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Linh
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oak Park, IL

Hi, my name is Linh! I’m a dedicated and caring dog sitter with a passion for spending time with furry friends. I love going on long walks, playing, and making sure every dog feels happy and loved while in my care. Whether it's providing companionship, exercise, or just a lot of belly rubs, I’m committed to making every pup's day a great one.

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Kathryn
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Oak Park, IL

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

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Shannon
Booked by 2 repeat families
9 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Oak Park, IL

Hello, I am a young professional who works at the Army Enterprise and Marketing Office in Downtown Chicago. I have 8 years of babysitting experience and previously worked with a couple of families in Washington DC while I completed my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. I have experience with kids ranging from toddlers to 9 years old. I have taught swim lessons at a waterfront, I mainly taught children ages 5-8. I have previously been a camp counselor for children aged 9-11 and then aged 4-6. I really enjoy working with kids and I'm a child at heart and love playing with them. I grew up in Vermont, and I love being outdoors.

Shannon was great! Our baby was sleeping the whole time, but she was on time and friendly, we had no problems.

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Jessica
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 families in Oak Park, IL

Hello! I have 7+ years experience with newborns-12 years old. I have experience with multiples with up to 4 at a time. I have a car. I've been always the go to babysitter in my neighborhood since I was about 14, so I've been babysitting majority of my life and LOVE doing it. I used to even volunteer at a park district for two summers as counselor because I just loved it that much. Kids/ babies are my PASSION. I take care of the kids I watch as if they where my own. I love to do fun educational games with them, go out to parks, and go for long walks. I'm a very fun, patient, easygoing, energetic, sweet and understanding person. I always go above and beyond and go out of my way to help make your life easier. I'm very reliable and always on time. If you pick me, I promise you won't be disappointed! I can start ASAP! Please feel free to message me back with any additional questions you may have!

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Marifer
Booked by 5 repeat families
5 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Oak Park, IL

Caring and reliable childcare provider with over 2 years of experience supporting children across different ages and personalities. I create a warm, structured environment where kids feel safe, engaged, and excited to learn. With a background in teaching and activity planning, I love organizing creative play, outdoor time, and educational moments that support each child’s development. I’m patient, proactive, and attentive to routines, safety, and emotional well-being—making sure both children and parents feel confident and at ease.

Marifer was amazing! We hired her to keep an eye on our 3-year-old so that we could focus on packing our stuff for our upcoming move, and she did far far more than just keep an eye on her! It was a very hot day, so Ava constantly wanted to go to the playground, and then back home once she felt hot. Marifer humored her every single time, and they ended up going to the playground and back 5 times in the same day!! Ava had an amazing day, and now all she’s doing is asking when Marifer is coming back. 😊

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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Nannies provide ongoing, in-home child care on a set schedule. A nanny may prepare meals, assist with school pickup, help with homework, manage activities, and handle light housekeeping related to child care. Many nannies specialize in specific age groups or needs such as infant care or bilingual support. Learn more about what a nanny does.

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