Hi Parents, I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in English Literature. I have credits towards a Master’s in Counseling at Adler University. I have nannied and babysat for over 20 years. I have been a household manager which includes duties such as running errands or scheduling plumbing. I was a live in nanny. I nannied for a newborns until age 5. I have babysat for families with 2 children and even 4 children. I have watched toddlers grow into preschoolers while a sibling is in grade school. I worked with various ages from newborns up to age 16. I really enjoy nannying for kids! I also taught swim lessons to children in groups up to 20 for 7 years which involved children in day camp. I was also a teacher's aide for English for 7th graders. I taught a week of poetry to grade school children, corrected papers, and helped the teacher. I taught art in Montessori schools for groups up to 14 children ranging in ages from 3-8 years old. I also worked for a daycare and watched up to 5 babies at one time while maintaining their feeding and diapering schedules and reading to them. I supervised up to 8 toddlers at a time and made sure they were entertained, fed and diapered at appropriate times. I also watched up to 10 five year olds at a time and we all had a ton of fun while playing and learning together! I have also cared for twins together! I clean bottles, change diapers, bathe and dress children, take children to the park and to activities as well as supervise play dates. I do household management duties such as car rental, oil changes, scheduling a plumber and letting him know the issue. I organize parties. I do grocery shopping and light housekeeping. I cook. I run errands. I communicate well with parents about their children’s daily growth. I have tons of fun nannying and the parents and children are pleased as well! I have a driver's license and a car. I am a great driver who is safe! I am vaccinated and boosted against covid. I also have TDAP and flu vaccines. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love pets! I genuinely enjoy helping children to succeed in life and enjoy playing and learning with them! I would enjoy nannying for you! I look forward to meeting your family and working as a team player with you! Thanks, Kathryn

Hello! My name is Katie, and I’ve been a professional caregiver since 2016. I have extensive experience caring for children from newborns to 13 years old, and I truly love helping kids learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, nurturing environment. I’m comfortable managing groups of all sizes—the largest number of children I’ve supervised alone is six, but I also served as Co-Director of a Child Outreach Program that supported 60–80 kids at a time. These experiences have strengthened my skills in organization, communication, and flexibility while keeping things calm and upbeat. I also have overnight experience through Maryville Crisis Nursery, and am trained in sleep training and crisis response including CPR and First-Aid as well as ServeSafe (food prep). In addition to childcare, I also have experience providing pet care and senior care. Whether it’s feeding, walking, or administering medications for pets, or offering compassionate companionship and daily assistance for seniors, I approach every role with patience, reliability, and respect. Families and clients describe me as dependable, caring, and adaptable. I take pride in creating an environment—whether for children, pets, or older adults—where everyone feels comfortable and cared for. I truly enjoy helping others and would be thrilled to bring that care and energy to your family.

I have over 5 years of experience caring for children (mostly from 0 to 4 years old, including infants from 0 to 11 months), as well as helping older adults and taking care of pets. I truly enjoy creating a warm and safe environment for little ones — I’m calm, kind, and very patient. I’ve also spent several years helping seniors with everyday needs. I used to drive them to doctor’s appointments, help with grocery shopping, run errands, and spend quality time with them. I always try to make sure they feel supported, respected, and not alone. I’m comfortable with both cats and dogs, and I have experience feeding them, walking dogs, and helping keep the home clean and peaceful. I have my own car, a valid driver’s license, and I’m reliable, organized, and caring. My English is basic but clear — families find me easy to work with, and I always give my best.

​✨ About Me ​Hello! My name is Alita, a 30-year-old professional caregiver. I have over 7 years of dedicated childcare and teaching experience. ​💛 Experience & Skills ​Newborn to Preschool: Fully experienced and comfortable caring for children of all ages, starting right from newborns. ​Diverse & Specialized Care: Spent 1.5+ years providing private care and behavior support for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. ​Educational Play: Background as a preschool, art, and English teacher—I love designing engaging, play-based activities for early development. ​Pet-Friendly & Loving: Extremely patient and committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment. ​🚗 Safety & Reliability ​Clean driving record ​CPR & First Aid certified ​Gateways to Opportunity Health & Safety certified ​Fully vaccinated (COVID-19 & TDap) ​Excellent references available upon request