"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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Cecelia
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Waterman, IL
Hello! My name is Cecelia! I am 22 years old and am in my Senior Year of Nursing school at Aurora University. I am looking for part time jobs mostly on weekends and absolutely love kids I would be so grateful for the opportunity to help families out! I would also love to offer tutoring services for elementary education in reading, writing, math, science and social studies! I have 4 + years of medical experience through Nursing school and prior work experience. I also have my BLS and CPR certification.
“Very professional and very helpful!”
Vera
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Waterman, IL
Hello, I’m Vera a very caring grandmother who continues to care for children and 4 legged pets. I am now a family friend after caring (nannied) a 15 yr old girl & a 9 yr old boy, cared for boy since he was 3 months old & is presently in 4th grade. He considers me his grandmother. He spends overnighters on weekends because he misses me. I also work on a doggie sitting service when friends and neighbors need a pet sitter. I continue to being active and assist with children and dogs in a very positive environment. March, 2025 began to Nanny to a 2 year old boy. I am located in Carol Stream, Illinois. Received Flu & Covid Shots in Nov, 2024. I am a very active nurturing Mom, (grandmother), YaYa. Presently filling in where needed with the 15 yr old & 9 yr old, mostly picking up from school and when mother has business travels.
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Kari
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 55 repeat families
87 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 119 families in Waterman, IL
I've been babysitting my whole life and really enjoy spending time with children. They are genuine, inventive and energetic and a welcome change from the adults I spend most of my time with! I'd love to meet to see if I would be a good fit for you. I began babysitting when I was 12 and haven't stopped since. My youngest sister was born when I was 14 so I have day-to-day experience caring for a young child in my own family. I babysat my way through college, for individual families and for a few churches in a daycare setting. During the summer I worked day camp for school age children and also did respite work with handicapped children. After college I worked full time in the infant and toddler rooms of an Athletic center in Denver for a year - also privately babysitting for several of those families.
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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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