14 years of childcare experience, working with children as young as 2 months, and as old as 12 years. I've worked as an after-school nanny, date night sitter, full-time nanny, overnight sitter, and as an Au Pair(nanny abroad). As an Au Pair, I lived with a family of three in Madrid. In addition to caring for their child, I provided English language instruction. I love to be engaging with crafts, reading, and playing outside. In addition to looking after your children, I'm happy to do light house work (laundry, dishes, vacuuming, etc.) and healthy meal prep. As an animal lover, pets are not a problem for me. I am also fluent in Polish and have an advanced proficiency of Spanish. A few of my interests include yoga, going to concerts, and exploring the city. If you're looking for a friendly, respectful, crafty and experienced babysitter, then I'd be a great match for your family. I am fully vaccinated. Please notify me of cancellations within 24 hours, thanks!

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Janet
Booked by 40 repeat families
59 reviews
Chicago
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 72 families in Lincolnwood, IL

My name is Janet. I am 33 years old. I work in a Head Start Program as an Associate Director of Family and Community Engagement. I am bilingual (Spanish speaking) and have a bachelors degree in Social Work. I have experience working with children of all ages. I consider myself a very responsible, fun and caring person. I have an 8 year old nephew and 5 year old niece whom I adore so much and are another reason why I enjoy caring for children. I have a car and am flexible with end time if needed. My schedule is very flexible if you are looking at a specific date please message me. I don’t have many updated reviews on this app since I have my regular families I book with but I can provide references if needed :) Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Janet

Janet was great—very thoughtful and reliable. I really appreciated the updates. I’d happily book again.

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Ryan
Booked by 73 repeat families
91 reviews
Chicago
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 137 families in Lincolnwood, IL

Hello my name's Ryan. I have taken Early Childhood Development Courses. I love children/pets & I am the oldest of my siblings. I have experience with multiple infants as well as children/preteens. I am in leadership over Sunday School & Bible Study for children 12 years old & younger. I volunteer for a youth after school program. I enjoy dancing, baking, arts & crafts. I have worked in the past as classroom facilitator for kindergarteners & first graders. I have previously nannied full time for 5 years. I am creative patient & passionate individual eager to meet your children being apart of them blossoming. Thank you for your time.

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Chris
Booked by 27 repeat families
44 reviews
Chicago
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 68 families in Lincolnwood, IL

I am the oldest of six children and was more of a parent than a sister to all of them. The two youngest kids are 15 and 13 years younger than I am. I love children and have always enjoyed being around them. I am a trained Chef and can cook or help prepare meals if needed. I am also a Chef Instructor and Assistant Food Stylist. At this time I am interested in occasional babysitting to supplement my freelance income. Being able to hang out with kids would be a fun and fulfilling way to do that.

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What does a babysitter do?

Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Lincolnwood?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

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

Yes. Families in Lincolnwood 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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