Find nannies in River Grove, IL

Hi there! I am Blanca and I have had a passion for school and education ever since I was in kindergarten! I recently reconnected with some family after 17 years and turns out I have nieces and nephews, so I decided to take a break from teaching to travel often and spend time with them. While I am enjoying living life as a lady of leisure when back in town, I do miss working with younger children, so I am looking for occasional/one-time babysitting jobs where I can help out parents and have fun-filled days with children. I am a graduate of Dominican University, where I studied elementary, ESL, bilingual education, and translation & interpretation. I have experience working as a high school and elementary teacher, K-12 substitute teacher, teacher’s assistant, daycare center lead teacher, and camp teacher; as well as babysitting from months-old babies to teenagers. I am very patient, caring and attentive. I began my paid experience babysitting for my former teachers and employers, who then referred me to their friends and they to theirs, and so on, so I’ve become an occasional sitter for several families while I’m not teaching, but this year I am looking for occasional jobs to make better use of my time until the next school year starts. I love anything puzzle-related; I’m a pro at hide-and-seek, and can do arts and crafts out of anything! My music taste range is insane! I also haven’t owned a tv in over 8 years, so I never resort to screen time… unless your child turns it on and I can’t figure out how to turn it off for a few minutes. In my spare time, I enjoy nature, music, brain teasers, origami, and cleaning, to name a few things. Fun fact: I can drive and ride a motorcycle, but I have yet to learn to ride a regular bike!

I started nannying because of my love for helping children grow and form gentle understandings that they can take with them throughout life. I first began assisting some neighborhood moms back in junior high which soon led to me being their go-to sitter. That’s when I obtained the certificates essential to legitimize the job. Ever since then, I’ve had only positive experiences and have grown a strong love for being around kids. In my time watching children, I love to keep them stimulated both physically and mentally so I like to incorporate yoga as well as other art forms into our time together (:

I'm a full-time HR Professional looking to help with some child care needs in my free time outside of work. Babysitting is something I love to do because I enjoy working with kids, love creating activities, and working in fun, creative environment. I have over 8 years of babysitting/childcare experience, 2 years being a full-time nanny to a 5 year old and 10 year old before pursuing my professional career full-time.

Short break from teaching! I am fully open all week. I’m flexible every other weekend. HI! I’m AJ and my pronouns are they/them. I am a 31-old open minded and patient person with over 15 years of experience. I hold a Bachelors degree in Environmental Sciences, a Masters in Education, and I teach High School science full time. I specialize in racial minority groups, LGBTQIA+ families, foster/adoptive families, newborns, and multiples but I have experience in just about all things childcare including overnights. My mom has owned a daycare and been a foster care parent for my entire life. I have years of experience with children of all ages and from all backgrounds. As my mother's direct assistant I am licensed with DCFS and certified in early childhood courses through Gateways. My wife and I have a wide variety of animals at home and am able to provide care for any pets present in the homes I work in. I enjoy going outside and walking, making sure to keep the children engaged. I also have experience as a summer camp counselor and a special education paraprofessional. My wife and I are foster parents and we love welcoming new kiddos into our family. Lastly, I am CPR/First Aid certified, up to date on all vaccines including COVID and I have received the booster as well. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!

Hi, my name is Samia and I'm currently a student studying to become a nurse, with the goal of specializing in pediatric care. I am offering child care services. I have experience caring for children from ages 1 to 8 years old, including helping with feeding, dressing, playtime, reading, school drop-offs/pickups, and bedtime routines. I truly enjoy spending time with children, and I take pride in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for them. My goal is always to support both the child's emotional and physical development while keeping things fun and age-appropriate. I am CPR certified and well-versed in safety procedures for children. In addition to caregiving, I'm comfortable with pets-I have a dog myself-and understand how important they are to a family. I also have practical skills in cooking, cleaning, and I'm happy to drive to appointments or run errands as needed. Thank you for considering me. I look forward to the opportunity to care for your little ones!