"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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Kelsey
Booked by 1 repeat family
$26 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Des Plaines, IL
Elementary school paraprofessional since Jan 2023, supporting children 1:1 and in classrooms, including autism, building trust through care teaching..
Jodi $28 per hour for 1 child
Hi families! I’m an Evanston-based childcare provider with 15 years of experience, including preschool substitute teaching, and a BA in English from UW-Madison. I specialize in ages 2–12, bringing a calm, reliable, and steady presence to your child's routine. What I Offer: 🏫 Preschool Support: Manage early childhood classrooms, implement engaging activities, and support development.🦄 Reliable Care: Child-centered engagement, consistency, and steady, predictable routines. 🛡️ CPR/First Aid Certified: Certification up to date for safety and peace of mind. 📚 Academic Support: Homework help, reading, and writing guidance. 🍎 Care Basics: Healthy snacks, smooth transitions, and child-space tidying. 🎵 Music & Arts: Singer/pianist happy to support piano practice or musical enrichment. 🚗 Transportation: Reliable driver with a clean record for local school and activity pickups and dropoffs. Schedule & Logistics: • Days: Monday–Thursday (School-year or year-round) • Hours: Mornings (8:30am–12:00pm) OR afternoons (2:00pm–5:30pm)• Guaranteed Hours: 14 hours/week • Focus: Child-focused care and light child-related tidying (excludes full meal prep, heavy cleaning, or pet care). If this sounds like a great match for your family, please send me a message! Excellent references are available. 😊
Julia $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Des Plaines, IL
My name is Julia! I am 20 years old and I am a college student. I love taking care of and having fun with children. I am reliable and trustworthy. I have 6 years of experience babysitting a wide range of ages from infants to middle school aged children. I have also tutored elementary and middle school children, so I'm more than willing to help with any work they might have. I played varsity basketball all throughout my time in highschool, I love to play any sports with kids, and would love to teach basketball (if interested) for a fun time outside!:) Look forward to hearing from you!
Carrie $23 per hour for 1 child
Hi ,my name is Carrie. I have been working in early childcare for over 30 years, mostly infants and toddlers. I have my Associates Degree in General Studies and I'am director qualified. I have worked at 3 different daycares for the past 30 years. I'm actually in the process of owning and directing a new center in Lombard ,which should be open Mid summer.I'm just looking for something part-time or occasional until its ready to open.
Alaina $15 per hour for 1 child
i have my CNA certification and have my cpr certification. i was a lifeguard for a year at the buffalo grove park district. i love kids and animals.
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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