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Hello wonderful families, I'm a mother to 6 adult children and 8 grandchildren which means I'm around children everyday it keeps me on my toes. I'm a Chicago native. I worked as a lead infant /toddler teacher for Bright horizons and also as a full-time nanny and I also currently provide part time Babysitter services for so many great families throughout Chicago land. On Saturday's mornings I cared for a group of 20 children at a Jewish Synagogue and Saturdays at a Christian church while their parents attend services. I have worked with children for 25 plus years, Infants to School age I truly believe in teaching young children through -play. I have experience working with special needs children as well. I receive my education from Harold Washington College and Malcolm X College and studied in Early child development including infant toddler care and have countless hours of ongoing extensive training in infant care. I love working with children and being a part of their lives and introducing them to new and fun experiences, I love reading to them and encouraging them to use their imaginations. I enjoy been outdoors enjoying nature and its sounds. I am CPR and First aid certified in Infant, child, and adult and also have been vaccinated for all necessary vaccinations that are required to work with children Including the Covid-19 vaccination. When I have free time, I like to visit museums and take long walks and take pictures, I enjoy arts and crafts activities and being worth family. I enjoy providing a service for busy families who just needs a extra pair of hands around. I am currently looking for guaranteed hours full-time/- part-trimean evenings and weekend position and I'm available early mornings and on all holidays if needed, and open to working overnights if there's a need. Please feel free to contact me.
Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 13 years. I have worked at two daycares as an infant and toddler teacher. I also worked for two baseball seasons for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs. I’ve nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I’m a certified Nurse Assistant and CPR certified. I have my own car so transportation isn't a problem. I’m available for part-time, last minute backup care and occasional sitting. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you have. Hope to hear from you!
“Krystyna was absolutely wonderful with our 9-month-old daughter, Anna! From the moment she arrived, she was professional, kind, and put us at ease. Anna took to her right away, and as we were leaving, we could already hear squeals of joy, always a great sign! It was clear that Krystyna knows how to engage with little ones, and we felt completely comfortable knowing Anna was in great hands. We’ll definitely be asking her to come back and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic babysitter.”
Hello! My name is Sarah. I graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education with Type 04 certification. I student taught preschool and first grade. During my time at Columbia College I observed classrooms including infants, toddlers, 2 year olds, preschool, kindergarden, first grade, second grade and third grade. I was a Lead Teacher in a 2 year old classroom while working in a daycare after college. I have 15 years of experience with babysitting. My experience in those 15 years primarily include infants-5 years old. I have flexibility with my evening hours. I have a precise work ethic and I love making sure your children are always in a safe environment with me! Bachelors with a Teaching Cerificate in Early Childhood Education 15+ years of babysitting Strong work ethic, caring personality, able to work with multiple personalities References available
Hi! My name is Rita and I am a dedicated and highly experienced nanny with over 22 years of hands on childcare experience. Caring for children has truly become a lifelong passion of mine. I am a proud mom of two daughters, 20 and 21 so I understand the importance of creating a safe, loving and structured environment where children can grow and thrive. Over the past 13 years, I have worked with families long term, typically staying for 3+ years which has allowed me to build trusting relationships with both children and parents. My background includes everything from infant care to supporting school aged children with routines, activities and emotional development. I also love incorporating learning into everyday activities and have experience teaching Spanish to children in a fun and engaging way. I especially enjoy planning arts and crafts and other child enrichment activities that encourage creativity and development. I’m known for being reliable, patient, and attentive, and I truly enjoy creating engaging, nurturing experiences for the kids I care for. I treat every child like family. I would love the opportunity to support your family! I have references available upon request!
“Rita is very friendly and good with kids. My 3.5 year old loved spending time with her. 10/10 wholeheartedly recommend!”
My name is Laurelai and I am a former speech-language pathologist with experience working clinically with ages 3-14 and experience babysitting all ages. I now work full-time in medical education/administration, and am looking for one-time or as-needed babysitting opportunities. I grew up with three much younger siblings so I have been around children my whole life! I have worked as a child caretaker in a church, a toddler room supervisor, a nanny, and I have been babysitting for many years. I am CPR/First Aid certified for all ages (infant-adult). I have intermediate sign language experience. I have worked with multiples (twins and triplets) and children with special needs including cerebral palsy and oppositional/defiant disorder. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. In college I minored in vocal performance because I love to sing! I also played violin for 10+ years. I love to play games, read books, visit parks, sing songs and have fun! I provide services throughout the city of Chicago. **At this time I am not available for school pick-ups/drop-offs or recurring positions. I am flexible on nights and weekends. Feel free to reach out about last-minute or one-time needs!** Up-to-date on all vaccinations including COVID-19 & annual flu shot. CPR/First Aid certified for infant-adult Current certification expires Oct 2026
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
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4.9 average star rating from total of 4,884 reviews in Oak Park, IL
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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