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Available for Last-Minute & Backup Care Hi Parents, Thank you for taking a moment to learn about me! I'm Agatha, and I bring 11 years of childcare experience with children ranging from newborns to teens. I specialize in providing reliable, last-minute, and occasional care for date nights, backup coverage, and one-off sits. Skills & Certifications • CPR and First Aid certified • Early Childhood Development training • Montessori Method approach • Strong swimmer and licensed driver • Comfortable caring for sick children • Flexible, punctual, and trustworthy Experience • 11 years in professional childcare, including daycare, preschool, and live-in nanny roles • Tutoring/homeschooling support for pre-K and 1st-grade students • Extensive experience adapting quickly to new families and routines - ideal for occasional or short-notice care Why Families Choose Me I know that inviting someone new into your home for even one evening takes trust. I focus on making that transition smooth - for both your children and you. I arrive prepared, follow your routines closely, and keep you updated so you can enjoy your night knowing your kids are in caring, capable hands. Need a sitter tonight or want a trusted backup on standby? I specialize in one-time bookings (date nights, emergency coverage, and occasional care) and can adapt quickly to your household's routine with little notice. Looking forward to hearing from you, Agatha Higgins
“Agatha did a great job with our 2 month old. She asked great questions about his routine and care, and executed it perfectly. Our son took an instant liking to her and we are looking forward to having Agatha babysit him again soon.”
Looking for date night families and part time summer jobs. . I have decades of experience working with children of all ages and am a certified teacher. I am known as dependable, fun, and caring. I am great at telling stories, reading books, doing crafts, trips to the park, and singing children's songs. I am a mom of two sons as well as a certified teacher and tutor.
“Edith was wonderful! From the moment she arrived, she made my daughter laugh and feel comfortable. She brought such a warm, positive energy and connected with her right away. Edith also made sure bedtime went smoothly and got her to sleep right on time. I really appreciated her calm and caring presence.”
Hi, my name is Margarita, and I’m 29 years old. I’ve been babysitting for 13 years. Growing up in a large family as the third of seven children, I naturally developed a passion for helping care for my younger siblings. Over the years, I’ve gained experience babysitting both for my own family and for others. I’ve also worked in a kids' room at a gym, (happened for about 4 years) supervising children of all ages—sometimes up to 10 at once! I truly enjoy working with kids and love watching them grow and knowing I’ve contributed positively to their development. In addition to my childcare experience, I’m a proud mom to two little ones: a 5-year-old son named Ace and a 4-year-old daughter named Alaia. Also currently fostering a 1 year old baby girl who we are hoping to adopt soon! I also have 10 years of experience in housekeeping. For the past 4 years, I’ve been working full-time in the human resources department of a nonprofit organization, handling payroll.
Hi! I’m Yasmine - I’ve been a sitter for 5+ years. I am CPR certified, first aid trained and fully vaxxed. I am also bilingual in Spanish. I am looking for flexible part time work, date night/weekend opportunities and also tutor. Looking forward to meeting you!
“I have not used my Urbansitter account in years and I reactivated to post a last minute job that Yasmine responded to. She accepted a phone interview and was even able to quickly provide a reference for me within 24 hrs. We met her in person a few days later and she stayed with my kids (6 and 9), for about 8 hours. She punctual and immediately stepped in to help get their dinner ready while I got dressed to go to my event. I hung out for a bit but I could tell the kids seemed comfortable so I felt good about leaving them in Yasmine's care. I could tell she has experience with young kids. Very warm and and really takes the time to get to know them. They told me she can definitely babysit them again!”
Hi there, my name is Courtney and I am currently 34 years old. I have my Master’s of Public Health and Bachelors in Communication. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for children of all ages, and have even worked in a pre-school. I believe in having a fun, educational time with the children I babysit while following all of the parent's rules. I am also an animal lover, so if you have any pets I would be happy to tend to them while watching your children! I look forward to getting to know you, and your kids!
“Courtney was great. Very attentive and a positive demeanor”

As of October 2026
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878 sitters background checked in Melrose Park, IL
4.9 average star rating from total of 4,945 reviews in Melrose Park, IL

"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

"UrbanSitter has supported my needs for reliable and joyful sitters. Whether it be for work, recreation or last-minute emergencies, we've made wonderful relationships with local sitters who have become a part of our family!"
Natalie O., mom of five

"UrbanSitter is my go-to for quality sitters! I can book weeks ahead of time or easily find a same-day sitter when in a bind. I even hired a part-time nanny during a daycare transition. Customer service is helpful and babysitters respond in a timely manner."
Laura F., mom of two

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