Find an emergency babysitter in Downers Grove, IL

Current college student at UIC studying sociology looking for some extra cash to help out with school and living arrangements in the city. Been babysitting children since a child and I'm very excited to meet your family.

Hi. My name is Faith. I just moved here in Illinois four months ago. So far, I’m loving the people and the community here! And I am happy to work with families with kids or cats 😊

I was a bilingual / ESL teacher for 10 years and have plenty of experience working with children from ages 5 and older. I love the spontaneity and unpredictability of working with kids. I have a dog of my own and plenty of experience with animals, as I also have been a volunteer at PAWS no kill animal shelter.

Hi! I’m Breanna. I currently work in childcare and have over 3 years of experience caring for children from infancy through school age. I genuinely enjoy helping children learn, play, and feel safe while their parents are away. I’m patient, reliable, and comfortable with everything from meals and bedtime routines to crafts, outdoor play, and keeping kids engaged throughout the day. My goal is always to create a fun, caring, and dependable environment where children feel happy and parents have peace of mind.

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.