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Kiana
Booked by 23 repeat families
20 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 102 families in River Forest, IL

Hello, My name is Kiana and I am a fun loving, hardworking, energetic, and responsible professor/writer from Alabama. I graduated with my MFA in Screenwriting from AFI in 2021. I will be on sabbatical from my role as a professor at Cornell University and transitioning to the Chicago area. Looking for short term roles. I was a nanny and household manager all through college and grad school from 2012 to 2021. I genuinely love children and typically choose to pick up nanny gigs in the summer when I am on break from teaching. I am super organized and very responsible. I absolutely love children. I have extensive experience with children who are special needs or preemies. Open to range of roles. I have over a decade of professional experience. I have been CPR certified over 8 times. I have references from my summer nanny gig last year in LA. I am reliable and I am looking for a family who is as well. Feel free to reach out. I'd love to connect.

Excellent communicator and professional.

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Nicole
Booked by 19 repeat families
16 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 27 families in River Forest, IL

Hi! My name is Nicole. I am originally from Orange County, Calfornia. I received my BA in Psychology from Princeton University in 2012, completed a post-baccalaureate program at Harvard in 2015, and earned my MD from the University of Southern California (fight on!) in 2021. I moved to Chicago in June of 2021 for general surgery residency at Northwestern and am currently completing two years of academic development time, which encompasses conducting research and pursuing my Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research. I am the middle child between two brothers and started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have cared for children of all ages (from infants to teenagers) and feel very comfortable watching multiple children at a time. I was a volunteer in the pediatrics unit at Massachusetts General Hospital for three years and have done extensive coursework in child development, which included frequent visits to a preschool in New Jersey as well as the Eden Institute for children with Autism. Additionally, I have completed several pediatric surgery rotations in residency and am well-versed in pediatric medical care. I have a great deal of experience in childcare from many years of babysitting, volunteering, and schooling and love children very much. Some of my favorite activities to do with the children I care for include reading, puzzles, arts and crafts, dress up, playing classical music, dancing, going to the park, practicing numbers/colors/letters, baking, and coloring. I also love to cook and have no issue preparing snacks, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I look forward to working with you and your family!

Communicative, lovely, and flexible. Sounds like our son had a great day with her!

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Estefania
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in River Forest, IL

I’m a responsible, caring, and creative nanny with experience caring for children of all ages. I’m currently working part-time with a family caring for two young girls, and I’m looking to complement my schedule with additional hours. I love planning educational activities, crafts, and games that support children’s development. I also help with light household tasks and keep things organized. I speak Spanish and English, and I’m committed to creating a safe, respectful, and loving environment for every child in my care.

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Sandy 6 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child

Greetings! I am an active mother of 4 grown children and aunt to 29 nieces and nephews. Being a mom has come natural as I grew up in a family with nine siblings and have taken care of children from an early age. I have plenty of experience with children of all ages! My third son has autism and additionally my nephew has down syndrome so I have very personal, hands-on experience with developmental disabilities. I enjoy crafts, bike riding, baking and tennis. I am hard working, reliable and attentive and look forward to meeting your family!

Not only have I watched Sandy firsthand show kindness and compassion while taking care of others, she is resourceful and creative in coming up with activities and events to engage children with special needs. Sandy has been connected to the special needs community for many years now and is always learning and applying her years of experience and knowledge in ways to help others. I can highly recommend Sandy as a special needs care giver. Your loved one would be in very good hands.

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Irina
Booked by 23 repeat families
38 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 54 families in River Forest, IL

Hi, My name is Irina. I an a 2nd year nursing student. I bring toys, coloring books and balloons so that children don't get bored and have something new to wonder about and play with. It also helps with separation anxiety. I take my time to talk to them and explain questions they might have, or matters regarding discipline. I am familiar with being cautious when it comes to allergies. I have my driver's license and I am CPR certified. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs. Thank you so much and I am looking forward to working for your family.

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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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What does a nanny do?

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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Are nannies on UrbanSitter background checked?

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What's the difference between UrbanSitter and a River Forest nanny agency?

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What types of nannies can I find in River Forest?

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