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Caroline
Booked by 23 repeat families
32 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 47 families in Park Ridge, 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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Ryan
Booked by 74 repeat families
92 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 138 families in Park Ridge, 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.

Arrived on time and very personable!

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Tatiana
Booked by 5 repeat families
9 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Park Ridge, IL

Hi! My name is Tatiana I am a lead teacher at a Reggio Emilia daycare and I’d love to sit for your family. I’ve worked with kids for over 4 years, and I’ve been babysitting for over 7 years. I also hold my CDA (Child Development Associate), covering ages newborn through older toddlers. I’m reliable, patient, and great at keeping kids engaged while following your routines.

Tatiana is very attentive, caring, and genuinely loves kids! Tatiana was very flexible to meet my needs and took excellent care of my infant. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son in her care after our initial meeting. I will absolutely hire Tatiana again very soon!

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Janet
Booked by 40 repeat families
59 reviews
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 72 families in Park Ridge, IL

My name is Janet. I am 34 years old, bilingual (Spanish speaking) and have a bachelors degree in Social Work. I have experience working with children of all ages. I consider myself a very responsible, fun and caring person.I have a car and am flexible with end time if needed. My schedule is very flexible if you are looking at a specific date please message me. Thank you

Janet was great—very thoughtful and reliable. I really appreciated the updates. I’d happily book again.

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Diaw
Booked by 4 repeat families
6 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Park Ridge, IL

Trusted, Caring & Dependable Childcare for Children of All Ages. Finding someone you can truly trust with your children is important. I provide attentive, nurturing care for children of all ages, with a strong focus on their safety, comfort, and individual needs. I currently babysit occasionally and have years of hands-on experience caring for children. As a mother of two adult daughters, I understand the importance of patience, consistency, and creating a positive environment where children feel comfortable and cared for. I’m respectful of each family’s routines and parenting preferences. I also have excellent references, reliable transportation, and flexible availability with advance notice. My goal is simple: to give parents peace of mind while their children are in my care. I’d be happy to connect and learn more about your childcare needs.

Diaw is great, very helpful taking care of infants and toddlers!

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