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Mollie
Booked by 1 repeat family
4 reviews
$18 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Elmwood Park, IL

Hi! I am a college student off for summer break and am looking to help out families in the area! I have a ton of experience in childcare from 2 months old to 12 years old. I have worked summer camps and babysat for various families for around 5 years, was an afterschool nanny for a kindergartener one year, worked in a daycare, and last summer nannied full time for a 3 month old. I have CPR/first aid certification and am open to anything! I love playing games and being outside with kids and doing whatever they are interested in. My family also has 2 dogs so I am super comfortable with pets.

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Clarissa
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Elmwood Park, 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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Escarleth
Booked by 4 repeat families
6 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Elmwood Park, IL

Hello! My name is Escarleth (can be pronounced like Scarlett), I’m Currently living in Evanston! (I am mobile) Im currently vaccinated and boosted. I’m currently seeking part time opportunities and occasional babysitting opportunities.I love to spend time with kids doing fun activities, inside and out. I love dogs and I love cats! I do have experience with Autistic children, infants and toddlers. Ive also tutored before ages 8-13 as an after school teacher in Evanston. (*My rates range depending on type of job as well as ages, and other needs) Hope to hear from you!

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Maggie
Booked by 3 repeat families
5 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Elmwood Park, IL

Hi all! My name is Maggie, I was born and raised in Louisville. I just moved to Chicago from London, England where I studied to get my Master’s degree in Education Policy. Prior, I received my BA from Tulane University in New Orleans. I have worked for 3 years full time in Special Education at various age levels! I love the wonder that kids bring to the world and love creating exciting experiences for them! I love being able to be creative as a babysitter and come up with fun activities to do. I am happy to play, bake, do arts & crafts, etc. I do have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and available references. I am infant and child CPR/first aid certified as well as COVID vaccinated. I am completely comfortable with pets! I have vast experiences with children ages newborn-13yrs. I was first certified as a babysitter at 12 and have been working with kids ever since! I was a babysitter/nanny all throughout middle and high school, coached kids sports as a teenager, and spent the past year working in an elementary school environment! I spent 2 years working at a nonprofit that focused on arts education for ages 4-13 in New Orleans during college before spending 2 years in K-12 Special Education. I now work full time at a community college running their Special Education Transition program. My availability predominantly consists of evenings and the weekends, with specific dates typically reflected in my calendar. Please always feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Nya
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Elmwood Park, IL

Hi! I'm Nya, I’m a sophomore in college. My passion for nurturing young minds led me to offer professional babysitting services. With regard to age groups, I have extensive experience with various developmental stages, ranging from early childhood to pre-adolescence. Whether it's fostering creativity with toddlers, or navigating the energetic world of elementary schoolers, I adapt my approach to suit each child's unique needs. When it comes to activities, I love sparking imagination through storytelling, crafting, and outdoor and indoor adventures. Additionally, my background in tutoring equips me to provide homework assistance and academic support.

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"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."

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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!"

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

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