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Leah
Booked by 1 repeat family
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in River Forest, IL

Hi, my name is Leah, I am a 22 year old college graduate. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember and I have built on that with real classroom and community experience. I started college career as an Early Childhood Education major at Northern Arizona University, and completed a year and a half of course work. Although I did end up changing my degree focus to political science, the educational foundation has stuck with me. I also worked as an Assistant Teacher at The Goddard School, where I worked with infants to 7 year old children. I supported lesson plans, daily activities, and kept a while prioritizing child safety and development while communicating regularly with parents and administrators. More recently, I worked with Nike Summer Camps at NAU, where I was running marketing and photography but more importantly I was running and supurvising activities everyday. participating with campers everyday. I also volunteered for several years at Mountain Vista in Denver, a Elderly Care home. where I facilitated group activities and helped coordinate events and staffing, especially around busy holiday periods. I am passionate about getting outside, the arts and human connection! I love children and how much they can teach us adults who think we have it all figured out. Letter of Rec can be sent if needed:)

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Natalie $18 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Natalie and I am currently a sophomore at Miami University double majoring in psychology and piano performance. Not only do I have experience being a full-time nanny over the summer to two wonderful girls, I also have significant experience with babysitting children ages 0-16. These experiences have truly fostered my love for children and I am extremely passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and of course fun environment for kids of all age ranges, genders, backgrounds, etc. I have a very lively, bubbly personality which allows me to connect with kids and keep up with them when it comes down to play time. I also pride myself in my patience and my ability to remain calm in stressful situations, especially when resolving conflict. I am CPR certified and first-aid trained which is a skill I have sharpened through my years of work as a lifeguard. Overall, I really love to be a safe space for kids to be their authentic self and aim to create a supportive and fun environment both for the kids and for the parents as well.

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Angela 3 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in River Forest, IL

Hello! My name is Angela, and I’m a first-year graduate student at the Elliott School of International Affairs, where I’m earning my master’s degree in International Affairs. I am currently looking for a summer full time/ part time babysitter position while I spend my summer in Chicago. I offer reliable childcare, pet care, and household support. I’ve worked with children since I was 13 as a summer camp recreation leader for the Chicago Park District, daycare assistant, ESL teacher, and program facilitator, and currently a DCPS substitute teacher building a strong foundation in creating safe, fun, and nurturing environments for kids of all ages. I describe myself as sweet, kindhearted, and energetic, and I genuinely love helping children stay happy, healthy, and thriving. I’m also bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to support multilingual households and help children practice language skills when needed. In addition, I’m a big dog and cat lover, and I’m always excited to help with pets. I have a valid driver’s license, experience babysitting young children, and I’m comfortable cooking, cleaning, and running errands for families.

We were so fortunate to have Angela support our family for a week during the morning and evening routines while one parent was out of town. She was dependable, proactive, and incredibly caring, helping keep our children happy, engaged, and on their normal routines during a busy time. Any family would be lucky to have her!

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Erin $20 per hour for 1 child

I've been in radio broadcasting since I was 20 years old. Currently I'm the midday host at 94.7FM (10-3pm) and mother of an amazing 12-year-old son. My passion is to find the commonality in all humans. To add some levity and humor to all of the things we deal with in life. My childcare experience started very early in life. I was babysitting my older sisters 4 kids since I was 15 years old. I've been a room parent in my son's classroom from K-6th grade. I've been heavily involved in my son's travel baseball team for the last 5 years. Caring for other kids on the team. Giving them rides to and from events. Having sleep overs. Always the chaperone for the team to water parks, dinners, games and more. I've also been a dog walker. Owned my own service for a few years. I'm comfortable around any animal and enjoy them as much as I do children. I grew up with a friend whose father was a quadriplegic and helped with his care. I was very close to my grandmother and wanted to make her comfortable in her senior years. Washing her hair, helping her get up the stairs and cooking for her. Now that my son is getting older, and my schedule is flexible, I want to help other families. Not having family or resources in Chicago to help raise my son, I know how extremely valuable it would have been to have had help from a sitter that I could trust. I want to be that comfort for others.

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Erin $17 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Erin, and I'm passionate about teaching and helping children! I babysat quite a bit while I was growing up, and I also have experience with pet caretaking. Outside of sitting, I love teaching -- I teach digital photography at a community college and really enjoy seeing my students grow. I'm excited to connect to families and provide caretaking support!

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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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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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