"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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28 available last-minute babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL
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Melany
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 repeat families
16 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Oak Lawn, IL
Hi, thank you for considering me to care for your child. I’m Melany and I’ve been a CPS teacher for three years and a nanny for over eight years. I have experience working with children from all ages from babies to toddlers to grade school children to preteens. I love teaching and caring for children. I am a bilingual teacher. Spanish is my first language. I hold a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and endorsement in Bilingual Education. During my free time I enjoy reading, biking, nature walks, concerts and cooking. Feel free to message me to learn more.
Joanna
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 repeat families
8 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Oak Lawn, IL
Hello! My name is Joanna ! I am 28 years old with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old for teachers from my elementary school to my high school teachers. I have always been interested in children which is why I persuaded my degree and currently a second grade teacher within CPS! I love spending time with children and seeing them smile! Making them smile and me being the reason makes me happy.
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Andrea
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 44 repeat families
51 reviews$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 86 families in Oak Lawn, IL
My name is Andrea. My history includes babysitting on occasions for families in the Chicago area during undergrad. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I am CPR certified, BS from DePaul University and MA from Roosevelt University.
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Christian $22 per hour for 1 child
I have over 15 years of childcare experience. Starting from babysitting to being a live in nanny. I have worked for daycares, youth organizations, and schools. I am a mentor, tutor, teacher and art therapist. I have been a program director and youth program specialist. I have experience being a caregiver as well. I have assisted seniors with house hold services and pet care. My caring and kind personality is why I do what I do. I’m creative, patient, witty and charismatic. I like to see people be their best selves
Madeline
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oak Lawn, IL
Growing up my grandma owned a daycare and I would help her take care of kids and plan arts and crafts time for them. I also have recent experience over the past 2 summers of working at a stay away camp looking over multiple different age groups of kids over the age of 6 full time. After my first summer I was promoted to leader of my cabin group and have learned to keep things together, better my communication, and still keep kids happy! Pets wise, I have 3 cats and a dog so I know how to manage!
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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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