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228 available last-minute babysitters in Lincolnwood, IL

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Donna
Booked by 15 repeat families
47 reviews
Skokie
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 38 families in Lincolnwood, IL

Hi parents! My name is Donna. I have a lot of experience, taking care of newborns to school age children. I love to do hands-on activities with them. Imaginary play, and arts and crafts. I’m a honest, loving, caring, nurturing, energetic, flexible and a fun person. I truly love being a nanny. I have Early Child Development that I took. I am CPR certified. I can help out with light house duties. I have a lot of experience with meal prep and bed time routines. I always clean up before I go home. I have taken care of multiple children in the past and I still watch them from time to time. I have steller reviews. I can't wait to hear from all the parents. 😊 Thank you for your time!

Donna was a nanny for my two grandchildren for two years. One was a newborn and the other was a toddler. My daughter does not do social media so she asked I write this for her. Donna is a very attentive, hands on, loving and caring nanny. She is wonderful at helping children reach milestones and is a pro at recommending what toys develop motor hand -eye coordination, She loved taking the children to the park and going on walks with the stroller and playtime always included a motor or cognitive development lesson. As well as reading to them. My grandkids loved her. She is also an amazing cook and baker and made nutritious and delicious meals for the kids. I think she would be a wonderful asset to any parent in helping their child develop and the parent can work and have peace of mind that their child is in good hands,

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Ryan
Booked by 73 repeat families
91 reviews
Chicago
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 137 families in Lincolnwood, IL

Hello my name's Ryan. I have taken Early Childhood Development Courses & am a healing arts coach. I love children/pets & I am the oldest of my siblings. I have experience with multiple infants as well as children/preteens. I am in leadership over Sunday School & Bible Study for children 12 years old & younger. I volunteer for a youth after school program. I enjoy dancing, baking, arts & crafts. I have worked in the past as classroom facilitator for kindergarteners & first graders. I have worked in bakeries and restaurants. I am creative patient & passionate individual eager to meet your children being apart of them blossoming. Thank you for your time.

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Natalya
Booked by 10 repeat families
18 reviews
Chicago
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Lincolnwood, IL

Hi! My name is Natalya and I am a Research assistant and student at UIC by day. I work as a Nursing tech at Northwestern overnights twice a week. I am primarily available for occasional babysitting on weekend days and week nights! I’ve worked with high school students previously for two years in Chicago and for a year in Madrid, Spain. I am the second oldest of five girls so I have been taking care of younger siblings my whole life. I began babysitting about 12 years ago. I also worked as a nanny for one family for four years in college. I am hoping to eventually become a pediatrician! In my free time I love to read, run, and drink good coffee or tea.

Was very friendly and helped out to put the baby to bed as we were leaving!

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Caroline
Booked by 23 repeat families
32 reviews
Chicago
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 47 families in Lincolnwood, IL

Hello! My name is Caroline and I'm a nonprofit professional for a healthcare association and graduate of DePaul University. I have over 14 years of childcare experience, working with children as young as 2 months, and as old as 12 years. I've worked as an after-school nanny, date night sitter, full-time nanny, overnight sitter, and as an Au Pair(nanny abroad). As an Au Pair, I lived with a family of three in Madrid. In addition to caring for their child, I provided English language instruction. I love to be engaging with crafts, reading, and playing outside. In addition to looking after your children, I'm happy to do light house work (laundry, dishes, vacuuming, etc.) and healthy meal prep. As an animal lover, pets are not a problem for me. I am also fluent in Polish and have an advanced proficiency of Spanish. A few of my interests include yoga, going to concerts, and exploring the city. If you're looking for a friendly, respectful, crafty and experienced babysitter, then I'd be a great match for your family. I am fully vaccinated. Please notify me of cancellations within 24 hours, thanks!

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Agatha
Booked by 47 repeat families
53 reviews
Chicago
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 75 families in Lincolnwood, IL

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.

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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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