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Sandra 1 review
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Wauconda, IL

Hi :) My name is Sandra. I am starting medical school next fall and am looking for opportunities to babysit in the meantime!

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Rida
Booked by 68 repeat families
95 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 125 families in Wauconda, IL

My name is Rida, nice to meet you 😊 Families would describe me as trustworthy, communicative, flexible, and kind. I’m am CPR certified, a non smoker, and have over 9 years of experience. I’m 28 years old and a Chicago native! I grew up in Rogers park and now live in the North suburbs! I currently work full time downtown on a hybrid schedule. I have availability on weekends (morning and/or night). I do have my own car and work with families across the city and select suburbs! I graduated from Depaul University in 2020 in political science. I also have an Illinois Teacher’s substitute license. I have been on Urbansitter since 2017 as I started off doing date nights while in undergrad. I had multiple part time families before COVID, as well as some families during that eventually moved out of Chicago. I have families where i have done overnights for while parents are away, as well as pet/house sitting. I have experience with hotel sitting for weddings or while parents may be from out of town! I am comfortable working with 4-5 kiddos at a time- as I have experience working with different ages at once! On the day of the booking, I will make sure to update you on the kid(s) to ensure that they are in good hands :) I come from a big family that are all located in the Chicagoland area. My mom is a teacher in the city so, I get many of my great skills from her! I also help raised my little sister, who is now 18 years old :) Looking forward to meeting you! I am always open to a quick phone call or a working session to get to know your family and to see if it’s a good fit!

Very nurturing and we were so comfortable to have her look after our newborn.

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Sandra
Booked by 3 repeat families
7 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Wauconda, IL

Master in psychology and education for kindergarten and elementary school Experience with small kids - IQ Ive been an au pair for 2 years Easygoing, friendly, with a lot of ideas how to provide entertainment for kids Active, healthy lifestyle Love children in all ages :)

Sandra was wonderful!

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Rhea
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Wauconda, IL

I am a single mom of two (ages 10 and 8). I work as occupational therapist and have knowledge of child development as a mother but also in my profession. I am looking for some additional work when the kids are with their father. I live in the north side of Chicago and able to drive , preferably close to home.

Rhea is our favorite babysitter! She is so good with kids and has alot of experience since she has kids of her own. We’re so thankful that we found Rhea. My kid likes her a lot and has been asking when Rhea will come over again.

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Clarissa
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Wauconda, IL

Hi families! My name is Clarissa and I'm an experienced kindergarten & preschool teacher in the western suburbs. I'm patient, reliable, and nurturing and dedicated to creating fun, safe environments for kids. I'm also bilingual and have a dog named Meatball. I am offering child care, senior care, and household services.

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"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

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"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

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"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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How do I find an emergency babysitter in Wauconda?

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How much does an emergency babysitter cost in Wauconda?

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Can I find a babysitter in Wauconda for today or tonight?

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What's the best way to find a babysitter in Wauconda on short notice?

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