"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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Elise $18 per hour for 1 child
Hi - My name is Elise and I'm currently a sophomore at Dayton. I am offering child services. I love being a babysitter and have been babysitting since I was 16 years old.
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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 Zion, 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.
Jo $18 per hour for 1 child
I was a Professional Nanny, I was Manager of two Daycare Centers in athletic facilities, I currently work as a Special Ed Paraprofessional in school systems. I’ve applied for my Substitute Teacher license. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Theater and an Associates in Early Childhood Education. I have much babysitting experience.
Bri $30 per hour for 1 child
Hey there, my name is Bri! I am a fun loving and very caring individual who absolutely loves kids! Getting to know the kids on an individual level and forming bonds is my favorite part of the job. I have 24 years of experience, taking care of children from infants to preteens also ranging from taking care of one up to five children at a time. I also have some experience with special needs children. I studied premed in college, I went through EMT training and I am CPR certified twice over. Whether it's playing or helping with homework or getting kids ready for school or activities I have done it all and I am good at my job! I have a reliable vehicle and if the kiddos need rides to school, activities or playground visits I have plenty of room and I am a very safe driver. And when it comes to extra duties, like picking up after the kids, doing a few dishes or other small household chores, I am there to help! If you need a résumé or any references, please let me know. Thank you for reading my profile and I hope to hear from you soon!
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Sarah
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 50 repeat families
86 reviews$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 106 families in Zion, IL
Hello! My name is Sarah. I graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education with Type 04 certification. I student taught preschool and first grade. During my time at Columbia College I observed classrooms including infants, toddlers, 2 year olds, preschool, kindergarden, first grade, second grade and third grade. I was a Lead Teacher in a 2 year old classroom while working in a daycare after college. I have 15 years of experience with babysitting. My experience in those 15 years primarily include infants-5 years old. I have flexibility with my evening hours. I have a precise work ethic and I love making sure your children are always in a safe environment with me! Bachelors with a Teaching Cerificate in Early Childhood Education 15+ years of babysitting Strong work ethic, caring personality, able to work with multiple personalities References available
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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 :)"
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