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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
Hello! I’m an outgoing childcare expert who taught global policy to middle school and high school students for six years. In this role, I received ongoing training in childhood education and development. Currently I am working on writing and publishing a memoir. I’m a graduate of Northwestern University, where I majored in Economics and Political Science, and last year I completed my masters in Political Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. I come from a large family, and I enjoy working with children. My childcare experience includes infants through high school age. I have also tutored extensively on many levels, including grade school math, high school English, and college economics. For fun I like to cook and play Ultimate Frisbee. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to meet some of you soon. :)
“Olyvia was awesome! I felt like she was confident from the beginning and I felt safe leaving my twins with her. She was also super patient when bedtime was a little challenging and handled it like a pro! Would definitely recommend hiring her! :)”
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 was great. Within the first 5 minutes she was actively engaging with my son. She played games with him. He thoroughly enjoyed his time with her. I am excited to have her work with my family again. ”
Hi there! My name is Emily and I am currently a student at Northeastern Illinois University! I am an undergrad student specializing in social work while working as a part-time sitter/house manager. I love children and have always found my way into many children’s hearts. I have previous baby sitting experience as well as years experience working with the Chicago Park District as recreational leader for their play camp program that gave me the opportunity to work alongside 20 amazing children from the ages of 4-5 in the community. Being a camper myself when I was younger I learned the importance of having the people around children teaching them values and Influencing them in the right ways. I am a very creative person in my free time and always like to have a good time! Arts and crafts are a speciality of mine! Plus knowing about the latest toys for the kiddos!
I am a 31 year old working and living in chicago. I enjoy being around children; their creativity and curiosity inspire me! Being the oldest of four siblings I understand the concern parents have for quality child care. I can offer transportation to or from school and activities. I am also happy to help with homework and prepare a meal. I am also cpr certified. I look forward to meeting you and your children!
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
"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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